2008 Seat Exeo instrument panel

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– Check that the warning lamp on the instrument panel does
⇒page 44, fig. 28 not light up when the ignition is switched on
⇒ .
WARNING
•
The driver is responsible for the proper position of the key-operated
switch.
•
You should deactivate the front passenger airbag only if you have to use
a rear-facing child seat in exceptional cases ⇒page 46, “Child safety”.
•
Never install a child seat facing backwards (or rear-facing) on the front
passenger seat unless the front passenger airbag has been disabled. This
represents a risk of fatal injuries to th e child! However, if it is necessary in
exceptional circumstances to transport a child in a rear-facing child seat on
the front passenger seat, you must always disable the front passenger
airbag.
•
As soon as the child seat is no longer needed on the front passenger
seat, enable the front passenger airbag again.
•
Only deactivate the passenger airbag when the ignition is off, other-
wise a fault may occur in the airbag system, this will create a danger that
in case of an accident, the airbag do es not deploy properly or does not
deploy at all.
•
When the passenger airbag is deactivated, if the warning lamp AIRBAG
OFF is not continuously lit up when the front passenger airbag is disabled,
there may be a fault in the airbag system:
−Have the airbag system inspected immediately by a qualified work-
shop.
− Do not use a child seat on the front passenger seat! The front
passenger airbag could be triggered despite the fact that there is a fault
in the system and, as a result, a child could sustain serious or fatal inju-
ries. −
It is predictable whether the front passenger airbag will deploy
during an accident! Warn all your passengers of this.
•
When using the ignition key to activate / deactivate the passenger front
airbag, only the passenger front airbag will be activated / deactivated. The
side airbag and head airbag on the passenger side will remain active.WARNING (continued)
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Operating instructionsCockpitOverviewInstrument panel overview
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door handle
Central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric adjuster for exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlets with thumbwheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for indicators and main beam headlights . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Levers and switches for:
−Windscreen wipers and washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Menu display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Electronic stabilisation programme (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Warning lamp indicating that front passenger's airbag has
been disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Switch for acoustic parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drink holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowage compartments
Depending on equipment fitted: Sound system or navigation
system
Lockable glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger's airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climate control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for heated rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thumbwheel for seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual gear lever
Cigarette lighter / Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary socket
Tyre pressure monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowage compartment
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bonnet lock release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−
coming home and leaving home : delayed lights off and
anticipated lights on function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel with:
− Horn
− Driver's airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A1
106
A2A3
98
A4
128
A5
159
A6
112
A7
119
A8
59
A9
125
84
86
A10
163
A11
68
44
167
124
A12
118
A13
145
A14A15A16
149
A17
32
A18
154
A19
123
A20
161
A21
146
A22A23
146
A24A25
66
A26A27
166
A28
134
A29
212
A30
116
115
A31
170
A32
32
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InstrumentsInstrument panel overview
The instrument panel is the driver's information centre.Fig. 37 Overview of instrument panel
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rev counter incorporating digital clock and date . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning and indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer (incorporating mileage recorder display) . . . . . .
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjuster buttons for
−
Digital clock and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Instrument lighti ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital display with
− Service indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A1
60
A2
61, 61
A3
65
A4
63
A5
63
A6
61
62
A7
74
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− Driver information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECK button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Call-up button for service indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reset button for trip recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant temperature gaugeThe coolant temperature gauge ⇒fig. 38 only works when the ignition is
switched on. In order to avoid engine damage, please read the following
notes for the different temperature ranges.
Cold temperature
If the needle is still on the left of the dial, this indicates that the engine has
not yet reached operating temperature. Avoid high revs and heavy accelera-
tion and do not make the engine work hard. Normal temperature
In normal operations, the needle will settle somewhere in the centre of the
dial once the engine has reached running temperature. The temperature may
also rise when the engine is working hard, especially at high outside temper-
atures. This is no cause for conc
ern, provided the warning lamp
 does not
light up in the instrument panel.
Warning temperature
If the symbol
 flashes in the display, this means that either the coolant
temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low ⇒page 77.
WARNING
•
Before opening the bonnet and checking the coolant level, observe the
warning information ⇒ page 213.
•
Never open the bonnet when steam or coolant is being released from it.
This could lead to burns. Wait until you can no longer see or hear escaping
steam or coolant.Caution
Accessories in front of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect of the coolant. At
high outside temperatures and high engine loads, there is a risk of the
engine overheating.
71
A8
64
A9
74
A10
63
Fig. 38 Engine coolant
temperature gauge
AA
ABAC
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Rev counter
The rev counter indicates the number of engine revolutions
per minute.You should select a lower gear if the engine speed drops below 1500 rpm.
The start of the red zone on the dial indicates the maximum engine speed
which may be used when the engine is warm and after it has been run in prop-
erly. However, it is advisable to change up a gear or lift your foot off the accel-
erator before the needle reaches the red zone.
Caution
The rev. counter needle ⇒fig. 39 must only reach the red zone for a short
period, otherwise the engine could be damaged. The start of the red zone on
the dial is different for some engine versions.
For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear early will help y ou to save fuel and minimise engine
noise.Digital clock and date
Your vehicle is equipped with a quartz clock.The time and date are set using the and buttons.
Setting the hour
– Press the button. The hour display will start to flash.
– Use the and buttons to set the hour.
Fig. 39 Detailed view of
the instrument panel: Rev.
counter
Fig. 40 Detail of the
instrument cluster: Digital
clock
+
-
MODE+
-
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Setting the minutes
– Keep pressing the button until the minutes display flashes.
– Use the and buttons to set the minutes.
Setting the date
– Keep pressing the button until the date display (day) flashes.
– Use the and buttons to set the day.
– Keep pressing the button until the month display flashes.
– Use the and buttons to set the month.
– Keep pressing the button until the year display flashes.
– Use the and buttons to set the year.
Disabling the date display
– Keep pressing the button until the complete date display flashes.
– Use the button to disable the date display.
Enabling the date display
– Keep pressing the button until the complete date display flashes.
– Use the button to enable the date display.When the display stops flashing, this means the setting you are performing
is completed and the time and date have been successfully stored. When the ignition is switched off, the mileage recorder and the digital clock
with date display can be switched on for a few seconds by pressing the CHECK
button
⇒page 59, fig. 37 .
Instrument lighting
The brightness of the instrument lighting can be adjusted as
required.– Press the "+" button to increase the brightness of the instrument
lighting.
– Press the "-" button to reduce the brightness of the instrument lighting.The instrument lighting (dials and needles), the centre console illumination
and the illumination of the displays are regulated by a light sensor incorpo-
rated in the instrument panel, depending on the outside light.
MODE
+
-
MODE
+
-
MODE
+
-
MODE
+
-
MODE
-
MODE
+
A8
Fig. 41 Instrument panel
lighting
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Speedometer with distance display
The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle and the
distance travelled.The distance is normally stated in kilometres (km). On some models,
however, the mileage recorder will show “miles”.
Lower distance display
The lower distance display records the vehicle's total mileage.
Upper distance display (trip recorder)
The upper distance display shows the distance that has been travelled since
the trip recorder was last reset. It is used to measure short journeys. The last
digit of the trip recorder indicates dist ances of 100 metres or tenths of a mile.
The upper distance display can be reset to zero by pressing the reset button
⇒ fig. 42 . Fault display
If there is a fault in the instrument panel, the letters
DEF will permanently
appear in the trip recorder display. Please have the fault rectified as soon as
possible.
Electronic immobiliser
The vehicle key data is consulted when the ignition is switched on.
If an uncoded key is used, the message SAFE will appear in the trip recorder
display. The vehicle can no longer be started if that happens.
Fuel reserveThe display only works when the ignition is switched on.
When the needle reaches the reserve zone, the symbol
 lights up in the
instrument cluster display ⇒ page 79. At this point there are still about 8 to
10 litres of fuel left in the tank. This is your reminder to fill up soon.
The tank capacity of your vehicle is given in the Technical data section
⇒ page 282.
Caution
Never run the tank completely dry. If there is an irregular fuel supply, misfiring
can occur. This means that fuel could reach the exhaust system without
burning. This may lead to the cata lytic converter reheating and being
damaged.
Fig. 42 Detailed view of
the instrument panel:
Distance display
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64CHECK buttonThe button has the following functions:
Enabling the digital clock and the distance display
When the ignition is switched off, the distance display and the digital clock
with date display can be enabled for a few seconds by pressing the
button ⇒ fig. 43.
Starting check procedure (auto-check control)
The auto-check control ⇒page 75 checks important components and vehicle
systems. These background checks are ru n constantly, as long as the ignition
is switched on.
You can start the “check procedure” manually by pressing the button
with the ignition switched on. This function check can be started with the
engine either stationary or running, but not at road speeds above 5 km/h. Calling up driver messages
If a Priority 1 symbol flashes in the display
⇒page 75, or if the bulb monitor
detects a failure of one of the lights ⇒page 81, the relevant driver informa-
tion can be called up again by briefly pressing the button. For
example:
Switch off engine, check oil level
The message will disappear from the display after about 5 seconds.
Speed warning
You can press the button to set speed limit warning 1 ⇒page 82,
“Setting speed limi t warning 1” while the vehicle is moving . Speed limit
warning 2* can only be set when the ignition is switched off ⇒page 83,
“Setting speed limi t warning 2”.
Fig. 43 Detailed view of
the instrument panel:
CHECK button
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
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