2008 Seat Leon 5D Owner's manual

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248Side lights– Raise the bonnet.
– Remove the cover ⇒fig. 164 by pulling on this. – Extract the lamp holder
⇒fig. 165 outwards.
– Replace the bulb by pulling this out and inserting the replace- ment.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
Rear lights•
On the body
- Indicator, side and brake light
•
On the tailgate
- Left side: position and fog lights.
- Right side: reverse and position.
Fig. 164 Side lightsFig. 165 Side lights
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Indicator, side and brake lights on the bodywork– Press on the side pin outwards and take out the lamp holder.
– Extract the failed bulb and change it for a new one.
– To refit follow the steps in reverse order, taking special care when
fitting the lamp holder.
Position light, fog light and reverse light on the tailgate–Open the tailgate.
– Pull the cover off. See the arrow ⇒ fig. 167.
Fig. 166 Indicator, side
and brake lights on the
bodywork
Fig. 167 Lights on the
tailgateFig. 168 Removing the
lampholder
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– Take the lampholder out pressing on the securing pins and extract it outwards ⇒page 249, fig. 168 .
– Replace the faulty lamp, rotating it to the left and outwards.
– Installation is in the reverse order.Side indicators– Press the indicator on one of its sides to take it out.
– 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. 169 , arrow .
– Insert the indicator as shown by the arrow ⇒fig. 169.
Fig. 169 Side indicator
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Luggage compartment lights– Remove the bulb by pressing on the inside edge of this -arrow-
using the flat side of a screwdriver ⇒fig. 170 . – Press the lamp sideways and remove from its housing
⇒fig. 171.
– Installation is in the reverse order.
Fig. 170 Luggage
compartment lightFig. 171 Luggage
compartment light
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252Registration light– To remove the tulip-shaped fitting, unscrew the bolts ⇒fig. 172 .– Remove the bulb, moving it in the direction of the arrow and
outwards ⇒fig. 173 .
– Installation is in the reverse order.
Glove box lamp*– Insert screwdriver above, between the light and the glove box.
– Carefully remove the light Next lift the light out sideways.
– Replace the bulb.
– Insert the light on the connector side, first underneath then push at the top until it clicks into place.
Fig. 172 Registration
lightFig. 173 Registration
light
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Sunroof light– Carefully remove the lamp, using the flat side of the screwdriver,
as shown in the figure ⇒fig. 175. – Remove the bulb, moving it in
the direction of the arrow and
outwards ⇒fig. 175.
– Installation is in the reverse order.
Jump-startingJump leads
The jump lead must have a sufficient wire cross section.If the engine fails to start because of a discharged battery, the battery can be
connected to the battery of another vehicle to start the engine.
Jump leads
Jump leads must comply with the standard DIN 72553 (see manufacturer's
documentation). The wire cross section must be at least 25 mm
2 for petrol
engines and at least 35 mm
2 for diesel engines.
Note
•
The vehicles must not touch each othe r, otherwise electricity could flow as
soon as the positive terminals are connected.
•
The discharged battery must be properly connected to the vehicle elec-
trical system.
Fig. 174 Removing
sunroof lightFig. 175 Removing
sunroof light
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254How to jump start: description⇒ fig. 176 shows the flat battery and the charged battery.
Jump lead terminal connections
– Switch off the ignition on both vehicles ⇒.
1. Connect one end of the red jump lead to the positive ⇒fig. 176
terminal of the vehicle with the flat battery ⇒.
2. Connect the other end of the red jump lead to the positive terminal in the vehicle providing assistance.
3. Connect one end of the black jump lead to the negative terminal on the battery of the vehicle providing assistance. 4. Connect the other end of the black jump lead to a solid metal
component which is bolted on to the engine block, or onto the
engine block itself of the vehicle with the flat battery. Do not
connect it to a point near the battery ⇒.
5. Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact with any moving parts in the engine compartment.
Starting
6. Start the engine of the vehicle with the boosting battery and let it run at idling speed.
7. Start the engine of the car with the flat battery and wait one or two minutes until the engine is “running”.
Removing the jump leads
8. Before you remove the jump leads, switch off the headlights (if they are switched on).
9. Turn on the heater blower and rear window heater in the vehicle with the flat battery. This helps minimise voltage peaks which are
generated when the leads are disconnected.
10. When the engine is running, disconnect the leads in reverse order to the deta ils given above.
Connect the battery clamps so they have good metal-to-metal contact with
the battery terminals.
If the engine fails to start, switch off the starter after about 10 seconds and
try again after about half a minute.
Fig. 176 How to connect
the jump leads
AA
AB
A+
A+
A-
AX
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WARNING
•
Please note the safety warnings referring to working in the engine
compartment ⇒page 205, “Working in the engine compartment”.
•
The battery providing assistance must have the same voltage as the flat
battery (12V) and approximately the same capacity (see imprint on
battery). Failure to comply could result in an explosion.
•
Never use jump leads when one of the batteries is frozen. Danger of
explosion! Even after the battery has thawed, battery acid could leak and
cause chemical burns. If a battery freezes, it should be replaced.
•
Keep sparks, flames and lighted cigarettes away from batteries, danger
of explosion. Failure to comply could result in an explosion.
•
Observe the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the jump
leads.
•
Do not connect the negative cable from the other vehicle directly to the
negative terminal of the flat battery. The gas emitted from the battery could
be ignited by sparks. Danger of explosion.
•
Do not attach the negative cable from the other vehicle to parts of the
fuel system or to the brake line.
•
The non-insulated parts of the battery clamps must not be allowed to
touch. The jump lead attached to the positive battery terminal must not
touch metal parts of the vehicle, this can cause a short circuit.
•
Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact
with any moving parts in the engine compartment.
•
Do not bend over the batteries. This could result in chemical burns.Note
The vehicles must not touch each other, otherwise electricity could flow as
soon as the positive terminals are connected.
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