2008 Seat Exeo warning

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240Loosening and tightening the wheel bolts
The wheel bolts must be loosened before raising the vehicle.Loosening
–Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over the wheel bolt
5).
– Grip the box spanner as close to the end as p ossible a nd tu rn the
wheel bolts about one turn anti-clockwise ⇒ fig. 178 -arrow- .
Tightening
– Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over the wheel bolt5).
– Grip the box spanner as close to the end as possible and tighten
the bolt firmly by turning clockwise.
WARNING
Loosen the wheel bolts only about one tu rn before raising the vehicle with
the jack. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
Note
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Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to loosen or
tighten the wheel bolts.
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If the wheel bolt does not come loose, it may be possible to release it by
pushing down the end of the spanner carefully with your foot. Hold on to the
vehicle for support and take care not to slip.
5)An adapter is required to unscrew or tighten the anti-theft wheel bolts* ⇒page 242.
Fig. 178 Changing the
wheel: Loosen the wheel
bolts
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Raising the vehicle
In order to remove the wheel, the vehicle must be raised with
a jack.
– Position the vehicle jack under the door sill at the jacking point
closest to the wheel being changed ⇒fig. 179 -arrows- .
–Wind up the jack under the jacking point until the claw of the jack
is directly below the vertical rib under the door sill.
– Align the jack so that the arm of the jack fits on the rib under the door sill ⇒fig. 180 and the movable base plate of the jack
is flat on the ground.
– Raise the vehicle until the defect ive wheel is just clear of the
ground.Recesses at the front and rear of the door sills mark the jacking points
⇒ fig. 179 -arrows- . There is only one jacking point for each wheel. Do not fit
the jack anywhere else.
The distance from the jacking points to the wheel arches is approximately 15
cm at the front and 25 cm at the rear.
An unstable surface under the jack may cause the vehicle to slip off the jack.
Therefore, the jack must be fitted on solid ground offering good support. Use
a large, stable base if necessary. On a hard, slippery surface (such as tiles)
use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the jack from slipping.
WARNING
•
Take all precautions so that the base of the jack does not slip. Failure to
do so could result in an accident.
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The vehicle can be damaged if the jack is not applied at the correct
jacking points. There is also a risk of injury since the jack can slip off
suddenly if it is not properly engaged.
Fig. 179 Changing the
wheel: The jacking pointsFig. 180 Changing the
wheel: Jack
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244The sealing compound must not be used in the following cases:•
On cuts and punctures larger than 4 mm ⇒page 243, fig. 183
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if the wheel rim has been damaged
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if you have been driving with very low pressure or a completely flat tyre
How to use the TMS (tyre mobility system) is described in the section
Repairing a tyre ⇒ page 245 and in the instructions supplied with the tyre
sealant can.
The TMS (tyre mobility system) can be used at outside temperatures down to
-20 °C.
WARNING
After repairing a tyre please note the following points:•
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
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Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and fast cornering.
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Vehicle handling could be impaired.
•
Tyres which have been sealed using the Tyre Mobility System are only
suitable for temporary use over a short period.
•
After using the tyre sealant the tyre pressure monitoring system* may
malfunction. Therefore, please drive carefully to the next available quali-
fied workshop.
•
The Tyre Mobility System must NOT be used,
− on cuts and punctures larger than 4 mm
− if the wheel rim has been damaged
− if you have been driving with very low pressure or a completely flat
tyre
•
Seek professional assistance if the repair of a tyre puncture is not
possible with the sealing compound.
•
Do not allow the sealant to come into contact with your eyes, skin or
clothing.
•
If you do come into contact with the sealant immediately rinse the eyes
or skin affected with clean water.
•
Change clothing immediately if it becomes soiled with the tyre sealant.
•
Make sure you do not breathe in the fumes!
•
If any of the tyre sealant is accidentally ingested, immediately rinse the
mouth thoroughly and drink lots of water.
−Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical assistance if needed.
•
If any allergic reactions should occur get medical help immediately.
•
Keep the sealant away from children.For the sake of the environment
Used bottles of sealing compound can be returned to the Technical Service
for disposal.
Note
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If sealant should leak out, leave it to dry. When it has dried, you can pull
it off like a piece of foil.
•
Observe the expiry date stated on the sealing compound can. Have the
sealing compound exchanged by a qualified workshop.
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– If the tyre pressure remains lower than the value specified above drive the vehicle approx. 10 metres forwards or backwards, so
that the sealant can spread evenly in the tyre. If the pressure is
still lower than the specification the tyre is too badly damaged
and cannot be repaired using the tyre sealant.
Final check
– After about 10 minutes, stop to check the tyre pressure.
– If tyre pressure is less than 1.3 bar, the tyre is too badly damaged. Do not drive on! You should obtain professional
assistance.
WARNING
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If you have a puncture in heavy traffic, switch on the hazard warning
lights and place the warning triangle in a visible location. This is for your
own safety and also warns other road users.
•
Make sure your passengers wait in a safe place (for instance behind the
roadside crash barrier).
•
Please observe the manufacturers' safety notes on the compressor and
the instructions supplied with the tyre sealant can.
•
If it was not possible to build up a tyre pressure of 2.0 bar within 6
minutes this means that the tyre is too badly damaged. Do not drive on!
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Seek professional assistance if the repair of a tyre puncture is not
possible with the sealing compound.
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If tyre pressure is less than 1.3 bar after driving about 10 minutes, the
tyre is too badly damaged. Do not drive on! Obtain technical assistance.Caution
Take special care if you have to repair a tyre on a slope.
Note
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Do not use the compressor for longer than 6 minutes. Otherwise, it might
overheat. When the compressor has cooled down, you can use it again.
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If tyre sealant should leak out, leave it to dry and then pull it off like foil.
•
After carrying out a tyre repair remember to buy a new tyre sealant can at
a qualified workshop. This will ensure that the Tyre Mobility System is opera-
tive again.
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Please observe legal requirements when doing so.
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Some of the electrical items listed in
the table are only fitted on certain
models or are optional extras.
The electric windows and electric seat adjusters are protected by circuit
breakers. These reset automatically after a few seconds when the overload
(caused for example by frozen windows) has been corrected.
Note
Please note that the above list contains all data at the time of going to press,
so it is subject to modifications. If discrepancies should occur, please refer to
the sticker on the inside of the fuse cover for the correct information for your
model.BulbsGeneral notesYou can change the following bulbs for exterior lights yourself:•
Main headlights: all (exc ept for xenon headlights)
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Rear lights: All bulbs
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Bulb for side indicator The following bulbs can only be changed by a
qualified workshop:
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Main headlights: Xenon* bulb ⇒page 256
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Front fog lights: Bulb
As a rule, you require a certain degree of practical skill to change defective
bulbs. This applies in particular to those bulbs which are only accessible from
the engine compartment.
If in doubt, we recommend that you have defective bulbs changed by a qual-
ified workshop or qualified mechanic.
If you do decide to change bulbs in the engine compartment yourself, be
aware of the safety risks involved ⇒page 213 ⇒ in “Types of bulbs”.
Changing bulbs Halogen headlightsTypes of bulbsYou must only replace a bulb with a bu lb of the same type. The name can be
found on the base of the bulb.
WARNING
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Take particular care when working on components in the engine
compartment if the engine is warm - risk of burns!
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Horn
25
41
Va ca n t
30
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Electronic stabilisation programme (ESP)
25
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Engine management
15
44
Seat heating
35
No.
Consumer
Amps
Bulb
Typ e
Dipped-beam headlights (halogen)
12 V/55 W (H7, H7 LL)
Main beam headlights
12 V/55 W (H1)
Indicator light
12 V/21 W (PY21W)
Side lights
12 V/5 W (W5W LL)
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250•
Bulbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The glass can break when you
touch the bulb, causing injury.
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The high voltage element of gas discharge lamps* (xenon light) must
be handled correctly. Otherwise, there is a risk of death.
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When changing bulbs, please take care not to injure yourself on sharp
parts in the headlight housing.Caution
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Remove the ignition key before working on the electric system. If not, a
short circuit could occur.
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Switch off the lights or parking lights before you change a bulb.For the sake of the environment
Please ask your specialist retailer how to dispose of used bulbs in the proper
manner.
Note
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Depending on weather conditions (cold or wet), the front lights, the fog
lights, the rear lights and the indicato rs may be temporarily misted. This has
no influence on the life expectancy of the lighting system. By switching on the
lights, the area through which the beam of light is projected will quickly be
demisted. However, the edges may continue to be misted.
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Please check at regular intervals that all lighting (especially the exterior
lighting) on your vehicle is functioning pr operly. This is not only in the interest
of your own safety, but also in that of all other road users.
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Before changing a bulb, make sure you have the correct new bulb.
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Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with your bare hands, use a cloth
or paper towel instead. Otherwise, the fingerprints left on the glass will vaporise as a result of the heat generated by the bulb, be deposited on the
reflector and impair its surface.
Removing the air duct
The air duct has to be removed to gain access to the bulbs for
the right-side headlight.–Unscrew bolts ⇒
fig. 187.
– Detach air duct from guide and take it out.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 187 Air duct on right
side of vehicle
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WARNING
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Take particular care when working on components in the engine
compartment if the engine is warm - risk of burns!
•
Bulbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The glass can break when you
touch the bulb, causing injury.
•
The high voltage element of gas discharge lamps* (xenon light) must
be handled correctly. Otherwise, there is a risk of death.
•
When changing bulbs, please take care not to injure yourself on sharp
parts in the headlight housing.Caution
•
Remove the ignition key before workin g on the electric system. If not, a
short circuit could occur.
•
Switch off the lights or parking lights before you change a bulb.For the sake of the environment
Please ask your specialist retailer how to dispose of used bulbs in the proper
manner.
Note
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Depending on the weather conditions (cold, humidity), the front head-
lights and front lights, the rear pilots and the indicators could steam up. This phenomenon has no influence on the life
expectancy of the vehicle lights. If
headlamps are switched on, the area where the light shaft is projected, is
demisted in little time. However, the edges may be steamed up on the inte-
rior.
•
Please check at regular intervals that all lighting (especially the exterior
lighting) on your vehicle is functioning pr operly. This is not only in the interest
of your own safety, but also in that of all other road users.
•
Before changing a bulb, make sure you have the correct new bulb.
•
Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with your bare hands, use a cloth
or paper towel instead. Otherwise, the fingerprints left on the glass will
vaporise as a result of the heat generated by the bulb, be deposited on the
reflector and impair its surface.
Removing the air duct
The air duct has to be removed to gain access to the bulbs for
the right-side headlight.
Bulb
Typ e
Xenon bulbs
12 V/35 W (D1S)
DRL (day light)
12 V/21 W (P21W SLL)
Indicator light
12 V/21 W (PY21W)
Side lights
12 V/5 W (W5W blue LL)
Fig. 199 Air duct on right
side of vehicle
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Changing the side light bulb
The procedure for changing the bulbs on the front
passenger's side is the same as on the driver's side.
– Switch off the ignition and the lights.
– Raise the bonnet.
– Move the brace ⇒fig. 205 in the direction of the arrow and
remove the rigid cover, separating the brace side and then
removing the two tabs from the other end of the cover.
– Remove the bulb holder by pulling on the grip ⇒fig. 206 (it can
also be removed by pulling on the bulb holder wires).
– Separate the bulb from the bulb holder by pulling both pieces anti-clockwise.
– Fit the new bulb by pressing on the bulb holder.
– Insert the bulb into the socket and press on the bulb holder grip.
– Fit the cover, first inserting the side tabs and then closing the cover and the brace. Make sure that the gasket sits well on the
casing cover during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.Changing the xenon bulbThe procedure for changing the bulbs on the front passenger's side is the
same as on the driver's side.
WARNING
This type of bulb should be changed at a qualified workshop.
Fig. 205 Side lightFig. 206 Side light
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