air conditioning Seat Cordoba 2007 Owner's Manual

Contents3
ContentsThe structure of this manual
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Content
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Safety First
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Safe driving
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Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proper sitting position for occupants . . . . . . . . .
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowing luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Belt tension devices* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag system
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Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety
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Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating instructions
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Cockpit
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital display in the instrument panel . . . . . . .
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel controls*
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Audio control from controls on the steering
wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking and locking
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Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio frequency remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sliding/tilting roof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and visibility
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Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and stowage
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The importance of correct seat adjustment . . . .
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtrays, cigarette lighter and electrical sockets First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire extinguisher*
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning
. .
Heating and ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air conditioning* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic gearbox* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips and Maintenance
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Intelligent technology
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Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-lock brake system and traction control ABS
Electronic stabilisation programme (ESP)* . . . .
Driving and the environment
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Running-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gases purification system . . . . . . . . . .
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving economically and with respect for the
environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Content
6ContentThis manual is structured to give you the information you need as quickly and
clearly as possible. The contents of t his Manual are grouped into relatively
short sections making up chapters (e.g. “Air conditioning”). The entire
manual is divided into five large chapters:1. Safety FirstInformation on the vehicle equipment relating to passive safety such as seat
belts, airbags, seats, etc.2. Controls and equipmentInformation about the distribution of co ntrols in the driver position of the
vehicle, about the seat adjustment possibilities, how to create a suitable
climate in the passenger compartment, etc.3. Tips and MaintenanceAdvice relating to driving, care and ma intenance of your vehicle and certain
problems which you may solve yourself.4. Technical DataFigures, data, dimensions and measurements (for example fuel consump-
tion) of your vehicle.5. Alphabetic indexAt the end of this manual there is a detailed alphabetical index, this will help
you to rapidly find the information you require.
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Cockpit49
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Operating instructionsCockpitOverviewOverview of the instrument panel
This overview will help you to familiarise yourself with the
controls and displays.
Door release lever
Air vent
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light dimmer for instrument panel ligh ting* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight range control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn signal and dipped beam lever and cruise control system*
Instrument panel an d warning lights:
− Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Indication lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horn (works only when the igni tion is on)/ and driver front
airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering and starter lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen wiper and windscreen wash lever and operation of
the multi-function display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for heated rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag disconnected warning light* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holder* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radio casing*/Radio navigation system*
Passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove box/Stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switches for:
−
Heating and ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Air conditioning* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray/ cigarette lighter/socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic / manual gearbox lever * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls on the steering wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column control lever* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control for adjusting electric wing mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking button* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric window controls* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note
Some of the items of equipment listed here are fitted only on certain
models/model years or are optional extras.
A1A2A3
87
A4
88
A5
88
A6
90, 137
A7
50
58
A8
26
A9
127
A10
94, 53
A11
89
A12
88
A13
27
A14
108
A15A16
29
A17
106
A18
114
117
120
A19
109
A20
136
A21
132,131
A22
14
A23
66
A24
125
A25
106
A26
174
A27
98
A28
71
A29
82
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Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning
114Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioningHeating and ventilationControls– Using the controls ⇒fig. 86 and and with the switch
you can set the temperature, air distribution and the blower
speed.
– Press the button to switch air recirculation mode on or off. A button is illuminated by a yellow lamp for as long as the function
is switched on.Temperature
Switch sets the temperature. The required temperature inside the vehicle
cannot be lower than the ambient temp erature. Maximum heat output, which is needed to defrost the windows quickly, is only available when the engine
has reached its operating temperature.
Blower
The airflow can be set at four speeds with switch . The blower should
always be set at the lowest speed when driving slowly.
Air distribution
Control for setting the flow of
air in the required direction.
 – Air distribution towards the windsc reen. Air recirculation is, for safety
reasons, not possible in this position. – Air distribution to the upper body. – Air distribution to foot well. – Air distribution to the windscreen and the foot well.
Air recirculation mode

Air recirculation on (button symbol lights up) prevents strong odours
in the outside air from entering the vehicle interior, for example when driving
through a tunnel or queuing in traffic ⇒.
When the outside temperature is low, us ing air recirculation mode provides
more effective heating by heating air from the vehicle interior instead of cold
air from outside.
WARNING
•
For your safety, the windows should never be fogged up or covered with
snow or ice. This is essential to ensure good visibility. Please familiarise
yourself with the correct operation of the heating and ventilation system,
including the demist/defrost functions for the windows.
Fig. 86 On the dash
panel: Heater controls
AA
AC
AB
AD
AA
AB
AC
AD

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Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning 115
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
•
In air recirculation mode, no ambient air enters the vehicle interior. The
windows can quickly fog over if the heating is switched off. Therefore, you
should never leave the air recirculat ion mode switched on for longer
periods, as this increases the risk of an accident.Note
•
Please observe the general notes ⇒page 123.
Vehicle ventilation or heatingVentilating the passenger compartment
– Turn the temperature selector ⇒ fig. 87 anti-clockwise.
– Turn blower switch to speed settings 1-4. – Set the airflow to the desired direction using air distribution
control .
– Open the relevant air outlets.
Heating the interior
– Turn the temperature selector ⇒ fig. 87 clockwise to select
the required temperature.
– Turn blower switch to speed settings 1-4.
– Set the airflow to the desired direction using air distribution control .
– Open the relevant air outlets.
Defrosting the windscreen
– Turn the temperature selector ⇒ fig. 87 clockwise to the
maximum temperature.
– Turn the blower switch to setting 4.
– Set air distribution to

.
–Close outlet .
– Open and turn outlet towards side windows.
Demisting the windscreen and the side windows
– Turn the temperature selector ⇒ fig. 87 to the heating zone.
– Turn blower switch to speed settings 2-3.
– Set air distribution to

.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 87 On the dash
panel: Heater controls
A1
A7
AC
AA
A7
AC
AA
AB
A3
A4
AA
A7
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– Close outlets .
– O pen

and turn outlets towards side windows.
When the windows are demisted and as a preventive measure, the switch
can be set in position
, thus obtaining greater comfort while preventing the
windows from misting again. Heating system
Maximum heat output, which is needed to defrost the windows quickly, is
only available when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
Note
Remember that the temperature of the engine coolant should be optimum to
ensure that the heating system functions correctly (except in vehicles fitted
with additional heating*).
Air outlets
A3
A4
AC
Fig. 88 Air vent
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Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Air distribution
The outlets and can be closed or
opened separately and the airflow
directed according to need.
Outlet closed: operating lever in vertical position.
Outlet open: operating lever in horizontal position.
Swivelling the outlet with the operating lever, it is possible to direct the air
output as desired.
Air conditioning* ControlsThe air conditioning system only works when the engine is running
and the fan is switched on.
– Using the controls ⇒fig. 89 and and with the switch
you can set the temperature, air distribution and the blower
speed.
– To switch a function on or off, press the appropriate button or . When the function is activated, a warning light on the button
comes on.
– To demist the wind screens:
– Set air distribution to

.
Switch on symbol
Main air output through outlets:

1,2

5

1, 2, 5

3, 4
AC
A3
A4
Fig. 89 On the instru-
ment panel: air condi-
tioner controls
AA
AC
AB
AD
AE
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118
– Turn the fan control to one of the two levels depending on the
speed required.
– Rotate the temperature control to the desired level.
– Close outlets .
– O pen

and turn outlets towards side windows.Temperature selector ⇒page 118
Blower control. There are four speed settings for the blower. The blower
should always be set at the lowest speed when driving slowly.
Air distribution control ⇒page 118
Air recirculation button ⇒page 119
Button – Coolant on button ⇒page 118WARNING
For your safety, the windows should never be fogged up or covered with
snow or ice. This is essential to ensure good visibility. Please familiarise
yourself with the correct operation of the heating and ventilation system,
including the demist/defrost functions for the windows.
Note
Please observe the general notes.
Vehicle interior heating or cooling system Heating of the vehicle interior
– Disconnect the cooling system using button ⇒fig. 90 (the
button light goes off).
– Turn the temperature selector to set the desired temperature.
– Turn the blower switch to one of the settings 1-4.
– Use the air distribution control to guide the flow of air in the required direction: (to the windscreen), (to the upper
body), (to the foot well) and (to the windscreen and to the
foot well).
Cooling the passenger compartment
– Connect the cooling system with button (the button light
should light up).
A3
A4
AAABACAD

AE
AC
Fig. 90 On the instru-
ment panel: air condi-
tioner controls
AC
AAAC




AC
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Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning 119
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
– Turn the temperature control switch until the desired interior
temperature is obtained.
– Turn the blower switch to one of the settings 1-4.
– Use the air distribution control to guide the flow of air in the required direction: (to the windscreen), (to the upper
body), (to the foot well) and (to the windscreen and to the
foot well).Heating system
Maximum heat output, which is needed to defrost the windows quickly, is
only available when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
Cooling system
When the cooling system is switched on , not only the temperature, but also
the air humidity in the vehicle interior is reduced. This improves comfort for
the vehicle occupants and prevents misting of the windows when the outside
air humidity is high.
If the cooling system cannot be switched on this may be due to the following
reasons:•
the engine is not running.
•
The blower is switched off.
•
The outside temperature is lower than +5°C.
•
the cooling system compressor has been temporarily switched off
because the engine coolant temperature is too high.
•
The air conditioner fuse is faulty.
•
Another fault in the vehicle. Have th e air conditioner checked by a quali-
fied workshop.
Air recirculation
Air recirculation mode prevents fumes or unpleasant smells
from entering the vehicle.When air recirculation mode is switched on (button ⇒page 118, fig. 90
with warning lamp) strong odours in th e outside air do not enter the vehicle
interior, for example when passing th rough a tunnel or in queuing traffic.
When the outside temperature is low, using air recirculation mode provides
more effective heating by heating air from the vehicle interior instead of cold
air from outside.
When the outside temperature is high, using air recirculation mode provides
more effective cooling by cooling air from the vehicle interior instead of warm
air from outside.
For safety reasons, air recirculation is not possible when the control for air
distribution is set to the windscreen setting
.
WARNING
In air recirculation mode, no ambient air enters the vehicle interior. If the
air conditioning system is switched off, the windows can quickly mist over.
Therefore, you should never leave the air recirculation mode switched on
for longer periods, as this increases the risk of an accident.
Note
•
When reverse gear is engaged the air recirculation connects automatically
to prevent the entrance of exhaust fumes in the vehicle on travelling back-
wards. The control light on the button does not light up.
•
If the temperature control is turned to the coldest setting (blue point) and
the switch is activated, the “Air recirculation” function is automatically
activated in order to cool the passenger compartment rapidly using a
minimum of energy and the fu nction indicator will light.







AC
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120•
If the function is not deactivated by pressing the button, this will be deac-
tivated after about 20 mins.
Economic use of the air conditioningWhen the air conditioning is switched on, the compressor consumes engine
power and has an effect on fuel co nsumption. Observe the following points
in order to have the equipment operating for a short a time as possible.
•
If the vehicle interior has overheated due to excessive solar radiation, it is
best to open the windows or doors to allow the hot air to escape.
• When travelling, the air conditioning should not be switched on if t he
w
indows or sun roof are open.*
ClimatronicControl switchesThe air conditioning system only works when the engine is running
and the blower is switched on.
Fig. 91 On the instrument panel: Climatronic controls
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