2013 Seat Altea Freetrack light

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NumberConsumerAmps
29a)Electric windows (front and back)50Electric windows (front)3030Ignition key50a)
Ampere rating according to motorisation 
Bulb change General notes
Before changing any bulb, first turn off the failed component.
Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with your bare hands. The finger-
prints left on the glass will vaporise as a result of the heat generated by the
bulb, causing a reduction in bulb life and condensation on the mirror sur-
face, thus reducing effectiveness.
A bulb must only be replaced by one of the same type. The type is indicated
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
- H7
- H1
- W5W - PY21W
Xenon 1)
/adaptive headlights
- D1S2)
- P21W SLL
- W5W - PY21W
Fog light - H3
Fixed tail light - P21W3)
- P21W
Mobile rear lid light - P21W- P21W
- W5W 
Dipped beam
Main beam
Side
Turn signal
Dipped and full beam
Daylight
Side
Turn signals
Fog light
Stop/Position
Turn signal
Fog light (driver side)
Reverse (passenger side)
Side
1)
On this type of headlight, the bulb changes must be made by the Technical Service, given
that complex elements must be removed from the vehicle and a reset must be made on the
automatic control system incorporated.
2) 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 circumstances,
there is no need to change the bulbs for the whole life of the vehicle.
3) Electronically controlled single filament bulb for Stop/side bulbs. If the bulb blows it will
not work in either position or Stop.

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Side turn signal - W5W
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 properly. This is not only in the inter-
est 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 Technical Service. However, the following is a de-
scription of how to change the lamps except for the fog lights* and interior
lamps. 
Side turn signal
Number plate light
Main headlight bulbs
Fig. 177 Main headlight
bulbs
Turn signal
Dipped beam headlights
Main beam headlights
Side light 
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Turn signal bulbs
Fig. 178 Turn signal bulb
– Raise the bonnet.
– Turn bulb holder ⇒ Fig. 178 A
to the left and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb holder and rotating at
the same time to the left.
– Installation involves the above steps in reverse sequence. Dipped lights
Fig. 179 Dipped beam
headlights
Fig. 180 Dipped beam
headlights
– Raise the bonnet.
– Move the loops ⇒ Fig. 179 1
in the direction of the arrow and
remove the cover. 

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– Remove connector ⇒ Fig. 180 2
from the bulb.
– Unclip the retainer spring ⇒ Fig. 180 3
pressing inwards to the
right.
– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so that the rim of the
attachment plate is on the reflector cut-out. 
Main beam lights
Fig. 181 Main beam
headlights
Fig. 182 Main beam
headlights
– Raise the bonnet.
– Remove the cover ⇒ Fig. 181 C
by pulling on this.
– Remove connector ⇒ Fig. 182 1
from the bulb.
– Press the spring ⇒ Fig. 182 2
inwards and to the right.
– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so that it sits correctly
into the cut-out on the reflector.
– Installation involves the above steps in reverse sequence. 
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Side lights
Fig. 183 Side light
Fig. 184 Side light
– Raise the bonnet.
– Remove the cover ⇒ Fig. 183 D
by pulling on this.
– Extract the bulb holder ⇒ Fig. 184 1
outwards. –
Replace the bulb by pulling it out and inserting the replace-
ment.
– Installation is done in the reverse order. 
Tail lights
On the body
– Turn signal, side and brake light
On the rear lid
– Left side: side and fog lights.
– Right side: side and reverse. 

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Turn signal, side and brake lights on the body
Fig. 185 Lights on vehi-
cle body
Fig. 186 Lights on vehi-
cle body
– Open the cover of the luggage compartment side panel
⇒ Fig. 185.
– Turn the bulb holder to the left ⇒ Fig. 186. –
Remove the blown bulb and change it for a new one.
– To refit follow the steps in reverse order, taking special care
when fitting the bulb holder. 
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Position light, fog light and reverse light on the rear lid
Fig. 187 Lights on the
rear lid
Fig. 188 Side light
Side light
– Open the rear lid.
– Pull the cover off. –
Take the bulb holder out pressing on the securing tabs and ex-
tract 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 rear lid.
– Pull the cover off.
– Turn the bulb holder to the left.
– Remove the blown bulb and replace it with another.
– Installation involves the above steps in reverse sequence. 

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Side turn signals
Fig. 189 Side turn signal
– 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 glass bulb and replace with a new bulb.
– Insert the bulb holder in the turn signal guide until it clicks into
place.
– First place the turn signal in the opening in the bodywork, fixing
the tabs ⇒ Fig. 189, arrow 1
.
– Insert the bulb as shown by the arrow 2
⇒ Fig. 189.Luggage compartment lights
Fig. 190 Luggage com-
partment light
Fig. 191 Luggage com-
partment light
– Extract the bulb by pressing on its inside edge -arrow- using the
flat side of a screwdriver ⇒ Fig. 190. 
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