2009 Seat Exeo ST service indicator

Cockpit75
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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Wheels and tyres245
Safety First
Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
display TMPS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System). Please contact the nearest
specialist garage as soon as possible.
The tyre pressure warning lamp
 lights up if the tyre pressure on one or
more wheels is significantly lower than the tyre pressure setting which was
confirmed by the driver ⇒.
WARNING
•If the tyre pressure warning lamp lights up
 you must slow down
immediately and avoid any severe braking or steering manoeuvres. Stop
the vehicle as soon as possible and check the tyres and their pressure.
•The driver is responsible for maintaining correct tyre pressures. There-
fore, the tyre pressure must be regularly checked.•Under certain conditions (e.g. driving at high speeds, on ice and snow
or on poor road surfaces) the tyre pressure warning lamp
 may not light
up immediately or not at all.
•Please ask your Dealer or specialist garage whether run-flat tyres can
be used on your vehicle. Fitting this type of tyre in an undue manner could
lead to your driving licence being taken away from you. Furthermore, it may
led to damage to the vehicle or, under certain circumstances, may cause
accidents.•If you change normal tyres for run-flat tyres or vice versa, the control
unit must be reprogrammed by the Dealer or a specialist garage.Note
If you did not press the button for the tyre pressure monitoring system to
confirm a new tyre pressure setting after making changes to the tyre pres-
sures or changing one or more wheels, the warning lamp
 may light up
although the tyre pressures are correct. In this case, stop the vehicle as soon
as possible and, after examining the tyres, press the button for the tyre pres-
sure monitoring system.
Tyre ser vice life
The service life of tyres is dependent on tyre pressure, driving
style and fitting.
Fig. 189 Tyre tread wear
indicatorsFig. 190 Diagram for
changing wheels
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Wheels and tyres
246Wear indicators
The original tyres on your vehicle have 1.6 mm high “tread wear indicators”
⇒ page 245, fig. 189 , running across the tread. Depending on the make,
there will be six to eight of them evenly spaced around the tyre. Markings on
the tyre sidewall (for instance the letters “TWI” or other symbols) indicate the
positions of the tread wear indicators. The minimum tread depth required by
law is 1.6 mm (measured in the tread grooves next to the tread wear indica-
tors). Worn tyres must be replaced. Different figures may apply in export
countries ⇒.
Tyre pressure
Under-inflation or over-inflation will reduce the life of the tyres considerably
and also impair the car's handling. The inflation pressures are listed on a
sticker on the inside of the fuel tank flap.
Correct inflation pressures are very important, especially at high speeds. The
pressure should therefore be checked at least once a month and before
starting any long journey.
Tyre pressure monitoring (RKA+)*
Monitoring of the tyre pressures is based on the tyre pressures you have
stored. The tyre pressure monitoring system cannot function as intended if
you store tyre pressure settings for a normal load, but then drive with the
vehicle fully laden. The tyre pressure must be adapted to the actual load and
stored accordingly in the tyre pressure monitoring system ⇒ page 244.
Driving style
Fast cornering, heavy acceleration and hard braking all increase tyre wear.
Changing wheels around
If the front tyres are worn considerably more than the rear ones it is advisable
to change them around as shown ⇒page 245, fig. 190. All the tyres will then
last for about the same time. Wheel balance
The wheels on new vehicles are balanced. However, various factors encoun-
tered in normal driving can cause them to become unbalanced, which results
in steering vibration.
Unbalanced wheels should be rebalanced, as they otherwise cause excessive
wear on steering, suspension and tyres. A wheel must also be rebalanced
when a new tyre is fitted.
Incorrect wheel alignment
Incorrect wheel alignment causes excessive tyre wear, impairing the safety of
the vehicle. If tyres show excessive wear, you should have the wheel align-
ment checked by an Authorised Service Centre.
WARNING
There is a serious danger of accidents if a tyre bursts during driving!•The tyres must be replaced at the latest when the tread is worn down to
the tread wear indicators. Failure to do so could result in an accident. Worn
tyres do not grip well at high speeds on wet roads. There is also a greater
risk of “aquaplaning” •At continuously high speeds, a tyre with insufficient pressure flexes
more. This causes it to overheat. This can cause tread separation and tyre
blow-out. Risk of accident. Always observe the recommended tyre pres-
sures.•I f t y r e s s h o w e x ce s s i v e w e a r, y o u s h o u l d h a v e t h e r u n n i n g g e a r ch e cke d
by an Authorised Service Centre.•Keep chemicals such as oil, fuel and brake fluid away from tyres.•Damaged wheels and tyres must be replaced immediately!For the sake of the environment
Under-inflated tyres will increase fuel consumption.
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Index311
Remote control key
Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Locking and unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Locking and unlocking the vehicle . . . . . . . 106
Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Remote control keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Re-synchronising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Removing and fitting the wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Repairs airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Replacement of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Rev counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Reverse gear Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Roof carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Attachment points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Roof load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Roof rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Rubber seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Running in Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195SSAFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Safe driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Aspects to take into account . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Before setting off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Driving safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Safety equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safety instructions
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Safety notes Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Belt tension devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Disabling front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . 45
frontal airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Seat adjustment Lumbar support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Seat belt position Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Seat belt protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Seat belt release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Seat belt warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Incorrectly fastened . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Not worn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 68
Seat belts cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Electric adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Electric backrest adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Manual adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Manual adjustment of lumbar support . . . 135
Manual backrest angle adjustment . . . . . . 135
Moving the seat forwards and backwards . 134
Seat height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Selector lever positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Self-directing headlights faulty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Service indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Servotronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Side lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Sitting position Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Incorrect sitting position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Sitting position, occupants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Ski bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250, 294
Solar-powered blower/solar roof . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Spare keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
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