2009 Seat Altea XL Owner's Manual

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– Remove the loops ⇒page 255, fig. 182 in the direction of
the arrow and remove the cover.
– Remove the connector ⇒page 255, fig. 183 from the bulb.
– Disengage the retainer spring ⇒ page 255, fig. 183 pressing
inwards to the right.
– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so that the rim of the attachment plate is on the reflector cut-out.Main beam lights
–Raise the bonnet.
– Remove the cover ⇒fig. 184 by pulling on this.
– Remove the connector ⇒fig. 185 from the bulb.
– Press the spring ⇒fig. 185 inwards and to the right.
– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so that it sits correctly into the cut-out on the reflector.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
A1
A2
A3
Fig. 184 Main beam
headlights
Fig. 185 Main beam
headlights
AC
A1
A2
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Side lights–Raise the bonnet.
– Remove the cover ⇒fig. 186 by pulling on this. – Extract the lamp holder
⇒fig. 187 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 antifog.
– Right side: reverse and position.
Fig. 186 Side lightsFig. 187 Side lights
AD
A1
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258Indicator, side and brake lights on the bodywork– Remove the cover of the luggage compartment lateral panel
⇒fig. 188. – Turn the lampholder to the left
⇒fig. 189.
– 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.
Fig. 188 Lights on
vehicle bodyFig. 189 Lights on
vehicle body
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Position light, fog light and reverse light on the tailgateSide lights
– Open the tailgate. –Pull the cover off.
– Take the lampholder out pressing on the securing pins and
extract it outwards.
– Remove the blown bulb and replace it with another.
– To refit follow the steps in reverse order, taking special care when fitting the lamp holder.
Antifog and reverse light
–Open the tailgate.
–Pull the cover off.
– Turn the lampholder to the left.
– Remove the blown bulb and replace it with another.
– Installation is in the reverse order.
Fig. 190 Lights on the
tailgateFig. 191 Side lights
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260Side indicators– Press the indicator to the left or to the right to remove the lamp.
– 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. 192 , arrow .
– Insert the bulb as shown by the arrow ⇒fig. 192.
Luggage compartment lights– Remove the bulb by pressing on the inside edge of this -arrow-
using the flat side of a screwdriver ⇒fig. 193.
Fig. 192 Side indicator
A1
A2
Fig. 193 Luggage
compartment lightFig. 194 Luggage
compartment light
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– Press the lamp sideways and remove it from the housing
⇒page 260, fig. 194 .Registration light
– To remove the tulip-shaped fitting, unscrew the bolts ⇒ fig. 195.
– Remove the bulb, moving it in the direction of the arrow and
outwards ⇒fig. 196.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
Fig. 195 Registration
light
Fig. 196 Registration
light
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262Sunroof light– Carefully remove the lamp, using the flat side of the screwdriver,
as shown in the figure ⇒fig. 198 . – Remove the bulb, moving it in the direction of the arrow and
outwards ⇒fig. 198 .
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 anot her 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 other, 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. 197 Removing
sunroof lightFig. 198 Removing
sunroof light
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How to jump start: description⇒fig. 199 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. 199
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 details given above.
Connect the battery clamps so they ha ve 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. 199 How to connect
the jump leads
AA
AB
A+
A+
A-
AX
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