2006 Seat Alhambra steering wheel

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsTips and MaintenanceTe c h n i c a l D a t a
Operating instructions
Cockpit
Overview
Overview of the instrument panel
This overview will help you to familiarise yourself with the
controls and displays.
Door release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric wing mirror adjustment control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric window control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument lighting control / Headlamp range control . . . . . . .
Air outlets
Main beam and turn signal light lever/ Cruise control* . . . . .
Instrument panel / warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horn / Driver's airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen wiper lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switches for:
−rear window heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−windscreen heater* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−left seat heating* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−ESP* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RadioCup holder* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central upper stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switches for:
−hazard warning light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−PDC* (parking distance control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−right seat heating* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−cover for supplementary switch
Glove box/Stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger side upper stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gear lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ash tray/ lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric side window controls* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedals
Steering control adjustment lever* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fusebox cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlock bonnet lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note
•Some of the items of equipment listed here are fitted only on certain
models/model years or are optional extras.
•In versions with the steering wheel on the right, the layout of the control
elements is somewhat different. But the symbols assigned to the controls
A191
A2119
A3100
A4109
A5109
A6
A7 111,175
A862, 70
A936
A10161
A11116
A12
115
115
125
182
A13151
A14
A15136
A16134
A17
110
173
125
A18134
A1936
A20133
A21165
A22139
A23100
A24172
A25
A26159
A27241
A28211

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correspond to the symbols used in the versions with the steering wheel on
the left
Instruments
Instrument overview
The instruments display the vehicle operating status.
Rev counter Ÿpage 63
Engine coolant temperature gauge Ÿpage 63
Display in the combi-instrument
4) and warning lamps Ÿpage 704)
Fuel gauge Ÿpage 64
SpeedometerEngine oil temperature gauge
4)Ÿpage 65
Clock Ÿ page 65
Setting knob for the clock
Adjust kilometre button
Odometer (total mileage / trip recorder) Ÿ page 65
Voltmeter
4)Ÿ page 65
Fig. 44 Detail of the dash panel: Instruments
4)Optional equipment
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
A10
A11

Steering wheel controls 84
Steering wheel controls
Steering wheel
Multifunction steering wheel
These controls enable you to perform various functions without taking your hands off the steering wheel.
The controls in the multi-function steering wheel Ÿfig. 53 work only when
the ignition is switched on.
Rocker switch for the cruise control system (CCS) :
−By briefly pressing the button the programmed speed is recov-
ered.
−If the button is held down the speed increases. The speed of the
vehicle at the moment the button is released will be stored.
−By briefly pressing the button the actual speed is stored.−If the button is held down the speed decreases. The speed of the
vehicle at the moment the button is released will be stored.
Button for switching off CCS temporarily. The target speed remains
stored. Further information .
Rocker switch for volume control
8) for the radio unit.
−Press button to raise the volume of the radio.
−Press button to reduce the volume of the radio.
Fig. 53 Multi-function steering wheel with controls:
A1
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2%3 €
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A3
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Safety FirstOperating instructionsTips and MaintenanceTe c h n i c a l D a t a Rocker switch for various functions:
−Button for: station search, forwards (radio), listening to TIM
messages, starting with oldest (radio / navigation), fast forward
(cassette mode), next track (CD mode).
−Button for: station search, backwards (radio), listening to TIM
messages, starting with latest (radio / navigation), fast reverse
(cassette mode), previous track (CD mode).
Pushbutton for switching lighting on and off on the controls on the multi-
function steering wheel (on the side of the steering wheel).
Note
The cruise control system is switched on and off using the button on the turn-
signal / main beam lever .
A4
…
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A5

Lights and visibility109
Safety FirstOperating instructionsTips and MaintenanceTe c h n i c a l D a t a If you are towing a trailer equipped with a rear fog light on a vehicle with a
factory-fitted towing bracket
17), the rear fog light on the car will automatically
be switched off.
WARNING
•Never drive with just the side lights on. Risk of accident. The side lights
are not bright enough to illuminate the road ahead and to ensure that other
road users are able to see you. Always use your dipped headlights if it is
dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
•If the lights are left on after the key has been taken out of the ignition lock,
a buzzer sounds when the driver door is opened. This is a reminder to switch
off the lights.
•The rear fog light is so bright that it can dazzle drivers behind you. You
should use the rear fog light only when visibility is very poor.
•If you are towing a trailer equipped with a rear fog light on a vehicle with
a factory-fitted towing bracket, the rear fog light on the car will automatically
be switched off.
•The use of the lighting described here is subject to the relevant statutory
requirements.
Coming Home function (guide lights)*
The Coming Home function (guide lights) allows the vehicle
lights to stay on for approximately 3 minutes after the ignition
is switched off.
To activate the Coming Home function the vehicle lights should have
already been switched on.– Switch off vehicle lights.
– Switch off ignition.
– Keep all doors closed.
– Briefly pull the turn signal lever towards the steering wheel
within a maximum of 2 minutes after switching off the lights.
– Open the driver door.
When the driver's door is opened, the vehicle lights automatically light up for
approx. 3 minutes If the door is closed within 3 minutes, the guide lights will
stay on for approximately. 30 seconds. If the door is closed after 3 minutes,
the vehicle lights switch off and the guide lights are not activated.
Illumination of instruments and switches and headlight
range control
Fig. 72 Instrument panel:
headlight range control
and illumination of
instruments and switches
A1
A2

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Switching on the turn signals
– Move the lever all the way up Ÿpage 111, fig. 74 to indicate
right, and all the way down to indicate left.
Signalling a lane change
– Push the lever up or down to the point where you incur
resistance and then release the lever. The turn signal will flash
three times. The corresponding warning lamp will also flash.
Switching main beam on and off
– Turn the light switch to position
 Ÿpage 108, fig. 71.
– Press the lever forward to switch on the main beams.
– Pull the lever back towards you to switch the main beam head-
lights off again.
Headlight flasher
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel to operate the
flasher.
Switching on parking lights
– Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the lock.
– Move the lever up or down to turn on the right or left-hand
parking lights respectively.
WARNING
The main beam can dazzle other drivers. Risk of accident! Never use the
main beam headlights or the headlight flasher if they could dazzle other
drivers.
Note
•The turn signals only work when the ignition is switched on. The corre-
sponding warning lamp  or
flashes in the combi-instrument. The warning
lamp
20) flashes when the turn signals are operated, provided a trailer is
correctly attached and connected to the vehicle. If a turn signal bulb is defec-
tive, the warning lamp flashes at double speed. If the trailer turn signal bulbs
are damaged, warning lamp  does not light up. You should have the bulbs
replaced.
•Both warning lamps will flash at the same time when the hazard warning
lights are switched on.
•If one turn signal fails, whether that of the vehicle or of the trailer, the
warning lamp will start flashing twice as fast.
•The main beam headlights can only be switched on if the dipped beam
headlights are already on. The warning lamp  then comes on in the combi-
instrument.
•The headlight flasher comes on for as long as you pull the lever – even if
no other lights are switched on. The warning lamp  then comes on in the
combi-instrument.
•When the parking light is switched on, the front side light and the rear
light of the corresponding side of the vehicle stay lit. The parking lights will
only work if the key is removed from the ignition.
•If the turn signal lever is left on after the key has been taken out of the
ignition lock, a buzzer sounds when the driver door is opened. This is a
reminder to switch off the turn signal, unless of course you wish to leave the
parking light on.
A1
A2
A1A2
A3
A4
20)Optional equipment

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Caution
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blades are not frozen to the
glass before using the wipers for the first time. If you switch on the wipers
when the wiper blades are frozen to the windscreen, you could damage both
the wiper blades and the wiper motor.
Rear window wiper ]
The windscreen wiper lever controls the rear window wipers
and the automatic rear window wash and wipe.
Connecting the intermittent wipe
– Press the lever forwards to position Ÿfig. 81 . The wiper will
wipe the window approximately every 6 seconds.Switching off the interval wipe function
– Pull the lever back from position towards the steering wheel.
The wiper will continue to function for a short period if you switch
off whilst the wipers are in motion.
Connect the rear window automatic wipe
– Press the lever fully forwards to position Ÿfig. 81 . The rear
window washer starts to work immediately while the rear window
wiper starts a little later and continues working while the lever is
in this position.
– Return the lever back to the rest position. The wiper then wipes
for approximately 4 seconds, and then in intervals again.
WARNING
•A worn or dirty wiper blade will obstruct visibility and reduce safety.
•Observe the warnings “Changing wiper blades”.
Caution
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blade is not frozen to the glass
before using the wiper for the first time. If you switch on the wiper when the
wiper blade is frozen to the glass, this could damage both the wiper blade
and the wiper motor.
Note
•The rear window wiper will only function when the ignition is switched on
and the tailgate is closed.
•The rear window wiper is automatically connected when the windscreen
wiper is on and reverse gear is engaged (manual gearbox) or the selector
lever of the automatic gear box is placed in position R.
Fig. 81 Windscreen wiper
and windscreen wash
lever
A6
A6
A7

Lights and visibility 118
Headlamp washer*
The headlight washers clean the headlight lenses.
The headlight washers are activated automatically when the windscreen
washer is used and the windscreen wiper lever is pulled towards the steering
wheel Ÿpage 116, fig. 80 for at least 5 seconds – provided the dipped
headlights or main beams are switched on. Clean off stubborn dirt (insects,
etc.) from the headlights at regular intervals, for instance when filling the fuel
tank.
Note
To ensure that the headlight washers work properly in winter, keep the
nozzles in the bumper free of snow and remove any ice with a de-icer spray.
Mirrors
Interior mirror
It is dangerous to drive if you cannot see clearly through the
rear window.
Manual anti-dazzle function for interior mirror
When the rear-view mirror is in standard position, the lever on the lower edge
of the mirror should face forwards. Pull the lever to the back to select the anti-
dazzle function.
Automatic anti-dazzle function for interior mirror
22)
When the ignition is on, the interior mirror will darken automatically
according to the amount of light it receives. The mirror will return to the
normal position if the reverse gear is selected.
A5
22)Optional equipment
Fig. 82 Automatic anti-
dazzle function for inte-
rior mirror