2005 Seat Alhambra heating

171 Your vehicle and the environment
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Suggestion 6. Avoid short drives
The engine and the catalytic converter must
reach its optimum functioning temperature in order to effectively
reduce consumption and toxic gas emissions.
The fuel consumption of a cold engine of a normal vehicle right
after the start is about 30-40 liters per 100 km. After about one
kilometer the consumption decreases to 20 liters. After about
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kilometers the engine has warmed up and the consumption is
normal. For this reason, it is important to avoid short drives and
heating the vehicle’s engine when the vehicle is not moving. Drive
on quickly!
The ambient temperature also counts. The illustration shows the
difference in consumption (l/100km) for the same distance (km) at
+20°C and –10°C. Your vehicle’s consumption is higher in the
summer than in the winter
⇒fig. 153.K
Suggestion 7. Check the tyre pressure
Make sure that the tyres have always adequate pressure. Even half
a bar less increases the level of fuel consumption by 5 percent. If
the pressure is not correct, the tyres wear out faster due to an
excessive deformation and overheating which, in turn, will
decrease the driving performance.
Always check the tyre pressure when the tyre is cold.
In addition, do not drive year round with winter tyres. They make
more noise and increase fuel consumption by 10 percent. Change
to summer tyres on time.
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Suggestion 8. Avoid unnecessary weight
Apart from driving habits and periodic revisions of your vehicle,
there are other ways to reduce fuel consumption:
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Every kilogram increases fuel consumption. For this reason, it is
worth checking your boot to avoid unnecessary weight.
Frequently, the roof rack will stay on the roof even though it is no
longer needed. Due to greater air resistance, an unloaded roof
rack at a speed of 100-120 km/h increases the consumption by
approx. 12%.
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5+20°C –10°C
15 25km
30
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B45-356PFig. 153

179 Care and maintenance
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
in the washing water it is advisable to protect the paint with a coat
of hard wax at least twice a year.
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Polishing
Should only be done if paint has lost its shine and gloss cannot be
brought back with wax. If the polish used does not contain
preservative compounds, the paint must be waxed afterwards.
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Paint damage
Small marks in the paint such as scratchesor stone damage
should be touched up immediately with paint before the metal
starts to rust.
However, should rust be found at any time it must be removed
thoroughly and then the area treated first with an anti-corrosion
primer and then the correct paint applied.
The number of the original vehicle paint is given on the data
sticker which is inside the boot in the spare wheel housing.
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Windows
Remove snow and ice from windows and mirrors with a plastic
scraper only. To avoid scratches due to dirt on the glass, the
scraper should only be pushed in one direction and not moved to
and fro.
Traces of rubber, oil, wax
1), grease or silicone can be removed with
a window cleaning solution or a silicone remover.
The windows should also be cleaned on the inside at regular
intervals.
Do not dry the windows with the leather used for the paintwork
because traces of paint cleaner will cause streaks to appear on the
glass, which will hinder vision.
To avoid damaging the heating element wires in the rear window
do not put stickers over the wires on the inside.
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Door, boot and window seals
The weatherstrips will remain flexible and last longer if they are
rubbed lightly with a rubber protective compound from time to
time. This will also stop the weatherstrips from freezing on in
winter.
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Door lock cylinder
You should only use an appropriate spray, which has lubricating
and anti-corrosive qualities, to de-ice the lock cylinder.
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1)This wax residue can only be removed with a special cleaner. Your Technical Service
Centre will provide you with more detailed information.

181 Care and maintenance
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Steel wheels
The wheels and the wheel trims should be cleaned thoroughly at
regular intervals when the vehicle is being washed. This will
prevent brake dust, dirt and road salt from accumulating on the
wheel. Persistent ingrained brake dust can be removed with an
industrial grime remover. Paint damage should be repaired before
rust can form.
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Alloy wheels*
In order to maintain the smart appearance of alloy wheels for a
long period, regular care is necessary. In particular, salt and brake
pad dust must be washed off thoroughly at least every two weeks
otherwise the surface of the alloy will be damaged. After being
washed, the wheels should be treated with an acid-free cleaner for
alloy wheels. About every three months it is necessary to give
wheels a good rubbing with hard wax. Paint polish or other
abrasive solutions must not be used. If the protective paint coat
has been damaged, e.g. by stone impact, the damaged spots
should be dealt with as soon as possible.
Cleaning and anti-corrosion treatment of engine
compartment
The leaves, blossoms etc. which drop into the water box
(underneath the engine bonnet in front of the windscreen) should
be cleaned out occasionally. This will prevent the water drain holes
from becoming blocked and – on vehicles without a dust and
pollen filter – foreign bodies entering the vehicle interior via the
heating and ventilation system.
The engine compartment and the outside surface of the power unit
are given anti-corrosion treatment at the factory.
In the winter when the vehicle is being driven frequently on salted
roads, good anti-corrosion treatment is very important. For this
reason the entire engine compartment and the plenum chamber
should be thoroughly cleaned before and after the salting period
and then preserved so that the salt cannot have a damaging effect.
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190Checking and refilling
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• Only our G12+ (purple colour) should be used as an antifreeze additive.
Observe the notice on the container. The cooling liquid may be purchased in
Technical Services.
• The antifreeze additive G12+ can be mixed with other additives (G11 and
G12).
• The additive G12 (red colour) should never be mixed with G11.
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Checking coolant level
The level can only be checked properly when the engine is not
running.
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Coolant losses
Coolant loss normally indicates leaks in the system. In this case
the cooling system should be checked by a Technical Service
Center without delay. It is not sufficient merely to add coolant.
In a sealed system losses can only occur if the boiling point of the
coolant is exceeded as a result of overheating, and coolant is
forced out of the system.
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Topping up coolant
Switch engine off and let it cool down. Then cover expansion tank
cap with a cloth and turn cap carefully anti-clockwise and remove.
No other coolant may be used if
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case only water can be used and the correct mixture concentration
must be restored with the specified coolant additive (see previous
page) as soon as possible.
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AL0-046

200Servicing and replacing
Spark plugs
The spark plugs are renewed during the SEAT Inspection Service.
If the spark plugs have to be renewed between the Inspection
Services, the following should be noted:
• The spark plugs and ignition system have been matched to the
engine and as such contribute to reducing the levels of exhaust
pollutants. To avoid faulty operation, engine damage and even the
withdrawal of permission to circulate due to excessive emissions
values or non-suppressed spark plugs, only use the Genuine spark
plugs for the respective engine in question. It is particularly
important to examine the number of electrodes, the heat value and
if necessary, the anti-parasitic.
• For technical reasons, plugs may be modified at short notice.
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Dustand pollen filter*
The dust and pollen filter for the heating and ventilation system
can be found under the cover on the right in the plenum chamber.
The filter should be changed in accordance with the details given
in the Service Schedules. If the air throughput reduces
considerably, the filter should be changed earlier:
The filters should be changed by a Technical Service Centre.
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217 If and when
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
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Air conditioning
Heating
Heated windshield
Heated rear window
Heated rearview mirrors
Adjustment of outside mirrors
Lowering of outside mirrors
Seat heating
Horn
Windscreen washer/wiper
Rear windscreen washer/wiper
Rear windscreen washer
Headlight washer
Sliding roof
Electric windows
Lighter
Electric side windows
Central locking/Remote control
Electric switchboard
Ignition
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ABS
ESP
Selector lever positions (in display)
Electronic immobilizer
License plate lighting
Heated ejectors
Instrument panel
Central locking
Radio
CD changer/player
Telephone/telematic function*
Mobile telephone
Cruise control
Radio navigation system
Interior lighting
Reading light
Fuel pump
Trailer light connection
Parking assistance

262General index
Cruise control system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58,154
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Data-carrying adhesive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Deactivate Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Description of anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . 79
Description of front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Description of side and head airbags . . . . . . 20
Detachable seat belts for the third row of
seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Diagnosis* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Digital clock* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Door lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Door release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Door, boot and window seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Doors, central locking* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Drink can holder* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Driver’s seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Driving a car with a manual gearbox . . . . . . . 143
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Driving in winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Driving programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Dust and pollen filter* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
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EDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Electric folding wing mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Electric socket in the centre console . . . . . . . 125
Electric sockets in luggage compartment* . . 126
Electric windows* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Electrically adjustable mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Electrically operated vent wing windows* . . . 88
Electronic engine block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Electronic immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60,72
Electronic stability program (ESP)* . . 59,94,165
Emergency operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Engine bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Engine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Engine failure* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Engine oil pressure/level* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Environment-friendly and economical driving 169
ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
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Filling the container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Filter preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
First aid kit, warning triangle* . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Fixing points for tow bar* . . . . . . . . . . . . 173,233
Foldable key* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Folding backrest forwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Folding seat back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Folding seat forwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Folding table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Four-wheel drive* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
From 1,000 – 1,500 km . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Front interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Front reading light* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,105
Front windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Frontal collisions and the laws of physics . . . 8
Fuel Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Fuel reserve* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Function of electric windows with ignition on 85
Function of front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Function of head airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Function of side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Function of the electric windows with ignition
switched off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Fuse colour code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Fuse layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
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Hand brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60,149
Hazard warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

263 General index
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40,117
Headlight covering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Headlight failure* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Headlight range control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Headlight washer system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Heated seats* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
How to fasten on the three point seat belt . . 16
How to jump start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
How to unfasten the three point seatbelt . . . 16
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If and when . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
If the battery is disconnected and then
reconnected... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Ignition key lock* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Indicators and dipped beam lever . . . . . . . . . 96
Individual opening of the doors . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Installing a radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Installing luggage compartment cover . . . . . 121
Installing seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Installing spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Instrument lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Instrument overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Integrated child seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Intelligent technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98,221
Interior light control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Isofix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
J
J
Jump leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
K
K
Key set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Keys with remote control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Kick-down device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Knurled wheel for seat heating* . . . . . . . . . . 94
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Lashing eyes* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Lifting points for workshop hoist and trolley
jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Lifting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Lights in the body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Lights in the tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Lights next to the roof handle . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Locking and unlocking the vehicle . . . . . . 73,81
Long-term parking of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 195
Luggage compartment cover* . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Luggage compartment light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Luggage compartment/Mesh partition* . . . . 119
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Main beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Measurements and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Mechanically operated vent wing windows . . 87
Mesh partition* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Mileage clock/Trip mileage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Mirror heating* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Mobile telephones and radio telephones . . . 223
Multi-function indicator* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Multifunctional* steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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Natural leather* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Navigation system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Notes for tyres where the direction of rotation
is stipulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Number plate light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
O O
Oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Onboard computer with multi-function
indicator* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Open door warning lamp* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Open tailgate warning lamp* . . . . . . . . . . . . 61