2005 Seat Alhambra service

Opening and closing74
If the key is held at the open position on vehicles with electric
windows, all windows will open (with the exception of the electric
rear vent wing windows).
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Locking
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the vehicle, turn the key to the lock position o on
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in the
lock of one of the front doors or in the tailgate. All doors, the tank
flap and the tailgate will be locked. The added security mechanism
and the anti-theft warning system* willi im
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be activated.
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in one of the locks:
All doors, the tank flap and the tailgate will be locked. The added
security mechanism and the anti-theft warning system* willn no
ot
t
be
activated
⇒"Anti-theft alarm system" chapter.
On vehicles equipped with electric windows and electric vent wing
windows or an electric sliding roof, the sliding roof or windows
which have been left open can be automatically closed. To do this,
one only needs to hold the key in the lock position until all
windows and the sliding roof are completely closed.
Re-locking
The electrical central lock incorporates an automatic door lock
function which will lock the vehicle in case you do not open a door
or use any lock within 30 seconds from unlocking by remote
control.
If the remote control has been activated accidentally this function
prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked.
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Some functional aspects of the vehicle can be programmed according to
the client’s driving style. For further information, consult the Technical
Service.
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Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
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By pressing the left hand side of the switch
Ball doors and –
according to the position of the tailgate lock – the tailgate are
unlocked.
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e
If the vehicle is locked using the central locking button, it is possible to
open the doors separately. To do this, pull the door handle untilthe door
opens.
The button will also function when the ignition is switched off.
Child-proof catch
The rear doors also have child-proof catches which is operated via
a lever in the doors. When the lever is moved up (e.g. using the
vehicle key
⇒ fig. 64), the child-proof catch is engaged. The
interior lock release is then inoperative and the door can only be
opened from outside as long as the door is not locked from the
inside with the door release lever
⇒"Doors, central locking"
chapter.
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Single door opening*
The central locking system can be modified to open only the
driver’s door, the passenger door or the tailgate without unlocking
the other areas.
Technical Service Centres will be happy to provide further details,
and/or to activate this possibility.
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Opening and closing82
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(red areas) of the remote control are shown in
the fig. 67. The maximum range depends on several factors.
The range is also reduced as the batteries wear down.
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Duplicate, unprogrammed keys for the remote control are available at
Technical Service Centres. However, the second key must be synchronised
in a SEAT Official Service Centre, as the immobiliser code must also be
entered into the head of the key.
Up to a maximum of four keys with radio-frequency remote control maybe
used.
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Opening and closing your vehicle
To open the car, point the key at the car, within the effective range,
and briefly press the opening button (arrow 1). To close the car,
briefly press the closing button (arrow 2).
If you press the closing button (arrow
2) twice, the safety lock and
anti-theft alarm system* are deactivated and the indicators will
briefly flash to show this.
N No
ot
te
e
While the “open” or “close” buttons are pressed, a warning lightin the key
flashes. If this does not happen, the battery in the key might be flat. In this
case a Technical Service Centre should check or change the battery.
When the safety lock and the anti-theft alarm* are activated,
proceed in the following manner:
If you open the car with the opening button of the radio-frequency*
remote control, all the locks will be blocked automatically if you do
not open any of the doors or boot/tailgate before 30 seconds have
elapsed. However, the safety lock and the anti-theft alarm* will be
deactivated during those 30 seconds. This function stops
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of the vehicle within the effective range of the
radio-frequency* remote control.
When unlocking the vehicle, keep the key in the driver’s and
passenger’s door lock or tailgate in the unlocking position. All
windows, except for the lateral electric windows, will open
automatically.
When keeping the key in the locking position, the windows and the
roof will close automatically.
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T Tu
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n:
:
Push the lever forward to position
7⇒ fig. 85.
The washer/wipe facility keeps working intermittently. To turn off
completely move the lever towards the steering wheel.
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Headlight washer system*
When the main or dipped beam is on, the lenses are washed every
time the windscreen is washed.
At regular intervals, such as when filling the tank, the dirt on the
lenses (insects) should be removed.
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Observations
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When it is freezing, check that the wiper blades are not frozen to the glass
before switching the wipers on for the first time.
If the wiper blades drag, it may be caused by various things:
• If the vehicle has been washed in an automatic car wash,
residual wax may be left on the windscreen.
Filling the windscreen washer container with a window cleaner
containing a wax remover can cure the problem.
• Damaged wiper blades can lead to dragging. In this case the
blades should be renewed.
• The blades are set at an incorrect angle.
Have the angle checked and, if necessary, adjusted by a Technical
Service Centre.
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Lights and visibility101
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
•
• FFo
or
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le
ea
ar
r vvi
is
si
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, iit
t iis
s iim
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n.
.
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n oor
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de
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r tto
o ppr
re
ev
ve
en
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t sst
tr
re
ea
ak
ks
s oon
n tth
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ds
sc
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, yyo
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d ccl
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w wi
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s.
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e wwi
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Seats and luggage compartment116
If you are planning to cycle during your vacation, you can transport
your bicycle inside the Alhambra, in this way protecting it from
theft and inclement weather. Technical Service Centres carry the
corresponding supports
⇒fig. 105.
A surfer can quite easily take his or her equipment with them. You
don’t need to mount a roof rack on the vehicle and can thus save
fuel
⇒fig. 106.K
Fig. 105AL0-104
Fig. 106AL0-105

Climate control142
General notes
• Ensure that the sensor on the air grille next to the display is not
covered up.
• To ensure that the Climatroniccan work properly, the air inlet in
front of the windscreen should be kept free of ice, snow and
leaves.
• The heat output depends on the coolant temperature – the full
heat output is therefore available when the engine is warm.
• Odours caused by a build-up of natural deposits in the vaporiser
can occur if the AUTO system has not been used for some time. The
cooling system should be turned on at fullblast at least once a
month – even during cold spells – to clear or to prevent the
odours.
• The stale air escapes through openings in the luggage
compartment side panels. Therefore when loading the luggage
compartment ensure that the openings are not covered.
• When the ambient temperature is high and the air very humid,
condensed water can drip off the evaporator and form a puddle
under the vehicle. This is quite normal and does not indicate a
leak.
• To prevent the windows from misting up the blower should be
running slowly when driving at low speeds. To do this select ECON
or AUTO.
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Using Climatronic economically
In cooling operation the Climatronic compressor places demands
on the engine and therefore influences the fuel consumption. Tokeep the period switched on as short as possible, the following
points should be noted:
• If the inside temperature is very high after the car has been
parked in the sun, it is recommended to open doors or windows
briefly to enable the hot air to escape.
• The compressor should not be switched on during a journey if
the windows or sliding roof* are open.
• ECON mode should be selected if the desired interior
temperature can be attained without switching on the air
conditioner.
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Operating faults
• If all the symbols in the display area flash for some 15 seconds
after switching the ignition on, there is a fault in the system.
Contact a Technical Service Centre.
• Should the cooling system not work at any time, either:
– the ambient temperature is below about +5 °C,
– the Climatronic compressor has switched off due to coolant
temperature being too high.
– or the fuses have blown.
Check the fuse and if necessary replace
⇒"Fuses" chapter. If the
trouble is not due to a defective fuse, have Climatronic checked.
• If the cooling output drops off, switch the Climatronic off and
have the system checked.
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159 Refuelling
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Petrol additives
The quality of the fuel has a decisive influence upon the running
behavior, performance and service life of the engine. The additives
which are mixed into the petrol are of particular significance. Itis
therefore advisable only to use good q qu
ua
al
li
it
ty
y ppe
et
tr
ro
ol
l cco
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nt
ta
ai
in
ni
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a ad
dd
di
it
ti
iv
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.
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Diesel
Diesel fuel must correspond to DIN EN1)590.
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RME fuel (“diester”)
According to norm DIN 51 6063).
Vehicles with diesel engines can also run on
R RM
ME
E ffu
ue
el
l (Rapeseed
Methyl Ester).
Ask your Technical Service Centre or automobile club where
biodiesel is available.
See chapter "Filling the tank".
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Properties of RME
•RME is chemically produced from vegetable oil (predominantly
rapeseed oil) in a process whereby the oil is mixed with methanol
and converted, via a catalyst, into RME.
•RME is almost totally sulfur free. The combustion of RME thus
emits practically no sulfur dioxide (SO
2).
•Exhaust gas contains less
– carbon monoxide
– hydrocarbons
– particles (i.e. soot)
than with conventional diesel fuel.
All emission values are lower than legal requirements.
•RME fuel is biodegradable.
•Performance may be slightly lower.
•Fuel consumption may be slightly higher.
•RME can be used in temperatures down to approximately –10 °C.
•Diesel fuel must be added at ambient temperatures of less than
–10 °C to prevent deterioration to the biodiesel. The mixing ratio
of diesel to biodiesel must be approximately 50:50.
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f tth
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e RRM
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mo
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or
rm
me
ed
d.
.
•During the summer months, RME may be mixed with diesel at
any ratio.
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1)European norm2)Cetan-Zahl (Cetane Number). Measure of diesel fuel ignitability.3)DIN preliminary Norm

160Refuelling
Driving in winter
When using summer Diesel trouble may be experienced at
temperatures below 0 °C because the fuel thickens due to wax
separation.
For this reason winter Diesel which is more resistant to cold is sold
during the winter in some countries, and this works correctly down
to between –15 °C and –22 °C approximately, depending on the
brand of fuel used.
The biodiesel available in countries with different climactic
conditions usually has different temperature characteristics.
Technical Service Centres or service stations in each country can
inform you of the specific characteristics of the respective diesel.
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Filter preheating
The vehicle is fitted with a filter preheater. This will ensure that the
fuel system will remain operational down to about –25 °C,
provided that winter Diesel which is cold resistant down to –15 °C
is used.
If, at temperatures below –25 °C the fuel is waxed to such an
extent that the engine will not start it is sufficient to place the
vehicle in a warm enclosure for a while.
Fuela ad
dd
di
it
ti
iv
ve
es
s
(anti-waxing agent), petroland similar fluids must
n no
ot
t
be mixed with Diesel fuel.
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