2005 Seat Cordoba warning

40Instrument panel
Revolutions counter*
C
Ca
au
ut
ti
io
on
n
On no account must the revolutions counter needle move into the red zone
of the scale.
F Fo
or
r tth
he
e ssa
ak
ke
e oof
f tth
he
e een
nv
vi
ir
ro
on
nm
me
en
nt
t
Changing up in good time helps to save fuel and keep the noise down.
Change down a gear at the latest when the engine turn over is no
longer smooth.
Avoid high engine revolutions during the running-in period.
K
Coolant temperature
The gauge starts to work when the ignition is switched on.
When the ignition is switched on the warning lamp
cflashes for a
few seconds as a functional check.
aC Co
ol
ld
d
Avoid high engine speeds and do not work engine too hard yet.
bN
No
or
rm
ma
al
l
When the vehicle is driven normally the needle should settle down in the
central zone.
When engine is working hard and the ambient temperature is high, the
needle may move a long way up.
T Th
hi
is
s iis
s nno
ot
t sse
er
ri
io
ou
us
s aas
s llo
on
ng
g aas
s tth
he
e wwa
ar
rn
ni
in
ng
g lla
am
mp
p
cd
do
oe
es
s nno
ot
t ffl
la
as
sh
h.
.
cW
Wa
ar
rn
ni
in
ng
g lla
am
mp
p
If the lamp flashes and a tone is heard at the same time when driving, first
check the coolant temperature being displayed.
If the needle is in the normal zone, top the coolant up at the next
opportunity.
If the reading is in the right hand area, the temperature of the coolant level
is too high. S St
to
op
p,
, ssw
wi
it
tc
ch
h een
ng
gi
in
ne
e oof
ff
f
and try to find cause of trouble
⇒"Cooling system" chapter.
5
6
1/1
1/5090130
PRND432
ab
c
IBN-102Fig. 35
N No
ot
te
e wwa
ar
rn
ni
in
ng
gs
s iin
n ""C
Co
oo
ol
li
in
ng
g ssy
ys
st
te
em
m"
" cch
ha
ap
pt
te
er
r.
.
W
WA
AR
RN
NI
IN
NG
G


41 Instrument panel
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
C
Ca
au
ut
ti
io
on
n
Additional lights in front of the cooling air intake interfere with the flow of
cooling air. At high ambient temperatures and full throttle there isa danger
that the engine will then overheat.
K
Fuel gauge
The gauge starts to work when the ignition is switched on. The
warning lamp will light up for a few seconds as a functional check
when the ignition is switched on.
The tank holds about 45 litres.
When the needle moves to the red reserve zone, warning light
d
lights up at the same time that an acoustic warning signal is
produced; this means that approximately 7 litres of fuel remain.
K
Speedometer
The speedometer is fitted with a digital mileage clock and a trip
mileage clock, as well as a service interval indicator*.
During the running in period you must note the instructions in the
chapter "The first 1,500 km and afterwards".
K
D Di
ig
gi
it
ta
al
l ddi
is
sp
pl
la
ay
y iin
n tth
he
e iin
ns
st
tr
ru
um
me
en
nt
t ppa
an
ne
el
l
Digital clock*
The digital clock is set by turning a knob that is on the bottom right
next to the speedometer.
• The hours are set by turning the button anti-clockwise until it
stops. By turning the knob once, you move forward one hour. By
turning and holding the knob, the hours move forward
continuously.
• The minutes are set by turning the button clockwise until it stops.
By turning the knob once, you move forward one minute. By
turning and holding the knob, the minutes move forward
continuously.
The knob can be used to set the clock to the exact second.
• Turn the knob to the right until the time is set to exactly one
minute before the required time.
• Turn the button to the right just as the seconds indicator of an
accurately set clock shows one full minute.
Turning the button to the left sets the clock to the required arrow.
K
Fig. 3660
870
1/1
1/2
00130
PRND432
d
IBN-103

42Instrument panel
Outside temperature indicator*
The outside temperature is displayed when the ignition is on.
For temperatures ranging –7 °C and +6 °C, there is -apart from the
temperature clock- an ice cristal icon slights up and if speed is
above 10 km/h an acoustic warning will sound.
T Th
he
e ssn
no
ow
wf
fl
la
ak
ke
e ssy
ym
mb
bo
ol
l iis
s tto
o wwa
ar
rn
n tth
he
e ddr
ri
iv
ve
er
r tto
o tta
ak
ke
e eex
xt
tr
ra
a cca
ar
re
e wwh
he
en
n
t th
he
er
re
e iis
s aa rri
is
sk
k oof
f iic
ce
e ffo
or
rm
mi
in
ng
g oon
n tth
he
e rro
oa
ad
d.
.
When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds, the
temperature displayed may be slightly higher than the actual
outside temperature as a result of radiant heat from the engine.
K
Multifunction indicator*
The multifunction indicator includes:
• Time
• Driving time
• Average speed
• Distance driven
• Autonomy
• Average fuel consumption
• Instant consumption
• Exterior temperature
The function selector and the "reset" button are located in the
windshield wiper lever.
With the ignition switched on, repeatedly press the upper or lower
part of the function selector and each of the functions will be
displayed consecutively.
W Wh
he
en
n ttu
ur
rn
ni
in
ng
g tth
he
e iig
gn
ni
it
ti
io
on
n oon
n
the previously selected function
before turning the ignition off will be activated, unless outside
temperature is in the frost area, which would then activate the frost
function.
If the battery is disconnected, all stored values will be deleted.
M Me
em
mo
or
ry
y
The system is fitted with two memories which function automatically.
A A ppa
ar
rt
ti
ia
al
l rro
ou
ut
te
e mme
em
mo
or
ry
y ((M
Mu
ul
lt
ti
if
fu
un
nc
ct
ti
io
on
n iin
nd
di
ic
ca
at
to
or
r 11)
)
collects the following
data from ignition switch on to switch off:
Driving time, distance driven and fuel consumed.
If driving is resumed within two hours from switching off the ignition, the
calculation will include all values accumulated while driving. If driving is
km/h
40
20
0 6080
100
140
180
220
260
10 30507090
120
160
200
240
2
0
B6L-0004Fig. 37


47 Instrument panel
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
T
Th
he
e lla
ay
yo
ou
ut
t oof
f tth
he
e wwa
ar
rn
ni
in
ng
g lla
am
mp
ps
s dde
ep
pe
en
nd
ds
s oon
n tth
he
e mmo
od
de
el
l vve
er
rs
si
io
on
n
a an
nd
d een
ng
gi
in
ne
e ffi
it
tt
te
ed
d.
.
The symbols shown here are also on the actual
warning lamps.
W Wa
ar
rn
ni
in
ng
g lla
am
mp
ps
s
Overview of the warning lamps
1
0 234
5
6
7
8
rpm x 1000km/h
40
20
0 6080
100
140
180
220
26010 30507090
120
160
200240
1/1
1/2
05090130
1
EPCEPC
PRND432RND432
!
km
EPC
1
!
143
575
1211109
1314151617
2
68
B6L-0005Fig. 40
I
It
te
em
mS
Sy
ym
mb
bo
ol
lM
Me
ea
an
ni
in
ng
g oof
f wwa
ar
rn
ni
in
ng
g aan
nd
d cco
on
nt
tr
ro
ol
l lla
am
mp
ps
sF
Fu
ur
rt
th
he
er
ri
in
nf
fo
or
rm
ma
at
ti
io
on
n
1Alternator⇒page 48
2Parking light/dipped beam⇒page 48
3Power steering*⇒page 48
4Accelerator pedal faults (EPC)*⇒page 49
4Glowplugs⇒page 49

48Instrument panel
Alternator
The warning lamp comes on when the ignition is switched on and
must go out when the engine is started.
The alternator is driven by a long-life ribbed belt.
If the warning lamp lights during the journey, s st
to
op
p,
, ssw
wi
it
tc
ch
h oof
ff
f
e en
ng
gi
in
ne
e
and check ribbed belt.
If it isl lo
oo
os
se
e
or broken, d do
o nno
ot
t ddr
ri
iv
ve
e oon
n
– the coolant pump is no
longer being driven. The belt must be checked/ renewed.
If the warning lamp comes on even though the ribbed belt is not
broken or loose, you can generally wait to have this checked at the
next scheduled service.
As the battery will continue to discharge, all electrical consumers
which are not absolutely necessary should be switched off.
K
Parking light/dipped beam
Dipped beam, parking or side light pilot light (green). Works with
the ignition off.
K
Power steering*
The warning lamp will light up for a few seconds as a functional
check when the ignition is switched on.
The warning lamp comes on when the hydraulic oil level is not
sufficient or in case of a failure in the electrical system.
An acoustic signal warns the driver (1 bip).
Contact a Technical Service Centre.
I It
te
em
mS
Sy
ym
mb
bo
ol
lM
Me
ea
an
ni
in
ng
g oof
f wwa
ar
rn
ni
in
ng
g aan
nd
d cco
on
nt
tr
ro
ol
l lla
am
mp
ps
sF
Fu
ur
rt
th
he
er
ri
in
nf
fo
or
rm
ma
at
ti
io
on
n
5Indicators⇒page 49
6Coolant temperature/level*⇒page 49
7Main beam⇒page 50
8Fuel level*⇒page 50
9Anti-lock brake system (ABS)*⇒page 50
10Brakes/Hand brake
11Air Bag system1)⇒page 51
12Seat belt warning lamp*⇒page 51
13Engine diagnosis*⇒page 51
14Traction Control System (TCS)*/⇒page 51
14Electronic stabilisation program (ESP)*⇒page 52
15Electronic immobiliser*⇒page 52
16Engine oil pressure/level⇒page 52
17Trailer indicators*⇒page 53
1)This equipment will vary according to the country.
K

⇒page
50-51

49 Instrument panel
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
N
No
ot
te
e
When towing the car with the engine shut down or in case of a breakdown
in the servo-steering mechanism, the power steering remains out of order.
Nonetheless, the vehicle continues to be steerable even though the effort to
handle the steering wheel is bigger.
K
Accelerator pedal faults (EPC)*
If there is a fault in the accelerator pedal working, a warning lamp
will go on. Have the fault repaired at a Technical Service Centre.
K
Glowplugs
(Diesel engines only)
When the engine isc co
ol
ld
d
the warning lamp comes on when key is
turned to Drive position (ignition on).
If the warning lamp does not come on, there is a defect in the glow
plug system – call in expert assistance.
When the lamp goes out, start the engine immediately
⇒"Starting
the engine" chapter.
When the engine isw wa
ar
rm
m
the glow plug lamp does not come on –
the engine can be started straight away.
N No
ot
te
e
If a fault occurs in the diesel engine management system, it will indicated
by a flashing warning lamp. In this case, have the engine checked
immediately by a Technical Service Centre.
K
Indicators
The pilot light flashes at the same time as the indicator. If a turn
signal fails, the warning lamp flashes twice as fast. (Not when
towing a trailer).
For more information
⇒"Flashers and high beam lever" chapter.K
Coolant temperature/level*
The warning lamp* lights up for a few seconds as a functional
check when ignition is switched on.
If the lamp does not go out afterwards or lights up or flashes when
driving, either the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant
level too low. An acoustic signal will sound 3 times as an
additional warning:
S St
to
op
p,
, ssw
wi
it
tc
ch
h een
ng
gi
in
ne
e oof
ff
f
and check level. Add coolant if necessary.
• • NNe
ev
ve
er
r oop
pe
en
n tth
he
e bbo
on
nn
ne
et
t oof
f yyo
ou
ur
r cca
ar
r iif
f yyo
ou
u sse
ee
e sst
te
ea
am
m oor
r cco
oo
ol
la
an
nt
t cco
om
mi
in
ng
g
f fr
ro
om
m tth
he
e een
ng
gi
in
ne
e cco
om
mp
pa
ar
rt
tm
me
en
nt
t –– RRi
is
sk
k oof
f ssc
ca
al
ld
di
in
ng
g!
! WWa
ai
it
t uun
nt
ti
il
l nno
o mmo
or
re
e sst
te
ea
am
m
o or
r cco
oo
ol
la
an
nt
t cca
an
n bbe
e sse
ee
en
n.
.
• • DDo
o nno
ot
t tto
ou
uc
ch
h tth
he
e ffa
an
n.
. TTh
he
e ffa
an
n cca
an
n ssw
wi
it
tc
ch
h oon
n ssu
ud
dd
de
en
nl
ly
y –– eev
ve
en
n wwh
he
en
n tth
he
e
e en
ng
gi
in
ne
e iis
s ssw
wi
it
tc
ch
he
ed
d oof
ff
f.
.
• • PPl
le
ea
as
se
e nno
ot
te
e tth
he
e ffo
ol
ll
lo
ow
wi
in
ng
g ppo
oi
in
nt
ts
s tto
o aav
vo
oi
id
d ssc
ca
al
ld
di
in
ng
g wwi
it
th
h hho
ot
t cco
oo
ol
la
an
nt
t:
:
– – EEx
xe
er
rc
ci
is
se
e cca
au
ut
ti
io
on
n wwh
he
en
n oop
pe
en
ni
in
ng
g tth
he
e cco
oo
ol
la
an
nt
t eex
xp
pa
an
ns
si
io
on
n tta
an
nk
k!
! WWh
he
en
n tth
he
e
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50Instrument panel
Main beam
The warning lamp comes on when main beam is on or when the
headlight flasher is used.
K
Fuel level*
The warning lamp comes on when there are about 7 litres left in
the tank. The warning lamp will light up for a few seconds as a
functional check when the ignition is switched on.
K
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)*
A warning lamp system monitors the ABS.
The warning lamp should light up for a few seconds when the
ignition is switched on. It goes out again after the system has run
through an automatictest sequence.
There is a fault in the ABS if:
• The ABS warning lamp does not light up when the ignition is
switched on.
• The warning lamp does not go out again after a few seconds.
• The warning lamp lights up when the vehicle is moving.
The vehicle can still be braked in the normal way (except that the
ABS control function is out of action). Take the vehicle to the
Authorised Technical Service as soon as possible. For more
information
⇒pages 131 to 134.
If a fault occurs in the ABS, the ESP warning lamp will also light
up*.
Brakes
The warning lamp comes on when the brake fluid level is too low.
The ignition must be switched on.
In vehicles with the Anti-locking Brake System (ABS), the warning
lamp will light up for a few seconds after switching the ignition on
or starting the engine. If the ABS system fails, the brake system
warning lamp may light up together with the ABS warning lamp.
e en
ng
gi
in
ne
e iis
s hho
ot
t tth
he
e cco
oo
ol
li
in
ng
g ssy
ys
st
te
em
m iis
s uun
nd
de
er
r ppr
re
es
ss
su
ur
re
e –– DDa
an
ng
ge
er
r oof
f ssc
ca
al
ld
di
in
ng
g!
!
T Th
he
er
re
ef
fo
or
re
e lle
et
t een
ng
gi
in
ne
e cco
oo
ol
l ddo
ow
wn
n bbe
ef
fo
or
re
e uun
ns
sc
cr
re
ew
wi
in
ng
g tth
he
e cca
ap
p!
!
– – TTo
o ppr
ro
ot
te
ec
ct
t yyo
ou
ur
r ffa
ac
ce
e,
, hha
an
nd
ds
s aan
nd
d aar
rm
ms
s yyo
ou
u ssh
ho
ou
ul
ld
d cco
ov
ve
er
r tth
he
e cca
ap
p oof
f tth
he
e
r ra
ad
di
ia
at
to
or
r wwi
it
th
h aa lla
ar
rg
ge
e,
, tth
hi
ic
ck
k ccl
lo
ot
th
h tto
o ppr
ro
ot
te
ec
ct
t aag
ga
ai
in
ns
st
t sst
te
ea
am
m oor
r hho
ot
t ffl
lu
ui
id
d.
.
• • EEn
ns
su
ur
re
e tth
ha
at
t tth
he
e cco
oo
ol
la
an
nt
t lli
iq
qu
ui
id
d ddo
oe
es
s nno
ot
t ddr
ro
op
p oon
n tth
he
e hho
ot
t eex
xh
ha
au
us
st
t oor
r aan
ny
y
o ot
th
he
er
r hho
ot
t een
ng
gi
in
ne
e cco
om
mp
po
on
ne
en
nt
ts
s.
. TTh
he
e aan
nt
ti
if
fr
re
ee
ez
ze
e cco
on
nt
ta
ai
in
ne
ed
d iin
n tth
he
e cco
oo
ol
la
an
nt
t
c co
ou
ul
ld
d iig
gn
ni
it
te
e.
.
K
W WA
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G ((c
co
on
nt
ti
in
nu
ue
ed
d)
)
• • BBe
ef
fo
or
re
e oop
pe
en
ni
in
ng
g tth
he
e bbo
on
nn
ne
et
t,
, rre
ea
ad
d aan
nd
d oob
bs
se
er
rv
ve
e tth
he
e wwa
ar
rn
ni
in
ng
gs
s iin
n tth
he
e cch
ha
ap
pt
te
er
r
“ “E
En
ng
gi
in
ne
e cco
om
mp
pa
ar
rt
tm
me
en
nt
t”
”.
.
• • IIf
f tth
he
e bbr
ra
ak
ke
e wwa
ar
rn
ni
in
ng
g lla
am
mp
p lli
ig
gh
ht
ts
s uup
p tto
og
ge
et
th
he
er
r wwi
it
th
h tth
he
e AAB
BS
S wwa
ar
rn
ni
in
ng
g lla
am
mp
p,
,
s st
to
op
p tth
he
e vve
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
e iim
mm
me
ed
di
ia
at
te
el
ly
y aan
nd
d cch
he
ec
ck
k tth
he
e bbr
ra
ak
ke
e ffl
lu
ui
id
d lle
ev
ve
el
l
⇒“
“B
Br
ra
ak
ke
e
f fl
lu
ui
id
d.
.”
” IIf
f tth
he
e ffl
lu
ui
id
d lle
ev
ve
el
l hha
as
s ddr
ro
op
pp
pe
ed
d bbe
el
lo
ow
w tth
he
e ““M
MI
IN
N”
” mma
ar
rk
k yyo
ou
u mmu
us
st
t nno
ot
t
d dr
ri
iv
ve
e oon
n.
. RRi
is
sk
k oof
f aac
cc
ci
id
de
en
nt
t.
. OOb
bt
ta
ai
in
n tte
ec
ch
hn
ni
ic
ca
al
l aas
ss
si
is
st
ta
an
nc
ce
e.
.
K
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51 Instrument panel
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Hand brake
The pilot light will come on when the hand brake is set and the
ignition is switched on. It should go out when the hand brake is
taken off.
K
Air Bag system*
When the ignition is turned on, the warning light will remain lit for
a few seconds.
If the warning light flashes for about 12 seconds following
engagement of the ignition, this means that at least one Air Bag
has been disconnected in a Technical Service
⇒“Deactivation of
the Air Bag”.
T Th
he
er
re
ef
fo
or
re
e iif
f tth
he
e wwa
ar
rn
ni
in
ng
g lli
ig
gh
ht
t ddo
oe
es
s nno
ot
t ffl
la
as
sh
h oor
r iit
t lli
ig
gh
ht
ts
s oor
r ffl
la
as
sh
he
es
s
w wh
hi
il
le
e tth
he
e vve
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
e iis
s iin
n uus
se
e,
, iit
t mme
ea
an
ns
s tth
ha
at
t tth
he
er
re
e iis
s ppr
ro
ob
bl
le
em
m wwi
it
th
h tth
he
e
A Ai
ir
r BBa
ag
g.
. PPr
ro
oc
ce
ee
ed
d iim
mm
me
ed
di
ia
at
te
el
ly
y tto
o aa TTe
ec
ch
hn
ni
ic
ca
al
l SSe
er
rv
vi
ic
ce
e tto
o sso
ol
lv
ve
e tth
he
e
p pr
ro
ob
bl
le
em
m.
.
K
Seat belt warning lamp*
The warning lamp lights up (only for certain countries) for about6
seconds after ignition as a reminder to fasten your safety belt.
If the seat belt is not fastened, in some countries an acoustic
signal will sound after switching on the ignition which will stop
after approximately 6 seconds or when the seat belt is fastened.
N No
ot
te
e
Please refer to chapter “Seat belts”. K
Engine diagnosis*
This pilot light comes on when the ignition is switched on as a test
and switches off after a few seconds.
In case of a failure in the engine’s electrical system, the warning
lamp will light up again. If this occurs, go to the nearest Technical
Service Centre.
K
Traction Control System (TCS)*
The traction control system prevents the drive wheels from
spinning when the car is accelerating.
The warning lamp lights up when the ignition is switched on and
should turn off after a few seconds.
When the TCS is operating while driving, the warning lamp flashes.
If the system is deactivated or if there is any fault in the same, the
warning lamp will remain lit.
T Th
he
e lle
ev
ve
el
l oof
f bbr
ra
ak
ke
e ffl
lu
ui
id
d iin
n tth
he
e rre
es
se
er
rv
vo
oi
ir
r iis
s tto
oo
o llo
ow
w iif
f tth
he
e wwa
ar
rn
ni
in
ng
g lla
am
mp
p ddo
oe
es
s
n no
ot
t ggo
o oof
ff
f oor
r iif
f iit
t lli
ig
gh
ht
ts
s uup
p wwh
hi
il
le
e ddr
ri
iv
vi
in
ng
g.
. PPr
ro
oc
ce
ee
ed
d iim
mm
me
ed
di
ia
at
te
el
ly
y tto
o tth
he
e nne
ea
ar
re
es
st
t
T Te
ec
ch
hn
ni
ic
ca
al
l SSe
er
rv
vi
ic
ce
e CCe
en
nt
tr
re
e aan
nd
d hha
av
ve
e tth
he
e bbr
ra
ak
ke
e ssy
ys
st
te
em
m eex
xa
am
mi
in
ne
ed
d.
.
M Me
ea
an
nw
wh
hi
il
le
e yyo
ou
u wwi
il
ll
l hha
av
ve
e tto
o ppr
re
es
ss
s hha
ar
rd
de
er
r oon
n tth
he
e bbr
ra
ak
ke
e ppe
ed
da
al
l aan
nd
d bbr
ra
ak
ki
in
ng
g
d di
is
st
ta
an
nc
ce
es
s wwi
il
ll
l bbe
e ggr
re
ea
at
te
er
r.
.
I If
f tth
he
e bbr
ra
ak
ke
e ssy
ys
st
te
em
m wwa
ar
rn
ni
in
ng
g lla
am
mp
p lli
ig
gh
ht
ts
s uup
p tto
og
ge
et
th
he
er
r wwi
it
th
h tth
he
e AAB
BS
S wwa
ar
rn
ni
in
ng
g
l la
am
mp
p,
, tth
he
e rre
ea
ar
r wwh
he
ee
el
ls
s cco
ou
ul
ld
d llo
oc
ck
k ppr
re
em
ma
at
tu
ur
re
el
ly
y uup
po
on
n bbr
ra
ak
ki
in
ng
g.
. PPr
ro
oc
ce
ee
ed
d
i im
mm
me
ed
di
ia
at
te
el
ly
y tto
o aa TTe
ec
ch
hn
ni
ic
ca
al
l SSe
er
rv
vi
ic
ce
e CCe
en
nt
tr
re
e wwh
hi
il
le
e eex
xe
er
rc
ci
is
si
in
ng
g eex
xt
tr
re
em
me
e
c ca
au
ut
ti
io
on
n.
.
K
W WA
AR
RN
NI
IN
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