lights Seat Exeo 2010 Owner's Guide

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Photosensor/rain sensor faulty

 Automatic headlights / automatic wipers faulty
If the  s y m b o l l i g h t s u p , t h i s m e a n s t h a t t h e p h o t o s e n s o r / r a i n s e n s o r i s n o t
working. For safety reasons, the dipped beam headlights will then be
switched on permanently when the light switch is set to the AUTO position.
However, you can still switch the lights on and off in the normal way with the
light switch. If the rain sensor is faulty, the functions operated via the wind-
screen wiper lever will still be available. You should have the photo-
sensor/rain sensor checked by a specialised workshop as soon as
possible.
Worn brake pads
I
If the
I symbol lights up, have the front brake pads (and, for safety reasons,
the rear pads as well) inspected by a qualified workshop.
Speed warning 1

If the
 symbol lights up, this means you are exceeding the speed that has
been pre-set with the speed warning function. You should reduce your speed
accordingly ⇒page 82.
Headlight range control faulty

This symbol
 indicates a malfunction in the dynamic headlight range
control. Take the vehicle to a qualified workshop to have the dynamic head-
light range control function repaired.
Adaptive headlights* faulty



Adaptive headlights faulty
This symbol

indicates that the adaptive headlight system is faulty. Take
the vehicle to a qualified workshop to have the headlights or the adaptive
headlight control unit repaired.
Washer fluid level low

If the
 symbol lights up, top up the fluid for the windscreen washer and
headlight washer system* ⇒page 231.
Speed warning 2

If the
 symbol lights up, this means you are exceeding the speed that has
been pre-set. You should reduce your speed accordingly ⇒page 82.
Battery voltage too high or too low
F
If the
F symbol lights up, take the vehicle to a qualified workshop and have
the following items checked:
•Poly V-belt•Battery condition
I t is a l s o a d v isa b le t o ch e ck w h e t h e r t h e a l te r na t o r wa r n i n g la m p ha s co m e o n
⇒ page 69.
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82Bulb monitor

The bulb monitor checks whether the lights on the vehicle are
working.If a defective bulb is detected, or if one of the lights has failed for any reason,
the bulb monitor symbol
 will appear in the display together with an addi-
tional message (which goes out after 5 seconds). For instance, if the rear left
turn signal is not working, the display in the instrument panel will show the
following message:
Left rear turn signal
The message disappears after 5 seconds. Press the CHECK button briefly if
you wish to call up the message again.
If the display indicates that one of the lights is not working, this can have a
number of causes:
•Bulb failure ⇒page 260.•A blown fuse ⇒page 258, “Changing fuses”.•Faulty electrical wiring.
It is not necessary to have lamps replaced in a specialised workshop,
however the use of Xenon lamps is recommended.
LED lamps
If any of the LED (Light Emitting Diode) functions fail, the complete lamp
should be replaced.
The failure of the lamp is only shown when the LED function goes out
completely. Sometimes, a LED will stop working, without displaying the
warning as the function continues to operate.
WARNING
•Bulbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The glass can break when you
touch the bulb, causing injury.•The high voltage element of gas discha rge bulbs* (xenon light) must be
handled correctly. Otherwise, there is a risk of death.
Speed warning*

Introduction
The speed warning function can help prevent you exceeding
a particular pre-set maximum speed.The speed warning function will warn the driver if a pre-set maximum speed
is exceeded. The system gives an warning buzzer signal if the set speed is
Fig. 56 Display: Speed
warning function
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Clearing the speed limit
– Drive the vehicle at a minimum of 5 km/h.
– Press the CHECK button for at least two seconds.The speed warning symbol
 lights up briefly in the display when the button
is released to confirm that the selected speed has been stored. The speed
limit that has been selected remains st ored until another speed is selected
with a brief push of the button, or until the memory is cleared with a long
push of the button.
Setting speed limit warning 2
Speed limit warning 2 is set using the switches on the wind-
screen wiper lever.
Setting the speed limit
– Switch the ignition off.
– Briefly press the CHECK button in the instrument panel ⇒page 83, fig. 57 . The odometer and the digital clock will light
up.
– Press the CHECK button for at least two seconds. The display will show the speed limit which is currently set or, if no speed limit
has been set, the cr ossed out warning symbol for speed limit 2.
– To change the speed limit, press the top or bottom of the function selector switch on the windscreen wiper lever ⇒fig. 58 . The
speed limit displayed will then in crease or decrease by 10 km/h
at a time.
Clearing the speed limit
– Switch the ignition off.
– Briefly press the CHECK button in the instrument panel ⇒page 83, fig. 57 . The odometer and the digital clock will light
up.
– Press the CHECK button for at least two seconds. The display will show the speed limit which is currently set.
– Now press and hold the Reset button on the windscreen wiper lever ⇒fig. 58 until the crossed out warning symbol for
speed limit 2 appears on the display.The display lighting for the odometer and digital clock goes off again a few
seconds after the button is released.
Fig. 58 Windscreen wiper
lever: Function selector
switch
AA
AB
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100•The interior lights are switched off, provided the light switch is in the cour-
tesy light position.•The windows and the sunroof* will close as the key is held in the locking
position.•The anti-theft security system will be enabled immediately.
Locking the vehicle without activating the anti-theft security system
With the anti-theft security system enabled, it is more difficult to break into
the vehicle. If the anti-theft security system has been enabled, the inside
door handles and the central locking switch will not work ⇒.
If you are leaving passengers in the vehicle while it is parked, it is possible to
lock the vehicle without activating the anti-theft security system.
To do so, turn the key in the driver door twice in quick succession to position
⇒ page 99, fig. 70.WARNING
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the vehicle if it is locked from
the outside and the anti-theft security system is enabled, as the doors and
windows cannot then be opened from the inside. Locked doors could delay
assistance in an emergency, potentially putting lives at risk.
Caution
If the driver door is locked using the key while open, the vehicle will be auto-
matically immobilised and the alarm triggered.
Note
•Please note that when the vehicle is locked without activating the anti-
theft mechanism, the anti-theft alarm* remains operative. You should there-
fore switch off the interior monitoring* before locking the vehicle, as other-
wise the alarm* could be triggered unintentionally.
•The driver door cannot be locked using the central locking system when it
is still open. The door must be locked separately after it has been closed. This
helps to prevent you from being locked out of the vehicle.Central locking switch
The central locking system can be enabled from inside the
vehicle using the central locking switch on the driver door.Locking the vehicle
–Press button ⇒fig. 71 ⇒ .
Unlocking the vehicle
–Press button .Please note the following when using the central locking switch to lock your
vehicle:
AB
Fig. 71 Detail of the
driver door: Central
locking switch
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•The doors and the tailgate cannot be opened from the outside (for secu-
rity reasons, e.g. when stopped at traffic lights).•You can open the doors individually from the inside by pulling the inside
door handle.•When the driver door is open, it cannot be locked by pressing the central
locking switch and then closing the door. This helps to prevent you from
being locked out of the vehicle. The door has to be locked separately after it
has been closed.•In the event of an accident in which the airbags inflate, doors locked from
the inside will be automatically unlocked to facilitate access and assistance.WARNING
The central locking switch is still operative when the ignition is switched
off. This switch can be used to automatically lock all the doors and the tail-
gate. However, since this makes it difficult to enter the vehicle from the
outside, you should never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Locked
doors could delay assistance in an emergency, potentially putting lives at
risk.
Note
The central locking switch inside the vehicle will not be operative if the anti-
theft mechanism has been enabled.
Security central locking*
The security central locking feature allows you to only unlock
the driver door and the tank flap. All other doors and the tail-
gate remain locked.Unlocking the driver door and tank flap
–Turn the key once to the unlock position, or press the unlock
button on the remote control once.
Unlocking all the doors, the tailgate and the tank flap
simultaneously.
–Turn the key twice within five seconds, or press the unlock button
on the remote control twice within five seconds.The security system and the anti-theft alarm* are immediately disabled if you
unlock only the driver door, without unlocking the other doors ⇒page 106.
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Ta i l g a t eTailgate: opening and closing
Opening the tailgate
– Press the centre button on the remote control key or press
the switch* on the driver door ⇒fig. 74 . The tailgate will
open.
– Then lift up the tailgate. If your vehicle is equipped accordingly, the tailgate will open automatically*.
Closing the tailgate
– Pull down the tailgate and let it drop into the latch ⇒.Use the recessed handle in the interior trim to make it easier to pull down the
tailgate.
WARNING
•After closing the tailgate, always check that the catch has engaged
properly. If not, the tailgate could open while driving, even if it has been
locked. Risk of accident!•The tailgate must always be completely closed when the vehicle is
moving, otherwise toxic exhaust fumes may be drawn into the vehicle.
Danger of poisoning!Note
•The door/tailgate warning symbol lights up on the instrument panel
display if the tailgate is not properly closed when the ignition is switched on
⇒ page 74.
Fig. 74 Driver door:
Unlocking the tailgateFig. 75 Luggage
compartment: opening
from the outside
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104Childproof lockChildproof locks on rear doors
The childproof lock prevents the rear doors from being
opened from the inside.The rear doors are equipped with childproof locks. These can be
operated using the ignition key. The childproof locks are only visible
with the doors open.
Activating the childproof lock
– Turn the key in the direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 76 .
Deactivating the childproof lock
– Turn the key in the opposite direction of the arrow.
W h en the ch ildp ro of lo ck is e na ble d , th e insid e d oo r ha nd le will no t wo rk and
the door can only be opened from the outside.Remote control keyDescription
The remote control key will lock and unlock the vehicle
without having to insert the key in the lock.The following functions are available:•Locking and unlocking the vehicle•Unlocking the tailgate
All the turn signals will flash as confirmation when the vehicle is locked or
unlocked. Furthermore, the interior lights will automatically light up when the
vehicle is unlocked and go out when the vehicle is locked, provided that the
switches are in the courtesy light position.
The remote control transmitter and the battery are integrated into the handle
of the key. The receiver is in the interior of the vehicle. The maximum range
depends on different circumstances. The range is reduced when the battery
starts to lose power.
The remote control incorporates a foldaway key that can be used to manually
lock or unlock the vehicle, as well as to start the engine.
If the receiver has been repaired or replaced, or if a replacement key is used,
the system will need re-programming by a qualified workshop. Only then will
you be able use the remote control again.
The remote control meets all relevant authorisation requirements and has
been approved by the Federal Approvals Office for Telecommunications of the
Federal Republic of Germany. All components are marked in accordance with
Fig. 76 Childproof lock
on the rear doors
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the current legal requirements. This certification forms the basis for official
approval for use in other countries.
Note
•The remote control is automatically disabled when the ignition is
switched on.•The function of the remote control may be impaired by interference from
other nearby radio signals (e.g. from a mobile phone or TV transmitter) if
these are in the same frequency range.Locking and unlocking the vehicleUnlocking the vehicle
– Press button ⇒fig. 77 for about 1 second. Locking the vehicle
– Press button for about 1 second.
Opening the tailgate
– Press button and hold for at least one second.
The turn signals will flash twice as confirmation when you unlock the vehicle.
The vehicle will be locked again automatically if you do not open one of the
doors or the tailgate within 60 seconds after unlocking the vehicle with
button . This function prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the
unlocking button is pressed by mistake.
In vehicles with the
security central locking* feature, you can unlock just the
driver door and the tank flap by pressing button once or the whole vehicle
by pressing the button twice.
The turn signals flash once when the vehicle is locked to confirm that the
doors and tailgate are properly locked.
Moreover, apart from unlocking the vehicle, the seat* and mirror* memory
programmed in the key is activated. The driver seat and exterior mirrors will
be automatically adjusted to the positions stored in the memory.
The interior lights will automatically light up when the vehicle is unlocked and
go out when the vehicle is locked, provided that the switch is in the courtesy
light position.
WARNING
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the vehicle if it is locked from
the outside and the anti-theft security system is enabled, as the doors and
windows cannot then be opened from the inside. Locked doors could delay
assistance in an emergency, potentially putting lives at risk.
Fig. 77 Remote control
key: Control buttons

AA

AB
˜
AC
AA
AA
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•Doors•Tilt angle (tow-away protection)•Ignition•Radio (only with a factory-fitted SEAT radio)•Interior ⇒page 107
If any of these areas are entered, the alarm will be triggered.
How is the alarm disabled?
The alarm can be switched off by unlocking the vehicle using the remote
control, or by switching on the ignition with the key, thus “disabling” the
alarm system. The alarm will also switch off when it comes to the end of its
cycle.
Turn sig nals
The turn signals flash briefly when the vehicle is locked to confirm that the
doors, the engine bonnet and the tailgate are properly closed and locked.
If the turn signals do not flash, check the doors, the bonnet and the tailgate
to make sure they are properly closed. The turn signals will also flash briefly
if one of the doors or the tailgate or engine bonnet is closed after the alarm
system has been enabled.
LED
When the vehicle is locked, the LED on the top of the driver door trim will flash
rapidly for about 30 seconds and then continue flashing slowly. This is to
indicate that the anti-theft alarm system (including the interior monitoring
and tow-away protection ) is operative. If the LED lights up continuously for
about 30 seconds when the vehicle is locked instead of flashing, this means
the alarm system is not working properly.Note
•To make sure that the alarm is fully operative when leaving the vehicle,
briefly check that all the doors and windows and the sunroof* are closed.
•The alarm is triggered immediately if one of the battery cables is discon-
nected while the alarm system is enabled.Interior monitoring*

The interior monitoring triggers an alarm if it detects move-
ment inside the vehicle.You should disable the interior monitoring if there is a possibility
that the alarm could be triggered, e.g. by a pet or by an object
moving inside the vehicle ⇒ . The tow-away protection feature,
which is integrated into the alarm system, should be disabled if the
vehicle is being towed or transp orted (e.g. by rail or ship).
Fig. 78 Interior moni-
toring switch
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or use power-operated equipment (e.g. the electric windows), which could
cause injuries. The electric window sw
itches are only disabled when the
driver door or the front passenger door is opened.
•Never close the windows in a careless or uncontrolled manner, as there
is a risk of causing injuries.•When locking the vehicle from the outside, make sure that nobody is
inside the vehicle, as the windows cannot be opened from the inside in an
emergency.
Switches in the driver door
The driver can operate all the electric windows in the vehicle.The electric windows are controlled by two-stage switches:
Opening the windows
– Press the switch as far as the first stop and hold it until the
window has moved to the desired position.
– Press the switch briefly to the second stop and the window will
automatically open all the way.
Closing the windows
– Pull the switch as far as the first stop and hold it until the window
has moved to the desired position.
– Pull the switch briefly to the second stop and the window will
automatically close all the way.
Safety switch
The safety switch ⇒page 108, fig. 79 can deactivate the rear door
switches. The windows can only be operated from the rear when the safety
switch is pressed in.
The symbol
 lights up on the safety switch when the electric windows in the
rear doors are disabled (switch not pressed in).
Note
The windows will work for about ten minutes after the ignition has been
switched off. The electric window switches are only disabled when the driver
door or the front passenger door is opened.Switches on the front passenger’s door and rear doors
Each of these doors has a switch for its own window.The electric windows are controlled by two-stage switches:
WARNING (continued)
AE
Fig. 80 Switch on front
passenger door
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