Seat ALTEA - Page 66

64 Cockpit
Coolant level* / temperature  (red)
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 warning signals ⇒
are emitted.
This means that either the coolant level is too low or the coolant tempera-
ture is too high.
Coolant temperature too high
The instrument panel displays the following message
1)
: CHECK COOLANT IN-
STRUCTION MANUAL ⇒ page 211.
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 malfunc-
tion of the radiator fan. Check the radiator fan fuse and have it replaced if
necessary ⇒ page 239.
If the control lamp lights up again after driving on for a short distance, stop
the vehicle and switch the engine off. Contact a Technical Service or a spe-
cialised workshop.
Coolant level too low
The instrument panel displays the following message
1)
: STOP CHECK COOL-
ANT INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
First look at the coolant temperature gauge. If the needle is in the normal
range, top up with coolant at the earliest opportunity ⇒
.
WARNING
● If your vehicle is immobilised for technical reasons, move it to a safe
distance from traffic. Turn the engine off, turn the hazard lights on and
place the warning triangle.
● Never open the bonnet if you can see or hear steam or coolant escap-
ing from the engine compartment. Risk of scalding. Wait until 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 engine compartment, switch off the engine and allow it to
cool down. Always note the corresponding warnings ⇒ page 204.
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Applies to the model: ALTEA / ALTEA XL
Coolant temperature  (blue)
This lamp lights up when the coolant is below approximately +45 °C
(+113 °F). When it exceeds this temperature the lamp turns off.
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Rear fog light 
The warning lamp  lights up when the rear fog light is switched on. For
further information see ⇒ page 95.
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1)
Depending on the version of the model.