2008 Seat Altea Freetrack Owner's Manual

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Note
For electronic and vehicle equipment on e or more of these menus will be
displayed.Lights and visibility menu
From this menu it is it possible to alter the vehicle lighting settings.Open Lights and visibility Menu
– Select the option Configuration from the main menu: “Main
menu” and press button on the windscreen wiper lever. – Select the option
Lights & visibility from the menu and press
button on the windscreen wiper lever.
Example of menu use: “Example of menu use”
Note
For electronic and vehicle equipment on e or more of these menus will be
displayed.
AA
AA
Lights & visibility Function
Coming Home/
Leaving Home The lighting dura
tion may be modified, in steps of 10 seconds, from a minimum of 10 seconds to a maxi-
mum of 90 seconds
The function may also be deactivated.
Indicator conf. With the convenience mode activated, the indicator will blink at least three times when turned on.
Manufacturer's settings The manufacturer's predefined values for the functions of this menu are restored.
Back This returns to the Configuration menu
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72Warning lampsOverview of the warning lamps
The warning lamps indicate a number of different functions and possible faults.
Fig. 47 Instrument panel with warning lamps. Some of
the items of equipment listed here are fitted only on
certain models/model years or are optional extras.
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Item
Symbol Meaning of warning and control lamps Further information

Fuel level / reserve ⇒page 75

Coolant level / coolant temperature ⇒page 75

Rear fog light switched on ⇒page 76


Turn signals in operation ⇒page 76

Trailer turn signals in operation ⇒page 76

Main beam switched on ⇒page 76

Bulb defective ⇒page 77

Cruise control system switched on ⇒page 77

Washer fluid level ⇒page 77


Parking brake applied
or low brake fluid level or
fault in brake system ⇒
page 77

Engine oil pressure ⇒page 78

ABS system fault ⇒page 78


Pollen accumulation in the diesel engine particulate filter ⇒page 79

Alternator fault ⇒page 79
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
Fasten seat belts! ⇒page 19

Tyre pressure ⇒page 80

Engine fault (petrol engine) ⇒page 81

Glow plug system for diesel engine
If lit: preheating active
If flashing: engine fault ⇒
page 81

Airbag or belt tension device system fault or airbag disabled ⇒page 28 ⇒page 31

Fault in the emission control system ⇒page 81

If flashing: electronic stabilisation programme (ESP) is
working
If it remains lit: ESP malfunction or off ⇒
page 81

Operate foot brake ⇒page 82

Electromechanical steering ⇒page 82

Brake pad wear indicator ⇒page 82

Door open indicator ⇒page 82
SAFE Electronic immobiliser ⇒page 83
Item
Symbol Meaning of warning and control lamps Further information
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WARNING
•
Failure to observe warning lamps and warning messages can result in
serious personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
•
The risk of an accident increases if your vehicle breaks down. Use a
warning triangle to draw the attention of other road users to your
stationary vehicle so that it does not represent a danger.
•
The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a dangerous area!
Before you open the bonnet to work on the engine or in the engine compart-
ment, you must switch off the engine and allow it to cool to reduce the risk
of scalding or other injuries. Read and observe the relevant warnings
⇒ page 215.Note
•
The appropriate warning lamp for a fault will light up in vehicles without
warning or information texts in the display.
•
In vehicles with warning or information texts in the display, the appro-
priate warning lamp for a fault will ligh t up and a warning or information text
will also appear in the display.
Fuel level / reserve

This symbol lights up to indicate that the fuel tank is down to
the reserve level.This lights when only 7 litres of fuel remain in the tank (8 litres for vehicles
with four-wheel drive). Also, an audible warning is given. This serves as a
reminder to fill up with fuel at the earliest opportunity ⇒page 212. The instrument panel displays
shows the following message
9): PLEASE
REFUEL!
Coolant Level* / temperature

The warning lamp lights up if the coolant temperature is too
high or if the coolant level is too low.There is a fault if:•
The warning symbol does not go out again after a few seconds.
•
The warning lamp lights up or flashes while the vehicle is moving, while
three acoustic warning signals ⇒ are emitted.
This means that either the coolant level is too low or the coolant temperature
is too high.
Coolant temperature too high
The instrument panel displays shows the following message
10): CHECK
COOLANT INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL .
First look at the coolant temperature gauge. The coolant temperature is too
high if the needle is over the warning area on the dial. Stop the vehicle,
switch off the engine and wait for it to cool down. Check the coolant level.
If the coolant level is correct, the over heating may be caused by a malfunction
of the radiator fan. Check the radiator fan fuse and have it replaced if neces-
sary ⇒page 252.
If the warning lamp lights up again after driving on for a short distance, stop
the vehicle and switch off the engine . Contact an Authorised Service Centre
or a qualified workshop.
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76Coolant level too low
The instrument panel displays shows the following message
11): STOP CHECK
COOLANT INSTRUCTION MANUAL ⇒ page 223.
First look at the coolant temperature gauge. If the needle is in the normal
range, top up with coolant at the earliest opportunity ⇒ .
WARNING
•
If your vehicle is immobilised for any technical reasons, move it to a
safe distance from traffic. Turn off the engine, turn on the hazard lights and
place the warning triangle.
•
Never open the bonnet if you can see or hear steam or coolant escaping
from the engine compartment. Risk of scalding. Wait until you can no
longer see or hear escaping steam or coolant.
•
The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a dangerous area!
Before carrying out any work in the engine compartment, switch off the
engine and allow it to cool down. Alwa ys note the corresponding warnings
⇒ page 215.
Rear fog light

This warning lamp lights up when the rear fog light is switched on
. Further
information ⇒page 111.
Turn sig nals
 
The warning lamp flashes when the turn signals are in oper-
ation.Depending on which turn signal is operated, either the left
 or right
 indi-
cator lamp flashes. Both warning lamps will flash at the same time when the
hazard warning lights are switched on.
If one turn signal fails, the warning lamp will start flashing twice as fast.
For further information on the indicator signals, please see ⇒page 116.
Trailer turn signals

This warning lamp also flashes when the turn signals are
operated while towing a caravan or trailer.The warning lamp
 flashes when the turn signals are operated, provided a
trailer is correctly attached and connected to the vehicle.
The warning lamp will not flash if one of the turn signals on the trailer fails.
Main beam headlights

This warning lamp lights up when the main beams are on.The warning lamp
 lights up when the main beams are on or when the
headlight flasher is operated.
Further information ⇒page 116.
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Bulb defect

The warning lamp lights up when a bulb in the vehicle's exte-
rior lighting is defective.The warning lamp
 lights up when a bulb in the vehicle's exterior lighting
(e.g. left-hand main beam) is defective.
The instrument panel displays shows the following message
12): LEFT FULL
LIGHT FAULT .
Cruise control system*

The warning lamp comes on when the cruise control system
is switched on.The warning lamp
 lights up when the cruise control system is switched on.
For further notes on the cruise control system, please see ⇒page 176.
Washer fluid

This warning lamp lights up to indicate that the windscreen
washer level is too low.This serves as a reminder to fill up the reservoir at the earliest opportunity
⇒page 225.
The following message is shown on the instrument panel display
13): REFILL
WINDSCREEN WASHER FLUID .
Brake system* / handbrake


The warning lamp lights up if the handbrake is applied, if the
brake fluid level falls too low or if there is a fault in the brake
system.
This warning lamp
 lights up if
•
If the handbrake is on
If you drive faster than 6 km/h with the handbrake on, the following message
will appear in the instrument panel display
14): HANDBRAKE ON. Also, an
audible warning is given.
•
If the brake fluid level is too low ⇒page 228
The instrument panel displays shows the following message
14): STOP BRAKE
FLUID INSTRUCTION MANUAL .
•
If there is a fault in the brake system
The instrument panel displays shows the following message
14): BRAKE
SYSTEM FAULT INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL .
This warning lamp can light up together with the anti-lock brake system
warning lamp.
WARNING
•
Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings on
⇒ page 215, “Working in the engine compartment”.
•
If the brake warning lamp does not go out, or if it lights up when
driving, the brake fluid level ⇒page 228, “Brake fluid” in the reservoir is
too low. Risk of accident. Stop the vehicle and do not drive on. Obtain tech-
nical assistance.
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If the brake warning lamp
 lights up together with the ABS warning
lamp
, the control function of the ABS could be out of action. This could
cause the rear wheels to lock quickly when you brake. This could cause the
rear to break away. Risk of skidding. Stop the vehicle and seek technical
assistance.
Engine oil pressure

This warning lamp indicates that the engine oil pressure is
too low.If this warning symbol starts to flash, and is accompanied by three audible
warnings, switch off the engine and check the oil level. If the oil level is too
low, add more engine oil ⇒page 218.
The instrument panel displays shows the following message
15): STOP
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL .
If the symbol flashes although the oil level is correct, do not drive on. The
engine must not even run at idle speed. Obtain technical assistance.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)


A warning lamp system monitors the ABS.
The warning lamp
 should light up for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on. It goes out again after the system has run through an automatic
test sequence. There is a fault in the ABS if:
•
The warning lamp
 does not light up when the ignition is switched on.
•
The warning lamp does not go
out again after a few seconds.
•
The warning lamp lights up when the vehicle is moving.
The vehicle can still be braked in the normal way (except that the ABS control
function will not function). Please take the vehicle to a qualified workshop as
soon as possible. For further information on the ABS see the ⇒page 181.
If a fault occurs in the ABS, the ESP* warning lamp will also light up.
Brake system fault
If the ABS warning lamp
 lights up together with the brake warning lamp
, this indicates not only a fault in the ABS function, but also a possible fault
in the brake system ⇒.
WARNING
•
Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings on
⇒ page 215.
•
If the brake warning lamp
 should light up together with the ABS
warning lamp
, stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid
level in the reservoir ⇒page 228, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid level has
dropped below the “MIN” mark you must not drive on. Risk of accident.
Obtain technical assistance.
•
If the brake fluid level is correct, the fault in the brake system may have
been caused by a failure of the ABS system. This could cause the rear
wheels to lock quickly when you brake. This could cause the rear to break
away. Risk of skidding. Stop the vehicle and seek technical assistance.
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