2009 Seat Exeo technical data

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Lights and visibilityLightsLights: switching on and off

Switching on parking lights
– Turn the light switch ⇒fig. 84 to position
.
Switching on dipped or main beam headlights (driving lights)
Dipped headlights
– Turn the lights switch to position
.
Main beam headlights
– Turn the lights switch to position . – Press the main beam lever forward
⇒page 122.
Switching off the lights
– Turn the light switch to position O.
Daytime running lights: In vehicles for countries where daytime running
lights are obligatory and in all vehicles with AFS headlights, daytime running
lights are turned on or off with the ignition. Daytime running lights have main
beam flashers, as usual, but not the dipped-beam headlight function
The dipped beam headlights will only work with the ignition on. The head-
lights are automatically switched to side lights after the ignition has been
switched off.
If the side lights or the dipped-beam headlights are turned on, the
 symbol
will come on together with the lights switch.
Note
•If the lights are left on after the key has been taken out of the ignition lock,
a buzzer sounds when the driver's door is opened.•Observe all relevant statutory requirements when using the lighting
systems described here.•Depending on weather conditions (cold or wet), the front lights, the fog
lights, the rear lights and the indicators may be temporarily misted. This does
not affect the useful life of the lighting system. By switching on the lights, the
area through which the beam of light is projected will quickly be demisted.
However, the edges may continue to be misted up.
Fig. 84 Detailed view of
the instrument panel:
Light switch
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headlight or anti-dazzle function from
working correctly or even from working
at all.
•The warning symbol
 will appear on the instrument panel if a malfunc-
tion occurs ⇒ page 80.
•Observe all relevant legal requirements when using the signalling and
lighting systems described here.Front fog lights

The light switch can also be used to turn on the front fog
lights.Switching on the front fog lights

– Do not turn the light switch
 ⇒ page 115, fig. 84 to symbol
.
– First turn the light switch to the position
 or .
– Then pull the light switch out to the first stop .
The front fog light symbol
 next to the switch will light up when the front fog
lights are on.
Rear fog light

The light switch can also be used to turn on the rear fog light.– Do not turn the light switch
 ⇒ page 115, fig. 84 to symbol
.
– First turn the light switch
 ⇒ page 115, fig. 84 to position

or
. – Then pull out the light switch to the second stop to switch on
the rear fog light.
The symbols
 and
 next to the switch will light up when the rear fog light
is switched on.
If you are towing a trailer or caravan equipped with a rear fog light on a vehicle
with a factory-fitted towing bracket*, only the rear fog light on the trailer or
caravan will light up.
Caution
To avoid dazzling the traffic behind you, the rear fog light should only be used
in accordance with legal regulations.
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Note
•If you always wish to use the coming home and leaving home functions,
you can leave them permanently switched on. As the system is controlled via
a light sensor, it will only work in dark conditions.•Permanent use of the coming home and leaving home functions, particu-
larly on short journeys, will increase the load on the battery. To make sure the
battery is always sufficiently charged, occasionally drive longer distances.•If the fog lights have been switched on by the coming home and leaving
home functions, they will always be switched off when you switch on the igni-
tion.•Observe all relevant legal requirements when using the signalling and
lighting systems described here.Instrument lighting
The brightness of the instrument lighting, displays and
centre console lighting can be varied as required.
– Press the button to increase the brightness.
– Press the button to reduce the brightness.With the ignition switched on
The lighting of the digital displays will adjust automatically, depending on
the ambient light.
With the vehicle's lights switched on
When the vehicle's lights are switched on, the brightness of the instrument
lighting, displays and centre console lighting can be varied by pressing the and buttons.Headlight range control

When the dipped beam headlights are switched on, the range
of the headlights can be adjusted to suit the load being
carried.
Fig. 87 Instrument panel
lighting
+-
+
-
Fig. 88 Headlight range
control
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– Press the knob in again to prevent the setting from being
changed unintentionally.This button activates or deactivates the daytime running lights function. With
the function activated, when the ignition is switched on the daytime running
lights are turned on automatically.
Note
Please observe any relevant legal requirements which may apply in your
country.Adaptive headlights* (for cornering)
When driving around bends, the headlights will light the
most important areas of the road.
The dynamic cornering light gives better illumination of the curve zone and
the side of the road when driving around a bend ⇒fig. 90 . The dynamic
cornering light is controlled automatically depending on the speed and the
steering wheel angle.
The dipped-beam headlights are regulated automatically when you drive
around a bend, depending on how far you turn the steering wheel. The two
main headlights move at different angles to avoid that the front of the vehicle
is left completely in the dark.
Note
The system operates from a speed of about 10 km/h.Hazard warning lights

The hazard warning lights are used to draw the attention of
other road users to your vehicle in emergencies.
Fig. 90 Self-directing
headlights when driving
Fig. 91 Centre console:
Switch for hazard warning
lights
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Main beam headlights

– Press the lever forward to switch on the main beams.
– Pull the lever back towards you to switch the main beam head-
lights off again.
Headlight flasher

– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel to operate the flasher.
Parking light

– Switch the ignition off.
– Move the lever up or down to turn on the right or left-hand
parking lights respectively.Notes on these functions•The indicators only work when the ignition is switched on. The indicator
lamp  or  flashes in the instrument panel when the turns signals
⇒ page 65 are working.
•The indicators are cancelled automatically when the steering wheel is
returned to the straight-ahead position.•The main beam headlights can only be switched on if the dipped beam
headlights are already on. The main beam headlight indicator lamp
 then
comes on in the instrument panel.
•The headlight flasher co m es on for as lo ng as yo u pull th e le ve r, e ve n if no
other lights are switched on. The main beam headlight indicator lamp

then comes on in the instrument panel.
•When the parking lights are switched on, the headlight and the rear light
on one side of the car light up with re duced intensity. The parking lights will
only work with the ignition off.
Caution
Never use the main beam headlights or the headlight flasher if this would
dazzle oncoming traffic.Interior lightsFront interior lights and glove compartment light
The front interior light also incorporates the reading lights for
the driver and passenger.The rocker switch ⇒fig. 93 for the front interior light has the
following functions:
Fig. 93 Details of head-
liner: front interior lights
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Rear reading lightsThe reading lights are switched on and off with the switches .
Luggage compartment lightingThe light is in the upper part of the luggage compartment. A second light is
provided on the inside panel below the boot opening.
The light ⇒fig. 96 switches on automatically when the tailgate is opened.
The luggage compartment light is switched off automatically if the tailgate is
left open for more than about 10 minutes.
Fig. 95 Details of head-
liner: rear reading lights

Fig. 96 Detailed view of
the top of the luggage
compartment: luggage
compartment lighting
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Sun blind*
Sun blinds are provided for the rear window and the rear side
windows.
Sun blinds (rear side windows)
– Pull out the blind and hook it into the hooks at the top of the door
frame ⇒fig. 99 .
Sun blind (rear window)
– Press the switch to extend or retract the electric sun blind for the rear window ⇒fig. 100 .The sun blind for the rear window switches off automatically when it reaches
the end position. It can be made to move in the other direction before it
reaches its end position by briefly pressing the switch a second time. If the
ignition is turned off while the blind is still moving, it continues until it
reaches the end position before switching off.
Note
•An overload cut-out may be triggered if the sun blind for the rear window
is operated repeatedly. There will then be a short delay before the blind can
be operated again.•As the material of the sun blind is less flexible at low temperatures, the
electric actuator is switched off when the temperature in the car is below -5°C.
The sun blind can only be operated when the temperature inside the car rises
above this level.
Fig. 99 Sun blind
extended to cover rear
side windowFig. 100 Switch for elec-
tric sun blind on rear
window
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Rain sensor
The rain sensor* will only function in the intermittent wipe position. The inter-
mittent wipe function is enabled automatically when it starts to rain.
Before you reach a road speed of 6 km/h ,you will have to enable the rain
sensor manually by switching it off and back on again.
Use control to set the sensitivity of the rain sensor*.
If you have selected a high sensitivity level for the rain sensor the windscreen
wipers will react sooner to any moisture on the windscreen.
The wiper intervals in the intermittent wipe setting are also varied automati-
cally according to the road speed (in addition to the sensitivity setting).
WARNING
•For correct visibility and safe driving, the wiper must be in perfect
condition ⇒page 209. Failure to do so could result in an accident.•The rain sensor* is only intended to assist the driver. The driver is still
obliged to manually operate the windscreen wipers as required depending
on visibility.•Do not use water-repellent coatings on the windscreen. In bad visibility
conditions such as light rain, low sun or when driving at night, these coat-
ings can cause increased dazzle, which is a serious safety hazard. Such
coatings can also cause the wiper blades to judder.Caution
•In the event of frost, check that the wiper blade has not frozen before
enabling the windscreen wipers. Should the windscreen wiper system be
enabled when the blade is frozen, this could damage it or even the wind-
screen wiper system motor.•Make sure you switch off the windscreen wiper system (lever in position
0) before you use an automatic car wash. This will avoid inadvertent trig-
gering of the wipers and possible damage to the wiper system.
Note
•Check that the washer fluid reservoir is full before starting a long journey.
Fill the reservoir ⇒page 228.•Worn or dirty wiper blades can cause smearing on the glass which can
also impair the effectiveness of the rain sensor*. Check the condition of wind-
screen wiper blades at regular intervals.Headlight washer systemWith the lights switched on, operate the automatic wash and wipe
⇒ page 128, fig. 101 , and keep the lever pulled towards you for
at least 1 second.The headlight washer jets come out of the bumper automatically (under water
pressure) ⇒fig. 102 .
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Fig. 102 Headlight with
extended washer jet
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