Cockpit63
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
If the symbol flashes although the oil level is correct,
do not drive on. The
engine must not even run at idle speed. Obtain technical assistance.
Checking the oil level
E
If the warning lamp is yellow
E the engine oil level should be checked as
soon as possible. Top up the oil ⇒page 188 at the next opportunity.
Oil level sensor faulty*
E
If the
E yellow warning lamp flashes, take the vehicle to a specialised work-
shop to have the oil level sensor checked. Until then it is advisable to check
the oil level every time you refuel.
Bulb defect*
“
The indicator lights up when a bulb is not functioning.The
“ warning lamp lights up when there is a fault on the turn signals, head-
lights, side lights and fog lights.
Rear fog light*
This warning lamp lights up when the rear fog light is switched on
. For
further information see ⇒page 90.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)*
J
A warning lamp monitors the ABS.
The indicator lamp
J should light up for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on. It goes out again after the system has run through an automatic
test sequence.
There is a fault in the ABS if:
•The warning lamp
J does not light up when the ignition is switched on.
•The warning lamp does not go out again after a few seconds•The warning lamp lights up when the vehicle is moving
The vehicle can still be braked in the normal way, without the ABS function.
Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop as soon as possible. For further
information on the ABS go to ⇒page 154.
If there is a fault in the ABS, the ESP* and the tyre pressure warning lamp will
also light up.
Brake system fault
If the ABS warning lamp
J lights up together with the brake warning lamp
H, this indicates not only a fault in the ABS function, but also a possible fault
in the brake system ⇒.
WARNING
•Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings on
⇒ page 183, “Working in the engine compartment”.•If the brake warning lamp
H should light up together with the ABS
warning lamp
J, stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid
level in the reservoir ⇒ page 195, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid level has
dropped below the “MIN” mark you must not drive on. Risk of accident.
Obtain technical assistance.
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Lights and visibility
92Instrument and switch lighting / Headlight range controlInstrument and switch lighting
When the headlights are switched on, the brightness of the instruments and
switch lighting can be regulated to suit your requirements by turning the
thumb wheel ⇒fig. 53 .
Those vehicles fitted with xenon gas discharge headlights are fitted with an
automatic headlight range system.
Headlight range control
By using the electrical headlight range control, you can adjust the head-
light range to the load level that is being carried in the vehicle. This way, it is
possible to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic more than necessary. At the same
time, by using the correct headlight settings, the driver has the best possible
lighting for the road ahead.
The headlights can only be adjusted when the dipped beam is switched on.
To lower the beam, turn the thumb wheel down from the basic setting 0 .Dynamic headlight range control
Ve hi cle s wi th gas discharge bulbs
(xenon bulbs) are equipped with dynamic
headlight range control . When you switch on the lights, their range regulates
itself according to the vehicle load.
Vehicles with gas discharge bulbs do not have headlight range control.
Daytime running lights*
Daytime running lights light up automatically when the igni-
tion is switched on (only with AFS headlights)Daylight driving lights switch off automatically when the street lighting
comes on.
Activating daytime lights (bi-xenon lamps)
Remove the key from the ignition, move the turn signal lever upwards (right
turn signal) and press it backwards to flash position and hold it in this posi-
tion. Insert the key and switch the ignition on, holding it in this position for 3
seconds. Then, switch off the ignition. The daytime lights are activated and
can be switched on.
Switching daytime lights off (bi-xenon lamps)
Remove the key from the ignition, move the turn signal lever upwards (left
turn signal) and press it backwards to flash position and hold it in this posi-
tion. Insert the key and switch the ignition on, holding it in this position for 3
seconds. Then, switch off the ignition. The daytime lights are deactivated and
cannot be switched on.
Note
See legal requirements for each country.
Fig. 53 Dash panel: regu-
lation for instrument and
switch illumination and
headlight range control
A1
A1A2
A2A2
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Lights and visibility
96Turn signal and main beam headlight lever
The turn signal and main beam lever also operates the
parking lights and the headlight flasher.The turn signal and main beam headlight lever has the following
functions:
Switching on the turn signals
– Move the lever all the way up ⇒fig. 57 to indicate right , and
all the way down to indicate left .
Signalling a lane change
– Push the lever up or down to the point where you incur resistance and then release it. The turn signal will flash several
times. The corresponding indi cator lamp will also flash. Switching main beam on and off
– Turn the light switch to position
.
–Press the lever forward ⇒fig. 57 to switch on the main
beams.
– Pull the lever back towards you to switch the main beam head- lights off again.
Headlight flashers
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel to operate the flasher.
Switching on parking lights
– Switch the ignition off and remove the key from the lock.
– Move the lever up or down to turn the right or left-hand parking lights on, respectively.
WARNING
The main beam can dazzle other drivers. Risk of accident! Never use the
main beam headlights or the headlight flasher if they could dazzle other
drivers.
Note
• The turn signals only work when the ignition is switched on. The corre-
sponding warning lamp
or
flashes in the instrument panel. The warning
lamp
flashes when the turn signals are operated, provided a trailer is
correctly attached and connected to the vehicle. If a turn signal bulb is defec-
tive, the warning lamp flashes at double sp eed. If the trailer turn signal bulbs
are damaged, warning lamp
does not light up. Change the bulb.
Fig. 57 Turn signal and
main beam headlight
lever
A1
A2A1
A2
A4
A3
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If and when
216Bulb changeGeneral notesBefore changing any bulb, first turn off the failed component.
Do not touch the bulb glass. Fingerprints vaporise in the heat, causing a
reduction in the bulb life and condensation on the mirror surface, thus
reducing efficiency.
A bulb should only be replaced by one of the same type. The type is inscribed
on the bulb, either on the glass part or on the base.
It is highly recommended to keep a box of spare bulbs in the vehicle. At the
very least, the following spare bulbs, which are essential for road safety,
should be kept in the vehicle.
Double headlights
Dipped beam - H7 Long Life
Main beam - H7
Position - 2 x W5W Long Life
Turn signal - PY21W
Single headlight
Dipped/Main - H4 Long Life
Position - W5W Long Life
Turn signal - PY 21W
Xenon headlights
13)/adaptive*
Dipped and full beam - D1S
14)
Position - W5W Blue Long Life DRL (day light) - P21W Super Long Life
Turn signals - PY21W
Fog lights
Fog light/cornering - H11
Ta i l l i g h t s
Fog light - P21W
Reverse gear - R10W
Stop/position - P21 /5W Long Life
Turn signal - PY21W
Side turn signal
Side turn signal - W5W
Number plate light
Number plate light - W5W Long Life
Note
•Depending on weather conditions (cold or wet), the front lights, the fog
lights, the tail lights and the turn signals may be temporarily misted. This has
no influence on the useful life of the lighting system. By switching on the
lights, the area through which the beam of light is projected will quickly be
demisted. However, the edges may continue to be misted.•Please check at regular intervals that all lighting (especially the exterior
lighting) on your vehicle is functioning properly. This is not only in the interest
of your own safety, but also that of all other road users.•Due to the difficulty in accessing some of the bulbs, any replacement work
should be done by a SEAT dealer. However, there is a description below as to
how to change these bulbs, except for the fog lights.
13)On this type of headlight, the bulb changes must be made by the SEAT dealer, given that complex elements must be removed from the vehicle and a reset must be made
on the automatic control system incorporated.
14)The Xenon bulbs discharge 2.5 times the light flux and have an average lifespan of 5
times more than that of halogen bulbs, this means that, except due to unusual circum-
stances, there is no need to change the bulbs for the whole life of the vehicle.
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Double headlight bulbs
Main beam
Side lights
Dipped beam headlights
Side lights
Turn signal
Turn signal bulbs– Raise the bonnet.
– Rotate the bulb holder ⇒fig. 135 to the left and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb holder and rotating at the same time to the left.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
Fig. 134 Double head-
lights
AAABACADAE
Fig. 135 Turn signal
AA
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Main beam and side lights– Raise the bonnet. – Move the loop in the direction of the arrow and remove the
cover ⇒fig. 138 .
– Remove connector ⇒ fig. 139 by pulling outward.
– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so that it sits correctly into the cut-out on the reflector.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
Single headlight bulbs
Side lights - Dipped beam/main beam.
Turn signal
Fig. 138 Main beam
headlightsFig. 139 Main beam
headlights
A1
A2
Fig. 140 Single headlight
AAAB
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220Turn signal bulb– Raise the bonnet.
– Rotate the bulb holder ⇒fig. 141 to the left and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb holder and rotating at the same time to the left.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
Dipped/main beam headlights – Raise the bonnet.
Fig. 141 Single turn
signal lamp
AA
Fig. 142 Dipped
beam/main beam, single
headlightFig. 143 Dipped
beam/main beam, single
headlight
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
– Remove the pilot light, by pulling it outwards.Changing bulbs on tail lights
– Remove the connector from housing ⇒page 222, fig. 147 .
– R e m o v e t h e b u l b h o l d e r, s e p a r a t i n g i t f r o m t h e c a s i n g . To d o t h i s , press tabs in the direction of the arrows ⇒fig. 148.
– Once the bulb holder has been removed, press downwards in the direction of the arrow and at th e same time, turn in the direc-
tion of the arrow ⇒fig. 149 .Side turn signals– Press the turn signal to the left or to the right to remove the bulb.
– Remove the bulb holder from the turn signal.
– Remove the failed bulb and replace with a new bulb.
Fig. 148 Changing bulbs
on tail lightsFig. 149 Changing bulbs
on tail lights
AA
AB
A1
A2
Fig. 150 Side turn
signals
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