Seat Leon >> Engine coolant temperature display
This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature.
Fig. 34 Details of the instrument panel: Engine coolant temperature gauge
Needle in cold zone A
Avoid high engine speeds and heavy engine loads fig. 34.
Needle in normal zone B
In normal driving conditions, the needle should be in the middle section of
the scale. The temperature may also rise when the engine is working hard,
especially at high outside temperatures. This is no cause for concern as long
as the warning lamp does not light up and no warning* text appears in the
combi-instrument display.
Needle in warning zone C
The warning lamp* fig. 46 2 will light up if the needle is in the
warning zone. The following warning appears in the instrument panel display4).
Stop the car and switch off the engine. Check the coolant level.
Even if the coolant level is correct do not continue driving. You should obtain technical assistance.
WARNING
When working in the engine compartment, always bear in mind the safety warnings.
Caution
Accessories in front of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect of the coolant.
At
high outside temperatures and high engine loads, there is a risk of the
engine overheating.
Fuel gauge and reserve
indicator
Fig. 33 Details of the
instrument panel: Fuel
gauge
Details of the instrument panel: Fuel gauge
The fuel tank has a capacity of approx. 55 litres.
When the needle reaches the reserve zone&nbs ...
Rev counter
The rev. counter displays the engine speed in revolutions per
minute.
The start of the red zone on the dial fig. 32 4 indicates the
maximum engine speed which may be used briefly when the eng ...
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Safety equipment
The safety equipment is a part of the occupant protection
system and can reduce the risk of injury during an accident.
Never “gamble” with your safety and the safety of your passengers. In the
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