2022-2023 Seat Leon Maintenance Schedule

Regular maintenance is necessary to preserve the longevity, safety, and best performance of the Seat Leon, a well-liked compact car that is well-known for its performance, style, and creative features. Maintaining the best possible condition for your Seat Leon is more important than ever as we approach 2022 and beyond. This introduction will walk you through the key components of Seat Leon maintenance for the 2022–2023 season. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule provided by the manufacturer to keep your Seat Leon operating at peak performance. To stop wear and tear, regular maintenance procedures like oil changes and component inspections are crucial. Select original Seat components and authorized service providers when it comes to servicing and replacement parts. Professional service and high-quality parts are essential. You and your passengers’ safety ought to come first. Make sure the airbags, anti-lock brakes, and electronic stability control systems on your Seat Leon are operating properly by checking them on a regular basis. The performance and longevity of your car depend on the proper maintenance of the engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant, and braking fluid. As directed by the manufacturer, make sure to check and replace these fluids on a regular basis.

The only component of your Seat Leon that comes into touch with the road are the tires. Check the tread depth, alignment, and tire pressure on a regular basis. To guarantee safety and maximum fuel efficiency, rotate and replace your tires as necessary. The Seat Leon of 2022–2023 might have cutting-edge software and technological technologies. Pay attention to the pollutants and effects your car has on the environment. By keeping your Seat Leon well-maintained, you may lessen its carbon footprint. To find out what maintenance and repairs are covered, read the conditions of your car’s warranty. By doing this, you can maintain your car’s best possible condition while saving money. Although car owners can perform certain maintenance activities on their own, complicated concerns should be left to the pros. Beyond your area of competence, DIY fixes can be costly errors. Keep a log of every maintenance and repair that is done on your Seat Leon. The history of your car, warranty claims, and resale value will all benefit from having this paperwork. You can guarantee that your 2022–2023 Seat Leon stays a dependable and secure car that will give you many happy years of driving by adhering to these recommendations. In addition to extending the life of your vehicle, routine maintenance improves the vehicle’s overall performance and safety.

SEAT Maintenance Programme

Service intervals

Service work and the Digital Main-tenance Plan
Log of services performed (“Digital Main-tenance Plan”)
The SEAT dealership or a specialised work-shop records Service receipts in a central system. Thanks to this comprehensive documentation of the service history, it is possible to reproduce the services performed any time. SEAT recommends requesting a Service receipt after every service carried out containing all the services carried out on the system.
Whenever there is a new service the receipt is replaced with a current one. The Digital Maintenance Plan is not avail-able in some markets. In this case, your SEAT dealer will inform you about the cur-rent documentation of the work.

Service works
In the Digital Maintenance Plan, your SEAT authorised service or specialised workshop documents the following information:

1. When each one of the services was carried out.
2. Whether a specific repair has been sugges-ted, e.g. changing the brake pads in the near future.
3. If you have expressed a special request for the maintenance. Your Service Advisor will write the work order.
4. The components or fluids that were changed.
5. The date of the next service.

The Long Life Mobility Warranty is valid until the next inspection. This information is docu-mented in all checks performed.
The type and the volume of the service may vary from one vehicle to another. A special-ised workshop will be able to provide specific information on the jobs for your vehicle.

WARNING
If the services are insufficient or not per-formed and if the service intervals are not observed, the vehicle may be immobilised in traffic cause an accident and severe in-juries.

1. Make sure that any repairs are carried out by a SEAT authorised service or speci-alised workshop.

CAUTION
SEAT cannot be held liable for any damage to the vehicle due to insufficient work or of lack of availability of spare parts.

NOTE
Regular services on the vehicle not only maintain its value, but also its correct oper-ation and road safety. For this reason, con-duct the services in accordance with SEAT guidelines.

Set Service or Flexible Service In-tervals
Services are classified as oil change service and inspection. The service interval display on the instrument panel display serves as a reminder of the next service.
Depending on the features, the engine and the conditions of use of the car, either the Fixed service or the Flexible service will be applied for an oil change service.

How to know which type of service needs to his vehicle

Check the tables below:

Oil change servicea)
PR No. Type of        Service interval service
QI1	Fixed	Every 5000 km or after 1 yearb)
QI2		Every 7500 km or after 1 yearb)
QI3		Every 10000 km or after 1 yearb)
QI4		Every 15000 km or after 1 yearb)
QI6         Flexible  According to the service in- terval display

Particular characteristics of the Flexible Service 
Regarding the Flexible Service, the oil change service only has to be performed when the vehicle needs it. To calculate when you have to carry out this service, take into account the individual conditions of use and personal driving style. A major component of the flexible service the use of LongLife oil in-stead of conventional engine oil. Bear in mind the information about the speci-fications of the engine oil according to the VW standard. If you do not want to the flexible service you can select the fixed service However, a fixed service may affect service costs The Service Advisor will gladly advise you.

Service interval display
At SEAT, the dates of the services are indica-ted by the service intervals display:

1. on the instrument panel
2. in the infotainment system: menu Vehicle settings; OR  Driving data > Vehicle sta-tus > Service.

The service interval display gives information for service dates that involve an engine oil change or an inspection. When the time for the corresponding service comes, additional work required, such as the change of brake fluid and the spark plugs, can be carried out.

Information about the terms of use
The service intervals and groups are usually based on normal conditions of use.
If, on the other hand, the vehicle is under ad-verse conditions of use, some of the work must be carried out before the next service period or even between service intervals.

Conditions of use adverse include:

1. The use of fuel with a high sulphur content.
2. Frequent short trips.
3. Letting the engine idle for a long period of time, as in the case of taxis.
4. Using the vehicle in areas with thick dust.
5. Frequent driving with a trailer (depending on equipment).
6. Using the vehicle mostly in situations with a lot of traffic and stops (e.g. in a city).
7. Using the vehicle mostly in winter.

This applies especially for the following parts (depending on equipment):

1. Dust and pollen filter
2. Air Care allergen filter
3. Air filter
4. Toothed chain
5. Particulate filter
6. Engine oil

The Service Advisor of your specialised workshop will gladly inform you about the need of performing service work between normal service intervals, always considering the conditions of use of your vehicle.

WARNING
If the services are insufficient or not per-formed and if the service intervals are not observed, the vehicle may be immobilised in traffic and cause accidents and severe injuries.

1. Have the services conducted at author-ised SEAT services or specialised work-shops.

CAUTION
SEAT cannot be held liable for any damage to the vehicle due to insufficient work or of lack of availability of spare parts.

Service sets
Sets of services include all the maintenance works needed to ensure the safety and the smooth running of the vehicle (depending on the conditions of use and the features of the vehicle, such as the engine, gearbox, or operating fluids). Maintenance services are divided into inspection and review services. Consult the details of the jobs required for your vehicle at:

1. Your SEAT authorised service
2. Your specialised workshop

Due to technical reasons (continuous devel-opment of components) the sets of services may vary. Your SEAT authorised service or specialised workshop is always receiving up-dates in time.

WARNING
The 12 volt battery is a subject to wear. A reduction in battery power can mean that some important safety systems, such as power steering, braking intervention, lights or airbag systems, operate with limitations or stop working entirely. This may cause serious accidents and injuries. To avoid this, it is necessary to take the following safety measure:

1. Get a professional service centre to re-place the 12-volt vehicle battery every four years.

Additional service offers

Approved spare parts
Original SEAT Spare Parts have been con-ceived for their vehicles and approved by SEAT S.A., with a special emphasis on safety. These parts correspond exactly to the manu-facturer’s requirements in terms of design, accuracy of the measurements and materi-als. The original SEAT Spare Parts have been conceived exclusively for your vehicle. For this reason, we always recommend the use of Original SEAT Spare Parts. SEAT S.A. cannot be held liable for the safety and suitability of parts from other manufacturers.

Approved spare parts
Approved spare parts, following the manu-facturer’s requirements, are an additional service to you, offering the possibility of re-placing complete sets, such as: light engine, gearboxes, heads, control units, electrical components, etc. These parts are, approved parts, and are the same as the factory parts, which are also ap-proved spare parts.

Original accessories
We recommend you only use SEAT Original Accessories and SEAT approved accessories for your vehicle. The reliability, safety and suitability of these accessories have been in-spected specifically for this type of vehicle. SEAT cannot be held liable for the safety and suitability of parts from other manufacturers.

SEAT Service Mobility
Since the moment you purchase your SEAT vehicle you will be able to enjoy the benefits and coverage of the SEAT Mobility Service.
For the first two years after the purchase, your new SEAT vehicle is automatically cov-ered by the SEAT Mobility Service without ad-ditional costs. If you wish to enjoy this service after this peri-od, you can extend SEAT Mobility as long as you carry out the recommended Inspection and Maintenance Services at a SEAT Author-ised Service. If your SEAT vehicle is immobilised due to a fault or an accident, our assistance services will help you keep moving. Take into account that the SEAT Mobility Service differs depending on the country in which the vehicle was purchased. For further information ask your SEAT dealership or the SEAT website in your country.

Warranty

Fault-free operation warranty
SEAT Authorised Services ensure the perfect condition of new vehicles. Check the pur-chase agreement or complementary additional documentation provided by your Tech-nical Service to see the conditions and the terms of the warranty. Consult further infor-mation in this regard in your SEAT Official Service.

Commercial warranty for the high-voltage battery of electric and hy-brid vehicles of SEAT S.A.

1. Complementing the aforementioned war-ranties, the seller SEAT dealer grants the high-voltage batteries of the vehicles that it has sold an 8-year or 160,000-km warranty, whichever comes first, for any material or fin-ish defect.
2. The reduction in battery capacity over time depends on the component itself and is not a defect from a warranty perspective.
3. The warranty for high-voltage batteries will be invalidated when the defect is due to use, handling or maintenance not in accordance with the content of the instruction manual. This is particularly applicable the battery charge.
4. In addition, except for the duration of the warranty, all conditions relating to the legal warranty of the SEAT dealer (requirements, criteria for assessing the absence of defects, exclusion grounds, processing of entitlements to benefits, entry into force, start and scope of the warranty validity period, etc.) shall ap-ply in relation to the high-voltage battery.

Vehicle maintenance

Maintenance and cleaning

Basic observations
Regular and careful care helps to maintain the value of your vehicle. In addition, it may become a prerequisite to demand the war-ranty in the event of corrosion damage and deficiencies in the paint coat of the body-work. Specialised workshops have the necessary care products. Please follow the instructions for application on the packaging.

WARNING

1. Cleaning products and other materials used for car care can be damaging to your health if misused.
2. Always keep care products in a safe place, out of the reach of children. Danger of poisoning!

For the sake of the environment

1. When purchasing car care products, chose products that are compatible with the environment.
2. The waste from car-care products should not be disposed of with ordinary household waste.

Washing the vehicle
The longer you take to clean the tanks, e.g. remains of insects, bird excrements, tree resin or anti frost salt adhered to your vehicle, the more damage it can cause to the surface. High temperatures, for instance strong sun-light, further intensify the damage. Before washing the car, soften the dirt using plenty of water. To remove encrusted dirt such as insects, bird droppings or tree resin, use a lot of water and a microfibre cloth. Have the underside of the vehicle washed af-ter the end of the anti frost salts in winter.

High pressure cleaning equipment
When washing the vehicle with a high-pres-sure cleaner, always follow the operating in-structions for the equipment. This applies particularly to the operating pressure and the distance between the spraying water. Do not aim the jet directly to the side window gas-kets, doors, covers or the panoramic sunroof; the same applies to tyres, rubber hoses, soundproofing material, sensors or camera lenses. Keep a distance of at least 40 cm. Do not remove snow and ice with a high-pressure cleaner. Do not use a nozzle that sprays the water out in a direct stream or one that has a rotating jet for forcing off dirt.
The water temperature must not exceed 60°C.

Automatic car washes
Spray the vehicle before starting the car wash.
Make sure that the windows and the panor-amic sunroof are closed and the windscreen wipers are deactivated. Bear in mind the in-structions of the car wash tunnel operator, especially if your vehicle has detachable parts. Use of car washes without brushes if possible.

Washing by hand
Clean your vehicle from top to bottom with a soft sponge or with a brush. Only use clean-ing products that do not contain solvents.

Washing vehicles with a matte paint by hand
To prevent damage to the vehicle when washing it, first remove the thicker dust and dirt. To remove traces of insects, grease and fingerprints, it is best to use a special cleaner for matte paint. Apply the product with a microfibre cloth. To avoid damaging the surface of the paint, do not apply too much pressure. Rinse with plenty of water. Then clean it with a neutral cleaning product and a soft microfi-bre cloth.
Rinse the vehicle again with plenty of water and then leave it to dry. Remove traces of water with a leather cloth.

WARNING

1. Only wash the vehicle with the ignition switched off or according to the specifica-tions of the car wash tunnel operator. Risk of accident!
2. When cleaning the underbody or the in-side of the wheel arches, protect yourself from sharp or pointy metal parts. Risk of cut!
3. After cleaning the brakes could act more slowly due to moisture or, in winter, the ice on the brake discs and pads. Risk of acci-dent! In this case the brakes should be dried by pressing the brake pedal several times.

CAUTION

1. Before washing the vehicle in an auto-matic car wash, please make sure to re-tract the exterior mirrors to prevent them from being damaged. Electric exterior rear- view mirrors must always be folded/de-ployed electrically!
2. Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Risk of damaging the paint job!
3. Do not use sponges, abrasive household sponges or similar to clean insect remains. Risk of damaging the surface!
4. Vehicle parts with matte paint:
   1. Do not use polish or hard wax. Risk of damaging the surface!
   2. Never select washing programs that in-clude the use of wax. This could dam-age the appearance of matte paint.
   3. Do not put stickers or magnets on parts with matte paint, as removing them may damage the paint.

For the sake of the environment
The car should only be washed in special wash bays. These places are prepared to prevent oily water from getting into the public drains.

Cleaning and maintenance instruc-tions
The cleaning and maintenance of individual components of the vehicle can be checked in the following tables. The contents should be understood merely as a recommendation. Go to your specialised workshop if you have spe cial questions or parts that are not listed. Take he general considerations into account ››› in Take special care with.

Cleaning the exterior

Windscreen wipers

Problem	Solution
Dirt	Soft cloth with wipers

Headlights / Tail lights

Problem	Solution
Dirt	Soft sponge with neutral soap solutiona)

Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in 1 litre of water

Sensors / Camera lenses

Problem	Solution
Dirt	Sensors: soft cloth with a sol- vent-free cleaning product Camera lenses: soft cloth with an alcohol-free cleaning prod- uct
Snow/ice	Hand brush/Anti frost spray with no solvents

Wheels

Problem	Solution
Antifreeze salt	Water
Brake abrasion dust	Acid-free special cleaning product

End exhausts

Problem	Solution
Antifreeze salt	Water, if a steel cleaning prod- uct is required

Covers / Trims

Problem	Solution
Dirt	Neutral soap solutiona), if a steel cleaning product is re- quired

Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in 1 litre of water

Paint

Problem	Solution
Paint flaws	Check the paint’s colour code in an authorised service and re- store with a touch-up pencil
Spilled fuel	Immediately rinse with water
Environmental rust tank	Apply rust remover and then apply hard wax. Go you your specialised workshop if you have any queries

Problem	Solution
Corrosion	Have your specialised work- shop take care of this
The water does not create drop- lets on the clean paint	Maintain with hard wax (at least 2 times a year)
No shine de- spite sober main- tenance/paint	Treat with suitable wax and ap- ply paint preservative after- wards if the wax used does not contain preservative ingredi- ents
Tanks, e.g. insect remains, bird droppings, tree sap, road salt	Immediately soften with water and remove with a microfibre cloth
Fat-based dirt, e.g. cosmetic products or sunscreen	Delete immediately with a neu- tral soap solutiona) and a soft cloth

Carbon fibre parts

Problem	Solution
Dirt	Clean the same way as pain- ted parts

Decoration slides

Problem	Solution
Dirt	Soft sponge with neutral soap solutiona)

Interior cleaning

Windows

Problem	Solution
Dirt	Apply windscreen cleaner and then dry with a cloth

Covers / Trims

Problem	Solution
Dirt	Neutral soap solutiona)

Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in 1 litre of water

Plastic parts

Problem	Solution
Dirt	Damp cloth
Encrusted dirt	Neutral soap solutiona), if pos- sible solvent-free plastic clean- er

Displays/instrument panel

Problem	Solution
Dirt	Soft cloth with a liquid crystal display cleaner

Control panels

Problem	Solution
Dirt	Soft brush, then soft cloth with neutral soap solutiona)

Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in 1 litre of water

Seat belts

Problem	Solution
Dirt	Neutral soap solutiona), al- lowed to dry before retracting

Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in 1 litre of water

Fabrics, artificial, Alcantara leather

Problem	Solution
Particles of dirt stuck to surfaces	Vacuum cleaner
Water-based dirt, e.g. coffee, tea, blood etc.	Absorbent cloth and neutral soap solutiona)

Problem	Solution
Grease-based dirt, e.g. oil, make- up, etc.	Apply a neutral soap solutiona). Absorb the dissolved grease and paint particles drying with an absorbent cloth, in case you must treat it with water after- wards
Special dirt, e.g. pens, nail polish, dispersion paint, shoe cream etc.	Special stain remove: dry with an absorbent cloth, if applica- ble, apply neutral soap solution afterwardsa)

Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in 1 litre of water

Natural leather

Problem	Solution
Recent dirt	Cotton cloth with neutral soap solutiona)
Water-based dirt, e.g. coffee, tea, blood etc.	Recent stains: absorbent cloth Dry stains: stain remover suita- ble for leather
Grease-based dirt, e.g. oil, make- up, etc.	Recent stains: absorbent cloth and suitable stain remover for leather Dry stains: grease solvent spray
Special dirt, e.g. pens, nail polish, dispersion paint, shoe cream etc.	Stain remover suitable for leather

Problem	Solution
Care	Apply preservative cream regu- larly to protect from sunlight. Use a colour preservative if re- quired

Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in 1 litre of water

Carbon fibre parts

	Problem		Solution
	Care		Apply preservative cream regu- larly to protect from sunlight. Use a colour preservative if re- quired
Problem		Solution
Dirt		Clean like plastic parts

Take special care with…

Headlights/tail lights

1. Do not clean the headlights/tail lights with a dry cloth or sponge.
2. Do not use cleaning products that contain alcohol. Risk of cracks!

Wheels

1. Do not use for paint wax or other abrasive products.
2. If the protective coating on the paint of the rim has been damaged due to stone impacts, scratches, etc., the damage should be re-paired immediately.

Camera lenses

1. Do not use hot or warm water to remove ice or snow from the camera lenses. Risk of cracking the lens!
2. To clean the camera lens, never use abra-sive cleaning products or products with alco-hol. Risk of scratches and cracks!

Windows

1. Remove snow and ice from windows and exterior mirrors with a plastic scraper only. To avoid scratches, the scraper should only be pushed in one direction and not moved to and fro.
2. Never remove snow or ice from windows and rearview mirrors with warm or hot water. Risk of cracks on the windows!
3. To prevent damage to the heating of the rear window, do not put stickers over the heating elements.

Covers/trims

1. Do not use cleaning products or chrome based cleaning agents.

Paint

1. The vehicle must be free from dirt and dust before applying wax or care products. Risk of scratches!
2. Do not apply wax or care products if the vehicle is exposed to direct sunlight. Risk of damaging the paint job!
3. The ambient rust deposits must not be re-moved through friction. Risk of damaging the paint job!
4. Remove cosmetic products and sunlight immediately. Risk of damaging the paint job!

Displays/instrument panel

1. The screens, the instrument panel and the trim around it must not be cleaned dry. Risk of scratches!
2. Make sure that the instrument panel is switched off and cooled down before clean-ing.
3. Make sure that no liquid leaks between the instrument panel and the trim. Risk of dam-age!

Control panels

1. Make sure that no liquid leaks into the con-trol panels. Risk of damage!

Seat belts

1. Do not remove the seat belts to clean them.
2. Seat belts and their components must nev-er be cleaned with chemical products, nor should they be allowed to come into contact with corrosive liquids, solvents or sharp ob-jects. Risk of damaging the fabric!
3. If you find any damage to the belt webbing, belt fittings, the belt retractor or the buckle, ask your specialised workshop to replace the belt in question.

Fabrics/artificial leather/microfibre

1. Do not treat artificial leather/microfibre with leather care products, solvents, floor wax, shoe polish, stain removers or similar products.
2. If the stain is very hard to remove, take the vehicle to a specialised workshop to have it removed there. This will prevent damage.
3. Do not use steam cleaners, brushes, hard sponges, etc. to clean.
4. Do not turn on seat heating to dry the seats.
5. Sharp objects on clothing, such as zips, riv-ets or belts can damage the surface.
6. Open Velcro, e.g. on clothes can damage the seat upholstery. Make sure that Velcro fasteners are closed.

Natural leather

1. Never use solvents, wax polish, shoe cream, spot removers or similar products on leather.
2. Sharp objects on clothing, such as zips, riv-ets or belts can damage the surface.
3. Do not use steam cleaners, brushes, hard sponges, etc. to clean.
4. Do not turn on seat heating to dry the seats.
5. Avoid exposing leather to direct sunlight for long periods, otherwise it may tend to lose some of its colour. If the car is left for a pro-longed period in the bright sun, it is best to cover the leather.

WARNING
Do not use water-repellent coatings on the windscreen. In bad visibility conditions such as humid weather, darkness or when the sun is in its lowest point, visibility may be impacted. Risk of accident! Such coat-ings can also cause the windscreen wiper blades to make noise.

NOTE

1. Remains of insects can be removed much more easily with previously treated paint.
2. Regular car care treatments can prevent deposits of ambient rust.

Remove the vehicle from traffic
If you want to leave your vehicle stationary for a long period of time, contact a qualified workshop. They will gladly inform you about the necessary measures, such as anti-corro-sion protection, Service and storage. Also take into account the indications relating to the vehicle’s battery, Con-servation of the high-voltage bat-tery, 12-volt battery.

FAQs

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