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Bulb change
General notes
Before
changing any bulb, first turn off the failed component.
Do not touch the bulb glass. Fingerprints vaporise in the heat, causing a re-
duction in the bulb life and condensation on the mirror surface, thus reduc-
ing efficiency.
A bulb should only be replaced by one of the same type. The type is inscri-
bed on the bulb, either on the glass part or on the base.
It is highly recommended to keep a box of spare bulbs in the vehicle. At the
very least,
the following spare bulbs, which are essential for road safety,
should be kept in the vehicle.
Main headlights
● Dipped beam – H7
● Main beam – H1
● Side light – W5W
● Turn signal – PY21W
Xenon headlights
1)
/adaptive*
● Dipped and main beam – D1S
2)
● DRL – P21W SLL
● Side light – W5W
● Turn signals – PY21W
Fog lights
● Fog light – HB4
Fixed tail light
● Stop/Side light – P21W
3)
or
LED module
4)
● Turn signal – P21W
Mobile tailgate light
● Fog light (driver side) – P21W
● Reverse (passenger side) – P21W
● Side light – W5W or LED module
4)
Side turn signal
● Turn signal repeater – W5W
1)
On this type of headlight, the bulb changes must be made by the SEAT dealer, given that
complex elements must be removed from the vehicle and a reset must be made on the
automatic control system incorporated.
2)
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 circumstances,
there is no need to change the bulbs for the whole life of the vehicle.
3)
Electronically controlled single filament bulb for Stop/side bulbs. If the bulb blows it will
not work in either position or Stop.
4)
Only in the LED light models. The LED modules cannot be replaced. The other lights, turn
signal light, fog light and reverse light can be replaced. If the warning lamp for the brake
light or side light (LED lights) lights up, the tail light assembly should be replaced. The fail-
ure of the lamp is only shown when the LED function goes out completely. Sometimes, a
LED will stop working, without displaying the warning as the function continues to operate.
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Number plate light
● Number plate light – C5W
Glove compartment lamp
● Glove compartment light – W5W
Note
● Depending on weather conditions (cold or wet), the front lights, the fog
lights, the tail lights and the turn signals may be temporarily misted. This
has no influence on the useful life of the lighting system. By switching on
the lights, the area through which the beam of light is projected will quickly
be demisted. However, the edges may continue to be misted.
● Please check at regular intervals that all lighting (especially the exterior
lighting) on your vehicle is functioning properly. This is not only in
the inter-
est of your own safety, but also that of all other road users.
● Due to the difficulty in accessing some of the bulbs, any replacement
work should be done by a SEAT dealer. However, the following is a descrip-
tion of how to change the lamps except for the fog lights* and interior
lamps.
Main headlight bulbs
Fig. 162 Main headlight
bulbs
Turn signal
Dipped
beam headlights
Main beam headlights
Side lights
A
B
C
D
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Turn signal bulbs
Fig. 163 Turn signal
– Raise the bonnet.
– Rotate the bulb holder
⇒ fig. 163
A
to the left and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb holder and rotating at
the same time to the left.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
Dipped lights
Fig. 164 Dipped beam
headlights
Fig. 165 Dipped beam
headlights
– Raise the bonnet
– Remove
the loops
⇒ fig. 164
1
in the direction of the arrow
and remove the cover.
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– Remove the connector
⇒ fig. 165
2
from the bulb.
– Unclip the retainer spring
⇒ fig. 165
3
pressing inwards to the
right.
– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so that the rim of the
attachment plate is on the reflector cut-out.
Main beam lights
Fig. 166 Main beam
headlights
Fig. 167 Main beam
headlights
– Raise the bonnet
– Remove
the cover
⇒ fig. 166
C
by pulling on this.
– Remove the connector
⇒ fig. 167
1
from the bulb.
– Press the spring
⇒ fig. 167
2
inwards and to the right.
– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so that it sits correctly
into the cut-out on the reflector.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
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