2009 Seat Altea headlamp

Cockpit
74Lights and visibility menu
From this menu it is it possible to alter the vehicle lighting
settings.Open Lights and visibility Menu
– Select the option Configuration from the main menu: “Main
menu” and press button ⇒ page 66 on the windscreen
wiper lever. or
– Press button or on the multifunction steering wheel* ⇒page 66, fig. 44 until the Configuration menu is displayed.
– Select the option Lights & visibility from the menu and press button on the windscreen wiper lever.Example of menu use ⇒page 66
Note
For electronic and vehicle equipment one or more of these menus will be
displayed.
Displayed on the
screen
Function
Coming Home/
Leaving Home
This option permits the adjustment of the time dur-
ing which the headlamps remain lit after the vehicle
is locked, and also permits the function to be con-
nected and disconnected
Indicator conf.
The comfort indicator function can be activated or
deactivated here. With the comfort mode activated,
the indicator will blink at least three times when
turned on.
Manufacturer's
settings
The manufacturer's predefined values for the func-
tions of this menu are restored.
Back
This returns to th e Configuration menu
OK
AA


AA
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•
If the daylight driving automatic light function is switched on, the fog
lights or rear fog light cannot be switched on in addition.
•
The use of the lighting described here is subject to the relevant statutory
requirements.
•
Do not put stickers on the windscreen in front of the sensor. This may
cause disruptions or faults in the automatic lighting system.
•
To avoid damage to the tail lights, the lights mounted on the tailgate go
off when the tailgate is opened (according to country).
Daytime lights*
The daytime light reduces the risk of accidents by increasing
the visibility of the vehicle. The daytime running lights are
enabled automatically when the ignition is switched on. It is
automatically switched off when the side lights are turned on.Daytime lights (halogen lamps)
18)
The daytime lights increase road safety in vehicles fitted with halogen lamps.
These include the dipped, side and registration plate lights.
The daytime lights are switched on each time the ignition is turned on if the
light setting is in position 0 or

. Depending upon the model, a control
lamp
 on the light control switch or the lighting up of the instrument panel
will indicate that the daytime lighting is on.
It is not possible for the driver to switch the daytime lights on or off. Please
contact a qualified workshop if you wish to deactivate the lights. Daytime lights (bi-xenon lamps)
The daytime lights increase road safety in vehicles fitted with bi-xenon lamps.
The lights are built-in separately to the headlights and are switched on each
time the ignition is turned on if the light setting is in position
0 or

.
Automatic control of the dipped lig ht in combination with the daytime
lighting (bi-xenon headlamps)
If the dipped light control and the daytime lighting are activated at the same
time, the dipped lights and the instrument panel lighting will automatically
come on as required (e.g. on entering a tunnel) and the daytime lights will go
off. When the automatic dipped light control switches off the dipped lights
(e.g. on coming out of the tunnel), the daytime lights come back on.
Activating/deactivating the daytime lights*
In vehicles with daytime lights* combined with bi-xenon headlamps, these
lights may be activated or deactivated with the indicator and main beam
lever. In vehicles with daytime lights combined with halogen lamps, this func-
tion can only be activated or deactivated in a specialist workshop.
Deactivating daytime lights (bi-xenon lamps)
With the ignition switched off, move the indicator and main beam lever
upwards and back (left indicator and headlamp flash).
Switch on the ignition for 3 seconds. The daytime lights are deactivated and
can not be switched on.
Activating daytime lights (bi-xenon lamps)
With the ignition switched off, move the indicator and main beam lever
upwards and back (left indicator and headlamp flash).
Switch on the ignition for 3 seconds. The daytime lights are activated and can
be switched on.
18)It is only available in some countries or as an optional extra
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NotePlease observe any relevant legal requirements which may apply in your
country.Coming home / leaving home function*
The Coming Home function is controlled manually. The
Leaving Home function is cont rolled with a photo sensor.If the Coming Home or Leaving Home function is connected, the front side
and dipped lights, the tail lights and the registration plate light will light up
to provide assistance.
Coming home function
The Coming Home function is activate d by switching off the ignition and
briefly flashing the lights. When the dr iver's door is opened, the Coming
Home lighting comes on. If the driver's door is already open when the lights
are flashed briefly, the Comi ng Home lighting comes on immediately.
When the last door of the vehicle or the tailgate is closed, the Coming Home
function starts and the switching off the headlights is delayed.
The Coming Home lighting switches off in the following cases:•
On completion of the time period established for the delay in switching off
the lights after all the vehicle doors and the tailgate have been closed.
•
If, 30 seconds after being connected, any doors or the tailgate remain
open.
•
If the light switch is turned to position
.
•
If the ignition is switched on.
Leaving home function
The Leaving Home function is activated when the vehicle is unlocked if:
•
the light control is in position

and
•
the photosensor detects “darkness”.
The Leaving Home lighting switches off in the following cases:
•
If the time period for the delay in switching off the headlamps has ended
•
If the vehicle is locked again.
•
If the light switch is turned to position
.
•
If the ignition is switched on.Note
The setting for the delay in switching off the headlamps in the Coming Home
and Leaving Home function can be chan ged or the function can be connected
or disconnected in the menu Lights and visibility ⇒ page 74.•
If the ignition key is removed while the lights are on, and the lights are
flashed briefly and the driver's door opened, no acoustic signal is heard, as
when the Coming Home function is on, the lights are automatically switched
off after a period of time (except when the light switch is in position
 or
.
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Instrument and switch lighting / Headlight range controlInstrument and switch lighting
When the headlights are switched on, the brightness of the instruments and
switch lighting can be regulated to suit your requirements by turning the
thumb wheel ⇒fig. 74 .
Those vehicles fitted with xenon gas discharge headlights are fitted with an
automatic headlight range system.
Headlight range control
By using the electrical headlight range control, you can adjust the head-
light range to the load level that is being carried in the vehicle. This way, it is
possible to avoid dazzling oncoming traffi c more than necessary. At the same
time, by using the correct headlight settings, the driver has the best possible
lighting for the road ahead.
The headlights can only be adjusted when the dipped beam is switched on.
To lower the beam, turn the thumb wh eel down from the basic setting 0.Dynamic headlight range control
Vehicles with
gas discharge lamps (“xenon lamps”) are equipped with
dynamic headlight range control . This means that the headlights will be
adjusted to suit the load level of the vehicle and “nodding movements” when
pulling off and braking are automatically compensated for.
Vehicles with gas discharge lamps do not have headlight range control.
Self directional headlights*
When driving around bends, the headlights will light the
most important areas of the road.Dynamic curve lights* (AFS)
The dynamic curve lights only operate if the vehicle is travelling at more than
10 km/h and the dipped headlamps are on. When taking a bend, the road is
illuminated better with directional gas discharge lamps than with conven-
tional fixed headlamps.
Fig. 74 Instrument panel:
regulation for instrument
and switch illumination
and headlight range
control
A1
A1A2
A2A2
Fig. 75 Cornering
lighting using self-direc-
tional headlights
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