2008 Seat Cordoba glove box

Airbag system
40Deactivating airbags*Disabling front passenger airbag
If you fit a rear-facing child seat to the front passenger seat,
the front passenger airbag must be de-activated.
When the passenger airbag is deactivated, this means that only the
frontal and side airbags are deactivated. All the other airbags in the
vehicle remain functional.
Disabling front passenger airbag
– Switch off ignition.
– Turn the ignition switch in the key operated switch in the glove box to the position OFF ⇒ fig. 25 .
– Check that the warning lamp “AIRBAG OFF” in the dash panel ⇒fig. 26 remains lit ⇒ when the ignition is switched on.
Enabling front passenger airbag
– Switch off ignition.
– Turn the ignition switch in the key-operated switch in the glove box to the position ON ⇒fig. 25 .
Fig. 25 In the glove
compartment: key for
enabling and disabling
front passenger airbag
Fig. 26 Warning lamp for
deactivated passenger
airbag in centre console
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Cockpit51
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Tips and Maintenance
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Operating instructionsCockpitOverviewOverview of the instrument panel
This overview will help you to familiarise yourself with the
controls and displays.
Door release lever
Air vent
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light dimmer for instrument panel ligh ting* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight range control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn signal and dipped beam lever and cruise control system*
Instrument panel an d warning lights:
− Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Indication lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horn (works only when the igni tion is on)/ and driver front
airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering and starter lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen wiper and windscreen wash lever and operation of
the multi-function display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for heated rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag disconnected warning light* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holder* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radio casing*/Radio navigation system*
Passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove box/Stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switches for:
−
Heating and ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Air conditioning* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray/ cigarette lighter/socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic / manual gearbox lever* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls on the steering wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column control lever* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control for adjusting electric wing mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking button* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric window controls* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note
Some of the items of equipment listed here are fitted only on certain
models/model years or are optional extras.
A1A2A3
89
A4
90
A5
90
A6
92, 139
A7
52
60
A8
27
A9
129
A10
96, 55
A11
91
A12
90
A13
28
A14
110
A15A16
30
A17
108
A18
116
119
122
A19
111
A20
138
A21
134,133
A22
14
A23
68
A24
127
A25
108
A26
177
A27
100
A28
73
A29
84
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Lights and visibility95
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Glove box light*The light in the glove box on the front passenger side will only light up if the
lights are switched on and the glove box is open.Luggage compartment lighting*The luggage compartment lighting is located in the upper section, on the
back of the stowage tray.
The light is activated when the tailgate is open, even when the ignition and
lights are turned off. For this reason ensure that the tailgate is always
closed.
VisibilitySun visorsThe sun visors for the driver and the front passenger can be pulled out of their
mountings in the centre of the vehicle and turned towards the doors
⇒fig. 63 .
The sun shades are fitted with a courtesy mirror, its cover and a card holder.
Fig. 63 Sun visor on the
driver side
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Connector for Apple* iPod
®
The iPod
® connector is in the glove compartment on the
passenger side.
For information concerning the use of this equipment, please see the Radio
handbook.
USB* connection
In the glove box on the passenger side there is a USB port.For information concerning the use of this equipment, please see the Radio
handbook.First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire
extinguisher*First aid kit, warning triangles and fire extinguisherThe use of reflective warning triangles is obligatory in emergencies in some
countries. As are the first aid kit and a set of spare lightbulbs.
The first aid kit can be fitted in one of the stowage compartments, located
below the boot floor mat. The warning tr iangle can be attached to the back of
Fig. 85 iPod connection
in glove box on passenger
side.
Fig. 86 USB connection*
in glove box on passenger
side.
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If and when
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22 Main beam headlight, left 10
23 Number plate light/si de light indicator 5
24 Rear windscreen wiper 10
25 Injectors(fuel) 10
26 Brake light switch /ESP (Turn sensor) 10
27 Instrument panel/Diagnosis 5
28 Switchboard: glovebox light, boot light, interior light 10
29 Climatronic 5
30 Power supply central locking unit 5
31 Left front window control 25
32 Vacant
33 Self powered alarm horn 15
34 Engine control unit 15
35 Sunroof 20
36 Engine ventilator heating /blower 25
37 Headlight washer pump 20
38 Front and rear fog lights 15
39 Engine control unit (petrol) 15
40 Engine control unit diesel + SDI Fuel pump 30
41 Fuel gauge 15
42 Ignition transformer+ Engine control unit T70 15
43 Dipped headlight (right side) 15
44 Left rear window control 25
45 Front right window control 25
Number
Consumer Amperes
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If and when
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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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Index
248CCar care
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Car care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Car phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Car washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Automatic speed dependent locking and un-locking system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Emergency unlocking system . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Locking system for invo luntary unlocking . . 72
Selective unlocking system* . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Unlocking system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Central locking button Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Cetane number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Change lamps dipped headlight lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Changing gear See Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Changing lamps interior light and reading light . . . . . . . . . . 220
changing lamps rear lights on frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
rearlights on tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Changing the lamps glovebox light* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 main beam lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Main headlight lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
number plate light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
side beam lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Side indicator lights . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Changing windscreen wiper blades . . . . . . . . . 186
Chassis number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Checking battery electrolyte level . . . . . . . . . . 189
Checking engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Categorisation in groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Group 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Group 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Group 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Groups 0 and 0+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Child seats ISOFIX and Toptether system . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
on the front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Cleaning alloy wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Cleaning and caring for your vehicle . . . . . . . . 158
Cleaning chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Cleaning cloth seat covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Cleaning dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Cleaning engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Cleaning fabric trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Cleaning leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Cleaning plastic parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Cleaning seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Cleaning steel wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Cleaning windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Cleaning wooden trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Climatronic
automatic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
manual mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Connector for Apple iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Control Light switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
wing mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Control lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Controls Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Convenience closing Sliding/tilting roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Convenience opening Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182, 183
Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Coolant level warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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