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Seat Exeo ST. Service Manual - part 8

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Lights and visibility

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Coming home and leaving home functions*

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

changed unintentionally.

The coming home and leaving home functions are used to

light up the surroundings in the dark. The front fog lights, the

The coming home and leaving home functions are controlled by light sensors

rear side lights and the number plate light switch on.

in the rear view mirror housing. The system will function when the following

requirements are met:

• The knob is set to position 1.

• The headlights and the ignition are switched off.

• Dark conditions; the sensors register little or no light.

Coming home

When the system is enabled and it is dark, the corresponding exterior lights

switch on as soon as the driver's door is opened.

The exterior lights will stay on for up to a maximum of 2 minutes as long as

one of the doors or the tailgate is open.

Fig. 87 Detailed view of

the instrument panel:

The exterior lights stay on for about 30 seconds to light up the area in front of

Coming home and leaving

the car after all the doors and the tailgate have been closed.

home functions

This time interval is factory-set, but you can have it changed by a specialist

garage to suit your own requirements (max. setting is 60 seconds).

Enabling the functions

- Briefly press the knob ⇒ fig. 87 to release it from its set position.

Leaving home

The exterior lights are switched on when the vehicle is unlocked with the



- Turn the knob to position 1.

button on the remote control key.

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

The exterior lights go out when the driver's door is opened or after 60

changed unintentionally.

seconds when the vehicle locks itself again automatically ⇒ page 106.

Disabling the functions

WARNING

- Briefly press the knob ⇒ fig. 87 to release it from its set position.

Before leaving the vehicle, remove the key from the ignition, as the lights

will not go out if the coming home is enabled. This will lead to battery

- Turn the knob to position 0.

discharge and vehicle breakdown.

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120

Lights and visibility

- Press the + button to increase the brightness.

Note

• If you always wish to use the coming home and leaving home functions,

- Press the button to reduce the brightness.

you can leave them permanently switched on. As the system is controlled via

a light sensor, it will only work in dark conditions.

With the ignition switched on

• Permanent use of the coming home and leaving home functions, particu-

The lighting of the digital displays will adjust automatically, depending on

larly on short journeys, will increase the load on the battery. To make sure the

the ambient light.

battery is always sufficiently charged, occasionally drive longer distances.

With the vehicle's lights switched on

• If the fog lights have been switched on by the coming home and leaving

home functions, they will always be switched off when you switch on the igni-

When the vehicle's lights are switched on, the brightness of the instrument

tion.

lighting, displays and centre console lighting can be varied by pressing the

+ and buttons.

• Observe all relevant legal requirements when using the signalling and

lighting systems described here.

Headlight range control 

Instrument lighting

When the dipped beam headlights are switched on, the range

The brightness of the instrument lighting, displays and

of the headlights can be adjusted to suit the load being

carried.

centre console lighting can be varied as required.

Fig. 88 Instrument panel

Fig. 89 Headlight range

lighting

control

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121

– Briefly press the knob  ⇒ page 120, fig. 89 to release it from

Daytime running lights*

its set position.

The daytime running lights turn on automatically when the

- Turn the knob to the required setting.

ignition is switched on.

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

changed unintentionally.

Settings

The settings roughly correspond to the following load conditions:

O

Two front occupants, luggage compartment empty

1

Full load of occupants, luggage compartment empty

2

Full load of occupants, luggage compartment loaded

3

Driver only, luggage compartment loaded

Caution

Fig. 90 Daytime running

lights switch

Always adjust the headlights to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic. Make sure

you lower the headlights when the vehicle is more heavily laden.

Enabling the functions

- Briefly press the knob ⇒ fig. 90 to release it from its set position.

Dynamic headlight range control

- Turn the knob to position 1.

On vehicles with xenon gas-discharge bulbs, the headlights automatically

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

adapt to suit the load being carried when the ignition is switched on. The

changed unintentionally.

headlights are also automatically adjusted when the vehicle is in motion (e.g.

when accelerating and braking).

Disabling the functions

- Briefly press the knob ⇒ fig. 90 to release it from its set position.

- Turn the knob to position 0.

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122

Lights and visibility

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

The dynamic cornering light gives better illumination of the curve zone and

changed unintentionally.

the side of the road when driving around a bend ⇒ fig. 91. The dynamic

cornering light is controlled automatically depending on the speed and the

steering wheel angle.

This button activates or deactivates the daytime running lights function. With

the function activated, when the ignition is switched on the daytime running

The dipped-beam headlights are regulated automatically when you drive

lights are turned on automatically.

around a bend, 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.

Adaptive headlights* (for cornering)

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. 91 Self-directing

Fig. 92 Centre console:

headlights when driving

Switch for hazard warning

lights

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123

– Press the switch  ⇒ page 122, fig. 92 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

All four indicators flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are

the parking lights and the headlight flasher.

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. 93 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. 93.

- 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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Lights and visibility

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. 94 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. 94 for the front interior light has the

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

only work with the ignition off.

following functions:

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125

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. 95 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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Lights and visibility

Rear reading lights

Luggage compartment lighting

Fig. 97 Detailed view of

the top of the luggage

Fig. 96 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.

The light ⇒ fig. 97 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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Lights and visibility

127

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. 98 Switch for heated

rear window

- Press button



to switch the rear window heating on or off

Fig. 99 Sun visor

⇒ fig. 98.

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. 99.

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 wing mirrors are also heated

while the heated rear window is turned on.

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128

Lights and visibility

Sun blind*

Windscreen wipers

The rear side windows are fitted with sun blinds.

Windscreen wipers 

The windscreen wiper lever controls the windscreen wipers

and the automatic wash and wipe.

Fig. 100 Sun blind

extended to cover rear

side window

Sun blinds (rear side windows)

Fig. 101 Windscreen

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

wiper lever

frame ⇒ fig. 100.

The windscreen wiper lever ⇒ fig. 101 has the following settings:

Brief wipe

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

1

wipe.

Intermittent wipe  / Rain sensor* (enabling)

- Move the lever up to position

2

– Move the switch A up or down to set the wiper intervals.

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Lights and visibility

Intermittent wipe

Note

- Push the windscreen wiper lever forwards until it clicks into the

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

1

first position ⇒ fig. 102 . The rear window wiper will wipe the

Fill the reservoir ⇒ page 234.

window approximately every 4 seconds.

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

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

Automatic wash/wipe 

screen wiper blades at regular intervals.

- Push the lever forwards to position . The rear window wiper

2

will work for the time you hold the lever in this position.

Rear window wiper 

- Release the lever. The rear window wiper will keep working for

approximately 4 seconds.

The windscreen wiper lever also operates the rear window

wiper and the automatic wash/wipe.

Deactivating the interval wipe function

- Pull the lever backwards until it returns to its original position.

The rear window wiper will start working automatically if reverse gear is

engaged while the windscreen wipers are switched on.

WARNING

For correct visibility and safe driving, the wiper must be in perfect condition

⇒ page 215. Failure to do so could result in an accident.

Caution

Fig. 102 Windscreen

In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blades are not frozen to the

wiper lever

glass before using the windscreen wipers/rear window wiper. The windscreen

wiper blades and even the windscreen wiper motor could be damaged if you

start the windscreen wipers/rear window wiper with the blades frozen to the

The rear window wiper and the automatic wash/wipe system are

glass.

switched on as follows:

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Headlight washer system

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

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

Fig. 103 Headlight with

Anti-dazzle interior rear-view mirror with automatic

extended washer jet

adjustment*

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

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

⇒ page 128, fig. 101

5

, and keep the lever pulled towards you for

as desired.

at least 1 second.

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

pressure) ⇒ fig. 103.

Clean off stubborn 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.

Fig. 104 Interior rear

view mirror with anti-

dazzle setting: Indicator

lamp and on/off switch

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Switching off anti-dazzle function

Caution

- Press button

A

⇒ page 131, fig. 104. Warning lamp goes

B

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

out:

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

Switching on anti-dazzle function

- Press button

A

⇒ page 131, fig. 104. The indicator lamp

B

Note

will light up.

• The rear-view mirror's automatic anti-dazzle function* will only work prop-

erly if the sun blind* for the rear window is retracted and if there are no other

objects preventing light from reaching the interior mirror.

Anti-dazzle function

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

The anti-dazzle function is activated every time the ignition is switched on.

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

The green indicator lamp lights up in the mirror housing.

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

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:

Exterior mirrors

• the interior lighting is switched on

• 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 117.

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. 105 Detailed view of

the armrest: Adjuster

knob

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