2008 Seat Cordoba ABS

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Caution
When changing or topping up service fluids, make absolutely certain that you
fill the fluids into the correct reservoirs. Failure to observe this point will result
in serious malfunctions and engine damage!
For the sake of the environment
Service fluids leaks are harmful to the environment. For this reason you
should make regular checks on the ground underneath your vehicle. If you
find spots of oil or other fluids, have your vehicle inspected in a qualified
workshop.Opening the bonnet
The bonnet is released from inside the vehicle.
Before opening the bonnet ensure that the windscreen wipers are in
rest position.
– To release the bonnet, pull the lever under the dashboard ⇒fig. 121 in the direction indicated (arrow). The bonnet will be
released by a spring action ⇒.
– Lift the bonnet using the rele ase lever (arrow) and open the
bonnet.
– Release the bonnet stay and secure it in fixture designed for this in the bonnet.
WARNING
Hot coolant can scald!•
Never open the bonnet if you see steam, smoke or coolant escaping
from the engine compartment.
•
Wait until no more steam, smoke or coolant is emitted from the bonnet,
then carefully open the bonnet.
•
When working in the engine compartm ent, always observe the safety
warnings ⇒page 175.
Closing the bonnet– Raise the bonnet slightly.
– Release the bonnet stay and replace it in its support.
– At a height of about 30 cm let it fall so it is locked.
Fig. 121 Detail of foot-
well area on driver's side:
lever for unlocking the
bonnet.
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Brake fluidChecking the brake fluid level
The brake fluid is checked at the intervals given in the service
schedule.– Read off the fluid level at the transparent brake fluid reservoir. It
should always be between the “MIN” and “MAX” marks.The position of the brake fluid reservoir is shown in the corresponding engine
compartment diagram ⇒page 232. The brake fluid reservoir has a black and
yellow cap.
The brake fluid level drops slightly when the vehicle is being used as the
brake pads are automatically adjusted as they wear. However, if the level goes down noticeably in a short time, or drops below the
“MIN” mark, there may be a leak in the brake system. A display on the instru-
ment panel will warn you if the brake fluid level is too low
⇒page 60.
WARNING
Before opening the bonnet to check the brake fluid level, read and observe
the warnings ⇒ page 175.Changing the brake fluid
The Maintenance Program indicates the brake fluid change
intervals.We recommend that you have the brake fluid changed by an Authorised
Service Centre.
Before opening the bonnet, please read and follow the warnings ⇒ in
“Safety instructions on working in the engine compartment” on page 175 in
“Working in the engine compartment”.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture. In the course of time, it will absorb water from
the ambient air. If the water content in the brake fluid is too high, the brake
system could corrode. This also considerably reduces the boiling point of the
brake fluid. Heavy use of the brakes may then cause a vapour lock which
could impair the braking effect.
It is important that you use only brake fluid compliant with the US standard
FMVSS 116 DOT 4. We recommend the use of Genuine SEAT brake fluid.
WARNING
Brake fluid is poisonous. Old brake fluid impairs the braking effect.
Fig. 128 In the engine
compartment: Brake fluid
reservoir cover
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If and when
218Side indicator lamps– Press the indicator to the left or to the right to remove the lamp.
– Remove the lamp holder from the indicator.
– Remove the failed bulb and replace with a new bulb.
– Insert the lamp holder in the indicator guide until it clicks into
place.
– First fit the indicator in the opening in the chassis, fastening the tabs ⇒fig. 152, and then fit in the lamp as shown by the
arrow ⇒fig. 152.
Rear lights on tailgateSide light 1/ Fog light/ reverse light
–Open the tailgate.
Fig. 152 Side indicators
A1A2
Fig. 153 Rear light on
tailgateFig. 154 Rear light on
tailgate
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– Remove plastic cover ⇒page 218, fig. 153 , insert finger in
opening and pull in the direction of the arrow.
–Press the tabs ⇒ page 218, fig. 154 of the lamp holder and
remove lampholder.
– Turn bigger lamp 1/4 turn to left. For the small lamp, rotate and extract the lamp holder and pull on the lamp.
– Remove lamp and replace.
– Fit the bigger lamp, pressing inwards and turn 1/4 turn to the right. Place the smaller lamp in casing and press.
– Carefully fit the lampholder in the casing and press until a “clic” is heard.
– Next replace the cover and press down.
NoteMake sure that when assembling all seals and rubbers are correctly fitted.
Rear lights on frameSide light 2/ Brake light/ Indicator light
–Open the tailgate.
– Separate the trim from the boot.
– Press the tab ⇒fig. 155 to release the lamp holder and
remove it.
– Turn bigger lamp 1/4 turn to left. Pull on the small lamp.
– Remove lamp and replace.
– Fit the bigger lamp, pressing inwards and turn 1/4 turn to the right. Place the smaller lamp in casing and press.
– Position lamp holder towards where the small lamp is housed. Next pre ss u
ntil a “cli ck” is heard.
AA
AB
Fig. 155 Rear lights on
frame
AA
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NoteMake sure that when assembling all seals and rubbers are correctly fitted.Number plate light– Release transparent lamp cover by levering the tab with the flat part of a screwdriver.
– Remove the defective lamp from the lamp holder, holding it in the centre, press to one side and fit new lamp.
– Fit lamp cover in its space, taking special care when replacing the rubber seal and press until it clicks into place.Interior light and front reading light
To r e m o v e g l a s s
– Insert a fine screwdriver between the casing and the glass ⇒fig. 156.
– Carefully remove the glass, levering it to avoid possible damage.
To replace the lamps
– Pull the lamps outwards.
– To remove the central lamp, hold and press to one side.
Assembly
– Proceed in the reverse order, pressing gently on the outer edge of the side light.
– First fit the glass with the fastening tabs over the frame of the switch. Next press the front part until the two long tabs click on
the support.Additional brake lights*Given the difficulty involved in the replacement of this light it should be done
by the Technical Service.Glovebox light*– Insert screwdriver above, between the light and the glove box.
– Carefully remove the light Next lift the light out sideways.
Fig. 156 Front reading
light
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Index247
Index
AABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Acoustic signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Acoustic warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Adjustable service interval display . . . . . . . . . . 58
Adjusting simp le headlights
driving on the left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
driving on the right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Adjusting the seat belt height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Air conditioning system Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Air conditioning* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Air outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Air recirculation Semi-automatic air conditi oning . . . . . . . . 121
Air recirculation mode Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Airbag covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Airbags
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Alarm system Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Alterations to the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Alternator Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Ambient temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 57
Anti-freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Anti-theft wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Aquaplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Athermic windscreen* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror* Activating the anti-dazzle function . . . . . . . 99
Deactivating anti-dazzle function . . . . . . . . . 99
Automatic car washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Instructions for driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Kick-down feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Selector lever positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Auxiliary audio connection: AUX-IN . . . . . . . . . 112
BBall coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
BAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Battery Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Winter conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Belt tension device Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Belt tension devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Brake assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143, 147
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Braking distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Bulb changes general notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93, 129
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