USER MANUAL LEON Mk2 2009
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CONTENTS:
1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................. 6
1.1 Engine...............................................................................................................7
1.1.1 Turbo compressor...............................................................................................7
1.1.2 Fuel supply system..............................................................................................8
1.1.3 Cooling..................................................................................................................9
1.2 Transmission.................................................................................................11
1.2.1 Gearbox mode module.......................................................................................11
1.2.2 Launch control:..................................................................................................13
1.2.3 Technical features of the DSG gearbox ........................................................13
1.3 Electronics .....................................................................................................14
1.3.1 CAN-Bus ..............................................................................................................14
1.3.2 Dashboard..........................................................................................................17
1.3.3 Data logger.........................................................................................................19
1.3.4 Driver console....................................................................................................22
1.4 Brake ...............................................................................................................23
1.5 Chassis...........................................................................................................24
1.6 Body shell......................................................................................................25
2 FINE-TUNING......................................................................................................... 27
2.1 Tyre information............................................................................................27
2.2 Recommended car set-up...........................................................................27
2.3 Front axle adjustments................................................................................28
2.3.1 Adjustments of the suspension geometry ...................................................28
2.3.2 Steering...............................................................................................................33
2.3.3 Front springs......................................................................................................35
2.3.4 Ground clearance..............................................................................................35
2.3.5 Anti-Roll Bar .......................................................................................................38
2.3.6 Front shock absorbers......................................................................................39
2.4 Adjustments to the rear axle......................................................................41
2.4.1 Adjustments in the suspension geometry...................................................42
2.4.2 Springs................................................................................................................44
2.4.3 Ground clearance..............................................................................................45
2.4.4 Rear anti-roll bar...............................................................................................45
2.4.5 Rear shock absorbers.......................................................................................46
2.5 Brakes.............................................................................................................47
2.5.1 Brake balance....................................................................................................47
2.5.2 Brake fluid...........................................................................................................49
2.5.3 Pumps..................................................................................................................50
2.6 Aerodynamics................................................................................................50
2.6.1 Front spoiler .......................................................................................................50
2.6.2 Rear wing............................................................................................................50
2.6.3 Pitch angle..........................................................................................................53
3 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE............................................................................ 56
3.1 Engine.............................................................................................................56
3.1.1 Fuel system.........................................................................................................56
3.1.2 Turbo....................................................................................................................56
3.2 Gearbox..........................................................................................................60
3.2.1 Mecatrónica........................................................................................................61
3.3 Suspension....................................................................................................63
3.3.1 Front suspension...............................................................................................63
3.3.2 Rear suspension................................................................................................63
