Engine Oil Pressure; Electromechanical Steering - Seat ALTEA Owner's Manual

Engine oil pressure 
If this warning lamp is red it indicates that the engine oil pressure is too
low.
If this warning symbol starts to flash, and is accompanied by three audible
warnings, switch off the engine and check the oil level. If necessary, add
more oil ⇒ p age 207.
The instrument panel displays the following message
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If the symbol flashes although the oil level is correct, do not drive on. Do
not even run the engine at idle speed! Obtain technical assistance.
Checking the oil level 
If the warning lamp is yellow  the engine oil level should be checked as
soon as possible. Top up the oil ⇒ p age 209 at the next opportunity.
Oil level sensor faulty* 
If the  yellow warning lamp flashes, take the vehicle to a specialised
workshop to have the oil level sensor checked. Until then it is advisable to
check the oil level every time you refuel.
Cruise speed (speed control)* 
The warning lamp  comes on when the cruise control system is switched
on. For further information on the cruise control system, see ⇒ p age 164.
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Depending on the version of the model.
Safety
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Operation
Indicator for open doors or rear lid* 
This warning lamp lights up if one of the doors is open.
The warning light  should go off when all the doors are closed correctly.
The system also works when the ignition is switched off. It should disappear
approximately 15 seconds after the vehicle has been locked.
Electromechanical steering* 
For vehicles with power steering, the level of steering assistance depends
on the vehicle's speed and on the steering angle.
The warning lamp should light up for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on. It should go out once the engine is started.
If the battery is disconnected, the indicator remains lit, even with the en-
gine running. The warning light only goes off after a distance of approxi-
mately 50 m.
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There is a fault in the power steering system if the lamp does not go out or
lights up whilst the vehicle is in motion. The warning lamp may appear in
two different colours to indicate faults. If it lights yellow, this indicates a mi-
nor fault. If it lights red, seek assistance from a specialised workshop imme-
diately, as the power steering is not working; in this case you should not
keep driving. Stop the vehicle and seek technical assistance. The power
steering does not work if the battery is flat or if the engine is off (for exam-
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ple, for towing). You should take into account that you will need considera-
bly more power than normal to steer the vehicle if the power steering is not
working correctly or at all.
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