2009 Seat Exeo ST service

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Safety First
Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
•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 191.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 123.
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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70Glow plug system

The indicator lamp lights up while the glow plugs are
preheating.The indicator lamp
 lights up while the glow plugs are preheating. When
the indicator lamp goes out the engine should be started straight away. When
the engine is warm, or at outside temperatures above +8°C, the indicator
lamp will only light up very briefly.
Note
•If the glow plug indicator lamp should start flashing while the vehicle is
moving, this indicates a fault in the engine management system. The engine
should be serviced without delay.•If the indicator lamp fails to light up when the ignition is switched on, this
can mean that the glow plug system is defective. The engine should be
serviced.Brake system

The warning lamp flashes when the handbrake is applied, or
if the brake fluid level is too low or if there is a fault in the ABS
system.If the warning lamp
 flashes (and the handbrake is not applied), stop the
vehicle and check the brake fluid level ⇒ ⇒ page 237.
If a failure should occur in the ABS, the ABS warning lamp
 will light up
together with the brake warning lamp
 ⇒ . Handbrake applied
The warning lamp
 also lights up when the handbrake is applied. In addi-
tion to this, the handbrake warning ⇒ page 76 switches on after driving for 3
seconds at a speed above 5 km/h.
WARNING
•Before opening the bonnet and checking the brake fluid level, observe
the warning information in ⇒page 227, “Work in the engine compart-
ment”.•If the brake warning lamp does not go out, or if it lights up when
driving, the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low and this may cause
an increased accident risk. Stop the vehicle and do not drive on. Obtain
technical assistance.•If the brake warning lamp lights up together with the ABS warning
lamp, this can mean that the control function of the ABS is out of action. As
a result, the rear wheels can lock relatively easily when braking. Under
certain circumstances, the rear of the vehicle could suddenly sway from
side to side, with the subsequent dang er of skidding. Drive carefully to the
nearest specialist garage and have the fault rectified.
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Safety First
Controls and equipment
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Technical Data
Driver information systemGeneral notes
The driver information system in the instrument panel shows
the status of various on-board systems at a glance.The display for the driver information system is in the centre of the instrument
panel.
The system runs a check on certain components and functions when the igni-
tion is switched on and while the vehicle is moving. The DIS system gives an
audible warning if a fault should occur or if servicing is required, and a red or
yellow warning symbol (in some cases with a corresponding driver message)
appears in the dashboard display.
The driver is informed on the audio system.
The driver information system includes the following functions:
Note
•If a fault should occur, the display will show a red or yellow warning
symbol. A red warning symbol indicates a serious malfunction ⇒ page 77. A
yellow warning symbol indicates a less serious malfunction ⇒ page 79.
Fig. 47 Cockpit: Digital
display in the instrument
panel
Display for the CD reader, radio and telephone*
⇒page 72
Ambient temperature display
⇒page 72
Gear indicator*
⇒page 73
Selector lever positions for the 7-speed automatic gear-
box*
⇒page 187
Selector lever positions with Multitronic
®*
⇒page 183
Distance to empty (the distance you can travel with the
remaining fuel)
⇒page 73
Door catch/tailgate warning
⇒page 74
Service interval display
⇒page 74
auto-check control
⇒page 75
Driving tips
⇒page 76
Handbrake warning
⇒page 76
Bulb monitor*
⇒page 81
On-board computer*
⇒page 85
Tyre pressure monitoring*
⇒page 89
Navigation information*
Separate operat-
ing instructions
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Safety First
Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
Note
When the display shows route guidance instructions from the navigation
system, the ambient temperature appears in the second line of the radio
display.Gear display*
This display helps to save fuel.Use the gear display to save fuel. The display in the instrument cluster
⇒fig. 50 recommends that you select the gear indicated by the arrow. It may
also skip a gear, and recommend changing up from 4th gear to 6th gear, for
example.
Note
•The display may not recommend any gear-change while you are acceler-
ating.•If desired, you can have the gear-change display deactivated by an
Authorised Service Centre.Fuel range
The fuel range display can help you to plan your trip.The estimated fuel range is displayed in km. It shows how far the vehicle can
be driven with the amount of fuel left in the tank, assuming the same style of
driving. The fuel range is displayed in increments of 10 km.
The fuel range is calculated on the basis of the fuel consumption over the last
30 kilometres. The fuel range will increase if you drive in a more economical
manner.
Fig. 50 Gear display
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74Door catch/ tailgate warningThe door catch/tailgate warning symbol lights up if one or more of the doors,
or the bonnet or tailgate are not properly closed when the ignition is on. The
symbol also indicates which of these is not properly closed. The display in the
illustration ⇒fig. 51 shows that the front left door is open.
The corresponding part of the pictogram will flash if either the bonnet or tail-
gate are open. The warning symbol goes out when the bonnet, tailgate and
all the doors are closed.
On vehicles with a driver information system and an on-board computer* the
door catches/tailgate warning symbol can be switched off by briefly pressing
one of the control switches for the on-board computer ⇒page 86. However,
the warning symbol will appear again if any of the doors or the bonnet or tail-
gate is opened or closed.
Service indicator
This display reminds the driver when the next routine service
is due.Displaying distance to next service
When you press the service button briefly with the ignition switched on,
the display will show how far the vehicle can be driven before the next service
is due. This check can be carried out with the engine stopped or running up
to speeds of 5 km/h. Before the first 500 km and after the ignition cycle, the
kilometres and days before the service inspection are not displayed.
If the service button is pressed before the first 500 kms the following indi-
cation appears on screen:
Service in ----- km --- days
This is also valid for vehicles with “Extended Service Intervals”*.
Fig. 51 Display: door
catch/tailgate warning
F ig. 52 Detail of th e dash
panel insert: Service indi-
cator display
A1
A1
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Safety First
Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
Service reminder
The instrument panel controls the distance travelled every day. Calculate the
average of these distances travelled and enable the service reminder suffi-
ciently in advance.
The display reverts back to the standard display after about 5 seconds. The
remaining distance to the next service is updated every time the ignition is
switched on, until the service becomes due.
Service due
When a service is due,
SERVICE! will appear in the display immediately after
you switch on the ignition. The display reverts back to the standard display
after about 5 seconds.
Resetting the display
The display is reset by the garage after the service has been carried out. If the
service indicator has not been reset by the specialist garage, please perform
the following steps:
•Switch the ignition off.•Press the service button ⇒page 74, fig. 52 and hold while switching
on the ignition. The display will show one of these messages: Service in -----
km or Service!•Now press and hold the reset button until the display shows Service
in ----- km --- days or Service!
The display switches out of the reset mode if you do not press the reset button
within 5 seconds.Note
•Do not reset the service indicator between services, otherwise the display
will be incorrect.•The information in the service indicator remains intact if the battery is
disconnected.
•The distance to the next service cannot be called up if the system has
detected a Priority 1 fault (red symbol).Auto-check systemIntroductionThe auto-check system checks important components and vehicle systems.
These background checks are run constantly, as long as the ignition is
switched on.
A m e ssa ge is d i s p la y e d i n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l i f a f a u l t s h o u ld o cc u r o r i f a n y
maintenance or repairs are urgently required. This is accompanied by an
audible warning signal. Depending on the priority of the fault, a red or yellow
warning symbol lights up in the display.
The red symbols indicate a danger, whereas the yellow ones represent a
warning . Additional messages to assist the driver may be shown with the red
or yellow symbols.
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88Some of your vehicle's functions can be adjusted, activated and controlled by
menus . With the aid of the menus you can then also select the information
you wish to see displayed on the DIS display. This is only possible when the
ignition is on. The menu is enabled using the button on the wind-
screen wiper lever ⇒ page 87, fig. 61.
The main menu lists the different display types (or basic commands):
Programming
Check
Menu off
Help
The main menu options have the following submenus:
Controlling the menu
The menu display is called up via the button and the
rocker switch on the windscreen wiper lever. Use these
controls to make checks and adjust the settings.Functions of the ⇒fig. 63 and the rocker switch :
Enabling the menu
– Press the button until the menu display ⇒page 87,
fig. 62 appears.
Selecting and setting
– Press the rocker switch to select one of the menus. Press "up" or "down" on the switch to select the options accordingly.
Entering and confirming
–Press the button.
Programming
Clock
⇒ page 88
Computer
⇒page 88
Speed warning
⇒page 82
Radio info (on/off)Units: for measuring dis-
tance, fuel consumption and
temperature
⇒page 88
Language: you can select
one of 6 languages.
⇒page 88
Check
Service
⇒page 74
Menu off
When the menu is switched off, the display shows the
same information as on vehicles without the menu func-
tion.
Help
The help function may be used to understand the meaning
of symbols that can appear on different menus.
Reset
Reset
Fig. 63 Windscreen wiper
lever: Reset button and
rocker switch
Reset
AB
AA
ResetReset
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Unlocking and locking
96Unlocking and lockingRemote control keysSet of keys
The set of keys belonging to your vehicle consists of the following items:
one remote control key.
one key without remote control.
a plastic key tab*.
Remote control key
The remote control key will lock and unlock the car and start the engine. Press
the release button ⇒fig. 67 -arrow- to unfold the key out of the handle and
to fold it back in.
Replacing a key
If you lose a key, please contact the Technical Service. Have the remote
control coding for that key disabled. You should therefore bring the plastic
key tab* and all available keys with you. It is also important to notify your
insurance company if a key or the plastic key tab has been lost.
Fig. 66 Set of keys
supplied with the vehicle
Fig. 67 Remote control
key: Release button
AAABAC
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