2008 Seat Altea Freetrack warning light

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2. Turn the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a
good view to the rear of the vehicle. The right exterior mirror will
be adjusted at the same time (synchronised).
WARNING
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The rear view convex or aspheric mirror increase the field of vision
however the objects appear smaller and further away in the mirrors. If you
use these mirrors to estimate the distance to vehicles behind you when
changing lane, you could make a mistake. Risk of accident.
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If possible, use the interior mirror to estimate distances to vehicles
behind you.
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Make sure that you do not get your finger trapped between the mirror
and the mirror base when folding back the mirrors. Risk of injury!For the sake of the environment
The exterior mirror heating should be switched off when it is no longer
needed. Fuel is wasted otherwise.
Note
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If the electrical adjustment ever fa ils to operate, the mirrors can be
adjusted by hand by lightly pressing the edge of the mirror glass.
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In vehicles with electric wing mirro rs, the following points should be
observed: if, due to an external forc e (e.g. a knock while manoeuvring), the
adjustment of the mirror housing is altered, the mirror will have to be
completely folded electrically . Do not readjust the mirror housing by hand, as
this will interfere with the mirror adjuster function.
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The rear view mirrors can be adjusted separately or simultaneously, as
described before.
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Seats and stowage
138Luggage compartment retaining net
There is a retaining net in the luggage compartment for
securing objects.– Use the fastening rings located on the side of the luggage
compartment to attach the retaining net ⇒fig. 108.
Note•
The folding table is designed for a maximum load of 50 kg. For heavier
loads fold up the table and remove.
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Do not exceed the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle
⇒ page 279.
Other stowage areasOther stowage areas can be found:•
in the centre console,
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in the door trims (front and rear),
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in the side trims of the luggage compartment,
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in the spare wheel recess in the luggage compartment (only on vehicles
with an optional anti-puncture kit*.
The clothes hooks are located on the rear roof handles.
WARNING
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Do not store loose objects on the dashboard. These objects could be
flung through the passenger compartment when the vehicle is moving (e.g.
while accelerating, braking or cornerin g) and distract the driver. Risk of
accident.
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Ensure that no objects can fall from the centre console or other stowage
areas into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. In the event of a
sudden braking manoeuvre, you will not be able to use the brake, clutch or
accelerator. Risk of accident.
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Clothing hung on the coat hooks mu st not restrict the driver's view.
Risk of accident. The coat hooks are in tended only for use with light arti-
cles of clothing. Do not leave any hard, sharp or heavy objects in hanging
articles of clothing. During sudden braking manoeuvres or accidents, espe-
cially those involving airbag deployment, these objects could injure the
vehicle occupants.
Fig. 108 Retaining net
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140
Opening and closing the armrest*/ drink holder*
– To open, pull the loop in the direction of the arrow ⇒page 139,
fig. 110 .
– To close, lift the Drink holder*/ armrest* in the direction of the arrow ⇒page 139, fig. 111 .
WARNING
Ensure that the load in the luggage compartment is correctly secured with
the retainer net when travelling with the armrest down ⇒ page 138.Multi-purpose* mobile stowage compartment - Fitting and removal
This stowage compartment may only be placed in the central
area of the rear seat
Fitting mobile stowage compartment
– Fold down the small section of the rear seat back rest, in order to
access the large section of the back rest.
– Fit the mobile stowage compartment mounting plate ⇒fig. 113 from the inside of the vehicle, through the rear
section of the seat. It should be fitted between the back rest and
the seat, in the central seat area.
– Push the plate until it clips the cushion frame. The rings of the mobile stowage compartment mounting plate appear at the front
of the seat.
– If it is difficult to make the plate clip, tilt the rear back rest of the large section forwards slightly an d then lean the back rest back-
wards to make the fitting of the mobile stowage compartment
onto the mounting plate easier.
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A2
Fig. 112 Mobile stowage
compartment Installation
Fig. 113 Mobile stowage
compartment mounting
plate
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Ashtrays*, cigarette lighter* and electrical
socketsAshtray* Opening and closing the ashtray
– To open the ashtray, lift the cover ⇒fig. 116 .
– To close, lower the cover.
Emptying the ashtray
– Extract the ashtray and empty.
WARNING
Never put paper in the ashtray. Hot ash could ignite the paper in the
ashtray.
Cigarette lighter* – Press on the cigarette lighter ⇒fig. 117 to activate it ⇒.
– Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly.
– Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the cigarette on the glowing coil.
WARNING
•
Improper use of the cigarette lighter can lead to serious injuries or start
a fire.
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Take care when using the cigarette lighter. Carelessness or negligence
when using the cigarette lighter can cause burns, risk of injury.
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The lighter only works when the ignition is turned on or the engine is
running. To avoid the risk of fire, never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
Fig. 116 Ashtray located
in the front drinks holder
Fig. 117 The cigarette
lighter is located in the
electric socket on the
front of the centre console
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Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning 157
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The air conditioning system only works when the engine is running
and the blower is switched on.
– Press the temperature control buttons ⇒page 156, fig. 132
or in order to adjust the temperature on the left hand side or
the right hand side respectively.
– The functions will be switched on when the buttons are pressed. When these functions are activated, they are indicated in the
display. Also, the de-icing and re ar heated window functions will
turn on along with their corres ponding yellow symbol. Press the
button again to switch off the function.The temperature can be adjusted separately for the left and right sides of the
vehicle interior.
Display of the selected interior temperature for the left side.
Button – Manual air recirculation mode.
Button – Central air distribution
Button – Downward air distribution
Button – Upward air distribution
Display of the selected interior temperature for the right side.
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. The button lights up yellow and the
symbol appears in the display.
Button – Rear window heating. The heating will be switched off auto-
matically approximately 20 minutes after switching on. However, it may
be turned off by pushing the button. The button lights up yellow and the
symbol appears in the display.
Temperature selector for the left side ⇒page 157 Blower control
⇒page 158
Button – Switches the 2C-Climatronic on and off ⇒page 158
Button – Automatic temperature, ventilation and air distribution
control ⇒page 157
Button – Switches heating, ventilation and air-conditioning
system off
Temperature selector for the right side ⇒page 157
WARNING
For road safety all windows must be clear of ice, snow, and condensation.
This is essential to ensure good visibility. Please familiarise yourself with
the correct operation of the heating and ventilation system, including the
anti-fog/defrost functions for the windscreens.
Note
Please observe the general notes ⇒page 160.Automatic mode
In automatic mode air temperatur e, air flow and distribution
are automatically regulated so that a specified temperature is
attained as quickly as possible and then maintained.The temperature can be adjusted separately for the left and right
sides of the vehicle interior.
Switching on automatic mode
– Press the button ⇒page 156, fig. 132 . “AUTO” is shown
on the display.
A9
A14
A1A2

A3

A4

A5

A6A7

A8

A9
A10A11
OFF
A12
AUTO
A13
ECON
A14
AUTO
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Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning 159
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Temperature
There are separate temperature selectors for the left and right sides of the
vehicle interior. The selected temperature is displayed above the selector. It
is possible to select interior tem
peratures from +16°C (61°F) to +29.5°C
(86°F). These are approximate temperat ures and the actual temperature may
be slightly higher or lower depending on the ambient conditions.
If a temperature below 16°C (61°F) is selected, the display switches to LO. In
this setting the system runs at maximum cooling output and the temperature
is not regulated.
If a temperature above 29.5°C (86°F) is selected the display switches to HI. In
this setting the system runs at maximum heating output and the temperature
is not regulated.
Blower
The air flow may be adjusted freely using the control . Always have the
blower running at a low setting to ensure a constant flow of fresh air into the
vehicle. Pushing the button
 to the minimum -1, tu rns the Climatronic off.
Air distribution
The air distribution is adjusted using the buttons , and . It is also
possible to open and close some of the air vents separately.
Switching the air conditioning system on and off
Pressing the button switches off the air conditioning system to save
fuel. The temperature continues to be regulated. The set temperature can
then only be reached if it is higher than the ambient temperature.
Air recirculation mode
Air recirculation mode prevents fumes or unpleasant smells
from entering the vehicle.– Press the button ⇒page 158, fig. 133 to switch air recir-
culation mode on or off. It is switched on if the following symbol
appears in the display

.
Air recirculation mode prevents strong odours in the ambient air from
entering the vehicle interior, for example when passing through a tunnel or in
queuing traffic.
With low temperatures outside, the air recirculation increases the effective-
ness of the heating system by heating the air inside the passenger compart-
ment rather than the air from outside.
With high ambient temperatures, the air recirculation increases the effective-
ness of the air conditioning system by cooling the air inside the passenger
compartment rather than the ambient air.
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 ambient air enters the vehicle interior. If the
air conditioning system is switched off, the windows can quickly mist over.
Therefore, you should never leave the air recirculation mode switched on
for longer periods, as this increases the risk of an accident.
A10



ECON

A2
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Driving
162•
Adjust the driver seat or steering wheel so that there is a distance of at
least 25 cm between the steering wheel and your breast bone ⇒page 161,
fig. 135. If you fail to observe the minimum distance, the airbag will not
protect you. Risk of fatal injury.
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If your physical constitution prevents you from maintaining the
minimum distance of 25 cm, contact an Authorised Service Centre. The
Authorised Service Centre will help you decide if special specific modifica-
tions are necessary.
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If you adjust the steering wheel so tha t it points towards your face, the
driver airbag will not protect you properly in the event of an accident. Make
sure that the steering wheel points towards your chest.
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When driving, always hold the steer ing wheel with both hands on the
outside of the ring at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions. Never hold the
steering wheel at the 12 o'clock positi on, or in any other manner (e.g. in
the centre of the steering wheel, or on the inside of the rim). In such cases,
you could receive severe injuries to the arms, hands and head.
SafetyElectronic stabilisation programme (ESP)*
ESP helps make driving safer in certain situations.The Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP ) contains the electronic differential
lock (EDL) and the traction control syst em (TCS). The ESP function works in
conjunction with the ABS. Both warning lamps will light up if the ESP or ABS
systems are faulty.
The ESP is started automatically when the engine is started.
In specific circumstances where you require less traction, you can switch off
the ESP by pressing button ⇒fig. 136 .
For example:•
When driving with snow chains,
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when driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces,
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 136 Detail of the
centre console: ESP
button
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when rocking the vehicle backwards and forwards to free it from mud, for
example.
You should press the button to switch the ESP back on when you no longer
need wheel spin.
The TCS and EDL are also switched off if the ESP is switched off. That is to say,
these systems are not available while ESP is not activated.
When does the button light up or flash?
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It lights up when the ignition is switched on and should go out again after
about 2 seconds.
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It will start flashing to indicate that ESP is counteracting an unstable
driving condition.
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It will light up continuously if there is a malfunction in the ESP.
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It will light up continuously if the ESP is switched off.
WARNING
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The electronic stabilisation programme (ESP) cannot defy the laws of
physics. This should be kept in mind, particularly on slippery and wet
roads and when towing a trailer.
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Always adapt your driving style to suit the condition of the roads and
the traffic situation. Do not let the extra safety afforded by ESP tempt you
into taking any risks when driving, this can cause accidents.
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Please refer to the corresponding warning notes on ESP in ⇒page 181,
“Intelligent technology”.
Ignition lockPosition of the ignition keyIgnition switched off, steering lock
In the position ⇒fig. 137 the ignition and the engine are OFF and the
steering may be locked.
For the Steering lock to operate without the ignition key, turn the steering
wheel until it locks with an audible sound. You should always lock the
steering wheel when you leave your vehicle. This will help prevent theft of the
vehicle ⇒.
Switching on the ignition or glow plug system
Tu rn the ignition key to this position and let go of the key. If the key canno t b e
tu rned or is difficult to turn from po sition to position , move the
steering wheel (to take the load off the steering lock mechanism) until the key
turns freely.
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Fig. 137 Ignition key
positions
A0
A1
A0
A1
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