2013 Seat Exeo airbag

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Cockpit
Warning and indicator lamps General description
The warning and indicator lamps indicate a number of dif-
ferent functions and possible faults.
Fig. 45 Instrument panel with warning and indicator lamps
Exhaust emission control system⇒ page 66
Airbag system⇒ page 66
Tyre pressure too low⇒ page 67
Cruise speed (Cruise control)⇒ page 67
Trailer turn signals⇒ page 67
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)⇒ page 68
Seat belt warning⇒ page 68
If it stays lit: ASR switched off⇒ page 69
⇒ page 69
⇒ page 165
Left turn signals⇒ page 69

If flashing: the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) is working or the ASR is working
If the following remain lit: ESC or ASR
faulty⇒ page 69
⇒ page 69
⇒ page 165
Alternator⇒ page 70
Main beam headlights⇒ page 70
Handbrake on⇒ page 70
⇒ page 77
Engine management (alternative to )⇒ page 70
Glow plug system (alternative to )⇒ page 70
Fault in brake system⇒ page 71
Right turn signals⇒ page 69 
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66Cockpit
Note
A number of functions are monitored by the auto-check control
⇒ page 76. If a malfunction should occur, this will be shown by the dis-
play in the instrument panel either with a red symbol (priority 1 - danger) or
a yellow symbol (priority 2 - warning). 
Exhaust emission control system 
If the warning lamp lights up continuously you should take your vehicle to a
specialised workshop as soon as possible in order to have the fault re-
paired.
If the warning lamp flashes drive on at reduced speed and seek professio-
nal help in order to avoid damage to the catalytic converter.
For further information on the catalytic converter, see ⇒ page 195.
Airbag system 
This warning lamp monitors the airbag and belt tension de-
vice system.
The control lamp  should light up for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on.
If the warning lamp does not go out, or if it lights up, flashes or flickers
when the vehicle is moving, this indicates a malfunction in the system.
WARNING
If a malfunction should occur, have the system checked immediately by a
specialised workshop. Otherwise there is a risk that the airbag system
and/or belt tensioners may not be triggered in an accident.


102Opening and closing
Unlocking the vehicle
–Press button 
.
Please note the following when using the central locking switch to lock your
vehicle:
● The doors and the rear lid cannot be opened from the outside (for secur-
ity reasons, e.g. when stopped at traffic lights).
● You can open the doors individually from the inside by pulling the inside
door handle.
● When the driver door is open, it cannot be locked by pressing the central
locking switch and then closing the door. This helps to prevent you from be-
ing locked out of the vehicle. The door has to be locked separately after it
has been closed.
● In the event of an accident in which the airbags inflate, doors locked
from the inside will be automatically unlocked to facilitate access and assis-
tance.
WARNING
The central locking switch is still operative when the ignition is switched
off. This switch can be used to automatically lock all the doors and the
rear lid. However, since this makes it difficult to enter the vehicle from
the outside, you should never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency, potentially putting
lives at risk.
Note
The central locking switch inside the vehicle will not be operative if the anti-
theft mechanism has been enabled. Security central locking*
The security central locking feature allows you to only unlock
the driver door and the tank flap. All other doors and the
rear lid remain locked.
Unlocking the driver door and tank flap
– Turn the key once to the unlock position, or press the unlock
button on the remote control once.
Unlocking all the doors, the rear lid and the tank flap
simultaneously.
– Turn the key twice within five seconds, or press the unlock but-
ton on the remote control twice within five seconds.
The security system and the anti-theft alarm* are immediately disabled if
you unlock only the driver door, without unlocking the other doors
⇒  page 107. 

122Lights and visibility
All four turn signals flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights
are switched on. The turn signal indicators   and the hazard control lamp
indicator  flash at the same time. The hazard warning lights also work
when the ignition is switched off.
In an accident in which the airbags are triggered, the hazard warning lights
are switched on automatically.
Note
You should switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users,
e.g.
● When reaching the tail end of a traffic jam
● If your vehicle breaks down or there is an emergency
● If your vehicle is being towed away or if you are towing another vehicle Turn signal
  and main beam headlight lever 
The turn signal and main beam headlight lever also oper-
ates the parking lights and the headlight flasher.
Fig. 91 Turn signal and
main beam headlight lev-
er
The turn signal and main beam headlight lever has the following
functions:
Turn signals  
– Move the lever all the way up to indicate right or all the way
down to indicate left ⇒ Fig. 91.
– Move the lever up or down just as far as the point of resistance
and hold it there: the turn signals flash for as long as you hold
the lever (for instance when changing a lane).
– Move the lever briefly up or down as far as the point of resist-
ance and release it to signal briefly (the turn signals flash three
times). 

134Seats and storage
WARNING
● The height of the driver seat must not be adjusted while driving. Fail-
ure to do so could result in an accident.
● Be careful when adjusting the seat height. Injuries can be caused if
the seat height is adjusted without due care and attention.

Adjusting the backrest angle
– Lean forwards to take your weight off the backrest.
– Turn the adjuster wheel 3
⇒ Fig. 104 to set the angle of the
backrest as required.
WARNING
The front seat backrests must not be reclined for driving. Otherwise, seat
belts and the airbag system might not protect as they should, with the
subsequent danger of injury.

Adjusting lumbar support*
– Do not exert any pressure on the backrest and turn adjuster
wheel 4 ⇒ Fig. 104 to adjust lumbar support.
As you make the adjustments, the curvature of the cushioned area of the
lumbar region becomes more or less acute. In this way, it adapts to the nat-
ural curvature of the spine. 

136Seats and storage
Controls Seat adjustment
Backrest adjustment
Lumbar support*
WARNING
● The electrical seat adjustment also works when the ignition is off or
when the key is not in the ignition. To avoid accidental injuries, never
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
● For safety reasons, the seat must only be adjusted when the vehicle
is at a standstill. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
● Be careful when adjusting the seat height. Injuries can be caused if
the seat height is adjusted without due care and attention.

Adjusting the backrest angle
Fig. 107 Front seat:
Backrest adjuster switch
A
BC
–
Press the button in the appropriate direction of the arrow
⇒ Fig. 107 to adjust the backrest ⇒ .
WARNING
The front seat backrests must not be reclined for driving. Otherwise, seat
belts and the airbag system might not protect as they should, with the
subsequent danger of injury.

Lumbar support*
The lumbar support can be adjusted to fit the natural curve
of the spine.
Fig. 108 Front seat: Ad-
juster switch for lumbar
support
Adjusting the contour
– Press the front part of the adjuster switch ⇒ 
Fig. 108 to increase
the contour of the lumbar support. 

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Seats and storage
Compartments in the door trim
Storage compartments are provided in the door trims.
Fig. 127 Door trim with
storage compartment
WARNING
The storage compartments in the door trims should only be used to store
small objects. Make sure that they are stored safely inside the compart-
ment, as they might otherwise impair the protection offered by the side
airbags.
 Coat hooks
There is a coat hook above each of the rear doors.
Fig. 128 Area above the
rear doors: Coat hooks
WARNING
● Please make sure that any items of clothing hanging from the coat
hooks do not obstruct your view to the rear.
● The coat hooks should only be used for lightweight clothing. Do not
leave any heavy or sharp objects in the pockets.
● Do not use clothes hangers to hang up the clothing, as this could in-
terfere with the function of the head-protection airbags*.
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218Vehicle maintenance and cleaning
How to clean the upholstery, trim fabrics and Alcantara ®
Cleaning the fabric on heated seats and electrically adjustable seats or
seats with airbag components
It is possible that there are important airbag components and electrical con-
nections inside the driver seat, passenger seat and possibly the outer rear
seats. If these seats and seat backrests are damaged, or are cleaned and
are treated incorrectly, or if they get wet, the vehicle electric system may be
destroyed and the airbag system damaged ⇒ 
.
Electric and heated seats contain components and electrical connections
that may be damaged if the seats are cleaned or incorrectly treated ⇒ 
.
Similarly, damage might be caused at other points in the vehicle's electric
system.
For this reason, bear the following indications in mind for cleaning:
● Do not use high-pressure or steam cleaning equipment or cold aerosols.
● Do not use cream detergents or detergent-based solutions for delicate
garments.
● Prevent the fabric from getting wet at all times.
● Only use cleaning products approved by SEAT.
● If in doubt, take the vehicle to a professional cleaning company.
Cleaning the fabric on unheated seats, non-electrically adjustable seats
and seats without airbag components
● Before using any cleaning products, consult and keep in mind the in-
structions of use, indications and warnings on the container.
● Use a vacuum cleaner (with the brush attachment) on the trim and seat
fabrics, the Alcantara ®
upholstery of the seats and the carpet.
● Do not use high-pressure or steam cleaning equipment or cold aerosols.
● For general cleaning, use a soft sponge or an ordinary lint-free microfi-
bre cloth ⇒ 
.
● Clean Alcantara ®
surfaces with a slightly damp cotton or woollen cloth,
or a standard lint-free microfibre cloth ⇒ 
. If the dirt on the trim and upholstery fabrics is only superficial, you can use
a standard foam cleaner.
If the upholstery and trim are very dirty, before cleaning them we recom-
mend you find out about the most suitable cleaning options from a profes-
sional cleaning company. If necessary, the cleaning should be carried out
by a specialised company.
Stain removal
When removing stains, it may be necessary to clean the whole surface and
not just the stain itself. Especially if the surface has been dirtied through
normal use. If you only clean the stained area, that part may then look light-
er than the rest. If in doubt, take the vehicle to a professional cleaning com-
pany.
WARNING
If there is a fault in the airbag system, it is likely that the airbag will not
deploy correctly, not deploy at all, or do so unexpectedly, which could
cause serious or fatal injuries.
● Have the system checked immediately by a specialised workshop.
CAUTION
If the upholstery on electrically operated seats or seats with airbag compo-
nents gets soaked, the vehicle's electric system and certain other compo-
nents may be damaged.
● If the seat gets soaked, take the vehicle immediately to a specialised
workshop to be dried and for the system components to be inspected.
● Do not use steam cleaning equipment as the dirt becomes more encrus-
ted and fixed in the material.
● High-pressure cleaning equipment and cold aerosols may damage the
upholstery. 