2005 Seat Alhambra ignition

Instrument panel50
If you select the global memory( (M
Mu
ul
lt
ti
if
fu
un
nc
ct
ti
io
on
n iin
nd
di
ic
ca
at
to
or
r 22)
)
the
average consumption for all individual trips is displayed
⇒"Global
memory".
N No
ot
te
e
The amount of used fuel will not be displayed.
k
km
m -- KKm
ms
s ddr
ri
iv
ve
en
n
I In
n tth
he
e MMu
ul
lt
ti
if
fu
un
nc
ct
ti
io
on
n iin
nd
di
ic
ca
at
to
or
r 11 ppo
os
si
it
ti
io
on
n tth
he
e mme
em
mo
or
ry
y
displays the
kms driven since the ignition was switched on or since the memory
was deleted. See previous page "Individual memory".
I In
n tth
he
e MMu
ul
lt
ti
if
fu
un
nc
ct
ti
io
on
n iin
nd
di
ic
ca
at
to
or
r 22 ppo
os
si
it
ti
io
on
n tth
he
e mme
em
mo
or
ry
y
displays the
kms driven on all individual trips. See previous page "Global
memory".
The highest display for either position is 10,000 km. When this is
exceeded it will reset itself.
k km
m/
/h
h -- AAv
ve
er
ra
ag
ge
e ssp
pe
ee
ed
d
See chapter "Average fuel consumption".
D Dr
ri
iv
vi
in
ng
g tti
im
me
e
The same is valid for "driving time" as for "km driven". The
maximum time shown in the display is 99 hours and 59 minutes.
When this is exceeded it will reset itself.
K
Coolant temperature
The gauge starts to work when the ignition is switched on.
When the ignition is switched on the warning lamp
Cflashes for a
few seconds as a functional check.
AC Co
ol
ld
d
Avoid high engine speeds and do not work engine too hard yet.
BN No
or
rm
ma
al
l
When the vehicle is driven normally the needle should settle down
in the central zone.
When engine is working hard and the ambient temperature is high,
the needle may move a long way up.
Fig. 49
1/ 2
0
1
/
90
6012 0
5
6
BA
CAL0-072


Instrument panel51
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
T Th
hi
is
s iis
s nno
ot
t sse
er
ri
io
ou
us
s aas
s llo
on
ng
g aas
s tth
he
e wwa
ar
rn
ni
in
ng
g lla
am
mp
p Cd
do
oe
es
s nno
ot
t ffl
la
as
sh
h.
.
CW
Wa
ar
rn
ni
in
ng
g lla
am
mp
p
If the lamp flashes and a tone is heard at the same time when
driving, first check the coolant temperature being displayed.
If the needle is in the normal zone, top the coolant up at the next
opportunity.
If the reading is in the right hand area, the temperature of the
coolant level is too high. S St
to
op
p,
, ssw
wi
it
tc
ch
h een
ng
gi
in
ne
e oof
ff
f
and try to find
cause of trouble
⇒"Coolant system" chapter.
N No
ot
te
e
Bear in mind the warnings in the "Coolant system" chapter.
A
Ad
dd
di
it
ti
io
on
na
al
l lli
ig
gh
ht
ts
s iin
n ffr
ro
on
nt
t oof
f tth
he
e cco
oo
ol
li
in
ng
g aai
ir
r iin
nt
ta
ak
ke
e iin
nt
te
er
rf
fe
er
re
e wwi
it
th
h tth
he
e
f fl
lo
ow
w oof
f cco
oo
ol
li
in
ng
g aai
ir
r.
. AAt
t hhi
ig
gh
h aam
mb
bi
ie
en
nt
t tte
em
mp
pe
er
ra
at
tu
ur
re
es
s aan
nd
d ffu
ul
ll
l tth
hr
ro
ot
tt
tl
le
e
t th
he
er
re
e iis
s aa dda
an
ng
ge
er
r tth
ha
at
t tth
he
e een
ng
gi
in
ne
e wwi
il
ll
l tth
he
en
n oov
ve
er
rh
he
ea
at
t.
.
K
Warning lamps display/Selector lever positions*
(automatic gear)
This screen displays several warning lamps and depending on the
model version also written messages
⇒chapter "Onboard
computer/navigation".
Information on selector lever positions appear in the chapter
"Automaticgear".
K
Fuel gauge
This gauge works when ignition is switched on.
The tank holds about 70 litres.
When the needle reaches the red reserve zone (arrow) and the
warning lamp
Dlights up, there is about 8 litres (2 gallons) of fuel
left in the tank.
K
Fig. 50
1/ 2
0
1/190
12 0
406080
507090
D!AL0-073

Instrument panel52
Mileage clock/Trip mileage
The upper counter registers the total distance driven and the lower
one the short trips.
The last figure of the lower counter indicates 100 m.
The trip mileage can be put back to zero by pressing the reset knob
⇒fig. 46Bnext to the speedometer.K
Service interval indicator*
If a service is due, the word "Service" will flash for about 20
seconds when the engine is switched on, the vehicle is not moving
and the mileage clock reset button is not touched.
The deadline for any service will be displayed 3,000 km in
advance.
• • IIn
nt
te
er
rm
mi
it
tt
te
en
nt
t sse
er
rv
vi
ic
ce
e*
* ffo
or
r 220
0 sse
ec
co
on
nd
ds
s
. Indicates that the time for a
new service has elapsed.
• • SSe
er
rv
vi
ic
ce
e KKm
m 33,
,0
00
00
0*
* ffo
or
r 220
0 sse
ec
co
on
nd
ds
s
. Indicates that the next service
is due in 3,000 km. Every 100 km the number of km will decrease
by 100 km up to the indication "Service".
A Af
ft
te
er
r tth
he
e sse
er
rv
vi
ic
ce
e hha
as
s bbe
ee
en
n ppe
er
rf
fo
or
rm
me
ed
d tth
he
e ddi
is
sp
pl
la
ay
y nne
ee
ed
ds
s tto
o bbe
e
r re
es
se
et
t.
.
The display will be reset by a Technical Service Centre as follows:
• With the ignition switched off, press and hold the trip meter reset
button below the speedometer.• Switch ignition on and release the reset button. The display will
show the next service.
• Turn the minute button of the digital clock to the right.
• Switch ignition off. Now the service indicator has been set to
zero.
T Th
he
e sse
er
rv
vi
ic
ce
e iin
nd
di
ic
ca
at
to
or
r cca
an
nn
no
ot
t bbe
e cco
om
mp
pl
le
et
te
el
ly
y sse
et
t tto
o zze
er
ro
o.
. IIt
t cca
an
n oon
nl
ly
y
b be
e sse
et
t tto
o 115
5,
,0
00
00
0 kkm
m.
.
N No
ot
te
e• Do not zero the display between the Service intervals. Otherwise an
incorrect reading will be shown.
• If the battery is disconnected the details in the service displayare
retained.
• If the instrument panel changes due to repair, the service interval display
must be reset. This should be carried out by a Technical Service Centre.
Should the display not be reprogrammed, then the service work should be
carried out in accordance with the Inspection and Maintenance Plan and not
according to the Service Interval Display. The Service interval indicator only
becomes valid again after carrying out an inspection and resetting the
indicator.
F Fa
au
ul
lt
t iin
nd
di
ic
ca
at
to
or
r
If a failure occurs, "FAIL" would appear either on the instrument
panel or the trip meter. The defect should be repaired by a
Technical Service Centre as soon as possible.
K

Instrument panel58
Air Bag
The warning lamp lights for a few seconds when switching on the
ignition. If the passenger’s Air Bag is deactivated the warning lamp
will flash for approximately 12 seconds
⇒chapter "Air Bag
system”.
If the warning lamp does not go out, lights up or flashes while
driving it indicates that Air Bag is not in order. Proceed
immediately to a Technical Service Centre to have it checked.
K
Trailer turn signals*
The warning lamp* flashes when turn signals are switched on
while towing a trailer.
If a turn signal fails on the trailer or vehicle, the warning lamp does
not flash.
K
Cruise control*
The warning lamp flashes if the cruise control is switched on. For
more information see the "Cruise control" chapter.
K
Selector lever lock
The warning lamp lights up when the selector lever is in position P
and N. To unlock it is necessary to press the brake pedal
⇒chapter
"Automaticgear".
K
Rear fog light
The warning lamp lights up when the rear fog light is switched on.
For more details
⇒"Switches" chapter.K
Pre-heating system
(Diesel engines only)
The warning lamp lights up when the ignition is switched on and
the engine is cold.
If the warning lamp does not light up there is a failure in the pre-
heating system. Seek expert help.
Start the engine once the warning lamp goes out
⇒"Starting
engine" chapter.
If the engine isa at
t oop
pe
er
ra
at
ti
io
on
na
al
l tte
em
mp
pe
er
ra
at
tu
ur
re
e
, the warning lamp does
not come on; you can drive immediately.
If there was an engine failure in the diesel engine while driving, the
warning lamp would flash. The engine must be checked as soon as
possible by a Technical Service Centre.
K
Turn signals
The warning lamp flashes at the same time as the indicator. If a
turn signal fails the warning lamp flashes approximately twice as
fast. Not applicable when towing a trailer.
For more details
⇒"Indicators and dipped beam lever" chapter.K

Instrument panel59
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Engine failure*
P Pe
et
tr
ro
ol
l een
ng
gi
in
ne
e
D Di
ie
es
se
el
l een
ng
gi
in
ne
e
If there was an engine failure while driving, the corresponding
warning lamp would light (petrol engine) or would start to flash
(diesel engine). The engine must be checked as soon as possible
by a Technical Service Centre.
K
Main beam
The warning lamp comes on when the beam is on or when the
headlight flasher is used.
K
Diagnosis*
The warning lamp will flash in the event of a breakdown in the
petrol engine’s electrical system while driving. The engine must be
checked as soon as possible by a Technical Service Centre.
K
Wheel spin regulator of the driving wheels (TCS)
The warning lamp comes on when the ignition is switched on, and
should go out after about 2 seconds.
If the TCS works while the vehicle is in motion, the warning lamp
flashes.
If the system is disconnected or has a fault, the warning lamp will
stay on.As the TCS works in combination with the ABS, if the ABS breaks
down the TCS warning lamp also comes on.
For more information see page 164.
K
Electronic stability program (ESP)*
The warning lamp comes on when the ignition is switched on, and
should go out after about 2 seconds.
If the ESP works while the vehicle is in motion, the warning lamp
flashes.
If the system is disconnected or has a fault, the warning lamp will
stay on.
As the ESP works in combination with the ABS, if the ABS breaks
down the ESP warning lamp also comes on.
For more information see page 165.
K
Anti-locking brake system (ABS)*
This warning lamp monitors the ABS and EDS* systems.
A An
nt
ti
i-
-l
lo
oc
ck
k bbr
ra
ak
ke
e ssy
ys
st
te
em
m ((A
AB
BS
S)
)*
*
The warning lamp comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on or the engine started. The lamp goes out after an
automatictest sequence has been completed.
If the ABS warning lamp does not come on when the ignition is
switched on, does not go out or comes on when driving, the
system is faulty.


Instrument panel60
A fault in the ABS system is indicated as follows:
• I If
f tth
he
e AAB
BS
S wwa
ar
rn
ni
in
ng
g lla
am
mp
p lli
ig
gh
ht
ts
s uup
p
, the vehicle can still be braked
with normal braking system but without ABS. W We
e rre
ec
co
om
mm
me
en
nd
d
c co
on
nt
ta
ac
ct
ti
in
ng
g aa TTe
ec
ch
hn
ni
ic
ca
al
l SSe
er
rv
vi
ic
ce
e CCe
en
nt
tr
re
e aas
s sso
oo
on
n aas
s ppo
os
ss
si
ib
bl
le
e.
.
• I If
f tth
he
e AAB
BS
S wwa
ar
rn
ni
in
ng
g lla
am
mp
p lli
ig
gh
ht
ts
s uup
p tto
og
ge
et
th
he
er
r wwi
it
th
h bbr
ra
ak
ke
e ssy
ys
st
te
em
m
w wa
ar
rn
ni
in
ng
g lla
am
mp
p.
.
Not only is the ABS system defective but ac ch
ha
an
ng
ge
e
i in
n nno
or
rm
ma
al
l bbr
ra
ak
ki
in
ng
g cch
ha
ar
ra
ac
ct
te
er
ri
is
st
ti
ic
cs
s cca
an
n aal
ls
so
o bbe
e eex
xp
pe
ec
ct
te
ed
d.
.
For more information on the ABS system
⇒page 162.
E El
le
ec
ct
tr
ro
on
ni
ic
c DDi
if
ff
fe
er
re
en
nt
ti
ia
al
l LLo
oc
ck
k ((E
ED
DL
L)
)*
*
The EDL system works in conjunction with the ABS. T Th
he
e vve
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
e
s sh
ho
ou
ul
ld
d bbe
e tta
ak
ke
en
n tto
o aa TTe
ec
ch
hn
ni
ic
ca
al
l SSe
er
rv
vi
ic
ce
e CCe
en
nt
tr
re
e aas
s sso
oo
on
n aas
s ppo
os
ss
si
ib
bl
le
e
.
For more information on the EDS system
⇒page 164.K
Electronic immobilizer*
When switching the ignition on, the data from the vehicle key is
automatically processed. The warning lamp will flash to confirm
that the data is being compared.
If a non-authorized key is used the warning lamp will flash
permanently. The ignition will not work
⇒"Keys" chapter.K
Brakes/Hand brake
The warning lamp must come on if
• the hand brake is set
If you drive with the hand brake set at more than 6 km/h an
acoustic warning signal will sound.
• the brake fluid level is too low
The ignition must be switched on.
In vehicles with anti-lock system* (ABS), the warning lamp comes
on for a few seconds after switching on the ignition or after starting
the engine. If the ABS* system was faulty the brake warning lamp
would also come on together with the ABS.I If
f bbo
ot
th
h wwa
ar
rn
ni
in
ng
g lla
am
mp
ps
s cco
om
me
e oon
n,
, sst
to
op
p tth
he
e vve
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
e aan
nd
d cch
he
ec
ck
k tth
he
e bbr
ra
ak
ke
e ffl
lu
ui
id
d
i in
n tth
he
e dde
ep
po
os
si
it
t.
. IIf
f tth
he
e bbr
ra
ak
ke
e ffl
lu
ui
id
d lle
ev
ve
el
l iis
s bbe
el
lo
ow
w tth
he
e ""M
MI
IN
N"
" mma
ar
rk
k,
, ddo
o nno
ot
t ddr
ri
iv
ve
e
v ve
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
e aan
nd
d sse
ee
ek
k eex
xp
pe
er
rt
t aas
ss
si
is
st
ta
an
nc
ce
e.
. IIf
f tth
he
e bbr
ra
ak
ke
e ffl
lu
ui
id
d lle
ev
ve
el
l iis
s cco
or
rr
re
ec
ct
t,
, tth
he
e
d de
ef
fe
ec
ct
t mma
ay
y bbe
e ffo
ou
un
nd
d iin
n tth
he
e AAB
BS
S.
. IIf
f tth
he
e AAB
BS
S rre
eg
gu
ul
la
at
ti
in
ng
g ssy
ys
st
te
em
m ffa
ai
il
ls
s,
, tth
he
e rre
ea
ar
r
w wh
he
ee
el
ls
s mma
ay
y qqu
ui
ic
ck
kl
ly
y llo
oc
ck
k wwh
hi
il
le
e bbr
ra
ak
ki
in
ng
g aan
nd
d,
, uun
nd
de
er
r cce
er
rt
ta
ai
in
n cci
ir
rc
cu
um
ms
st
ta
an
nc
ce
es
s,
,
c ca
au
us
se
e tth
he
e rre
ea
ar
r oof
f tth
he
e vve
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
e tto
o ssp
pi
in
n oou
ut
t.
.
P Pr
ro
oc
ce
ee
ed
d iim
mm
me
ed
di
ia
at
te
el
ly
y tto
o aa TTe
ec
ch
hn
ni
ic
ca
al
l SSe
er
rv
vi
ic
ce
e CCe
en
nt
tr
re
e wwh
hi
il
le
e eex
xe
er
rc
ci
is
si
in
ng
g eex
xt
tr
re
em
me
e
c ca
au
ut
ti
io
on
n tto
o hha
av
ve
e tth
he
e ffa
au
ul
lt
t rre
ep
pa
ai
ir
re
ed
d.
.
W
WA
AR
RN
NI
IN
NG
G
I If
f yyo
ou
u rre
el
le
ea
as
se
e tth
he
e hha
an
nd
d bbr
ra
ak
ke
e aan
nd
d tth
he
e bbr
ra
ak
ke
e wwa
ar
rn
ni
in
ng
g lla
am
mp
p ddo
oe
es
s nno
ot
t ggo
o oou
ut
t
o or
r cco
om
me
es
s oon
n wwh
hi
il
le
e ddr
ri
iv
vi
in
ng
g tth
he
e bbr
ra
ak
ke
e ffl
lu
ui
id
d lle
ev
ve
el
l iin
n tth
he
e dde
ep
po
os
si
it
t iis
s tto
oo
o llo
ow
w.
.
S St
to
op
p tth
he
e vve
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
e iim
mm
me
ed
di
ia
at
te
el
ly
y aan
nd
d gge
et
t eex
xp
pe
er
rt
t aas
ss
si
is
st
ta
an
nc
ce
e bbe
ef
fo
or
re
e yyo
ou
u
c co
on
nt
ti
in
nu
ue
e ddr
ri
iv
vi
in
ng
g.
.
W
WA
AR
RN
NI
IN
NG
G


Instrument panel61
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Alternator
The warning lamp will come on when the ignition is switched on. It
must go out after the engine has been started.
The alternator is driven by a long-life ribbed belt.
If the warning lamp comes on while driving, s st
to
op
p,
, ttu
ur
rn
n oof
ff
f een
ng
gi
in
ne
e
and check ribbed belt.
If the belt is loose or broken, d do
o nno
ot
t ddr
ri
iv
ve
e
since the coolant pump
is no longer being driven. The belt must be checked or replaced.
If the warning lamp comes on even though the ribbed belt is not
broken or loose, one can proceed normally to the nearest Technical
Service Centre.
Since the battery will continue to discharge it is advisable to switch
off all unessential electrical consumers.
K
Seat belt warning lamp*
This warning lamp (only in some countries) lights for about 6
seconds when the ignition is switched on as a reminder to fasten
your seat belts.
If the seat belt is not fastened an acoustic signal will sound after
switching on the ignition which will stop after about 6 seconds or
when the seat belt is fastened.
Check the "Seat belts" chapter.
K
Fuel reserve*
The warning lamp will light up once there are about 7/81)liters left
in the tank. An acoustic signal will sound at the same time.
K
Headlight failure*
This warning lamp lights if there is a defect in the main beam.K
Open tailgate warning lamp*
This warning lamp comes on when the tailgate is open.
This warning lamp goes out only if the bonnet/tailgate is
completely closed.
K
I If
f bbo
ot
th
h tth
he
e bbr
ra
ak
ke
e aan
nd
d AAB
BS
S wwa
ar
rn
ni
in
ng
g lla
am
mp
ps
s cco
om
me
e oon
n,
, tth
hi
is
s mma
ay
y bbe
e rre
el
la
at
te
ed
d tto
o aa
d de
ef
fe
ec
ct
t iin
n tth
he
e AAB
BS
S rre
eg
gu
ul
la
at
ti
io
on
n wwh
hi
ic
ch
h cco
ou
ul
ld
d,
, uun
nd
de
er
r cce
er
rt
ta
ai
in
n cci
ir
rc
cu
um
ms
st
ta
an
nc
ce
es
s,
,
c ca
au
us
se
e tth
he
e rre
ea
ar
r oof
f tth
he
e vve
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
e tto
o ssp
pi
in
n oou
ut
t.
.
P Pr
ro
oc
ce
ee
ed
d iim
mm
me
ed
di
ia
at
te
el
ly
y tto
o aa TTe
ec
ch
hn
ni
ic
ca
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Windscreen washer fluid level*
This warning lamp will light up if the fluid level in the windscreen
washer container is too low.
Add water for the windscreen washers and headlight washers*
⇒
"Windscreen washer" chapter.K
Open door warning lamp*
This warning lamp will light up if any of the doors is open or not
properly closed.
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Brake pad wear monitor*
The warning lamp will light up if the frontpads are worn out.
You should proceed immediately to a Technical Service Centre to
have the brake pads checked.
Since this warning lamp indicates the wear of the frontpads only,
it is advisable to have the rear brake pads checked at the same
time.
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Engine oil pressure/level*
The warning lamp lights up for a few seconds as a functional check
when ignition is switched on.
If the warning lamp is red or yellow or flashes it indicates that the
engine oil pressure or level is too low. This warning lamp will also
light up if there is a defect in the oil level indicator.I If
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If the warning lamp lights up or flashes red while driving an
acoustic signal will sound three times at engine speeds above
1500 rpm. Stop and switch engine off: check oil level and add oil,
if necessary
⇒"Engine oil" chapter.
If the warning lamp flashes even though the oil level is in order, do
not continue driving. Do not even run the engine at idling speed.
Call in expert assistance.
If while driving the engine speed decreases below idling speed the
oil pressure warning lamp may light up. Increase engine speed by
accelerating or changing down gear.
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The yellow warning lamp indicates that the oil level is too low. Stop
engine and add oil
⇒"Engine oil" chapter.
When opening the bonnet the oil level warning is reset. However, if
you do not refill oil the warning will reappear after about 100 km.
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If the oil level indicator is defective an acoustic signal will sound
and the warning lamp will flash several times.
At the same time the onboard computer will display a warning for a
short time
⇒"Onboard computer" chapter. Take the vehicle to a
Technical Service Centre as soon as possible to have the engine
checked.
From the moment of the defect to the check-up of the engine the
oil level needs to be checked regularly, preferably when filling the
tank.
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