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Bulb changeGeneral notesBefore changing any bulb, first turn off the failed component.
Do not touch the bulb glass. Fingerprints vaporise in the heat, causing a
reduction in the bulb life and condensation on the mirror surface, thus
reducing efficiency.
A bulb should only be replaced by one of the sam e type. The type is inscribed
on the bulb, either on the glass part or on the base.
It is highly recommended to keep a box of spare bulbs in the vehicle. At the
very least, the following spare bulbs, which are essential for road safety,
should be kept in the vehicle.
Double headlamps
Dipped beam - H7 Long Life
Main beam - H7
Position - 2 x W5W Long Life
Indicator -PY21W
Single headlamp
Dipped/Main H4 Long Life
Position W5W Long Life
Indicator PY 21W
Xenon headlights
12)/ self-adjusting*
Dipped and full beam - D1S
13)
Position W5W Blue Long Life DRL (day light) P21W Super Long Life
Indicators PY21W
Fog lights
Fog light/cornering - H11
Rear lights
Fog light - P21W
Reverse gear - R10W
Stop/position P21 /5W Long Life
Indicator -PY21W
Side indicator
Side indicator - W5W
Registration plate light
Registration plate light - W5W Long Life
Note
•Depending on weather conditions (cold or wet), the front lights, the fog
lights, the rear lights and the indicators may be temporarily misted. This has
no influence on 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.•Please check at regular intervals that all lighting (especially the exterior
lighting) on your vehicle is functioning pr operly. This is not only in the interest
of your own safety, but also that of all other road users.•D u e t o t h e d i f f i c u l t y i n a cc e s s i n g s o m e o f t h e b u l b s , a n y r e p l a c e m e n t w o r k
should be done by a SEAT dealer. However, there is a description below as to
how to change these bulbs, except for the fog lights.
12)On this type of headlight, the bulb changes must be made by the SEAT dealer, given
that complex elements must be removed from the vehicle and a reset must be made
on the automatic control system incorporated.
13)The Xenon bulbs discharge 2.5 times the light flux and have an average lifespan of 5
times more than that of halogen bulbs, this means that, except due to unusual circum-
stances, there is no need to change the bulbs for the whole life of the vehicle.
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Dipped and side lights– Raise the bonnet. – Remove the loop
⇒fig. 135 in the direction of the arrow and
remove the cover.
– Remove the connector ⇒fig. 136 from the bulb.
– Unclip the retainer spring ⇒fig. 136 , pressing inwards to the
right.
– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so that the rim of the attachment plate is on the reflector cut-out.
Fig. 135 Dipped head-
lightsFig. 136 Side lights
A1
A2A3
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Indicator lamps– Raise the bonnet.
– Rotate the bulb holder ⇒fig. 140 to the left and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the lamp holder and rotating at the same time to the left.
– Installation is in the reverse order.
Dipped/main beam– Raise the bonnet.
Fig. 140 Single indicator
lamp
AA
Fig. 141 Dipped beam /
main beam, single lightFig. 142 Dipped beam /
main beam, single light
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Changing bulbs on rear lights– Remove the connector from housing ⇒page 216, fig. 144 .– Remove the lamp holder, separating it from the casing. To do
this, press tabs in the direction of the arrows ⇒fig. 145 .
– When the lamp holder has been removed, press in the direction of the arrow and at the same time, turn in the direction of the
arrow ⇒fig. 146 .
Side indicator lamps– Press the indicator to the left or to the right to remove the lamp.
– Remove the lamp holder from the indicator.
– Remove the failed bulb and replace with a new bulb.
– Insert the lamp holder in the indicator guide until it clicks into
place.
Fig. 145 Changing bulbs
on rear lightsFig. 146 Changing bulbs
on rear lights
AA
AB
A1
A2
Fig. 147 Side indicators
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– First fit the glass with the fastening tabs over the frame of the
switch. Next press the front part until the two long tabs click on
the support.Additional brake lights*Given the difficulty involved in the replacement of this light it should be done
by the Technical Service.Boot light*
– Extract the tulip shaped fitting by pressing on the inside edge of this -arrow- using the flat side of a screwdriver ⇒fig. 149 .
– Press the lamp sideways and remove from its housing ⇒fig. 150 .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.
Fig. 149 Luggage
compartment light
Fig. 150 Luggage
compartment light
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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.
WARNING
•Please note the safety warnings referring to working in the engine
compartment ⇒page 178, “Working in the engine compartment”.•The battery providing assistance must have the same voltage as the flat
battery (12V) and approximately the same capacity (see imprint on
battery). Failure to comply could result in an explosion.•Never use jump leads when one of the batteries is frozen. Danger of
explosion! Even after the battery has thawed, battery acid could leak and
cause chemical burns. If a battery freezes, it should be replaced.•Keep sparks, flames and lighted cigarettes away from batteries, danger
of explosion. Failure to comply could result in an explosion.•Observe the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the jump
leads.•Do not connect the negative cable from the other vehicle directly to the
negative terminal of the flat battery. The gas emitted from the battery could
be ignited by sparks. Danger of explosion.•Do not attach the negative cable from the other vehicle to parts of the
fuel system or to the brake line.•The non-insulated parts of the battery clamps must not be allowed to
touch. The jump lead attached to the positive battery terminal must not
touch metal parts of the vehicle, this can cause a short circuit.•Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact
with any moving parts in the engine compartment.
•Do not bend over the batteries. This could result in chemical burns.Note
The vehicles must not touch each other, otherwise electricity could flow as
soon as the positive terminals are connected.
WARNING (continued)
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Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle and take care to avoid jerking the
tow-rope. When towing on an unpaved road, there is always a risk of over-
loading and damaging the anchorage points.
The ignition of the vehicle being towed must be switched on to prevent the
steering wheel from locking and also to allow the use of the turn signals,
horn, windscreen wipers and washers.
As the brake servo does not work if the engine is not running, you must apply
considerably more pressure to the brake pedal than you normally would.
As the power assisted steering does not work if the engine is not running, you
will need more strength to steer than you normally would.
Towing vehicles with an automatic gearbox
•Put the selector lever into position “N”.•Do not drive faster than 50 km/h when towing a vehicle.•Do not tow further than 50 km.•If a breakdown vehicle is used, the vehicle must be towed with the front
wheels raised.Note
•Observe legal requirements when towing or tow-starting.•Switch on the hazard warning lights of both vehicles. However, observe
any regulations to the contrary.•For technical reasons, vehicles with an automatic gearbox must not be
tow-started.•If damage to your vehicle means that there is no lubricant in the gearbox,
you must raise the drive wheels while the vehicle is being towed.•If the vehicle has to be towed more than 50 km, the front wheels must be
raised during towing, and towing should be carried out by a qualified person.•The steering wheel is locked when the vehicle has no electrical power. The
vehicle must then be towed with the front wheels raised. Towing should be
carried out by a qualified person.
•The towing eye should always be kept in the vehicle.Trailer eyesFitting the towing eye
– Take the towing ring from the onboard tool set.
– Remove the front cover by pressing down on its left-hand side. For FR finishes, press down and pull outwards.
– Screw the eye in to its limit to the left, in the direction of the arrow
⇒ fig. 152 .
Fig. 152 Fitting the
towing eye to the front of
the vehicle
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Te ch n i c a l D a t aGeneral notes on the technical dataOutstanding informationImportant considerations
All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence
over this data.All data provided in this manual are valid for the standard model in Spain. The
vehicle data card included in the Maintenance Programme or the vehicle
registration documents shows which engine is installed in your vehicle.
The figures may be different depending on if additional equipment is fitted,
for different models, for special vehicles and for other countries. Abbreviations used in this paragraph of the Technical Data
Abbreviation
Meaning
kW
Kilowatt, engine power measurement.
bhp
Brake horse power, formerly used to denote engine power
at rpm
Revolutions per minute - engine speed.
Nm
Newton metres, unit of engine torque.
l/100 km
Fuel consumption in litres per 100 km.
g/km
Carbon dioxide emissions in grams per km travelled.
CO2
Carbon dioxide
CN
Cetane number, indication of the diesel combustion power.
RON
Research octane number, indication of the knock resist-
ance of petrol.
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