technical Seat Exeo 2011 Service Manual
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Red symbols
A red symbol warns of a danger.
Fig. 54 Display: Coolant
level warning
– Stop the vehicle.
– Switch the engine off.
– Check the fault. Obtain professional assistance if necessary.
BRAKESFault in brake system⇒ page 77
COOLANTCoolant level too low / coolant tempera-
ture too high⇒ page 78
OIL PRES- SUREEngine oil pressure too low⇒ page 78
The red symbols are used to indicate a Priority 1 fault (serious malfunction). A red symbol is accompanied by
three warning chimes. The symbols will
keep flashing until the faults are corrected. If several Priority 1 faults are de-
tected at the same time, the symbols are displayed one after the other for
about 2 seconds.
Fault in the brake system
A fault in the brake system should be repaired as soon as
possible.
If the symbol flashes in the display, there is a fault in the brake
system. One of the following messages will appear in the display
together with the symbol:
Stop vehicle, check brake fluid and hydraulic fluid levels
Warning! Fault in brake system (ABS) Take vehicle to workshop
– Stop the vehicle.
– Check the brake fluid level ⇒ page 230.
If the ABS fails, the ABS warning lamp will light up together with the
brake system fault symbol ⇒
.
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WARNING
● Before opening the bonnet and checking the brake fluid level, ob-
serve the warning information in ⇒ page 221, Work in the engine com-
partment.
● If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low, this could result in
an accident. Do not drive on! Obtain technical assistance.
● If the brake warning lamp lights up together with the ABS warning
lamp, this can mean that there is a fault in the ABS control function. As a
result, the rear wheels can lock relatively easily when braking. Under cer-
tain circumstances, the rear of the vehicle could suddenly sway from side
to side, with the subsequent danger of skidding. Drive carefully to the
nearest specialised workshop and have the fault repaired.
Fault in the cooling system
Faults in the cooling system must be repaired immediately.
If the symbol flashes in the display, this means that either the
coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low. The
following message will appear in the display together with the
symbol:
Switch off engine and check coolant level
– Stop the vehicle.
– Switch the engine off.
– Check the coolant level ⇒ page 226.
– Add more coolant if necessary ⇒ page 227.
– Wait for the symbol to go out before driving on. –
Obtain professional assistance if necessary.
If the coolant level is correct, the overheating may be caused by a malfunc-
tion of the radiator fan.
If the alternator warning lamp lights up as well ⇒ page 69, it is possible that
the drive belt has broken.
CAUTION
Do not drive on if the symbol has come on to indicate a fault in the cool-
ing system, otherwise there is a risk of engine damage.
Engine oil pressure too low
If the engine oil pressure is too low the fault must be re-
paired immediately.
If the symbol flashes in the display, the oil pressure is too low.
The following message will appear in the display together with the
symbol:
Switch off engine, check oil level
– Stop the vehicle.
– Switch the engine off.
– Check the engine oil level ⇒ page 224.
– Obtain professional assistance if necessary.
Engine oil level too low
If the engine oil level is too low, add more oil ⇒ page 225.
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Engine oil level correct
If the symbol flashes and the engine oil level is correct, obtain profes-
sional assistance. Do not drive on! Do not continue to run the engine, even
at idle speed .
Note
The oil pressure warning lamp is not an indicator for the oil level. The oil
level should therefore be checked regularly, preferably every time you fill
the tank.
Yellow symbols
A yellow symbol indicates a warning.
Fig. 55 Display: Fuel lev-
el low
Brake light failure warning light⇒ page 80
Fuel level low⇒ page 80
Engine speed governing⇒ page 80
Check engine oil level⇒ page 80
Engine oil sensor faulty*⇒ page 80
Diesel particulate filter* obstructed⇒ page 80
Photosensor/rain sensor faulty⇒ page 81
Brake pad worn⇒ page 81
Speed warning 1⇒ page 81
Dynamic headlight range control* faul-
ty⇒ page 81
Adaptive headlights* faulty⇒ page 81
Washer fluid level low*⇒ page 81
Speed warning 2*⇒ page 81
Battery voltage too high or too low*⇒ page 81
Bulb monitor*⇒ page 82
Tyre pressure monitoring system*
Loss of pressure⇒ page 89
Tyre pressure monitoring system*
System not available⇒ page 66
Yellow symbols are used to indicate a Priority 2 fault (warning).
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Photosensor/rain sensor faulty
Automatic headlights / automatic wipers faulty
If the symbol lights up, this means that the photosensor/rain sensor is
not 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
windscreen wiper lever will still be available. You should have the photosen-
sor/rain sensor checked by a specialised workshop as soon as possible.
Worn brake pads
If the symbol lights up, have the front brake pads (and, for safety rea-
sons, the rear pads as well) inspected by a specialised 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 con-
trol. Take the vehicle to a qualified workshop to have the dynamic headlight
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 228.
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
If the symbol lights up, take the vehicle to a qualified workshop and
have the following items checked:
● Poly V-belt
● Battery condition
It is also advisable to check whether the alternator warning lamp has come
on ⇒ page 69.
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exceeded by about 10 km/h. A warning symbol will also appear in the dis-
play ⇒ fig. 56.
The speed warning function has two different warning speeds, which oper-
ate independently and serve slightly different purposes:
Speed limit warning 1
With speed limit warning 1, the maximum speed can be changed while driv-
ing. The speed limit that has been set remains stored until the ignition is
switched off, or until it is changed or cleared.
The warning symbol for speed limit warning 1 ⇒ fig. 56 will appear in the
display if you exceed the pre-set speed. It goes out again if the speed is re-
duced below the set speed limit.
The symbol also goes out if the speed is increased to more than about 40
km/h above the set speed for at least 10 seconds. However, this does not
cancel the speed limit that was originally set.
Setting speed limit warning 1 ⇒ page 83.
Speed limit warning 2
With speed limit warning 2, the speed limit can only be changed or cleared
when the ignition is switched off. You are recommended to store this speed
limit warning if you always wish to be reminded of a particular speed limit.
This could be when driving in countries with general speed limits, or if a
particular speed should not be exceeded when winter tyres are fitted etc.
The speed limit warning symbol for speed warning 2 will appear in the
display if you exceed the pre-set speed. Unlike speed limit warning 1, the
warning symbol only goes out once the road speed has dropped below the
set value again.
Setting speed limit warning 2 ⇒ page 84.
Note
Please bear in mind that, even with the speed warning function, it is still im-
portant to keep a eye on the vehicle's speed with the speedometer and to
observe the legal speed limits.
Setting speed limit warning 1
Use the CHECK button to set speed limit warning 1.
Fig. 57 Detailed view of
the instrument panel:
CHECK button
Setting the speed limit
– Drive at the desired maximum speed.
– Press the CHECK button and hold it down until the symbol
⇒ fig. 56 appears.
Clearing the speed limit
– Drive the vehicle at a minimum of 5 km/h.
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Onboard computer Introduction
The onboard computer provides you with useful information
during a journey, including average and current fuel con-
sumption, average speed, distance to empty, driving time
and distance covered.
Fig. 59 Onboard com-
puter: memory 1
Press RESET button B
⇒ fig. 60 to switch back and forward between on-
board computer functions 1 and 2.
The numbers in the display ⇒ fig. 59 indicate which of the two memories is
currently in use. A 1 means that the display is showing the information in
the single journey memory (onboard computer 1). A 2 means that the dis-
play is showing the information in the total journey memory (onboard com-
puter 2). Single-journey memory (onboard computer 1)
The single-journey memory processes the information on a journey from the
time the ignition is switched on until it is switched off. If the journey is re-
sumed within two hours after the ignition is switched off, the new figures
are automatically included in the calculation. If the journey is interrupted for
more than two hours the stored information is automatically erased when
you resume your journey.
Total-journey memory (onboard computer 2)
Unlike the single-journey memory, the total-journey memory is not erased
automatically. Hence, you can determine the period for which you wish the
onboard computer to supply figures.
Distance to empty
The estimated distance to empty is displayed in km. The distance to empty
is displayed in increments of 10 km.
Average fuel consumption
This mode shows the average fuel consumption since the memory was last
cancelled in litres/100 km.
Instantaneous fuel consumption
The display shows the instantaneous fuel consumption in litres/100 km.
When the vehicle is stationary, the computer will display the last value in
the memory.
Average speed
This mode shows the average speed driven since the memory was last can-
celled (in km/h).
Driving time
This display shows the period of time which has elapsed since the memory
was last cancelled. The longest possible period it can cover is 999 hours
and 59 minutes.
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● Journey duration
● Distance covered
● Average fuel consumption
● Average speed
The onboard computer can only be operated when the ignition is switched
on. When the ignition is switched on, the display shows the function that
was last selected.
As well as the figures from the onboard computer (1 or 2), the display can
also show information from the navigation system*. Press the Reset button B
briefly to switch back and forward between these displays.
Note
● If you keep the Reset button pressed for longer than two seconds, it will
reset the currently displayed figure to zero (for instance average fuel con-
sumption).
● Faults detected by the auto-check control will be displayed even if the
display is off.
● The information in the memory is lost if the battery is disconnected.
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Controlling the menu
The menu display is called up via the Reset button and the
rocker switch on the windscreen wiper lever. Use these con-
trols to make checks and adjust the settings.
Fig. 63 Windscreen wip-
er lever: Reset button
and rocker switch
Functions of the Reset
B ⇒
fig. 63 and the rocker switch A:
Activating the menu
– Press the Reset
button until the menu display
⇒ fig. 62 ap-
pears.
Selecting and setting
– Press the rocker switch to select one of the menus. Press "up"
or "down" on the switch to select the options accordingly.
Entering and confirming
– Press the Reset
button. Use the rocker switch to select the menus and adjust various values. The se-
lected values are highlighted on a red background.
By pressing the
Reset
button, you can confirm the option you have selected
or the value you have set. Selected functions are marked with a tick.
The following symbols are used:
CursorFunction selectedRed background (active
function)
TickSelected
BoxNot selected
Triangle pointing upwardsPrevious page
Triangle pointing down-
wardsNext page
Tyre pressure monitoring* Introduction
The tyre pressure monitoring system constantly checks the
pressure of the tyres.
The system warns the driver in the event of a loss of pressure by means of
symbols and messages in the instrument panel display. The system works
with the help of the ABS sensors in the wheels.
Please bear in mind that the tyre inflation pressure is also influenced by the
temperature of the tyre. Tyre pressure increases about 0.1 bar for each 10 °C
in tyre temperature increase. The tyre heats up while the vehicle is being
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Steering wheel controls
Steering wheel controls
Multifunction steering wheel* Introduction
You can use the multifunction steering wheel to quickly and
easily operate selected functions of the radio, CD, and tele-
phone*.
Fig. 64 Controls on the
multifunction steering
wheel
Fig. 65 Driver informa-
tion system
The functions are operated by pressing or scrolling the controls A
to D on
the multifunction steering wheel ⇒ fig. 64:
● Press the MODE
button
B repeatedly to switch between modes, which
are then displayed in the driver information system ⇒ fig. 65.
● Scroll and press the left thumbwheel A
to select a function from one of
the menus.
● The speech control system* for the on-board phone system is enabled
by pressing the talk button C
. Pressing the talk button again disables
speed control*.
● Scroll the right thumbwheel D
up/down to increase/decrease the vol-
ume.
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Steering wheel controls
Steering wheel Audio + Telephone version controls
AB(Mode)C(PTT)D+-Press+-Press
Radio modeStation search.
Increase frequen- cyStation search.Decrease fre- quencyPress once: starts the search.
Press twice: can- cels the search
Change to phone
Enable voicerecognition
Volume upVolume downMUTE
CD/
iPod-USB ModeCD mode: next track.
iPod/USB Mode: next trackCD mode: previ-ous track.
iPod/USB Mode: previous trackCD mode: fast for- ward.
iPod/USB Mode: fast forward
Volume upVolume downMUTE
MP3 modeNext trackPrevious trackFast forwardVolume upVolume downMUTE
Phone modeNext name inphone bookPrevious name in phone bookAccept
Change to ra-dio / CD /
iPod-USB / MP3
Volume upVolume downNo functionspecified
Incoming call modeNo functionspecifiedNo functionspecifiedOne press: accept call.
Held down: reject callNo functionspecifiedNo function specifiedVolume upVolume downNo functionspecified
Active call modeNo functionspecifiedNo functionspecifiedEnd callNo functionspecifiedNo function specifiedVolume upVolume downNo functionspecified
Voice activation modeNo functionspecifiedNo functionspecifiedNo function speci- fiedNo functionspecifiedCancelVolume upVolume downNo function specified
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