2005 Seat Alhambra ignition

168Your vehicle and the environment
After the running-in period
•On vehicles with a rev counter* the maximum permissible engine
speed is shown by the beginning of the red zone on the rev
counter scale. The needle of the counter must not move into this
zone.
Extremely high engine revs will be automatically governed.
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Description
T
Th
he
e ppe
er
rf
fe
ec
ct
t ffu
un
nc
ct
ti
io
on
ni
in
ng
g oof
f tth
he
e ccl
le
ea
an
ni
in
ng
g ssy
ys
st
te
em
m ffo
or
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is of great importance for the environment-friendly functioning of
your vehicle.
Therefore, keep in mind the following points:
•Versions with a catalytic converter must only use unleaded fuel
⇒"Filling the tank" chapter.
•In vehicles with a catalytic converter never drive until the fuel
tank is completely empty. Irregular fuel supply can cause misfiring,
thus allowing unburned fuel into the exhaust system which can
cause overheating and damage to the catalyst.
•If you experience starting difficulties, loss of power or engine
problems while driving, the cause could be a failure in the ignition.In this case, fuel may be entering the exhaust system without
burning and, in this way being released into the atmosphere.
Furthermore, the catalyst could deteriorate due to overheating.
Reduce speed immediately. Have this problem fixed at the nearest
Technical Service Centre.
•Do not overload the engine with oil
⇒"Engine oil" chapter.
•Do not towstartthe vehicle for more than 50 m
⇒"Tow
start/towing" chapter.
N No
ot
te
e
Even when the cleaning system for exhaust fumes is in perfect working
order, under certain circumstances, the fumes may smell like sulfur.
This depends on the percentage of sulfur in the fuel.
Often it is sufficient to change brands or buy super unleaded.
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e tto
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os
ss
si
ib
bl
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e hhi
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em
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ra
at
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f tth
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, ddo
o nno
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t ppa
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k iin
n
p pl
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194Checking and refilling
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Ca
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Do not disconnect the vehicle battery when the ignition is on or when the
engine is running, as the electrical system (electronic components) could
otherwise be damaged.
In order to protect the casing from UV radiation, do not expose vehicle
battery to direct sunlight.
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Location
The battery is in the engine compartment.
To start with the help of another battery
⇒"Emergency starting"
chapter.
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Checking acid level
Please refer to the warning notes in the chapter "Engine
compartment" before starting any type of work on the engine or
the engine compartment.
The acid/electrolyte level should be checked regularly in the
following cases:
– high mileage
– in countries with a warm climate
– old battery
The battery is otherwise service-free.
The acid level should always be around the
m ma
ax
x.
.mark on the
longside of the battery. It should never be filled above the
m ma
ax
x.
.
mark nor be allowed to drop below the m
mi
in
n.
.mark.
We recommend that the electrolyte level be checked and corrected
by a Technical Service Centre.
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*
A round viewing window is located on the upper side of the battery
⇒arrow, fig. 162. This magic eye will change its color according to
the charge condition or the acid level of the battery.
Air bubbles can distort the true color. You should, therefore, tap
carefully on the magic eye.
If the display in the viewing window hasn no
o cco
ol
lo
or
r oor
r iis
s lli
ig
gh
ht
t yye
el
ll
lo
ow
w
,
the acid level in the battery is too low. Distilled water must be
added. We recommend that the battery be replaced if it is older
than 5 years.
We recommend that the electrolyte level be checked and corrected
by a Technical Service Centre.
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196Checking and refilling
• Check acid level of the battery⇒"Battery chapter". Depending
on the technique used while charging battery acid could
vaporize.
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If the battery is disconnected and then reconnected...
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a an
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lo
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wi
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ng
g oon
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es
s,
, bbe
ef
fo
or
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nd
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er
rg
go
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ng
g aan
ny
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rk
k oon
n tth
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or charging the battery you should:
To reset the clock
⇒"Instruments" chapter.
Switch on again the automatic opening and closing of the power
windows
⇒"Electrical powered windows" chapter.
Should you have problems with the starting or idling of a petrol
engine start engine as follows: switch on ignition for approximately
30 seconds and switch off again. Start engine.
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Change battery
Our batteries have been developed to suit their location and have
built-in safety elements. Original SEAT batteries comply with all
maintenance, performance and safety requirements for your
vehicle.
We recommend using a battery that does not require maintenance.
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te
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e wwa
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s ffr
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gi
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pa
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a an
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d ffo
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lo
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g oon
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s,
, bbe
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fo
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de
er
rg
go
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ng
g aan
ny
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or
rk
k oon
n tth
he
e een
ng
gi
in
ne
e oor
r
e en
ng
gi
in
ne
e cco
om
mp
pa
ar
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tm
me
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.
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Because of the problem of disposing of the old battery, the renewalshould
preferably done at a Technical Service Centre. Batteries contain, amongst
other things, sulphuric acid and lead and must on no account be putwith
normal household waste.
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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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216If and when
Changing a fuse
Please note the warnings from the "Engine compartment" chapter
and following ones, before undergoing any work on the engine or
engine compartment.
The fuses are located behind a cover in the instrument panel
⇒
fig. 45 andfig. 181.
In some models, there are additional fuses in the engine
compartment, for example on top of the battery.
• Switch off ignition and the component concerned.
• Take cover off
⇒fig. 181
• In the cover or in the fuse box you will find plastic pliers* to
remove the fuses.
• You will find the fuse layout on a label in the fuse box cover.• Remove the appropriate fuse.
• Replace blown fuse – can be recognised by the burnt metal strip
– with a fuse of same amperage.
• Replace the cover.
• If the newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time, the
electrical system must be checked by a Technical Service Centre as
soon as possible.
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Fuse layout
You will find the fuse layout on a label in the fuse box cover.
The meaning of the symbols on the label are explained as follows:
AL0-139Fig. 181S Sy
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Me
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Dipped beam
Main beam
Adjustment of headlight range
Parking light
Foglight
Rear foglight
Reverse light
Indicators
Hazard warning lights
Instrument panel lighting


217 If and when
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
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Sy
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Me
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Fan
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
S Sy
ym
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Me
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Diagnosis
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

226If and when
T
To
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w sst
ta
ar
rt
ti
in
ng
g/
/t
to
ow
wi
in
ng
g
A tow-rope or a towing bar must only be applied at the following
points:
F Fr
ro
on
nt
t tto
ow
wi
in
ng
g eey
ye
e
The front towing eye is located on the right below the bumper. It is
protected by a flap. To remove the flap, pull it forward and allow it
to hang.
R Re
ea
ar
r tto
ow
wi
in
ng
g eey
ye
e
The rear towing eye is also located on the right under the bumper.
It is not covered.
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General notes
• Check whether there are any local traffic regulations concerning
the towing of vehicles.
• The tow-rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the risk of
damage to both vehicles. It is advisable to use synthetic fibre
ropes, or ropes of similar elastic material. I It
t iis
s hho
ow
we
ev
ve
er
r ssa
af
fe
er
r tto
o uus
se
e
a a tto
ow
wi
in
ng
g bba
ar
r!
!
Avoid excessive towing effort and do not jerk. During towing
operations on other than surfaced roadsthere is always the danger
that the attachment points will be overloaded and damaged.
• • BBe
ef
fo
or
re
e ttr
ry
yi
in
ng
g tto
o tto
ow
w sst
ta
ar
rt
t,
, aan
n aat
tt
te
em
mp
pt
t ssh
ho
ou
ul
ld
d bbe
e mma
ad
de
e tto
o sst
ta
ar
rt
t
u us
si
in
ng
g tth
he
e bba
at
tt
te
er
ry
y oof
f aan
no
ot
th
he
er
r vve
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
e
⇒p
pa
ag
ge
e 222
25
5.
.• Both drivers must be familiar with towing procedures.
Inexperienced drivers should not attempt to tow start or tow.
• When using a tow-rope the driver of the towing vehicle must
engage the clutch very gently when moving off and changing gear.
• The driver of the vehicle being towed must ensure that the tow-
rope is always taut.
• The emergency lights must be switched on in both vehicles –
unless local regulations differ.
• Turn ignition on so that the steering wheel is free and the turn
signals, horn, and, if necessary, the windscreen wiper and washer
can be used.
• As the brake servo only works when the engine is running,
considerably more pressure is required on the brake pedal when
the engine is not running.
• More force than usual will be required to turn the steering wheel
as the power assisted steering does not work when engine is not
running.
• When there is no lubricant in the manual or automatic gearbox,
the vehicle may only be towed with driving wheels lifted.
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227 If and when
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Tow starting
C
Ca
au
ut
ti
io
on
n
It is not recommended to tow start a vehicle. We recommend the use of
another vehicle’s battery. Check the "Start up help" chapter.
There are various reasons why a vehicle should n no
ot
t
be tow started:
• When towing there is a danger of colliding with the towed
vehicle.
• • IIn
n vve
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
es
s wwi
it
th
h aa ppe
et
tr
ro
ol
l een
ng
gi
in
ne
e,
, ffu
ue
el
l mma
ay
y aac
cc
cu
um
mu
ul
la
at
te
e iin
n tth
he
e
c ca
at
ta
al
ly
ys
st
ts
s aan
nd
d cca
au
us
se
e dda
am
ma
ag
ge
e.
.
T Th
he
e ffo
ol
ll
lo
ow
wi
in
ng
g ppo
oi
in
nt
ts
s mmu
us
st
t bbe
e nno
ot
te
ed
d bby
y tth
he
e ddr
ri
iv
ve
er
r oof
f tth
he
e mma
an
nu
ua
al
l
g ge
ea
ar
r vve
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
e bbe
ei
in
ng
g tto
ow
w sst
ta
ar
rt
te
ed
d
1
1)
):
:
• Before moving off, engage 2 2n
nd
d
or 3 3r
rd
d
gear, depress and hold
clutch.
• Switch ignition on.
• Once both vehicles are moving, release the clutch.
• As soon as engine starts, depress clutch and move gear lever
into neutral to avoid running into the towing vehicle.
• • FFo
or
r tte
ec
ch
hn
ni
ic
ca
al
l rre
ea
as
so
on
ns
s tto
ow
w sst
ta
ar
rt
ti
in
ng
g aa vve
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
e wwi
it
th
h aan
n aau
ut
to
om
ma
at
ti
ic
c
g ge
ea
ar
r bbo
ox
x iis
s nno
ot
t ppo
os
ss
si
ib
bl
le
e.
.
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To w i n g
W
Wh
he
en
n tto
ow
wi
in
ng
g
vehicles with an a au
ut
to
om
ma
at
ti
ic
c gge
ea
ar
rb
bo
ox
x
, the following
points must be noted in addition to the details on the previous
page:
• Selector lever at “N N
”.
• Do not have the vehicle towed faster than 30 mph (50 km/h).
• Do not tow further than 30 miles (50 kilometres).
If the vehicle has to be towed long distances it must be lifted at the
front.
Reason: When the engine is not running, the gearbox oil pump is
not working and the gearbox is not adequately lubricated for high
speeds or long distances.
• With a breakdown vehicle the vehicle may only be suspended at
the front.
Reason: If given a rear suspended tow, the drive shafts turn
backwards. The planetary gears in the automatic gearbox then turn
at such high speeds that the gearbox will be severely damaged in
a short time.
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1)Valid as an exceptional measure for vehicles with Diesel engines.