User Manual - Page 268

For LEON 2019.

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Driving
Driving pro-
file
Characteristics
Convenience
b)
It permits more r
elaxed and
comfortable driving, for e
xample
for long motorway journeys. Its
main characteristic is the soft
suspension setting (DCC).
Cupra
c)
It gives the vehicle a decidedly
sportier nature, and makes f
or
maximum performance.
Individual
It allows you to personalise the
configur
ation. The functions that
can be adjusted depend on the
equipment fitted in the vehicl
e.
a)
Not available for Cupra models (
Eco
mode is sel
ec-
t
ed in the
Individual
pr
ofil
e).
b)
Only f
or models fitted with adaptive suspension
(DCC) and Cupra models.
c)
Only for Cupra models.
Kick-down*
The kick-down feature allows maximum ac-
celeration
››
page 258.
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
store the driving pr
ofile that was selected
when the ignition was turned off. When re-
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
be adjusted to visibility, weather, and traf-
fic conditions.
The Eco profile is not recommended when
towing a vehicle.
Driving tips
Running in
Please observe the instructions for running-in
ne
w components.
Running-in the engine
A ne
w engine must be driv
en thr
ough a run-in
period during its first 1500 kil
ometres (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.
Do not force the engine above two thirds of
its maximum speed.
Do not tow a trailer.
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 347.
Information about brakes
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page 290.
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