Seat Exeo 2009 Owner's manual

Lights and visibility129
Safety First
Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
Rain 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 209. Failure to do so could result in an accident.•The rain sensor* is only intended to assist 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, which 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 228.•Worn or dirty wiper blades can cause smearing on the glass which can
also impair the effectiveness of the rain 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 128, fig. 101 , 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. 102 .
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Fig. 102 Headlight with
extended washer jet
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130Clean 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-dazzle function can be switched on and off
as desired.Switching off anti-dazzle function
–Press button ⇒ fig. 103. Warning lamp goes out:
Switching on anti-dazzle function
–Press button ⇒ fig. 103. 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 lights 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. 103 Interior rear
view mirror with anti-
dazzle setting: Indicator
lamp and on/off switch
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Safety First
Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
•the interior lighting is switched on•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 116.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 mirror's automatic anti-dazzle function* will only work prop-
erly if the sun blind* for the rear window is retracted and if there are no other
objects preventing light from reaching the interior mirror.•If you have to stick any type of sticker on the windscreen, do not do so in
front of the sensors. Doing so could prevent 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. 104 (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 through narrow spaces.
Fig. 104 Detailed view of
the armrest: Adjuster
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132Heated mirrors
The mirrors are heated (depending on the outside temperature) when the rear
window heater ⇒ page 126 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 137.
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 switched to the exterior mirror on the
passenger's side (knob in position ⇒page 131, fig. 104 ) . T his p rovi de s 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 further 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 stowage133
Safety First
Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
Seats and stowageManual adjustment of the front seatsSeat adjuster controls
There are several seat adjustment functions for your conven-
ienceS o m e o f t h e e q u i p m e n t l i s t e d i s o nl y f i t t e d o n ce r ta i n m o d e l s o r i s a n o p t i o n a l
extra.
Control switches
Moving the seat backwards or forwards
Raising/lowering the seat
Adjusting the backrest angle
Adjusting lumbar support
Moving the seats forwards and backwards– Lift the lever ⇒fig. 105 and move the seat to the desired
position.
– Then release the lever and move the seat further until the catch engages.
WARNING
The driver's seat must only be moved forwards and backwards when the
vehicle is at a standstill. Failure to do so could result in an accident.Adjusting the seat height*Raising the seat
–Pull the lever ⇒ fig. 105 up repeatedly until the seat is in the
desired position.
Lowering the seat
– Press the lever down repeatedly until the seat is in the desired position.
WARNING
•The height of the driver's seat mu st not be adjusted while driving.
Failure to do so could result in an accident.
Fig. 105 Adjuster
controls on driver's seat
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134•Be careful when adjusting the seat height. Injuries can be caused if the
height is adjusted without due care and attention.
Adjusting the backrest angle– Lean forwards to take your weight off the backrest.
– Turn the adjuster wheel ⇒ page 133, fig. 105 to set the angle
of the backrest as required.
WARNING
The front backrests must not be reclined for driving. Otherwise, safety
belts and the airbag system might not protect as they should, with the
subsequent danger of injury.Adjusting lumbar support*– Do not exert any pressure on the backrest and turn adjuster wheel ⇒page 133, fig. 105 to adjust lumbar support.As you make the adjustments, the curvature of the cushioned area of the
lumbar region becomes more or less acute. In this way, it adapts to the
natural curvature of the spine.
WARNING (continued)
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Technical Data
Electric adjustment of front seats*Adjusting the seat
The arrangement of the switches corresponds with the design
of the seats.
The adjustment switches for the seat and backrest correspond with
the design of the seat. The seats can be adjusted merely by pressing
the corresponding switch in the required direction.
Moving the seat forwards / backwards
–Press switch ⇒fig. 106 forwards or backwards ⇒fig. 107
⇒ .
Raising/lowering the seat
– Press switch up or down ⇒.
Raising/lowering the front part of the seat
– Press the front of switch up or down ⇒.
Raising/lowering the rear part of the seat
– Press the rear of switch up or down ⇒.
Fig. 106 Front seat:
Adjuster controls
Fig. 107 Front seat: Seat
adjustment switches
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136Control switches
Seat adjustment
Backrest adjustment
Lumbar support*
WARNING
•The electrical seat adjustment also works when the ignition is off or
when the key is not in the ignition. To avoid accidental injuries, never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.•For safety reasons, the seat must only be adjusted when the vehicle is
at a standstill. Failure to do so could result in an accident.•Be careful when adjusting the seat height. Injuries can be caused if the
seat height is adjusted without due care and attention.
Adjusting the backrest angle
– Press the button in the appropriate direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 108 to adjust the backrest ⇒.
WARNING
The front backrests must not be reclined for driving. Otherwise, safety
belts and the airbag system might not protect as they should, with the
subsequent danger of injury.Lumbar support*The lumbar support can be adjusted to fit the natural curve of
the spine.
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Fig. 108 Front seat: Back-
rest adjuster switch
Fig. 109 Front seat:
Adjuster switch for lumbar
support
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Adjusting the contour of lumbar support
– Press the front part of the adjuster switch ⇒page 136, fig. 109
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 support 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. 110 , 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 adjusted using the conventional electrical
Fig. 110 Driver's door:
Memory system
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138adjustment. Use of the button is recommended to disable the memory
system when the vehicle is being driven temporarily by a different driver
whose settings do not need to be stored in the memory.
Note
You can also use the remote control to call up the stored settings
⇒ page 139.Storing settingsThe button must be in its down position (pressed in) before
you can store the desired settings.
– Adjust the driver's seat as required ⇒page 135.
– Adjust both exterior mirrors ⇒page 131.
– Press and hold the button. At the same time, press one of the memory buttons for at least a second.
– Release both buttons. The setting is now stored on the selected memory button.Any new setting selected automatically cancels the existing setting stored on
the memory button. It is best to begin with memory button No. 1 for the first
driver and then assign the other memory buttons to each subsequent driver.
The seat and mirror positions are stored when the car is locked with the
remote control and are assigned to the remote control key. The exterior
mirrors adjust automatically to the previous position when you unlock the
car; the driver's seat adjusts automatically when you open the driver's door. However, this does not delete the settings stored in memory buttons 1 to 4.
These settings can be enabled at any time.
Enabling settings
Stored settings can be recalled using either the memory
buttons or the remote control (remote control key).Using the memory buttons
– If the driver's door is open, press the desired memory button
briefly.
– If the driver's door is closed, press and hold down the appro- priate memory button until the seat and exterior mirrors reach
their programmed positions.
Using the remote control
– Unlock the vehicle using the remote control and open the driver's door within the next ten minutes.The seat adjustment will have to be called up using the memory buttons if the
driver's door is not opened within 10 minutes after unlocking the vehicle with
the remote control.
WARNING
•For safety reasons, the seat must only be adjusted when the vehicle is
at a standstill. Failure to do so could result in an accident.•In an emergency, the memory function can be stopped at any time by
pressing the STOP button or by br iefly pressing any of the memory
buttons.
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