2005 Seat Cordoba instrument panel

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
AR
RN
NI
IN
NG
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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AR
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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
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IN
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52Instrument panel
It will also come on if a fault should occur in the ABS because the
TCS operates in conjunction with the ABS. For more information
⇒“Brakes”.K
Electronic stabilisation program (ESP)*
This program includes the ABS, EDL and TCS.
The warning light provides information on the electronic
stabilisation programme and has the following functions:
• It lights up when the ignition is switched on and should go out
again after a few seconds.
• It flashes when the ESP is activated when driving.
• It will light up continuously if there is a malfunction in the ESP.
• It will light up continuously if the ESP is switched off.
• It will also come on if a fault should occur in the ABS because the
ESP operates in conjunction with the ABS.
If the ESP warning lamp lights up and stays on immediately after
the engine is started, this may mean that the control system has
temporarily switched off the ESP. In this case the ESP can be
reactivated by switching the ignition off and then on again. If the
warning lamp goes out, this means the system is fully functional.
E El
le
ec
ct
tr
ro
on
ni
ic
c ddi
if
ff
fe
er
re
en
nt
ti
ia
al
l llo
oc
ck
k ((E
ED
DL
L)
) ffa
au
ul
lt
t
EDL operates along with the ABS in vehicles equipped with an Electronic
Stabilisation Program (ESP*).
A malfunction in the EDL is indicated by the ABS warning lamp. Take the
vehicle to the Technical Service as soon as possible. For more information
on the EDL
⇒page 133.K
Electronic immobiliser*
When switching the ignition on, the data from the vehicle key is
automatically processed. This procedure is confirmed by the
warning lamp lighting up briefly.
If a non-authorised key is used, the warning lamp will flash
permanently. The ignition will not work
⇒"Keys with remote
control" chapter.
K
Engine oil pressure/level*
The warning lamp lights up for a few seconds as a functional check
when ignition is switched on.
If the warning lamp is red or yellow or flashes it indicates that the
engine oil pressure or level is too low. This warning lamp will also
light up if there is a defect in the oil level indicator.
I If
f lli
ig
gh
ht
ts
s uup
p oor
r ffl
la
as
sh
he
es
s rre
ed
d ((i
in
ns
su
uf
ff
fi
ic
ci
ie
en
nt
t ooi
il
l ppr
re
es
ss
su
ur
re
e)
)
If the warning lamp lights up or flashes red while driving an acousticsignal
will sound three times at engine speeds above 1500 rpm. Stop and switch
engine off: check oil level and add oil, if necessary
⇒"Engine oil" chapter.
I If
f tth
he
e wwa
ar
rn
ni
in
ng
g lla
am
mp
p ffl
la
as
sh
he
es
s eev
ve
en
n tth
ho
ou
ug
gh
h tth
he
e ooi
il
l lle
ev
ve
el
l iis
s iin
n oor
rd
de
er
r,
, ddo
o nno
ot
t
c co
on
nt
ti
in
nu
ue
e ddr
ri
iv
vi
in
ng
g.
. DDo
o nno
ot
t eev
ve
en
n rru
un
n tth
he
e een
ng
gi
in
ne
e aat
t iid
dl
li
in
ng
g ssp
pe
ee
ed
d.
. CCa
al
ll
l iin
n eex
xp
pe
er
rt
t
a as
ss
si
is
st
ta
an
nc
ce
e.
.
If while driving the engine speed decreases below idling speed the oil
pressure warning lamp may light up. Increase engine speed by accelerating
or changing down gear.


53 Instrument panel
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
L
Li
ig
gh
ht
ts
s uup
p yye
el
ll
lo
ow
w ((o
oi
il
l lle
ev
ve
el
l*
* tto
oo
o llo
ow
w)
)
The yellow warning lamp indicates that the oil level is too low. Stop engine
and add oil⇒"Engine oil" chapter.
When opening the bonnet the oil level warning is reset. However, ifyou do
not refill oil the warning will reappear after about 100 km.
F Fl
la
as
sh
he
es
s yye
el
ll
lo
ow
w ((d
de
ef
fe
ec
ct
ti
iv
ve
e ooi
il
l lle
ev
ve
el
l*
* iin
nd
di
ic
ca
at
to
or
r)
)
If the oil level indicator is defective an acoustic signal will sound and the
warning lamp will flash several times.From the moment of the defect to the check-up of the engine the oillevel
needs to be checked regularly, preferably when filling the tank.
K
Trailer indicators*
The warning lamp* flashes when turn signals are switched on
when towing a trailer.
If a turn signal fails on the trailer or vehicle, the warning lamp does
not flash.
K

54Instrument panel
C
Co
on
nt
tr
ro
ol
ls
s oon
n tth
he
e sst
te
ee
er
ri
in
ng
g wwh
he
ee
el
l*
*
Audio control from controls on the steering wheel
A
BD
C
B5P-0126
F
EH
G
B5P-0127Fig. 41Fig. 42

55 Instrument panel
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
S
Sh
ho
or
rt
t ppr
re
es
ss
sE
Ex
xt
te
en
nd
de
ed
d ppr
re
es
ss
s
B
Bu
ut
tt
to
on
n
R
Ra
ad
di
io
oC
CD
D AAu
ud
di
io
oC
CD
D mmp
p3
3C
CD
DC
CR
Ra
ad
di
io
oC
CD
D AAu
ud
di
io
oC
CD
D mmp
p3
3C
CD
DC
C
Volume increase Volume increase (continuous)
Volume decrease Volume decrease (continuous)
Radio Radio
station Next song station Quick search
upup
Radio Radio
station Previous song station Fast reverse
down down
Cyclical source change No specific function
Silence No specific function
Next Without Next Next
No specific function
preset function folderCD
Previous Without Previous Previous
No specific function
preset function folderCD
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
HK

74Lights and visibility
L
Li
ig
gh
ht
ts
s aan
nd
d vvi
is
si
ib
bi
il
li
it
ty
y
S
Sw
wi
it
tc
ch
he
es
s
Switching lights on and off
L
Li
ig
gh
ht
ti
in
ng
g ssw
wi
it
tc
ch
h 1
– Switched off1)
– Side lights
– Dipped or main beamThe headlights only work when the ignition is on. When switching
ignition on and after ignition is switched off the side lights are
automatically switched on.
Dipping and flashing the headlights
⇒"Flashers and high beam
lever" chapter.
N No
ot
te
e
If lights are not switched off and the ignition key is removed, a buzzer* will
sound when the driver’s door is open.
F Fr
ro
on
nt
t ffo
og
g lli
ig
gh
ht
ts
s*
*
Place the light switch in the side lights or dipped/main beam
position and pull to first stop.
R Re
ea
ar
r ffo
og
g lli
ig
gh
ht
t*
*
• • VVe
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
es
s wwi
it
th
ho
ou
ut
t ffo
og
g lli
ig
gh
ht
ts
s
Turn lighting switch to dipped/main beam position and pull switch
out to top.
• • VVe
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
es
s wwi
it
th
h ffo
og
g lli
ig
gh
ht
ts
s
With lighting switch in dipped/main beam position, pull switch out
to 2nd detent.
N No
ot
te
e
•A warning lamp in the instrument panel lights up when the rear fog light
is switched on.
•Due to the amount of dazzle it causes, the rear fog light should only be
switched on when the visibility is very poor (e.g. in some E.U. countries,
below 50 metres).
0
o
123
IBN-007Fig. 56
1)Vehicles for some countries: when the ignition is switched on, the dipped beam is
also switched on.


155 Checking and refilling
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
C
Ch
he
ec
ck
ki
in
ng
g aan
nd
d rre
ef
fi
il
ll
li
in
ng
g
E
En
ng
gi
in
ne
e bbo
on
nn
ne
et
t
Opening the bonnet
T
To
o uun
nl
lo
oc
ck
k
, pull lever Ain the lateral driver’s side panel, under the
instrument panel. The bonnet springs up lightly from the power of
the spring.
•To open, lift slightly and unlock by applying pressure on the flat
surface (arrow) of the catch.
•Lift bonnet to the stop.
•Remove rod from bonnet and place on the base.N No
ot
te
e
Before opening the bonnet ensure that the wiper arms are not lifted off the
windshield. Otherwise paint could be damaged.K
Closing the bonnet
T To
o ccl
lo
os
se
e tth
he
e bbo
on
nn
ne
et
t
, lift it slightly and unhitch the support rod,
pressing it into its clip. Let hood fall into the lock from a heightof
about 30 cm.
Do not press down if it does not close properly. Open again and
allow to fall as before.
A
IBN-019Fig. 116
Fig. 117IBN-020