Seat Leon >> Avoid short journeys
Fig. 138 Fuel consumption in litres per 100 km at two different ambient temperatures
The engine and catalytic converter need to reach their proper working temperature in order to minimise fuel consumption and emissions.
Directly after a cold start, the engine uses about 50-70 litres of fuel per 100 km. This figure then drops to 20-30 litres per 100 km after about one kilometre. The engine only reaches its working temperature after about four kilometres, when fuel consumption will return to a normal level. You should therefore avoid short journeys.
The ambient temperature has a decisive influence.
The illustration shows the different rates of fuel consumption for the same distance at both +20°C and -10°C. Your vehicle will use more fuel in winter than in summer.
General notes
Fuel consumption depends largely on your personal driving
style.
Fuel economy, environmental impact and wear on the engine, brakes and
tyres depend largely on three factors:
• Personal driving s ...
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Covering simple headlights for driving on the right
Fig. 132 Right headlight
Fig. 133 Left headlight
On the right headlight, if you are changing from driving on the left-hand
side
to the right-hand side.
On the left headlight, if you are ch ...
