bonnet Seat Leon 5D 2006 Owner's Guide

Checking and refilling levels
212•
Before opening the bonnet to check the brake fluid level, read and
observe the warnings ⇒ page 198.
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Brake fluid should be stored in the closed original container in a safe
place out of reach of children. There is a toxic risk.
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Have the brake fluid changed every two years at the latest. Heavy use
of the brakes may cause a vapour lock if the brake fluid is left in the system
for too long. This would seriously affect the efficiency of the brakes and the
safety of the vehicle. This may cause an accident.Caution
Brake fluid could damage the paintwork. Wipe off any brake fluid from the
paintwork immediately.
For the sake of the environment
Brake fluid must be drained and disposed of in the proper manner observing
environmental regulations.
BatteryWarnings on handling the battery
WARNING
Always be aware of the danger of injury and chemical burns as well as the
risk of accident or fire when work ing on the battery and the electrical
system:•
Wear eye protection. Protect your eyes, skin and clothing from acid and
particles containing lead.
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Battery acid is very corrosive and caustic. Wear protective gloves and
eye protection. Do not tilt the batter ies. This could spill acid through the
vents. Rinse battery acid from eyes immediately for several minutes with
clear water. Then seek medical care immediately. Neutralize any acid
splashes on the skin or clothing with a soapy solution, and rinse off with
plenty of water. If acid is swallowed by mistake, consult a doctor immedi-
ately.
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Fires, sparks, naked lights and smoking are prohibited. When handling
cables and electrical equipment, avoid causing sparks and electrostatic
WARNING (continued)
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Wear eye protection
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Battery acid is very corrosive and caustic. Wear protec-
tive gloves and eye protection!
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Fires, sparks, naked lights and smoking are prohibited!
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A highly explosive mixture of gases is released when the
battery is under charge.
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Keep children away from acid and batteries!
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Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
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charge. Never short the battery terminals. High-energy sparks can cause
injury.
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A highly explosive mixture of gases is released when the battery is
under charge. The batteries should be charged in a well-ventilated room
only.
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Keep children away from acid and batteries.
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Before working on the electrical system, you must switch off the
engine, the ignition and all consumers. The negative cable on the battery
must be disconnected. When a light bulb is changed, you need only switch
off the light.
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Deactivate the anti-theft alarm by unlocking the vehicle before you
disconnect the battery! The alar m will otherwise be triggered.
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When disconnecting the battery from the vehicle electrical system,
disconnect first the negative cable and then the positive cable.
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Switch off all electrical consumers before reconnecting the battery.
Reconnect first the positive cable and then the negative cable. Never
reverse the polarity of the connections. This could cause an electrical fire.
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Never charge a frozen battery, or one which has thawed. This could
result in explosions and chemical burns. Always replace a battery that has
frozen. A flat battery can freeze at temperatures around 0°C.
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Ensure that the vent hose is always connected to the battery.
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Never use a defective battery. This may be fatally explosive. Replace a
damaged battery immediately.Caution
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Never disconnect the battery if the ignition is switched on or if the engine
is running. This could damage the electrical system or electronic compo-
nents.
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Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight over a long period of time, as
the intense ultraviolet radiation can damage the battery housing.
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If the vehicle is left standing in cold conditions for a long period, protect
the battery from frost. If it “freezes” it will be damaged.
Checking the electrolyte level
The electrolyte level should be checked regularly in high-
mileage vehicles, in hot countries and in older batteries.– Open the bonnet and open the battery cover at the front ⇒ in
“Safety instructions on working in the engine compartment” on
page 198 ⇒ in “Warnings on handling the battery” on
page 212.
– Check the colour display in the "magic eye" on the top of the battery.
– If there are air bubbles in the window, tap the window gently until they disperse.The position of the battery is show n in the corresponding engine compart-
ment diagram ⇒page 260.
The round window (“magic eye”) on the top of the battery changes colour,
depending on the charge level and electrolyte level of the battery.
If the colour in the window is colourless or bright yellow, the electrolyte level
of the battery is too low. Have the battery checked by a qualified workshop.
The colours green and black are used by the workshops for diagnostic
purposes.
WARNING (continued)
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If and when
240Main headlight lamps
Turn signals
Dipped headlights
Main beam headlights
Side lights
Turn sig nal lam ps–Raise the bonnet.
– Rotate the lamp holder ⇒fig. 163 to the left and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the lamp holder and rotating at the same time to the left.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
Fig. 162 Main headlight
lamps
AAABACAD
Fig. 163 Turn signal
lamps
AA
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Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
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Dipped beam lights–Raise the bonnet – Remove the loops
⇒fig. 164 in the direction of the arrow and
remove the cover.
– Remove the connector ⇒fig. 165 from the bulb.
– Disengage the retainer spring ⇒fig. 165 pressing inwards
and to the right.
– Extract the bulb and fit the repl acement so that the rim of the
attachment plate is on the reflector cut-out.
Fig. 164 Dipped head-
lightsFig. 165 Dipped head-
lights
A1
A2
A3
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If and when
242Main beam lights– Raise the bonnet
– Remove the cover ⇒fig. 166 by pulling on this. – Remove the connector
⇒fig. 167 from the bulb.
– Press the spring ⇒fig. 167 inwards and to the right.
– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so that it sits correctly into the cut-out on the reflector.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
Fig. 166 Main beam
headlightsFig. 167 Main beam
headlights
AC
A1
A2
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Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
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Side lights–Raise the bonnet.
– Remove the cover ⇒fig. 168 by pulling on this. – Extract the lamp holder
⇒fig. 169 outwards.
– Replace the bulb by pulling this out and inserting the replace- ment.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
Rear lights•
On the body
- Indicator, side and brake light
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On the tailgate
- Left-hand side: side and foglight.
- Right -hand side: side and re verse light.
Fig. 168 Side lightsFig. 169 Side lights
AD
A1
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Index281
Index
AABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Acoustic signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Acoustic warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Adjusting the seat belt height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Air conditioner* 2C-Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Air conditioning system General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Air conditioning* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Air recirculation mode 2C-Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Manual air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Airbag covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Airbags Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Alarm system Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Alterations to the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Alternator
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Ambient temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Anti-freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Anti-theft wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Apple iPod connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Aquaplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Ashtray* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Aspects to take into account before starting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror* Activating the anti-dazzle function . . . . . . 123
Deactivating anti-dazzle function . . . . . . . . 123
Automatic car washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Automatic gearbox / DS G automatic gearbox . 157
Automatic lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Automatic mode 2C-Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Automatic wiper/wash function for the rear window 122
Auxiliary audio connection: AUX-IN . . . . . . . . . 136
BBall coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
BAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Battery Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Winter conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Before starting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Belt tension device Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Belt tension devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Brake assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Brake pad wear indicator* Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169, 173
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Braking distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
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