2008 Seat Exeo ABS

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Significant tyre pressure lossThe tyre symbol
 is displayed and indicates that the tyre pressure for a least
one tyre is insufficient.
- Stop the vehicle.
- Switch the engine off.
- Check the tyre(s).
- Change the wheel if necessary.
Tyre pressure monitoring (RKA+)*
The type pressure monitor display on the instrument panel
indicates that the pressure is too low.The tyre pressure monitoring system makes use of the ABS sensors to
compare the rolling circumference and the frequency characteristics of the wheels. If the rolling cir
cumference or frequency characteristic changes on
one or more wheels, the tyre pressure warning lamp
 will light up. The fault
will also be indicated by a warning buzzer. The position of the affected tyre
will also be shown (if only one tyre is affected) on the centre display of the
instrument panel.
The rolling circumference and frequency characteristics can change if:
•
the tyre pressure is too low.
•
the tyre has suffered structural damage.
•
the wheels or the inflation pressures have been changed without initial-
ising the system (see Adjusting the tyre pressure settings).
•
there is a greater load on the wheels of one axle (e.g. if you are carrying
more passengers or luggage).
•
the road surface under the left wheels is different to the road surface
under the right wheels for a long period.
•
when driving with snow chains.
Adjusting the tyre pressure settings (initialising the tyre pressure
monitoring system)
After any incident regarding the wheels of your vehicle, e.g. after modify the
tyre pressure ⇒page 230 or after changing of swapping around wheels ⇒
page 180 - with the vehicle at a standstill and the engine running - press
⇒ fig. 172 . The yellow warning lamp
 will light up. Hold the button down
for 2 seconds until the warning lamp goes out and an acoustic warning is
given. You can now release the button.
If the wheels are subjected to extremely stress (e.g. heavy load), the tyre pres-
sure must be increased to the recommended value for the maximum load
(see the adhesive label on the inside of the fuel tank flap) and then initialise
the system.
Tyre pressure warning lamp on
When you switch on the ignition, the tyre pressure warning lamp
 will light
up. If the warning lamp flashes and then remains lit after you switch on the
ignition, there is a fault in the system. The instrument panel also display
Fig. 172 Detailed view of
the centre console: Button
for the tyre pressure
monitoring system
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254Changing the dipped beam headlight 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. 193 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.
– Pull the connector ⇒fig. 194 from the bulb.
– Unclip the retainer spring ⇒fig. 194 pressing inwards to the
right.
– Remove the bulb and fit the new one in the headlight casing with the tab upwards, starting to position it from below.
– Clip on the spring, raising it and pressing it slightly while turning it anti-clockwise. To ensure correct lighting, the filament must be
vertical. When changing the bulb, you can check the position of
the bulb through the headlight glass.
– Connect the connector to the bulb.
– 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.
– Have the headlight settings checked as soon as possible.
Fig. 193 Dipped head-
lightsFig. 194 Dipped head-
lights
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Changing side light bulb (outside of vehicle)
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. 195 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.
– Gently press on the bulb holder tabs ⇒fig. 196 and pull the
cover upwards (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. 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.
Fig. 195 Side light bulb
(outside of vehicle)Fig. 196 Side light bulb
(outside of vehicle)
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256Changing the side light bulb (inside of vehicle)
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. 197 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 and the bulb holder by pulling on the bulb holder wiring.
– 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 so that the side of the bulb holder grip is vertical ⇒fig. 198 and press on it.
– 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 bulbs. Bi-Xenon AFS headlightsTypes of bulbsYou must only replace a bulb with a bulb of the same type. The name can be
found on the base of the bulb.
Fig. 197 Side light bulb
(inside of vehicle)Fig. 198 Side lights. Bulb
holder grip in vertical
position
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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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A special retaining screw is used to secure and guide the rear light.
– Check which of the bulbs is defective.
– Open the tailgate.
– Take the screwdriver out of the vehicle's tool kit ⇒ page 236.
– Use the flat-blade side of the reversible screwdriver insert.
– Prise open the cover at the slot with the screwdriver ⇒page 262,
fig. 208 .
– Use the screwdriver to loosen the screw (arrow) located behind the cover.
– Gradually ease the rear li ght out of the mounting (⇒page 262,
fig. 209 positions and ) by pulling alternately in positions and .
– Remove the bulb holder ⇒page 263.
CautionTake care when removing the rear light to make sure there is no damage to
the paintwork or any of its components.
Note
Make sure you have a soft cloth ready to place under the glass on the rear
light, to avoid any scratches.
Removing the bulb holder
When changing a bulb, you must first remove the bulb holder.There are three securing tabs on the inside of the rear light.
– Release the retaining tabs ⇒fig. 210 .
– Take out the bulb holder.
– Change the defective bulb ⇒page 264.
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Fig. 210 Retaining tabs
on reverse side of rear
light
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You can access the bulb holder for the inner rear lights via the inside
of the tailgate.
– Check which of the bulbs is defective.
– Take the screwdriver out of the vehicle's tool kit ⇒ page 236.
– Insert the screwdriver into the opening in the cover from the top ⇒page 266, fig. 215 and detach the cover.
– Press on the tabs ⇒ page 266, fig. 216 in the direction of the
arrows and remove the bulb holder by pulling in the direction of
the arrow .
– Change the bulbs ⇒page 267.Changing the bulbs
All bulbs can be changed easily in the bulb holder.
The bulbs are secured with a bayonet fastener. The table below
gives an overview of the bulb positions.
– Lightly press the defective bulb into the bulb holder, then turn it
to the left and remove it.
– Fit the new bulb, pressing it into the bulb holder and turn it to the right as far as it will go.
– Use a cloth to remove any fingerprints from the glass part of the bulb.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
– Re-install the bulb holder ⇒page 267.Position of the bulbsFitting the bulb holder
The bulb holder is easy to fit.– Check that the seal is seated correctly on the bulb holder.
– Position the bulb holder on the rear light and align it so that it is
securely seated.
– Press the bulb holder into the rear light until it engages.
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Fig. 217 Position of the
bulbs in the bulb holder.
Example: Rear lights in
the tailgate
Pos. ⇒ fig. 217
Bulb function
A
Reversing light
B
Rear light and
rear fog light
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– Fit the cover back in the interior trim so that it engages.
– Put the screwdriver back into the tool kit.
– Make sure that all bulbs for the rear lights are working.Side indicators– Press the indicator to the left or to the right to remove the lamp.
– Remove the lamp holder from the indicator.
– Remove the failed glass bulb and replace with a new bulb.
– Insert the lamp holder in the indicator guide until it clicks into place. – First place the indicator in the opening in the bodywork, fixing
the tabs ⇒fig. 218 , arrow .
– Insert the bulb as shown by the arrow ⇒fig. 218.
Fig. 218 Side indicator
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