2006 Seat Cordoba service

Seat belts
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– Press the upper part of the shoulder belt guide and hold it in this position ⇒page 25, fig. 16.
– Move the shoulder belt guide up or down until you have adjusted the seat belt ⇒page 23.
– After adjusting, pull the shoulder belt sharply to check that the catch on the shoulder belt guide is engaged securely.Incorrectly fastened seat belts
Incorrectly worn seat belts can cause severe injuries.Seat belts can provide optimal protection only if the belt web is
properly worn. The seat belts must be fastened exactly in the order
described in this chapter. An incorrect sitting position impairs
substantially the protection a seat belt offers and can lead to severe
or fatal injuries. The risk of severe or fatal injuries is especially
increased when a deploying airbag strikes an occupant who has
assumed an incorrect sitting position . As driver, you are responsible
for all vehicle occupants, especially children. Therefore:
– Never permit anyone to assume an incorrect sitting position in the vehicle while travelling ⇒.
WARNING
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An incorrectly worn seat belt incr eases the risk of severe injuries.
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Before every trip, instruct your passengers to adjust their seat belts
properly and to wear them during the trip.
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Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the use
of seat belts ⇒ page 21.
Belt tension devices*Function of the belt tension device
During a frontal collision, the se at belts on the front seats are
tensioned automatically.The seat belts for the front occupants are equipped with belt tension devices.
Sensors will trigger the belt tension devices during severe head-on, lateral
and rear collisions only if the seat belt is being worn. This retracts and
tightens the seat belts, reducing the forward motion of the occupants.
The belt tension device ca n be triggered only once.
The belt tension devices will not be triggered in the event of a light frontal,
side or rear collision, if the vehicle overturns, or in situations where no large
forces act on the front, side or rear of the vehicle.
Note
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If the belt tension devices are triggered, a fine dust is produced. This is
normal and is no indication that there was a fire in the vehicle.
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The relevant safety requirements must be observed when the vehicle or
components of the system are scrapped. A qualified workshop is familiar with
these regulations and will be pleased to pass on the information to you.
Service and disposal of belt tension devicesThe belt tension devices are components of the seat belts that are installed
in the seats of your vehicle. If you work on the belt tension devices or remove
and install parts of the system when performing other repair work, the seat
belt may be damaged. The consequence may be that, in the event of an acci-
dent, the belt tension devices function incorrectly or not at all.
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Airbag system29
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
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Always properly adjust the front seats.
The danger of fitting a child seat on the front passenger seat
Rear-facing child seats must never be used on the front
passenger seat when the front passenger airbag is enabled.An enabled front airbag on the front passenger side is potentially a major
danger to a child. The front passenger seat is life threatening to a child if you
transport the child in a rear-facing child seat. You should always transport all
children up to 12 years of age on the rear seat.
If a rear-facing child seat is secured to the front passenger seat, an inflating
airbag can strike it with such great force that critical or fatal injuries may
result.
Therefore we urgently recommend that you transport children on the rear
seats. That is the safest place in the vehicle for children. Alternatively, the
front passenger airbag can be disabled with a key-operated switch
⇒page 41. When transporting children, use a child seat appropriate to the
age and size of each child ⇒ page 43.
For those vehicles that do not include a key lock switch to turn the airbag off,
an Authorised Service Centre must be consulted.
WARNING
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If a child seat is secured to the front passenger seat, the risk to the child
of sustaining critical or fatal injuries in the event of an accident increases.
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Never secure a rear-facing child seat to the front passenger seat if the
front passenger airbag is enabled. The child can suffer critical or fatal inju-
ries when the front passenger airbag is triggered.
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An inflating front passenger airbag can strike the rear-facing child seat
and hurl it with great force against the door, the roof or the backrest.
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If, under special circumstances, it should be necessary to transport a
child in a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat, it is absolutely
essential that you observe the following safety measures:
−Disable the front passenger airbag ⇒page 41, “Deactivating
airbags*”.
− The child seat must be approved by the child seat manufacturer for
use on a front passenger seat with front or side airbag.
− Follow the installation instructio ns of the child seat manufacturer
and absolutely observe the warnings ⇒page 43, “Child safety”.
− Before properly installing the child seat, push the front passenger
seat all the way to the rear so that the greatest possible distance to the
front passenger airbag is ensured.
− Ensure that no objects prevent the front passenger seat from being
pushed completely back.
− The backrest of the front passenger seat must be in an upright
position.
Warning lamp for airbag and belt tension device system

This warning lamp monitors the airbag and belt tension
device system.The warning lamp monitors all airbags and belt tension devices in the
vehicle, including control units and wiring connections.
WARNING (continued)
WARNING (continued)
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Airbag system
30Monitoring of airbag and belt tension device system
The functionality of the airbag and belt tension device system is constantly
monitored electronically. The warning lamp
 will light up for a few seconds
every time the ignition is switched on (self-diagnosis).
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.
Have the airbag system inspected immediately by a qualified workshop.
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
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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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We urgently recommend that you go to a qualified workshop for all work
on the airbag system.
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Never attempt to alter the front bumper or the body.
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The airbags provide protection for one accident only, if they have been
deployed they must be replaced.
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Airbag system39
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
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during a frontal collision,
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during a rear-end collision,
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if the vehicle rolls,
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or during a minor frontal collision.
WARNING
If a fault should occur in the airbag system, have the system checked imme-
diately by a qualified workshop. Otherw ise there is a danger that during a
collision, the system may fail to trigger, or not trigger correctly.Function of curtain airbags
Fu ll y i n fl a ted a i rb ag s redu ce t h e r i s k o f h ea d o r ch est i n ju r y i n
a side collision.
During some side collisions the curtain airbag is triggered on the impact side
of the vehicle ⇒fig. 24.
In certain types of accident the front, side and curtain airbags may be trig-
gered together.
When the system is triggered, the airbag is filled with propellant gas. In the
process, the curtain bag covers the side windows and door pillars.
In order to provide the desired extra protection in an accident, the airbags
have to deploy extremely rapidly (within fractions of a second). A fine dust
may develop when the airbag deploys. Th is is normal and is no indication
that there was a fire in the vehicle.
The fully deployed airbags cushion the movement of the front occupants and
help to reduce the risk of injury to the upper body.
The special design of the airbag allows the controlled escape of the propel-
lant gas when an occupant puts pressure on the bag. Thus, the head and
chest are surrounded and protected by the airbag.Safety notes on the operation of the curtain airbag system
If you use airbags correctly, they can considerably reduce the
risk of injury in many kinds of accident.
WARNING
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In order for the curtain airbags to provide their maximum protection,
the prescribed sitting position must al ways be maintained with seat belts
while travelling.
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For safety reasons, the head air bag must be disconnected in those
vehicles fitted with a passenger compartment separation screen. See an
Authorised Service Centre to make this adjustment.
Fig. 24 Deployed curtain
airbags
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Child safety
44Safety notes on using child seats
Proper use of child seats substantially reduces the risk of
injury in an accident!As the driver, you are responsible for any children you transport in
your vehicle.
– Protect your children by properly using appropriate child seats
⇒page 45.
– Always ensure that the belt webbing is properly positioned according to the instructions prov ided by the manufacturer of the
child seat.
– When travelling, do not allow children to distract you from traffic.
– Take breaks regularly during long trips. Take a break at least every two hours.
WARNING
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Never install a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat unless
the front passenger airbag has been disabled. Risk of potentially fatal inju-
ries to the child! If it is necessary, in exceptional circumstances, to trans-
port a child on the front passenger seat, always disable the front passenger
airbag ⇒ page 41, “Deactivating airbags*”.
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For those vehicles that do not include a key lock switch to turn the
airbag off, an Authorised Service Centre must be consulted.
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All passengers, especially children, must assume the proper sitting
position and be properly belted in while travelling.
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Never hold children or babies on your lap, this can result in potentially
fatal injuries to the child!
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Never allow a child to be transported in a vehicle without being properly
secured, or to stand up or kneel on a seat while travelling. In an accident,
the child could be flung through the vehicle, causing possibly fatal injuries
to themselves and other occupants.
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If children assume an improper sitting position when the car is moving,
they expose themselves to greater risk of injury during a sudden braking
manoeuvre or in an accident. This is pa rticularly the case if the child is trav-
elling on the front passenger seat and the airbag system is triggered in an
accident; this could have consequences including serious injury or death.
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A suitable child seat can protect your child!
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Never leave a child unsupervised in a child seat or alone in the vehicle.
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Depending on weather conditions, it may become extremely hot or cold
inside the vehicle. This can be fatal.
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Children who are less than 1.5 metres tall must not wear a normal seat
belt without a child restraint system, as this could cause injuries to the
abdominal and neck areas during a sudden braking manoeuvre or in an
accident.
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Do not allow the belt webbing to become twisted or jammed, or to rub
on any sharp edges.
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Incorrectly worn seat belts can cause injuries even in a minor collision
or sudden braking manoeuvres.
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The seat belt provides maximum prot ection only when the belt web is
properly positioned ⇒ page 22, “Seat belts”.
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Only one child may occupy a child seat ⇒page 45, “Child seats”.WARNING (continued)
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Child safety
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WARNING
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When travelling, children must be secured in the vehicle with a
restraint system suitable for age, weight and size.
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Never install a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat unless
the front passenger airbag has been disabled. Risk of potentially fatal inju-
ries to the child! If it is necessary in exceptional cases to transport a child
on the front passenger seat, you must always disable the front passenger
airbag ⇒ page 41, “Deactivating airbags*”.
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Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the use
of child seats ⇒ in “Safety notes on using child seats” on page 44.
Securing child seat with the “ISOFIX” system
The child seat with “ISOFIX” system can be secured quickly,
easily and safely on the rear outer seats using the system
When removing or fitting the child seat, please be sure to follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
– Move the seat as far to rear as it will go.
– Press the child seat onto the “ISOFIX” retaining rings until the
child seat can be heard to engage securely.
– Pull on both sides of the child seat to ensure that it is secure.Two “ISOFIX” retaining rings are fit ted on ea ch rear seat. The “ISOFIX”
retaining rings are attached to the seat frames.
Child seats with “ISOFIX” mountings are available from the Authorised
Service Centres.
WARNING
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The retaining rings are designed only for use with “ISOFIX” child seats.
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Never secure child seats without the “ISOFIX” system, retaining belts
or objects to the fastening rings – this c an result in potentially fatal injuries
to the child!
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Ensure that the child seat is se cured correctly using the “ISOFIX”
anchors.
Fig. 30 ISOFIX securing
rings
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Cockpit
52InstrumentsInstrument overview
The instruments display the vehicle operating status.Fig. 32 Detail of the dash panel: InstrumentsThe layout of the instruments depends upon the model and engine.
Rev counter* ⇒ page 53
Coolant temperature gauge ⇒page 53
Fuel gauge ⇒ page 54
Speedometer ⇒page 54 Digital clock*/Outside temperature display*/Multifunction
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ispla y ⇒ pa
ge 54
Display field for selector lever position ⇒page 58
Distance display with service interval display* ⇒page 55
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Cockpit
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WARNING
When working in the engine compartment, always bear in mind the safety
wa rnings ⇒ page 169.
Caution
Accessories in front of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect of the coolant. At
high outside temperatures and high engine loads, there is a risk of the
engine overheating.Fuel gauge
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and reserve indicator
Details of the instrument panel: Fuel gauge
The fuel tank has a capacity of approx. 45 litres. When the needle reaches the red area of the reserve zone
⇒fig. 34 , the
warning lamp will light and an acoustic signal will sound reminding the driver
to refuel. At this point there are still about 7 litres of fuel in the tank.
SpeedometerThe speedometer is equipped with a digital odometer and a trip counter, in
addition to a service intervals display.
During the running-in period, the instructions shown on ⇒page 143 should
be followedDigital display in the instrument panelDigital clock *– Turn the setting knob ⇒page 52, fig. 32 anti-clockwise to
the stop to set the hour. If the kn ob is turned briefly anti-clock-
wise the clock will advance one hour further.
– Turn the setting knob clockwise to the limit stop to set the minutes. If the knob is turned briefly clockwise the clock will
advance one minute further.
Fig. 34 Fuel gauge
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