2005 Seat Alhambra climate control

3 Contents
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Introduction to the subject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Three point seat belt for the second
row central seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Air Bag system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Safety for children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Integrated child seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Head restraints* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
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Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Multifunctional* steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Onboard computer with multi-function indicator* 64
Navigation system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Keys with remote control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Doors, central locking* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Radio-frequency remote control key* . . . . . . . . . . 81
Vent wing* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Sliding/tilting roof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Lights and visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Switches in the central console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Windscreen washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Windscreen wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Seats and luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . 105
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Armrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Seats in passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Heated seats* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Adjustable steering column* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Luggage compartment/Mesh partition* . . . . . . . 119
Luggage compartment cover* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Roof rack/Roof railing* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Cigarette lighter/Electric sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Stowage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Drink can holder* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Climate control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Automatic gearbox* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Cruise control system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
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Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Intelligent technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Four-wheel drive* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Wheelspin control (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)* . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Your vehicle and the environment . . . . . . . . . 167
The first 1,500 km – and afterwards . . . . . . . . . . 167
Cleaning the exhaust fumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Environment-friendly and economical driving . . . 169
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

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This manual is structured to give you the information you need as quickly
and clearly as possible. The contents of this Manual are grouped into
relatively shorts se
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(e.g.“Air conditioning”). The
entire manual is divided into five large parts which are:
1 1.
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Information on the vehicle equipment relating to passive safety such as seat
belts, airbags, seats, etc.
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Information about the distribution of controls in the driver position of the
vehicle, about the seat adjustment possibilities, how to create a suitable
climate in the passenger compartment, etc.
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Advice relating to driving, care and maintenance of your vehicle and certain
problems which you may solve yourself.
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Figures, data, dimensions and measurements (for example fuel
consumption) of your vehicle.
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At the end of this manual there is a detailed alphabetical index, thiswill
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Observations
The temperature for the passenger (rear) and driver’s (front)
compartment can be set independently of each other using this
equipment. The maximum difference in temperature can, however,
only be 3 °C.With the h he
ea
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ti
in
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g oon
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, the interior is heated by two heat exchangers
in the front and rear, respectively, of the vehicle.
With the c co
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g oon
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, the interior is cooled by means of one or two
refrigeration systems, depending on the version of Climatronic.
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in the
back, if the cooling is switched on you can set the temperature of
the rear seats to as much as 3 °C lower than in the front seats,
thanks to the vents in the ceiling.
When the C Cl
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at the rear (no vents in the ceiling), the rear seat
temperature is regulated by means of the front seat temperature.
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1Display for blower speed for f fr
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2Display AUTO (automaticmode), ECON (compressor off) or OFF
(entire system off)
3Display for ambient temperature
4Display for defrosting windscreen
5Display for air recirculation for f fr
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6Display for air flow direction f fr
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7Display for selected temperature f fr
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8Blower speed indicator f fr
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9Display for selected temperature r re
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10Button for Automaticoperation (complete system).
11Button for defrosting windscreen.
12Button for air recirculation f fr
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.
13Button for “Blower faster” f fr
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14Button for “Blower slower” f fr
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and button for air conditioner
“OFF” front
15Button for “Air flow to upper part of body” f fr
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16Button for “Air flow to footwell” f fr
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Controls
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15
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17Button for “Warmer” f fr
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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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and button for air conditioner
“OFF” 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.
T Th
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to
om
ma
at
ti
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c rre
eg
gu
ul
la
at
ti
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n oof
f tth
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st
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m cca
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nf
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Climatronic for the driver’s compartment (front)
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lo
ow
wi
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g sst
ta
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da
ar
rd
d sse
et
tt
ti
in
ng
g iis
s rre
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co
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mm
me
en
nd
de
ed
d ffo
or
r aal
ll
l tti
im
me
es
s oof
f tth
he
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y ye
ea
ar
r:
:
T Te
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ra
at
tu
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bo
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t 222
2°
°C
C ((7
72
2°
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F)
) aan
nd
d AAU
UT
TO
O bbu
ut
tt
to
on
n.
.
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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• The interior temperature can be freely selected with buttons17
and 18and is stored permanently until another temperature is
selected.
The interior temperature can be set between +18°C (64°F) and
+29°C (86°F). In this range it is automatically regulated.
If temperatures below +18°C (64°F) are selected “LO” appears in
the display. With temperatures above +29°C (86°F) “HI” is
displayed.
In these two end positions the system works continuously at
maximum cooling or heating output. The temperature is not
regulated.• If the blower speed is changed up or down a stage, automatic
mode is still retained.
• In certain operating conditions it may be found that the system
temporarily carries out functions which are not quite as expected.
This includes, for example, that for a few seconds after starting
from cold, air is directed mainly into the footwell. This is intentional
so that damp air in the system does not cause the windows to mist
up.
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Notes on Automatic mode (AUTO)
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12
11
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15
18
17
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19
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Partial deviation from Automatic mode
In nearly all cases the Automatic mode offers the best conditions
for the comfort of the vehicle occupants all the year round.
In isolated cases however it can be necessary to move away form
certain functions of the automatic mode by pressing various
buttons. The Climatronicstill works automatically.
The blower speed and thus the air volume at the front can be
increased or reduced with buttons
13and 14. This is shown by a
change in the number of lines in display position 1.
• By pressing button
11
– the ECON operation is switched off
– the air recirculation mode is switched off
– the windscreen and side windows can be defrosted or kept free
of misting (direct vents
4onto side windows)
– the dehumidifying and defrosting effect for the windscreen can
be increased if, for example persons with damp clothing are picked
up shortly after moving off.
• A Ai
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for the front is selected by pressing button
12.
The symbol5appears in the display.
The air recirculation function prevents strong outside smells
entering the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnelor
standing in a trafficjam.Air recirculation can also be selected if the vehicle is to be heated
or cooled quickly. In this mode, air is drawn in from the vehicle
interior and heated or cooled.
Smoking should be avoided when air recirculation is selected, as
the smoke drawn in from the vehicle interior deposits on the
evaporator of the Climatronic. This leads to permanent odours
when the Climatronicis in operation. These can only be eliminated
by exchanging the evaporator, which is time-consuming and
expensive.
• With buttons
15and 16the air flow can be to the upper part of
the body or into the footwell.
• The combination of buttons
11and 16can be used to direct the
air flow both to the windscreen and into the footwell.
• The combination of buttons
15and 16can be used to direct the
air flow both to the upper body and into the footwell.
• Button
23( (E
EC
CO
ON
N)
) ssw
wi
it
tc
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es
s tth
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ys
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m oof
ff
f
. In this mode,
the heating is automatically regulated (without air dehumidifying
and cooling), with the desired interior temperature being attained
as quickly as possible and maintained.
T Th
he
e aai
ir
r rre
ec
ci
ir
rc
cu
ul
la
at
ti
io
on
n mmo
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de
e ssh
ho
ou
ul
ld
d nno
ot
t bbe
e uus
se
ed
d ffo
or
r aan
n eex
xt
te
en
nd
de
ed
d ppe
er
ri
io
od
d aas
s nno
o
f fr
re
es
sh
h aai
ir
r iis
s ddr
ra
aw
wn
n iin
n aan
nd
d tth
he
e wwi
in
nd
do
ow
ws
s cco
ou
ul
ld
d mmi
is
st
t uup
p.
.
W
WA
AR
RN
NI
IN
NG
G


Climate control136
Please note that in ECON mode, the desired interior temperature
cannot be lower that the ambient temperature.
The combination ECON mode with air recirculation is only possible
if button
12is pressed first and then the ECON button.
Pressing buttons
10, 11or 12will switch off the ECON mode.
The entire system can switched off with button
14(OFF). Press and
hold button 14until the word “OFF” appears in display2. This
function should only be used in isolated cases, e.g. if there is a
fault in the system.
N No
ot
te
e
When the special functions are no longer required the automatic mode
should be switched on again as soon as possible by pressing the button 10
(AUTO).K
Climatronic for the passenger compartment (rear)
W
Wi
it
th
h aa sse
ec
co
on
nd
d cco
oo
ol
li
in
ng
g ssy
ys
st
te
em
m
The Climatronicin the rear only functions in the air recirculation
mode. Fresh air is not fed into the vehicle.
S Sm
mo
ok
ki
in
ng
g ssh
ho
ou
ul
ld
d bbe
e aav
vo
oi
id
de
ed
d wwh
he
en
n aai
ir
r rre
ec
ci
ir
rc
cu
ul
la
at
ti
io
on
n iis
s sse
el
le
ec
ct
te
ed
d,
, aas
s
t th
he
e ssm
mo
ok
ke
e ddr
ra
aw
wn
n iin
n ffr
ro
om
m tth
he
e vve
eh
hi
ic
cl
le
e iin
nt
te
er
ri
io
or
r dde
ep
po
os
si
it
ts
s oon
n tth
he
e
e ev
va
ap
po
or
ra
at
to
or
r oof
f tth
he
e CCl
li
im
ma
at
tr
ro
on
ni
ic
c.
. TTh
hi
is
s lle
ea
ad
ds
s tto
o ppe
er
rm
ma
an
ne
en
nt
t ood
do
ou
ur
rs
s
w wh
he
en
n tth
he
e CCl
li
im
ma
at
tr
ro
on
ni
ic
c iis
s iin
n oop
pe
er
ra
at
ti
io
on
n.
. TTh
he
es
se
e cca
an
n oon
nl
ly
y bbe
e eel
li
im
mi
in
na
at
te
ed
db by
y eex
xc
ch
ha
an
ng
gi
in
ng
g tth
he
e eev
va
ap
po
or
ra
at
to
or
r,
, wwh
hi
ic
ch
h iis
s tti
im
me
e–
–c
co
on
ns
su
um
mi
in
ng
g aan
nd
d
e ex
xp
pe
en
ns
si
iv
ve
e.
.
• Cooled air via the vents in the roof or warmed air through the
vents in the floor to the rear (buttons
19-22) can be controlled
depending on the setting for the front (buttons11-18).
• The inside temperature for the rear seats may be selected with
switches
21and 22, and will be memorised until another
temperature is selected. When this is done, bear in mind the
following:
When choosing the temperature for the front seats (position
7)
and for the rear seats (position 9), the maximum difference
between the two may not exceed 3°C.
When the Climatronicdetects the need to heat the inside, it also
activates the additionalh he
ea
at
t
exchanger. The hot air comes out of
the floor vents.
When the Climatronicdetects the need to cool the interior, it
directsc co
oo
ol
l
air to the rear seats through the ceiling vents.
• Buttons
19and 20are used to switch off the blowers for the rear
seats and to increase or reduce the air flow. This will be shown at
position 8 by a series of lines which will increase or decrease as
you press
Positions
8and 9are switched off when you disconnect the
turbine.
K