Rear Fog Light Switched On - Seat altea Owner's Manual

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Messages Description
CHECK SAFE- Notification of central locking function
LOCK activated.
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These messages may vary according the version of the vehi-
cle model.
Fuel level/reserve 
The light comes on when only 7 litres of fuel
remain in the tank, and an acoustic signal al-
so sounds. It reminds you to fuel up the fuel
tank as soon as possible
The instrument panel displays the following
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message : PLEASE REFUEL! .
Coolant level* / temperature
There is a fault if:
● The warning symbol does not go out again
after a few seconds.
● The warning lamp lights up or flashes while
the vehicle is moving, and three acoustic
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warning signals are emitted.
This means that either the coolant level is too
low or the coolant temperature is too high.
1) Depending on the version of the model.
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Coolant temperature too high
The instrument panel displays the following
message
MANUAL
First look at the coolant temperature gauge.
The coolant temperature is too high if the
needle is over the warning area on the dial.
Stop the vehicle, switch the engine off and
wait for it to cool down. Check the coolant
level.
If the coolant level is correct, the overheating
may be caused by a malfunction of the radia-
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page 158.
tor fan. Check the radiator fan fuse and have
it replaced if necessary
If the control lamp lights up again after driv-
ing on for a short distance, stop the vehicle
and switch the engine off. Contact a Techni-
(red) cal Service or a specialised workshop.
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Coolant level too low
The instrument panel displays the following
message
TION MANUAL
First look at the coolant temperature gauge. If
the needle is in the normal range, top up with
coolant at the earliest opportunity
Operation
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: CHECK COOLANT INSTRUCTION
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page 169.
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page 196.
1) : STOP CHECK COOLANT INSTRUC-
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WARNING
● If your vehicle is immobilised for technical
reasons, move it to a safe distance from traf-
fic. Turn the engine off, turn the hazard lights
on and place the warning triangle.
Never open the bonnet if you can see or
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hear steam or coolant escaping from the en-
gine compartment. Risk of scalding. Wait un-
til you can no longer see or hear escaping
steam or coolant.
● The engine compartment is a dangerous
area. Before carrying out any work in the en-
gine compartment, switch off the engine and
allow it to cool down. Always note the corre-
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sponding warnings page 163.
Coolant temperature  (blue)
3 Applies to vehicles with LPG
This lamp lights up when the coolant is be-
low approximately +45 °C (+113 °F). When it
exceeds this temperature the lamp turns off.
Rear fog light 
The warning lamp  lights up when the rear
fog light is switched on. For further informa-
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tion see page 75.