2008 Seat Exeo tailgate

Safe driving
16Floor mats on the driver side
Only floor mats may be used which can be securely fastened
in the foot well and do not impair operation of the pedals.– Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened during the trip
and do not obstruct the pedals ⇒.Only use floor mats which leave the pedals clear and which are secured to
prevent them from slipping. You can obta in suitable floor mats from a quali-
fied dealership.
WARNING
•
If the pedals are obstructed, an accident may occur. Risk of serious inju-
ries.
•
Ensure that the floor mats are always securely attached.
•
Never lay or fit floor mats or other floor coverings over the original floor
mats. This would reduce the pedal area and could obstruct the pedals. Risk
of accident.
Stowing luggageLoading the boot
All luggage and other loose object s must be safely secured in
the luggage compartment.Unsecured objects which shift back and forth could impair the
driving safety or driving characteristics of the vehicle by shifting the
centre of gravity. – Distribute the load evenly in the luggage compartment.
– Lay and stow heavy luggage as far forward as possible in the
luggage compartment.
– Stow heavy luggage as low as possible in the luggage compart- ment.
– Secure heavy objects to the fitted fastening rings ⇒page 17.
WARNING
•
Loose luggage and other objects in the boot could cause serious inju-
ries.
•
Always stow objects in the luggage compartment and secure them on
the fastening rings.
•
Use suitable specialist straps to secure heavy objects.
•
During sudden manoeuvres or accidents, loose objects can be thrown
forward, injuring vehicle occupants or passers-by. This increased risk of
injury will be further increased if a loose object is struck by an inflating
airbag. If this happens, objects can be transformed into “missiles”. Risk of
fatal injury.
•
Please note that the centre of gravity may shift when transporting
heavy objects; this may affect the ve hicle's handling and lead to an acci-
dent. Therefore, it is essential to adjust your speed and driving style
accordingly, to avoid accidents.
•
Never exceed the allowed axle loads or allowed maximum weight. If the
allowed axle load or the allowed total weight is exceeded, the driving char-
acteristics of the vehicle may change, leading to accidents, injuries and
damage to the vehicle.
•
Never leave your vehicle unattended, especially when the tailgate is
open. Children could climb into the luggage compartment closing the door
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behind them; they will remain trapped without help and there is a mortal
risk.
•
Never allow children to play in or
around the vehicle. Close and lock
both the tailgate and all the doors wh en you leave the vehicle. Before you
lock the vehicle, make sure that there are no adults or children in the
vehicle.
•
Never transport passengers in the luggage compartment. Every
passenger must be properly belted in ⇒page 18.Note
•
Air circulation in the vehicle helps reduce fogging of the windows. Used
air escapes through ventilation slits in the side trim of the luggage compart-
ment. Ensure that the ventilation slits are never covered.
•
Straps for securing the load to the fastening rings are commercially
available.
Fastening rings*
There can be four fastening rings in the boot for fastening
luggage and other objects.– Always use suitable and undamaged straps to secure luggage and other objects to the fastening rings ⇒ in “Loading the
boot” on page 16.
– Pull up the fastening rings to attach the straps.During a collision or an accident, even small and light objects can build up so
much energy that they can cause very severe injuries. The amount of “kinetic energy” depends on the speed of the vehicle and the weight of the object.
The most significant factor, however, is the speed of the vehicle.
Example: An object weighing 4.5 kg is
lying unsecured in the vehicle. During
a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, this object generates a force corre-
sponding to 20 times its weight. That means that the effective weight of the
object increases to about 90 kg. You can imagine the severity of the injuries
which might be sustained if this “projectile” strikes an occupant as it flies
through the passenger compartment. This increased risk of injury will be
further increased if a loose object is struck by an inflating airbag.
WARNING
•
If pieces of baggage or other objects are secured to the fastening rings
with inappropriate or damaged retaining cords, injuries could result in the
event of braking manoeuvres or accidents.
•
To prevent pieces of luggage or ot her objects from flying forward,
always use appropriate retaining cords which are secured to the fastening
rings.
•
Never secure a child seat on the fastening rings.
WARNING (continued)
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Driver information systemGeneral notes
The driver information system in the instrument panel shows
the status of various on-board systems at a glance.The display for the driver information system is in the centre of the instrument
panel.
The system runs a check on certain components and functions when the igni-
tion is switched on and while the vehi cle is moving. The DIS system gives an
audible warning if a fault should occur or if servicing is required, and a red or
yellow warning symbol (in some cases with a corresponding driver message)
appears in the dashboard display.
The driver is informed on the audio system.
The driver information system includes the following functions:
Note
•
If a fault should occur, the display will show a red or yellow warning
symbol. A red warning symbol indicates a serious malfunction ⇒page 76. A
yellow warning symbol indicates a less serious malfunction ⇒ page 78.
Fig. 47 Cockpit: Digital
display in the instrument
panel
CD and radio display
⇒page 72
Ambient temperature display
⇒page 72
Distance to empty (the distance you can travel with the
remaining fuel)
⇒page 73
Door catch/tailgate warning
⇒page 73
Service interval display
⇒page 74
auto-check control
⇒page 75
Driving tips
⇒page 75
Handbrake warning
⇒page 76
Bulb monitor*
⇒page 81
On-board computer*
⇒page 84
Tyre pressure monitoring*
⇒page 88
Navigation information*
Separate operat-
ing instructions
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Note
When the display shows route guidance instructions from the navigation
system, the ambient temperature appears in the second line of the radio
display.Fuel range
The fuel range display can help you to plan your trip.The estimated fuel range is displayed in km. It shows how far the vehicle can
be driven with the amount of fuel left in the tank, assuming the same style of
driving. The fuel range is displayed in increments of 10 km.
The fuel range is calculated on the basis of the fuel consumption over the last
30 kilometres. The fuel range will increase if you drive in a more economical
manner.
Door catch/ tailgate warningThe door catch/tailgate warning symbol lights up if one or more of the doors,
or the bonnet or tailgate are not proper ly closed when the ignition is on. The
symbol also indicates which of these is not properly closed. The display in the
illustration ⇒fig. 50 shows that the front left door is open.
The corresponding part of the pictogram wil l flash if either the bonnet or tail-
gate are open. The warning symbol goes out when the bonnet, tailgate and
all the doors are closed.
On vehicles with a driver information system and an on-board computer* the
door catches/tailgate warning symbol can be switched off by briefly pressing
one of the control switches for the on-board computer ⇒page 85. However,
the warning symbol will appear again if any of the doors or the bonnet or tail-
gate is opened or closed.
Fig. 50 Display: door
catch/tailgate warning
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Unlocking and locking
96Central lockingDescription
The central locking system enables you to lock and unlock all
the doors, the boot lid and the tank flap together.The central locking system on your vehicle locks and unlocks all the doors
and the tank flap simultaneously. The tailgate is unlocked when the vehicle
is opened. However, the handle must be used to open it. The vehicle can be
locked and unlocked using the remote control ⇒page 102 or by turning the
key in the lock in the driver's door.
The windows can also be centrally opened or closed using the central locking
system ⇒page 107. The sun roof* can be closed but not opened using the
central locking system.
The central locking system is combined with an anti-theft security system. If
the vehicle is locked with the key from the outside, the interior opening levers
stop working, which make it difficult fo r unauthorised people to get into the
vehicle.
Should the central locking system fail to work, you can still normally enable
all the locks individually. The fuel tank flap can be released manually if neces-
sary. For manual release of the tank flap ⇒page 209.
Automatic locking function (Auto Lock)*
The Auto Lock* function locks the doors and the boot lid when the vehicle
exceeds a speed of about 15 km/h.
The vehicle is unlocked again automatically when the ignition key is
removed. Alternatively, the driver can also unlock the vehicle using the
central locking switch
 or by opening one of the doors.
WARNING
Do not leave anyone (especially children) inside the car if it is locked from
the outside and the anti-theft security system is enabled, as the doors and
windows cannot then be opened from the inside. Locked doors could delay
assistance in an emergency, potentially putting lives at risk.
Note
•
Should the central locking system fail to work, you can still lock and
unlock the driver's door and the tailgate using the key. For manual release of
the tank flap ⇒page 209. Locking the doors manually if central locking fails
to work ⇒page 99.
•
The anti-theft mechanism and the anti-theft alarm* cannot be enabled if
the central locking is not working.
•
Never leave any valuable items in the vehicle unattended. Even a locked
vehicle is not a safe.
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Unlocking the vehicle with the key– To unlock the vehicle, turn the key in the driver's door to position
⇒ fig. 69 .
– Pull the handle to open the door.•
This will unlock all the doors, the tailgate and the tank flap simultane-
ously.
•
The anti-theft security system will be disabled.
Locking the vehicle with the key– To lock the vehicle, turn the key in the driver's door to position
⇒ fig. 69 ⇒ .•
This will lock all the doors and the tailgate.
•
The interior lights are switched off, provided the light switch is in the cour-
tesy light position.
•
The windows and the sun roof* will close as the key is held in the locking
position.
•
The anti-theft security system will be enabled immediately.
Locking the vehicle without enabling the anti-theft security system
With the anti-theft security system enabled, it is more difficult to break into
the vehicle. If the anti-theft security system has been enabled, the inside
door handles and the central locking switch will not work ⇒.
If you are leaving passengers in the vehicle while it is parked, it is possible to
lock the vehicle without enabling the anti-theft security system.
To do so, turn the key in the driver's door twice in quick succession to position
⇒ fig. 69 .
WARNING
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the car if it is locked from the
outside and the anti-theft security system is enabled, as the doors and
windows cannot then be opened from the inside. Locked doors could delay
assistance in an emergency, potentially putting lives at risk.
Caution
If the driver's door is locked using the key while open, the car will be automat-
ically immobilised and the alarm triggered.
Note
•
Please note that when the vehicle is locked without enabling the anti-
theft mechanism, the anti-theft alarm* remains operative. You should there-
fore switch off the interior monitor be fore locking the vehicle, as otherwise
the alarm could be triggered unintentionally.
Fig. 69 Turning the key to
enable the open and close
functions
AA
AB
AB
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98•
The driver's door cannot be locked using the central locking system when
it is still open. The door must be lo cked separately after it has been closed.
This helps to prevent you from being locked out of the vehicle.
Central locking switch
The central locking system can be enabled from inside the
vehicle using the central locking switch on the driver's door.Locking the vehicle
– Press the ⇒fig. 70 ⇒ button.
Unlocking the vehicle
– Press the button.Please note the following when using the central lock ing switch to lock your
vehicle:
•
The doors and the tailgate ca nnot be opened from the outside (for secu-
rity reasons, e.g. when stopped at traffic lights).
•
You can open the doors individually from the inside by pulling the inside
door handle.
•
When the driver's door is open, it cannot be locked by pressing the central
locking switch and then closing the door. This helps to prevent you from
being locked out of the vehicle. The door has to be locked separately after it
has been closed.
•
In the event of an accident in which the airbags inflate, doors locked from
the inside will be automatically unlocked to facilitate access and assistance.
WARNING
The central locking switch is still op erative when the ignition is switched
off. This switch can be used to autom atically lock all the doors and the boot
lid. However, since this makes it difficu lt to enter the car from the outside,
you should never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Locked doors
could delay assistance in an emergency, potentially putting lives at risk.
Note
The central locking switch inside the vehicle will not be operative if the anti-
theft mechanism has been enabled.
Fig. 70 Detail of driver
door: Central locking
switch

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100
A manual locking device (only visible when the door is open) is
provided on the front passenge r's door and the rear doors.
– Open the door.
–Use the key ⇒ page 99, fig. 71 to turn the cap slightly and then
fold it downwards.
– Insert the key into the slot inside ⇒page 99, fig. 72 and turn it
as far as the stop, i.e. about 90 degrees to the right (doors on
right side) or to the left (door on the left side).Once the door has been closed it can no longer be opened from the outside.
The door can be opened from the inside by pulling the door handle. If the
child-proof catch is engaged on one of th e rear doors, the door can be opened
by pulling the inside door handle once and then opening the door from the
outside.
Boot lidTailgate: opening and closing
Fig. 73 Driver's door:
Unlocking the tailgateFig. 74 Boot: opening
from the outside
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