2005 Seat Alhambra engine

Lights and visibility94
Windscreen heating*2
The windscreen heating works only when the engine is running.
When it is on a warning lamp in the switch lights up.
The windscreen heating automatically switches off about 10
minutes after it is switched on. It can also be switched off earlier by
pressing the button again.
If the heating is still required, press the switch again. The switch
will again switch off after about 10 minutes.
N No
ot
te
e
For technical reasons, the blower of the passenger compartment heater is
switched off when the windscreen heating is switched on.K
Knurled wheel for seat heating*3/7
The cushion and backrest of the front seats can be heated
electrically when the ignition is on.
The heating is switched on and regulated with the knurled wheel.
To switch heating off, turn knurled wheel to the basic position (0).
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Anti-skidding system of the drive wheels (TCS).
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)* 4
The TCS or ESP connect automatically when the engine is switched
on. If necessary, they may be switched off briefly by pressing
corresponding switch.
If it is connected a warning lamp will light
⇒"Warning lamps"
chapter.
For further information
⇒pages 164 to 166.K
Hazard warning lamps5
The system also works when the ignition is switched off.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps if, for example:
– Your vehicle stops because of a technical defect,
– You have an emergency
– You reach the tail end of a traffic jam.
Fig. 78
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Seats and luggage compartment125
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Remove ashtray
Open ashtray and remove bowl by pulling on its outer edge in the
direction of arrow 3.
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sh
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ra
ay
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Place bowl in its housing and push in the opposite direction of
arrow
3until it is perfectly set in place. Close ashtray.K
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Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is switched on by pushing in the element.
When the heating element glows, the lighter springs out
automatically – pull it out immediately and use it.
Electric socket in the centre console
The cigarette lighter socket can be used for other electrical
accessories with a capacity of up to 120 Watts. When the engine is
not running this will however discharge the battery. For more
information
⇒"Accessories, modifications and removal of parts"
chapter.
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Fig. 121
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Seats and luggage compartment126
Electric sockets in luggage compartment
The 12 Volt socket in the luggage compartment⇒ fig. 122can be
used for further electrical consumers with a power rating of up to
96 Watt. The battery will run down if the engine is not running.
If the supply tension falls below a certain levelw wh
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, five warning beeps will be heard and the power will
switch off after about 2 minutes. It will reconnect when the power
supply recovers its “normal level”.
If the supply tension falls below a certain levelw wh
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en
n tth
he
e een
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gi
in
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, the socket will automatically disconnect without
warning. It will reconnect when the power supply recovers its
“normal level”.For more information
⇒"Accessories, modifications and removal of
parts" chapter.
In cars with a second battery this is used to supply these sockets.
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Stowage compartment in door panel
To open stowage compartment pull in the direction of arrow 1.
To close push in the direction of arrow
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Fig. 122
Fig. 123

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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Driving143
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
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Driving a car with a manual gearbox
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary. When the
engine is running, depress the clutch fully and wait a few seconds
before moving the gear lever. This will prevent grating noises. To
engage reverse gear, pull the safety ring A up slightly and guide
the gear stick to the right and to the rear.
When reverse gear is engaged with ignition on, the reversing lights
come on.N No
ot
te
e
When driving you should not rest your hand on the gear lever. The pressure
of your hand is transmitted to the selector forks in the gearbox and can
cause premature wear on the forks.
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Driving programmes
The gearbox management is fitted with several driving
programmes. According to the driving style or to the momentary
Fig. 139
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Driving144
situation, an e ec
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, low-consumption, or a more “s sp
po
or
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programme will be selected.
The programme is selected a au
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to
om
ma
at
ti
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ca
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depending on the
movement of the accelerator pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is moved s sl
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wl
ly
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, or at a n no
or
rm
ma
al
l
rate, the
gearbox will shift into a higher gear earlier, and down into a lower
gear later to r re
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. The pedal does not have to be depressed to the point
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⇒page 146. In this mode, the gearbox will shift up
later to make full use of the engine power reserves.
The downward shift occurs at a higher rate of revolutions than in
the economy programmes.
The gear box is self adapting, and continuously selects the most
suitable gear programme. At the same time, the driver can also
make the gear box switch to a more “sporty” programme by
pressing the accelerator quickly. Depending on road speed, this
makes the gearbox shift down early into a lower gear for quicker
acceleration (for instance to overtake another vehicle), without
having to press the accelerator all the way down to the kick-down
position. After the gear box has shifted back up it returns to the
original programme, depending on your style of driving.
The gear box adapts the gear shifts for uphill and downhill
gradients. This prevents the gearbox from shifting up and down
unnecessarily on uphill gradients. On downhill gradients, the
gearbox shifts down into a lower gear when the driver presses the
brake pedal. This makes use of the braking effect of the engine
without having to change down manually.N No
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Depending on road resistance, for example when trailer towing or on uphill
stretches, a programme is automatically selected which provides more
power by shifting into a lower gear. This prevents frequent gear changes.
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Selector lever lock
In positions “P P
” and “N N
” with the ignition switched on the selector
lever is locked. To move the selector lever out of these positions
the brake pedal must be depressed and the selector lever button
pushed-in. This prevents a gear being engaged inadvertently and
the vehicle unintentionally moving off.
A delay circuit prevents the selector lever from locking when it is
moved quickly past the “N N
” position (for instance from “R R
” to “D D
”).
This enables for example the vehicle to be “rocked” out of a
“bogged down” position. The shift lock only locks the selector
lever if it is left in the “N N
” position for more than about 1 second
without the brake pedal being depressed.
At speeds above 5 km/h the selector lever lock is automatically
switched-off in position “N N
”.
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The key can only be withdrawn with the ignition switched off and
the selector lever in position “P P
” (parking lock).
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n tth
he
e iig
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it
ti
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.
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Driving145
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Selector lever positions
In the combi-instrument there is a display that shows the selector
lever position currently selected.
P P –– PPa
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The driving wheels are locked mechanically.
The parking lock may only be engaged when the vehicle is
stationary. Before moving the lever in or out of the “P P
” position thelock button in the selector lever handle must be pressed. Before
moving the selector lever out of the “P P
” position with the ignition
switched on, the brake pedal must also be depressed.
R R –– RRe
ev
ve
er
rs
se
e gge
ea
ar
r
The reverse gear should only be engaged when the vehicle is
stationary and with the engine idling. Before engaging the position
“R R
” from the positions ”P P
” or “N N
” the brake pedal must be
depressed and the lock button in the selector lever handle must
also be pressed.
The reversing lights come on then the selector lever is in the “R R
”
position with the ignition switched on.
N N –– NNe
eu
ut
tr
ra
al
l ((i
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it
ti
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n)
)
To move the lever out of neutral when stationary or at speeds
below 5 km/h and with ignition switched on depress the brake
pedal and press the lock button in the selector lever handle.
D D –– NNo
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The four forward gears are shifted up and down automatically
depending upon engine load and road speed.
Under certain driving conditions it is advantageous to engage one
of the following described selector lever positions.
3 3 –– PPo
os
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ti
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or
r ““h
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The 1 1s
st
t
, 2 2n
nd
d
and 3 3r
rd
d
gears are shifted up and down automatically
depending upon engine load, road speed and selected programme
(E or S). The 4 4t
th
h
gear is not engaged. This increases the engine
braking effect when the accelerator pedal is released.
Fig. 141
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Driving146
This selector position is recommended in situations where the
gearbox alternates frequently between 3 3r
rd
d
and 4 4t
th
h
gears in the
“D D
” position.
2 2 –– PPo
os
si
it
ti
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This selector lever position is suitable for long climbs and
descents.
The 1 1s
st
t
and 2 2n
nd
d
gears are shifted up and down automatically
depending on engine load and road speed. The 3 3r
rd
d
and 4 4t
th
h
gears
are not engaged in order to avoid unnecessary gear changes. This
further increases the engine braking effect on deceleration.
1 1 –– PPo
os
si
it
ti
io
on
n ffo
or
r vve
er
ry
y sst
te
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p hhi
il
ll
ls
s
This selector lever position is recommended for very steep
descents.
To engage this gear, the lock button in the selector lever handle
must be pressed in. The vehicle only moves in 1 1s
st
t
gear. The 2 2n
nd
d
,
3 3r
rd
d
and 4 4t
th
h
gears are not engaged. Maximum possible engine
braking effect is now available.
The cruise control * cannot be used in position “1 1
”.
N No
ot
te
e
When changing down manually the selector lever can be moved into gears
3 3
, 2 2
, and 1 1
, but the gearbox will not change down until it is no longer
possible to over–rev the engine.
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Kick-down device
The kick-down device gives maximum acceleration. When the
accelerator pedal is pressed right down past the full throttle
position, depending on road speed and engine speed, the boxchanges down into a lower gear. The shift into the next higher gear
then takes place as soon as the maximum specified engine speed
is reached.
Notes on driving
S St
ta
ar
rt
ti
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The engine can only be started when selector lever is at ”N N
” or ”P P
”
⇒”Starting engine”.
S Se
el
le
ec
ct
ti
in
ng
g aa ddr
ri
iv
vi
in
ng
g rra
an
ng
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e
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ar
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.
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at
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ar
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le
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.

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at
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la
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.
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