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Seat Exeo. Service Manual - part 8

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Lights and visibility

– Press the knob in again to prevent the setting from being

The cornering light gives better illumination of the side of the road when

changed unintentionally.

driving around a bend or taking a turn-off ⇒ fig. 89. The dynamic cornering

light is controlled automatically depending on the speed and the steering

wheel angle.

This function enables or disables the switch for daytime running lights When

the function is enabled, the daytime running lights are switched on automat-

The headlights are regulated automatically when you drive around a bend,

ically when the ignition is switched on.

depending on how far you turn the steering wheel. The two main headlights

move at different angles to avoid that the front of the vehicle is left completely

in the dark.

Note

Please observe any relevant legal requirements which may apply in your

country.

Note

The system operates from a speed of about 10 km/h.

Self-directing headlights*

Hazard warning lights 

When driving around bends, the headlights will light the

most important areas of the road.

The hazard warning lights are used to draw the attention of

other road users to your vehicle in emergencies.

Fig. 89 Self-directing

Fig. 90 Centre console:

headlights when driving

Switch for hazard warning

lights

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– Press the switch  ⇒ page 118, fig. 90 to switch the hazard

Indicator   and main beam headlight lever 

warning lights on or off.

The turn signal and main beam headlight lever also operates

the parking lights and the headlight flasher.

All four indicators flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are

switched on. The hazard warning light indication lamps   and the turn

signal indication lamp itself  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

Fig. 91 Turn signal and

• If your vehicle is being towed away or if you are towing another vehicle

main beam headlight

lever

The turn signal and main beam headlight lever has the following

functions:

Indicators  

- Move the lever all the way up to indicate right or all the way down

to indicate left ⇒ fig. 91.

- Move the lever up or down just as far as the point of resistance

and hold it there: the indicators 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 indicators flash three times).

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Main beam headlights 

Caution

- Press the lever forward to switch on the main beams.

Never use the main beam headlights or the headlight flasher if this would

- Pull the lever back towards you to switch the main beam head-

dazzle oncoming traffic.

lights off again.

Headlight flasher 

Interior lights

- Pull the lever towards the steering wheel to operate the flasher.

Parking light 

Front interior lights and glove compartment light

- Switch the ignition off.

The front interior light also incorporates the reading lights for

- Move the lever up or down to turn on the right or left-hand

the driver and passenger.

parking lights respectively.

Notes on these functions

• The indicators only work when the ignition is switched on. The indicator

lamp  or  flashes in the instrument panel when the turns signals

⇒ page 65 are working.

• The indicators 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 comes on for as long as you pull the lever, even if no

Fig. 92 Details of head-

other lights are switched on. The main beam headlight indicator lamp 

liner: front interior lights

then comes on in the instrument panel.

• When the parking lights are switched on, the headlight and the rear light

The rocker switch

A

⇒ fig. 92 for the front interior light has the

on one side of the car light up with reduced intensity. The parking lights will

following functions:

only work with the ignition off.

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Door light position

The brightness of the lights is automatically adjusted by a dimmer when they

are switched on.

A

- Move switch to the centre position.

Interior light switched on

- Move switch to position I.A

Background lighting

Interior light switched off

The background lighting illuminates a number of minor

controls.

- Move switch to position O.A

Front reading lights 

- Press one of the switches

B

to turn the left and right reading

lights on and off.

Glove compartment light

- Open the glove compartment on the front passenger's side. The

glove compartment light will come on automatically if the side

lights or headlights are switched on, and will go out again when

the glove compartment is closed.

Footwell and door lighting

Fig. 93 Details of head-

liner: background lighting

- This is switched on when the doors are opened and off when they

are closed.

The lights in the door handles come on automatically when the ignition is

switched on.

If the switch is in the courtesy light position, the interior light comes on auto-

matically when the vehicle is unlocked or the doors are opened. The light also

The lighting above the windscreen also comes on when the side lights or

comes on when the key is pulled out of the ignition. The light turns off about

headlights are switched on. The centre console is illuminated from above.

30 seconds after closing the doors. The interior light is switched off immedi-

The background lighting cannot be switched off manually.

ately when the vehicle is locked or when the ignition is switched on.

If a door is left open, the light is switched off after about 10 minutes to

prevent the battery from running flat.

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Rear reading lights

Luggage compartment lighting

Fig. 95 Detailed view of

the top of the luggage

Fig. 94 Details of head-

compartment: luggage

liner: rear reading lights

compartment lighting

The reading lights are switched on and off with the switches



The light is in the upper part of the luggage compartment. A second light is

provided on the inside panel below the boot opening.

The light ⇒ fig. 95 switches on automatically when the tailgate is opened.

The luggage compartment light is switched off automatically if the tailgate is

left open for more than about 10 minutes.

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Visibility

For the sake of the environment

Switch of the heated rear window as soon as the rear window has demisted.

Heated rear window 

By saving electrical power you can also save fuel.

The rear window heating clears the rear window of condensa-

tion.

Sun visors

The sun visors can improve visibility and contribute to safety.

Fig. 96 Switch for heated

rear window

- Press button



to switch the rear window heating on or off

Fig. 97 Sun visor

⇒ fig. 96.

The sun visors

1

for the driver and the front passenger can be pulled out of

The rear window heating only works when the ignition is switched on. An indi-

their mountings in the centre of the vehicle and turned towards the doors

cator lamp in the button lights up when the rear window heater is switched

⇒ fig. 97.

on.

The make-up mirrors in the sun visors have covers. On opening the cover

2

,

The heated rear window switches off automatically after about 10 minutes if

the mirror light* located in the headliner is automatically switched on. The

the outside temperature is above 0°C.

light switches itself off when the cover is closed and when the sun visor is

pushed back up.

Depending on the outside temperature, the exterior mirrors are heated while

the heated rear window is switched on.

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Sun blind*

Sun blinds (rear side windows)

- Pull out the blind and hook it into the hooks at the top of the door

Sun blinds are provided for the rear window and the rear side

frame ⇒ fig. 98.

windows.

Sun blind (rear window)

- Press the switch



to extend or retract the electric sun blind for

the rear window ⇒ fig. 99.

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.

Fig. 98 Sun blind

Note

extended to cover rear

• An overload cut-out may be triggered if the sun blind for the rear window

side 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 Switch for electric

sun blind on rear window

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- On vehicles equipped with a rain sensor*, you can move the

Windscreen wipers

switch

A

up and down to set the sensitivity of the rain sensor.

Windscreen wipers 

Slow wipe

- Move the lever up to position

3

The windscreen wiper lever controls the windscreen wipers

and the automatic wash and wipe.

Continuous wipe

- Move the lever up to position

4

Automatic wash and wipe

- Pull the lever towards the steering wheel,

5

, so that the wind-

screen washer is activated.

- Release the lever. The washer will stop and the wipers will keep

running for approximately 4 seconds.

Disabling the windscreen wiper

- Pull the lever to basic position

0

Fig. 100 Windscreen

wiper lever

General notes

The washers and wipers will work only when the ignition is switched on.

The windscreen wiper lever ⇒ fig. 100 has the following settings:

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

Brief wipe

function.

- Move the lever down to position to give the windscreen a brief

1

The windscreen washer jets are heated when the ignition is switched on.

wipe.

The wiper intervals in the intermittent wipe setting are also varied automati-

Intermittent wipe  / Rain sensor* (enabling)

cally according to the road speed (in addition to the manual delay setting).

- Move the lever up to position

A

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

– Move the switch Aup or down to set the wiper intervals.

will use an unnecessary amount of fluid from the reservoir.

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Rain sensor

Note

The rain sensor* will only function in the intermittent wipe position. The inter-

mittent wipe function is enabled automatically when it starts to rain.

• Check that the washer fluid reservoir is full before starting a long journey.

Fill the reservoir ⇒ page 220.

Before you reach a road speed of 6 km/h ,you will have to enable the rain

• Worn or dirty wiper blades can cause smearing on the glass which can

sensor manually by switching it off and back on again.

also impair the effectiveness of the rain sensor*. Check the condition of wind-

Use control

A

to set the sensitivity of the rain sensor*.

screen wiper blades at regular intervals.

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-

Headlight washer system

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 201. 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 judder.

Fig. 101 Headlight with

extended washer jet

Caution

• In the event of frost, check that the wiper blade has not frozen before

With the lights switched on, operate the automatic wash and wipe

enabling the windscreen wipers. Should the windscreen wiper system be

⇒ page 125, fig. 100

5

, and keep the lever pulled towards you for

enabled when the blade is frozen, this could damage it or even the wind-

at least 1 second.

screen wiper system motor.

• Make sure you switch off the windscreen wiper system (lever in position

The headlight washer jets come out of the bumper automatically (under water

0) before you use an automatic car wash. This will avoid inadvertent trig-

pressure) ⇒ fig. 101.

gering of the wipers and possible damage to the wiper system.

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Clean off stubborn dirt (insects, etc.) from the lenses at regular intervals, for

Anti-dazzle interior rear-view mirror with automatic

instance when filling the tank.

adjustment*

To ensure that the system works properly in winter, keep the nozzle holders

The automatic anti-dazzle function can be switched on and off

free of snow and remove any ice with a de-icer spray.

as desired.

Rear-view mirrors

Interior rear view mirror with manual anti-dazzle setting

Normal setting

- Point the lever at the bottom of the mirror forwards.

Anti-dazzle setting for the rear view mirror

Fig. 102 Interior rear

view mirror with anti-

- Point the lever at the bottom of the mirror to the rear.

dazzle setting: Indicator

lamp and on/off switch

Switching off anti-dazzle function

- Press button

A

⇒ fig. 102. Warning lamp goes out:

B

Switching on anti-dazzle function

- Press button

A

⇒ fig. 102. The indicator lamp

B

will light up.

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 rear view mirror will

darken automatically according to the amount of light it receives. The anti-

dazzle function is disabled if:

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• the interior lighting is switched on

Exterior mirrors

• reverse gear is engaged

The exterior mirrors are adjusted electrically.

Sensors for automatic headlights*

When the light switch is set to the AUTO position, the dipped beam head-

lights are switched on and off automatically according to the ambient light

level with the aid of the sensors located in the interior rear view mirror

⇒ page 113.

WARNING

Electrolyte fluid can leak from a broken mirror. This fluid can cause irrita-

tion to the skin, eyes and respiratory organs. Wash thoroughly with clean

water should you come into contact with this fluid. Seek medical assist-

ance if needed!

Fig. 103 Detailed view of

the armrest: Adjuster

knob

Caution

Electrolyte fluid leaking from a broken mirror can cause damage to plastic

surfaces. Use a sponge or similar to remove the fluid as soon as possible.

Adjusting the exterior mirrors

- Turn the adjuster knob to position ⇒ fig. 103

L (left exterior

mirror) or position

R

(right exterior mirror).

Note

• The rear-view mirrors automatic anti-dazzle function* will only work prop-

– Move the knob as required to adjust the exterior mirror for a good

erly if the sun blind* for the rear window is rolled down and if there are no

view behind you.

other objects preventing light from reaching the interior mirror.

• If you have to stick any type of sticker on the windscreen, do not do so in

Retracting both exterior mirrors

front of the sensors. Doing so could prevent the automatic headlight or anti-

- Turn the knob to position

A

dazzle function from working correctly or even from working at all.

It is advisable to fold the exterior mirrors, for example when parking or when

driving along narrow spaces.

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Seats and stowage

Seats and stowage

Manual adjustment of the front seats

Moving the seats forwards and backwards

- Lift the lever

1

⇒ fig. 104 and move the seat to the desired

Seat adjuster controls

position.

There are several seat adjustment functions for your conven-

- Then release the lever

1

and move the seat further until the

ience

catch engages.

WARNING

The driver's seat must only be moved forwards and backwards when the

vehicle is at a standstill. Failure to do so could result in an accident.

Adjusting the seat height*

Raising the seat

- Pull the lever

2

⇒ fig. 104 up repeatedly until the seat is in the

Fig. 104 Adjuster

controls on driver's seat

desired position.

Lowering the seat

Some of the equipment listed is only fitted on certain models or is an optional

extra.

- Press the lever

2

down repeatedly until the seat is in the

desired position.

Control switches

1

Moving the seat backwards or forwards

2

Raising/lowering the seat

WARNING

3

Adjusting the backrest angle

• The height of the driver's seat must not be adjusted while driving.

Failure to do so could result in an accident.

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Electric adjustment of front seats*

Adjusting the seat

The arrangement of the switches corresponds with the design

of the seats.

Fig. 106 Front seat: Seat

adjustment switches

The adjustment switches for the seat and backrest correspond with

the design of the seat. The seats can be adjusted merely by pressing

the corresponding switch in the required direction.

Moving the seat forwards / backwards

Fig. 105 Front seat:

Adjuster controls

- Press switch

A

⇒ fig. 105 forwards or backwards

1

⇒ fig. 106

⇒

Raising/lowering the seat

- Press switch

A

up or down ⇒

Raising/lowering the front part of the seat

- Press the front of switch

A

up or down

2

⇒

Raising/lowering the rear part of the seat

– Press the rear of switch

A

up or down

3

⇒

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Control switches

- Press the button in the appropriate direction of the arrow

A

Seat adjustment

⇒ fig. 107 to adjust the backrest ⇒

B

Backrest adjustment

C

Lumbar support*

WARNING

The front backrests must not be reclined for driving. Otherwise, safety

WARNING

belts and the airbag system might not protect as they should, with the

• The electrical seat adjustment also works when the ignition is off or

subsequent danger of injury.

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.

Lumbar support*

• Be careful when adjusting the seat height. Injuries can be caused if the

seat height is adjusted without due care and attention.

The lumbar support can be adjusted to fit the natural curve of

the spine.

Adjusting the backrest angle

Fig. 108 Front seat:

Adjuster switch for lumbar

support

Fig. 107 Front seat: Back-

rest adjuster switch

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