ignition Seat Altea XL 2011 Manual Online

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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Bulb 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 sam e 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
Turn signal - PY21W
Xenon
26)/adaptive headlights
Dipped and full beam - D1S
27)
Daylight - P21W SLL
Position W5W
Turn signals PY21W
15
Engine management
5
Pump relay
10
16
Right lighting
30
17
Horn
15
18
Vaca n t
19
Clean
30
20
Water pump
10
Pressure sensor pump for 1.8 engine
20
21a)
Lambda probe
15
22
Brake pedal, speed sensor
5
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
Vaca n t
29a)
Electric windows (front and back)
50
Electric windows (front)
30
30
Ignition key
50
a)Ampere rating according to motorisationNumber
Consumer
Amps
26)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.27)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.
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
How to jump start: descriptionJump lead terminal connections
1. Switch off the ignition of both vehicles ⇒ .2. Connect one end of the
red jump lead to the positive terminal
⇒ fig. 205 or ⇒fig. 206 of the vehicle with the flat
battery .
3. Connect the other end of the red jump lead to the positive
terminal in the vehicle providing assistance .
4. On vehicles with no Start-Stop system, connect one end of the
black jump lead to the negative terminal in the vehicle
providing assistance ⇒fig. 205 .
5. On vehicles with the Start-Stop system , connect one end of the
black jump lead to a suitable ground terminal, to a solid metal
part bolted to the engine block or to the engine block itself
⇒ fig. 206 .
6. Connect the other end of the black jump lead to a solid metal
component bolted to the engine block or to the engine block
itself of the vehicle with the flat battery. Do not connect it to a
point near the battery .
7. Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact with any moving parts in the engine compartment.
Starting
8. Start the engine of the vehicle with the boosting battery and let it run at idling speed.
9. Start the engine of the vehicle with the flat battery and wait one or two minutes until the engine is running.
Removing the jump leads
10. Before you remove the jump leads, switch off the headlights (if they are switched on).
Fig. 205 Diagram for
connecting jump leads if
the vehicle providing
assistance the current is
not fitted with the Start-
Stop system: flat battery and battery providing
current .AA
AB
Fig. 206 Diagram for
connecting jump leads if
the vehicle providing
assistance is fitted with
the Start-Stop system:
flat battery and
battery providing current .
AA
AB
A+
A+
AAA+
AB
A-
AB
AX
AX
AA
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Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Towing and tow-startingTo w - s t a r t i n g
The use of jump leads is pr eferable to tow-starting.We recommend that you do not tow-start your vehicle. Jump-starting
is preferable ⇒page 282.
However, if your vehicle has to be tow-started:
– Engage the 2nd or the 3rd gear.
– Keep the clutch pressed down.
– Switch the ignition on.
– Once both vehicles are moving, release the clutch.
– As soon as the engine starts, press the clutch and move the gear lever into neutral. This helps to prevent driving into the towing
vehicle.
WARNING
The risk of accidents is high when tow-starting. The vehicle being towed
can easily collide with the towing vehicle.
Caution
When tow-starting, fuel could enter the catalytic converter and damage it.
General notesPlease observe the following po ints if you use a tow-rope:
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
– Drive slowly at first until the tow-rope is taut. Then accelerate gradually.
– Begin and change gears cautiously. If you are driving an auto- matic vehicle, accelerate gently.
– Remember that the brake servo and power steering are not working in the vehicle you are towing. Brake sooner than normal
and pressing the pedal gently.
Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle
– Ensure that the tow-rope remains taut at all times when towing.Tow-rope or tow-bar
It is easier and safer to tow a vehicle with a tow-bar. You should only use a
tow-rope if you do not have a tow-bar.
A tow-rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the loading on both vehicles.
It is advisable to use a tow-rope made of synthetic fibre or similarly elastic
material.
Attach the tow-rope or the tow-bar only to the towing eyes provided or a
towing bracket.
Driving style
Towing requires some experience, especially when using a tow-rope. Both
drivers should be familiar with the technique required for towing. Inexperi-
enced drivers should not attempt to tow.
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286Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle and take care to avoid jerking the
tow-rope. When towing on an unpaved road, there is always a risk of over-
loading and damaging the anchorage points.
The ignition of the vehicle being towed must be switched on to prevent the
steering wheel from locking and also to allow the use of the turn signals,
horn, windscreen wipers and washers.
As the brake servo does not work if the engine is not running, you must apply
considerably more pressure to the brake pedal than you normally would.
As the power assisted steering does not work if the engine is not running, you
will need more strength to steer than you normally would.•The vehicle must not be towed faster than 50 km/h.•The vehicle must not be towed faster than 50 km/h.
Towing vehicles with an automatic gearbox•Put the selector lever into position “N”.•Do not drive faster than 50 km/h.•Do not tow further than 50 km.•If a breakdown vehicle is used, the vehicle must be towed with the front
wheels raised.Note
•Observe legal requirements when towing or tow-starting.•Switch on the hazard warning lights of both vehicles. However, observe
any regulations to the contrary.•For technical reasons, vehicles with an automatic gearbox must not be
tow-started.•If damage to your vehicle means that there is no lubricant in the gearbox,
you must raise the drive wheels while the vehicle is being towed.
•If the vehicle has to be towed more than 50 km, the front wheels should
be raised during towing, and towing should be carried out by a qualified
person.•The steering wheel is locked when the vehicle has no electrical power. The
vehicle must then be towed with the front wheels raised. Towing should be
carried out by a qualified person.•The towing eye should always be kept in the vehicle.
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Index311
HBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Head restraints
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138, 139
Adjustment of the head restraint angle . . . 139
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Headlight flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Headlights Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Headlight washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Heated front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Heated rear window 2C-Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Heating element wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
High pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Hill-start aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
How to jump start description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Hydraulic Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197IIdentification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Identification plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Ignition key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Information in the multifunction display Memory displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Information messages in the display . . . . . . . . . 66 Instrument and switch lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Instrument lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Instrument panel menus
Configuration menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Example of menu use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Lights and visibility menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Vehicle status menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
JJack position points Sill panel trim with cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Jump leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282KKeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105LLeather cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Load compartment in the luggage compartment See Loading the luggage compartment . . . . 17
Loading the luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . 17 Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
LPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 178, 228
LPG system
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Filler neck adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Level indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 See also Loading the luggage compartment 17
Luggage compartment net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
MMain beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118, 125
Main beam headlights Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Main headlight bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Maintenance Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Maintenance and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Manual mode 2C-Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
MEDIA-IN connector* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
MFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Mirrors Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Mobile phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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