2008 Seat Exeo climate control

Content
6ContentThis manual is structured to provide th e information you need in an organised
way. The content of this Manual is divided into sections which belong to
chapters (e.g. “Air conditioning”). The entire manual is divided into five large
parts which are:1. Safety FirstInformation on the vehicle equipment relating to passive safety such as seat
belts, airbags, seats, etc.2. Controls and equipmentInformation about the distribution of controls in the driver position of your
vehicle, about the seat adjustment possibilities, about how to create a suit-
able climate in the passenger compartment, etc.3. Practical tipsAdvice relating to the driving, caring and maintenance of your vehicle and
certain problems you can solve yourself.4. Technical DataFigures, values and the dimensions of your vehicle.5. Alphabetic indexAt the end of this manual there is a detailed alphabetical index, this will help
you to rapidly find the information you require.
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Cockpit57
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
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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Unlocking and locking
110
WARNING
Take care when closing the sliding/tilting roof. There is a risk of suffering
injury. For this reason, always take out the ignition key when leaving the
vehicle.Automatic close function
The sun roof can also be closed from outside the vehicle.– Turn the key in the lock on the driver's door and hold it in the lock
position or press the lock button on the remote control until the
roof has closed all the way ⇒.
WARNING
Take care when closing the sunroof. There is a risk of suffering injury.Sunroof / deflector*The solar cells in the roof power the climate control fan.
The solar roof is operated in the same way as the normal sliding/tilting sun
roof.
The interior trim is fixed to the solar roof and cannot be opened and closed
separately.
Closing the sunroof by overriding the safety cut-out
It is possible to override the safety cut-out to close the
sunroof.The sliding sunroof mechanism is equipped with a safety cut-out. If
the roof should fail to close normally, it can be closed by overriding
the safety cut-out.
– Turn the control to position ⇒page 109, fig. 80 .
– Pull on the control switch until the roof closes.
WARNING
Take care when closing the sunroof. There is a risk of suffering injury. For
this reason, always take out the ignition key when leaving the vehicle.
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Seats and stowage
150
WARNING
For safety reasons, the glove compartment must always be closed when
the vehicle is moving. Failure to do so could result in an accident.Cool box in glove compartment
The cool box will only work when the climate control is deliv-
ering cooled air.– Open the glove compartment ⇒page 149, fig. 129 .
– Open the lid of the refrigerator box ⇒fig. 130 .
– Turn switch to switch cooling on and off.
The cool box will only work when the climate control is delivering cooled air.
We recommend you switch off the cool box if the climate control is delivering
warm air to heat the interior.
Note
The “non-slip” mat in the cool box can be removed for cleaning.Compartments in the door trim
Storage compartments are provided in the door trims.
WARNING
The storage compartments in the door trims should only be used to store
small objects. Make sure that they are stored safely inside the compart-
ment, as they might otherwise impair the protection offered by the side
airbags.
Fig. 130 Glove compart-
ment with cool box open
AA
Fig. 131 Door trim with
storage compartment
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Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning
152Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning2C-ClimatronicDescription
The climate control is designed to automatically keep the
passenger compartment at the temperature you find most
comfortable at all times of the year.Recommended settings:
– Set the temperature to 22°C (71°F).
– Press the ⇒page 154, fig. 133 button.The following setting quickly provides a comfortable temperature inside the
vehicle. We therefore recommend you do not modify the setting unless you
find this temperature uncomfortable or where circumstances require as such.
The climate control provides heating and ventilation and also cools and
dehumidifies the air inside the vehicle.
The climate control is fully automatic and will constantly maintain the temper-
ature which has been set. To achieve this, the temperature of the air supplied
to the interior, the blower speed (volume of air delivery) and the air distribu-
tion are regulated automatically. The sy stem also takes solar radiation into
account and, therefore, no subsequent manual readjustments are required.
Therefore, automatic mode ⇒ page 155 should be used for the comfort of all
the passengers in virtually all conditions throughout the year.
Please note the following points:
The humidity of the air is automatically reduced when the system cools the
interior of the vehicle. This helps to prevent condensation on the windows. If the humidity and temperature outside the vehicle are high,
condensation
can drip off the evaporator in the air cooling system and form a pool under-
neath the vehicle. This is normal and does not indicate a leak.
If the outside temperature is low, the blower normally only switches to a
higher speed once the coolant has warm ed up sufficiently (this does not
apply to the defrost setting).
In order to achieve maximum engine power, the air conditioning compressor
is temporarily switched off when pulling away from standstill with full throttle.
The compressor also switches off if the coolant temperature is excessively
high to ensure adequate engine cooling under extreme loads.
Pollution filter
The pollution filter (a combined particle filter and activated charcoal filter)
serves as a barrier against impurities in the outside air, including dust and
pollen.
For the climate control to work with maximum efficiency, the pollution filter
element must be replaced at the intervals specified in the Service Schedule.
If the vehicle is driven in areas with a high level of air pollution and the filter
is no longer fully effective, it may be necessary to change the filter element
more frequently.
Caution
•
If you suspect that the climate control system is damaged, switch over to
ECON mode to prevent further damage and have the system checked by a
specialist garage.
•
Repairs to the climate control require specialist knowledge and special
tools. For this reason, please contact a specialist garage if the system is not
working properly.
AUTO
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Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning
154Controls
This overview will help you become quickly fami liar with the controls for the climate control.The left-hand display shows the temperature selected for the left-hand side
and the right-hand display the temperature for the right-hand side.
The functions can be switched on or off by briefly pressing the buttons. The
diode on the buttons lights up when the function is enabled.
The grille between buttons and must be kept clear, as the tempera-
ture sensors are located behind the grille.•
Do not cover the grille.
•
Do not clean the grille with a vacuum cleaner, as this could damage the
temperature sensors located behind the grille.
Fig. 133 Climate control controls


Button(s)
MeaningAutomatic mode

(left and right
sides)
Temperature selection for the left
and right sidesDefrostManual air recirculation modeSwitches off air coolingSwitches off climate control (instead of )Automatic air recirculation mode (instead of )
AUTO-+ECONOFF


OFF
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Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning 155
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
The , and buttons (which regulate air distribution) can either be
selected individually or in combination.
Automatic mode
Standard setting for all seasons.Switching on automatic mode
– Select a temperature between +18°C (64°F) and +29°C (86°F).
– Press the button
⇒page 154, fig. 133 .The automatic mode maintains a constant temperature inside the vehicle and
dehumidifies the air. Air temperature, air delivery and air distribution are
regulated automatically to reach the desired interior temperature as quickly
as possible, and then to maintain this temperature. The system automatically
compensates for any variations in the outside temperature and for the effect
of direct sunlight.
The automatic temperature regulation only operates at temperature settings
between +18°C and +29°C. If a tem perature below +18°C is selected, LO
appears on the display. If a temperature is selected which is higher than
+29°C, the display will show HI. In the two extreme settings, the climate
control operates continuously with maxi mum cooling or heating output and the temperature is not regulated automatically. The temperature is not regu-
lated.
Note
By keeping the button on the driver's side pressed for several seconds,
the temperature of the passenger's side can be set to the temperature of the
driver's side or vice versa. The display indicates the new temperature value.Selecting the temperature
Separate temperatures can be selected for the driver's and
front passenger's side.– Press the or buttons below the displays
⇒page 154,
fig. 133 until the desired temperature is selected for the driver's
side or front passenger's side.The currently selected temperature setting is shown in the display above the
buttons.
By keeping the button on the driver's side pressed for several seconds,
the temperature of the passenger's side can be set to the temperature of the
driver's side or vice versa. The display indicates the new temperature value.
The previous temperature setting can be restored by resetting the display on
the driver's or passenger's side as required.

(centre buttons)
Adjusts blower speedAir to the windowsAir from the dashboard outletsAir to the footwells
Button(s)
Meaning
-+



AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
-+
-
+
AUTO
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Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning
156Defrosting
The windscreen and side windows are defrosted or demisted
as quickly as possible.– To enable this mode, press the ⇒page 154, fig. 133 button.
– To disable, press the button again or select the button.The temperature is regulated automatically. The air output is increased to
maximum and most of the air comes out of outlets 1 and 2 ⇒page 159.
The air recirculation and ECON modes ar e switched off when the button is
pressed.Air recirculation: manual enabling
The air recirculation setting prevents fumes etc. from entering
the interior.Enabling air recirculation mode
– Press the ⇒page 154, fig. 133 ⇒ button.
Disabling air recirculation mode
– Press the button again or
– Press the button or
– Press the button.In this setting, the air in the vehicle is constantly recirculated. We recommend
using the air recirculation mode in the following circumstances:
•
When driving through a tunnel or in queues of traffic, to prevent fumes
entering the interior of the vehicle.
WARNING
Do not drive for too long with the ai r recirculation mode enabled because,
if the compressor is disconnected, the windscreen may mist up because no
fresh air is entering the interior of the vehicle, with the subsequent risk of
accidents.ECON Mode (economy)
ECON mode helps save fuel.– To enable, press the button ⇒page 154, fig. 133 .
– To disable, press the button again or select the button.Air cooling is disconnected in ECON mode. The heating and the blower are
adjusted automatically. “ECON” stan ds for “Economy”. Disconnecting air
cooling (compressor) saves on fuel.
Please note that the interior temperature must not be lower than the outside
temperature in ECON mode. The blower does not cool or dehumidify the air in
the interior. The windows could therefore mist up.
On diesel vehicles, the supplementary heater is switched off in ECON mode
to save fuel.
Note
If the diode on the ECON button contin ues to light up when the ECON mode
has been switched off (i.e. the climate control has been switched on) this is



AUTO

AUTO
ECONECONECON
AUTO
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