2006 Seat Cordoba Owner's Manual

Seats and stowage111
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
•
Distribute the load evenly. A maximum load of 40 kg only is permitted for
each roof carrier system support bar, the load must be distributed evenly over
the entire length. However, the maximu m load permitted for the entire roof
(including the support system) of 75 kg must not be exceeded nor should the
total weight of the vehicle be exceeded. See the chapter on “Technical Data”.
•
When transporting heavy or large objects on the roof, any change in the
normal vehicle behaviour due to a change in the centre of gravity or an
increased wind resistance must be taken into account. For this reason, a suit-
able speed and driving style must be used.
•
For those vehicles fitted with a sunroof*, ensure that it does not contact
the load on the roof carrier system when opened.
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Air conditioning
112Air conditioningHeatingControls– Using the controls ⇒fig. 83 and and with the switch
you can set the temperature, air distribution and the blower
speed.
– Press the button to switch air recirculation mode on or off. A button is illuminated by a yellow lamp for as long as the function
is switched on.Temperature
Switch sets the temperature. The required temperature inside the vehicle
cannot be lower than the ambient temp erature. Maximum heat output, which is needed to defrost the windows quickly, is only available when the engine
has reached its operating temperature.
Blower
The air flow can be set at four speeds with switch . The blower should
always be set at the lowest speed when driving slowly.
Air distribution
Control for setting the flow of
air in the required direction.
 – Air distribution towards the windsc reen. Air recirculation is, for safety
reasons, not possible in this position. – Air distribution to the upper body. – Air distribution to footwell – Air distribution to the windscreen and the footwell.
Air recirculation mode

Air recirculation on (button symbol lights up) prevents strong odours
in the outside air from entering the vehicle interior, for example when driving
through a tunnel or queuing in traffic ⇒.
When the outside temperature is low, us ing air recirculation mode provides
more effective heating by heating air from the vehicle interior instead of cold
air from outside.
WARNING
•
For your safety, the windows should never be fogged up or covered with
snow or ice. This is essential to ensure good visibility. Please familiarize
yourself with the correct operation of the heating and ventilation system,
including the demist/defrost functions for the windows.
Fig. 83 On the dash
panel: Heater controls
AA
AC
AB
AD
AA
AB
AC
AD

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Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
•
In air recirculation mode, no air enters the vehicle interior from outside.
The windows can quickly fog over if the heating is switched off. Therefore,
you should never leave the air recirculation mode switched on for longer
periods, as this increases the risk of an accident.Note
•
Please observe the general notes ⇒page 120.
Vehicle ventilation or heatingVentilating the passenger compartment
– Turn the temperature selector ⇒ fig. 84 anti-clockwise.
– Turn blower switch to speed settings 1 -4. – Set the airflow to the desired direction using air distribution
control .
– Open the relevant air outlets.
Heating the interior
– Turn the temperature selector ⇒ fig. 84 clockwise to select
the required temperature.
– Turn blower switch to speed settings 1-4.
– Set the airflow to the desired direction using air distribution control .
– Open the relevant air outlets.
Defrosting the windscreen
– Turn the temperature selector ⇒ fig. 84 clockwise to the
maximum temperature.
– Turn the blower switch to setting 4.
– Set air distribution to

.
–Close outlet .
– Open and turn ou tlet towards side w indows.
De mi

sting the windscreen and the side windows
– Turn the temperature selector ⇒ fig. 84 to the heating zone.
– Turn blower swit ch to
speed settings 2-3.
– Set a

ir distribution to

.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 84 On the dash
panel: Heater controls
A1
A7
AC
AA
A7
AC
AA
AB
A3
A4
AA
A7
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114
–Close outlets 3 .
– Open and turn outlets towards side windowsWhen the windows are demisted and as a preventive measure, the switch
can be set in position
, thus obtaining geater comfort while preventing the
windows from misting again. Heating system
Maximum heat output, which is needed to defrost the windows quickly, is
only available when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
Note
Remember that the temperature of the engine coolant should be optimum to
ensure that the heating system functions correctly ( except in vehicles fitted
with additional heating*)
Air outlets
A3
A4
AC
Fig. 85 Air vent
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Air distribution
The outlets and can be closed or opened separately and the air flow
directed according to need.
Outlet closed:
operating lever in vertical position.
Outlet open: operating lever in ho rizontal position.
Swivelling the outlet with the operating lever, it is possible to direct the air
output as desired.
Semiautomatic air conditioning (Climatic)ControlsThe air conditioning system only works when the engine is running
and the blower is switched on.
– Using the controls ⇒fig. 86 and and with the switch
you can set the temperature, air distribution and the blower
speed.
– To switch a function on or off, press the appropriate button or . When the function is activated, a warning light on the button
comes on.
Temperature selector ⇒page 116
Blower control. There are four speed settings for the blower. The blower
should always be set at the lowe st speed when driving slowly.
Switch on symbol
Main air output through outlets:

1,2

5

1, 2, 5

3, 4
AC
A3
A4
Fig. 86 On the instru-
ment panel: air condi-
tioner controls
AA
AC
ABAD
AE
AAAB
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116
Air distribution control ⇒page 116
Air recirculation button ⇒page 117
Button – Coolant on button ⇒page 116WARNING
For your safety, the windows should never be fogged up or covered with
snow or ice. This is essential to ensure good visibility. Please familiarize
yourself with the correct operation of the heating and ventilation system,
including the demist/defrost functions for the windows.
Note
Please observe the general notes .Vehicle interior heating or cooling system
Heating of the vehicle interior
– Disconnect the cooling system using button ⇒fig. 87 (the
button light goes off).
– Turn the temperature selector to set the desired temperature. We recommend 22°C .
– Turn the blower switch to one of the settings 1-4.
– Use the air distribution control to guide the flow of air in the required direction: (to the windscreen), (to the upper
body), (to the footwell) and (to the windscreen and to the
footwell).
Cooling the passenger compartment
– Connect the cooling system with button (the button light
should light up).
– Turn the temperature control switch until the desired interior temperature is obtained.
– Turn the blower switch to one of the settings 1-4.
– Use the air distribution control to guide the flow of air in the required direction: (to the windscreen), (to the upper
body), (to the footwell) and (to the windscreen and to the
footwell).Heating system
Maximum heat output, which is needed to defrost the windows quickly, is
only available when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
ACAD

AE
AC
Fig. 87 On the instru-
ment panel: air condi-
tioner controls
AC
AAAC




AC




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Cooling system
When the cooling system is switched on
, not only the temperature, but also
the air humidity in the vehicle interior is reduced. This improves comfort for
the vehicle occupants and prevents misting of the windows when the outside
air humidity is high.
If the cooling system cannot be switched on this may be due to the following
reasons:
•
the engine is not running.
•
The blower is switched off.
•
The outside temperature is lower than approx. +5°C.
•
the cooling system compressor has been temporarily switched off
because the engine coolant temperature is too high.
•
The air conditioner fuse is faulty.
•
Another fault in the vehicle. Have th e air conditioner checked by a quali-
fied workshop.
Air recirculation
Air recirculation mode prevents fumes or unpleasant smells
from entering the vehicle.When air recirculation mode is switched on (button ⇒page 116, fig. 87
with warning lamp) strong odours in the outside air do not enter the vehicle
interior, for example when passing thro ugh a tunnel or in queuing traffic.
When the outside temperature is low, using air recirculation mode provides
more effective heating by heating air from the vehicle interior instead of cold
air from outside.
When the outside temperature is high, using air recirculation mode provides
more effective cooling by cooling air fr om the vehicle interior instead of warm
air from outside. For reasons of safety, air recirculation is
not possible when the control for air
distribution is set to the windscreen setting
.
WARNING
In air recirculation mode, no air enters the vehicle interior from outside. If
the air conditioning system is switched off, the windows can quickly mist
over. Therefore, you should never leav e the air recirculation mode switched
on for longer periods, as this increases the risk of an accident.
Note
When reverse gear is engaged the air recirculation connects automatically to
prevent the entrance of exhaust fumes in the vehicle on travelling backwards.
The control light on the bu tton does not light up.Economic use of the air conditioningWhen the air conditioning is switched on, the compressor consumes engine
power and has an effect on fuel consumption. Observe the following points
in order to have the equipment operating for a short a time as possible.•
If the vehicle interior has overheated due to excessive solar radiation, it is
best to open the windows or doors to allow the hot air to escape.
•
When travelling the air conditioning should not be switched on if the
windows or sun roof are open.*



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Air conditioning
118ClimatronicControl switchesThe air conditioning system only works when the engine is running
and the blower is switched on.
– Turn the temperature selector ⇒fig. 88 to set the desired
temperature.
– The functions will be switched on when the buttons are pressed. When the function is activated, a symbol is displayed on the
screen. Press the button again to switch off the function.
Blower speed control and ON / OFF system.
Blower level indicator
Outside temperature display
Defrost windscreen display Air recirculation display:
Display for air flow direction
Display
AUTO (automatic operation)
Interior temperature selected display
Display ECON (air condi tioning off)
Interior temperature selector.
Button – defrost function for the windscreen. The air drawn in from
outside the vehicle is directed at the windscreen. The air recirculation
mode, if switched on, will be switched off as soon as the defrost function
is switched on. At temperatures over 3 °C, the air conditioning system
will be switched on automatically and the blower speed will be increased
by one level in order to dry the air.
Button – Automatic temperature, ventilation and air distribution
control ⇒page 119
Fig. 88 On the instrument panel: Climatronic controls
A10
A1A2A3A4
A5A6A7A8A9A10A11

A12
AUTO
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