2009 Seat Exeo steering

Airbag system33
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may develop when the airbag deploys. This is normal and it is not an indica-
tion of fire in the vehicle.
Airbag covers when the frontal airbags are triggeredThe airbag covers fold out of the steering wheel or instrument panel when the
driver's and front passenger's airbags are triggered
⇒fig. 20 . The airbag
covers remain connected to the steering wheel or the dash panel.
Fig. 20 Airbag covers reacting when the front airbags
are triggered
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34Safety notes on the frontal airbag system
If you use airbags correctly, they can considerably reduce the
risk of injury in many kinds of accident.
WARNING
•It is important for the driver and front passenger to keep a distance of
at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. If the minimum
distance is not observed then the airbags do not correctly protect the
vehicle occupants; risk of fatal injuries! In addition, the front seats and
head restraints must always be positioned correctly for the height of the
occupant.•I f yo u are n o t w ea r i ng a s ea t b e l t , i f yo u l e an fo r w a rd o r t o t h e s id e w h il e
travelling or assume an incorrect sitting position, there is a substantially
increased risk of injury. This increased risk of injury will be further
increased if you are struck by an inflating airbag.•Never let a child travel on the front seat without an appropriate restraint
system. If the airbag is triggered in an accident, children can sustain
serious or fatal injuries from the airbag as it inflates ⇒page 46, “Child
safety”.•The deployment space between the front passengers and the airbags
must not in any case be occupied by other passenger, pets and objects.•The airbags provide protection for just one accident; replace them once
they have deployed.•It is also important not to attach any objects such as cup holders or
telephone mountings to the surfaces covering the airbag units.•Do not attempt to modify components of the airbag system in any
way.
Knee airbagDescription of the knee airbag
The airbag system provides additional protection to front seat
passengers if they are properly secured.The knee airbag for the driver is located in the instrument panel underneath
the steering wheel ⇒fig. 21.
The knee airbag offers additional protection to the driver's knees and upper
and lower thigh areas as a supplement to the safety belts.
If the front airbags deploy, the knee airbag also deploys in severe frontal colli-
sions ⇒page 32.
Besides their normal safety function, safety belts help keep the driver in posi-
tion in case of a frontal collision so that the airbags can provide protection.
The airbag system is not a substitute for seat belts. It is, on the other hand,
part of the overall occupant safety system of your vehicle. Always remember
Fig. 21 Driver's knee
airbag
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36If the front airbag deploys, the knee airbag also deploys in severe frontal colli-
sions.
When the system is deployed, the airbag starts to fill with a propellant gas,
and inflates between the lower part of the instrument panel and the driver
⇒ page 35, fig. 22.
Although they are not a soft pillow, they can “cushion” the impact and in this
way they can help to reduce the risk of injury to the lower extremities.
All this takes place instantaneously, so fast that many people do not even
realize that the airbags have deployed. The airbags also inflate with a great
deal of force and it is important for occupant safety that nothing should be in
their way when they deploy.
Fully inflated airbags in combination with properly worn safety belts slow
down and limit the occupant's forward movement and help to reduce risk.Important safety notes on the knee airbag system
Airbags are only supplemental restraints.A l wa ys w ea r sa f e t y b e l t s co r r e c t l y a n d d r i v e i n a p r o p e r s e a t e d p o s i t i o n . T h e r e
is a lot that you and your passengers must know and do to help the safety
belts and airbags to provide supplementary protection.
WARNING
An inflating knee airbag can cause serious injury. Wearing safety belts
incorrectly and improper seating positions increase the risk of serious
personal injury and death whenever a vehicle is being used.•The airbag system cannot protect you properly if you are seated too
close to any of the airbag locations. When adjusting their seating posi-
tions, it is important for drivers to keep their upper bodies and knees to the
following minimum safe distances: −
25 cm between the chest and the steering wheel/instrument panel.
− 10 cm between the knees and the lower part of the instrument panel.
•The risk of personal injury increases if you lean forward or to the side,
or if the seat is improperly positioned and you are not wearing your safety
belt. The risk increases even more should the airbag deploy.•Always make sure that the knee airbag can inflate without interference.
Objects between yourself and the airbag can increase the risk of injury in
an accident by interfering with the way the airbag deploys or by being
thrust into you as the airbag deploys.
−No objects of any kind should be carried in the footwell area in front
of the driver's seat. Bulky objects (shopping bags, for example) can
hinder or prevent proper deployment of the airbag. Small objects can
be thrown through the vehicle if the airbag deploys and injure you or
your passengers.•Make sure there are no cracks, deep scratches or other damage in the
area of the instrument panel where the knee airbag is located.•If children are incorrectly seated, their risk of injury increases in the
case of an accident ⇒page 46.WARNING (continued)
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Cockpit57
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Controls and equipmentCockpitOverviewInstrument 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
A1
108
A2A3
100
A4
131
A5
161
A6
115
A7
122
A8
59
A9
128
85
87
A10
165
A11
68
44
169
127
A12
121
A13
147
A14A15A16
151
A17
31
A18
156
A19
126
A20
163
A21
148
A22A23
148
A24A25
66
A26A27
168
A28
137
A29
220
A30
119
118
A31
172
A32
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− Driver's airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Controls for radio and telephone*
Adjustable steering column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle wallet compartment / knee airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note
•Separate operating instructions are enclosed if the vehicle is equipped
with a factory-fitted radio or navigation system.•The arrangement of switches and controls on right-hand drive models*
may be slightly different from the layout shown in ⇒page 56, fig. 36 .
However, the symbols used to identify the controls are the same. 31A33
164
A34
31
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•It will start flashing to indicate that ESP is counteracting an unstable
driving condition.•It lights up when the ignition is switched on for approx. 2 seconds while
the function is checked.•The warning lamp will light up if there is a malfunction in the ESP.•It will light up after the battery has been disconnected.•The warning lamp will light up if the ESP is switched off.•It will also come on if a fault should occur in the ABS because the ESP
operates in conjunction with the ABS.
If the ESP warning lamp lights up and stays on after the engine is started, this
may mean that the control system has temporarily switched off the ESP. In this
case the ESP can be reactivated by switching the ignition off and then on
again. After this the warning lamp should go out to show that the system is
fully functional.
The warning lamp will light up when the ignition is switched on if the battery
has been disconnected and then reconnected. It should go out again after
driving a short distance if the steering wheel is turned slightly.
For further information on the ESP, see ⇒page 185.Alternator

The warning lamp signals a fault in the alternator or in the
vehicle's electrical system.The warning lamp
 lights up when the ignition is switched on. It should
switch off after the engine has started.
If the warning lamp  lights up when you are driving, you can normally
continue as far as the nearest specialist garage. However, given that the
battery will be running down, any electrical consumption not absolutely vital
should be switched off.
Caution
If the coolant warning lamp
 i n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l l i g h t s u p as we ll a s t h e
alternator waning lamp while driving ⇒page 78, stop the vehicle immedi-
ately and switch off the engine. In this case the coolant pump is no longer
being driven, and there is a risk of engine damage.
Main beam headlights

The indicator lamp
 lights up when the main beams are on or when the
headlight flasher is operated.
For further information on the main beam headlights, see ⇒page 122.
Engine management

This warning lamp monitors the engine management system
for petrol engines.The warning lamp
 (Electronic Power Control) lights up while the function
is being checked.
Note
If the warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is moving, this indicates a fault
in the engine management system. The vehicle must be taken immediately to
a specialist garage to have the engine serviced.
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Steering wheel controls91
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Steering wheel controlsThe multi-function steering wheelIntroduction
You can use the multi-function steering wheel to quickly and
easily operate selected functions of the radio, CD, and tele-
phone*.
The functions are operated by pressing or scrolling the controls to on
the multi-function steering wheel ⇒fig. 64 :•Press the button repeatedly to switch between modes, which
are then displayed in the driver information system ⇒fig. 65 .•Scroll and press the left thumbwheel to select a function from one of
the menus.•The speech control system* for the on-board phone system is enabled by
pressing the talk button . Pressing the talk button again disables speed
control*.•Scroll the right thumbwheel up/down to raise/lower the volume as
desired.
Fig. 64 Controls on the
multi-function steering
wheel
Fig. 65 Driver informa-
tion system
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MODE
AB
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92Steering wheel audio version controls
(Mode) (PTT)
+-P re ss +-Pre ss
Radio mode Station search.
Increase frequency Station search.
Decrease fre- quency 1st press: starts
the search.
2nd press: cancels the search One long press:
block the steering- wheel controls
Short press:
activates the steer-
ing-wheel controls (if they are blocked /
without specific func-
tion (if they are not blocked) No function
specified Volume up Volume down MUTE
CD/
iPod-USB Mode CD mode: next
track.
iPod/USB Mode: next track CD mode: previ-
ous track.
iPod/USB Mode: previous track CD mode: fast for-
ward.
iPod/USB Mode: fast forward Volume up Volume down MUTE
MP3
mode Next track Previous track Fast forward
Volume up Volume down MUTE
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