2010 Seat Exeo ST air condition

Cockpit
80Yellow symbols are accompanied by one warning buzzer. The function indi-
cated should be checked as soon as possible. If several Priority 2 faults are
detected at the same time, the symbol s are displayed one after the other for
about 2 seconds at a time.Brake light failure

This warning light will appear on the upper part of the display if any of the
brake lights has failed. A text message in the central part of the display indi-
cates which brake light has failed (left or right).Fuel level low

When this symbol
 comes on for the first time, there are about 8 to 10 litres
of fuel left in the tank. You should fill up as soon as possible ⇒page 225.
Engine speed governing
X
Max. engine speed XXXX rpm
There is a fault in the engine management. In addition, the warning lamp
%0#
on the instrument panel will light up. The engine speed will be governed to
the speed displayed in the driver information system. Please ensure that the
engine speed does not exceed the speed shown (for example, when
changing down a gear).
Take the vehicle to a qualified workshop immediately to have the fault
repaired.
Check engine oil level

If the
 symbol lights up, please check the engine oil level as soon as
possible ⇒page 232. Top up the oil at the next opportunity ⇒page 233.
Engine oil sensor defective *

If the

symbol lights up, take the vehicle to a qualified workshop and have
the oil level sensor checked. Until then it is advisable to check the oil level
every time you fill up with fuel ⇒page 232.
Diesel particulate filter obstructed

If the symbol
 lights up, you can contribute towards automatic filter
cleaning by driving in the right manner. To do this, drive about 15 minutes in
4th or 5th gear (automatic gearbox: S gear range) at a speed of 60 km/h, with
the engine running at approximately 2000 rpm. The increase in temperature
will burn off any soot in the filter. When cleaning is successful, the symbol
switches off.
If the symbol  does not turn off, or the three lamps turn on (particulate
filter
, emission control system fault
 and heaters
D), take the vehicle
to a qualified workshop to repair the fault.
For further information on the diesel particulate filter, see ⇒page 199.
WARNING
It is essential that you adjust your speed to suit the weather, road, terrain
and traffic conditions. The recommended driving speed must never lead to
the driver disregarding the traffic regulations.
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Cockpit81
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Photosensor/rain sensor faulty

 Automatic headlights / automatic wipers faulty
If the  s y m b o l l i g h t s u p , t h i s m e a n s t h a t t h e p h o t o s e n s o r / r a i n s e n s o r i s n o t
working. For safety reasons, the dipped beam headlights will then be
switched on permanently when the light switch is set to the AUTO position.
However, you can still switch the lights on and off in the normal way with the
light switch. If the rain sensor is faulty, the functions operated via the wind-
screen wiper lever will still be available. You should have the photo-
sensor/rain sensor checked by a specialised workshop as soon as
possible.
Worn brake pads
I
If the
I symbol lights up, have the front brake pads (and, for safety reasons,
the rear pads as well) inspected by a qualified workshop.
Speed warning 1

If the
 symbol lights up, this means you are exceeding the speed that has
been pre-set with the speed warning function. You should reduce your speed
accordingly ⇒page 82.
Headlight range control faulty

This symbol
 indicates a malfunction in the dynamic headlight range
control. Take the vehicle to a qualified workshop to have the dynamic head-
light range control function repaired.
Adaptive headlights* faulty



Adaptive headlights faulty
This symbol

indicates that the adaptive headlight system is faulty. Take
the vehicle to a qualified workshop to have the headlights or the adaptive
headlight control unit repaired.
Washer fluid level low

If the
 symbol lights up, top up the fluid for the windscreen washer and
headlight washer system* ⇒page 236.
Speed warning 2

If the
 symbol lights up, this means you are exceeding the speed that has
been pre-set. You should reduce your speed accordingly ⇒page 82.
Battery voltage too high or too low
F
If the
F symbol lights up, take the vehicle to a qualified workshop and have
the following items checked:
•Poly V-belt•Battery condition
I t is a l s o a d v isa b le t o ch e ck w h e t h e r t h e a l te r na t o r wa r n i n g la m p ha s co m e o n
⇒ page 69.
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Unlocking and locking113
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– With the control in position 0, press the control briefly to make
the roof tilt open all the way.
– To open the roof as far as an intermediate setting, press and hold
the control until the roof has moved to the desired position.When you release the switch it will automatically spring back from position
to position .
The sliding sun blind in the headliner automatically opens when the sunroof
is slid open. If required, it can be closed by hand when the sunroof is closed.
It is advisable to close the sun blind when the vehicle is left standing in the
sun. It is important to remember to close the sunroof when parking the
vehicle or if it suddenly starts raining, especially when the sun blind is
closed.
For further information on the automatic close function, see ⇒page 113.ClosingClosing
– Turn the control to position ⇒page 112, fig. 82 to close the
sunroof ⇒.
Closing the sunroof from the tilt position
– Pull the specially formed rear end of the control and hold it until
the sunroof has moved down to the desired position.
–Pull the switch briefly to lower the sunroof automatically to the
fully closed position. If required, the sunroof can be stopped in
any position by briefly pulling the control again ⇒.
WARNING
Take care when closing the sunroof. There is a risk of suffering injury. For
this reason, always take out the ignition key when leaving the vehicle.Automatic close function
The sunroof can also be closed from outside the vehicle.– Turn the key in the lock on the driver door and hold it in the lock
position or press the lock button on the remote control until the
sunroof has closed all the way ⇒.
WARNING
Take care when closing the sunroof. There is a risk of suffering injury.Solar sunroof*The solar cells in the sunroof power the air conditioner fan.
The solar sunroof is operated in the same way as the normal sliding/tilting
sunroof.
The interior trim is fixed to the solar sunroof and cannot be opened and
closed separately.
A2
A1
A0
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Lights and visibility
130•Make sure you switch off the windscreen wiper system (lever in position
0) before you use an automatic car wash. This will avoid inadvertent trig-
gering of the wipers and possible damage to the wiper system.Note
•Check that the washer fluid reservoir is full before starting a long journey.
Fill the reservoir ⇒ page 236.•Worn or dirty wiper blades can cause smearing on the glass which can
also impair the effectiveness of the rain sensor*. Check the condition of wind-
screen wiper blades at regular intervals.Rear window wiper
\
The windscreen wiper lever also operates the rear window
wiper and the automatic wash/wipe.
The rear window wiper and the automatic wash/wipe system are
switched on as follows:
Intermittent wipe
– Push the windscreen wiper lever fo rwards until it clicks into the
first position ⇒ fig. 102 . The rear window wiper will wipe the
window approximately every 4 seconds.
Automatic wash/wipe
\
– Push the lever forwards to position . The rear window wiper will work for the time you hold the lever in this position.
– Release the lever. The rear window wiper will keep working for approximately 4 seconds.
Deactivating the interval wipe function
– Pull the lever backwards until it returns to its original position.The rear window wiper will start working automatically if reverse gear is
engaged while the windscreen wipers are switched on.
WARNING
For correct visibility and safe driving, the wiper must be in perfect condition
⇒page 218. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
Caution
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blades are not frozen to the
glass before using the windscreen wipers/rear window wiper. The windscreen
wiper blades and even the windscreen wiper motor could be damaged if you
start the windscreen wipers/rear window wiper with the blades frozen to the
glass.
Fig. 102 Windscreen
wiper lever
A1
A2
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Air conditioning
162Air conditioning2C-ClimatronicDescription
The air conditioner is designed to automatically keep the
passenger compartment at the temperature you find most
comfortable at all times of the year.Recommended settings:
– Set the temperature to 22 °C (71 °F).
–Press the button ⇒page 164, fig. 141 .The following setting quickly provides a comfortable temperature inside the
vehicle. We therefore recommend you do not modify the setting unless you
find this temperature uncomfortable or where circumstances require as such.
The air conditioner provides heating and ventilation and also cools and dehu-
midifies the air inside the vehicle.
The air conditioner is fully automatic and will constantly maintain the temper-
ature which has been set. To achieve this, the temperature of the air supplied
to the interior, the blower speed (volume of air delivery) and the air distribu-
tion are regulated automatically. The system also takes solar radiation into
account and, therefore, no subsequent manual readjustments are required.
Therefore, automatic mode ⇒ page 165 should be used for the comfort of all
the passengers in virtually all conditions throughout the year.
Please note the following points:
The humidity of the air is automatically reduced when the system cools the
interior of the vehicle. This helps to prevent condensation on the windows. If the humidity and temperature outside the vehicle are high,
condensation
can drip off the evaporator in the air cooling system and form a pool under-
neath the vehicle. This is normal and does not indicate a leak.
If the outside temperature is low, the blower normally only switches to a
higher speed once the coolant has warmed up sufficiently (this does not
apply to the defrost setting).
In order to achieve maximum engine power, the air conditioner compressor is
temporarily switched off when pulling away from standstill with full throttle.
The compressor also switches off if the coolant temperature is excessively
high to ensure adequate engine cooling under extreme loads.
Pollution filter
The pollution filter (a combined particulate filter and activated charcoal filter)
serves as a barrier against impurities in the outside air, including dust and
pollen.
For the air conditioner to work with maximum efficiency, the pollution filter
element must be replaced at the intervals specified in the Service Plan.
If the vehicle is driven in areas with a high level of air pollution and the filter
is no longer fully effective, it may be necessary to change the filter element
more frequently.
Caution
•If you suspect that the air conditioner system is damaged, switch over to
ECON mode to prevent further damage and have the system checked by a
qualified workshop.•Repairs to the air conditioner require specialist knowledge and special
tools. For this reason, please contact a qualified workshop if the system is not
working properly.
AUTO
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Air conditioning163
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Note
•Keep the air intake slots in front of the windscreen clear of snow, ice and
leaves to ensure unimpaired heating and cooling and to prevent the windows
misting over.•The air from the outlets flows through the passenger compartment and
out through the slots below the rear window. Therefore, do not cover these
slots with items of clothing or other objects.•The air conditioner operates most effectively with the windows and the
sliding/tilting sunroof* closed. However, if the vehicle has heated up after
standing in the sun for some time, the air inside can be cooled more quickly
by opening the windows briefly.
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Air conditioning
164Controls
This overview will help you become quickly fami liar with the controls for the air conditioner.The left-hand display shows the temperature selected for the left-hand side
and the right-hand display the temperature for the right-hand side.
The functions can be switched on or off by briefly pressing the buttons. The
diode on the buttons lights up when the function is enabled.
The grille between buttons and must be kept clear, as the tempera-
ture sensors are located behind the grille.•Do not cover the grille.•Do not clean the grille with a vacuum cleaner, as this could damage the
temperature sensors located behind the grille.
Fig. 141 Air conditioner controls


Button(s)
MeaningAutomatic mode

(left and right
sides)
Temperature selection for the driver
and front passenger sidesDefrostManual air recirculation modeSwitches off air coolingSwitches off air conditioner (instead of )Automatic air recirculation mode (instead of )
AUTO-+<ECONOFF


OFF
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Air conditioning165
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The , and buttons (which regulate air distribution) can either be
selected individually or in combination.
Automatic mode
Standard setting for all seasons.Switching on automatic mode
– Select a temperature between +18 °C (64 °F) and +29 °C (86 °F).
– Press the button
⇒page 164, fig. 141 .The automatic mode maintains a constant temperature inside the vehicle and
dehumidifies the air. Air temperature, air delivery and air distribution are
regulated automatically to reach the desired interior temperature as quickly
as possible, and then to maintain this temperature. The system automatically
compensates for any variations in the outside temperature and for the effect
of direct sunlight.
The automatic temperature regulation only operates at temperature settings
between +18 °C and +29 °C. If a temperature below +18 °C is selected, LO
appears on the display. If a temperature is selected which is higher than
+29 °C, the display will show HI. In the maximum and minimum settings, the
climate control operates continuously with maximum cooling or heating output and the temperature is not regulated automatically. The temperature
is not regulated.
Note
By keeping the button on the driver side pressed for several seconds,
the temperature of the passenger side can be set to the temperature of the
driver side or vice versa. The display indicates the new temperature value.Selecting the temperature
Separate temperatures can be selected for the driver and
front passenger sides.– Press the or buttons below the displays
⇒page 164,
fig. 141 until the desired temperature is selected for the driver
side or front passenger side.The currently selected temperature setting is shown in the display above the
buttons.
By keeping the button on the driver side pressed for several seconds,
the temperature of the passenger side can be set to the temperature of the
driver side or vice versa. The display indicates the new temperature value. The
previous temperature setting can be restored by resetting the display on the
driver or passenger side as required.

(centre buttons)
Adjusts blower speedAir to the windowsAir from the dashboard outletsAir to the footwells
Button(s)
Meaning
-+


AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
-+
-
+
AUTO
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