Lights and visibility91
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Switching main beam on and off
– Turn the light switch to position
.
– Press the lever forward ⇒ page 90, fig. 59 to switch on the
main beams.
– Pull the lever back towards you to switch the main beam head- lights off again.
Headlight flasher
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel to operate the flasher.
Switching on parking lights
– Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the lock.
– Move the lever up or down to turn on the right or left-hand parking lights respectively.
WARNING
The main beam can dazzle other driver s. Risk of accident! Never use the
main beam headlights or the headli ght flasher if they could dazzle other
drivers.
Note
•
The turn signals only work when the ignition is switched on. The corre-
sponding warning lamp
or flashes in the combi-instrument. The
warning lamp
flashes when the turn signals are operated, provided a
trailer is correctly attached and connected to the vehicle. If a turn signal bulb
is defective, the warning lamp flashes at double speed. If the trailer turn signal bulbs are damaged, warning lamp
does not light up. You should
have the bulb replaced.
•
The main beam headlights can only be switched on if the dipped beam
headlights are alrea dy on. The warning lamp
then comes on in the combi-
instrument.
•
The headlight flasher comes on for as long as you pull the lever – even if
no other lights are switched on. The warning lamp
then comes on in the
combi-instrument.
•
When the parking lights are switched on, the headlight and the rear light
on the corresponding side of the vehicle light up. The parking lights will only
work if the key is removed from the ignition. If the lights are switched on, a
buzzer gives an audible warning while the driver door is open.
•
If the turn signal lever is left on after the key has been taken out of the
ignition lock, an acoustic signal sounds when the driver door is opened. This
is a reminder to switch off the turn signal, unless of course you wish to leave
the parking light on.
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138Switching the cruise control system on and offSwitching on the system
–Move the control ⇒ fig. 101 to the left to ON.
Switching off the system
– Move the control to the right to OFF or turn the ignition off
when the vehicle is stationary.
Setting speed*–Press the lower part SET of the rocker switch ⇒fig. 102 once
briefly when you have reached the speed you wish to set.When you release the rocker switch, the current speed is set and held
constant.
Fig. 101 Turn signal and
main beam lever: Switch
and rocker switch for CCS
AA
AA
Fig. 102 Turn signal and
main beam lever: switch
and rocker switch for CCS
AB
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Driving139
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Adjusting set speed*
The speed can be altered without touching the accelerator or
the brake.Setting a higher speed
– Press the upper part RES of the rocker switch ⇒fig. 103 to
increase the speed. The vehicle will continue to accelerate for as
long as you keep the rocker switch pressed. When you release
the switch, the new speed is stored.
Setting a lower speed
–Press the lower part SET– of the rocker switch to reduce the
speed. The vehicle will automatically reduce its speed for as long
as you keep the switch pressed. When you release the switch, the
new speed is stored.
When you increase speed with the accelerator and then release the pedal, the
system will automatically restore the set speed. This will not be the case,
however, if the vehicle speed is more than 10 km/h higher than the stored
speed for longer than 5 minutes. The speed will have to be stored again.
Control of the set speed is switched off if you reduce speed by depressing the
brake pedal. Reactivate the control by pressing once on the upper part of the
rocker switch RES+ ⇒ fig. 103 .
WARNING
It is dangerous to use a set speed whic h is too high for the current road,
traffic or weather conditions. Risk of accident.Switching off the system temporarily*The cruise control system will be switched off in the following situations:•
if the brake pedal is depressed,
Fig. 103 Turn signal and
main beam lever: switch
and rocker switch for CCS
AB
AA
AB
Fig. 104 Turn signal and
main beam lever: switch
and rocker switch for CCS
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140•
if the clutch pedal is depressed,
•
if the vehicle is accelerated to over 180 km/h,
•
when the lever is move d in the direction of OFF without fully being
engaged.
To resume cruise control, release the brake or clutch pedal or reduce the
vehicle speed to less than 180 km/h and press once on the upper part of the
rocker switch RES ⇒ page 139, fig. 104 .
WARNING
It is dangerous to use a set speed which is too high for the current road,
traffic or weather conditions. Risk of accident.Completely switching off the system
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
The system is completely turned off by moving the control all the way to
the right-hand side (OFF engaged), or when the vehicle is stationary, ignition
off.
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox
To completely turn off the cruise control system, engage the gear selection
lever into one of the following positions: P , N , R or 1 or stop the vehicle and
turn the ignition off.
AA
AB
Fig. 105 Turn signal and
main beam lever: switch
and rocker switch for CCS
AA
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If and when
208Bulb changeGeneral notesBefore changing any bulb first turn off the equipment concerned.
Do not touch the bulb glass. Fingerprints vaporise in the heat, causing a
reduction in the bulb life and conden sation on the mirror surface, thus
reducing efficiency.
A bulb should only be replaced by one of the same type. The type is inscribed
on the bulb, either on the glass part or on the base.
It is highly recommended to keep a box of spare bulbs in the vehicle. At the
very least, the bulbs that most affect road safety should have spares in the
vehicle.
Rear lights on frame
Brake/position 12V/P21/5W
Turn signals 12V/P21W Rear lights on tailgate
small position light 12V/W5W
antifog lamp 12V/P21W
reverse lamp 12V/P21W
Single reflector headlamps*
full beam/dipped 12V 60/55W (H4)
turn signals 12V/PY21W
position lights 12/W5W
Double reflector headlamps
dipped beam 12V/55W (H7)
full beam 12V/55W (H3)
turn signals 12V/PY21W
position lights 12V/W5W
Xenon headlights
8)
Dipped beam 12V/35W (D1S)
9)
full beam 12V/55W (H7)
10
Cable control unit 5
11 Clima fan 5
12 Vacant
13 Jatco unit for automatic gearbox 5
14 Vacant
15 Vacant
16 Vacant
Number
Electrical equipment Amperes
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Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
turn signals 12V/PY21W
position lights 12V/W5W
Fog lights*
Fog lights 12V/55W (H3)
Registration plate light
Registration plate light - C5W
Caution
•
The halogen lamps (H3, H7, H4...) are pressurised and might explode on
changing them.
•
Therefore protective gloves and glasses should be worn when changing a
halogen lamp.Note
•
Due to the difficulty in accessing the lamps, any replacement work should
be done by a SEAT dealer. However, we shall explain how to change these
lamps, except for the xenon lights*.
Main headlight lamps
Dipped headlights
Main beam headlights
8)On this type of headlight, the bulb changes must be made by the SEAT dealer, given
that complex elements must be removed from the vehicle and a reset must be made
on the automatic control system incorporated.9)The Xenon bulbs discharge 2.5 times the light flux and have an average lifespan of 5
times more than that of halogen bulbs, this means that, except due to unusual circum-
stances, there is no need to change the bulbs for the whole life of the vehicle.
Fig. 140 Main headlight
lampsFig. 141 Main headlight
lamps
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Fitting the front towing eye
– First remove the right hand cover from the lower part of the bumper.
– Remove the bolt ⇒page 221, fig. 159 .
– Take the towing ring and the wheel spanner out of the vehicle tool kit.
– Turn the ring to the left with the box spanner until it is correctly screwed in.
– To remove the ring, turn to the right with the box spanner.Tow-rope or tow-bar
It is easier and safer to tow a vehicle with a tow-bar. You should only use a
tow-rope if you do not have a tow-bar.
A tow-rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the loading on both vehicles.
It is advisable to use a tow-rope made of synthetic fibre or similarly elastic
material.
Attach the tow-rope or the tow-bar only to the towing eyes provided or a
towing bracket.
Driving style
Towing requires some experience, especially when using a tow-rope. Both
drivers should be familiar with the te chnique required for towing. Inexperi-
enced drivers should not attempt to tow-start or tow away another vehicle.
Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle and take care to avoid jerking the
tow-rope. When towing on an unpaved ro ad, there is always a risk of over-
loading and damaging the anchorage points.
The ignition of the vehicle being towed must be switched on to prevent the
steering wheel from locking and also to allow the use of the turn signals,
horn, windscreen wipers and washers. As the brake servo does not work if the
engine is not running, you must apply
considerably more pressure to the brake pedal than you normally would.
As the power assisted steering does not work if the engine is not running, you
will need more strength to steer than you normally would.
Towing vehicles with an automatic gearbox
•
Put the selector lever into position “N”.
•
Do not drive faster than 50 km/h when towing a vehicle.
•
Do not tow further than 50 km.
•
If a breakdown vehicle is used, the vehicle must be towed with the front
wheels raised.Note
•
Observe legal requirements when towing or tow-starting.
•
Switch on the hazard warning lights of both vehicles. However, observe
any regulations to the contrary.
•
For technical reasons, vehicles with an automatic gearbox must not be
tow-started.
•
If damage to your vehicle means that there is no lubricant in the gearbox,
you must raise the drive wheels while the vehicle is being towed.
•
If the vehicle has to be towed more than 50 km, the front wheels must be
raised during towing, and towing should be carried out by a qualified person.
•
The steering wheel is locked when the vehicle has no electrical power. The
vehicle must then be towed with the front wheels raised. Towing should be
carried out by a qualified person.
•
The towing eye should always be kept in the vehicle. Please refer to the
notes on ⇒page 221, “Tow-starting*”.
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Index251
TTailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Tank
fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
reserve indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
TCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
TCS (Traction control system) Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
The danger of not using the seat belt . . . . . . . . 19
Tightening torque of wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152, 228
Towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Towing bracket, fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Towing eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Traction control system warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Trailer turn signals Indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Trailer weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Trips, checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61, 91
Two-way radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Type plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Tyre Mobility-System (Tyre repair kit) . . . 194, 200
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194, 200
Tyres and wheels
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Tyres service life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Tyres tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Tyres with directional tread pattern . . . . . . . . . 187
UUnderbody sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
USB* connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111VVehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Vehicle data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Vehicle interior heating or cooling system . . . 118
Vehicle paint Car care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Vehicle tools Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Vehicle wallet storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Ventilation slits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Volumetric sensor*
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
WWarning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Warning triangles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Washing by hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Washing with high pressure cleaners . . . . . . . 158
Water in the windscreen washer tank . . . . . . . 181
Wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197, 229Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Wheel change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Wheel trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187, 228
Why assume the correct sitting position? . . . . . 26
Why should head restraints be correctly adjusted? 12
Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 18
Why wear seatbelts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Windscreen defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Windscreen wiper blades Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
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