2010 Seat Exeo tailgate

Vehicle maintenance and cleaning211
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Caution
•Never remove dirt, mud or dust if the vehicle surface is dry. Never use a
dry cloth or sponge for cleaning purposes. This could scratch the paintwork
or glass on your vehicle.•Washing the vehicle in low temperatures: when washing the vehicle with
a hose, do not direct water into the lock cylinders or the gaps around the
doors, tailgate, or sunroof. Risk of freezing.For the sake of the environment
To protect environment, the vehicle should be washed only in specially
provided wash bays. This prevents toxic, oil-laden waste water entering the
sewerage system. In some places, washing vehicles outside wash bays is
prohibited.
Note
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.Washing the vehicle with a high pressure cleaner
Be particularly careful when using a high pressure cleaner!– Always observe the instructions for the high-pressure cleaner, particularly those concerning the pressure and the spraying
distance.
– Increase the spraying distance for soft materials and painted
bumpers.
– Do not use a high pressure cleaner to remove ice or snow from windows ⇒page 212. – Never use concentrated jet nozzles (“rotating jets”)
⇒.
– After washing, avoid sudden and sharp braking. Dry the brakes by braking several times ⇒page 192.
WARNING
•Never wash tyres with a concentrated jet (“rotating nozzle”). Even at
large spraying distances and short cleaning times, visible and invisible
damage can occur to the tyres. This may cause an accident.•Water, ice and salt on the brakes can reduce braking efficiency. Risk of
accident.Caution
•Do not use water hotter than 60°C. This could damage the vehicle.•To avoid damage to the vehicle, keep a sufficient distance from sensitive
materials such as flexible hoses, plastic, soundproofing material, etc. This is
also important for bumpers painted in the colour of the bodywork. The closer
the nozzle is to the surface, the greater the wear on the material.Vehicle paint maintenance
Regular waxing protects the paintwork.You need to apply wax to your vehicle if water does not form small drops and
run off the paintwork when it is clean.
Good quality hard wax products are available at your Authorised Service
Centre.
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screen washer fluid prevents wiper blades from juddering, but wax deposits
are not removed.
Caution
•Never use warm or hot water to remove snow and ice from windows and
mirrors. This could cause the glass to crack!•The heating element for the rear window is located on the inner side of the
window. To prevent damage, do not put stickers on the heating elements
inside the window.Cleaning windscreen wiper bladesClean wiper blades are essent ial to provide clear vision.
1. Use a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt from the windscreen wiper blades.
2. Use window cleaner to clean the windscreen wiper blades. Use a sponge or a cloth to remove stubborn dirt.Rubber seals maintenance
If rubber seals are well looked after, they will not freeze so
quickly.1. Use a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt from the rubber seals.
2. Apply a specialist care product to the rubber seals.
The rubber strips on the doors, windows, bonnet and tailgate will remain
pliable and last longer if they are treated with a suitable care product (for
example silicone spray).
Caring for rubber seals will also prevent premature ageing and leaks. The
doors will be easier to open. If rubber seals are well looked after, they will not
freeze so quickly in winter.Door lock cylinders
The door lock cylinders can freeze up in winter.To de-ice the lock cylinders you should only use spray with lubricating and
anti-corrosive properties.Cleaning chrome parts1. Clean chrome parts with a damp cloth.
2. Polish chrome parts with a soft, dry cloth.If this does not provide satisfying results, use a specialist chrome cleaning
product . Chrome cleaning products will remove stains from the surface.
Caution
To prevent scratching chrome surfaces:•Never use an abrasive cleaning product on chrome.•Do not clean or polish chrome parts in a sandy or dusty environment.
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If and when247
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
If and whenTools, tyre repair kit and spare wheelTools
The tools and jack are stored under the floor panel in the
luggage compartment.The tools and jack ⇒fig. 176 are stored under the floor panel
in the luggage compartment.
– Lift the floor panel using the plastic handle.
– Hook the handle onto the luggage compartment weather
strip.
– Release the toolbox by pulling up the handle on the box. – Take out the tools or jack.
– Replace the floor panel before closing the tailgate.
The tool kit includes:•A hook for removing wheel covers* or hub caps•Box spanner for wheel bolts•A screwdriver with reversible blade•Towing eye•An adapter for the anti-theft wheel bolts*
Before replacing the jack in the storage bin, wind down the arm of the jack as
far as it will go.
Some of the tools listed are only provided in certain models or are optional
extras.WARNING
•Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to tighten
the wheel bolts, as with this it is not possible to tighten the bolts to the
required torque. Risk of accident.•The factory-supplied jack is only designed for changing wheels on this
model. On no account attempt to use it for lifting heavier vehicles or other
loads. Risk of injury.•Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised. Failure to do so could
result in an accident.•I f w o r k is t o b e ca r r ie d o u t un d e r n ea t h t h e v e h ic l e , t h is m u s t be s e cu re d
by suitable stands. Otherwise, there is a risk of injury.
Fig. 176 Toolbox and jac
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248Tyre mobility system
The tyre mobility system is stor ed under the floor panel in the
luggage compartment.– Take hold of the handle and fold back the floor panel in the
luggage compartment.
– Take out the tyre mobility system.Your vehicle is equipped with a Tyre Mobility System in case of a puncture.
The tyre mobility system consists of a container with sealing compound and
a compressor to generate the required tyre pressure.
Instructions for using the sealant compound and the compressor are
included with the sealant can.
Spare steel rim wheel
The spare steel rim wheel is carried in the wheel well under
the floor panel in the luggage compartment. It is only
intended for temporary use over short distances.Taking out the spare wheel
–Turn the plastic knob ⇒fig. 178 anti-clockwise.
– Take out the spare wheel.
Securing the defective wheel in the spare wheel well
– Place wheel in spare wheel well in the luggage compartment.
– Secure the wheel by turning plastic knob clockwise.
– Replace the floor panel before closing the tailgate.
Fig. 177 Tyre Mobility
System under floor panel
in luggage compartment
Fig. 178 Spare steel rim
wheel
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274Removing the tail light
To change the bulbs you must remove the tail light assembly.
Removing the light requires a certain degree of practical skill.
A special retaining screw is used to secure and guide the tail light.
– Check which of the bulbs is defective.
–Open the tailgate.
– Take the screwdriver out of the vehicle’s tool kit ⇒page 247.
– Use the flat-blade side of th e reversible screwdriver insert.
– Prise open the cover at the slot with the screwdriver ⇒ fig. 210
.
– Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw (arrow) located behind the cover.
– Gradually ease the tail light out of the housing ( ⇒fig. 211 posi-
tions and ) by pulling alternately in positions and .
– Remove the bulb holder ⇒page 275.
CautionTake care when removing the tail light to make sure there is no damage to the
paintwork or any of its components.
Note
Make sure you have a soft cloth ready to place under the glass on the tail
light, to avoid any scratches.
Fig. 210 Luggage
compartment: Location of
the bolt securing the tail
light unitFig. 211 Removing tail
light from side panel
A1
A2
A3
A4
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A2
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278Changing tail light bulbs (on tailgate)Overview of tail lightsTail lights on the tailgate•Side lights•Rear fog light•Reverse light
Overview of tail lights. LED lampsTail lights on the tailgate•Side lights•Rear fog light•Reverse lightNote
•It is only possible to change the reverse light.•If the warning lamp for the side light and/or rear fog light (LED lights)
lights up, the tail light assembly should be replaced.•The failure of the lamp is only shown when the LED function goes out
completely. Sometimes, a LED will stop working, without displaying the
warning as the function continues to operate.
Fig. 217 Overview of tail
lights
Fig. 218 Overview of tail
lights
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If and when279
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Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Remove the bulb holder
The tailgate must be open to change the bulbs.
You can access the bulb holder for the inner tail 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 247.
– Insert the screwdriver into the opening in the cover from the top ⇒fig. 219 and detach the cover.
–Press on the tabs ⇒ fig. 220 in the direction of the arrows
and remove the bulb holder by pulling in the direction of the
arrow .
– Change the bulbs ⇒ page 280 ⇒page 280.
WARNING
If a bulb is replaced in a tail light assembly with LED, do not pull too hard
on the bulb holder to avoid damaging the wiring of the LED module.
Fig. 219 Remove the
cover from the tailgateFig. 220 Remove the bulb
holder
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280Changing 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 281.
Position of the bulbsChanging bulbs. LED lamps
All bulbs can be changed easily in the bulb holder.The bulb is secured with a bayonet fastening. 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.
Fig. 221 Position of the
bulbs in the bulb holder.
Example: Tail lights on the
tailgate
Pos. ⇒ fig. 221
Bulb function
A
Reverse light
B
Side light and
rear fog light
Fig. 222 Position of the
bulb on the bulb holder.
E x a m p l e : Ta i l l i g h t s o n t h e
tailgate
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