2011 Seat Altea XL technical specifications

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Bulb 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 sam e 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.
Main headlights
Dipped beam - H7
Main beam - H1
Position - W5W
Turn signal - PY21W
Xenon
26)/adaptive headlights
Dipped and full beam - D1S
27)
Daylight - P21W SLL
Position W5W
Turn signals PY21W
15
Engine management
5
Pump relay
10
16
Right lighting
30
17
Horn
15
18
Vaca n t
19
Clean
30
20
Water pump
10
Pressure sensor pump for 1.8 engine
20
21a)
Lambda probe
15
22
Brake pedal, speed sensor
5
23a)
Engine management
5
Engine management
10
Engine management
15
24
AKF, gearbox valve
10
25a)
ABS pump
40
26
Left lighting
30
27a)
Engine management
40
Engine management
50
28
Vaca n t
29a)
Electric windows (front and back)
50
Electric windows (front)
30
30
Ignition key
50
a)Ampere rating according to motorisationNumber
Consumer
Amps
26)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.27)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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Turn signal bulbs– Raise the bonnet.
– Rotate the bulb holder ⇒fig. 187 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 beam headlights– Raise the bonnet.
Fig. 187 Turn signal
AA
Fig. 188 Dipped beam
headlightsFig. 189 Dipped beam
headlights
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Side lights– Raise the bonnet.
– Remove the cover ⇒fig. 192 by pulling on this. – Extract the bulb holder
⇒fig. 193 outwards.
– Replace the bulb by pulling it out and inserting the replacement.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
Ta i l l i g h t s•On the body
– Turn signal, side and brake light•On the tailgate
– Left side: side and fog lights.
– Right side: side and reverse.
Fig. 192 Side lightsFig. 193 Side lights
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A1
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Side light, fog light and reverse light on the tailgateSide lights
–Open the tailgate. –Pull the cover off.
– Take the bulb holder out pressing on the securing tabs and
extract it outwards.
– Remove the blown bulb and replace it with another.
– To refit follow the steps in reverse order, taking special care when fitting the bulb holder.
Fog light and reverse light
–Open the tailgate.
–Pull the cover off.
– Turn the bulb holder to the left.
– Remove the blown bulb and replace it with another.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
Fig. 196 Lights on the
tailgateFig. 197 Side lights
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– Press the bulb sideways and remove it from the housing
⇒page 280, fig. 200 .Registration light
– To remove the light cover, unscrew the bolts ⇒fig. 201 .
– Remove the bulb, moving it in the direction of the arrow and outwards ⇒fig. 202 .
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
Fig. 201 Number plate
light
Fig. 202 Number plate
light
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How to jump start: descriptionJump lead terminal connections
1. Switch off the ignition of both vehicles ⇒ .2. Connect one end of the
red jump lead to the positive terminal
⇒ fig. 205 or ⇒fig. 206 of the vehicle with the flat
battery .
3. Connect the other end of the red jump lead to the positive
terminal in the vehicle providing assistance .
4. On vehicles with no Start-Stop system, connect one end of the
black jump lead to the negative terminal in the vehicle
providing assistance ⇒fig. 205 .
5. On vehicles with the Start-Stop system , connect one end of the
black jump lead to a suitable ground terminal, to a solid metal
part bolted to the engine block or to the engine block itself
⇒ fig. 206 .
6. Connect the other end of the black jump lead to a solid metal
component bolted to the engine block or to the engine block
itself of the vehicle with the flat battery. Do not connect it to a
point near the battery .
7. Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact with any moving parts in the engine compartment.
Starting
8. Start the engine of the vehicle with the boosting battery and let it run at idling speed.
9. Start the engine of the vehicle with the flat battery and wait one or two minutes until the engine is running.
Removing the jump leads
10. Before you remove the jump leads, switch off the headlights (if they are switched on).
Fig. 205 Diagram for
connecting jump leads if
the vehicle providing
assistance the current is
not fitted with the Start-
Stop system: flat battery and battery providing
current .AA
AB
Fig. 206 Diagram for
connecting jump leads if
the vehicle providing
assistance is fitted with
the Start-Stop system:
flat battery and
battery providing current .
AA
AB
A+
A+
AAA+
AB
A-
AB
AX
AX
AA
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Towing and tow-startingTo w - s t a r t i n g
The use of jump leads is pr eferable to tow-starting.We recommend that you do not tow-start your vehicle. Jump-starting
is preferable ⇒page 282.
However, if your vehicle has to be tow-started:
– Engage the 2nd or the 3rd gear.
– Keep the clutch pressed down.
– Switch the ignition on.
– Once both vehicles are moving, release the clutch.
– As soon as the engine starts, press the clutch and move the gear lever into neutral. This helps to prevent driving into the towing
vehicle.
WARNING
The risk of accidents is high when tow-starting. The vehicle being towed
can easily collide with the towing vehicle.
Caution
When tow-starting, fuel could enter the catalytic converter and damage it.
General notesPlease observe the following po ints if you use a tow-rope:
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
– Drive slowly at first until the tow-rope is taut. Then accelerate gradually.
– Begin and change gears cautiously. If you are driving an auto- matic vehicle, accelerate gently.
– Remember that the brake servo and power steering are not working in the vehicle you are towing. Brake sooner than normal
and pressing the pedal gently.
Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle
– Ensure that the tow-rope remains taut at all times when towing.Tow-rope or tow-bar
It is easier and safer to tow a vehicle with a tow-bar. You should only use a
tow-rope if you do not have a tow-bar.
A tow-rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the loading on both vehicles.
It is advisable to use a tow-rope made of synthetic fibre or similarly elastic
material.
Attach the tow-rope or the tow-bar only to the towing eyes provided or a
towing bracket.
Driving style
Towing requires some experience, especially when using a tow-rope. Both
drivers should be familiar with the technique required for towing. Inexperi-
enced drivers should not attempt to tow.
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Towing ringsFitting the towing eye
– Take the towing ring from the on-board tool set. – Remove the front cover by pressing down on its left-hand side.
– Remove the rear cover by pressing down on the right hand side.
– Screw the towing eye
anti-clockwise, in the direction of the arrow,
to the limit position in the front ⇒fig. 207 or rear ⇒fig. 208
threaded hole.
Fig. 207 The front right
section of the vehicle:
Fitting the front towing
eyeFig. 208 Fitting the
towing eye to the rear of
the vehicle
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