Seat Leon 1M. Service Manual

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2.78

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CLIMATE CONTROL

HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

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all n

otte

•

To ensure that the heating and ventila-

tion can work properly, the air inlet in
front of the windscreen should be kept
free from ice, snow and leaves.

•

To prevent the windows from steaming

up the fan should always be left on low
when you are driving slowly.

•

Press button D

D to stop polluted air from

outside getting into the vehicle. D

o n

ott

drriiv

e tto

o ffa

stt iin

n tth

hiis

s p

siittiio

n tto

o s

stto

tth

e w

wiin

s ffrro

m s

stte

miin

g u

p..

The air and pollen* filter removes impuri-
ties from the air (e.g. pollen, dust, etc.).
Only put the rotary switch to

0 when the

air outside is polluted by gases.

•

The pollen and dust filter elements

should  be  changed  in  accordance  with
the  Inspection  and  Maintenance  Plan,  to
avoid  a  reduction  in  heat and  de-icing
capacity.

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m tth

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stt p

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off

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sttiin

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CLIMATE CONTROL

2.79

HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

The air conditioner is a combined cooling
and heating system which provides the
maximum possible comfort all the year
round.

The cooling system only works when the
engine is running, the ambient tempera-
ture is above about +5°C and the ventila-
tor is set to positions II to IIIIIIII.

When the cooling system is switched on it
reduces not only the temperature inside
the vehicle but also the air humidity mak-
ing the vehicle occupants feel more com-
fortable, when there is a high level of
humidity.

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A –

– T

erra

attu

urre

e s

elle

ctto

orr

o tth

e rriig

htt – increases heat output

o tth

e lle

efftt – decreases heat output

If the air conditioning is connected the
cooling capacity is increased if you turn
the regulator to the right.

B –

– B

Bllo

err

Air throughput can be adjusted in four
stages.

In position

0 the blower is switched off,

but air is let in from the outside. If you
want to stop polluted (smelly) air coming
in from outside press switch E

E (air circula-

tion).

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niin

s tth

hiis

s m

y m

e tth

e w

wiin

stte

m u

p y

u s

ulld

d n

ott d

drriiv

e ffo

orr

tto

o llo

g iin

n tth

hiis

s p

siittiio

n..

C –

– A

Aiirr d

diis

sttrriib

uttiio

Aiirr ffllo

w ffo

orr

ffo

ottw

ellll

Vents 5

5 are opened.

All vents 3

3 and 4

4 must be opened to

direct all the air flow to the feet.

Aiirr ffllo

w ffo

orr tth

wiin

crre

n a

arre

Vents 3

3 can be used to direct air to the

side windows.

Vents 1

1 and 2

2 are opened.

Aiirr ffllo

w o

off

tth

e v

ntts

Vents 1

1, 2

2 and 5

5 are closed. The air comes

out of vents 3

3 and 4

In the positions mentioned above there is
always a leak of air to the remaining
vents.

BAL

FAD

TREB

BASS

R.D.S

E-O-N

LOUD

MONO

TAPE

PTY

PROG

CHANGER
CONTROL

PHONES

FM
AM

RDS

TP
AS

TRACK –

TRACK +

MAN

SCAN

RND

AUR

SCAN

RND

TRACK

TO2-002

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2.80

CLIMATE CONTROL

HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

D –

– A

Aiirr c

diittiio

err o

offff

The system can be switched on by press-
ing button D

The system is switched off by pressing the
button again.

E –

– A

Aiirr rre

ciirrc

ulla

attiio

Air recirculation is connected by pressing
button E

E. It is disconnected by pressing

the same button again.

Air recirculation may work with or without
the air conditioning.

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d o

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tth

hiis

s m

e ffo

orr a

a s

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e,, a

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s d

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n ffrro

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stte

m u

p..

Button E

E may not be used if the rotary

regulator C

C is near the position

Aiirr v

ntts

Depending on the position of rotary regu-
lators A

A, B

B, C

C and buttons D

D and E

E, heated

or unheated fresh air or cooled air flows
from all vents.

The vents are controlled by the rotary reg-
ulator C

Vents 3

3 and 4

4 can be opened or closed

separately:

Knurled wheel turned up – vent open.

Knurled wheel turned down – vent closed.

The height of the air flow can be modified
by moving the grille of vents 3

3 and 4

The rear footwell vents are supplied
together with vents 5

LEO-024

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CLIMATE CONTROL

2.81

HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

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sttiin

g w

wiin

crre

n a

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siid

wiin

•

Rotary regulator B

B to level IIIIII..

•

Rotary regulator C

C to ...................

•

Rotary regulator A

A completely to the right

•

Close vents 4

4..

•

Open vents 3

3..

•

Turn control B

B to level IIII or IIIIII.

•

If necessary, turn control A

A upwards

slightly into the heat area.

•

If needed, turn rotary regulator C

C to

between

and

•

You can also use vents 3

3 to direct hot

air onto the side windows.

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attiin

g o

off tth

e iin

ntte

erriio

orr

•

Put rotary regulator B

B to position IIIIII.

•

Put rotary regulator C

C to ..............

•

Turn switch A

A clockwise as far as possi-

ble.

•

Open vents 3

attiin

g iin

ntte

erriio

orr c

mffo

orrtta

blly

When the windows are clear and the
desired temperature has been reached we
recommend the following settings:

•

Rotary regulator B

B to level IIII or IIIIII.

•

Turn switch A

A to the required level of

heat.

•

Put switch C

C to ...........................

•

Adjust vents 3

3 as required.

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n ((ffrre

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aiirr))

With the following settings, unheated
fresh air flows from vents 3

3 and 4

•

Rotary switch B

B to the required level

(level IIIIII for maximum air flow).

•

Regulator A

A as far to the right as possi-

ble.

•

Rotary switch C

C to .......................

•

Open vents 3

3 and 4

If necessary switch C

C can also be set to

other positions.

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2.82

CLIMATE CONTROL

HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

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•

Close all windows and sliding/raising

roof.

•

Switch B

B to speed IIIIIIII.

•

Switch A

A to the left.

•

Rotary regulator C

C to ...................

•

Open vents 3

3 and 4

•

Connect the air conditioning by press-

ing switch D

•

Press switch E

E to connect air recirculation.

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niin

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s a

s tth

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m iin

siid

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e iin

ntte

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rriio

orr.. T

hiis

s m

e s

ulld

d o

nlly

y b

ctte

d ffo

orr a

a s

orrtt ttiim

e,, a

s n

ffrre

h a

aiirr iis

s tta

n ffrro

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utts

siid

e..

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d n

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e iin

n tth

e c

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tth

e a

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ciirrc

ulla

attiio

n m

e iis

s iin

n o

erra

a--

ttiio

n..

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olliin

•

Rotary switch B

B to speed IIII or IIIIII (ideal

cooling levels).

•

Rotary switch A

A as far to the left as pos-

sible. The temperature can then be
changed at will by moving the switch to
the right.

•

Rotary switch C

C to .......................

•

Open vents 3

3 and 4

•

Press button D

•

Adjust vents 3

3 and 4

4 so that the air is

blown backwards over the driver’s head.

In this mode air is taken from outside and
cooled.

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CLIMATE CONTROL

2.83

HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

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otte

•

When the outside temperature is low

the fan will not switch on until the cooling
liquid has reached the right temperature,
unless the fan is manually switched on

•

The air inlet in front of the windscreen

should be kept free from ice, snow and
dead leaves to avoid hindrance to the
heating or air conditioning systems.

•

In automatic gear box versions, the

kick-down mechanism briefly switches off
the air conditioning compressor when
moving down a gear, so the engine can
keep up full capacity.

•

If the cooling liquid gets too hot the

compressor switches off when the engine
is subjected to great effort, to guarantee
perfect engine cooling.

•

At low outside temperatures (less than

+5°C)  the  refrigeration  group  (compres-
sor)  is automatically switched  off,  and
may not even  be  switched  on  manually
(with D

D key).

•

When the compressor is on the inside

temperature and humidity of the car is
reduced. This stops the windows from
steaming up.

•

Best results are obtained from the air

conditioning if the windows and sun roof*
remain closed.

However if the inside of the car is over-
heated, e.g. because it has been in the
sun, the cooling process can be speeded
up by briefly opening the windows.

•

When it is very hot or humid, water may

condense on the evaporator and drip
down to form a puddle under the car. This
is perfectly normal and does not mean
there is a leak.

•

The dust and pollen filter separates

impurities from the air (e.g. dust, pollen
etc.). If the air is polluted by gases the air
recirculation mode should be connected.

•

The dust and pollen filter elements*

should  be  changed  in  accordance  with
the  Maintenance  and  Inspection  Plan,  to
prevent a  loss in  the  air  conditioning
capacity.

•

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hiin

k tth

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wiittc

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u s

wiittc

h iitt o

aiin

n..

•

Allll rre

aiirrs

s o

off S

T a

aiirr c

diittiio

niin

ulle

s rre

uiirre

e s

ciia

alliis

d iin

nffo

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a--

ttiio

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ett iin

n tto

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CLIMATE CONTROL

2.85

HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

Clliim

attrro

niic

arrn

niin

•

orr rro

d s

affe

etty

y iitt iis

s iim

orrtta

ntt

tth

att a

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wiin

s a

arre

e ffrre

e o

off iic

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w a

d m

miis

stt.. O

nlly

y tth

n c

clle

arr v

viis

siio

n b

e g

arra

ntte

d..

u s

ulld

d tth

erre

effo

orre

e ffa

miilliia

arriis

urrs

ellff w

wiitth

h tth

e c

orrrre

ctt o

erra

attiio

off tth

e h

attiin

g a

d v

nttiilla

attiio

n s

s--

tte

m a

s w

ellll a

s rre

viin

g d

p--

s a

d ffrro

stt ffrro

m tth

e w

wiin

s..

•

e h

hiig

stt p

siib

blle

e lle

ell o

off

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g a

d q

uiic

k d

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sttiin

g o

off

tth

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n tth

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giin

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ntts

The vents are adjusted automatically or
manually, depending on the operating
system chosen.

The diagram shows the vents around the
instrument panel.

Normal, hot and cold air comes out of the
vents.

Vents 3

3 and 4

4 may be opened or closed

independently by means of the knurled
wheels on either side.

They can be directed horizontally or verti-
cally.

AUTO

LEO-025

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2.86

CLIMATE CONTROL

HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

The Climatronic* system automatically
provides a uniform temperature inside the
vehicle.

To do so it automatically adjusts the tem-
perature of the air released, the fan revo-
lutions (air flow) and the air distribution.
This automatic adjustment may be modi-
fied manually if necessary.

The illustration shows the controls on the
instrument panel. To the left of the screen
you can see the temperature and the
automatic functions selected, and to the
right the manual ones.

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d a

djju

sttm

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orr

allll s

s o

off tth

e y

arr::

After switching the ignition on.

•

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ctt tth

e tte

erra

attu

urre

e o

off 2

2 °°C

C ((7

1 °°F

F))

•

prre

s tth

e A

O k

With this adjustment you will very quickly
achieve a pleasant environment inside
the car.

This setting should only be adjusted for
your own personal comfort.

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olls

utto

attiic

((n

orrm

all m

e))

The temperature, volume and air distribu-
tion are automatically adjusted to provide
and maintain the required temperature in
a short time. Any variation in outside tem-
perature is quickly compensated.

e--ffrro

sttiin

The windscreen is quickly de-frosted or
freed from moisture.

The temperature is automatically regu-
lated. The maximum air flow comes from
vents 1

1 and 2

olliin

g s

stte

offff

You  can  switch  the  cooling  system  (com-
pressor)  off to  save  fuel.  However  this
may reduce comfort. If the heat inside the
car  becomes too  high,  just switch  the
compressor on again or press AUTO.

AUTO

TO8-027

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CLIMATE CONTROL

2.87

HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

–

– +

+ T

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cttiio

The temperature can be adjusted between
18°C (64°F) and 29°C (84°F). In the
extreme positions of “L

O” and “H

HII” there

is no temperature adjustment. The device
constantly provides maximum heat or
cool.

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erra

attu

urre

e d

diis

plla

y m

y b

d ffrro

m °

°C

C tto

o °

°F

F a

s ffo

ollllo

s::

Press

key and keep it pressed. Then

press key +

+ on the temperature selection.

–

– +

+ F

n rre

ollu

uttiio

This key can be used to increase or lower
the automatic number of revolutions (air
volume) of the fan. When you press it
“

“m

n”

” appears on the right of the dis-

play. The revolution speed is shown in
segments or bars next to the symbol

If you press the key when the fan is at its
lowest level the system switches itself off.

To s

wiittc

h o

n the air conditioning again

you must press the A

O button,

one

of the temperature selection buttons or
the fan button with the positive symbol.

You do not normally need to disconnect
the device from the fan.

–

– A

Aiirr c

ciirrc

ulla

attiio

In this mode no air is drawn from outside,
and the inside air is circulated around the
car. This stops polluted air from coming in
from the outside. Do not have it on this
mode for too long.

IIff tth

e w

wiin

s s

stte

m u

p d

diis

ctt

tth

e a

aiirr c

ciirrc

ulla

attiio

n m

e b

y p

prre

siin

tth

e a

aiirr c

ciirrc

ulla

attiio

n b

utttto

n a

aiin

n o

orr b

elle

cttiin

g a

a p

siittiio

otte

If the air conditioner compressor tem-
porarily switches itself off, e.g. because of
over exertion of the engine, press the air
circulation button again.

Aiirr d

diis

sttrriib

uttiio

n k

The programmed air distribution may be
altered by using buttons

and

These buttons may be used in combina-
tion or alone. When you press one of
these buttons “

“m

n”

” appears on the dis-

play.

–

– A

Aiirr ffo

orr tth

e w

wiin

If you press this button all the air comes
out of vents 1

1, 2

2 and 3

3. Unlike the

mode the air volume does not change.

–

– A

Aiirr ffrro

m tth

e d

arrd

d a

rre

arr c

nttrra

all c

olle

All the air from vents 3

3 and 4

4 comes out of

the dashboard and the rear central con-
sole.

–

– A

Aiirr ffo

orr tth

e ffo

ottw

ellll

All the air flow is directed to vents 5

5 and

the vents under the front seats.

If you want to connect automatic air distri-
bution  again,  you  will have  to  switch  off
the  corresponding  functions one  by one
or press the  A

O button, or

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2.88

CLIMATE CONTROL

HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

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all n

otte

•

When the outside temperature is low the

fan will not switch itself on until the coolant
has reached the right temperature, unless
the fan is manually switched on

•

The air inlet in front of the windscreen

should be kept free of ice, snow and dead
leaves to avoid hindrance to the heating
or cooling systems.

•

In automatic gear box versions, the

kick-down mechanism briefly switches off
the air conditioning compressor when
moving down a gear, so the engine can
keep up full capacity.

•

If the coolant overheats the compressor

switches itself off when the engine is
under a great effort, to guarantee perfect
engine cooling.

•

At low outside temperatures (below

+5 °C) the refrigeration group (compres-
sor) is automatically switched off, and
cannot be switched on manually

•

With the compressor on both the inside

temperature and humidity of the car are
reduced. This stops the windows from
steaming up.

•

Best results are obtained from the

Climatronic with the windows and sun
roof* closed.

However if the inside of the car is over-
heated, e.g. because it has been in the
sun, the cooling process can be speeded
up by briefly opening the windows.

•

When it is very hot or humid outside,

water may condense on the evaporator
and drip down to form a puddle under the
car. This is perfectly normal and does not
mean there is a leak.

•

The dust and pollen filter separates

impurities from the air (e.g. dust, pollen
etc.). If the air is polluted by gases the air
recirculation mode should be connected.

•

The dust and pollen filter elements

should  be  changed  in  accordance  with
the  Maintenance  and  Inspection  Plan,  to
prevent a  loss in  the  air  conditioning
capacity.

•

IIff y

u tth

hiin

k tth

e C

Clliim

attrro

niic

c s

stte

y b

e d

d,, s

wiittc

h iitt o

offff a

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iitt c

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elly

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att a

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n s

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h iitt o

aiin

n..

•

Allll rre

aiirrs

s o

off S

T C

Clliim

attrro

niic

c m

d--

ulle

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uiirre

e s

ciia

alliis

d iin

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DRIVING

HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

Reverse  gear may only be  engaged  when
the  vehicle  is stationary.  When  engine  is
running,  depress clutch  fully and  wait a
few seconds before moving gear lever, to
prevent grating noises.

When reverse gear is engaged with igni-
tion on, the reversing lights come on.

Some model versions may have 6 gears*.
Its layout is indicated on the selector
lever.

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orr s

affe

etty

y rre

s,, d

o n

ott rre

stt y

urr

d o

n tth

e g

arr lle

err w

hiille

e d

drriiv

viin

g..

Drriiv

viin

g p

prro

grra

s s

offttw

arre

The gearbox management is fitted with
several driving programmes. According to
the driving style or to the momentary situ-
ation, an e

y,, low-consumption, or

a more “s

orrtty

y” programme will be

selected.

The programme is selected a

utto

attii--

alllly

y depending on the movement of the

accelerator pedal.

If the accelerator pedal is moved slowly,
or at a normal rate, the gearbox will shift
into a higher gear earlier, and down into a
lower gear later to rre

e ffu

ell c

p--

ttiio

A more “s

orrtty

y” programme is selected

when the accelerator pedal moves ffa

stt.

The pedal does not have to be depressed
to the point of k

kiic

k--d

n (see page

2.93). In this mode, the gearbox will shift
up later to make full use of the engine
power reserves.

all g

arrb

utto

attiic

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TO8-028

B8L-009

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DRIVING

2.91

HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

The downward shift occurs at a higher
rate of revolutions than in the economy
programmes.

The gear box is self adapting, and contin-
uously selects the most suitable gear pro-
gramme. At the same time, the driver can
also  make  the  gear  box switch  to  a  more
“sporty”  programme  by pressing  the
accelerator  quickly.  Depending  on  road
speed, this makes the gearbox shift down
early into a lower gear for quicker acceler-
ation  (for  instance  to  overtake  another
vehicle),  without having  to  press the
accelerator  all the  way down  to  the  kick-
down  position.  After  the  gear  box has
shifted  back up  it returns to  the  original
programme,  depending  on  your  style  of
driving.

The  gear  box adapts the  gear  shifts for
uphill and  downhill gradients.  This pre-
vents the  gearbox from  shifting  up  and
down  unnecessarily on  uphill gradients.
On downhill gradients, the gearbox shifts
down  into  a  lower  gear  when  the  driver
presses the  brake  pedal.  This makes use
of the braking effect of the engine without
having to change down manually.

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Depending  on  road  resistance,  for  exam-
ple  when  trailer  towing  or  on  uphill
stretches,  a  programme  is automatically
selected  which  provides more  power  by
shifting  into  a  lower  gear.  This prevents
frequent gear changes.

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In positions “P

P” and “N

N” with the ignition

switched  on  the  selector  lever  is locked.
To  move  the  selector  lever  out of these
positions the  brake  pedal must be
depressed  and  the  selector  lever  button
pushed  in.  This prevents a  gear  from
being  engaged  inadvertently and  the
vehicle from unintentionally moving off.

A delay circuit prevents the selector lever
from locking when it is moved quickly
past the “N

N” position (for instance from

“R

R” to “D

D”). This enables for example the

vehicle  to  be  “rocked”  out of a  “bogged
down”  position.  The  shift lock only locks
the  selector  lever  if it is left in  the  “N

N”

position for more than about 1 second
without the brake pedal being depressed.

At speeds above 5 km/h the selector lever
lock is automatically switched-off in posi-
tion “N

N”.

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y iin

ntte

errllo

k ffo

orr iig

niittiio

n k

y..

The key can only be withdrawn with the
ignition switched off and the selector
lever in position “P

P” (parking lock).

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niittiio

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y iis

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d iin

n p

siittiio

n P

P..

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2.92

DRIVING

HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

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orr lle

err p

siittiio

In the combi-instrument there is a display
that shows the selector lever position cur-
rently selected.

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o p

sii--

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n “

“R

R”

” o

orr “

“P

P”

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n m

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d –

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off a

ciid

ntt!!

P –

– P

arrk

kiin

g llo

The driving wheels are locked mechani-
cally.

The parking lock may only be engaged
when the vehicle is stationary. Before
moving the lever in or out of the “P

P” posi-

tion  the  lock button  in  the  selector  lever
handle  must be  pressed.  Before  moving
the  selector  lever  out of the  “P

P” position

with the ignition switched on, the brake
pedal must also be depressed.

R –

– R

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The  reverse  gear  should  only be  engaged
when  the  vehicle  is stationary and  with
the  engine  idling.  Before  engaging  the
position “R

R” from the positions “P

P” or “N

N”

the brake pedal must be depressed and
the lock button in the selector lever han-
dle must also be pressed.

The reversing lights come on when the
selector lever is in the “R

R” position with

the ignition switched on.

N –

– N

uttrra

all ((iid

dlliin

g p

siittiio

n))

To move the lever out of neutral when sta-
tionary or  at speeds below  5  km/h  and
with  ignition  switched  on  depress the
brake  pedal and  press the  lock button  in
the selector lever handle.

D –

– N

orrm

all d

drriiv

viin

g p

siittiio

The four forward gears are shifted up and
down automatically depending upon
engine load and road speed.

Under certain driving conditions it is
advantageous to engage one of the fol-
lowing described selector lever positions.

3 –

– P

siittiio

n ffo

orr “

“h

hiilllly

y”

” rre

giio

The 1

stt, 2

d and 3

3rrd

d gears are shifted up

and  down  automatically depending  upon
engine  load,  road  speed  and  selected
programme  (E

E or S

S). The 4

4tth

h gear is not

engaged. This increases the engine brak-
ing effect when the accelerator pedal is
released.

This selector position is recommended in
situations where the gearbox alternates
frequently between 3

3rrd

d and 4

4tth

h gears in

the “D

D” position.

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P R

D 3 2 1

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DRIVING

2.93

HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

2 –

– P

siittiio

n ffo

orr s

stte

p h

hiilllls

This selector lever position is suitable for
long climbs and descents.

The 1

stt and 2

d gears are shifted up and

down automatically depending upon
engine load and speed. The 3

3rrd

d and 4

4tth

gears are not engaged.

1 –

– P

siittiio

n ffo

orr v

erry

y s

stte

p h

hiilllls

orr m

vrre

This selector lever position is recom-
mended for very steep descents.

To engage this gear, the lock button in the
selector lever handle must be pressed in.
The vehicle only moves in 1

stt gear. The

d, 3

3rrd

d and 4

4tth

h gears are not engaged.

The cruise control* cannot be used in
position “1

1”.

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When changing down manually the selec-
tor lever can be moved into gears 3

3, 2

and 1

1, but the gearbox will not change

down until it is no longer possible to over-
rev the engine.

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n d

viic

The  kick-down  device  gives maximum
acceleration.  When  the  accelerator  pedal
is pressed right down past the full throttle
position,  depending  on  road  speed  and
engine speed, the box changes down into
a lower gear. The shift into the next higher
gear then takes place as soon as the max-
imum specified engine speed is reached.

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piin

n iiff tth

e k

kiic

k--

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viic

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plliie

d o

n rro

wiitth

h b

blla

k iic

e..

Riis

k o

off s

kiid

diin

g!!

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s o

n d

drriiv

viin

Stta

arrttiin

The engine can only be started when
selector lever is at “N

N” or “P

P”. See also

“Starting engine”.

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a d

drriiv

viin

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stta

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giin

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niin

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a g

arr..

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hiic

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stta

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ott

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s tth

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erra

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orr w

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g a

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d a

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ntto

“

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N”

” w

n d

drriiv

viin

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”..

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Seat Leon 1M. Service Manual - part 8