Leon owner’s manual inglés 1P0012003ee (07. 11) (GT9) leon

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If and when
Towing eyes
Fig. 182  The front right
section of the vehicle:
Fitting the front towing
eye
Fig. 183  Fitting the tow-
ing eye to the rear of the
vehicle
Fitting the towing eye
– Take the towing ring from the on-board tool set.
– Remove the front cover by pressing down on its left-hand side.
– Remove the rear cover by pressing down on the right hand side,
for FR and Cupra models. For all other versions, remove the rear
cover by pressing on the lower part.
– Screw the towing eye as shown by the arrow anti-clockwise to
the limit position in the front 
⇒ fig. 182
 or rear 
⇒ fig. 183
 threa-
ded hole.
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Description of specifications
Technical Specifications
Description of specifications
Important information
Important
The information in the vehicle documentation always has
precedence.
All technical specifications provided in this manual are valid for the stand-
ard model in Spain. The vehicle data card included in the Maintenance Pro-
gramme or the vehicle registration documents shows which engine is instal-
led in the vehicle.
The figures may be different depending on if additional equipment is fitted,
for different models, for special vehicles and for other countries.
Abbrevia-_tion_Meaning'>Abbreviations used in the Technical Specifications section
Abbrevia-
tion
Meaning
kW
Kilowatt, engine power measurement.
PS
Pferdestärke (horsepower), formerly used to denote engine
power.
rpm
Revolutions per minute - engine speed.
Nm
Newton metres, unit of engine torque.
l/100 km Fuel consumption in litres per 100 km.
g/km
Carbon dioxide emissions in grams per km travelled.
CO
2
Carbon dioxide
Abbrevia-
tion
Meaning
CN
Cetane number, indication of the diesel combustion power.
RON
Research octane number, indication of the knock resistance
of petrol.
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Description of specifications
Vehicle identification data
The most important information is given on the identifica-
tion plate and the vehicle data sticker.
Fig. 184  Vehicle data
sticker (luggage compart-
ment)
Vehicles for certain export countries do not have an identification plate.
Identification plate
The identification plate is located on the left rib inside the engine compart-
ment.
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (chassis number) can be read from out-
side the vehicle through a viewer in the windscreen. This is located on the
left-hand side of the vehicle in the lower area of the windscreen. It is also
located on the right hand side of the engine compartment.
Vehicle data
The data sticker is placed on the inside of the spare wheel well, in the lug-
gage compartment and on the rear cover of the Maintenance Programme.
The following information is provided on the vehicle data sticker: 
⇒ fig. 184
Production control number
Vehicle identification number (chassis number)
Model code number
Model designation / engine power output
Engine and gearbox code letters
Paintwork number / interior trim code
Optional equipment codes
Consumption values
CO
2
 emissions values
At the end of the data sticker, in points 8 and 9, you can see the consump-
tion and emission information.
Consumption and CO
2
 values
Urban consumption (l/100 km)
Urban CO
2
 emissions (g/km)
Extra-urban consumption (l/100 km)
Extra-urban CO
2
 emissions (g/km)
Combined consumption (l/100 km)
Combined CO
2
 emissions (g/km)
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C

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Description of specifications
Information on fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
The consumption and emission details shown on the vehicle
data sticker differ from one vehicle to another.
The vehicle's fuel consumption and CO
2
 emissions can be consulted on the
vehicle data sticker in the spare wheel well, inside the luggage compart-
ment and on the rear cover of the Maintenance Programme.
The fuel consumption and CO
2
 emission values refer to the weight category
assigned to your vehicle according to the engine and gearbox combination,
as well as the specific equipment fitted, and is only used to compare be-
tween the different models.
The fuel consumption and CO
2
 emissions do not depend only on the per-
formance of the vehicle, they can also differ from the established values de-
pending on other factors such as driving style, road conditions, traffic con-
ditions, environmental conditions, load and number of passengers.
Calculation of fuel consumption
The consumption values have been calculated based on measurements per-
formed or supervised by certified CE laboratories according to the latest ver-
sion of directives 715/2007/EC and 80/1268/CEE (for more information
consult the European Union Publications Office at EUR-Lex: © European Un-
ion, http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) and are valid for the kerb
weight indicated for the vehicle.
Note
In practice, and considering all the factors mentioned here, consumption
values can differ from those calculated in the current European regulations.
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Weights
Kerb weight refers to the basic model with a fuel tank filled to 90% capacity
and without optional extras. The figure quoted includes 75 kg to allow for
the weight of the driver.
For special versions and optional equipment fittings or for the addition of
accessories, the weight of the vehicle will increase 
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WARNING
●
Please note that the centre of gravity may shift when transporting
heavy objects; this may affect the vehicle's handling and lead to an acci-
dent. Always adjust your speed and driving style to suit road conditions
and requirements.
●
Never exceed the gross axle weight rating or the gross vehicle weight
rating. If the allowed axle load or the allowed total weight is exceeded,
the driving characteristics of the vehicle may change, leading to acci-
dents, injuries and damage to the vehicle.
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Towing a trailer
Trailer weights
Trailer weight
The trailer weights and drawbar loads approved are selected in intensive tri-
als according to precisely defined criteria. The approved trailer weights are
valid for vehicles in the EU for maximum speeds of 80 km/h (in certain cir-
cumstances up to 100 km/h). The figures may be different in other coun-
tries. All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence over these
data 
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