2005 Seat Alhambra fuel consumption

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Information on the vehicle equipment relating to passive safety such as seat
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Information about the distribution of controls in the driver position of the
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climate in the passenger compartment, etc.
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Figures, data, dimensions and measurements (for example fuel
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Instrument panel47
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds, the
temperature displayed may be slightly higher than the actual
outside temperature as a result of radiant heat from the engine.
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Multi-function indicator*
Apart from the time, the multi-function indicator offers a varietyof
additional information.
• Outside temperature*
• Current fuel consumption
• Average fuel consumption
• Distance that can be travelled with the amount of fuel left in the
tank.
• Km driven
• Average speed
• Driving time
On the upper part of the display appears the symbol of the
function, except if the time is indicated
⇒fig. 47with average
consumption.
If you press button
Bon the windscreen wiper lever while ignition
is on additional information will appear:
Fig. 47
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Instrument panel48
If you press the upper part of the button, the different functions will
appear consecutively.
If you press the lower part of the button, the functions will appear
in the opposite direction.
The following data can be obtained in this order by the memory:
• Driving time
• Km driven
• Average speed
• Average fuel consumption
The instantaneous fuel consumption will not be memorized but will
always appear in an updated version.
M Me
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Two automaticmemories are fitted:
T Th
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or
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)
collects the
following data while ignition is on: driving time, kms driven and
fuel consumption.
The calculation of the average speed and average consumption is
based on this data.
If the trip resumes within the 2 following hours from switching off
ignition the new data will be added to the one already memorized.
If the interruption is longer than 2 hours, all data will automatically
be deleted from the memory.T Th
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or
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collects all data
from all trips up to 100 driving hours, 10,000 km and 1,000 liters
of fuel consumption. This data is used to calculate the average
speed and average consumption for all individual trips.
In case one of these values is exceeded, the memory is deleted
and a new count starts. As opposed to the individual memory, the
global memory will not be deleted if the trip is interrupted for more
than 2 hours.
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data select the respective memory by pressing the
"Reset"
⇒fig. 48Abutton on the windscreen wiper lever.
The digital clock display will indicate the memory which was
selected:
M Mu
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fu
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or
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(Individual memory)
M Mu
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or
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(Global memory)
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If you press the "Reset"
⇒fig. 48Abutton for more than two
seconds the selected memory will be deleted.
If the battery of the vehicle is disconnected both memories will be
deleted.
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When the ignition is switched on the last selected function or the
outside temperature with the ice symbol (warning for icy road) will
appear on the display.


Instrument panel49
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
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The time appears even if the ignition is switched off.
The clock is set by turning the button next to the rev counter in the
instrument panel
⇒page 46 "Digital clock".
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The temperature range goes from –40°C to +58°C. If the car is
stationary or if driving at slow speed the indicated temperature
may be slightly higher than the real temperature due to engine
heat.
If the outside temperature is between +4°C and –7°C the ice
symbol will appear on the display (warning for icy road).
This symbol will flash at first for about 5 seconds and then remain
lit while the outside temperature is not above +4°C or below –7°C.
W Wh
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.If you wish to see the previously selected function press the
⇒fig.
48Bbutton on the windscreen wiper lever.
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Instantaneous consumption is shown in l/100 km. The computer
calculates the consumption every 30 meters. When the vehicle is
stationary the computer will display the last value in the memory.
On some models, the display will show fuel consumption in
ltr/hour when the vehicle is in a stationary position with the engine
running.
If the instantaneous consumption display is selected when the
engine is started, the computer will indicate the average
consumption for the first 30 to 40 meters.
You can use this display to adjust your driving style to the desired
fuel consumption.
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This mode shows the average fuel consumption only and not the
consumption at the time of reading.
Once the memory is deleted the display will show the average
consumption after approximately 30 meters. Until then, the display
will show dashes instead of the value. The value is updated
throughout the trip every 5 seconds.
If you select the individual memory( (M
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the
average consumption of a particular trip is displayed.

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Instrument panel50
If you select the global memory( (M
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n iin
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the
average consumption for all individual trips is displayed
⇒"Global
memory".
N No
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The amount of used fuel will not be displayed.
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displays the
kms driven since the ignition was switched on or since the memory
was deleted. See previous page "Individual memory".
I In
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displays the
kms driven on all individual trips. See previous page "Global
memory".
The highest display for either position is 10,000 km. When this is
exceeded it will reset itself.
k km
m/
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See chapter "Average fuel consumption".
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The same is valid for "driving time" as for "km driven". The
maximum time shown in the display is 99 hours and 59 minutes.
When this is exceeded it will reset itself.
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Coolant temperature
The gauge starts to work when the ignition is switched on.
When the ignition is switched on the warning lamp
Cflashes for a
few seconds as a functional check.
AC Co
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Avoid high engine speeds and do not work engine too hard yet.
BN No
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When the vehicle is driven normally the needle should settle down
in the central zone.
When engine is working hard and the ambient temperature is high,
the needle may move a long way up.
Fig. 49
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Lights and visibility93
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oncoming traffic from being dazzled more than is unavoidable. At
the same time the correct headlight beam setting provides the
best possible visibility for the driver.
The headlights can only be regulated with the dipped headlights
switched on.
To lower the beams, turn knurled discfrom the basicposition (–)
downwards.
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Rear window heating 1
The heating will only function when the ignition is turned on.
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*, the heating is turned
on/off using this switch. A warning lamp will light up in the switch
when the heating is on.
On vehicles with electrically adjustable exterior mirrors the mirrors
are heated as long as the rear window heating is switched on.
On vehiclesw wi
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, the heating is switched on
with a button.
The rear window heating automatically switches off about 20
minutes after it is switched on. It can also be switched off earlier by
pressing the button again.
If the heating is still required, simply press the button again. It will
again be switched off automatically after a further 20 minutes.
On vehicles with electrically adjustable exterior mirrors the mirrors
are heated as long as the rear window heating is switched on.
F Fo
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As soon as window is clear, switch element off. The reduced current
consumption helps to reduce fuel consumption ⇒"Economic and
environment friendly driving" chapter.K
Fig. 77
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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.
K
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.
K

158Refuelling
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On vehicles with a catalytic converter, never drive until the fueltank is
completely empty. The irregular fuel supply can cause misfiring. This allows
unburnt fuel into the exhaust system, which can cause overheating and
damage to the catalyst.
K
Releasing tank flap manually
If the central locking system should fail, the flap can be released
manually:
• Open tailgate and – if fitted – fold back the right luggage
compartment trim from side panel.
• Then push the locking rod in front of the white diaphragm
housing backward slightly in direction of arrow
⇒fig. 150.K
P
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In the chapter “Technical Data” and on the inside of the tank flap
you will find information on the correct octane rating for your
engine.
K
General notes
•Unleaded petrol must comply with DIN EN1)228 and leaded
petrol with DIN 51 600.
•If, in an emergency, the octane rating of the available petrol is
lower than that required by the engine, only drive with medium
engine speeds and low engine loading. H Hi
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.
Fill tank with
petrol of the correct octane rating as soon as possible.
•Fuel with a higher octane rating than that required by the engine
can be used without limitation. There are, however, no advantages
regarding output and consumption.
F Fo
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f tth
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nv
vi
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nm
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Even one tankful of leaded petrol will detract from the efficiency ofthe
catalytic converter.
N No
ot
te
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See chapter “Filling the tank”.K
1)European norm
B7M-093CFig. 150