2007-2011 Seat Leon 4 Door Driving -> Handbrake User Manual
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Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data
General information about driving in Tiptronic mode
Changing gear with the gear stick
– Put the lever in position D and press towards the right to enter
the Tiptronic gate ⇒ page 164, fig. 125.
– Press the gear lever forwards (+) to select a higher gear.
– Press the gear lever back (-) to select a lower gear.
Changing gear with the steering wheel levers
– Press the right paddle towards the steering wheel to change
up ⇒ page 164, fig. 126.
– Press the left paddle towards the steering wheel to change
down ⇒ page 164, fig. 126.
Using the levers on the steering wheel, you can access manual driving mode
regardless of the driving mode pre-selected.
General information about driving in Tiptronic mode
When accelerating, the automatic gearbox / direct shift gearbox goes into a
higher gear a little before it reaches the maximum permitted revolutions.
If a lower gear is selected, the automatic gearbox / direct shift gearbox does
not change down until the point is reached where the engine could no longer
overrev.
If the “Tiptronic” is selected whilst the vehicle is in motion and the automatic
gearbox / direct shift gearbox is in 3rd gear in selector lever position D, the
“Tiptronic” will then also be in 3rd gear.
Note
• The gearbox controls on the steering wheel can operate with the gear stick
in any position and with the vehicle in motion.
Handbrake
Using the handbrake
The handbrake should be applied firmly to prevent the
vehicle from accidentally rolling away.
Always apply the handbrake when you leave your vehicle and when
you park.
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Fig. 127 Handbrake
between the front seats
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Applying the handbrake
– Pull the handbrake lever up firmly ⇒ page 165, fig. 127.
Releasing the handbrake
– Pull the lever up slightly and press the release knob in the direc-
tion of the arrow ⇒ page 165, fig. 127 and guide the handbrake
lever down fully ⇒ .
Always apply the handbrake firmly. This prevents you driving with the hand-
brake applied ⇒ .
The handbrake warning lamp lights up when the handbrake is applied
and the ignition switched on. The warning turns off when the handbrake is
released.
If you drive faster than 6 km/h with the handbrake on, the following
message* will appear on the instrument panel display: HANDBRAKE ON. Also,
an audible warning is given.
WARNING
• Never use the handbrake to stop the vehicle when it is in motion. The
braking distance is considerably longer, because braking is only applied to
the rear wheels. Risk of accident!
• If it is only partially released, this will cause rear brakes overheating,
which can impair the function of the brake system and could lead to an acci-
dent. This also causes premature wear on the rear brake pads.
Caution
Always apply the handbrake before you leave the vehicle. The first gear
should also be selected.
Parking
The handbrake should always be firmly applied when the
vehicle is parked.
Always note the following points when parking the vehicle:
– Use the foot brake to stop the vehicle.
–Apply the handbrake.
– The first gear should also be selected.
– Switch the engine off and remove the key from the ignition lock.
Turn the steering wheel slightly to engage the steering lock.
– Always take you car keys with you when you leave the vehicle
⇒ .
Additional notes on parking the vehicle on gradients:
Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle rolls against the kerb if it started
to roll.
• If the vehicle is parked facing downhill, turn the front wheels so that they
point towards the kerb.
• If the vehicle is parked facing uphill, turn the front wheels so that they
point away from the kerb.
• Secure the vehicle as normal by applying the handbrake firmly and
engaging first gear.
WARNING
• Take measures to reduce the risk of injury when you leave your vehicle
unattended.
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