2005 Seat Alhambra ignition

Lights and visibility100
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To turn on wipers and washer, pull lever towards steering wheel to
position
5.
Release lever – The washer stops and the wipers carry on for about
4 seconds.
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Rain sensor*
If the vehicle is fitted with a rain sensor and the intermittent wipe
is activated this sensor is in charge of adjusting automatically the
duration of the intervals to the amount of rain.
Position
Aof the lever for the windscreen wipers is used to
individually adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor.
After switching off the ignition, the rain sensor needs to be
switched on again. To do that the intermittent wipe needs to be
switched off and switched on again.
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Rear windscreen
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Push lever to position
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The wipers wipe approximately every 6 seconds.
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Move the lever towards the steering wheel. If you turn off the
windscreen wiper while wiping, the windscreen wiper will function
until the wipe is completed.
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Lights and visibility102
Changing wiper blades
Lift the wiper arm up and rotate it so that the blade is
perpendicular to the wiper. Next, remove it in the direction of the
arrow and replace.
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Adjusting mirrors
Mirrors should be adjusted before beginning a journey in order to
guarantee good visibility.
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Anti-dazzle interior mirror
The lever on the lower edge of the mirror should be pointing to the
rear when the basicsetting is made.
To set the anti-dazzle position, pull lever forwards.
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with the knob in the door trim panel.
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Automatic* anti-dazzle mirror
Adjust interior mirror by hand.
If the ignition is switched on the interior mirror automatically
darkens depending on the light from behind (i.e. a headlight).
When you engage the reverse gear or put the selector lever on R R
the mirror returns to its original position (is no longer dark).
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Lights and visibility103
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Electrically adjustable mirrors
Electrically adjustable mirrors are set by pressing the edge of the
knob Ain the driver’s door trim.
The surface of the mirror may be angled upwards, downwards, to
the left or the right, as required.
With swivel knob
Aselect the driver or passenger wing mirrors.
0 0
– Neutral position
L L
– Driver’s mirror
R R
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mirror the right one moves in time, and a
separate adjustment of the right mirror should not normally be
necessary. If you wish to adjust it separately, activate the right
mirror. You should now be able to adjust it.
If the electric adjustment fails, the mirrors can be adjusted
manually by pressing on the surface.
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Setting the outside mirrors
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When the ignition is on the mirrors darken automatically according
to the amount of light reflecting from behind (e.g.: a flood light).
When shifting into reverse gear or placing the selector lever in R R
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the mirrors will return to the original position (they are not dark
anymore).
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Lights and visibility104
Mirror heating
The electrically operated outside mirrors are heated as long as the
heated rear window is switched on. The ignition must be switched
on for this purpose.
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Electric folding wing mirrors
Use controlAto select the passenger or driver’s wing mirror, or
the fold-away function, as well as mirror adjustment
⇒ fig. 88.
0 0
– Neutral position
L L
– Passenger’s wing mirror
R R
– Driver’s wing mirror
– Folding away of wing mirrorsThe fold-away position is recommended, for example, when
parking or driving in cramped conditions.
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• Before putting the vehicle through an automatic washing plant, the
mirrors should be folded in to prevent them becoming damaged.
• If the mirror housing is moved by an external force (e.g. knocked when
manoeuvring) the mirrors must be folded right in electrically. U Un
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housing be adjusted by hand as the
operation of the mirror might be affected. To place the mirrors in use
position, using control
A, they will not work for about 15 seconds.
Be careful not to damage the mirrors when using control
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Seats and luggage compartment118
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The cushion and backrest of the front seats can be heated
electrically when the ignition is on.
The heating is switched on and regulated to your comfort with the
knurled wheel.
To switch heating off, turn knurled wheel to the basic position (0).
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The cushion and backrest of the front seats can be heated
electrically when the ignition is on.
The heating is switched on and regulated to your comfort with the
knurled wheel.
To switch heating off, turn knurled wheel to the basic position (0).
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Adjusting the steering wheel position
The steering column can be adjusted at will both for reach and for
height. Press the lever Abeneath the steering column down and
move the steering wheel to the desired position. Then press the
lever firmly up again.
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Climate control133
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
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18Button for “Colder” f fr
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19Button for “Blower faster” r re
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20Button for “Blower slower” r re
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21Button for “Warmer” r re
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22Button for “Colder” r re
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23ECON button (complete system off)
When the appropriate buttons are pressed the displays
1, 2, 7,8and 9change or the displays4, 5and 6appear.
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Climatronic for the driver’s compartment (front)
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With this setting a pleasant climate in the vehicle is reached most
quickly.
This setting should therefore only be altered when required for
personal comfort.
Arrangement of vents
⇒page 139.K
Using the system
When ignition has been switched on the system normally works in
the automaticmode. Displays1, 2, 3, 7, 8and 9appear.
The Climatronicmaintains the selected vehicle interior temperature
fully automatically.
To do this, the temperature of the air flow as well as the blower
speed (air volume) and air distribution are altered automatically.
The system also takes account of intense sunlight. This eliminates
the need for a manual re-adjustment.
If the settings deviated from Automaticoperation before the
ignition is switched off the selected functions are permanently
stored. Only the function “air recirculation” is cancelled after about
20 minutes.
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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
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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
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