ignition Seat Exeo 2010 Workshop Manual

Lights and visibility
126VisibilityHeated 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. 97 .The heated rear window only works when the ignition is switched on. An indi-
cator lamp on 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 also heated
while the heated rear window is turned on.
The exterior mirror heating is not activated in temperatures above approxi-
mately 20°C.
For the sake of the environment
Switch off 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.
Fig. 97 Switch for heated
rear window
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Fig. 98 Sun visor
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128Sun blind*
Sun blinds are provided for the rear window and the rear side
windows.
Sun blind (rear side windows)
– Pull out the blind and hook it into the hooks at the top of the door
frame ⇒fig. 99 .
Sun blind (rear window)
– Press the switch to extend or retract the electric sun blind for the rear window ⇒fig. 100 .The sun blind for the rear window switches off automatically when it reaches
the end position. It can be made to move 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.•As the material of the sun blind is less flexible at low temperatures, the
electric actuator is switched 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. 99 Sun blind
extended to cover rear
side windowFig. 100 Switch for elec-
tric sun blind on rear
window
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Lights and visibility129
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
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. 101 has the following settings:
Short wipe
– Move the lever down to position to give the windscreen a short wipe.
Intermittent wipe
 / Rain sensor* (activate)
– Move the lever up to position .
– Move the switch up or down to set the wiper intervals. – In 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, , to activate the windscreen washer.
– Release the lever. The washer will stop and the wipers will keep running for approximately 4 seconds.
Deactivating 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. 101 Windscreen
wiper lever
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130Rain 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.
If the windscreen wiper lever was in the intermittent wipe position when the
ignition was off, the rain sensor will not activate until you reach a speed of 6
km/h.
Use switch 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 213. 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 make noise.Caution
•In the event of frost, check that the wiper blade has not frozen before acti-
vating 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 231.•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 129, fig. 101 , and keep the lever pulled towards you for
at least 1 second.
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Fig. 102 Headlight with
extended washer jet
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Lights and visibility131
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
The headlight washer jets come out of the bumper automatically (under water
pressure)
⇒page 130, fig. 102 .
Clean off 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 mirror with manual anti-dazzle settingNormal setting
– Point the lever at the bottom of the mirror forwards.
Anti-dazzle setting for the interior mirror
– Point the lever at the bottom of the mirror to the rear.
Interior mirror with automatic anti-dazzle adjustment*
The automatic anti-dazzle function can be switched on and off
as desired.Switching off the anti-dazzle function
– Press button ⇒fig. 103 . Indicator lamp goes off.
Switching on the anti-dazzle function
– Press button ⇒fig. 103 . Indicator lamp turns on.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 mirror will darken auto-
matically according to the amount of light it receives. The anti-dazzle function
is disabled if:
Fig. 103 Interior mirror
with anti-dazzle setting:
Indicator lamp and on/off
switch
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Seats and storage compartments137
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Control 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 appr opriate direction of the arrow
⇒ fig. 108 to adjust the backrest ⇒.
WARNING
The front backrests must not be reclined for driving. Otherwise, seat belts
and the airbag system might not protect as they should, with the subse-
quent 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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150
– Pull out the cigarette lighter immediately.
– Use the glowing heater element of the cigarette lighter to light your cigarette.
– Put the cigarette lighter back in its socket.
Operating the socket
– Take out the cigarette lighter.
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the cigarette lighter socket.The cigarette lighter ⇒page 149, fig. 124 employs a standard 12 volt socket,
which can also be used as a power source for electrical appliances. The appli-
ances connected to the socket must not exceed a power rating of 100 W.
WARNING
•Be careful when using the electric cigarette lighter. Carelessness or
negligence when using the cigarette lighter can cause burns.•The lighter will only work when the ignition is switched on.•The electrical sockets and, therefore, any appliances connected to
them will only work when the ignition is switched on.Caution
Always use the correct type of plugs to avoid damaging the sockets.
Note
The use of electrical appliances with the engine switched off will cause a
battery discharge.
Power socket*
Electrical equipment can be connected to the 12 volt socket.– Lift the power socket cover ⇒fig. 125 .
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the socket.Electrical equipment can be connected to the 12 volt socket. The appliances
connected to the socket must not exceed a power rating of 100 W.
WARNING
The electrical sockets and, therefore, any appliances connected to them
will only work when the ignition is switched on.
Caution
Always use the correct type of plugs to avoid damaging the sockets.
Fig. 125 Detailed view of
the side trim in the
luggage compartment: 12
volt socket
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Air conditioning161
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
due to a defect in one of the air conditioner components. If a malfunction
should occur, please contact a specialised workshop.
Air recirculation: automatic activation*
If the outside air is polluted by diesel and petrol emissions,
an air quality sensor in the vehicle will automatically switch
on the air recirculation.Activating air recirculation mode
– Press the button
⇒fig. 131 .
Deactivating air recirculation mode
– Press the button again or
– Press the button or – Press button .
The automatic air recirculation mode should normally be left switched on at
all times.
The system is ready to operate approx. 30 seconds after the engine ignition
key has been turned. During this initial period, fresh air is fed into the vehicle.
If the
air purity sensor in the air conditioner detects a certain concentration
of fumes in the outside air, the control unit will either pass the incoming air
through the pollution filter or automatically switch on the air recirculation. If
there is a high concentration of pollution in the outside air, the air conditioner
automatically switches to air recirculation and the supply of air from the
outside is cut off. As soon as the level of pollution decreases, air is fed into
the vehicle from the outside again.
The automatic air recirculation operates for a maximum period of 12 minutes.
If the windows mist up when the automatic air recirculation is on, press the button immediately.
The automatic air recirculation switches itself off under certain circumstances
(for instance if or is selected). In “ECON” and at temperatures lower
than approx. 8°C below zero, the automatic air recirculation mode is limited
to 12 seconds.Switching the temperature displa y from °C to °F and vice versa
The temperature display can be switched from °C (degrees
Celsius) to °F (degrees Fahrenheit) and vice versa.– Press and hold the button for air recirculation mode and
briefly press the plus button of the left-hand temperature
selector ⇒page 158, fig. 130 .
Fig. 131 Button for auto-
matic air recirculation
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Air conditioning
164Each of the three buttons has a specific function. The numbers relate to the
air outlets ⇒page 163, fig. 132.
Air directed to windows
This setting directs all the air to outlets 1 and 2. Unlike in setting , the
volume of air delivery remains the same.
Air to the driver/front passenger
All the air comes from outlets 3 and 4 in the dash panel and from the rear of
the centre console.
Air to the footwells
Most of the air emerges from outlets 5 and the outlets under the front seats.
Some of the air will also be issued from outlets 3 and 4.
Note
In all of the above air distribution settings, a small amount of air will still
come from the other outlets.Economical use of the air conditioner
Economical use of the air conditioner will help save fuel.Engine power is reduced and fuel consumption increases when the
air conditioner is in co oling mode. To ensure that the system is only
switched on when it is really necessary, please note the following
points:
– Select ECON mode if you wish to save fuel.
– S e le c t ECO N m o d e i f yo u d e ci d e t o o p e n t h e w i n d o w s o r su n r o o f * while driving. – If the vehicle has heated up after standing in the sun, open the
windows and doors for a short time to cool the vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
By saving fuel you also reduce the amount of pollutants emitted from your
vehicle.Key settings
When the ignition is switched on, the air conditioner settings
assigned to the key are selected automatically.The air conditioner settings selected are automatically stored and assigned
to the key in use. When the vehicle is started, the air conditioner automati-
cally selects the settings assigned to the key. Hence, every driver automati-
cally obtains his/her preferred settings without having to select them manu-
ally.
Note
Should another driver use the key and enter other settings, the previous
settings will be deleted.
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Air conditioning165
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Solar-powered blower/sunroof*
If the vehicle is parked in sufficiently strong sunlight, the
blower will operate in solar-powered mode when the ignition
is switched off.After the ignition is switched off, the blower is supplied with electrical power
from the sunroof. Please ensure that outlets 3 and 4 are open ⇒page 163,
fig. 132 to ensure the best possible ventilation.
The blower only works when the sunroof is closed or tilted open at the rear.
If the air recirculation mode is on when you switch off the engine, the air
conditioner will automatically switch to fresh air ventilation.Auxiliary heater*Diesel vehicles are fitted with an auxiliary heater
2) to raise the temperature of
the interior as quickly as possible. At outdoor temperatures below +5°C and
with the engine running, the auxiliary heater will switch on and off automati-
cally depending on the temperature of the coolant.
In order to save fuel, the auxiliary heater can be can be switched off by briefly
pressing the button on the air conditioner.
Seat heating*
The surface and backrest of the front seats can be electrically
heated.Turn thumbwheel or ⇒fig. 133 to switch on and adjust the
heating on the left or right front seats.The heating is switched off when the thumbwheel is set to 0. The temperature
settings range from 1 to 6.
Caution
To avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heating, please do not
kneel on the seat or apply sharp pressure to a single point.
2)For Nordic countries only.
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Fig. 133 Detailed view of
the dash panel: Thum-
bwheel controls for seat
heating
A1
A2
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