service indicator Seat Exeo 2008 Owner's manual

Airbag system
30Monitoring of airbag and belt tension device system
Both the airbag and belt tension device systems operation is constantly
monitored electronically. Each time th e ignition is switched on, the warning
lamp
 lights for several seconds and the display in the instrument panel*
shows AIRBAG / TENSIONER .
The system must be checked when the warning lamp
 :
•
does not light up when the ignition is switched on,
•
after the ignition is switched on, it turns off after 4 seconds,
•
it turns off and then lights up again after the ignition is switched on,
•
lights up or flashes while the car is moving.
In the event of a malfunction, the warning lamp remains on continuously. In
addition, depending on the malfunctio n, a fault message appears in the
display of the combi-instrument for approx. 10 seconds and a short acoustic
signal is given. In this event, you should have a qualified workshop check the
system immediately.
If any of the airbags are de-activated by the Authorised Service Centre, the
indicator lights for several seconds more after the veri fication and will turn off
if there is no fault.
WARNING
•
If there is a malfunction, the air bag and belt tension device system
cannot properly perform its protective function.
•
If a malfunction occured, have the system checked immediately by a
qualified workshop. Otherwise, in the event of an accident, the airbag
system and belt tension devices may no t be triggered, or may not be trig-
gered correctly.
Repairs, maintenance and disposal of the airbagsThe parts of the airbag system are installed in various places in your vehicle.
If you work on the airbag system or remove and fit parts of the system when
performing other repair work, parts of the airbag system may be damaged.
The consequence may be that, in the event of an accident, the airbag inflates
incorrectly or does not inflate at all.
The relevant safety requirements must be observed when the vehicle or
components of the airbag are scrapped . The specialist workshops and the
Vehicle disposal centres are familiar with these requirements.
WARNING
•
If repairs are not carried out by a professional, or if the airbags are used
incorrectly, the risk of severe or fatal injuries is increased. The airbags may
fail to inflate, or could inflate in the wrong circumstances.
•
Do not cover or stick anything on the steering wheel hub or the soft
plastic surface of the airbag unit on the passenger side of the dashboard,
and do not obstruct or modify them in any way.
•
It is important not to attach any objects such as cup holders or tele-
phone mountings to the surfaces covering the airbag units.
•
To clean the steering wheel or dash panel, you may use only a dry or a
water-moistened cloth. Never clean the dash panel and the airbag module
surface with cleansers containing solvents. Solvents cause the surface to
become porous. If the airbag trigger ed, disintegrating plastic parts could
cause substantial injuries.
•
Never attempt to repair, adjust, remove or install parts of the airbag
system.
•
Any work on the airbag system or re moval and installation of the airbag
components for other repairs (such as repairs to the steering wheel) should
be performed only by a qualified workshop. Qualified workshops have the
necessary tools, repair information and qualified personnel.
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InstrumentsInstrument panel overview
The instrument panel is the driver's information centre.Fig. 37 Overview of instrument panel
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rev counter incorporating digital clock and date . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning and indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer (incorporating mileage recorder display) . . . . . .
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjuster buttons for
−
Digital clock and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Instrument lighti ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital display with
− Service indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A1
60
A2
61, 61
A3
65
A4
63
A5
63
A6
61
62
A7
74
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60
− Driver information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECK button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Call-up button for service indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reset button for trip recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant temperature gaugeThe coolant temperature gauge ⇒fig. 38 only works when the ignition is
switched on. In order to avoid engine damage, please read the following
notes for the different temperature ranges.
Cold temperature
If the needle is still on the left of the dial, this indicates that the engine has
not yet reached operating temperature. Avoid high revs and heavy accelera-
tion and do not make the engine work hard. Normal temperature
In normal operations, the needle will settle somewhere in the centre of the
dial once the engine has reached running temperature. The temperature may
also rise when the engine is working hard, especially at high outside temper-
atures. This is no cause for conc
ern, provided the warning lamp
 does not
light up in the instrument panel.
Warning temperature
If the symbol
 flashes in the display, this means that either the coolant
temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low ⇒page 77.
WARNING
•
Before opening the bonnet and checking the coolant level, observe the
warning information ⇒ page 213.
•
Never open the bonnet when steam or coolant is being released from it.
This could lead to burns. Wait until you can no longer see or hear escaping
steam or coolant.Caution
Accessories in front of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect of the coolant. At
high outside temperatures and high engine loads, there is a risk of the
engine overheating.
71
A8
64
A9
74
A10
63
Fig. 38 Engine coolant
temperature gauge
AA
ABAC
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It will start flashing to indicate that ESP is counteracting an unstable
driving condition.
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It lights up when the ignition is switched on for approx. 2 seconds while
the function is checked.
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The warning lamp will light up if there is a malfunction in the ESP.
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It will light up after the battery has been disconnected.
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The warning lamp will light up if the ESP is switched off.
•
It will also come on if a fault should occur in the ABS because the ESP
operates in conjunction with the ABS.
If the ESP warning lamp lights up and stays on after the engine is started, this
may mean that the control system has temporarily switched off the ESP. In this
case the ESP can be reactivated by switching the ignition off and then on
again. After this the warning lamp should go out to show that the system is
fully functional.
The warning lamp will light up when the ignition is switched on if the battery
has been disconnected and then reconnected. It should go out again after
driving a short distance if the steering wheel is turned slightly.
For further information on the ESP, see ⇒ page 177.
Alternator

The warning lamp signals a fault in the alternator or in the
vehicle's electrical system.The warning lamp
 lights up when the ignition is switched on. It should
switch off after the engine has started.
If the warning lamp  lights up when you are driving, you can normally
continue as far as the nearest specialist garage. However, given that the
battery will be running down, any electr ical consumption not absolutely vital
should be switched off.
Caution
If the coolant warning lamp
 in the instrument panel lig h t s u p a s w e l l a s t h e
alternator waning lamp while driving ⇒page 77, stop the vehicle immedi-
ately and switch off the engine. In this case the coolant pump is no longer
being driven, and there is a risk of engine damage.
Main beam headlights

The indicator lamp
 lights up when the main beams are on or when the
headlight flasher is operated.
For further information on the main beam headlights, see ⇒page 119.
Engine management

This warning lamp monitors the engine management system
for petrol engines.The warning lamp
 (Electronic Power Control) li ghts up while the function
is being checked.
Note
If the warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is moving, this indicates a fault
in the engine management system. The vehicle must be taken immediately to
a specialist garage to have the engine serviced.
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70Glow plug system

The indicator lamp lights up while the glow plugs are
preheating.The indicator lamp
 lights up while the glow plugs are preheating. When
the indicator lamp goes out the engine should be started straight away. When
the engine is warm, or at outside temperatures above +8°C, the indicator
lamp will only light up very briefly.
Note
•
If the glow plug indicator lamp should start flashing while the vehicle is
moving, this indicates a fault in the engine management system. The engine
should be serviced without delay.
•
If the indicator lamp fails to light up when the ignition is switched on, this
can mean that the glow plug system is defective. The engine should be
serviced.
Brake system

The warning lamp flashes when the handbrake is applied, or
if the brake fluid level is too low or if there is a fault in the ABS
system.If the warning lamp
 flashes (and the handbrake is not applied), stop the
vehicle and check the brake fluid level ⇒ ⇒ page 222.
If a failure should occur in the ABS, the ABS warning lamp
 will light up
together with the brake warning lamp
 ⇒ . Handbrake applied
The warning lamp
 also lights up when the handbrake is applied. In addi-
tion to this, the handbrake warning ⇒page 76 switches on after driving for 3
seconds at a speed above 5 km/h.
WARNING
•
Before opening the bonnet and checking the brake fluid level, observe
the warning information in ⇒ page 213, “Work in the engine compart-
ment”.
•
If the brake warning lamp does not go out, or if it lights up when
driving, the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low and this may cause
an increased accident risk. Stop the vehicle and do not drive on. Obtain
technical assistance.
•
If the brake warning lamp lights up together with the ABS warning
lamp, this can mean that the control funct ion of the ABS is out of action. As
a result, the rear wheels can lock relatively easily when braking. Under
certain circumstances, the rear of the vehicle could suddenly sway from
side to side, with the subsequent danger of skidding. Drive carefully to the
nearest specialist garage and have the fault rectified.
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Cockpit
74Service indicator
This display reminds the driver when the next routine service
is due.Displaying distance to next service
When you press the service button briefly with the ignition switched on,
the display will show how far the vehicle can be driven before the next service
is due. The query can be made with the engine switched off or in gear up to
speeds of 5 km/h. Every time the igni tion is switched on, the remaining
distance is updated. However, the first time this will be after 500 km.
In new vehicles or following a service, the following display is given for the
first 500 km when the remaining distance until the next service is consulted:
Service reminder
The instrument pane l controls the distance trav elled every day. Calculate the
average of these distances travelled and enable the service reminder suffi-
ciently in advance. The display reverts back to the standard display after about 5 seconds. The
remaining distance to the next service is updated every time the ignition is
switched on, until the service becomes due.
Service due
When a service is due,
SERVICE! will appear in the display immediately after
you switch on the ignition. The display reverts back to the standard display
after about 5 seconds.
Resetting the display
The display is reset by the garage after the service has been carried out. If the
service indicator has not been reset by the specialist garage, please perform
the following steps:
•
Switch the ignition off.
•
Press the service button ⇒fig. 51 and hold while switching on the
ignition. The display will show one of these messages: Service in ----- km or
Service!
•
Now press and hold the reset button until the display shows Service
in ----- km --- days or Service!
The display switches out of the reset mode if you do not press the reset button
within 5 seconds.Note
•
Do not reset the service indicator between services, otherwise the display
will be incorrect.
•
The information in the service indicator remains intact if the battery is
disconnected.
•
The distance to the next service cannot be called up if the system has
detected a Priority 1 fault (red symbol).
Fig. 51 Detailed view of
the instrument panel:
Service indicator
A1
A1A2
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Unlocking and locking
94Plastic key tab
Spare keys cannot be issued without the key number on the plastic key tab.
Therefore:•
Always keep the key tab in a safe place.
•
Never leave the key tab in the vehicle.
•
If you sell the vehicle, please give the plastic key tab to the new owner.
Replacing a key
If you lose a key, please contact the Technical Service. Have the remote
control coding for that key disabled. You should therefore bring the plastic
key tab and all available keys with you. It is also important to notify your
insurance company if a key or the plastic key tab has been lost.
WARNING
•
Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you only
intend to be gone for a short time. This is particularly important if there are
children in the car, as they might otherwise be able to start the engine or
use power-operated equipment (e.g. the electric windows), which could
lead to injuries.
•
Wait for the vehicle to come to a standstill before removing the ignition
key from the lock! Otherwise, the steering lock could engage suddenly,
causing an accident.
Indicator light on the remote control key
The condition of the battery in the remote control key is moni-
tored by the indicator light.Condition of the key battery
The indicator light ⇒fig. 67 (arrow) flashes when one of the buttons is
pressed. If the indicator light does not light up or flash, this means that the
battery is exhausted and must be replaced.
Replacing the batteries ⇒ page 95.
Fig. 67 LED on the remote
control key
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Wheels and tyres
230TMPS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring Syst em). Please contact the nearest
specialist garage as soon as possible.
The tyre pressure warning lamp
 lights up if the tyre pressure on one or
more wheels is significantly lower than the tyre pressure setting which was
confirmed by the driver ⇒.
WARNING
•
If the tyre pressure warning lamp lights up
 you must slow down
immediately and avoid any severe braking or steering manoeuvres. Stop
the vehicle as soon as possible and check the tyres and their pressure.
•
The driver is responsible for maintaining correct tyre pressures. There-
fore, the tyre pressure must be regularly checked.
•
Under certain conditions (e.g. drivin g at high speeds, on ice and snow
or on poor road surfaces) the tyre pressure warning lamp
 may not light
up immediately or not at all.
•
Please ask your Dealer or specialist garage whether run-flat tyres can
be used on your vehicle. Fitting this type of tyre in an undue manner could
lead to your driving licence being taken away from you. Furthermore, it may
led to damage to the vehicle or, un der certain circumstances, may cause
accidents.
•
If you change normal tyres for run-flat tyres or vice versa, the control
unit must be reprogrammed by the Dealer or a specialist garage.Note
If you did not press the button for the tyre pressure monitoring system to
confirm a new tyre pressure setting after making changes to the tyre pres-
sures or changing one or more wheels, the warning lamp
 may light up
although the tyre pressures are correct. In this case, stop the vehicle as soon
as possible and, after examining the tyres, press the button for the tyre pres-
sure monitoring system.
Tyre service life
The service life of tyres is dependent on tyre pressure, driving
style and fitting.
Fig. 173 Tyre tread wear
indicatorsFig. 174 Diagram for
changing wheels
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Wear indicators
The original tyres on your vehicle have 1.6 mm high “tread wear indicators”
⇒
page 230, fig. 173 , running across the tread. Depending on the make,
there will be six to eight of them evenly spaced around the tyre. Markings on
the tyre sidewall (for instance the letters “TWI” or other symbols) indicate the
positions of the tread wear indicators. The minimum tread depth required by
law is 1.6 mm (measured in the tread grooves next to the tread wear indica-
tors). Worn tyres must be replaced. Different figures may apply in export
countries ⇒.
Tyre pressure
Under-inflation or over-inflation will reduce the life of the tyres considerably
and also impair the car's handling. The inflation pressures are listed on a
sticker on the inside of the fuel tank flap.
Correct inflation pressures are very important, especially at high speeds. The
pressure should therefore be checked at least once a month and before
starting any long journey.
Tyre pressure monitoring (RKA+)*
Monitoring of the tyre pressures is based on the tyre pressures you have
stored. The tyre pressure monitoring syst em cannot function as intended if
you store tyre pressure settings for a normal load, but then drive with the
vehicle fully laden. The tyre pressure must be adapted to the actual load and
stored accordingly in the tyre pressure monitoring system ⇒page 229.
Driving style
Fast cornering, heavy acceleration and hard braking all increase tyre wear.
Changing wheels around
If the front tyres are worn considerably more than the rear ones it is advisable
to change them around as shown ⇒page 230, fig. 174 . All the tyres will then
last for about the same time. Wheel balance
The wheels on new vehicles are balanced. However, various factors encoun-
tered in normal driving can cause them to become unbalanced, which results
in steering vibration.
Unbalanced wheels should be rebalanced, as they otherwise cause excessive
wear on steering, suspension and tyres. A wheel must also be rebalanced
when a new tyre is fitted.
Incorrect wheel alignment
Incorrect wheel alignment causes excessive tyre wear, impairing the safety of
the vehicle. If tyres show excessive wear, you should have the wheel align-
ment checked by an Authorised Service Centre.
WARNING
There is a serious danger of accidents if a tyre bursts during driving!•
The tyres must be replaced at the latest when the tread is worn down to
the tread wear indicators. Failure to do so could result in an accident. Worn
tyres do not grip well at high speeds on wet roads. There is also a greater
risk of “aquaplaning”
•
At continuously high speeds, a tyre with insufficient pressure flexes
more. This causes it to overheat. This can cause tread separation and tyre
blow-out. Risk of accident. Always observe the recommended tyre pres-
sures.
•
If tyres show excessive wear, you should have the running gear checked
by an Authorised Service Centre.
•
Keep chemicals such as oil, fuel and brake fluid away from tyres.
•
Damaged wheels and tyres must be replaced immediately!For the sake of the environment
Under-inflated tyres will increase fuel consumption.
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Index297
side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Seat adjustment Lumbar support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Seat belt position Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Seat belt release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Seat belt warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Incorrectly fastened . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Not worn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 68
Seat belts cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Seat belts protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Electric adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Electric backrest adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Manual adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Manual backrest angle adjustment . . . . . . 131
Moving the seat forwards and backwards . 130
Seat height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Self-directing headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 faulty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Service indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Servotronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Side lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Sitting position Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Incorrect sitting position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Sitting position, occupants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Ski bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235, 281
Solar-powered blower/solar roof . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Spare keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Spare wheel Steel rim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Speed warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80, 81
Speed warning function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Steam jets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Steering Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Manual steering wheel adjustment . . . . . . 162
Steering wheel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Sun roof
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Sun roof / deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Automatic close function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Manual operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Override function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Supplementary heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Switches in the driver's door Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Symbols Red symbols in central display . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Yellow symbols in central display . . . . . . . . 78
TTailgateCentral locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
TCS Funcionamiento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Technical modification s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
The danger of not using the seat belt . . . . . . . . 20
The environment Heated rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Roof carriers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Warming up the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Tightening torque of wheel bo lts . . . . . . . . . . . 281
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