2011 Seat Altea fog light

Cockpit
78Item
Symbol
Meaning of warning and
indicator lamps
Further
information
z
Fuel level / reserve
⇒ page 82
v
Coolant level / coolant temperature
⇒page 82


Rear fog light switched on
⇒page 83

Turn signals in operation
⇒page 83
%0#
Engine fault (petrol engine)
⇒page 83
D
Glow plug system for diesel engine
⇒page 83

Main beam switched on
⇒page 84

Soot accumulation in the diesel engine
particulate filter
⇒page 84
J
ABS system fault
⇒page 84
Y
Windscreen washer fluid level
⇒page 85
F
Alternator fault
⇒page 85
h
Fasten seat belts!
⇒page 19
I
Brake pad worn
⇒page 85
~
Tyr e pre ssu re
⇒page 85
A1A2A3A4A5A6A7A8A9A10A11A12A13
T
Airbag or belt tensioner system fault or
airbag disabled
⇒page 28
⇒ page 31

Bulb defective
⇒page 87
H
Handbrake applied,
low brake fluid level or
fault in brake system
⇒page 86
E
Red:
Engine oil pressure
⇒ page 87
Ye l l o w :
If flashing: engine oil sensor faulty
If it remains lit: insufficient engine oil

Cruise control system switched on
⇒page 87
o
Door open indicator
⇒page 88
l
If it stays lit: TCS disabled
⇒page 88
⇒ page 89
⇒ page 172

Electromechanical steering
⇒page 88

Fault in the emission control system
⇒page 88
 If flashing: Electronic Stability Pro-
gramme (ESP) or the TCS is working
If it remains lit: ESP or TCS faulty
⇒page 88
⇒ page 89
⇒ page 172
K
Selector lever lock (automatic gearbox)
⇒page 89
Item
Symbol
Meaning of warning and
indicator lamps
Further
information
A14A15A16A17A18A19A20A21A22A23A24
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Cockpit83
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
First look at the coolant temperature gauge. If the needle is in the normal
range, top up with coolant at the earliest opportunity
⇒.
WARNING
•If your vehicle is immobilised for technical reasons, move it to a safe
distance from traffic. Turn the engine off, turn the hazard lights on and
place the warning triangle.•Never open the bonnet if you can see or hear steam or coolant escaping
from the engine compartment. Risk of scalding. Wait until you can no
longer see or hear escaping steam or coolant.•The engine compartment is a dangerous area! Before carrying out any
work in the engine compartment, switch off the engine and allow it to cool
down. Always note the corresponding warnings ⇒page 232.
Rear fog light


This warning lamp lights up when the rear fog light is switched on

. For
further information see ⇒page 118.
Turn signals

The indicator lamp flashes when the turn signals are in oper-
ation.Depending on which turn signal is operating, either the left
 or right

turn
signal lamp flashes. Both indicator lamps will flash at the same time when
the hazard warning lights are switched on.
If any of both turn signals fails, the indicator lamp will start flashing twice
faster than normal. For further information on the turn signals, please see
⇒page 125.
Engine management*
%0#

This warning lamp monitors the engine management system
for petrol engines.
The warning lamp
%0# (Electronic Power Control) lights up when the ignition
is switched on to show that the lamp is working properly. It should go out
once the engine is started.
If there is a fault in the electronic engine management system while you are
driving, this warning lamp will light up. Stop the vehicle and seek technical
assistance.
Glow plug system / Engine fault
D
The warning lamp lights up to show that the glow plugs are
preheating. It flashes if there is an engine fault.
Warning lamp
D is lit
The warning lamp D lights up while the glow plugs are preheating. When the
warning lamp goes off, the engine should be started straight away.
Warning lamp
D flashes
If a fault develops in the engine management system while you are driving,
the glow plug lamp will flash
D. Take the vehicle to an Authorised Service
Centre as soon as possible and have the engine checked.
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Lights and visibility
118Lights and visibilityLightsSwitching lights on and off
“
Switching on the side lights
–Turn the light switch ⇒ fig. 73 to position
.
Switching on dipped beam headlights
– Turn the light switch to position
.
Switching off the lights
– Turn the light switch to position 0. Switching on the fog lights*
– Pull the switch out of position
 or  to the first stop. The
symbol
in the light switch lights up.
Switching on the rear fog lights (vehicles with front fog lights)
– Pull the switch out of position
 or  to the second stop
⇒ . A warning lamp lights up in the instrument panel.
Switching on the rear fog lights (vehicles with no front fog lights)
– Pull the light switch from position
 to the last stop. A warning
lamp lights up in the instrument panel.
WARNING
Never drive with just the side lights on. Risk of accident. The side lights are
not bright enough to illuminate the road ahead and to ensure that other
road users are able to see you. Always use your dipped beam headlights if
it is dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
•The dipped beam headlights will only work with the ignition on. The side
lights come on automatically when the ignition is turned off.•If the lights are left on after the key has been taken out of the ignition lock,
an acoustic warning will sound while the driver door remains open. This is a
reminder to switch the lights off.•The rear fog light is so bright that it can dazzle drivers behind you. You
should use the rear fog light only when visibility is very poor.
Fig. 73 Detailed view of
the dash panel: lights, fog
lights and rear fog light
switch
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Lights and visibility119
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
•If you are towing a trailer equipped with a rear fog light on a vehicle with
a factory-fitted towing bracket, the rear fog light on the vehicle will automati-
cally be switched off.•The use of the lighting described here is subject to the relevant statutory
requirements.•Depending on weather conditions (very cold or wet), the front and tail
lights and the turn signals may be temporarily misted. This has no influence
on the useful life of the lighting system. The lights will soon demist when they
are switched on.Automatic lighting*Activation
– Rotate the switch to the position “Auto”, this indication will light up. Deactivation
– Turn the light switch to 0.
Automatic lighting
If automatic headlight control is switched on, dipped beam headlights are
automatically switched on by a photosensor if you drive into a tunnel, for
example.
The rain sensor switches on the dipped beam headlights when the wind-
screen wipers have been operating continuously for a few seconds and it
switches the lights off when the continuous or intermittent wipe is switched
off for some minutes ⇒
page 132.
When the automatic dipped light control is connected but the dipped lights
are off, the warning lamp
!54/
lights up on the light control ⇒fig. 74. If the
automatic control switches on the dipped lights, the instrument and control
lighting is also switched on.
WARNING
•Even if the automatic headlight control is switched on, the dipped
headlights will not be switched on with fog. Therefore, the dipped beam
must be switched on manually.Note
•For those vehicles with the automatic headlight system, when the key is
removed from the ignition, the acoustic signal will only sound if the light
control is in the position
 or  if the vehicle is not fitted with the coming
home function.
•If the daylight driving automatic light function is switched on, the fog
lights or rear fog light cannot be switched on in addition.•The use of the lighting described here is subject to the relevant statutory
requirements.
Fig. 74 Automatic
lighting
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Lights and visibility123
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Dynamic cornering lights* (AFS)
The
dynamic cornering lights only operate if the vehicle is travelling at more
than 10 km/h and the dipped headlights are on. When taking a bend, the
road is illuminated better with directional gas discharge bulbs than with
conventional fixed headlights.
A fault in the system is indicated via the flashing of the control lamp
 on the
instrument panel. At the same time, a text message with information or
instructions to perform necessary operations may appear on the instrument
panel display. Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop and have the fault
repaired.
If the control bulb
 lights up on the instrument panel but all the bulbs are
operating correctly ⇒ page 272, there may still be a fault in the dynamic
curve lighting system (AFS). Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop and
have the fault repaired.
WARNING
If the “automatic dipped beam control” is switched on, the dipped beam
headlights will not be switched on in fog. They should be switched on
manually using the light switch. The driver is personally responsible for the
correct use of lights in all situations. “Automatic headlight control” is
merely a system to support the driver. Where necessary, switch on the
lights manually using the light switch.Fog lights with cornering function*When the turn signal is switched on to turn or on very tight bends, the right
or left fog lamp automatically comes on to function as a cornering light. The
cornering light only operates if the dipped lights are on.
WARNING
If the “automatic dipped beam control” is switched on, the dipped beam
headlights will not be switched on in fog. They should be switched on
manually using the light switch. The driver is personally responsible for the
correct use of lights in all situations. “Automatic headlight control” is
merely a system to support the driver. Where necessary, switch on the
lights manually using the light switch.Hazard warning lights

The hazard warning lights are used to draw the attention of
other road users to your vehicle in emergencies.
If your vehicle breaks down:
1. Park your vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic.
Fig. 77 Dash panel:
switch for hazard warning
lights
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Air conditioning
166
button – Manual air recirculation mode
button – Heated rear window The heating will be switched off auto-
matically approximately 20 minutes after switching on. However, it may
be turned off by pushing the button. The button lights up yellow and the
symbol appears in the display.
button – Automatic temperature, ventilation and air distribution
control ⇒page 167
button - Dual zone synchroniser
button – Switches the 2C-Climatronic on and off ⇒page 168
Blower control ⇒page 168
button – Switches heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system
onWARNING
For road safety all windows must be clear of ice, snow, and condensation.
This is essential to ensure good visibility. Please familiarise yourself with
the correct operation of the heating and ventilation system, including the
anti-fog/defrost functions for the windscreens.
Note
Please observe the general notes ⇒page 169.
Viewing Climatronic information
Information about the Climatronic system can be displayed
on the radio or radio and navigation screen mounted at
factory.
A5

A6
=
A7
AUTO
A8
DUAL
A9
OFF
A10A11
AC
Fig. 130 Navigation
display with information
about the ClimatronicFig. 131 Radio display
with information about
Climatronic
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If and when271
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Some of the electrical items listed in the table are only fitted on certain
models or are optional extras. Please note that the above list, while correct at the time of printing, is subject
to alterations. If discrepancies should occur, please refer to the sticker on the
inside of the fuse cover for the correct information for your model.
Fuses layout, engine compartment, left partFuses
40
Trailer control unit (turn signals, brakes and left
side)
20
41
Trailer control unit (fog light, reverse light and
right side)
20
42
BCM wiring switchboard
20
43
Trailer pre-installation
40
44
Heated rear window
25
45
Electric windows (front)
30
46
Rear electric windows
30
47
Engine (Fuel control unit, petrol relay)
15
48
Convenience controls
20
49
Heating controls
40
50
Heated seats
30
51
Sunroof
20
52
Headlight washer system
20
53
Trailer hook pre-installation assistant
20
54
Taxi (taximeter power supply)
5
55
Trailer hook pre-installation assistant
20
56
Taxi (taximeter power supply)
15
57
Telephone power supply with START STOP
10
58
Central locking control unit
30
Number
Consumer
Amps
Number
Consumer
Amps
1
Windscreen wipers
20
2
DQ200 gearbox
30
3
Cable control unit
5
4
ABS
20
5
AQ gearbox
15
6
Instrument panel/Steering column
5
7
Ignition key
40
8
Radio
15
9
Te lep ho ne /TomTo m Na viga tor
5
10
Engine management
5
Engine management
10
11
Vacant
12
Electronic control unit
5
13
Petrol injection module supply
15
Diesel injection module supply
30
14
Coil
20
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If and when273
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Fog lights
Fog lights - H3
Upper tail light
Stop/Position - P21W
28)
Turn signal - R10W
Lower tail light
Fog light - P21W
Reverse light - P21W
Side turn signal
Side turn signal - W5W
Number plate light
Number plate light - C5W
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 pr operly. 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, the following is a description of
how to change the lamps except for the fog lights* and interior lamps.
Main headlight bulbs
Turn signal
Dipped beam headlights
Main beam headlights
Side lights
28)Electronically controlled single filament bulb for Stop/side bulbs. If the bulb blows it
will not work in either position or Stop.
Fig. 183 Main headlight
bulbs
AAABACAD
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