2008 Seat Exeo battery

Contents
4Trailer towing
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Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removable towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your vehicle maintenance and cleaning
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General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle exterior maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle interior maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories, parts replacement and
modifications
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Accessories and spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mobile telephones and radiotelephones . . . . .
Athermic windscreen* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and refilling levels
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Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Releasing the tank flap manually . . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid and windscreen wiper blades . . . .
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels and tyres
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Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If and when
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Tools, tyre repair kit and spare wheel . . . . . . . .
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre repair* (Tyre-Mobility-System) . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing bulbs Halogen headlights . . . . . . . . .
Changing bulbs. Bi-Xenon AFS headlights . . . .
Changing rear bulbs (in side panel) . . . . . . . . . .
Changing rear light bulbs (i n boot lid) . . . . . . . . Side indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage compartment lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Registration light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunroof light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing and tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
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General notes on the technical data
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Outstanding information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data on fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Techn ical Data
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Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol engine 1.6l 75 kW (102 HP) . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol engine 1.8l 110 kW (150 HP) . . . . . . . . .
Petrol engine 2.0l 147 kW (200 HP) . . . . . . . . .
Diesel engine 2.0l 105 kW (143 hp) . . . . . . . . .
Diesel engine 2.0l 125 kW (170 hp) . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index
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It will start flashing to indicate that ESP is counteracting an unstable
driving condition.
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It lights up when the ignition is switched on for approx. 2 seconds while
the function is checked.
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The warning lamp will light up if there is a malfunction in the ESP.
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It will light up after the battery has been disconnected.
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The warning lamp will light up if the ESP is switched off.
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It will also come on if a fault should occur in the ABS because the ESP
operates in conjunction with the ABS.
If the ESP warning lamp lights up and stays on after the engine is started, this
may mean that the control system has temporarily switched off the ESP. In this
case the ESP can be reactivated by switching the ignition off and then on
again. After this the warning lamp should go out to show that the system is
fully functional.
The warning lamp will light up when the ignition is switched on if the battery
has been disconnected and then reconnected. It should go out again after
driving a short distance if the steering wheel is turned slightly.
For further information on the ESP, see ⇒ page 177.
Alternator

The warning lamp signals a fault in the alternator or in the
vehicle's electrical system.The warning lamp
 lights up when the ignition is switched on. It should
switch off after the engine has started.
If the warning lamp  lights up when you are driving, you can normally
continue as far as the nearest specialist garage. However, given that the
battery will be running down, any electr ical consumption not absolutely vital
should be switched off.
Caution
If the coolant warning lamp
 in the instrument panel lig h t s u p a s w e l l a s t h e
alternator waning lamp while driving ⇒page 77, stop the vehicle immedi-
ately and switch off the engine. In this case the coolant pump is no longer
being driven, and there is a risk of engine damage.
Main beam headlights

The indicator lamp
 lights up when the main beams are on or when the
headlight flasher is operated.
For further information on the main beam headlights, see ⇒page 119.
Engine management

This warning lamp monitors the engine management system
for petrol engines.The warning lamp
 (Electronic Power Control) li ghts up while the function
is being checked.
Note
If the warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is moving, this indicates a fault
in the engine management system. The vehicle must be taken immediately to
a specialist garage to have the engine serviced.
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74Service indicator
This display reminds the driver when the next routine service
is due.Displaying distance to next service
When you press the service button briefly with the ignition switched on,
the display will show how far the vehicle can be driven before the next service
is due. The query can be made with the engine switched off or in gear up to
speeds of 5 km/h. Every time the igni tion is switched on, the remaining
distance is updated. However, the first time this will be after 500 km.
In new vehicles or following a service, the following display is given for the
first 500 km when the remaining distance until the next service is consulted:
Service reminder
The instrument pane l controls the distance trav elled every day. Calculate the
average of these distances travelled and enable the service reminder suffi-
ciently in advance. The display reverts back to the standard display after about 5 seconds. The
remaining distance to the next service is updated every time the ignition is
switched on, until the service becomes due.
Service due
When a service is due,
SERVICE! will appear in the display immediately after
you switch on the ignition. The display reverts back to the standard display
after about 5 seconds.
Resetting the display
The display is reset by the garage after the service has been carried out. If the
service indicator has not been reset by the specialist garage, please perform
the following steps:
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Switch the ignition off.
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Press the service button ⇒fig. 51 and hold while switching on the
ignition. The display will show one of these messages: Service in ----- km or
Service!
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Now press and hold the reset button until the display shows Service
in ----- km --- days or Service!
The display switches out of the reset mode if you do not press the reset button
within 5 seconds.Note
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Do not reset the service indicator between services, otherwise the display
will be incorrect.
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The information in the service indicator remains intact if the battery is
disconnected.
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The distance to the next service cannot be called up if the system has
detected a Priority 1 fault (red symbol).
Fig. 51 Detailed view of
the instrument panel:
Service indicator
A1
A1A2
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Yellow symbols are used to indicate a Priority 2 fault (warning).
Yellow symbols are accompanied by
one warning chime. The function indi-
cated should be checked as soon as possible. If several Priority 2 faults are
detected at the same time, the symbols are displayed one after the other for
about 2 seconds at a time.
Fuel level low
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When this symbol
 comes on for the first time, there are about 8 to 10 litres
of fuel left in the tank. You should fill up as soon as possible ⇒page 208.
Diesel particulate filter obstructed
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If the symbol
 lights up, you may be able to contribute towards automatic
filter cleaning by driving in the right manner. You should drive at a speed of
at least 60 km/h for about 15 minutes in 4th or 5th gear, at an engine speed
of around 2000 rpm. The increase in temperature will burn off any soot in the
filter. When cleaning is successful, the symbol switches off.
If the light on symbol
 does not go off, take the vehicle to a specialist
garage to repair the fault.
For further information on the diesel particulate filter, see ⇒page 183.
WARNING
It is essential that you adjust your sp eed to suit the weather, road, terrain
and traffic conditions. The recommended driving speed must never lead to
the driver disregarding the traffic regulations.Light sensor/ rain sensor faulty

 Automatic headlights / automatic wipers faulty
If the  symbol appears, this means that the light sensor / rain sensor is not
working. For safety reasons, the dipp ed beam headlights will then be
switched on permanently when the light switch is set to the AUTO position.
However, you can still switch the lights on and off in the normal way with the

Brake pad worn
⇒ page 80

Speed warning 1
⇒page 80
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Dynamic headlight range control*
faulty
⇒page 80
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Self-directing headlights* faulty
⇒page 80

Washer fluid level low*
⇒page 80
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Speed warning 2*
⇒page 80
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Battery voltage too high or too low*
⇒page 80
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Bulb monitor*
⇒page 81
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Tyre pressure monitoring system*
Loss of pressure
⇒page 88
TPMS
Tyre pressure monitoring system*
System not available
⇒page 66
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80light switch. If the rain sensor is faulty, the functions operated via the wind-
screen wiper lever will still be availa ble. You should have the light sensor /
rain sensor checked by a specialist garage as soon as possible.Worn brake pads

If the
 symbol lights up, have the front brake pads (and, for safety's sake,
the rear pads as well) inspected by a specialist garage.
Speed warning 1

If the
 symbol lights up, this means you are exceeding the speed that has
been pre-set with the speed warning function. You should reduce your speed
accordingly ⇒page 81.
Headlight range control faulty
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This symbol
 indicates a malfunction in the dynamic headlight range
control. Take the vehicle to a specialist garage to have the dynamic headlight
range control function repaired.
Self-directing headlights* faulty
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 Self-directing headlights faulty This symbol
 indicates that the self-directing headlight system is faulty.
Take the vehicle to a specialist garage to have the headlights or the self-
directing headlight co ntrol unit repaired.
Washer fluid level low

If the
 symbol lights up, top up the fluid for the windscreen washer and
headlight washer system* ⇒page 220.
Speed warning 2

If the
 symbol lights up, this means you are exceeding the speed that has
been pre-set. You should reduce your speed accordingly ⇒page 81.
Battery voltage too high or too low
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If the
 symbol lights up, take the vehicle to a specialist garage and have
the following items checked:
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Ribbed belt
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Battery condition
It is also advisable to check whether the alternator warning lamp has come on
⇒ page 69.
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Driving time warning
After 2 hours of continuous driving, the display automatically switches over
to the driving time display of
2:00. At the same time the driving time display
starts flashing. This is to remind the driver to take a break.
The driving time warning can be switched off by briefly pressing the function
selector switch or the button ⇒fig. 59 .
If you continue driving or take a break for less than 10 minutes, the driving
time warning will switch on once agai n when the total driving time is 4:00
hours, 6:00 hours, etc. However, if you take a break for more than 10 minutes,
the driving time warning clock will be erased.
Distance covered
This display shows the distance you have covered since the memory was last
cancelled. The longest possible distance which can be recorded is
9999.9 km.
Note
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The displays for fuel consumption (average and instantaneous), fuel
range and speed are shown in metric units.
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The information in the memory is lost if the battery is disconnected.
Operating
The on-board computer is controlled by means of two
switches on the windscreen wiper lever.Enabling the on-board computer
– Press the reset button repeatedly until the on-board computer (memory 1 or 2) ⇒page 84, fig. 58 is displayed.
Selecting the function
– Press the top or bottom of the function selector switch ⇒fig. 59 . This displays the functions of the on-board computer
in sequence.
Resetting to zero
– Press and hold the Reset button for at least two seconds.The following values can be reset to zero using the Reset button:
Reset
Fig. 59 Windscreen wiper
lever: On-board computer
controls
AB
AA
AB
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86•
Journey duration
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Distance covered
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Average fuel consumption
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Average speed
The on-board computer can only be oper ated when the ignition is switched
on. When the ignition is switched on, the display shows the function that was
last selected.
As well as the figures from the on-boa rd computer (computer 1 or 2), the
display can also show information from the navigation system*. Press the
Reset button briefly to switch back and forward between these displays.Note
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If you keep the Reset button pressed for longer than two seconds, it will
reset the currently displayed figure to zero (for instance average fuel
consumption).
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Faults detected by the auto-check control will be displayed even if the
display is off.
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The information in the memory is lost if the battery is disconnected.
Menu displayIntroduction
AB
Fig. 60 Windscreen wiper
lever: Menu selection
buttonFig. 61 Display: Main
menu
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94Plastic key tab
Spare keys cannot be issued without the key number on the plastic key tab.
Therefore:•
Always keep the key tab in a safe place.
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Never leave the key tab in the vehicle.
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If you sell the vehicle, please give the plastic key tab to the new owner.
Replacing a key
If you lose a key, please contact the Technical Service. Have the remote
control coding for that key disabled. You should therefore bring the plastic
key tab and all available keys with you. It is also important to notify your
insurance company if a key or the plastic key tab has been lost.
WARNING
•
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.
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Wait for the vehicle to come to a standstill before removing the ignition
key from the lock! Otherwise, the steering lock could engage suddenly,
causing an accident.
Indicator light on the remote control key
The condition of the battery in the remote control key is moni-
tored by the indicator light.Condition of the key battery
The indicator light ⇒fig. 67 (arrow) flashes when one of the buttons is
pressed. If the indicator light does not light up or flash, this means that the
battery is exhausted and must be replaced.
Replacing the batteries ⇒ page 95.
Fig. 67 LED on the remote
control key
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