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Practical tips
disconnected, some of the vehicle's functions
ar
e “l
ost” (
›
››
table on page 330). These
functions will require resetting after the bat-
tery is reconnected.
Deactivate the anti-theft alarm* before you
disconnect the battery Otherwise the alarm
will be triggered.
Function Reprogramming
One-touch function of
the electric windows
›
››
page 140, One-touch
opening and closing*.
Remote control key
If the vehicle does not re-
spond to the key, they
shoul
d be synchronised
›››
page 135.
Digital clock
›››
page 114.
ESC w
arning lamp
After driving for a few me-
tres, the warning l
amp
goes out again.
If the vehicle is not used for long periods
The v
ehicl
e has a syst
em for monitoring the
current consumption when the engine is left
unused for long periods of time
›››
page 261.
Some functions, such as the interior lights, or
the remote door opening, may be temporarily
disabled to prevent the battery from running
flat. These functions will come back on as
soon as the ignition is switched on and the
engine started.
Winter conditions
During the winter, the starting power may be
reduced, and if necessary, the battery should
be charged
›››
in Important safety warn-
ings f
or handling a v
ehicl
e battery on
page 330
Warning lamp
It lights up
Alternator fault.
The control lamp lights up when the ignition is
s
wit
ched on. It shoul
d go out when the engine
has started running.
If the control lamp lights up while driving,
the alternator is no longer charging the bat-
tery. You should immediately drive to the
nearest specialised workshop.
You should avoid using electrical equipment
that is not absolutely necessary because this
will drain the battery.
Important safety warnings for han-
dling a vehicle battery
All work on batteries requires specialist
kno
wl
edge
. Please refer to a SEAT Official
Service or a workshop specialising in batter-
ies: risk of burns or exploding battery!
The battery must not be opened. Never try
to change the fluid level of the battery. Oth-
erwise explosive gas is released from the bat-
tery that could cause an explosion.
Wear eye protection.
Battery acid is very corrosive and caustic.
Wear prot
ective gloves and eye protection. In
the event of electrolyte splashes, rinse off with
plenty of water.
Fires, sparks, open flames and smoking are
prohibited.
The batt
ery should only be charged in a well-
ventilat
ed zone. Risk of explosion!
Keep children away from acid and batteries!
WARNING
●
When repairing or working on the el
ectri-
cal system, proceed as follows:
–
1. Remove the key from the ignition. The
negative cable on the battery must be
disconnected.
–
2. When the repair is finished, recon-
nect the negative pole of the battery.
●
Switch off all electrical devices before
reconnecting the battery. Reconnect first
the positive cable and then the negative
cable. Never reverse the polarity of the
330
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