2009 Seat Exeo ST Owner's manual

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Changing bulbs
All bulbs can be changed easily in the bulb holder.The bulbs are secured with a bayonet fastener. The table below
gives an overview of the bulb positions.
– Lightly press the defective bulb into the bulb holder, then turn it
to the left and remove it.
– Fit the new bulb, pressing it into the bulb holder and turn it to the
right as far as it will go.
– Use a cloth to remove any fingerp rints from the glass part of the
bulb.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
– Re-install the bulb holder ⇒page 279.
Position of the bulbsFitting the bulb holder
The bulb holder is easy to fit.– Check that the seal is seated correctly on the bulb holder.
– Position the bulb holder on the rear light and align it so that it is
securely seated.
– Press the bulb holder into the rear light until it engages.
Fig. 228 Position of the
bulbs in the bulb holder:
Example: Outer left rear
light
Pos. ⇒ fig. 228
Bulb function
A
Indicator light
B
Side/stop lights
Fig. 229 Securing the
bulb holder in the rear
light unit
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– Check that all four retaining tabs ⇒page 279, fig. 229 -arrows-
have engaged.
– Re-install the rear light unit ⇒page 280.Fitting the rear light unit
The rear light unit is easy to fit.
– First place the rear light unit in ⇒fig. 230 arrow in the
housing.
– Gently press the rear light unit against the housing, first in posi- tion and then in position , until that the clips engage firmly
in the rubbe r mountings.
– Apply gentle pressure to the front side of the rear light unit and secure using the screwdriver, from the luggage compartment
⇒ fig. 231 .
– Try to move the rear light sideways to ensure it is correctly fitted.
– Fit the cover back onto the screw, with the notch pointing to the rear .
– Put the screwdriver back into the tool kit.
– Make sure that all bulbs for the rear lights are working.
Fig. 230 Fitting the rear
light unit
Fig. 231 Luggage
compartment: Location of
the bolt securing the rear
light unit
A1
A2
A3
A1
A2
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Caution
Take care when fitting the rear light unit to make sure there is no damage to
the paintwork or any of its components.Changing rear light bulbs (in boot lid)Overview of rear lightsRear lights in the boot lid•Rear light•Rear fog light•Reverse light
Removing the bulb holder
The tailgate must be open to change the bulbs.
F ig. 232 O ver vie w of rear
lights
Fig. 233 Remove the
cover of the tailgate trimFig. 234 Remove the bulb
holder
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You can access the bulb holder for the inner rear lights via the inside
of the tailgate.
– Check which of the bulbs is defective.
– Take the screwdriver out of the vehicle's tool kit ⇒ page 251.
– Insert the screwdriver into the opening in the cover ⇒page 281,
fig. 233 and detach the cover .
–Press on the tabs ⇒page 281, fig. 234 in the direction of the
arrows and remove the bulb holder by pulling in the direction of
the arrow .
– Change the bulbs ⇒page 282.Changing bulbs
All bulbs can be changed easily in the bulb holder.
The bulbs are secured with a bayonet fastener. The table below
gives an overview of the bulb positions.
– Lightly press the defective bulb into the bulb holder, then turn it
to the left and remove it.
– Fit the new bulb, pressing it into the bulb holder and turn it to the right as far as it will go.
– Use a cloth to remove any fingerp rints from the glass part of the
bulb.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
– Re-install the bulb holder ⇒page 282.Position of the bulbsFitting the bulb holder
The bulb holder is easy to fit.– Position the bulb holder on the rear light and align it so that it is
securely seated.
– Press the bulb holder into the rear light until it engages.
– Fit the cover back in the interior trim so that it engages.
A1
A2
AA
AB
Fig. 235 Position of the
bulbs in the bulb holder.
Example: Rear lights in
the tailgate
Pos. ⇒ fig. 235
Bulb function
A
Reverse light
B
Side lights
C
Rear fog light
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– Put the screwdriver back into the tool kit.
– Make sure that all bulbs for the rear lights are working.Side 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 th e opening in the bodywork, fixing
the tabs ⇒ fig. 236, arrow . – Insert the bulb as shown by the arrow
⇒fig. 236 .
Luggage compartment lights
Fig. 236 Side indicator
A1
A2
Fig. 237 Luggage
compartment lightFig. 238 Luggage
compartment light
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– Remove the tulip-shaped fitting by pressing on its inside edge using the flat side of a screwdriver.
– Remove the protective cover and remove the bulb from the housing.Registration light
– To remove the tulip-shaped fitting, unscrew the bolts ⇒fig. 239 .
– Remove the bulb, moving it in the direction of the arrow and outwards ⇒fig. 240 .
– Installation is in the reverse order.
Fig. 239 Registration
light
Fig. 240 Registration
light
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Sunroof light– Remove the bulb carefully, using the screwdriver on its flat side
⇒fig. 241 . – Use a screwdriver to remove the protective cover.
– Remove the bulb, moving it in the direction of the arrow and
outwards ⇒fig. 242 .
Jump-startingJump leads
The jump lead must have a su fficient wire cross section.If the engine fails to start because of a discharged battery, the battery can be
connected to the battery of another 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. 241 Removing sun
visor lightFig. 242 Removing sun
visor light
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286How to jump start: description⇒ fig. 243 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. 243
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 lead s, 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 have 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. 243 How to connect
the jump leads
AA
AB
A+
A+
A-
AX
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