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SEAT Leon Mk206 · Vehicle electrics
06 · General

Reconnecting battery

Make
SEAT
Model
Leon Mk2
Section
Starter-current supply-CC › Disconnecting and reconnecting battery › Reconnecting battery
Vehicle electricsReconnecting battery
Reconnecting battery
Reconnecting battery – SEAT Leon Mk2   Caution
Observe notes for battery terminal clamp bolt → Chapter.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Reconnecting battery – SEAT Leon Mk2  Note
After the battery has been reconnected and the ignition is switched on, the ESP and TCS stabilisation programme warning lamp -K155- and the warning lamp for electromechanically assisted steering will light up permanently. The signal lamps switch off automatically when you drive on a straight route at a speed of 15 to 20 km/h. In this way, the steering angle sensor -G85- is reactivated.
  Diagram not available
–  Push positive cable terminal clamp -2- onto the positive terminal of battery and then tighten securing nut to prescribed torque → Chapter.
–  Push earth cable terminal clamp -1- onto the negative terminal of battery and then tighten securing nut to prescribed torque → Chapter.
–  Work through steps listed in table after connecting.
Steps after connecting battery
  Diagram not available
OperationPerformed
Switch ignition on with ignition key or start button and then switch off again. 
Interrogate the event memory: → Guided fault finding using the vehicle diagnosis tester. 
Clock: check the time; set it if necessary 
Electric window regulators:
–  Open and close all windows to limit stop in each case.
–  Finally when window is closed, pull the switch until the relay audibly switches.
–  Check convenience functions of window regulator. The window must close fully in the convenience mode, without holding the switch.
 
Radio or radio and navigation system:
Check function, recode radio if necessary
 
Clock:
Check time setting and reset if necessary
 
Function check: all electrical consumers 

Table can be printed out if necessary.
–  Fit battery box cover or cover tab of battery protective jacket.
   

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