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Seat Exeo ST. Service Manual - part 4

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Child safety

Fitting the Top Tether child restraint to the anchoring point

Releasing the retaining strap

- Release the retainer strap in line with the instructions given by

the child safety seat manufacturer.

- Push the lock and release it from the anchoring support.

WARNING

Read and bear in mind all the WARNINGS ⇒ page 53.

Fig. 35 Retainer strap:

correct adjustment and

fitting

Securing the Top Tether child restraint to the anchoring point

situated on the vehicle luggage compartment cover

- Pull out the fastening belt of the child restraint seat according to

the manufacturer's instructions.

- Lead the Top Tether fastening belt under the rear seat head

restraint ⇒ fig. 35 (lift the head restraint where necessary).

- Slide the belt so that the Top Tether belt of the child restraint seat

is correctly secured to the luggage compartment cover

anchorage.

- Firmly tighten the Top Tether belt following the child restraint

seat manufacturer's instructions.

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Fig. 36 Some of the equipment listed in this section is only fitted on certain models or are optional extras.

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Controls and equipment

Cockpit

Stowage compartments

Overview

Depending on equipment fitted: Sound system or navigation

system

Instrument panel overview

Lockable glove compartment

157

Front passenger's airbag

Electric windows

109

Climate control

162

Door handle

Switch for heated rear window

127

Central locking switch

100

Thumbwheel for seat heating

169

Electric adjuster for exterior mirrors

132

Ashtray

154

Air outlets with thumbwheel

167

Manual gear lever

Light switch

116

Cigarette lighter / Socket

154

Lever for indicators and main beam headlights

123

Auxiliary socket

Instrument panel

Tyre pressure monitoring

Levers and switches for:

Stowage compartment

− Windscreen wipers and washer

128

Handbrake

174

− On-board computer

Seat memory*

138

− Menu display

Bonnet lock release

226

Ignition lock

171

Headlight range control

120

Depending on equipment fitted:

− coming home and leaving home: delayed lights off and

− Electronic stabilisation programme (ESP)

anticipated lights on function

119

− Warning lamp indicating that front passenger's airbag has

Lever for cruise control

178

been disabled

Steering wheel with:

− Switch for acoustic parking aid

175

− Horn

Hazard warning lights

122

− Driver's airbag

Drink holder

153

− Controls for radio and telephone*

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Adjustable steering column

170

Vehicle wallet compartment / knee airbag*

Note

• Separate operating instructions are enclosed if the vehicle is equipped

with a factory-fitted radio or navigation system.

• The arrangement of switches and controls on right-hand drive models*

may be slightly different from the layout shown in ⇒ page 56, fig. 36.

However, the symbols used to identify the controls are the same.

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Instruments

Instrument panel overview

The instrument panel is the driver's information centre.

Fig. 37 Overview of instrument panel

Coolant temperature gauge

Adjuster buttons for

Rev counter incorporating digital clock and date

61, 61

− Digital clock and date

Warning and indicator lamps

− Instrument lighting

Speedometer (incorporating mileage recorder display)

Digital display with

Fuel gauge

− Service indicator

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− Driver information system

Normal temperature

CHECK button

In normal operations, the needle will settle somewhere in the centre of the

Call-up button for service indicator

dial once the engine has reached running temperature. The temperature may

Reset button for trip recorder

also rise when the engine is working hard, especially at high outside temper-

atures. This is no cause for concern, provided the warning lamp

 does not

light up in the instrument panel.

Warning temperature

Coolant temperature gauge

If the symbol  flashes in the display, this means that either the coolant

temperature is too high or the coolant level is too low ⇒ page 78.

WARNING

• Before opening the bonnet and checking the coolant level, observe the

warning information ⇒ page 227.

• Never open the bonnet when steam or coolant is being released from it.

This could lead to burns. Wait until you can no longer see or hear escaping

steam or coolant.

Caution

Fig. 38 Engine coolant

Accessories in front of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect of the coolant. At

temperature gauge

high outside temperatures and high engine loads, there is a risk of the

engine overheating.

The coolant temperature gauge ⇒ fig. 38 only works when the ignition is

switched on. In order to avoid engine damage, please read the following

notes for the different temperature ranges.

Cold temperature

If the needle is still on the left of the dial, this indicates that the engine has

not yet reached operating temperature. Avoid high revs and heavy accelera-

tion and do not make the engine work hard.

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Rev counter

For the sake of the environment

The rev counter indicates the number of engine revolutions

Changing up a gear early will help you to save fuel and minimise engine

per minute.

noise.

Digital clock and date

Your vehicle is equipped with a quartz clock.

Fig. 39 Detailed view of

the dash panel insert:

Rev. counter

You should select a lower gear if the engine speed drops below 1500 rpm.

The start of the red zone on the dial indicates the maximum engine speed

which may be used when the engine is warm and after it has been run in prop-

Fig. 40 Detail of the dash

erly. However, it is advisable to change up a gear or lift your foot off the accel-

panel insert: Digital clock

erator before the needle reaches the red zone.

The time and date are set using the + and buttons.

Caution

The rev. counter needle ⇒ fig. 39 must only reach the red zone for a short

Setting the hour

period, otherwise the engine could be damaged. The start of the red zone on

- Press the

MODE

button. The hour display will start to flash.

the dial is different for some engine versions.

– Use the + and - buttons to set the hour.

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Setting the minutes

When the ignition is switched off, the mileage recorder and the digital clock

with date display can be switched on for a few seconds by pressing the CHECK

- Keep pressing the

MODE

button until the minutes display

button ⇒ page 59, fig. 37

flashes.

- Use the + and buttons to set the minutes.

Instrument lighting

Setting the date

- Keep pressing the

MODE

button until the date display (day)

The brightness of the instrument lighting can be adjusted as

flashes.

required.

- Use the + and buttons to set the day.

- Keep pressing the

MODE

button until the month display flashes.

– Use the + and buttons to set the month.

- Keep pressing the

MODE

button until the year display flashes.

– Use the + and buttons to set the year.

Disabling the date display

- Keep pressing the

MODE

button until the complete date display

flashes.

Fig. 41 Instrument panel

lighting

- Use the button to disable the date display.

Press the "+" button to increase the brightness of the instrument

Enabling the date display

lighting.

- Keep pressing the

MODE

button until the complete date display

flashes.

Press the "-" button to reduce the brightness of the instrument

lighting.

- Use the + button to enable the date display.

The instrument lighting (dials and needles), the centre console illumination

When the display stops flashing, this means the setting you are performing

and the illumination of the displays are regulated by a light sensor incorpo-

is completed and the time and date have been successfully stored.

rated in the instrument panel, depending on the outside light.

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Speedometer with distance display

Fault display

If there is a fault in the instrument panel, the letters DEF will appear perma-

The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle and the

nently in the trip recorder display. Please have the fault rectified as soon as

distance travelled.

possible.

Electronic immobiliser

The vehicle key data is consulted when the ignition is switched on.

If an uncoded key is used, the message SAFE will appear in the trip recorder

display. The vehicle can no longer be started if that happens.

Fuel reserve

The display only works when the ignition is switched on.

Fig. 42 Detail of the dash

When the needle reaches the reserve zone, the symbol  lights up in the

panel insert: Distance

instrument cluster display ⇒ page 80. At this point there are still about 8 to

display

10 litres of fuel left in the tank. This is your reminder to fill up soon.

You can consult the tank capacity of your vehicle in the ⇒ page 304, “Dimen-

The distance is normally stated in kilometres (km). On some models,

sions and capacities” section.

however, the mileage recorder will show “miles”.

Lower distance display

Caution

The lower distance display records the vehicle's total mileage.

Never run the tank completely dry. If there is an irregular fuel supply, misfiring

Upper distance display (trip recorder)

can occur. This means that fuel could reach the exhaust system without

burning. This may lead to the catalytic converter reheating and being

The upper distance display shows the distance that has been travelled since

damaged.

the trip recorder was last reset. It is used to measure short journeys. The last

digit of the trip recorder indicates distances of 100 metres or tenths of a mile.

The upper distance display can be reset to zero by pressing the reset button

⇒ fig. 42.

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CHECK button

Calling up driver messages

If a Priority 1 symbol flashes in the display ⇒ page 75, or if the bulb monitor

detects a failure of one of the lights ⇒ page 81, the relevant driver informa-

tion can be called up again by briefly pressing the

CHECK

button. For

example:

Switch off engine, check oil level

The message will disappear from the display after about 5 seconds.

Speed warning

You can press the

button to set speed limit warning 1 ⇒ page 83,

CHECK

“Setting speed limit warning 1” while the vehicle is moving. Speed limit

warning 2* can only be set when the ignition is switched off ⇒ page 84,

Fig. 43 Detail of the dash

“Setting speed limit warning 2”.

panel insert: CHECK

button

The

CHECK

button has the following functions:

Enabling the digital clock and the distance display

When the ignition is switched off, the distance display and the digital clock

with date display can be enabled for a few seconds by pressing the

CHECK

button ⇒ fig. 43.

Starting check procedure (auto-check control)

The auto-check control ⇒ page 75 checks important components and vehicle

systems. These background checks are run constantly, as long as the ignition

is switched on.

You can start the “check procedure” manually by pressing the

button

CHECK

with the ignition switched on. This function check can be started with the

engine either stationary or running, but not at road speeds above 5 km/h.

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Warning and indicator lamps

Cruise control

⇒ page 67



Trailer indicators

⇒ page 67

General description



The warning and indicator lamps indicate a number of

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

⇒ page 67



different functions and possible faults.

Seat belt warning

⇒ page 68



Left indicators

⇒ page 68



Electronic stabilisation programme (ESP)

⇒ page 68



Alternator

⇒ page 69



Main beam headlights

⇒ page 69



Engine management (alternative to )

⇒ page 69



Glow plug system (alternative to )

⇒ page 70



Fault in brake system / handbrake is

⇒ page 70



applied

Fig. 44 Instrument panel with warning and indicator lamps

Right indicators

⇒ page 68



Exhaust emission control system

⇒ page 66



Note

Airbag system

⇒ page 66

A number of functions are monitored by the auto-check control ⇒ page 75. If



a malfunction should occur, this will be shown by the display in the instru-

ment cluster either with a red symbol (priority 1 - danger) or a yellow symbol

Tyre pressure too low

⇒ page 66



(priority 2 - warning).

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Exhaust emission control system 

Tyre pressure monitoring display* 

The tyre pressure should be corrected as soon as possible if

If the warning lamp lights up continuously you should take your vehicle to a

specialist garage as soon as possible in order to have the fault rectified.

it is too low.

If the warning lamp flashes drive on at reduced speed and seek professional

help in order to avoid damage to the catalytic converter.

For further information on the catalytic converter ⇒ page 196.

Airbag system 

This warning lamp monitors the airbag and belt tension

device system.

The warning lamp  should light up for a few seconds when the ignition is

switched on.

Fig. 45 Display: system

fault

If the warning lamp does not go out, or if it lights up, flashes or flickers when

the vehicle is moving, this indicates a malfunction in the system.

WARNING

If a malfunction should occur, have the system checked immediately by a

specialist garage. Otherwise there is a risk that the airbag system and/or

belt tensioners may not be triggered in an accident.

Fig. 46 Display: warning

message

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The yellow warning  lamp remains on if the system is faulty or if

Trailer indicators* 

the pressure is too low in at least one tyre. In the event of a system

fault, the letters TPMS are displayed in the centre of the instrument

This indicator lamp flashes when the indicators are operating

panel ⇒ page 66, fig. 45. If the tyre pressure drops rapidly, the

while towing a caravan or trailer.

message

⇒ page 66, fig. 46 will be shown on the central display

The indicator lamp  flashes when the indicators are operated if a trailer is

of the instrument panel. If the pressure loss is more gradual, the

correctly coupled to the vehicle.

message

⇒ page 66, fig. 46 will be shown on the central display

of the instrument panel. This message does not show the tyre

Where a turn signal lamp does not work, either on the trailer or on the towing

affected. Should any of these warnings be displayed:

vehicle, the indicator lamp will not flash.

- Stop the engine.

- Check the tyres. Although the warning corresponds to just one

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 

tyre, you should also check the others.

The warning lamp monitors the ABS and the integrated elec-

- Correct the tyre pressure ⇒ page 243.

tronic differential lock (EDL).

For more detailed information on the tyre pressure monitoring system, please

The warning lamp  lights up for a few seconds when the ignition is

refer to ⇒ page 242.

switched on and while the engine is being started. The lamp goes out again

after the system has run through an automatic test sequence.

There is a fault in the ABS if:

Cruise control system* 

• the warning lamp does not light up when the ignition is switched on,

• The warning lamp does not go out again after a few seconds.

The indicator lamp  on the instrument panel lights up when the cruise

• The warning lamp lights up when the vehicle is moving.

control system is operating.

The vehicle can still brake in the normal way (except that the ABS control func-

tion is out of action). Please take the vehicle to a specialist garage as soon as

possible. For further information on the ABS ⇒ page 190.

If a malfunction should occur in the ABS, the ESP warning lamp will also light

up.

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Entire brake system fault

Seat belt warning lamp* 

If the ABS warning lamp  lights up together with the brake warning lamp

 ⇒ page 70 (with the handbrake released), this indicates not only a fault

The warning lamp acts as a reminder to the driver to fasten

in the ABS function, but probably also a malfunction in the main brake system

the seat belt.

as well ⇒

After switching on the ignition, the warning lamp  will remain lit until the

The symbol  will light up in the instrument panel if a fault occurs in the

driver and front passenger (if applicable) have fastened their seat belts.

brake system. Please refer to ⇒ page 77.

When the vehicle has reached a certain speed, you will also hear a warning

Electronic differential lock (EDL) fault

signal and the warning light will flash.

The EDL works in conjunction with the ABS. The ABS indicator lamp will light

For further information on the seat belts, see ⇒ page 22.

up  to indicate an EDL fault. Please take the vehicle to a specialist garage

as soon as possible. For further information on the EDL ⇒ page 191.

Indicators and hazard warning lights  

WARNING

• Before opening the bonnet and checking the brake fluid level, observe

Depending on which turn signal is operated, either the left  or right  indi-

the warning information in ⇒ page 227, “Work in the engine compart-

cator lamp flashes. Both indicator lamps will flash when the hazard warning

ment”.

lights are switched on.

• If the brake warning lamp  should light up together with the ABS

If one turn signal fails, the indicator lamp will start flashing twice as fast as

warning lamp , stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid

normal.

level in the reservoir. If the fluid level has dropped below the "MIN" mark

This does not apply when towing a trailer. Where a turn signal lamp does not

you must not drive on otherwise there may be an increased accident risk.

Obtain technical assistance.

work, either on the trailer or on the towing vehicle, the indicator lamp will not

flash. For further information on the indicators, see ⇒ page 123.

• If the brake fluid level is correct, the fault in the brake system may have

been caused by a fault in the ABS control function. As a result, the rear

wheels can lock relatively easily when braking. Under certain circum-

stances, the rear of the vehicle could suddenly sway from side to side, with

Electronic stabilisation programme 

the subsequent danger of skidding. Drive carefully to the nearest specialist

garage and have the fault rectified.

This warning lamp monitors the electronic stabilisation

program (ESP).

The warning lamp  has the following functions:

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• It will start flashing to indicate that ESP is counteracting an unstable

driving condition.

Caution

• It lights up when the ignition is switched on for approx. 2 seconds while

If the coolant warning lamp  in the instrument panel lights up as well as the

the function is checked.

alternator waning lamp while driving ⇒ page 78, stop the vehicle immedi-

ately and switch off the engine. In this case the coolant pump is no longer

• The warning lamp will light up if there is a malfunction in the ESP.

being driven, and there is a risk of engine damage.

• It will light up after the battery has been disconnected.

• The warning lamp will light up if the ESP is switched off.

• It will also come on if a fault should occur in the ABS because the ESP

Main beam headlights 

operates in conjunction with the ABS.

If the ESP warning lamp lights up and stays on after the engine is started, this

The indicator lamp  lights up when the main beams are on or when the

may mean that the control system has temporarily switched off the ESP. In this

headlight flasher is operated.

case the ESP can be reactivated by switching the ignition off and then on

again. After this the warning lamp should go out to show that the system is

For further information on the main beam headlights, see ⇒ page 123.

fully functional.

The warning lamp will light up when the ignition is switched on if the battery

has been disconnected and then reconnected. It should go out again after

Engine management 

driving a short distance if the steering wheel is turned slightly.

This warning lamp monitors the engine management system

For further information on the ESP, see ⇒ page 191.

for petrol engines.

The warning lamp  (Electronic Power Control) lights up while the function

Alternator 

is being checked.

The warning lamp signals a fault in the alternator or in the

Note

vehicle's electrical system.

If the warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is moving, this indicates a fault

The warning lamp  lights up when the ignition is switched on. It should

in the engine management system. The vehicle must be taken immediately to

switch off after the engine has started.

a specialist garage to have the engine serviced.

If the warning lamp  lights up when you are driving, you can normally

continue as far as the nearest specialist garage. However, given that the

battery will be running down, any electrical consumption not absolutely vital

should be switched off.

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