light Seat Leon 5D 2009 Owner's manual
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254Bulb 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 same 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
Indicator - PY21W
Xenon headlights
24)/ self-adjusting*
Dipped and full beam - D1S
25)
Daylight - P21W SLL
Position - W5W
Indicators -PY21W
Fog lights
Fog lights - H3
Fixed rear light
Stop/Position - P21W
26)
Indicator - P21W
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
Vacant
29a)
Electric windows (front and back)
50
Electric windows (front)
30
30
Ignition key
50
a)Ampere rating according to motorisationNumber
Consumer
Amperes
24)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.25)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.26)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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Rear tailgate light unit
Fog light (driver's side) - P21W
Reverse (passenger's side) - P21W
Position - W5W
Side indicator
Side indicator - W5W
Registration plate light
Registration plate light - C5W
Glove box lamp
Glove box lamp - W5W
Note
•Depending on weather conditions (cold or wet), the front lights, the fog
lights, the rear lights and the indicators may be temporarily misted. This has
no influence on the life expectancy 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 pr operly. This is not only in the interest
of your own safety, but also in that of all other road users.•Due to the difficulty in accessing the lamps, any replacement work should
be done by a SEAT dealer. However, the following is a description of how to
change the lamps except for the fog lights* and interior lamps.
Main headlight lamps
Indicator
Dipped headlights
Main beam headlights
Side lights
Fig. 164 Main headlight
lamps
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256Turn signal lamps– Raise the bonnet.
– Rotate the lamp holder ⇒fig. 165 to the left and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the lamp holder and rotating at the same time to the left.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
Dipped beam lights– Raise the bonnet
Fig. 165 Turn signal
lamps
AA
Fig. 166 Dipped head-
lightsFig. 167 Dipped head-
lights
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– Remove the loops ⇒page 256, fig. 166 in the direction of
the arrow and remove the cover.
– Remove the connector ⇒page 256, fig. 167 from the bulb.
– Disengage the retainer spring ⇒ page 256, fig. 167 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
– Raise the bonnet
– Remove the cover ⇒fig. 168 by pulling on this.
– Remove the connector ⇒fig. 169 from the bulb.
– Press the spring ⇒fig. 169 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 is done in the reverse order.
A1
A2
A3
Fig. 168 Main beam
headlights
Fig. 169 Main beam
headlights
AC
A1
A2
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258Side lights– Raise the bonnet.
– Remove the cover ⇒fig. 170 by pulling on this. – Extract the lamp holder
⇒fig. 171 outwards.
– Replace the bulb by pulling this out and inserting the replace- ment.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
Rear lights•On the body
- Indicator, side and brake light•On the tailgate
- Left side: position and fog lights.
- Right side: reverse and position.
Fig. 170 Side lightsFig. 171 Side lights
AD
A1
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Indicator, side and brake lights on the bodywork– Press on the side pin outwards and take out the lamp holder.
– Extract the failed bulb and change it for a new one.
– To refit follow the steps in reverse order, taking special care when
fitting the lamp holder.
Position light, fog light and reverse light on the tailgate–Open the tailgate.
– Use a screwdriver to remove the cover ⇒fig. 173 .
Fig. 172 Indicator, side
and brake lights on the
bodywork
Fig. 173 Lights on the
tailgateFig. 174 Removing the
lampholder
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Luggage compartment lights– Remove the bulb by pressing on the inside edge of this -arrow-
using the flat side of a screwdriver ⇒fig. 176 . – Press the lamp sideways and remove from its housing
⇒fig. 177 .
– Installation is in the reverse order.
Fig. 176 Luggage
compartment lightFig. 177 Luggage
compartment light
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262Registration light– To remove the tulip-shaped fitting, unscrew the bolts ⇒fig. 178 .– Remove the bulb, moving it in the direction of the arrow and
outwards ⇒fig. 179 .
– Installation is in the reverse order.
Glove box lamp*– Insert screwdriver above, between the light and the glove box.
– Carefully remove the light Next lift the light out sideways.
–Replace the bulb.
– Insert the light on the connector side, first underneath then push at the top until it clicks into place.
Fig. 178 Registration
lightFig. 179 Registration
light
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Sunroof light– Carefully remove the lamp, using the flat side of the screwdriver,
as shown in the figure ⇒fig. 181 . – Remove the bulb, moving it in the direction of the arrow and
outwards ⇒fig. 181 .
– Installation is in the reverse order.
Jump-startingJump leads
The jump lead must have a su fficient wire cross section.If the engine fails to start because of a discharged battery, the battery can be
connected to the battery of another vehicle to start the engine.
Jump leads
Jump leads must comply with the standard DIN 72553 (see manufacturer's
documentation). The wire cross section must be at least 25 mm
2 for petrol
engines and at least 35 mm
2 for diesel engines.
Note
•The vehicles must not touch each other, otherwise electricity could flow as
soon as the positive terminals are connected.•The discharged battery must be properly connected to the vehicle elec-
trical system.
Fig. 180 Removing
sunroof lightFig. 181 Removing
sunroof light
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264How to jump start: description⇒ fig. 182 shows the flat battery and the charged battery.
Jump lead terminal connections
– Switch off the ignition on both vehicles ⇒.
1. Connect one end of the red jump lead to the positive ⇒fig. 182
terminal of the vehicle with the flat battery ⇒.
2. Connect the other end of the red jump lead to the positive terminal in the vehicle providing assistance.
3. Connect one end of the black jump lead to the negative terminal on the battery of the vehicle providing assistance. 4. Connect the other end of the black jump lead to a solid metal
component which is bolted on to the engine block, or onto the
engine block itself of the vehicle with the flat battery. Do not
connect it to a point near the battery ⇒.
5. Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact with any moving parts in the engine compartment.
Starting
6. Start the engine of the vehicle with the boosting battery and let it run at idling speed.
7. Start the engine of the car with the flat battery and wait one or two minutes until the engine is “running”.
Removing the jump leads
8. Before you remove the jump lead s, switch off the headlights (if
they are switched on).
9. Turn on the heater blower and rear window heater in the vehicle with the flat battery. This helps minimise voltage peaks which are
generated when the leads are disconnected.
10. When the engine is running, disconnect the leads in reverse order to the details given above.
Connect the battery clamps so they have good metal-to-metal contact with
the battery terminals.
If the engine fails to start, switch off the starter after about 10 seconds and
try again after about half a minute.
Fig. 182 How to connect
the jump leads
AA
AB
A+
A+
A-
AX
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