light Seat Exeo 2008 Repair Manual

Lights and visibility123
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VisibilityHeated rear window
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The rear window heating clears the rear window of condensa-
tion.– Press button to switch the rear window heating on or off
⇒fig. 96 .The rear window heating only works when the ignition is switched on. An indi-
cator lamp in the button lights up when the rear window heater is switched
on.
The heated rear window switches off automatically after about 10 minutes if
the outside temperature is above 0°C.
Depending on the outside temperature, the exterior mirrors are heated while
the heated rear window is switched on.
For the sake of the environment
Switch of the heated rear window as soon as the rear window has demisted.
By saving electrical power you can also save fuel.Sun visors
The sun visors can improve visibility and contribute to safety.The sun visors for the driver and the front passenger can be pulled out of
their mountings in the centre of th e vehicle and turned towards the doors
⇒ fig. 97 .
The make-up mirrors in the sun visors have covers. On opening the cover ,
the mirror light* located in the headli ner is automatically switched on. The
light switches itself off when the cover is closed and when the sun visor is
pushed back up.
Fig. 96 Switch for heated
rear window
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Fig. 97 Sun visor
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Lights and visibility
124Sun blind*
Sun blinds are provided for the rear window and the rear side
windows.
Sun blinds (rear side windows)
– Pull out the blind and hook it into the hooks at the top of the door
frame ⇒fig. 98 .
Sun blind (rear window)
– Press the switch to extend or retract the electric sun blind for the rear window ⇒ fig. 99.The sun blind for the rear window switches off automatically when it reaches
the end position. It can be made to mo ve in the other direction before it
reaches its end position by briefly pressing the switch a second time. If the
ignition is turned off while the blind is still moving, it continues until it
reaches the end position before switching off.
Note
•
An overload cut-out may be triggered if the sun blind for the rear window
is operated repeatedly. There will then be a short delay before the blind can
be operated again.
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As the material of the sun blind is less flexible at low temperatures, the
electric actuator is switch ed off when the temperature in the car is below -5°C.
The sun blind can only be operated when the temperature inside the car rises
above this level.
Fig. 98 Sun blind
extended to cover rear
side windowFig. 99 Switch for electric
sun blind on rear window
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Lights and visibility125
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Windscreen wipersWindscreen wipers
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The windscreen wiper lever controls the windscreen wipers
and the automatic wash and wipe.The windscreen wiper lever ⇒fig. 100 has the following settings:
Brief wipe
– Move the lever down to position to give the windscreen a brief
wipe.
Intermittent wipe

/ Rain sensor* (enabling)
– Move the lever up to position .
– Move the switch up or down to set the wiper intervals. – On vehicles equipped with a rain sensor*, you can move the
switch up and down to set the sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Slow wipe
– Move the lever up to position .
Continuous wipe
– Move the lever up to position .
Automatic wash and wipe
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel, , so that the wind- screen washer is activated.
– Release the lever. The washer will stop and the wipers will keep running for approximately 4 seconds.
Disabling the windscreen wiper
– Pull the lever to basic position .
General notes
The washers and wipers will work only when the ignition is switched on.
If you stop briefly, e.g. at traffic lights , the wiper speed will automatically be
reduced. The rain sensor* will automatically be set to the intermittent wipe
function.
The windscreen washer jets are heated when the ignition is switched on.
The wiper intervals in the intermittent wipe setting are also varied automati-
cally according to the road speed (in addition to the manual delay setting).
When the lights are switched on you should only pull the lever briefly to wash
the windscreen, otherwise the headlight washers* will also be enabled. This
will use an unnecessary amount of fluid from the reservoir.
Fig. 100 Windscreen
wiper lever
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Lights and visibility
126Rain sensor
The rain sensor* will only function in the intermittent wipe position. The inter-
mittent wipe function is enabled automatically when it starts to rain.
Before you reach a road speed of 6 km/h ,you will have to enable the rain
sensor manually by switching it off and back on again.
Use control to set the sensitivity of the rain sensor*.
If you have selected a high sensitivity level for the rain sensor the windscreen
wipers will react sooner to any moisture on the windscreen.
The wiper intervals in the intermittent wipe setting are also varied automati-
cally according to the road speed (in addition to the sensitivity setting).
WARNING
•
For correct visibility and safe driving, the wiper must be in perfect
condition ⇒page 201. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
•
The rain sensor* is only intended to a ssist the driver. The driver is still
obliged to manually operate the windscreen wipers as required depending
on visibility.
•
Do not use water-repellent coatings on the windscreen. In bad visibility
conditions such as light rain, low sun or when driving at night, these coat-
ings can cause increased dazzle, whic h is a serious safety hazard. Such
coatings can also cause the wiper blades to judder.Caution
•
In the event of frost, check that the wiper blade has not frozen before
enabling the windscreen wipers. Should the windscreen wiper system be
enabled when the blade is frozen, this could damage it or even the wind-
screen wiper system motor.
•
Make sure you switch off the windscreen wiper system (lever in position
0) before you use an automatic car wash. This will avoid inadvertent trig-
gering of the wipers and possible damage to the wiper system.
Note
•
Check that the washer fluid reservoir is full before starting a long journey.
Fill the reservoir ⇒page 220.
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Worn or dirty wiper blades can cause smearing on the glass which can
also impair the effectiveness of the ra in sensor*. Check the condition of wind-
screen wiper blades at regular intervals.
Headlight washer systemWith the lights switched on, operate the automatic wash and wipe
⇒ page 125, fig. 100 , and keep the lever pulled towards you for
at least 1 second.The headlight washer jets come out of the bumper automatically (under water
pressure) ⇒fig. 101 .
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Fig. 101 Headlight with
extended washer jet
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Lights and visibility127
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Clean off stubborn dirt (insects, etc.) from the lenses at regular intervals, for
instance when filling the tank.
To ensure that the system works properly in winter, keep the nozzle holders
free of snow and remove any ice with a de-icer spray.
Rear-view mirrorsInterior rear view mirror with manual anti-dazzle settingNormal setting
– Point the lever at the bottom of the mirror forwards.
Anti-dazzle setting for the rear view mirror
– Point the lever at the bottom of the mirror to the rear.
Anti-dazzle interior rear-view mirror with automatic adjustment*
The automatic anti-da
zzle function can be switched on and off
as desired.Switching off anti-dazzle function
– Press button ⇒ fig. 102. Warning lamp goes out:
Switching on anti-dazzle function
– Press button ⇒ fig. 102. The indicator lamp will light up.Anti-dazzle function
The anti-dazzle function is activated every time the ignition is switched on.
The green indicator lamp ligh ts up in the mirror housing.
When the anti-dazzle function is enabled, the interior rear view mirror will
darken automatically according to the amount of light it receives. The anti-
dazzle function is disabled if:
Fig. 102 Interior rear
view mirror with anti-
dazzle setting: Indicator
lamp and on/off switch
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128•
the interior lighting is switched on
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reverse gear is engaged
Sensors for automatic headlights*
When the light switch is set to the AUTO position, the dipped beam head-
lights are switched on and off automatically according to the ambient light
level with the aid of the sensors located in the interior rear view mirror
⇒ page 113.
WARNING
Electrolyte fluid can leak from a broken mirror. This fluid can cause irrita-
tion to the skin, eyes and respiratory organs. Wash thoroughly with clean
water should you come into contact with this fluid. Seek medical assist-
ance if needed!
Caution
Electrolyte fluid leaking from a broken mirror can cause damage to plastic
surfaces. Use a sponge or similar to remove the fluid as soon as possible.
Note
•
The rear-view mirrors automatic anti-dazzle function* will only work prop-
erly if the sun blind* for the rear window is rolled down and if there are no
other objects preventing light fr om reaching the interior mirror.
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If you have to stick any type of sticker on the windscreen, do not do so in
front of the sensors. Doing so could pr event the automatic headlight or anti-
dazzle function from working correctly or even from working at all.
Exterior mirrors
The exterior mirrors are adjusted electrically.Adjusting the exterior mirrors
– Turn the adjuster knob to position ⇒fig. 103 (left exterior
mirror) or position (right exterior mirror).
– Move the knob as required to adjust the exterior mirror for a good view behind you.
Retracting both exterior mirrors
– Turn the knob to position .It is advisable to fold the exterior mirrors, for example when parking or when
driving along narrow spaces.
Fig. 103 Detailed view of
the armrest: Adjuster
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Lights and visibility129
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Heated mirrors
The mirrors are heated (depending on th
e outside temperature) when the rear
window heater ⇒page 123 is switched on.
Memory for exterior mirrors*
On vehicles with memory function for the driver's seat, the setting of the exte-
rior mirrors is automatically stored together with the seat position
⇒ page 134.
Tilting function for exterior mirror on the passenger's side* (only if equipped
with memory for exterior mirrors)
When reverse gear is engaged, the mirror surface tilts slightly downwards,
provided the mirror control is switch ed to the exterior mirror on the
passenger's side (knob in position ⇒page 128, fig. 103 ). This provides a
better view of the kerb when parking.
The mirror returns to its original position as soon as reverse gear is disen-
gaged and the vehicle is driven forwards at a speed above 15 km/h, or when
the mirror control is turned to position or to the neutral position .
Caution
•
Rear view convex or aspheric* mirrors increase the field of vision,
although objects appear smaller and furt her away in the mirrors. Therefore,
you should not rely on these mirrors for judging the distance of vehicles
behind.
•
If one of the mirror housings is knocked out of position (e.g. when
parking), the mirrors must first be fully retracted with the electric control. Do
not readjust the mirror housing by hand, as this will interfere with the mirror
adjuster function.Note
If the electrical adjustment ever fails to operate, the mirrors can be adjusted
by hand by lightly pressing the edge of the mirror glass.
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Seats and stowage
134
Adjusting the contour of lumbar support
– Press the front part of the adjuster switch ⇒page 133, fig. 108
to increase the contour of the lumbar support.
– Press the rear part of the adjuster switch to decrease the contour of the lumbar support.
Adjusting the height of lumbar support
– Press the top part of the adjuster switch to move the lumbar support upwards.
– Press the bottom part of the adjuster switch to move the lumbar support down.The lumbar support provides effective su pport for the natural curvature of the
spine to give a more relaxed seating position, especially on long journeys.
Memory for driver’s seat*Description
The recall buttons in the driver's door can be used to store
and recall up to four different positions for the driver's seat
and exterior mirrors.Memory buttons
Using the recall buttons 1, 2, 3 and 4 ⇒fig. 109 , you can store and recall the
seat and exterior mirror positions for up to four different drivers.
button
The seat memory will be disabled if the button is in the up position
(press and release). The word
 will light up next to the button (only
visible when the lights are switched on).
The stored settings will all remain in the memory. However, the seat and the
exterior mirrors can now only be adjust ed using the conventional electrical
Fig. 109 Driver's door:
Memory system
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Seats and stowage
140Fastening rings
There are four fastening rings in the luggage compartment,
which can be used to secure loads.– Use the fastening rings to secure the load ⇒fig. 115 -arrows- .
– Please refer to the safety notes ⇒page 139.
Stretch/retaining net*
The stretch/retaining net can be used to secure and retain
light objects in the luggage compartment.
Fig. 115 Location of
fastening rings in luggage
compartment
Fig. 116 Stretch net laid
outFig. 117 Stretch net
attached in position as
retaining net
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Stretch net
– Secure the stretch net in the four fastening rings ⇒page 140,
fig. 116.
Retaining net
– Secure the hooks of the retaining net to the fastening rings at the bottom of the luggage compartment panel ⇒page 140,
fig. 117.
– Take hold of the handles and pull down the retaining hooks ⇒page 140, fig. 117 at the top of the luggage compartment.
Pull up the net and attach the loops onto the retaining hooks.You can also use the hooks to secure light items of luggage, such as shop-
ping bags and handbags, etc.
The hooks will fold up again by themselves when not in use.
WARNING
The retaining net should only be used to hold objects weighing up to 5 kg.
Heavier objects cannot be safely secured (injury risk).
Extending the luggage compartment
The two sections of the backrest can be folded forwards either
together or separately to increase the capacity of the luggage
compartment.
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Fig. 118 Backrest release
leverFig. 119 Locking the
backrest
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