2010 Seat Exeo ST warning

Seats and storage compartments
158•Ensure that appliances connected to the socket are secure to prevent
them from being thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp braking or
an accident. This could result in severe injury or loss of life ⇒page 16,
“Storing objects”.•Never spill liquid over the socket – there is a risk of death. If any mois-
ture enters the socket, ensure that it is thoroughly dry before using.•Improper use of the sockets or electrical accessories can lead to serious
injuries or cause a fire, with the resultant risk of injury.•Children must never be left alone in the vehicle with the engine
running. They could cause an accident.•Appliances connected to the socket do not behave in the same way as
when they are connected to the mains power supply. They may overheat
during use and cause injury.•When using adapters and extension leads, the childproof safety device
on the 230 volt socket is disconnected and the socket is live. Risk of injury!.•Never insert objects which conduct electricity, such as a needle, in the
pins of the 230 volt socket. There is a risk of death.•Always switch off electrical appliances connected to the socket if the
inverter goes off as a result of overheating. Failure to comply could result
in injuries.Caution
•The instructions for handling appliances connected to the socket must be
observed.•If the power consumption of the appliances connected exceeds 150
watts, the socket inverter will overheat. If the temperature exceeds a certain
value, the inverter will switch off. It may also switch off if the outside temper-
ature is very high, even if the power consumption is normal. The inverter will
switch on again automatically after it has cooled down. Appliances connected to the socket, and which have been left switched on, will automat-
ically come back on
⇒.
•Do not connect neon lamps to the socket. For technical reasons, these
could break down.•Do not connect 115 volt appliances to the 230 volt power socket, as they
could be damaged. If you have any queries, please check the manufacturer's
label for details of the power supply accepted by the appliance.•With some adapters, for example for laptops, their built-in overload
disconnection system prevents the equipment from switching on in the event
of an excessive star t-up current. In this case, disconnect the adapter from the
power supply and try to reconnect after ten seconds.Note
•Non-insulated equipment may cause interference to the radio or vehicle
electronics.•The Europlug socket has a built-in childproof device and only carries live
current when the Europlug is correctly plugged in.•Some appliances may not operate correctly in the absence of adequate
power (watts).•In some countries this socket is 115 volts. Therefore the socket should
have a different inverter installed at the factory. You can obtain retrofit kits
from your Authorised Technical Service. Do not connect 115 Volt appliances
to the 230 Volt socket.•The use of electrical equipment in the vicinity of the aerial in the rear
window may cause interference to the reception of stations broadcasting in
AM.
WARNING (continued)
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160
WARNING
For safety reasons, the glove compartment must always be closed when
the vehicle is moving. Failure to do so could result in an accident.Compartments in the door trim
Storage compartments are provided in the door trims.
WARNING
The storage compartments in the door trims should only be used to store
small objects. Make sure that they are stored safely inside the compart-
ment, as they might otherwise impair the protection offered by the side
airbags.
Coat hooks
There is a coat hook above each of the rear doors.
WARNING
•Please make sure that any items of clothing hanging from the coat
hooks do not obstruct your view to the rear.•The coat hooks should only be used for lightweight clothing. Do not
leave any heavy or sharp objects in the pockets.•Do not use clothes hangers to hang up the clothing, as this could inter-
fere with the function of the head-protection airbags*.
Fig. 139 Door trim with
storage compartment
Fig. 140 Area above the
rear doors: Coat hooks
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Air conditioning
166Defrosting
The windscreen and side windows are defrosted or demisted
as quickly as possible.– To enable this mode, press the ⇒page 164, fig. 141 button.
– To disable, press the button again or select the button.The temperature is regulated automatically. The air output is increased to
maximum and most of the air comes out of outlets 1 and 2 ⇒page 169.
The air recirculation and ECON modes are switched off when the button is
pressed.Air recirculation: manual activation
The air recirculation setting prevents fumes etc. from entering
the interior.Activating air recirculation mode
–Press button ⇒page 164, fig. 141 ⇒ .
Deactivating air recirculation mode
– Press the button again or
– Press the button or
–Press button .In this setting, the air in the vehicle is constantly recirculated. We recommend
using the air recirculation mode in the following circumstances:
•When driving through a tunnel or in traffic congestions, to prevent
exhaust gas entering the interior of the vehicle.WARNING
Do not drive for too long with the air recirculation mode enabled because,
if the compressor is disconnected, the windscreen may mist up because no
fresh air is entering the interior of the vehicle, with the subsequent risk of
accidents.ECON Mode (economy)
ECON mode helps save fuel.– To activate, press the button ⇒page 164, fig. 141 .
– To deactivate, press the button again or select the button.Air cooling is disconnected in ECON mode. The heating and the blower are
adjusted automatically. “ECON” stands for “Economy”. Disconnecting air
cooling (compressor) reduces fuel consumption.
Please note that the interior temperature must not be lower than the outside
temperature in ECON mode. The blower does not cool or dehumidify the air in
the interior. The windows could therefore mist up.
In diesel vehicles, the auxiliary heater is switched off in ECON mode to save
fuel.
Note
If the diode on the ECON button continues to light up when the ECON mode
has been switched off (i.e. the air conditioner has been switched on) this is
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Driving
172DrivingSteeringAdjusting the steering wheel position
The height and reach of the steering wheel can be freely
adjusted to suit the driver–Push the lever ⇒ fig. 145 down ⇒.
– Move the steering wheel to the desired position.
– Then push the lever back up against the steering column until it engages in position.
WARNING
•Never adjust the position of the steering wheel when the vehicle is
moving, as this could cause an accident.•For safety reasons, the lever must always be securely engaged when
the vehicle is moving, so that the position of the steering wheel cannot
shift unexpectedly. Otherwise this could cause an accident.
SafetyElectronic Stability Programme (ESP)
ESP helps make driving safer in certain situations.
Fig. 145 Lever beneath
steering column
Fig. 146 Detailed view of
the centre console: ESP
button
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Driving173
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
The Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) contains the electronic differential
lock (EDL) and the traction control system (TCS). The ESP function works
together with the ABS. If a fault in the ABS occurs, both warning lamps light
up, but if the ESP fails, only the ESP warning lamp lights up.
The ESP is started automatically when the engine is started.
The ESP switch deactivates both TCS and ESP functions. The ESP, in spite of
being deactivated, will always self-connect when necessary if brakes are
being used.
The TCS can be deactivated when in cases where wheel sliding is desirable.
For example:
•When driving with snow chains,•when driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces,•when rocking the vehicle backwards and forwards to free it from mud, for
example.
Next, the button should be pressed to reactivate the TCS.
When does the warning lamp switch on or flash?•On switching the ignition on, it lights up for about two seconds to carry
out a function control.•The warning lamp will start flashing when the vehicle is moving if the ESP
or the TCS is activated.•It will light up continuously if there is a malfunction in the ESP.WARNING
•The Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) cannot defy the laws of
physics. This should be kept in mind, particularly on slippery and wet
roads and when towing a trailer.•Always adapt your driving style to suit the condition of the roads and
the traffic situation. Do not let the extra safety afforded by ESP tempt you
into taking any risks when driving, as this can cause accidents.
•Please refer to the corresponding warning notes on ESP in ⇒page 191,
“Intelligent technology”.
Ignition lockIgnition key positions
The ignition key is used to start and stop the engine.Position
The ignition key is inserted in this position. To engage the steering wheel
lock , take out the key and turn the wheel until you hear the pin engage. You
should always engage the steering lock when you leave the vehicle. This will
help to deter thefts ⇒.
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WARNING (continued)
Fig. 147 Ignition key
positions
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Driving
174Switching on the ignition/pre-heating glow plugs
If the key is difficult to turn in the lock, move the steering wheel (to take the
load off the steering lock mechanism) until the key turns freely. In the case of
vehicles with a diesel engine, the key is turned to this position to preheat the
glow plugs.
Starting the engine
The engine is started in this position. Electrical components with a high
power consumption are switched off temporarily.
After the engine has started, the ignition key returns to position by itself.
The ignition key has to be turned back to position before re-starting the
engine. The starter inhibitor in the ignition lock prevents the starter motor
from engaging when the engine is running, as this could cause damage.
Switching off the ignition
Turn the ignition key to this position.
WARNING
•Never remove the ignition key until the vehicle is stationary! Otherwise
the steering lock could engage suddenly, which could cause an accident.•Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you only
intend to be gone for a short time. This is particularly important if there are
children in the vehicle, as they might otherwise be able to start the engine
or use power-operated equipment (e.g. the electric windows), which could
cause injuries.Note
•If the battery has been disconnected and then reconnected, it will be
necessary to leave the key in position for about 5 seconds before starting
the engine.
•Vehicles with automatic gearbox: After switching off the ignition, you can
only remove the ignition key if the selector lever is in position “P” (parking
lock). The selector lever is locked after the ignition key has been removed.Starting and stopping the engineStarting the engine
The engine can only be started with an original SEAT key.Vehicles with a petrol engine:
– Use the foot brake.
– Manual gearbox: Push the clutch pedal all the way down.
– Move the gear lever into neutral (automatic gearbox: selector lever to P or N) ⇒.
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Fig. 148 Ignition key
positions
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Driving175
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
– Turn the ignition key to position without pressing the acceler-
ator.
– Release the ignition key as soon as the engine starts (the starter motor must not be allowed to run on with the engine).
Vehicles with a diesel engine:
– Use the foot brake.
– Manual gearbox: Push the clutch pedal all the way down.
– Move the gear lever into neutral (automatic gearbox: selector lever to P or N) ⇒.
– Turn the ignition key to position . The pre-heating indicator light
D comes on while the glow plugs are preheating.
– When the indicator light
D goes out, turn the ignition key to
position . Do not press the accelerator.
– Release the ignition key as soon as the engine starts (the starter motor must not be allowed to run on with the engine).
When starting a very cold engine, it may be a little noisy for the first few
seconds until oil pressure has built up in the hydraulic valve compensators.
This is quite normal, and no cause for concern.
If the engine fails to start straight away, stop after 10 seconds and try again
after about half a minute.
Glow plug system*
To assist starting at low temperatures, diesel engines are equipped with a
glow plug preheating system. The preheating time depends on the coolant
temperature and the outside temperature. Start the engine as soon as the
glow plug indicator light
D goes out. When the engine is warm or at outside temperatures above +8 °C, the glow
plug indicator light will only come on for about one second. This means that
the engine can be started
immediately.
If the engine will not start...
•⇒ page 291•⇒page 294•⇒page 225, “Refuelling”WARNING
Never run the engine in confined spaces, as the exhaust gases are
poisonous.
Caution
Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle and extreme load conditions until the
engine has reached its normal operating temperature, otherwise this can
damage the engine.
For the sake of the environment
Do not warm up the engine by running the engine with the vehicle stationary.
Start immediately. This will help avoid unnecessary exhaust emissions.Stopping the engine– Turn the ignition key to position ⇒page 174, fig. 148 .
WARNING
•Never switch the engine off until the vehicle is stationary.
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176•The brake servo and the power steering system work only when the
engine is running. You need more strength to steer and brake the vehicle
when the engine is switched off. Given that you will be unable to steer and
brake as usual, this could lead to a risk of accidents and injuries.Caution
If the engine has been running under high load for a long time, there is a risk
of heat building up in the engine compartment after the engine has been
switched off; this could cause engine damage. Therefore, you should let the
engine idle for approximately 2 minutes before you switch it off.
Note
After the engine is switched off the radiator fan may run on for up to 10
minutes, even if the ignition is switched off. It may also start running again
after some time if the coolant temperature rises due to a build-up of heat
under the bonnet, or if the engine is already warm and the engine compart-
ment is heated up further by direct sunlight.
HandbrakeHandbrake
The handbrake should be applied firmly to prevent the
vehicle from accidentally rolling away.Applying the handbrake
– Pull the handbrake lever up all the way.
Releasing the handbrake
– Pull the lever up slightly and at the same time press in the release
button ⇒fig. 149 -arrow-.
– Keep the release button pressed and push the lever all the way down ⇒ .
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 149 Detailed view of
the centre console: Hand-
brake on
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