2013 Seat Exeo ST headlight bulb

Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Removable towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Vehicle maintenance and cleaning . . . . . . . . . 218
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Care of the vehicle exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Vehicle interior maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Accessories, replacement of parts and
modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Accessories and spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Technical modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Mobile phones and two-way radios . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Athermic windscreen* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Washer fluid and windscreen wiper blades . . . . 243
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
If and when . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Tools, tyre repair kit and spare wheel . . . . . . . . . 261
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Tyre repair* (Tyre-Mobility-System) . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Changing bulbs. Halogen headlights . . . . . . . . . 275
Changing bulbs. Bi-Xenon AFS headlights . . . . . 281
Changing tail light bulbs (on side panel) . . . . . . 285
Changing tail light bulbs (on rear lid) . . . . . . . . . 290
Side turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Luggage compartment lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Registration light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Sun visor light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Towing and tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Description of specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Information on fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Dimensions and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
4Table of Contents

82Cockpit
Engine oil level correct
If the  symbol flashes and the engine oil level is correct, obtain profes-
sional assistance. Do not drive on! Do not continue to run the engine, even
at idle speed .
Note
The oil pressure warning lamp  is not an indicator for the oil level. The oil
level should therefore be checked regularly, preferably every time you fill
the tank. 
Yellow symbols
A yellow symbol indicates a warning.
Fig. 56 Display: Fuel lev-
el low
Brake light failure warning light⇒ page 83
Fuel level low⇒ page 83
Engine speed governing⇒ page 83
Check engine oil level⇒ page 83
Engine oil sensor faulty*⇒ page 83
Diesel particulate filter* obstructed⇒ page 83
Photosensor/rain sensor faulty⇒ page 84
Brake pad worn⇒ page 84
Speed warning 1⇒ page 84
Dynamic headlight range control* faulty⇒ page 84
Adaptive headlights* faulty⇒ page 84
Washer fluid level low*⇒ page 84
Speed warning 2*⇒ page 84
Battery voltage too high or too low*⇒ page 84
Bulb monitor*⇒ page 85
Tyre pressure monitoring system*
Loss of pressure⇒ page 92
Tyre pressure monitoring system*
System not available⇒ page 69
Start-Stop system fault*⇒ page 179 

274If and when
Preparation
● Switch off the ignition, lights and all electrical equipment.
● Open the corresponding fuse box ⇒ page 273.
Identifying a blown fuse
A fuse is blown if its metal strip is ruptured ⇒ Fig. 204.
Point a lamp at the fuse. This will make it easier to see if the fuse is blown.
To replace a fuse
● Remove the fuse.
● Replace the blown fuse by one with an identical amperage rating (same
colour and markings) and identical size ⇒ 
.
● Replace the cover again or close the fuse box lid.
CAUTION
If you replace a fuse with higher-rating fuse, you could cause damage to an-
other part of the electrical system. 
Bulbs
General information
You can change the following bulbs for exterior lights yourself:
● Main headlights: all bulbs (except xenon headlights)
● Tail lights: all bulbs
● Side turn signal bulb
The following bulbs can only be changed by a specialised workshop:●
Main headlights: Xenon* bulb ⇒ page 281
● Front fog lights: Bulb
As a rule, you require a certain degree of practical skill to change defective
bulbs. This applies in particular to those bulbs which are only accessible
from the engine compartment.
If in doubt, we recommend that you have defective bulbs changed by a spe-
cialised workshop or qualified mechanic.
If you do decide to change bulbs in the engine compartment yourself, be
aware of the safety risks involved ⇒ page 235 ⇒ 
in Types of bulbs on
page 275.
The name of many of the lamps fitted by SEAT ends in "LL". This means Long
Life. These lamps are used for functions with a long service time (dipped
beam, side lights, daylight driving, etc.). This does not apply to lamps with
a shorter service time (turn signals, etc.). A lamp with the same name ex-
cept for the last two letters, "LL“ or “SLL”, is compatible, but will have a
service life of approximately half of the LongLife lamps.
When replacing lamp bulbs, the same type of bulb as originally fitted
should always be used where possible. 

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If and when
Changing bulbs. Halogen headlights Types of bulbs
You must only replace a bulb with a bulb of the same type. The name can be
found on the base of the bulb holder.
BulbTypeDipped beam headlights (halogen)12 V/55 W (H7 LL)Main beam headlights12 V/55 W (H1)Turn signal12 V/21 W (PY21W)Side lights12 V/5 W (W5W LL)
WARNING
● Take particular care when working on components in the engine com-
partment if the engine is warm. Risk of burns.
● Bulbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The glass can break when you
touch the bulb, causing injury.
● The high voltage element of gas discharge bulbs* (xenon light) must
be handled correctly. Otherwise, there is a risk of death.
● When changing bulbs, please take care not to injure yourself on sharp
parts in the headlight housing.
CAUTION
● Remove the ignition key before working on the electric system. Other-
wise, a short circuit could occur.
● Switch off the lights or parking lights before you change a bulb.
For the sake of the environment
Please ask your specialist retailer how to dispose of used bulbs in the prop-
er manner.
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 in that of all other road users.
● Before changing a bulb, make sure you have the correct new bulb.
● Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with your bare hands, use a cloth
or paper towel instead. Otherwise, the fingerprints left on the glass will va-
porise as a result of the heat generated by the bulb, they will be deposited
on the reflector and will impair its surface. 
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276If and when
Removing the air duct
The air duct has to be removed to gain access to the bulbs
for the right-side headlight.
Fig. 205 Air duct on
right side of vehicle
– Unscrew bolts A
⇒ Fig. 205.
– Detach air duct from guide B
and take it out. Fitting the air duct
Once the bulb(s) for the right-side headlight have been
changed, the air duct must be re-installed.
Fig. 206 Air duct on
right side of vehicle
– Place the air duct in the correct position.
– First turn the two screws A
in lightly, then tighten both screws.
– Push the air duct into guide B
. 

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If and when
Halogen headlight bulbs
Fig. 207 Halogen bulbs
Main beam headlights
Side lights
Dipped beam headlights
Side lights
Turn signal 
A
BCDE
Changing the turn signal bulb
The procedure for changing the bulb is the same on both
sides of the vehicle.
Fig. 208 Turn signal
bulb
– Switch off the ignition and the lights.
– Raise the bonnet.
– Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise, pulling it by the grip
⇒ Fig. 208 and removing the bulb holder and the bulb.
– Replace the blown bulb in the bulb holder (press and turn anti-
clockwise to remove) with a new bulb (press and turn clockwise
to insert).
– Installation involves all of the above steps in reverse sequence.
– Check whether the new bulb is working. 
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278If and when
Note
Although it is not necessary, previously remove the rigid cover ⇒ Fig. 211
for easier turn signal bulb changes. 
Changing the main headlight bulb
The procedure for changing the bulb is the same on both
sides of the vehicle.
Fig. 209 Main beam
headlights
Fig. 210 Main beam
headlights
– Switch off the ignition and the lights.
– Raise the bonnet.
– Pull up on the rubber cover A
⇒ Fig. 209 to remove it.
– Remove connector ⇒ Fig. 210 1
from the bulb.
– Press the spring ⇒ Fig. 210 2
inwards and to the right.
– Remove the bulb. pulling it from the connection terminal and
fitting fit the replacement so that it sits correctly in the cut-out
on the reflector. To ensure correct lighting, the filament must be
vertical. When changing the bulb, you can check the position of
the bulb through the headlight glass.
– Installation is in reverse order, ensuring that the rubber cover is
well fitted to the housing.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
– Have the headlight settings checked as soon as possible. 

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If and when
Changing the dipped beam headlight bulb
The procedure for changing the bulb is the same on both
sides of the vehicle.
Fig. 211 Dipped beam
headlights
Fig. 212 Dipped beam
headlights
– Switch off the ignition and the lights. –
Raise the bonnet.
– Move the brace ⇒ Fig. 211 1
in the direction of the arrow and
remove the rigid cover, separating the brace side and then re-
moving the two tabs from the other end of the cover.
– Pull the connector ⇒ Fig. 212 2
from the bulb.
– Unclip the retainer spring ⇒ Fig. 212 3
pressing inwards to the
right.
– Remove the bulb and fit the new one in the headlight casing
with the tab upwards, starting to position it from below.
– Clip on the spring, raising it and pressing it slightly while turn-
ing it anticlockwise. To ensure correct lighting, the filament
must be vertical. When changing the bulb, you can check the
position of the bulb through the headlight glass.
– Connect the connector to the bulb.
– Fit the cover, first inserting the side tabs and then closing the
cover and the brace. Make sure that the gasket sits well on the
casing cover during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
– Have the headlight settings checked as soon as possible. 
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