2018 Seat Arona warning lights

Lights and visibility
WARNING
● Never driv e w
ith daytime lights if the road
is not well lit due to weather or lighting con-
ditions. Daytime lights do not provide
enough light to illuminate the road properly
or be seen by other road users.
● On vehicles with rear lights with bulbs,
when activating the d
aytime running light
the rear lights are not switched on. A vehicle
which does not have the rear lights on may
not be visible to other drivers in the dark-
ness, in the case of heavy rain or in condi-
tions of poor visibility. Fog lights
Fig. 146
Dash panel: light control. Switching on the front fog lights*
● Pull the light switch to the first point
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Fig. 146 1 , from positions
,  or .
The symbo l
 in the light switch lights up. Switching on the rear fog light (vehicles with
front f

og lights)
● Completely pull the light switch 2 from
po s
ition

,  or . The lamp  on the in-
strument panel lights up.
Switching on the rear fog light (vehicles with
no front fog lights)
● Completely pull the light switch 2 from
po s
ition

,  or . This type of switch
only has one position. The  lamp on the in-
strument panel lights up.
Turn signal and main beam lever Read the additional information carefully
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Parking lights
● Switch the ignition off and remove the key
from the lock.
● Mo

ve the turn signal lever up or down to
turn the right or l
eft-hand parking lights on,
respectively.
Convenience turn signals
For the one-touch signalling, when the igni-
tion is switched on, move the lever as far as
possible upwards or downwards and release
the lever. The turn signal will flash three
times. One-touch signalling is activated and deacti-
vated in the E

asy Connect system via the  button and the function button SETTINGS >
Lights > One-touch signalling
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In vehicles that do not have the correspond-
ing menu, this function can be deactivated in
a specialised workshop. WARNING
The main beam can dazzle other drivers. Risk
of ac c

ident! Never use the main beam head-
lights or the headlight flasher if they could
dazzle other drivers. Note
● If the c on

venience turn signals are operat-
ing (three flashes) and the other convenience
turn signals are switched on, the active part
stops flashing and only flashes once in the
new part selected.
● The turn signals only
work when the igni-
tion is switched on. The corresponding warn-
ing lamp   flashes in the instrument pan-
el. The control lamp  flashes when the turn
signals are operated, provided a trailer is cor-
rectly attached and connected to the vehicle.
If a turn signal bulb is defective, the control
lamp flashes at double speed. If the trailer
turn signal bulbs are defective, the control
lamp  does not light up. Change the bulb.
● The main beam headligh
ts can only be
switched on if the dipped beam headlights » 145
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are already on. The warning lamp
 then
come s
on in the instrument panel.
● The headlight flasher come
s on for as long
as you pull the lever – even if no other lights
are switched on. The warning lamp  then
comes on in the instrument panel.
● When the parking ligh
ts are switched on,
the headlight and the tail light on the corre-
sponding side of the vehicle light up. The
parking lights will only work with the ignition
off. If said light is on, an audible warning will
be emitted while the driver door is open.
● If the turn signal lever is left on after the
key h
as been taken out of the ignition lock,
an acoustic signal sounds when the driver
door is opened. This is intended as a remind-
er to switch off the turn signal, unless you
wish to leave the parking light on. Coming Home/Leaving Home Func-
tion*
Fig. 147
Related video The Leaving Home function is controlled with
a phot
o
sen

sor. If the Coming Home or Leaving Home func-
tion is c

onnected, the front side and dipped
lights, the tail lights and the number plate
light will light up to provide assistance.
Coming home function
The Coming Home function is activated by
switching off the ignition. When the driver
door is opened, the Coming Home lighting
comes on.
The Coming Home lighting switches off in the
following cases:
● If, 30 seconds after being connected, any
doors or the r
ear lid remain open.
● If the light switch is turned to position .
● If the ignition is switched on.
Automatic
Leaving Home function
The Leaving Home function is activated when
the vehicle is unlocked if:
● the light control is in position  and
● the photo

sensor detects “darkness”.
The Leav
ing Home lighting switches off in the
following cases:
● If the time period for the delay in switching
off the hea
dlights has ended
● If the vehicle is locked again.
● If the light switch is turned to position .●
If the ignition is
switched on. Note
● To activ at

e the Coming/Leaving home func-
tion, the rotary light switch must be in posi-
tion  and the light sensor must detect
darkness. Fog lights with cornering function*
This is an additional light source to dipped
beam he
a

dlights to light up the road as a
bend is taken.
The cornering light operates with the lights
switched on and when driving at less than
40 Km/h (25 mph). Ignition occurs by turning
the steering or connecting the turn signal.
Forward gear
● If the steering wheel is turned to the right,
or the right-h and t

urn signal operated, the
right-hand fog light turns on.
● If the steering wheel is turned to the left, or
the left
-hand turn signal operated, the left-
hand fog light turns on.
In reverse, both fog lights turn on. Note
When the fog lamps are on, the cornering
fu nction i

s activated and both headlights are
continuously on. 146

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Motorway light* The motorway light is available on vehicles
equipped w
ith f
ull-LED lights.
The function is connected/disconnected via
the corresponding Easy Connect system
menu.
● Activation: when going abo
ve 110 km/h
(68 mph) for more than 10 seconds, the dip-
ped beam raises slightly to increase the driv-
er's visibility distance.
● Deactivation: when reduc in
g the speed of
the car below 100 km/h (62 mph), the dip-
ped beam returns to its normal position.
Headlight range control Fig. 148
Dash panel: headlight range control. The lights range control adapts according to
the
v
alue of

the headlight beam and the ve- hicle load status. This offers the driver opti-
mum vi

sibility and the headlights do not daz-
zle oncoming drivers ››› .
The he a
dlights

can only be adjusted when
the dipped beam is switched on.
To reset, turn switch ››› Fig. 148:
ValueVehicle load status a) 
Two front occupants, luggage compart-
ment empty

All seats occupied, luggage compartment
empty

All seats occupied, luggage compartment
full. With trailer and minimum drawbar
load.

Driver only, luggage compartment full With
trailer and maximum drawbar load.
a)
If the vehicle load does not correspond to those shown in the
table, it is possible to select intermediary positions.
Dynamic headlight range control
The control is not mounted in vehicles with
dynamic headlight range control. The head-
light range is automatically adjusted accord-
ing to the vehicle load status when they are
switched on. WARNING
Heavy objects in the vehicle may mean that
the hea dlight

s dazzle and distract other driv-
ers. This could result in a serious accident.
● Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load
stat
us so that it does not blind other drivers. Hazard warning lights
 Read the additional information carefully
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The hazard warning lights are used to draw
the attention of other road users to your vehi-
cle in emergencies.
If your vehicle breaks down:
1. Park your vehicle at a safe distance from mov in

g traffic.
2. Press the button to switch on the hazard warning lights
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3. Switch the ignition off.
4. Apply the handbrake.
5. For a manual gearbox, engage 1st gear; for an aut
om

atic gearbox, move the gear
lever to P.
6. Use the warning triangle to draw the atten- tion of other ro
ad users to your vehicle.
7. Always take the vehicle key with you when you le
ave the vehicle. »
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All turn signals flash simultaneously when
the h az
ar
d warning lights are switched on.
The two turn signal turn signal lamps  
and the turn signal lamp in the switch  will
flash at the same time. The simultaneous
hazard warning lights also work when the ig-
nition is switched off. WARNING
● The risk of

an accident increases if your ve-
hicle breaks down. Always use the hazard
warning lights and a warning triangle to draw
the attention of other road users to your sta-
tionary vehicle.
● Due to the high temperatures that the cata-
lytic con
verter can reach, never park in an
area where the catalytic converter could come
into contact with highly inflammable materi-
als, for example dry grass or spilt petrol. This
could start a fire. Note
● The batt er

y will run down if the hazard
warning lights are left on for a long time,
even if the ignition is switched off.
● The use of the hazard warning lights de-
scribed her
e is subject to the relevant statu-
tory requirements. Interior lights
R el
at

ed video Fig. 149
Convenience Lighting of instruments and controls
The lighting level of instruments, controls
and di
s
p

lays can be adjusted through the
Easy Connect system using the  button
and the S
ET
TINGS function button
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The instrument lighting (some dials and nee-
dles), the centre console lighting and the
lighting of the displays are regulated by a
photodiode incorporated in the instrument
panel.
The instrument lighting (needles) is switched
on when the ignition is on and the light is
off. The instrument lighting is dimmed auto-
matically as the daylight starts to fade. It
goes out completely when ambient light is
very low. This function is intended to remind
the driver to switch on the dipped beam headlights in good time when light condi-
tions bec

ome poor.
Interior and reading lights Read the additional information carefully
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Luggage compartment lighting
The light is activated when the rear lid is
open, even when the ignition and lights are
turned off. For this reason, ensure that the
rear lid is always closed.
Ambient light*
The ambient light lights up the area of the
centre console and the footwell area and, de-
pending on the version, the front door panels
as well.
It will be switched on at full brightness when
the doors are opened and the lights will be
dimmed during driving, when the light selec-
tor is in the ,  or  position.
The brightness of the ambient light* can be
adjusted through the Easy Connect menu, as
can colour, in versions with lighting on the
front door panel (the  button and the func-
tion b utt
on

SETTINGS > background
lighting ›››
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Note
If not all the vehicle doors are closed, the in-
terior light s
will be switched off after approx.
10 minutes, providing the ignition key has
been removed and the courtesy light position
selected. This prevents the battery from dis-
charging. Visibility
Heat ed r

ear window  Fig. 150
With the air conditioning controls:
he at
ed r

ear window switch. The heated rear window only works when the
en
gine i
s

running. When it is switched on, a
lamp lights up on the switch.
After approximately 8 minutes, the heating
device of the rear window switches off auto-
matically. For the sake of the environment
The heated rear window should be switched
off a s

soon as the glass is demisted. By sav-
ing electrical power you can also save fuel. Note
To avoid possible damage to the battery, an
autom atic

temporary disconnection of this
function is possible, coming back on when
normal operating conditions are re-establish-
ed. Sun visors
Fig. 151
Sun visor on the driver side. Options for adjusting driver and front pas-
sen
g
er s

un visors:
● Lower the sun visor towards the wind-
sc r

een. ●
The su n

visor can be pulled out of its
mounting and turned towards the door
››› Fig. 151 1 .
● Swing the sun visor towards the door, lon-
git udin
al

ly backwards.
Vanity mirror
There is a vanity mirror, with a cover 2 , on
the r e
ar of

the sun blind. WARNING
Folded sun blinds can reduce visibility.
● Always store sun blinds and visors in their
hous in

g when not in use. Windscreen wiper and rear win-
do
w w
iper sy

stems
Windscreen wiper and window wiper Read the additional information carefully
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● Worn and dir ty

wiper blades reduce visibili-
ty and safety levels while driving.
● In cold conditions you should not use the
wash/w
ipe system unless you have warmed
the windscreen with the heating and ventila-
tion system. The windscreen washer fluid » 149
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Note
Before washing the vehicle with an automatic
car w a
sh, fold in the exterior mirrors to avoid
damage. Electric exterior mirrors*
Fig. 152
Exterior mirror controls. Read the additional information carefully
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The exterior mirrors can be adjusted using
the rotary knob in the driver door.
Basic setting of exterior mirrors
1. Turn knob ›››

Fig. 152 to position L (left ex-
terior mirror).
2. Turn the rotary knob to position the exteri- or mirror so that
you have a good view to
the rear of the vehicle. 3. Turn the knob to position R (right ext

erior
mirror).
4. Swivel the rotary knob to position the ex- terior mirror so th
at you have a good view
to the rear of the vehicle ››› .
He at
ed e

xterior mirrors*
– Press the demisting button  ›››
Fig. 150
– The mirrors demist for some minutes to
prevent

draining the battery unnecessarily.
– If necessary, press the button again to re-
peat the f

unction.
– The exterior mirror heating is not activated
in temperat

ures above approximately
+20°C (+68°F).
Folding in the exterior mirrors electrically* – Turn the control ›››
Fig. 152 to position  to
fold in the exterior mirrors. You should al-
ways fold in the exterior mirrors if you are
driving through an automatic car wash.
This will help prevent damage.
Folding exterior mirrors back out to the ex-
tended position* – Turn the knob to position L or R to return
the exterior mirr

ors to their original posi-
tion ››› .Fold in the exterior mirrors after parking
(c
on v

enience function)*
The Easy Connect system, the  button and
the f u
nction b

uttons SETTINGS and
Mirr or
s
and windscreen wipers can be used to
h av
e the e
xterior mirrors fold in when the ve-
hicle is parked ››› page 122.
When the vehicle is locked with the remote
control, by pressing for more than approxi-
mately 1 second the exterior mirrors are fol-
ded in automatically. When the vehicle is
opened with the remote control, the exterior
mirrors are deployed automatically. WARNING
● Con v

ex or aspheric mirrors increase the
field of vision however the objects appear
smaller and further away in the mirrors. If you
use these mirrors to estimate the distance to
vehicles behind you when changing lane, you
could make a mistake. Risk of accident.
● If possible, use the rear vision mirror to es-
timate di
stances to vehicles behind you.
● Make sure that you do not get your finger
trapped betw
een the mirror and the mirror
base when folding back the mirrors. Risk of
injury! For the sake of the environment
The exterior mirror heating should be switch-
ed off when it i

s no longer needed. Other-
wise, it is an unnecessary fuel waste. » 151
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the S
T
OP ENGINE START button stops flashing
and g oe
s
out.
With the engine running, the START ENGINE STOP button light stays on, indi-
c atin
g th

at the engine is running. The time
that lapses between the moment the user
starts the engine with the START ENGINE STOPbutton and the lighting changes from flash-
in
g t
o fi

xed will depend on specific engine
size characteristics. Upon switching the igni-
tion off with the START ENGINE STOP button, it
s t
ar

ts flashing again.
In vehicles with the Start-Stop system , the
“My Beat” function also offers additional in-
formation:
● When the engine stops during the Stop
phase, the light
of the START ENGINE STOP but-
t on s
t
ays on, since, even though the engine
is off, the Start-Stop system is active.
● When the engine cannot be stated again
with the St
art-Stop system, ››› page 202, and
needs to be started manually, the START ENGINE STOP button flashes to indicate
thi s
f

act.
Braking and parking Brakin
g capacity and braking distance The efficiency of the brakes depends directly
on the br
ak
e p

ad wear. This wear depends to a great extent on the conditions under which
the vehic

le is operated and the way the vehi-
cle is driven. If you often drive in town, drive
short distances or have a sporty driving style,
we recommend that you have the thickness
of your brake pads checked by technical serv-
ices more frequently than recommended in
the Maintenance Programme.
If you drive with wet brakes, for example, af-
ter crossing areas of water, on days of heavy
rainfall or even after washing the car, the ef-
fect of the brakes is reduced as the brake
discs are wet or even frozen (in winter): in
this case, the brakes should be “dried” by
pressing the brake pedal several times. WARNING
Longer braking distances and faults in the
brak e sy

stem increase the risk of accidents.
● New brake pads must be run in and do not
have the c
orrect friction during the first
200 km (124 miles). This reduced braking ca-
pacity may be compensated for by pressing
on the brake pedal a little harder, which also
applies when the brake pads have to be
changed further on.
● If brakes are wet or frozen, or if you are
driving on r
oads which have been salted,
braking power may be lower than normal.
● On steep slopes, if brakes are excessively
used, they w
ill overheat. Before driving down
a long steep slope, it is advisable to reduce
speed and change down into a lower gear or range (depending on the type of transmis-
sion).
Thu

s, make use of engine braking and
relieve the brakes.
● Never let the brakes “drag” by applying
light pre
ssure. Continuous braking will cause
the brakes to overheat and the braking dis-
tance will increase. Apply and then release
the brakes alternately.
● Never let the vehicle run with the engine
switc
hed off. The braking distance is in-
creased considerably when the brake servo is
not active.
● If the brake fluid loses its viscosity and is
subj
ected to heavy use, vapour bubbles can
form in the brake system. This reduces the ef-
ficiency of the brakes.
● Non-standard or damaged front spoilers
coul
d restrict the airflow to the brakes and
cause them to overheat. Before purchasing
accessories please observe the relevant in-
structions ››› page 259, Technical modifica-
tions.
● If a brake system circuit fails, the braking
dist
ance will be increased considerably. Con-
tact a specialised workshop immediately and
avoid unnecessary journeys. Control lamp
Situations in which the warning lamp lights
up *
●
the brake fluid level is too low
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● ther e i
s
a fault in the brake system.
This warning lamp can light up together with
the ABS system warning lamp. WARNING
● If the br ak

e warning lamp does not go out
or if it lights up when driving, the brake fluid
level in the reservoir is too low so there is a
risk of an accident ››› page 280, Brake fluid.
Stop the vehicle and do not drive on. Obtain
technical assistance.
● If the brake warning lamp lights up  to-
gether w
ith the ABS lamp  this could be
due to an ABS fault. This could cause the rear
wheels to lock quickly when you brake. This
could cause the rear to break away. Risk of
skidding. Stop the vehicle and seek technical
assistance. Handbrake
Fig. 178
Handbrake between the front seats. The handbrake should be applied firmly to
pr
ev
ent

the vehicle from accidentally rolling
away. Always apply the handbrake when you
leave your vehicle and when you park.
Applying the handbrake
– Pull the handbrake lever up firmly
›››
Fig. 178.
Releasing the handbrake
– Pull the lever up slightly and press the re-
lea

se knob in the direction of the arrow
››› Fig. 178 and guide the handbrake lever
down fully ››› .
A lw
a

ys pull the handbrake all the way up, so
there is less risk of driving off with it still en-
gaged ››› .
The h andbr
ak

e warning lamp  lights up
when the handbrake is applied and the igni-
tion switched on. The warning lamp turns off
when the handbrake is released. WARNING
● Never u se the h

andbrake to stop the vehi-
cle when it is in motion. The braking distance
is considerably longer, because braking is
only applied to the rear wheels. Risk of acci-
dent!
● If the handbrake is only partially released,
this w
ill cause the rear brakes to overheat,
which can impair the function of the brake
system and could lead to an accident. This al- so causes premature wear on the rear brake
pa
d

s. CAUTION
Always apply the handbrake before you leave
the vehic

le. Put it in 1st gear as well. In vehi-
cles with an automatic gearbox, place the
gear lever in position P. Parking
The handbrake should always be firmly ap-
p
lied when the
v

ehicle is parked.
Always note the following points when park-
ing the vehicle: – Use the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
– Apply the handbrake.
– Put it in 1st gear.
– Switch the engine off and remove the key
from the ignition. T

urn the steering wheel
slightly to engage the steering lock.
– Always take you keys with you when you
leav

e the vehicle ››› .
Ad dition
a
l notes on parking the vehicle on
gradients:
Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle
rolls against the kerb if it started to roll.
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