Driving Tips - Seat Leon Owner's Manual

Driving pro-
Characteristics
file
Offers a balanced driving experi-

ence, suitable for everyday use.
Normal
Provides a complete dynamic
performance in the vehicle, ena-

bling the user a more sporty driv-
Sport
ing style.
It allows you to personalise the
 configuration. The functions that
can be adjusted depend on the
Individual
equipment fitted in the vehicle.
Kick-down*
The kick-down feature allows maximum ac-
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celeration page 210.
If eco mode has been selected in SEAT Drive
Profile*, and the accelerator is pressed be-
yond a hard point, the engine power is auto-
matically controlled to give your vehicle max-
imum acceleration.
WARNING
When operating SEAT Drive Profile, pay at-
tention to all traffic: doing otherwise could
cause an accident.
Note
When the engine is switched off it will
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store the driving profile that was selected
when the ignition was turned off. When re-
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Driving
started, the engine and the gearbox will
start in their Normal mode. To return the en-
gine and gear to your desired mode, rese-
lect the corresponding driving profile.
Your speed and driving style must always
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be adjusted to visibility, weather, and traf-
fic conditions.
The Eco profile is not recommended when
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towing a vehicle.

Driving tips

Running in
Please observe the instructions for running-in
new components.
Running-in the engine
A new engine must be driven through a run-in
period during its first 1500 kilometres (1000
miles). During its first few hours of running, the
internal friction in the engine is greater than
later on when all the moving parts have bed-
ded down.
How the vehicle is driven for the first 1500 km
(1000 miles) influences the future engine per-
formance. Throughout the life of the vehicle, it
should be driven at a moderate speed (espe-
cially when the engine is cold) this will reduce
engine wear and increase its useful life. Never
drive at extremely low engine speeds. Always
engage a lower gear when the engine works
"irregularly". For the first 1000 km or
600 miles, please note:
Do not use full throttle.
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Do not force the engine above two thirds of
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its maximum speed.
Do not tow a trailer.
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Between 1000 and 1500 kilometres (600
to 1000 miles), gradually increase power
until reaching the maximum speed and high
engine speeds.
Running in new tyres and brake pads
Replacement of wheel rims and new tyres
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page 308.
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Information about brakes page
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For the sake of the environment
If the engine is run in gently, the life of the
engine will be increased and the engine oil
consumption reduced.
Economical and environmentally
friendly driving
Fuel consumption, environmental pollution
and wear to the engine, brakes and tyres all
depend largely on driving style. Consumption
can be reduced between 10-15% with an effi-
cient driving type. The following section gives
252.