warning Seat Altea 2007 Workshop Manual
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Example of menu use 
All the menus on the instrument panel may be used according to the following procedure.The setting of a speed warning will be used as an example of how to 
use the menus. This is a good idea if you are, for example, using 
winter tyres which are not suited for the top speed of the vehicle.
1. Open the main menu
– Switch on the ignition.
– Hold down button   for two seconds to return to main menu 
from other menu. It ma y be necessary to repeat this operation 
until the main menu is displayed.
2. Open the main menu “Configuration”
– To choose an option from the menu, press the upper or lower end  of the rocker switch. The selected option is displayed between 
two lines and there will also be a triangle on the right. –Select menu 
Configuration.
– Press button   on the windscreen wiper lever. The  Configura-
tion  menu is opened.
3. Open the main menu “Winter tyres”
– Select option  Winter tyres using the rocker switch.
– Press button  . The menu  Winter tyres is opened.
4. Program a speed limit warning
– Use the rocker switch to select the menu entry +10 km/h  or -10 
km/h  and press the button to either increase or decrease the set 
speed.
Fig. 45  Windscreen wiper 
lever: button A to confirm 
the menu point and rocker 
switch B to change the 
menu
Fig. 46  Digital screen on 
the instrument panel: 
winter tyre display
AB
AAAA
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5. To activate and deactivate the speed limit warning
– Use the rocker switch to select the menu point  On/Off and press 
the button to switch the speed warning either on or off. If the 
speed warning is deactivated, three dashes will be displayed  ---6. To close the menu “Winter tyres”
– In the menu select Back
.
The function “Winter tyres” sends an optical and an acoustic signal when the 
vehicle reaches the set speed.
Example menu “Winter tyres”
Note
For electronic and vehicle equipment on e or more of these menus will be 
displayed. On the display
Winter tyres Function
Name of menu displayed
X km/h The current set speed is displayed
or --- or dashes will be shown if the function is deactivated.
On / Off If the function is activated or deactivated
+10 km/h The set value increases by 10 km/h
-10 km/h The set value decreases by 10 km/h
Back The menu “Winter tyres” is closed and the last displayed menu is shown.
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Vehicle status menu 
This menu shows warning or information textsOpen Vehicle Condition menu
– Choose option Vehicle condition  from main menu: “Main menu” 
and press the button on the windscreen wiper lever.
Priority 2 warning messages and inform ation texts: “Warning and information 
texts on the screen” automatically di sappear after a certain time and are 
saved in the menu “Vehicle condition”.
The warning and information texts may be  viewed in this menu. If there are no 
messages,  ok appears on the display. If there are several messages, each one 
is shown for four seconds.
Configuration menu
This menu is used to make the settings for the vehicle functions.Open Configuration menu
– Choose the Configuration option from main menu “Main menu”  and press the button on the windscreen wiper lever.
Example of use of menus: “E xample of use of menus”.
Configuration Function
Time The hours and minutes of the clock and the navigation system can be changed. Both 12- and 24-hour 
formats are available and the time may be changed to summer time (an  S appears in the upper part of 
the screen)
Winter tyres The menu allows the setting of a speed at which an optical and acoustic warning will be given by the 
system. You can use this function, for example, if you have fitted winter tyres which are not suited for the 
top speed of your vehicle . See chapter “Wheels” in owner's manual
Settings: Language The display texts and the navigation system texts can be seen in seven different languages
Units This option allows you to select the units for displaying temperature, fuel consumption values and dis-
tances.
Convenience From this menu it is possible to alter the Comfort function settings.
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NoteFor electronic and vehicle equipment on e or more of these menus will be 
displayed.Comfort menu
From this menu it is possible to alter the different Comfort function settings.To open the Comfort and Convenience menu
– Choose the option  Configuration from main menu and press the 
button   on the windscreen wiper lever. – Choose the option Comfor t
 from main menu and press the button 
 on the windscreen wiper lever.
Example of menu use: “Example of menu use”
Lights & visibility
From this menu it is possible to alter the vehicle lighting settings: “Lights and visibility menu”.
Display off Only emergency messages appear
Back This returns to the main menu
AA
AA
Convenience Function
Door opening Selective opening/ Total opening
Auto-lock
Auto-unlock
Audible warning function Activate/deactivate(acoustic signal for central locking)
Comfort opening Deactivate
All
1 door
Synchronised control of wing mirrors Synchronised/individual
Back This returns to the Configuration menu
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72Warning lampsOverview of the warning lamps
The warning lamps indicate a number of different functions and possible faults.
Fig. 47  Instrument panel with warning lamps. Some of 
the items of equipment listed here are fitted only on 
certain models/model years or are optional extras.
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Item
Symbol Meaning of warning and control lamps Further information
Fuel level / reserve ⇒page 75
Coolant level / coolant temperature ⇒page 75
Rear fog light switched on ⇒page 76
 
Turn signals in operation ⇒page 76
Trailer turn signals in operation ⇒page 76
Main beam switched on ⇒page 76
Bulb defective ⇒page 76
Cruise control system switched on ⇒page 77
Washer fluid level ⇒page 77
 
Parking brake applied
or low brake fluid level or
fault in brake system ⇒
page 77
Engine oil pressure ⇒page 78
ABS system fault ⇒page 78
 
Pollen accumulation in the diesel engine particulate filter ⇒page 79
Alternator fault ⇒page 79
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WARNING
•
Failure to observe warning lamps and warning messages can result in 
serious personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
•
The risk of an accident increases if your vehicle breaks down. Use a 
warning triangle to draw the attention of other road users to your 
stationary vehicle so that it does not represent a danger.
Fasten seat belts! ⇒page 19
Tyre pressure ⇒page 80
Engine fault (petrol engine) ⇒page 81
Glow plug system (diesel engine) 
Lit up:  Glow plug system switched on 
Flashing:  engine fault. ⇒
page 81
Airbag or belt tension device system fault or airbag disabled ⇒page 28  ⇒page 31
Fault in the emission control system ⇒page 81
Flashing:  electronic stabilisation programme (ESP) in opera-
tion, 
Lit up:  ESP fault or switched off ⇒
page 81
Selector lever lock (automatic gearbox) ⇒page 82
Electromechanical steering ⇒page 82
Brake pad wear indicator ⇒page 82
Door open indicator ⇒page 82
SAFE Electronic immobiliser ⇒page 83
Item
Symbol Meaning of warning and control lamps Further information
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WARNING (continued)
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•
The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a dangerous area! 
Before you open the bonnet to work on the engine or in the engine compart-
ment, you must switch off the engine and  allow it to cool to reduce the risk 
of scalding or other injuries. Read and observe the relevant warnings 
⇒ page 208.Note
•
The appropriate warning lamp for a fault  will light up in vehicles without 
warning or information texts in the display.
•
In vehicles with warning or information texts in the display, the appro-
priate warning lamp for a fault will ligh t up and a warning or information text 
will also appear in the display.
Fuel level / reserve 
This symbol lights up to indicate that the fuel tank is down to 
the reserve level.This lights when only 7 litres of fuel remain in the tank. Also, an  audible 
warning  is given. This serves as a reminder to fill up with fuel at the earliest 
opportunity  ⇒page 205.
The message displayed in the instrument panel display is
7): PLEASE 
REFUEL .
Coolant Level* / temperature 
The warning lamp lights up if the coolant temperature is too 
high or if the coolant level is too low.There is a fault if:•
The warning symbol does not go out again after a few seconds.
•
The warning lamp lights up or flashes while the vehicle is moving, while 
three acoustic warning signals  ⇒  are emitted.
This means that either the coolant level is too low or the coolant temperature 
is too high.
Coolant temperature too high
The following text is displayed in the instrument panel display
8):  CHECK 
COOLANT! INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL  ⇒ page 215.
First look at the coolant temperature gauge. The coolant temperature is too 
high if the needle is over the warning area on the dial.  Stop the vehicle, 
switch off the engine and wait for it to cool down.  Check the coolant level.
If the coolant level is correct, the over heating may be caused by a malfunction 
of the radiator fan. Check the radiator fan fuse and have it replaced if neces-
sary  ⇒page 242.
If the warning lamp lights  up again after driving on for a short distance,  stop 
the vehicle and switch off the engine . Contact an Authorised Service Centre 
or a qualified workshop.
Coolant level too low
The following text is displayed in the instrument panel display
9):  STOP CHECK 
COOLANT! INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL .
7)Depending on the model versionWARNING (continued)
8)Depending on the model version9)Depending on the model version
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76First look at the coolant temperature gauge. If the needle is in the normal 
range, top up with coolant at the earliest opportunity ⇒ .
WARNING
•
If your vehicle is immobilised for any technical reasons, move it to a 
safe distance from traffic. Turn off the engine, turn on the hazard lights and 
place the warning triangle.
•
Never open the bonnet if you can see or hear steam or coolant escaping 
from the engine compartment. Risk of scalding. Wait until you can no 
longer see or hear escaping steam or coolant.
•
The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a dangerous area! 
Before carrying out any work in the engine compartment, switch off the 
engine and allow it to cool down. Alwa ys note the corresponding warnings 
⇒ page 208.
Rear fog light 
This warning lamp lights up when the rear fog light is switched on 
. Further 
information  ⇒page 111.
Tu r n  si g nal s  
 
The warning lamp flashes when the turn signals are in oper-
ation.Depending on which turn signal is operated, either the left 
 or right 
 indi-
cator lamp flashes. Both  warning lamps will flash at the same time when the 
hazard warning lights are switched on.
If one turn signal fails, the warning lamp will start flashing twice as fast. Further information on the turn signals 
⇒page 115.
Trailer turn signals 
This warning lamp also flashes when the turn signals are 
operated while towing a caravan or trailer.The warning lamp 
 flashes when the turn signals are operated, provided a 
trailer is correctly attached and connected to the vehicle.
The warning lamp will not flash if one of the turn signals on the trailer fails.
Main beam headlights 
This warning lamp lights up when the main beams are on.The warning lamp 
 lights up when the main beams are on or when the 
headlight flasher is operated.
Further information  ⇒page 115.
Bulb defect 
The warning lamp lights up when a bulb in the vehicle's exte-
rior lighting is defective.The warning lamp 
 lights up when a bulb in the vehicle's exterior lighting 
(e.g. left-hand main  beam) is defective.
The following text is displayed in the instrument panel display
10):  MAIN 
BEAM LEFT DEFECT .
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Cruise control system* 
The warning lamp comes on when the cruise control system 
is switched on.The warning lamp 
 lights up when the cruise control system is switched on. 
Further notes on the cruise control system  ⇒page 174.
Washer fluid 
This warning lamp lights up to indicate that the windscreen 
washer level is too low.This serves as a reminder to fill up the reservoir at the earliest opportunity 
⇒page 218.
The information text displayed in  the instrument panel display is
11): REFILL 
WASHER FLUID
Brake system* / handbrake 
 
The warning lamp lights up if the handbrake is applied, if the 
brake fluid level falls too low or if there is a fault in the brake 
system.
This warning lamp 
 lights up if
•
If the handbrake is on If you drive faster than 6 km/h with the handbrake on, the following message 
will appear in the combi-instrument display
12): 
HANDBRAKE ON.  Also, an 
audible warning is given.
•
If the brake fluid level is too low  ⇒page 221.
The following text is displayed in the instrument panel display
12):  STOP 
BRAKE FLUID INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL .
•
If there is a fault in the brake system
The following text is displayed in the instrument panel display
12):  BRAKE 
FAULT INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL .
This warning lamp can light up together with the anti-lock brake system 
warning lamp.
WARNING
•
Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings on 
⇒ page 208.
•
If the brake warning lamp does not  go out, or if it lights up when 
driving, the brake fluid level  ⇒page 221, “Brake fluid” in the reservoir is 
too low. Risk of accident. Stop the vehicle and do not drive on. Obtain tech-
nical assistance.
•
If the brake warning lamp 
 lights up together with the ABS warning 
lamp 
, the control function of the ABS could be out of action. 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.
10)Depending on the model version11)Depending on the model version
12)Depending on the model version
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