2006 Seat Altea service indicator

Airbag system
32Monitoring of airbag and belt tension device system
The functionality of the airbag and belt tension device system is constantly
monitored electronically. Each time th e ignition is switched on, the warning
lamp
 lights for several seconds (self diagnosis) and the display in the
instrument panel* shows AIRBAG / TENSIONER.
The system must be checked when the warning lamp
 :
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does not come on when the ignition is switched on,
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does not go out about 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
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goes out and then comes on again after the ignition is switched on,
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or if it comes on or flickers while the car is moving.
In the event of a malfunction, the warning lamp remains on continuously. In
addition, depending on the malfunctio n, a fault message appears in the
display of the combi-instrument for approx. 10 seconds and a short acoustic
signal is given. In this event, you should have a qualified workshop check the
system immediately.
If one airbag has been disconnected by the Authorised Service Centre, the
indicator flashes for some seconds after the self diagnosis and will turn off if
there is no fault.
WARNING
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If there is a malfunction, the air bag and belt tension device system
cannot properly perform its protective function.
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If a malfunction should occur, have the system checked immediately by
a qualified workshop. Otherwise there is a risk that, in the event of an acci-
dent, the airbag system and belt tension devices may not be triggered, or
may not be triggered correctly.
Repair, care and disposal of the airbagsThe parts of the airbag system are installed in various places in your vehicle.
If you work on the airbag system or remove and install parts of the system
when performing other repair work, parts of the airbag system may be
damaged. The consequence may be that, in the event of an accident, the
airbag inflates incorrectly or does not inflate at all.
The relevant safety requirements must be observed when the vehicle or
components of the airbag are scrapped . The specialist workshops and the
Vehicle disposal centres are familiar with these requirements.
WARNING
•
If repairs are not carried out by a professional, or if the airbags are used
incorrectly, the risk of severe or fatal injuries is increased. The airbags may
fail to inflate, or could inflate in the wrong circumstances.
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Do not cover or stick anything on the steering wheel hub or the soft
plastic surface of the airbag unit on the passenger side of the dashboard,
and do not obstruct or modify them in any way.
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It is important not to attach any objects such as cup holders or tele-
phone mountings to the surfaces covering the airbag units.
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To clean the steering wheel or dash panel, you may use only a dry cloth
or one moistened with water. Never clean the dash panel and surface of the
airbag module with cleansers containing solvents. Solvents cause the
surface to become porous. If the airbag inflates, disintegrating plastic
parts can cause substantial injuries.
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Never attempt to repair, adjust, remove or install parts of the airbag
system.
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Any work on the airbag system or re moval and installation of the airbag
components for other repairs (such as repairs to the steering wheel) should
be performed only by a qualified workshop. Qualified workshops have the
necessary tools, repair information and qualified personnel.
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Cockpit79
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The tyre monitor indicator compares wh
eel revolutions and with this informa-
tion, the diameter of each wheel using the ABS sensors. If the diameter of a
wheel changes, the tyre monitor indicator lights
. The wheel diameter
changes when:
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Tyre pressure is insufficient.
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The tyre structure is damaged.
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The vehicle is unbalanced because of a load.
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The wheels of one axle are under more pressure (for example, driving with
a trailer or on extreme slopes).
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The vehicle is fitted with snow chains.
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The emergency wheel is fitted.
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The wheel on one axle is changed.
Tyre pressure adjustment
Following the modification to tyre pressure or changing one or more wheels,
the button ⇒ page 78, fig. 48 must be kept pressed while the ignition is on
until an acoustic signal is heard.
If the wheels are under excessive load (for example, driving with a trailer or
heavy load), the tire pressure must be increased to the recommended value
for a full load (see the sticker on the inside of the fuel flap). If the tyre monitor
system button is pressed the new tyre pressures are confirmed.
The tyre pressure monitor indicator
 lights
If the tyre pressure of one wheel is much lower than the value set by the driver
then the indicator lights. ⇒
The tyre pressure monitor indicator  flashes
If the tyre pressure indicator flashes, this indicates a fault. Go to the nearest
specialist workshop.
WARNING
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When the tyre pressure indicator lights, reduce speed immediately and
avoid any sudden manoeuvre or brakin g. Stop when possible, and check
the tyre pressure and status.
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The driver is responsible for correct tyre pressure. For this reason, tyre
pressure must be regularly checked.
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Under certain circumstances (for example, in a sports situation, in
winter conditions or on a dirt track) the tyre monitor indicator may light or
function incorrectly.Note
If the battery is disconnected, the yellow indicator
 lights after turning the
ignition on. This should turn off after a brief trip.
Engine management

This warning lamp monitors the engine management system
for petrol engines.The warning lamp
 (Electronic Power Control) lights up when the ignition
is switched on to show that the lamp is working properly. It should go out
when the engine ha s started running.
If a fault develops in the electronic engine management system while you are
driving, this warning lamp will light up . Take the vehicle to an Authorised
Service Centre as soon as possible and have the engine checked.
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Unlocking and locking101
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– Operate the button once for locking on the remote control, the
indicators will flash.
– Operate the button once for unlocking on the remote control for more than 2 seconds.
– The key will have been programmed and the vehicle will unlock, confirming at the same time the synchronisation.It is possible that the vehicle could no longer be opened and closed with the
remote control if the button is repeatedly pressed outside of the effective
range of the radio frequency remote cont rol. The remote control key will have
to be resynchronised.
Spare remote control keys are available from Authorised Service Centres, they
must be matched to the locking system.
Up to eight remote control keys can be used.Anti-theft alarm system*Description of anti-theft alarm system*
The anti-theft alarm triggers an alarm if unauthorised move-
ments are detected around the vehicle.The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle or steal
it. Audible and visible alarms are triggered if the car is opened using the
mechanical key, or if unauthorised access is gained to the vehicle.
The anti-theft alarm system is automatically switched on when the vehicle is
locked. The system is then primed. When does the system trigger an alarm?
The system triggers an alarm if the following unauthorised actions are carried
out when the car is locked:
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Mechanical opening of the vehicle with the vehicle key
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Opening a door
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Opening the bonnet
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Opening the tailgate
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Switching on the ignition
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Movements in the vehicle
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Undue manipulation of the alarm
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Battery handling
The horn is sounded and the turn signals flash for approx. 30 seconds. This
may be repeated up to 10 times depending on the country.
Opening the doors mechanically (emergency opening)
If the remote control function fails, you will have to use the key to unlock the
car. This is done as follows:
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Unfold the key by pressing the button shown by the (arrow).
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Use the lock on the driver door to unlo ck the vehicle. The anti-theft alarm
system remains active, but an alarm is not triggered immediately.
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Switch on the ignition within 15 seconds. When the ignition is switched
on, the electronic immobiliser recognise s a valid vehicle key and deactivates
the anti-theft alarm system. If you do not switch on the ignition within 15
seconds, the alarm is triggered.
How is the alarm switched off?
When the vehicle is unlocked via the unlocking button of the remote control
or when the key is inserted in the ignition lock.
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Checking and refilling levels221
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Checking tyre pressure
The correct tyre pressure can be seen on the sticker on the
inside of the tank flap.1. Read the required tyre inflation pressure from the sticker. The
values refer to Summer tyres. For Winter tyres, you must add 0.2
bar to the values given on the sticker.
2. The tyre pressures should only be checked when the tyres are cold. The slightly raised pressures of warm tyres must not be
reduced.
3. Adjust the tyre pressure to the load you are carrying.Tyre pressure
The correct tyre pressure is especially important at high speeds. The pressure
should therefore be checked at least once a month and before starting a
journey.
WARNING
A tyre can easily burst if the pressure is too low, causing an accident!•
At continuously high speeds, a tyre with insufficient pressure flexes
more. In this way it becomes too hot, and this can cause tread separation
and tyre blow-out. Always observe the recommended tyre pressures.
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If the tyre pressure is too low or too high, the tyres will wear prema-
turely and the vehicle will not handle well. Risk of accident!For the sake of the environment
Under-inflated tyres will increase fuel consumption.
Tyre service life
The service life of tyres is dependent on tyre pressure, driving
style and fitting.
Fig. 162 Tyre tread wear
indicatorsFig. 163 Changing
wheels
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Checking and refilling levels
222Wear indicators
The original tyres on your vehicle have 1.6 mm high “tread wear
indi cators ” ⇒ p
age 221, fig. 162 running acro ss the tread. Depending on the
make, there will be six to eight of them evenly spaced around the tyre. Mark-
ings o n the tyre sidewall (fo r instance the letters “TWI” or other symbols) indi-
cate the positions of the tread wear indicators. The minimum tread depth
required by law is 1.6 mm (measured in the tread grooves next to the tread
wear indicators). Worn tyres must be replaced. Different figures may apply in
export countries ⇒.
Tyre pressure
Incorrect tyre pressure causes premature wear and could cause tyre blow-out.
For this reason, the tyre pressure should be checked at least once per month
⇒ page 221.
Driving style
Fast cornering, heavy acceleration and hard braking all increase tyre wear.
Changing wheels around
If the front tyres are worn considerably more than the rear ones it is advisable
to change them around as shown ⇒page 221, fig. 163. All the tyres will then
last for about the same time.
Wheel balance
The wheels on new vehicles are balanced. However, various factors encoun-
tered in normal driving can cause them to become unbalanced, which results
in steering vibration.
Unbalanced wheels should be rebalanced, as they otherwise cause excessive
wear on steering, suspension and tyre s. A wheel must also be rebalanced
when a new tyre is fitted.
Incorrect wheel alignment
Incorrect wheel alignment causes excessiv e tyre wear, impairing the safety of
the vehicle. If tyres show excessive wear, you should have the wheel align-
ment checked by an Authorised Service Centre.
WARNING
There is a serious danger of accidents if a tyre bursts during driving!•
The tyres must be replaced at the latest when the tread is worn down to
the tread wear indicators. Failure to do so could result in an accident. Worn
tyres do not grip well at high speeds on wet roads. There is also a greater
risk of “aquaplaning”.
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At continuously high speeds, a tyre with insufficient pressure flexes
more. This causes it to overheat. This can cause tread separation and tyre
blow-out. Risk of accident. Always observe the recommended tyre pres-
sures.
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If tyres show excessive wear, you should have the running gear checked
by an Authorised Service Centre.
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Keep chemicals such as oil, fuel and brake fluid away from tyres.
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Damaged wheels and tyres must be replaced immediately!For the sake of the environment
Under-inflated tyres will increase fuel consumption.New tyres and wheels
New tyres and wheels have to be run-in.The tyres and wheel rims are an essen tial part of the vehicles design. The
tyres and rims approved by SEAT are specially matched to the characteristics
of the vehicle and make a major contribution to good road holding and safe
handling ⇒.
Tyres should be replaced at least in pairs and not individually (i.e. both front
tyres or both rear tyres together). A knowledge of tyre designations makes it
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If and when243
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Xenon headlights
19)
Dipped beam and full lights - D1S
20)
Light burst and additional full lights - H1
Position W5W
Indicators PY21W
Fog lights
Fog lights - H3
Upper rear light
Stop/Position - P21W
21)
Indicator - R10W
Lower rear light
Fog light - P21W
Reverse light - P21W
Side turn indicator
Side turn indicator - W5W
Registration plate light
Registration plate light - C5W
Note
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Due to the difficulty in accessing the lamps, these must be changed by an
Authorised Service Centre. However, the following is a description of how to
change the lamps except for the fog lights* and interior lamps.
Main headlight lamps
Turn signals
Dipped headlights
Main beam headlights
Side lights
19)For these type of headlights, the bulbs must be changed by an Authorised Service
Centre, given that complex elements of the vehicle must be removed and that the au-
tomatic control system must be reset.20)Xenon discharge lamps emit 2.5 times as much light flux and have a useful life five
times greater than halogen lamps, this means that, except in case of an abnormal
fault, there is no need to change the bulbs during the vehicle life.21)Electronically controlled single filament lamp for Stop/Position lamp. If the lamp
blows it will not work in either position or Stop position
Fig. 173 Main headlight
lamps
AAABACAD
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Index283
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Incorrectly fastened . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Not worn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Seat belts protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Selective opening* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Selector lever locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Selector lever positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Service interval display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Side lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Sitting position Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Incorrect sitting position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Sitting position, occupants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Sliding/tilting roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225, 261
Soot accumulation in the diesel engine particle fil- ter *
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Starting Petrol engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160, 161
After the fuel tank has been run dry . . . . . . 162
Steam cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Steering wheel audio controls audio + telephone version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
audio version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Steering wheel controls Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Steering wheel height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 157
Storage compartment Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Stowage area Centre arm rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Other stowage areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Stowage compartment Front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Stowage in the luggage compartment . . . . . . . 135
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Sunroof blind Sliding/tilting roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Switch Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Switches Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Electrical exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Sliding/tilting roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Switching off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
TTailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Emergency opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Tank fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
reserve indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
TCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
TCS (Traction control system) Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
The danger of not using the seat belt . . . . . . . . 22
Tightening torque of wheel bo lts . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Tire-Mobility-System (Tyre r epair kit) . . . . . . . . 233
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183, 260
Towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Towing bracket, fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Towing eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Traction control system warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Trailer turn signals Indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Trailer weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Trips, checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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Index
284Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75, 116
Two-way radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Type plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Tyre Mobility-System (Tyre repair kit) . . . . . . . 227
Tyre monitor indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227, 233
Tyres and wheels Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Tyres service life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Tyres tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Tyres with directional tread pattern . . . . . . . . . 220UUmbrella holder belt* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Underbody sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Using the Tiptronic gear system . . . . . . . . . . . . 168VVehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Vehicle data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Vehicle paint Car care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Vehicle tools Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Vehicle wallet storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Ventilation slits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Volumetric sensor*
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Deactivati

on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
WWarning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Warning reports Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Yellow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Warning texts in the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Washing by hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Washing with high pressure cleaners . . . . . . . 189
Water warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Water in the windscreen washer tank . . . . . . . 213
Wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230, 261 Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Wheel change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Wheel trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220, 260
Why assume the correct sitting position? . . . . . 30 Why should head restraints be correctly adjusted?
13
Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 21
Why wear seatbelts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Windscreen washer fluid Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Windscreen wiper blades Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Changing blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Changing the rear blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Winter driving Diesel engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Wiper/wash automatic function . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Working in the engine compartment . . . . . . . . 203
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