Control Lamps - Seat Ateca Owner's Manual

Control lamps

Warning and control lamps
Read the additional information carefully
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page 46.
The control and warning lamps are indicators
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of warnings, , faults or certain func-
tions. Some control and warning lamps come
on when the ignition is switched on, and
switch off when the engine starts running, or
while driving.
Depending on the model, additional text
messages may be viewed on the instrument
panel display. These may be purely informa-
tive or they may be advising of the need for
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page 114, Instruments.
action
Depending upon the equipment fitted in the
vehicle, instead of a warning lamp, some-
times a symbol may be displayed on the in-
strument panel.
When certain control and warning lamps are
lit, an audible warning is also heard.
WARNING
If the warning lamps and messages are ignor-
ed, the vehicle may stall in traffic, or may
cause accidents and severe injuries.
● Never ignore the warning lamps or text
messages.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
Instruments and warning/control lamps
Park the vehicle away from traffic and en-
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sure that there are no highly flammable ma-
terials under the vehicle that could come into
contact with the exhaust system (e.g. dry
grass, fuel).
● A faulty vehicle represents a risk of acci-
dent for the driver and for other road users. If
necessary, switch on the hazard warning
lamps and put out the warning triangle to ad-
vise other drivers.
● Before opening the bonnet, switch off the
engine and allow it to cool.
In any vehicle, the engine compartment is a
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hazardous area and could cause severe inju-
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ries page 298.
CAUTION
Failure to heed the control lamps and text
messages when they appear may result in
faults in the vehicle.
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