2008 Seat Exeo key

Seats and stowage133
Safety First
Operating instructions
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Control switches
Seat adjustment
Backrest adjustment
Lumbar support*
WARNING
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The electrical seat adjustment also works when the ignition is off or
when the key is not in th e ignition. To avoid accidental injuries, never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
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For safety reasons, the seat must on ly be adjusted when the vehicle is
at a standstill. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
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Be careful when adjusting the seat h eight. Injuries can be caused if the
seat height is adjusted with out due care and attention.
Adjusting the backrest angle
– Press the button in the appropriate direction of the arrow
⇒fig. 107 to adjust the backrest ⇒.
WARNING
The front backrests must not be reclin ed for driving. Otherwise, safety
belts and the airbag system might no t protect as they should, with the
subsequent danger of injury.Lumbar support*The lumbar support can be adjust ed to fit the natural curve of
the spine.
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Fig. 107 Front seat: Back-
rest adjuster switch
Fig. 108 Front seat:
Adjuster switch for lumbar
support
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adjustment. Use of the button is
recommended to disable the memory
system when the vehicle is being driven temporarily by a different driver
whose settings do not need to be stored in the memory.
Note
You can also use the remote control to call up the stored settings
⇒ page 136.Storing settingsThe button must be in its down position (pressed in) before
you can store the desired settings.
– Adjust the driver's seat as required ⇒page 132.
– Adjust both exterior mirrors ⇒page 128.
– Press and hold the button. At the same time, press one of
the memory buttons fo r at least a second.
– Release both buttons. The setting is now stored on the selected memory button.Any new setting selected automatically cancels the existing setting stored on
the memory button. It is best to begi n with memory button No. 1 for the first
driver and then assign the other memory buttons to each subsequent driver.
The seat and mirror positions are stored when the car is locked with the
remote control and are assigned to th e remote control key. The exterior
mirrors adjust automatically to the previous position when you unlock the
car; the driver's seat adjusts automatically when you open the driver's door. However, this does not delete the settings stored in memory buttons 1 to 4.
These settings can be enabled at any time.
Enabling settings
Stored settings can be recalled using either the memory
buttons or the remote control (remote control key).Using the memory buttons
– If the driver's door is open, press the desired memory button
briefly.
– If the driver's door is closed, press and hold down the appro- priate memory button until the seat and exterior mirrors reach
their programmed positions.
Using the remote control
– Unlock the vehicle using the remote control and open the driver's door within the next ten minutes.The seat adjustment will have to be called up using the memory buttons if the
driver's door is not opened within 10 minutes after unlocking the vehicle with
the remote control.
WARNING
•
For safety reasons, the seat must only be adjusted when the vehicle is
at a standstill. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
•
In an emergency, the memory function can be stopped at any time by
pressing the STOP button or by briefly pressing any of the memory
buttons.
STOP
STOP
MEMO
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Seats and stowage
136Assigning remote control keys
The key must be assigned to a memory button so that the
p o s i t i o ns st o red i n t h e m e m o r y ca n al s o b e recall ed u s i ng t h e
remote control key.Assigning the remote control key to a memory button
– Using the memory button, recall the settings that are to be
programmed onto the key.
– Keeping the memory button pressed down, press the unlock button on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
– Wait for about 2 seconds before releasing the memory button.
Deleting assignment of the remote control key to the memory
button
– Press and hold the button and press the unlock button on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
– Wait for about 2 seconds befo re releasing the button.The previous settings are automatically cancelled when the keys are re-
assigned to different memory buttons.
Head restraintsFront head restraints
In combination with properly worn seat belts, the head
restraints offer effective protection, provided they are prop-
erly adjusted to suit the height of the occupant.Raising the head restraint
– Take hold of the sides of the head restraint with both hands.
–Pull up the head restraint.
Lowering the head restraint
– Press button and lower the head restraint.
MEMO
MEMO
Fig. 110 Front seats:
Head restraints
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142
Folding the backrest forwards
– Press the release lever ⇒ page 141, fig. 118 in the direction
indicated (arrow).
– Fold down the backrest.
Returning the backrest to its upright position
– Push the backrest up until it engages securely ⇒. The red
marking on the tab should no longer be visible when the
backrest is properly secured.
Locking the backrest
– Turn the key clockwise in the lock on the backrest release lever.
Unlocking the backrest
– Turn the key anti-clockwise in the lock on the backrest release lever ⇒page 141, fig. 119 .When the backrest is properly engage d in its upright position, the release
lever can be locked and unlocked with the key. This prevents unauthorised
access to the luggage compartment from inside the vehicle.
WARNING
•
Make sure that the rear backrest is securely locked in position so that
the seat belt can provide proper protection on the centre rear seat.
•
The rear backrest must always be securely latched so that objects
stored in the luggage compartment will not fly forward during sudden
braking.
Caution
When returning the backrest to an upright position, make sure that the seat
belts for the outer rear seats are in their guides, so that they cannot be caught
up and damaged in the catches for the backrest.Storage shelf
The storage shelf behind the rear backrest should only be
used to store light items of clothing.
WARNING
Do not store any heavy or hard objects on the storage shelf. These could
cause injury if the brakes are applied suddenly.
Caution
Please note that hard objects could chafe against the wires of the heating
element in the rear window and cause damage.
Note
Make sure that the slots between the rear window and the storage shelf are
kept clear to ensure unimpaired ventilation.
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Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning 157
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due to a defect in one of the climat
e control components. If a malfunction
should occur, please contact a specialist garage.
Air recirculation: automatic activation*
If the outside air is polluted by diesel and petrol emissions,
an air purity sensor in the vehicle will automatically switch on
the air recirculation.Enabling air recirculation mode
– Press the button ⇒fig. 134 .
Disabling air recirculation mode
– Press the button again or
– Press the button or – Press button .
The automatic air recirculation mode should
normally be left switched on at
all times.
The system is ready to operate approx. 30 seconds after the engine ignition
key has been turned. During this initia l period, fresh air is fed into the car.
If the air purity sensor in the air conditioning system detects a certain
concentration of fumes in the outside air, the control unit will either pass the
incoming air through the pollution filter or automatically switch on the air
recirculation. If there is a high concentration of pollution in the outside air,
the climate control automatically switches to air recirculation and the supply
of air from the outside is cut off. As soon as the level of pollution decreases,
air is fed into the vehicle from the outside again.
The automatic air recirculation operates for a maximum period of 12 minutes.
If the windows mist up when the automatic air recirculation is on, press the
button immediately.
The automatic air recirculation switches itself off under certain circumstances
(for instance if or is selected). In “ECON” and at temperature of below
approx. 8°C below zero, the automatic ai r recirculation mode is limited to 12
seconds.Switching the temperature display from °C to °F and vice versa
The temperature display can be switched from °C (degrees
Celsius) to °F (degrees Fahrenheit) and vice versa.– Press and hold the button for recirculation mode and briefly press the plus button of the left-hand temperature selector
⇒page 154, fig. 133 .
Fig. 134 Button for auto-
matic air recirculation
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Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning
160Each of the three buttons has a specific function. The numbers relate to the
air outlets ⇒ page 159, fig. 135.
Air directed to windows
This setting directs all the air to outlets 1 and 2. Unlike in setting , the
volume of air delivery remains the same.
Air to the driver/front passenger
All the air comes from outlets 3 and 4 in the dash panel and from the rear of
the centre console.
Air to the footwells
Most of the air emerges from outlets 5 and the outlets under the front seats.
Some of the air will also be issued from outlets 3 and 4.
Note
In all of the above air distribution settings, a small amount of air will still
come from the other outlets.Economical use of the climate control
Economical use of the climate control will help save fuel.Engine power is reduced and fuel consumption increases when the
climate control is in cooling mode. To ensure that the system is only
switched on when it is really necessary, please note the following
points:
– Select ECON mode if you wish to save fuel.
– Select ECON mode if you decide to open the windows or sun roof* while driving. – If the vehicle has heated up after standing in the sun, open the
windows and doors for a short time to cool the vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
By saving fuel you also reduce the am ount of pollutants emitted from your
vehicle.Key settings
When the ignition is switched on, the climate control settings
assigned to the key are selected automatically.The climate control settings selected are automatically stored and assigned
to the key in use. When the vehicle is started, the climate control automati-
cally selects the settings assigned to the key. Hence, every driver automati-
cally obtains his/her preferred settings without having to select them manu-
ally.
Note
Should another driver use the key and enter other settings, the previous
settings will be deleted.
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Driving163
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Practical tips
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The Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP
) contains the electronic differential
lock (EDL) and the traction control system (TCS). The ESP function works
together with the ABS. If a fault in the ABS occurs, both warning lamps light
up, but if the ESP fails, only th e ESP warning lamp lights up.
The ESP is started automatically when the engine is started.
The ESP switch deactivates both TCS and ESP functions. The ESP, in spite of
being off, will always self-connect wher e necessary if brakes are being used.
The TCS can be deactivated when in cases where wheel sliding is desirable.
For example:
•
When driving with snow chains,
•
when driving in deep sn ow or on loose surfaces,
•
when rocking the vehicle backwards and forwards to free it from mud, for
example.
Next, the button should be pressed to reactivate the TCS.
When does the warning light switch on or flash ?
•
On switching the ignition on, it lights up for about two seconds to carry
out a function control.
•
The warning lamp will start flashing when the vehicle is moving if the ESP
or the TCS is activated.
•
It will light up continuously if there is a malfunction in the ESP.
WARNING
•
The electronic stabilisation programme (ESP) cannot defy the laws of
physics. This should be kept in mind, particularly on slippery and wet
roads and when towing a trailer.
•
Always adapt your driving style to suit the condition of the roads and
the traffic situation. Do not let the extra safety afforded by ESP tempt you
into taking any risks when driving, this can cause accidents.
•
Please refer to the corresponding warning notes on ESP in ⇒page 175,
“Intelligent technology”.
Ignition lockIgnition key positions
The ignition key is used to start and stop the engine.Position
The ignition key is inserted in this position. To engage the steering wheel
lock , take out the key and turn the wheel until you hear the pin engage. You
should always engage the steering lock when you leave the vehicle. This will
help to deter thefts ⇒.
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WARNING (continued)
Fig. 139 Ignition key
positions
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Driving
164Switching on the ignition/pre-heating glow plugs
If the key is difficult to turn in the lock, move the steering wheel (to take the
load off the steering lock mechanism) until the key turns freely. In the case of
vehicles with a diesel engine, the key is turned to this position to preheat the
glow plugs.
Starting the engine
The engine is started in this position . Electrical components with a high
power consumption are switched off temporarily.
After the engine has started, the ignition key returns to position by itself.
The ignition key has to be turned back to position before re-starting the
engine. The starter inhibitor in the ignition lock prevents the starter motor
from engaging when the engine is running, as this could cause damage.
Switching off the ignition
Turn the ignition key to this position.
WARNING
•
Never remove the ignition key until the vehicle is stationary! Otherwise
the steering lock could engage suddenly, which could cause an accident.
•
Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you only
intend to be gone for a short time. This is particularly important if there are
children in the car, as they might otherwise be able to start the engine or
use power-operated equipment (e.g. the electric windows), which could
lead to injuries.Note
•
If the battery has been disconnected and then reconnected, it will be
necessary to leave the key in position for about 5 seconds before starting
the engine.
Starting and stopping the engineStarting the engine
The engine can only be started with an original SEAT key.Vehicles with a petrol engine:
– Use the foot brake.
– Manual gearbox: Push the clutch pedal all the way down.
– Move the gear lever into the neutral position ⇒.
– Turn the ignition key to position without pressing the acceler- ator.
– Release the ignition key as soon as the engine starts (the starter motor must not be allowed to run on with the engine).
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Fig. 140 Ignition key
positions
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