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Seat Altea Freetrack. Service Manual - part 16

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Raising the vehicle

- Locate the jacking point under the door sill closest to the wheel

being changed ⇒ fig. 178.

The vehicle must be raised with a jack to remove the wheel.

- Wind up the jack under the jacking point until the arm of the jack

is directly below the vertical rib under the door sill.

- Align the jack so that the arm of the jack fits around the rib under

the door sill and the movable base plate of the jack is flat on the

ground ⇒ fig. 179.

- Raise the vehicle until the defective wheel is just clear of the

ground.

Recesses at the front and rear of the door sills mark the jacking points

⇒ fig. 178. A position has been made for each wheel. Do not fit the jack

anywhere else.

Fig. 178 The jacking

points

An unstable surface under the jack may cause the vehicle to slip off the jack.

Therefore, the jack must be fitted on solid ground offering good support. Use

a large and stable base, if necessary. On a hard, slippery surface (such as

tiles) use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the jack from slipping.

WARNING

• Take all precautions so that the base of the jack does not slip. Failure to

do so could result in an accident.

• The vehicle can be damaged if the jack is not applied at the correct

jacking points. There is also a risk of injury since the jack can slip off

suddenly if it is not properly engaged.

Fig. 179 Fitting the jack

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Jacking points for vehicles with sill panels*.

Removing and fitting the wheel

For removal and fitting the wheel, the following tasks must be

completed.

Fig. 180 Plastic sill panel

with a cover for the jack

Fig. 181 Changing the

anchor

wheel: hexagonal socket

in screwdriver handle to

turn the wheel bolts after

Vehicles equipped with plastic sill panels, with covers*

they have been loosened

- Remove the cover to access the points for the vehicle jackA

anchor ⇒ fig. 180.

Change the wheel as described below after loosening the wheel

bolts and raising the vehicle with the jack.

- Turn the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow, and extract

it from its slot ⇒ fig. 180.

Removing a wheel

- Once the cover is loosened, it hangs by a strap to prevent its

- Unscrew the bolts using the hexagonal tool in the handle of the

loss.

screwdriver (vehicle tool) and place them on a clean surface

⇒ fig. 181.

Fitting a wheel

- Screw in the wheel bolts and tighten them lightly using the

hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle.

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The wheel bolts should be clean and turn easily. Before fitting the spare

- Insert the adapter onto the wheel bolt and push it on as far as it

wheel, inspect the condition of the wheel and hub mounting surfaces. These

will go ⇒ fig. 182.

surfaces must be clean before fitting the wheel.

- Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over the adapter.

The hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle makes it easier to turn the

wheel bolts when they are loose. The reversible screwdriver blade should be

- Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt as appropriate.

removed when the tool is used for this purpose.

If tyres with a specific direction of rotation are fitted, note the direction of

Error code

rotation.

The code number of the anti-theft wheel bolt is stamped on the front of the

adaptor.

Note

The code number should be noted and kept in a safe place, as it is only by

Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to loosen or

using the code number that a duplicate adaptor can be obtained from an

tighten the wheel bolts.

Authorised Service Centre.

Anti-theft wheel bolts

Tyres with directional tread pattern

A special adapter is required to turn the anti-theft wheel

Tyres with directional tread pattern must be fitted so that they

bolts.

rotate in the correct direction.

A directional tread pattern can be identified by arrows on the sidewall that

point in the direction of rotation. Always note the direction of rotation indi-

cated when fitting the wheel. This is important so that these tyres can give

maximum grip and avoid excessive noise, tread wear and aquaplaning.

If, in an emergency, you have to fit the spare wheel so it rotates in the wrong

direction, you must drive extremely carefully. The tyre will not give optimum

performance. This is particularly important when driving on wet roads.

To benefit from the advantages of tyres with this type of tread pattern, the

defective tyre should be replaced as soon as possible so that all tyres again

rotate in the correct direction.

Fig. 182 Anti-theft wheel

bolt

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Tyre repair kit (Tyre-Mobility-System)*

Note

Seek professional assistance if the repair of a tyre puncture is not possible

General information and safety notes

with the sealing compound.

Your vehicle is equipped with a tyre repair kit: the Tyre Mobility System.

In the event of a tyre puncture, sealing compound and an air compressor are

Preparation work

located in the luggage compartment under the floor panel.

Certain steps must be taken before repairing a tyre.

The Tyre Mobility System will reliably seal punctures caused by the penetra-

tion of a foreign body of up to about 4 mm in diameter.

-

If you have a flat tyre or puncture, park the vehicle as far away

It is not necessary to remove the foreign body from the tyre.

from the flow of traffic as possible.

Instructions for the sealing compound are located on the sealing compound

-

Apply the handbrake firmly.

container.

–

Engage first gear, or put the selector lever to position P.

Notes for the proper use of the air compressor are included in an additional

instruction leaflet.

–

All passengers should leave the vehicle. They should wait in a

safe area (for instance behind the roadside crash barrier).

WARNING

–

Check whether a repair is possible using the Tyre Mobility System

• Do not attempt to repair a puncture with the sealing compound if the

“General information and safety notes.”

tyre has been damaged by driving the car after the tyre has lost its air.

• Always observe warnings and follow instructions concerning

-

Unscrew inflation cap from the affected wheel.

compressor and sealing compound carefully.

–

Take the tyre repair kit out of the luggage compartment.

• Do not drive faster than 80 km/h, avoid heavy acceleration, hard

braking and fast cornering.

• Tyres which have been repaired with sealing compound are only suit-

WARNING

able for temporary use over a short period. Therefore, please drive carefully

to the next available qualified workshop.

Put the hazard warning lights on and place the warning triangle in position.

This is for your own safety and also warns other road users.

For the sake of the environment

Caution

Used sealing compound containers should be disposed of at a proper facility.

Take special care if you have to repair a tyre on a gradient.

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Fuse cover underneath the steering wheel

Fuses

- Switch off the ignition and the component concerned.

Changing a fuse

- Identify the fuse for the failed component ⇒ page 254.

If a fuse has blown it must be replaced

- Take the plastic clip from inside the fuse cover, fit it onto the

blown fuse and pull the fuse out.

- Replace the blown fuse (which will have a melted metal strip)

with a new fuse of the same ampere rating.

Fuse cover in engine compartment

- Switch off the ignition and the component concerned.

- Prise off the fuse cover in the engine compartment by pressing

the tabs towards the centre of the cover ⇒ fig. 184.

- Identify the fuse for the failed component ⇒ page 254.

Fig. 183 Left side of dash

- Take the plastic clip from inside the fuse cover (at left-hand end

panel: Fuse box cover

of the dash panel), fit it onto the blown fuse and pull the fuse out.

- Replace the blown fuse (which will have a melted metal strip)

with a new fuse of the same ampere rating.

- Carefully fit the fuse cover back on to ensure no water can enter

the fuse box.

The individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses. The fuses are located

behind a cover at the left-hand end of the dash panel and on the left-hand

side of the engine compartment.

The electric windows are protected by circuit breakers. These reset automat-

ically after a few seconds when the overload (caused for example by frozen

Fig. 184 Fuse box cover

windows) has been corrected.

in engine compartment

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Colour coding of fuses

Colour

Amperes

light brown

5

red

10

Blue

15

yellow

20

natural (white)

25

green

30

orange

40

red

50

white

80

Blue

100

grey

150

violet

200

WARNING

Never “repair” damaged fuses and never replace them with fuses with a

higher rating. Failure to comply could result in fire. This could also cause

damage to other parts of the electrical system.

Note

• If a newly replaced fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical

system must be checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible.

• If you replace a fuse with a stronger fuse, you could cause damage to

another location in the electrical system.

• Always keep some spare fuses in the vehicle. These are available from

SEAT dealers.

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Fuses on left side of dash panel

Fuses

Number

Consumer

Amperes

1

Vacant

2

Vacant

3

Vacant

4

Vacant

5

Vacant

6

Vacant

7

Vacant

8

Vacant

9

Airbag

5

10

RSE input (roof screen)

10

11

Vacant

11

Vacant

12

Left xenon headlight

10

13

Heating controls / ESP, ASR switch / Reverse / Preinstallation of telephone / Tomtom Navigator

5

ABS/ESP switchboard / Engine / Headlights / Trailer switchboard / Light switch / Instrument panel / 4x4

14

10

switchboard^a)

15

Headlight regulation switchboard / Heated wipers / Instrument lights / Diagnosis Switchboard

10

16

Right xenon headlight

10

17

Engine management

10

18

Vacant

19

Vacant

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Number

Consumer

Amperes

20

Park Pilot (Parking assistant) / Gear lever/ ESP switchboard

10

21

Cable control unit

7,5

22

Volumetric alarm sensor/ Alarm horn

5

23

Diagnosis / Rain sensor / Light switch

10

24

Vacant

25

Switchboard coupling automatic gearbox

20

26

Vacuum pump

20

27

RSE input (roof screen)

10

28

Rear wiper motor / Switchboard wiring

20

29

Vacant

30

Cigarette lighter / socket

20

31

Vacant

32

Vacant

33

Heater

40

34

Vacant

35

Vacant

36

Engine management

10

37

Engine management

10

38

Engine management

10

39

Trailer control unit (coupling)

15

40

Trailer control unit (indicators, brakes and left side)

20

41

Trailer control unit (fog light, reversing light and right side)

20

42

Vacant

43

Trailer pre-installation

40

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Number

Consumer

Amperes

44

Rear window heater

25

45

Electric windows (front)

30

46

Rear electric windows

30

47

Engine (Fuel control unit, petrol relay)

15

48

Convenience controls

20

49

Heating controls

40

50

Heated seats

30

51

Sunroof

20

52

Headlight washer system

20

53

Vacant

54

Taxi (taximeter power supply)

5

55

Vacant

56

Taxi (taximeter power supply)

15

57

Vacant

58

Central locking control unit

30

^a) For four-wheel drive vehicles.

Some of the electrical items listed in the table are only fitted on certain

models or are optional extras.

Please note that the above list, while correct at the time of printing, is subject

to alterations. If discrepancies should occur, please refer to the sticker on the

inside of the fuse cover for the correct information for your model.

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Fuses layout, engine compartment, left part

Fuses

Number

Consumer

Amperes

1

Windscreen wipers

30

2

Steering column

5

3

Cable control unit

5

4

ABS

30

5

AQ gearbox

15

6

instrument panel

5

7

Vacant

8

Radio

15

9

Telephone/TomTom Navigator

5

Engine management

5

10

Engine management

10

11

Vacant

12

Electronic control unit

5

Petrol injection module supply

25

13

Diesel injection module supply

30

14

Coil

20

Engine management

5

15

Pump relay

10

16

ABS pump

30

17

Horn

15

18

Vacant

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Number

Consumer

Amperes

19

Clean

30

20

Vacant

21

Lambda probe

15

22

Brake pedal, speed sensor

5

Engine management

5

23

Engine management

10

Engine management

15

24

ARF, gearbox valve

10

25

Right lighting

40

26

Left lighting

40

Engine management

40

27

Engine management

50

28

Ignition key

40

Electric windows (front and back)

50

29

Electric windows (front)

30

30

Ignition key

40

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Position in engine compartment: Side box

Fuses

Number

Consumer

Amperes

Alternator < 140 W

150

B1

Alternator > 140 W

200

C1

Power steering servo

80

D1

Multi-terminal voltage supply “30”. Internal fuse box

100

E1

Ventilator > 500 W / Ventilator < 500 W

80/50

F1

PTCs (Supplementary electrical heating using air)

80

G1

PTC (Supplementary electrical heating using air)

40

H1

Central locking control unit

Some of the electrical items listed in the table are only fitted on certain

A bulb should only be replaced by one of the same type. The type is inscribed

models or are optional extras.

on the bulb, either on the glass part or on the base.

Please note that the above list, while correct at the time of printing, is subject

It is highly recommended to keep a box of spare bulbs in the vehicle. At the

to alterations.

very least, the bulbs that most affect road safety should have spares in the

vehicle.

Main headlights

Dipped beam - H7

Bulb change

Main beam - H1

Position - W5W

General notes

Turn signals - PY21W

Before changing any bulb, first turn off the equipment concerned.

Do not touch the bulb glass. Fingerprints vaporise in the heat, causing a

reduction in the bulb life and condensation on the mirror surface, thus

reducing efficiency.

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Xenon headlights²³⁾/self-directing

Note

Dipped and full beam - D1S²⁴⁾

• Due to the difficulty in accessing the lamps, any replacement work should

Flashes and extra full beam - H1

be done by a SEAT dealer. However, the following is a description of how to

Position W5W

change the bulbs except for the fog lights and interior bulbs.

Turn signals PY21W

Fog lights

Fog lights - H3

Main headlight lamps

Fixed rear light

Stop/Position - P21W²⁵⁾

Turn signals - P21W

Rear tailgate light unit

Fog light (driver's side) - P21W

Reverse (passenger's side) - P21W

Position - W5W

Side indicator

Side indicator - W5W

Registration plate light

Fig. 185

Main headlight

Registration plate light - C5W

lamps

A

Turn signals

B

Dipped headlights

C

Main beam headlights

²³⁾ On this type of headlight, the bulb changes must be made by the SEAT dealer, given

D

Side lights

that complex elements must be removed from the vehicle and a reset must be made

on the automatic control system incorporated.

²⁴⁾ The Xenon bulbs discharge 2.5 times the light flux and have an average lifespan of 5

times more than that of halogen bulbs, this means that, except due to unusual circum-

stances, there is no need to change the bulbs for the whole life of the vehicle.

²⁵⁾ Electronically controlled single filament bulb for Stop/side bulbs. If the bulb blows it

will not work in either position or Stop.

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Turn signal lamps

Dipped beam lights

Fig. 186 Turn signal

Fig. 187 Dipped head-

lamps

lights

- Raise the bonnet.

- Rotate the lamp holder ⇒ fig. 186

to the left and pull.

A

– 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. 188 Dipped head-

lights

- Raise the bonnet.

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