2010 Seat Exeo ST washer fluid

Contents
4Economical and environmentally friendly driving
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trailer towing
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Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removable towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle maintenance and cleaning
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General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle exterior maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle interior maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories, parts replacement and
modifications
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Accessories and spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mobile phones and two-way radios . . . . . . . . . .
Athermic windscreen* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and refilling levels
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Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid and windscreen wiper blades . . . .
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels and tyres
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Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If and when
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Tools, tyre repair kit and spare wheel . . . . . . . .
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre repairs* (Tyre Mobility System) . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing bulbs. Halogen headlights . . . . . . . .
Changing bulbs. Bi-Xenon AFS headlights . . . . Changing tail light bulbs (on side panel) . . . . .
Changing tail light bulbs (on tailgate) . . . . . . . .
Side turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage compartment lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Registration light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun visor light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing and tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Specifications
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Description of specifications
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Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information on fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Specifications
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Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol engine 1.8 88 kW (120 PS) . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol engine 1.8 118 kW (160 PS) . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol engine 2.0 147 kW (200 PS) . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol engine 2.0 155 kW (210 PS) . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 88 kW (120 PS) . . . . .
Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 105 kW (143 PS) . . . .
Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 125 kW (170 PS) . . . .
Dimensions and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index
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Cockpit
76Driver messages
Additional messages for the driver are displayed together
with the warning symbols on the instrument panel.Driver messages and red symbols
If a red warning symbol appears on the display, you can press the
button ⇒fig. 53 to call up an additional driver message.
For example: in the event of an oil pressure malfunction, the oil pressure
symbol
E w il l a p p e a r i n t h e d i s p la y. I f yo u n o w p r e ss t h e b u t t o n , t h e
following message will appear in the display:
Switch off engine, check oil level
The message will disappear from the display after about 5 seconds. If
required, the message can be called up again by briefly pressing the
button. Driver messages and yellow symbols
If a yellow warning symbol appears in the display, it will automatically be
accompanied by the corresponding driver message.
For example, the symbol
 is displayed to indicate that the windscreen
washer fluid level is low. In addition, the following message will appear:
Top up washer fluid
The message will disappear after a few seconds. If required, the message can
be called up again by briefly pressing the button.
Note
•The messages handbrake on and when stationary apply footbrake to
select gear cannot be called up a second time. They will remain in the display
until the handbrake is released or until a gear is selected.Handbrake warning– Release the handbrake.If you drive by mistake with the handbrake still applied, you will hear a
warning buzzer and the display will show the message:
Handbrake on
The handbrake warning switches on after driving for 3 seconds at speeds
above 5 km/h.
Fig. 53 Instrument panel:
CHECK button
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Note
The oil pressure warning lamp
E is not an indicator for the oil level. The oil
level should therefore be checked regularly, preferably every time you fill the
tank.
Ye ll o w s y m b o l s
A yellow symbol indicates a warning.
Yellow symbols are used to indicate a Priority 2 fault (warning).

Brake light failure warning light
⇒ page 80

Fuel level low
⇒page 80
X
Engine speed governing
⇒page 80F i g . 5 5 D i s p l a y : F u e l l e v e l
low

Check engine oil level
⇒page 80
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Engine oil sensor faulty*
⇒page 80
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Diesel particulate filter* obstructed
⇒page 80

Photosensor/rain sensor faulty
⇒page 81
I
Brake pad worn
⇒page 81

Speed warning 1
⇒page 81

Dynamic headlight range control* faulty
⇒page 81


Adaptive headlights* faulty
⇒page 81

Washer fluid level low*
⇒page 81

Speed warning 2*
⇒page 81
F
Battery voltage too high or too low*
⇒page 81

Bulb monitor*
⇒page 82
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Tyre pressure monitoring system*
Loss of pressure
⇒page 89
TPMS
Tyre pressure monitoring system*
System not available
⇒page 66
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
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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Lights and visibility129
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
– In vehicles equipped with a rain sensor*, you can move the
switch up and down to set the sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Slow wipe
– Move the lever up to position .
Continuous wipe
– Move the lever up to position .
Automatic wash and wipe
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel, , to activate the windscreen washer.
– Release the lever. The washer will stop and the wipers will keep running for approximately 4 seconds.
Deactivating the windscreen wiper
– Pull the lever to basic position .General notes
The washers and wipers will work only when the ignition is switched on.
If you stop briefly, e.g. at traffic lights, the wiper speed will automatically be
reduced. The rain sensor* will automatically be set to the intermittent wipe
function.
The windscreen washer jets are heated when the ignition is switched on.
The wiper intervals in the intermittent wipe setting are also varied automati-
cally according to the road speed (in addition to the manual delay setting).
When the lights are switched on you should only pull the lever briefly to wash
the windscreen, otherwise the headlight washers* will also be enabled. This
will use an unnecessary amount of fluid from the reservoir. Rain sensor
The rain sensor* will only function in the intermittent wipe position. The inter-
mittent wipe function is enabled automatically when it starts to rain.
If the windscreen wiper lever was in the intermittent wipe position when the
ignition was off, the rain sensor will not activate until you reach a speed of 6
km/h.
Use switch to set the sensitivity of the rain sensor*.
If you have selected a high sensitivity level for the rain sensor the windscreen
wipers will react sooner to any moisture on the windscreen.
The wiper intervals in the intermittent wipe setting are also varied automati-
cally according to the road speed (in addition to the sensitivity setting).
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.•The rain sensor* is only intended to assist the driver. The driver is still
obliged to manually operate the windscreen wipers as required depending
on visibility.•Do not use water-repellent coatings on the windscreen. In bad visibility
conditions such as light rain, low sun or when driving at night, these coat-
ings can cause increased dazzle, which is a serious safety hazard. Such
coatings can also cause the wiper blades to make noise.Caution
•In the event of frost, check that the wiper blade has not frozen before acti-
vating the windscreen wipers. Should the windscreen wiper system be
enabled when the blade is frozen, this could damage it or even the wind-
screen wiper system motor.
AA
A3A4
A5
A0
AA
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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
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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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Vehicle maintenance and cleaning
218screen 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 essential 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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236Radiator fan
The radiator fan can start running spontaneously.The auxiliary fan can continue to run for as long as 10 minutes after stopping
the engine, even after the ignition is switched off. It may also start running
suddenly ⇒ after some while if•Stored heat raises the coolant temperature, or•The hot engine compartment is additionally heated up by the sun.WARNING
When working in the engine compartment be aware that the radiator fan
may start running suddenly, leading to the risk of injury.
Washer fluid and windscreen wiper bladesWindscreen washer system
Plain water is not sufficient for the windscreen washer
system.The container for the windscreen washer contains the cleaning fluid for the
windscreen and the headlight washer system*. The container is located in the
engine compartment (front left). The fi ller cap is marked with the symbol
W
⇒ fig. 180.
The capacity of the container is listed in ⇒page 301.
Plain water on its own is not enough to clean the glass properly. It is therefore
advisable to add a suitable washer fluid additive (with wax solvent) to the
water. A washer fluid with freeze-resistant additive should be used in winter.
Fig. 180 In the engine
compartment: Cap of
windscreen washer fluid
reservoir.
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