2008 Seat Cordoba headlamp

Lights and visibility
90•
The rear fog light is so bright that it can dazzle drivers behind you. You
should use the rear fog light only when visibility is very poor.
•
If you are towing a trailer equipped with a rear fog light on a vehicle with
a factory-fitted towing bracket, the rear fog light on the car will automatically
be switched off.
•
The use of the lighting described here is subject to the relevant statutory
requirements.
Instrument and switch lighting / Headlight range controlInstrument and switch lighting
When the headlights are switched on, the brightness of the instruments and
switch lighting can be regulated to suit your requirements by turning the
thumb wheel ⇒fig. 57 .
Those vehicles fitted with xenon gas discharge headlights are fitted with an
automatic headlight range system. Headlight range control
Using the electrical headlight range control, you can adjust the headlight
range to the load level that is being carried in the vehicle. In this way it is
possible to avoid dazzling oncoming tra
ffic more than necessary. At the same
time, the driver has the best possible lighting for the road ahead using the
correct headli ght settings.
The headlights can only be adjusted when the dipped beam is switched on.
To lower the beam, turn the thumb wheel down from the basic setting 0.
Dynamic headlight range control
Vehicles with gas discharge lamps (“xenon lamps”) are equipped with
dynamic headlamp range control. When you switch on the lights, their range
regulates itself according to the vehicle load.
Vehicles with gas discharge lamps do not have headlight range control.
Rear window heating

Fig. 57 Instrument panel:
regulation for instrument
and switch illumination
and headlight range
control
A1
A1
A2
A2A2
Fig. 58 Instrument panel:
heated rear window
switch
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Covering simple headlights for driving on the right*On the right headlight, if you are changing from driving on the left-hand side
to the right-hand side. On the left headlight, if you are changing from driving on the left-hand side to
the right-hand side.
Covering bifocal headlamps for driving on the left*
Fig. 109 Right headlightFig. 110 Left headlight
Fig. 111 Right headlightFig. 112 Left headlight
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152On the right headligh t, if you are changing from dr iving on the right-hand side
to the left-hand side ⇒page 151, fig. 111 .
On the left headlight, if you are changing from driving on the right-hand side
to the left-hand side ⇒page 151, fig. 112 .Covering bifocal headlamps for driving on the right*
On the right headlight, if you are changing from driving on the left-hand side
to the right-hand side ⇒fig. 113 .
On the left headlight, if you are changi ng from driving on the left-hand side to
the right-hand side ⇒fig. 114 .
Fig. 113 Right headlight
Fig. 114 Left headlight
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Covering GDL headlamps for driving on the left*On the right headlight, if you are changing from driving on the right-hand side
to the left-hand side ⇒fig. 115. On the left headlight, if you are changi
ng from driving on the right-hand side
to the left-hand side ⇒fig. 116 .
Covering GDL headlamps for driving on the right*
Fig. 115 Right headlightFig. 116 Left headlight
Fig. 117 Right headlightFig. 118 Left headlight
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Washer fluid and windscreen wiper bladesTopping up washer fluid

The water for cleaning the windscreen should always be
mixed with washer fluid.The windscreen washer and the headlight washing system are supplied with
fluid from the windscreen washer fluid container in the engine compartment.
The container holds approx. 2 litres; in vehicles with headlamp washers* it
holds approx. 4.5 litres.
The reservoir is located on the right-hand side of the engine compartment.
Plain water is not enough to clean the windscreen and headlights. We recom-
mend that you always add a product to the windscreen washer fluid.
Approved windscreen cleaning products exist on the market with high deter-
gent and anti-freeze properties, these may be added all-year-round. Please
follow the dilution instructions on the packaging.
WARNING
Any work carried out in the engine compartment or on the engine must be
carried out cautiously.•
When working in the engine compartm ent, always observe the safety
warnings ⇒page 175.Caution
•
Never put radiator anti-freeze or other additives into the windscreen
washer fluid.
•
Always use approved windscreen cleansing products diluted as per
instructions. If you use other washer fl uids or soap solutions, the tiny holes
in the fan-shaped nozzles could become blocked.
Fig. 126 In the engine
compartment: Cap of
windscreen washer fluid
reservoir.
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Fuses on left side of dash panelFuses
Number Consumer Amperes
1 Secondary water pump 1.8 20 VT (T16) 15
2A BS/E S P 10
3 Vacant
4 Brake light, clutch switch, relay coils 5
5 Engine control unit (petrol) 5
6 Right side light 5
7 Left side light 5
8 Mirror heating unit 5
9 Lambda probe 10
10 Signal“S”
a). Radio unit 5
11 Electric mirror power supply 5
12 Headlamp height adjustment 5
13 Oil pressure/level sensor 5
14 Additional heating engine/fuel pump 10
15 Automatic gearbox unit 10
16 Heated seats 15
17 Engine control unit 5
18 Instrument panel /Heating and ventilation, Navigation, Headlamp height adjustment, Electric mirror 10
19 Reversing light 10
20 Windscreen washer pump 10
21 Main beam headlight, right 10
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Bulb 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 condensation 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)
roadway 12V/55W (H3)
turn signals 12V/PY21W
position lights 12V/W5W
Xenon headlights
7)
Dipped beam 12V/35W (D1S)
8)
roadway 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
Consumer Amperes
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Fog lights– Remove the grille, taking out the screw ⇒fig. 150, carefully
pull the grille on the side of the screw and release the cover. – Undo the two fastening screws
⇒fig. 150 and when released
unplug the connector
– Turn the headlamp cover to the left a quarter turn.
– Unplug the lamp cable.
– Undo the lamp retainer spring and remove.
– Remove the lamp and fit the new lamp in the same position, making sure it sits correctly.
– Press the retaining spring on the lamp base and clip on.
–Plug in the lamp cable.
–The assembly of the cover and the headlamp is carried out in
reverse order.
Fig. 150 Fog lightsFig. 151 Fog lights
AA
AF
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