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Rear window heater=
Rear windscreen wiperZ
Horn—
Interior lights
Electric windowsp
Usable electric windows
Fog lights
Rear fog light

Hazard warning light switch
Instrument panel lighting
Climate control;
Heating system>
Radio, navigation system° / Á
Rear light-
Registration plate light
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Windscreen washersU
Windscreen washer systemV
Sun roof™
Seat heatingA
Mirror adjustmentt
Heating the exterior mirrors?
Side lights
Socket (luggage compartment)¯
Central locking- Electrical consumerSymbol

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Changing a bulb
Bulbs, changing
Bulbs should be changed by a professional mechanic only.
Technical knowledge is required to change bulbs. This is because, in certain
cases, access can be gained only by removing other vehicle components.
This applies in particular to bulbs that can be accessed only from the engine
compartment.
We recommend bulbs are changed by a qualified dealership or, if this is not
possible, by a qualified person.
However, if you wish to change the bulb, please observe the following:
Before changing a bulb, you must switch off the light (light switch in O posi-
tion), and the turn signal lever must be in the neutral position.
Always replace damaged bulbs with identical bulbs with the same designa-
tion. The type is inscribed on the bulb, either on the glass part or on the base.
You should store spare light bulbs in the vehicle for safety-relevant lights.
Bulbs can be obtained from SEAT Service Centres.
WARNING
•The high voltage element of gas discharge lamps must be handled
correctly. Failure to comply could result in fatal injuries.
•H7* bulbs are pressurised and could explode when they are being
changed. Risk of injury.
•In vehicles fitted with gas discharge lamps *, there is a mortal danger if
the high voltage section of the lamp is incorrectly handled.
•When working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety
warnings Ÿpage 209
Side indicator lamps
– Slide the turn signal forwards Ÿfig. 164 and remove .
– Remove the lamp holder and separate.
Fig. 164 Indicator
Fig. 165 Indicator
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– Remove the failed glass bulb and replace with a new bulb.
– Insert the lamp holder in the turn signal guide rail.
– First fit the turn signal in the opening of the chassis, securing the
tabs Ÿpage 245, fig. 165 and then, fit the lamp as shown by
the arrow .
Rear lights
Before changing a bulb, the tailgate should always be opened.
The lights have the following layout:
On the body
Turn signals, pilot light and brake/rear light
On the tailgate / rear door
Reversing light and rear antifog light.
Lights on vehicle body
– Open the cover in the luggage compartment trim.
– Press the side tabs in the direction of arrow Ÿfig. 166.
– Press the defective bulb into the bulb carrier, then turn it to the
left and remove it.
– Fit the new bulb and turn to the right as far as possible.
– Fit the lamp holder, press in until the tabs “click” into place.
A1
A2
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Lights on tailgate
– Remove the cover in the trim.– Press the elastic tab in the direction of the arrow Ÿfig. 167 and
remove the lamp holder downwards.
– Press the defective bulb into the bulb carrier, then turn it to the
left and remove it.
– Fit the new bulb and turn to the right as far as possible.
– Fit the lamp holder in the corresponding opening at the front
tab and press the lamp holder upwards at the back , until the
elastic tab engages Ÿfig. 168.
– Replace the cover. To do so, insert the two tabs of the exterior
part of the cover behind the tailgate trim and push the cover
upwards until it goes into position.
Registration plate light
Fig. 167 Lights on tail-
gate
Fig. 168 Lights on tail-
gate
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A2
Fig. 169 Registration
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– Remove the glass
– Remove the failed glass bulb and replace with a new bulb.
– Bolt down the glass without over tightening, ensuring that the
seal is perfectly fitted.
– Fit the reflector in the corresponding space in the tailgate
ensuring that the rubber seal and the light are assembled
correctly.
– Do not bolt down the glass too tightly.
Interior light
– Insert a fine screwdriver or similar between the casing and the
glass (arrow) Ÿfig. 170 and carefully remove the glass.– Replace the bulb.
– Replace the glass in the casing.
Fig. 170 Interior light

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Reading light
– Remove the complete bracket (interior light and reading light),
place the flat end of a screwdriver between the light and the
ceiling trim and turn the screwdriver.– Turn the lampvholder of the back of the lamp in the direction of
the arrow Ÿfig. 171 and separate.
– Remove the defective lamp (with glass bulb).
– Fit a new lamp.
– Replace the mount in the casing and guide it towards the right as
far as possible.
– Replace the bracket, first on the left and then insert it in the
opening in the ceiling trim.
Jump-starting
Jump leads
The jump lead must have a sufficient wire cross-section.
If the engine fails to start because of a discharged battery, the battery can be
connected to the battery of another vehicle to start the engine.
Jump leads
Jump leads must comply with the standard DIN 72553 (see manufacturer's
documentation). The wire cross-section must be at least 25 mm
2 for petrol
engines and at least 35 mm2 for diesel engines.
Note
•The vehicles must not touch each other, otherwise electricity could flow as
soon as the positive terminals are connected.
•The discharged battery must be properly connected to the vehicles elec-
trical system.
Fig. 171 Reading lights
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How to jump start
In Ÿfig. 173, the flat battery is and the charged battery .
Jump lead terminal connections
– Switch off the ignition on both vehicles Ÿ.
1. Connect one end of the red jump lead to the positive Ÿfig. 173
terminal of the vehicle with the flat battery Ÿ.
2. Connect the other end of the red jump lead to the positive
terminal in the vehicle providing assistance.
3. Connect one end of the black jump lead to the negative terminal
on the battery of the vehicle providing assistance.4. Connect the other end of the black jump lead to a solid metal
component which is bolted on to the engine block, or onto the
engine block itself of the vehicle with the flat battery. Do not
connect it to a point near the battery Ÿ.
5. Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into
contact with any moving parts in the engine compartment.
Starting
6. Start the engine of the vehicle with the boosting battery and let
it run at idling speed.
7. Start the engine of the car with the flat battery and wait one or
two minutes until the engine is “running”.
Removing the jump leads
8. Before you remove the jump leads, switch off the headlights (if
they are switched on).
9. Turn on the heater blower and rear window heater in the vehicle
with the flat battery. This helps minimise voltage peaks that are
generated when the leads are disconnected.
10. When the engine is running, disconnect the leads in reverse
order to the details given above.
Connect the battery clamps so they have good metal-to-metal contact with
the battery terminals.
If the engine fails to start, switch off the starter after about 10 seconds and
try again after about half a minute.
Fig. 173 How to connect
the jump leads
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A+
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