2005 Seat Cordoba lock

151 Care and maintenance
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
in the washing water it is advisable to protect the paint with a coat
of hard wax at least twice a year.
K
Polishing
Should only be done if paint has lost its shine and gloss cannot be
brought back with wax. If the polish used does not contain
preservative compounds, the paint must be waxed afterwards.
N No
ot
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e
Matt painted and plastic parts should not be treated with polish or hard
wax.K
Paint damage
Small marks in the paint such as scratchesor stone damage
should be touched up immediately with paint before the metal
starts to rust.
However, should rust be found at any time it must be removed
thoroughly and then the area treated first with an anti-corrosion
primer and then the correct paint applied.
The number of the original vehicle paint is given on the data
sticker which is inside the boot in the spare wheel housing.
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Windows
Remove snow and ice from windows and mirrors with a plastic
scraper only. To avoid scratches due to dirt on the glass, the
scraper should only be pushed in one direction and not moved to
and fro.
Traces of rubber, oil, wax
1), grease or silicone can be removed with
a window cleaning solution or a silicone remover.
The windows should also be cleaned on the inside at regular
intervals.
Do not dry the windows with the leather used for the paintwork
because traces of paint cleaner will cause streaks to appear on the
glass, which will hinder vision.
To avoid damaging the heating element wires in the rear window
do not put stickers over the wires on the inside.
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Door, boot and window seals
The weatherstrips will remain flexible and last longer if they are
rubbed lightly with a rubber protective compound from time to
time. This will also stop the weatherstrips from freezing on in
winter.
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Door lock cylinder
You should only use an appropriate spray, which has lubricating
and anti-corrosive qualities, to de-ice the lock cylinder.
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1)This wax residue can only be removed with a special cleaner. Your Technical Service
Centre will provide you with more detailed information.

153 Care and maintenance
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Steel wheels
The wheels and the wheel trims should be cleaned thoroughly at
regular intervals when the vehicle is being washed. This will
prevent brake dust, dirt and road salt from accumulating on the
wheel. Persistent ingrained brake dust can be removed with an
industrial grime remover. Paint damage should be repaired before
rust can form.
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Alloy wheels*
In order to maintain the smart appearance of alloy wheels for a
long period, regular care is necessary. In particular, salt and brake
pad dust must be washed off thoroughly at least every two weeks
otherwise the surface of the alloy will be damaged. After being
washed, the wheels should be treated with an acid-free cleaner for
alloy wheels. About every three months it is necessary to give
wheels a good rubbing with hard wax. Paint polish or other
abrasive solutions must not be used. If the protective paint coat
has been damaged, e.g. by stone impact, the damaged spots
should be dealt with as soon as possible.
Cleaning and anti-corrosion treatment of engine
compartment
The leaves, blossoms etc. which drop into the water box
(underneath the engine bonnet in front of the windscreen) should
be cleaned out occasionally. This will prevent the water drain holes
from becoming blocked and – on vehicles without a dust and
pollen filter – foreign bodies entering the vehicle interior via the
heating and ventilation system.
The engine compartment and the outside surface of the power unit
are given anti-corrosion treatment at the factory.
In the winter when the vehicle is being driven frequently on salted
roads, good anti-corrosion treatment is very important. For this
reason the entire engine compartment and the plenum chamber
should be thoroughly cleaned before and after the salting period
and then preserved so that the salt cannot have a damaging effect.
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155 Checking and refilling
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
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Opening the bonnet
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, 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
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Before opening the bonnet ensure that the wiper arms are not lifted off the
windshield. Otherwise paint could be damaged.K
Closing the bonnet
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, 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


162Checking and refilling
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• Only our G12+ (purple colour) should be used as an antifreeze additive.
Observe the notice on the container. The cooling liquid may be purchased in
Technical Services.
• The antifreeze additive G12+ can be mixed with other additives (G11 and
G12).
• The additive G12 (red colour) should never be mixed with G11.
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Checking coolant level
The level can only be checked properly when the engine is not
running.
The coolant level must be between the
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nmarks on the
expansion tank when engine is cold and can be slightly above the
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xmark when it is warm.K
Coolant losses
Coolant loss normally indicates leaks in the system. In this case
the cooling system should be checked by a Technical Service
Center without delay. It is not sufficient merely to add coolant.
In a sealed system losses can only occur if the boiling point of the
coolant is exceeded as a result of overheating, and coolant is
forced out of the system.
K
Topping up coolant
Switch engine off and let it cool down. Then cover expansion tank
cap with a cloth and turn cap carefully anti-clockwise and remove.
No other coolant may be used if
G G1
12
2+
+is not available. In this
case only water can be used and the correct mixture concentration
must be restored with the specified coolant additive (see previous
page) as soon as possible.
B6Y-0039KFig. 122
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168Checking and refilling
If you disconnect the battery and connect again...
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the battery of the vehicle you must note the
following:
For example
– all data in the memory of the multifunction indicator are deleted,
– the numbers of the digital clock disappear,
– the automatic function of the electric windows is deactivated,
– the radio memory is deleted.
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nn
ne
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ct
ti
in
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the battery to the onboard electrics, reset the
digital clock and the radio data.
In addition, the automatic opening and closing function of the
electric windows must be reactivated.The battery is located in the engine compartment under a cover.
To start engine with the battery of another vehicle
⇒"Tow
start/towing" chapter.
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Accessing battery
B6Y-0052KFig. 125
Fig. 126
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B6Y-055S

182If and when
Loosening the wheel bolts
– Push the wheel spanner as far as possible onto the wheel bolt
as shown and turn the spanner anti-clockwise
⇒fig. 137. When
doing this, grip the spanner as far as possible towards the lever
end.
If the bolts cannot be loosened, one can in an emergency, carefully
push the spanner down with a foot on the end of the lever. One
should ensure that one has a firm stance and a good grip on the
vehicle.
Loosen wheel bolts about one turn.
K
Raising the vehicle
B45-082CFig. 137Fig. 138
Fig. 139B11-068D
17 cm17 cm17 cm21 cm21 cm21 cm
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187 If and when
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Layout of fuses
N
Nº
ºC
Co
om
mp
po
on
ne
en
nt
tA
Am
mp
pe
er
re
es
s
1 Free ---
2 ABS/ESP 10
3 Free ---
4 Brake light, clutch 5
5 Engine control unit (petrol) 5
6 Dipped beam, right 5
7 Dipped beam, left 5
8 Mirror heating control 5
9 Lambda probe 10
10 "S" signal1). Radio control 5
11 Free ---
12 Height adjustment headlights 5
13 Level sensor/oil pressure 5
14 Additional engine heating/Oil pump 10
15 Automatic gearbox control 10
16 Heated seats 15
17 Engine control unit 5
18
Instrument panel/Heating and ventilation, Navigation,Height adjustment headlights, Electric mirror 10
N Nº
ºC
Co
om
mp
po
on
ne
en
nt
tA
Am
mp
pe
er
re
es
s
19 Reverse light 15
20 Windshield washer pump 10
21 Main beam, right 10
22 Main beam, left 10
23 License plate light/pilot light for side light 5
24 Windshield wiper 10
25 Sprayers (petrol) 10
26 Brake light switch/ESP 10
27 Instrument panel/Diagnosis 5
28 Control: glove compartment light, boot light,
interior light sun roof 10
29 Climatronic 5
30 Free ---
31 Electronic window, left 25
32 Control central locking 15
33 Self-fed alarm horn 15
34 Current supply 15
35 Open roof 20
36 Engine electro-fan heating/Ventilation 25
37 Pump/headlight washers 20
38 Fog lights, rear fog lights 15
39 Control petrol engine unit 15
40 Control diesel engine unit 20
41 Fuel level indicator 15
42 Transformer ignition 15
43 Dipped beam, right 15
44 Electric window, rear left 25
1)The "S" signal is a system which incorporates steering wheel lock and ignition. Once
the ignition is switched off and without removing the key from the ignition this function
allows you to switch on some of the electrical equipment such as the car radio, the
courtesy light, etc. This function is deactivated once the key is removed from the
ignition.


188If and when
Fuse box in the engine compartment on the battery
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N Nº
ºC
Co
om
mp
po
on
ne
en
nt
tA
Am
mp
pe
er
re
es
s
1 Alternator/Ignition 175
2 Distribution input potential passenger cabin 110
3 Pump power steering 50
4 SLP (petrol)/Preheating spark plugs (diesel) 50
5 Electro-fan heater/climate fan 40
6 ABS control 40
1)These fuses should only be changed by a Technical Service Centre.
N Nº
ºC
Co
om
mp
po
on
ne
en
nt
tA
Am
mp
pe
er
re
es
s
45 Electric window, front right 25
46 Control windshield wipers 20
47 Control heated rear windshield 20
48 Control turn signals 15
49 Lighter 15
50 Current rain sensor/central locking 20
51 Radio/CD/GPS 20
52 Horn 20
53 Dipped beam, left 15
54 Electric window, rear right 25
N Nº
ºC
Co
om
mp
po
on
ne
en
nt
tA
Am
mp
pe
er
re
es
s
7 ABS control 25
8 Electro fan heater/climate fan 30
9Free --
10 Wiring control 5
11 Climate fan 5
12 Free --
13 Control Jatco automatic gearbox 5
14 Free --
15 Free --
16 Free --
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