Seat LEON 2024 - Launch-Control Program; Inertia Mode

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Driving
WARNING
Please note that if the road surface is slip-
pery or wet, the kickdown feature could
cause the driving wheels to spin, which could
result in skidding.
Launch-control program
The Launch-control programme enables maxi-
mum acceleration from a standstill.
Condition: the engine must have reached oper-
ating temperature and the steering wheel must
not be turned.
The engine speed for Launch-control is dier-
ent for petrol and diesel engines.
To use Launch-control you must disconnect the
traction control (TCS) or activate the ESC Sport
mode, using the Infotainment system menu:
press the function button > Assistants >
Smart Assistants. The lamp will remain on.
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Press the brake pedal with your left foot and
hold it down for at least one second.
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Set the selector lever to position S or Tip-
tronic, or select the Sport driving profile from
the Drive Profile.
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With your right foot, press the accelerator
down to the full throttle or kick-down position.
The engine speed is set at approximately 2000
rpm to 4000 rpm, depending on the engine
version.
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Take your left foot o the brake pedal. The
vehicle starts with maximum acceleration.
WARNING
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Always adapt your driving style to the
trac conditions.
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Only use the Launch control programme
when road and trac conditions permit, and
make sure your manner of driving and accel-
erating the vehicle does not inconvenience
or endanger other road users.
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Make sure that the ESC remains switched
on. Please note that when the TCS and ESC
are deactivated, the wheels may start to
spin, causing the vehicle to lose grip. Acci-
dent hazard!
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After moving o, you should activate the
TCS or deactivate the ESC “sport” mode
again using the Infotainment system: func-
tion button > Assistants > Smart Assis-
tants.
Note
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Dynamic driving or using a launch-control
program may considerably raise the temper-
ature of the catalytic converter or gearbox.
In this case, the program may be out of serv-
ice for a few minutes. The program may be
used again once the cooling phase is com-
plete.
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Accelerating with the Launch control pro-
gramme places a heavy load on all parts of
the vehicle. This can result in increased wear
and tear.
Inertia mode
The inertia mode allows you to travel certain
distances without using the accelerator, which
saves fuel. Plan ahead and use the inertia
mode to “let” the vehicle “roll”.
Activation of the inertia mode
Combustion engine vehicles (not PHEVs, not
mHEVs):
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The function is only available when the “Eco”
drive profile is selected, when the accelerator
is not depressed and at speeds between 7 and
130km/h (between 4 and 80mph).
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If when driving below about 22km/h (about
14mph) and you press the brake with the inten-
tion of stopping, the engine may switch o and
remain o until the vehicle comes to a stop. The