2010 Seat Exeo ST Owner's manual

Seats and storage compartments159
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Technical Specifications
CompartmentsOverview
There are several storage compartments at various points in
the vehicle.Your vehicle has the following storage compartments:
Some of the compartments listed are only provided in certain models or are
optional extras.
Glove compartment
The lockable glove compartment is equipped with a light.Opening the glove compartment
– Pull the handle on the lid in the direction indicated (arrow)
⇒fig. 138 and open the lid.
Closing the glove compartment
– Close the lid and push it in until it engages.If the side lights or headlights are switched on, the light in the glove compart-
ment comes on when it is opened.
The lid has separate holders for a pen and a note pad.
First-aid kit*Emergency triangle*Glove compartment
⇒ page 159
Storage compartment in the centre consoleOn-board documentation compartment*Compartments in the door trims
⇒page 160
Coat hooks
⇒page 160
Side storage compartment in luggage com-
partment
Fig. 138 Glove compart-
ment
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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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Compartments in the front seats
There is a storage compartment with a lid at the front of each
front seat.Opening
– Pull the handle to open the compartment.
Closing
– Close the lid and push it in until it engages.
NoteThe compartments will hold a maximum weight of 1 kg.
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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.
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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
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
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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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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AUTO<
ECONECONECON
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