tow Seat Exeo ST 2010 User Guide

Lights and visibility
118headlight or anti-dazzle function from working correctly or even from working
at all.•The warning symbol
 will appear on the instrument panel if a malfunc-
tion occurs ⇒ page 81.
•Observe all relevant legal requirements when using the signalling and
lighting systems described here.Front fog lights

The light switch can also be used to turn on the front fog
lights.Switching on the front fog lights

–Do
“ ⇒ page 116, fig. 85 not turn the light switch to the symbol
.
– First turn the light switch to the position
 or .
– Then pull the light switch out to the first stop .
The front fog light symbol
next to the switch will light up when the front fog
lights are on.
Rear fog light


The light switch can also be used to turn on the rear fog light.–Do
“ ⇒ page 116, fig. 85 not turn the light switch to the symbol

. – First turn the light switch
“
⇒ page 116, fig. 85 to the position
 or .
– Then pull out the light switch to the second stop to switch on the rear fog light.
The symbols
and

next to the switch will light up when the rear fog light
is switched on.
If you are towing a trailer or caravan equipped with a rear fog light on a vehicle
with a factory-fitted towing bracket*, only the rear fog light on the trailer or
caravan will light up.
Caution
To avoid dazzling the traffic behind you, the rear fog light should only be used
in accordance with legal regulations.
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–Press the switch
 ⇒ page 122, fig. 92 to switch the hazard
warning lights on or off.
All four turn signals flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are
switched on. The turn signal indicators

and the hazard warning light
indicator
 flash at the same time. The hazard warning lights also work
when the ignition is switched off.
In an accident in which the airbags are triggered, the hazard warning lights
are switched on automatically.
Note
You should switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users, e.g.•When reaching the tail end of a traffic jam•If your vehicle breaks down or there is an emergency•If your vehicle is being towed away or if you are towing another vehicle
Turn signal

and main beam headlight lever

The turn signal and main beam headlight lever also operates
the parking lights and the headlight flasher.The turn signal and main beam headlight lever has the following
functions:
Turn signals

– Move the lever all the way up to indicate right or all the way down to indicate left ⇒fig. 93 .
– Move the lever up or down just as far as the point of resistance and hold it there: the turn signals flash for as long as you hold
the lever (for instance when changing a lane).
– Move the lever briefly up or down as far as the point of resistance and release it to signal briefly (the turn signals flash three times).
Fig. 93 Turn signal and
main beam headlight
lever
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Main beam headlights

– Press the lever forward to switch on the main beams.
– Pull the lever back towards you to switch the main beam head-lights off again.
Headlight flasher

– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel to operate the flasher.
Parking light

– Switch the ignition off.
– Move the lever up or down to turn on the right or left-hand
parking lights respectively.Notes on these functions•The turn signals only work when the ignition is switched on. The turn
signal lamp
 or
flashes in the instrument panel when the turns signals
⇒ page 65 are working.
•The turn signals are cancelled automatically when the steering wheel is
returned to the straight-ahead position.•The main beam headlights can only be switched on if the dipped beam
headlights are already on. The main beam headlight indicator lamp
 then
comes on in the instrument panel.
•The headlight flasher co m es on fo r as long as you pull th e le ve r, ev en if n o
other lights are switched on. The main beam headlight indicator lamp

then comes on in the instrument panel.
•When the parking lights are switched on, the headlight and the tail light
on one side of the vehicle light up with reduced intensity. The parking lights
will only work with the ignition off.
Caution
Never use the main beam headlights or the headlight flasher if this would
dazzle oncoming traffic.Interior lightsFront interior lights and glove compartment light
The front interior light also incorporates the reading lights for
the driver and passenger.The rocker switch ⇒ fig. 94 for the front interior light has the
following functions:
Fig. 94 Detail of head-
liner: front interior lights
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VisibilityHeated rear window
=
The rear window heating clears the rear window of condensa-
tion.– Press button to switch the rear window heating on or off
⇒fig. 98.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.The sun visors for the driver and the front passenger can be pulled out of
their mountings in the centre of the vehicle and turned towards the doors
⇒
fig. 99 .
The vanity mirrors in the sun visor have covers. On opening the cover , the
mirror light* located in the headliner is automatically switched on. The light
Fig. 98 Switch for heated
rear window
=
Fig. 99 Sun visor
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– 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. 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.
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 218. 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.
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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. 103 .
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.
Fig. 103 Headlight with
extended washer jet
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Fig. 104 Interior mirror
with anti-dazzle setting:
Indicator lamp and on/off
switch
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Seats and storage compartments145
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Retaining strap*
The retaining strap can be used to secure items of luggage to
the right-hand side lining in the luggage compartment.– Hook the retaining strap into housing or ⇒fig. 119 .You can attach the strap to the top or bottom housing, depending on the size
of the object you wish to secure.
To secure shorter objects, the retaining strap can also be attached to the
centre. However, this is only possible if the strap is attached to housing .
WARNING
The retaining strap should only be used to hold objects weighing up to 5
kg. Heavier objects cannot be safely secured (risk of injury).
Luggage compartment cover*
The cover blocks the view into the luggage compartment.Pulling out the luggage compartment cover
–Using handle ⇒fig. 120 , pull the rolled-up cover evenly
towards the rear of the vehicle.
– Insert the ends of the bar into the grooves in the left and right- hand side trim ⇒fig. 120 -arrows-.
Retracting the luggage compartment cover
– Lift the bar out of the grooves in the side trim.
– Let the cover roll up slowly.Removing and installing the luggage compartment cover ⇒page 147
Fig. 119 Retaining strap
attached to right-hand
side lining
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Fig. 120 Tailgate open
with luggage compart-
ment cover closed
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Removing and installing luggage compartment cover / net partition
The luggage compartment cover / net partition can only be
removed when the rear backrests are folded forwards.
Removing luggage compartment cover / net partition
– Open the right-hand rear door.
– Fold down the backrests ⇒page 149.
– Pull the net partition in the direction indicated ⇒fig. 122 and lift
it out of the retaining rails.
Installing luggage compartment cover / net partition
– Open the right-hand rear door.
– Fold down the backrests ⇒page 149.
– Fit the net partition on the backrest so that the retainers are located next to the retaining rails ⇒fig. 123 .
– Push the luggage compartment cover / net partition towards the left-hand side of the vehicle as far as it will go.
Fig. 122 Removing
luggage compartment
cover / net partitionFig. 123 Installing
luggage compartment
cover / net partition
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148Luggage compartment liner*
You can use the liner to protect the inside of the luggage
compartment when carrying wet or dirty items.
Lifting the floor panel
–Open the tailgate.
– Take hold of handle ⇒fig. 124 , lift the floor panel and line
up the bottom corners of the floor panel with the recesses .
– Put the items you are transporting onto the luggage compart- ment liner
Folding the floor panel
–Open the tailgate.
– Take hold of the handle ⇒fig. 124 and fold out the floor
panel as far as the rear backrest.
Removing the floor panel
–Open the tailgate.
– Take hold of the handle ⇒fig. 124 and fold out the floor
panel as far as the rear backrest.
– Pull the complete floor panel towards the rear of the vehicle so it comes out of the retainers ⇒ fig. 125.Small items can also be stored under floor panel ⇒ fig. 124.
The space available for carrying items in the luggage compartment liner can
be increased by folding out the floor panel or removing it completely.
Caution
When the floor panel is folded out to the upright position you should not
transport items weighing more than 7.5 kg, or items which exceed 2/3 of the
height of the upright floor panel.
Fig. 124 Floor panel
raisedFig. 125 Floor panel
removed for increased
luggage space
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Driving173
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The Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) contains the electronic differential
lock (EDL) and the traction control system (TCS). The ESP function works
together with the ABS. If a fault in the ABS occurs, both warning lamps light
up, but if the ESP fails, only the ESP warning lamp lights up.
The ESP is started automatically when the engine is started.
The ESP switch deactivates both TCS and ESP functions. The ESP, in spite of
being deactivated, will always self-connect when necessary if brakes are
being used.
The TCS can be deactivated when in cases where wheel sliding is desirable.
For example:
•When driving with snow chains,•when driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces,•when rocking the vehicle backwards and forwards to free it from mud, for
example.
Next, the button should be pressed to reactivate the TCS.
When does the warning lamp switch on or flash?•On switching the ignition on, it lights up for about two seconds to carry
out a function control.•The warning lamp will start flashing when the vehicle is moving if the ESP
or the TCS is activated.•It will light up continuously if there is a malfunction in the ESP.WARNING
•The Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) cannot defy the laws of
physics. This should be kept in mind, particularly on slippery and wet
roads and when towing a trailer.•Always adapt your driving style to suit the condition of the roads and
the traffic situation. Do not let the extra safety afforded by ESP tempt you
into taking any risks when driving, as this can cause accidents.
•Please refer to the corresponding warning notes on ESP in ⇒page 191,
“Intelligent technology”.
Ignition lockIgnition key positions
The ignition key is used to start and stop the engine.Position
The ignition key is inserted in this position. To engage the steering wheel
lock , take out the key and turn the wheel until you hear the pin engage. You
should always engage the steering lock when you leave the vehicle. This will
help to deter thefts ⇒.
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WARNING (continued)
Fig. 147 Ignition key
positions
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