2006 Seat Alhambra alternator belt

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Information symbols (priority 2)STOP OIL PRESSURE ENGINE OFF SERVICE MANUAL
EStop the car, turn the engine off and check the brake fluid level
Ÿpage 214.
ALTERNATOR WORKSHOP!
FTake the vehicle to a qualified workshop as soon as possible and have the
alternator checked.
FASTEN SEATBELT
hFasten your seat belt correctly; and make sure your passengers are also
properly belted in Ÿpage 17.
Fault message Symbol Action
CHECK OIL LEVEL
E Check the oil level and top up with the right engine oil Ÿ page 214
OIL SENSOR WORKSHOP
ETake the vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre as soon as possible and
have the engine checked.
STOP BRAKE FAULT SERVICE MANUAL
JTake the vehicle to a qualified workshop as soon as possible and have the
ABS checked.
PLEASE REFUEL!
zRefuel as soon as possible.
TOP UP WASHER FLUID
SFill up with water and washer fluid.
CHECK BRAKE PADS
ITake the vehicle to a qualified workshop immediately and have the brake
pads checked.
EXHAUST WORKSHOP
BTake the vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre as soon as possible and
have the engine checked.
ENGINE FAULT CONSULT WORKSHOP
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Take the vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre as soon as possible and
have the engine checked.
AIRBAG FAULT
TTake the vehicle to a qualified workshop immediately and have the airbag
system checked. Fault message Symbol Action

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsTips and MaintenanceTe c h n i c a l D a t a
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If it lights up: pre-heating system activated.
If it flashes: there is a fault in the engine control (diesel
engines). Contact a specialist workshop.Ÿpage 73
Turn signalsŸpage 73
%0#Engine fault (petrol engine)Ÿpage 73
Main beam headlightsŸpage 73

BFault in the emission control systemŸpage 74

¬Diesel particle filterŸpage 74
Traction control system TCSŸpage 74
Electronic Stabilising Program* (ESP)Ÿpage 74
J Anti-lock brake system ABS*Ÿpage 75

Electronic immobiliser*Ÿpage 75
HBrakes/HandbrakeŸpage 76
FAlternatorŸpage 76
hSeat belt warning lamp*Ÿpage 17
zFuel reserveŸpage 76 Item Symbol Meaning of warning and control lamps Further information
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Safety FirstOperating instructionsTips and MaintenanceTe c h n i c a l D a t a An audible signal is also given if the car is driven faster than 6 km/h (approx.
4 mph) with the handbrake applied.
Coolant temperature/level gauge
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The corresponding warning is:
STOP CHECK LEVEL COOLANT
SERVICE MANUAL.
If the symbol flashes while driving, this means that either the coolant temper-
ature is too high or the coolant level is too low. Stop immediately, switch off
the engine and check the level. Top up coolant if necessary.
If the coolant level is correct, the overheating may be caused by a malfunction
of the radiator fan. In this case, check the radiator fan fuse, and replace if
necessary.
If the warning light does not go out, although the coolant level is correct and
the fan fuse is correct, do not continue driving. Obtain technical assistance.
If the fault is only in the radiator fan, it is possible to continue driving as far
as the nearest Technical Service Centre, as long as the coolant level is correct
and the display light is off.
Alternator
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The corresponding warning is:
ALTERNATOR WORKSHOP!
The warning lamp lights up when the ignition is switched on. It should go out
when the engine is started.
The alternator is operated by a long-lasting drive belt.
If the warning light lights up while driving, stop, switch off the engine and
check the drive belt. If the belt is loose or broken, do not continue driving, as
the coolant pump will not be driven. The belt should be checked or replaced.If the warning light comes on even though the belt is neither loose nor
broken, it is usually possible to continue driving to the nearest Technical
Service Centre.
As the vehicle battery will discharge, it is advisable to switch off all non-vital
electrical consumers.
Seat belt warning lamp
h
The corresponding warning is:
FASTEN SEAT BELT
This warning light (only in some countries) lights up for approximately 6
seconds when the ignition is switched on to remind occupants to fasten seat-
belts. If the seat belts are not fastened, a sound signal is emitted when the
ignition is switched on which will stop when the seat belts are fastened or
after approximately 6 seconds.
WARNING
•If the brake fluid level is below the “MIN” mark, you should wait for
assistance from specialised personnel before continuing to drive.
•If the fluid level is correct, the fault may lie in the ABS. If the ABS control
system fails, the rear wheels may block rapidly on braking. This, in certain
circumstances, could cause the vehicle to skid.
•Never open the bonnet if you see steam or coolant escaping from the
engine compartment. Risk of burns. Wait until you can no longer see or
hear escaping steam or coolant.
•Do not touch the fan, as it could suddenly start to operate, even if the
ignition is switched off.
•To prevent burns from boiling coolant, the following should be
observed:
•Take care when opening the coolant expansion tank!. When the engine
is warm or hot, the system is pressurised! Therefore wait until the engine
cools before opening the cap.

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WARNING
All work on the engine or in the engine compartment, e.g. checking and
refilling fluids, involves the danger of injury and scalding as well as the risk
of accident or fire.
•Never open the bonnet if you see steam, smoke or coolant escaping
from the engine compartment. Otherwise, there is a risk of sustaining
burns. Wait until no more steam or coolant is emitted, then allow the
engine to cool before carefully opening the bonnet.
•Switch off the engine and remove the key from the ignition.
•Apply the handbrake and move the gear stick to neutral or selector
lever to position P.
•Keep children away from the vehicle.
•Never touch hot engine parts. There is a risk of burns.
•Never spill liquids on a hot engine or on a hot exhaust gas system. This
is a fire hazard.
•Avoid causing short-circuits in the electrical system, particularly at the
points where the jump leads are attached Ÿpage 250. The battery could
explode.
•Never touch the radiator fan. It is temperature controlled and could
start automatically, even when the engine has been switched off and the
key removed from the ignition!
•Do not unscrew the cap on the expansion tank when the engine is hot.
If the coolant is hot, the cooling system will be pressurised!
•Protect face, hands and arms by covering the cap with a large, thick
cloth to protect against escaping coolant and steam.
•Always make sure you have not left any objects, such as cleaning cloths
and tools, in the engine compartment.
•If you have to work underneath the vehicle, you must use suitable
stands additionally to support the vehicle, there is a risk of accident!. A
hydraulic jack is insufficient for securing the vehicle and there is a risk of
injury.
•If any work has to be performed when the engine is started or with the
engine running, there is an additional, potentially fatal, safety risk from the
rotating parts, such as the drive belts, alternator, radiator fan, etc., and
from the high-voltage ignition system. You should also observe the
following points:
−Never touch the electrical wiring of the ignition system.
−Ensure that jewellery, loose clothing and long hair do not get
trapped in rotating engine parts. Danger of death. Before starting any
work remove jewellery, tie back and cover hair, and wear tight-fitting
clothes.
−Always think carefully about pressing the accelerator if a gear is
engaged in either an automatic or manual gearbox. The vehicle could
move, even if the handbrake is applied. Danger of death.
•If work has to be carried out on the fuel system or on electrical compo-
nents, you must observe the following safety notes in addition to the above
warnings:
−Always disconnect the battery. The vehicle must be unlocked when
this is done, otherwise the alarm will be triggered.
−Do not smoke.
−Never work near naked flames.
−Always have a fire extinguisher on hand.
Caution
When changing or topping up service fluids, make absolutely certain that you
fill the fluids into the correct reservoirs. Failure to observe this point will result
in serious malfunctions and engine damage!
WARNING (continued)

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Index
4MOTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
A
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Acoustic signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Acoustic warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Additional instruction manual
Roof carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Adjust seats
rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Adjusting lumbar support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Air conditioning manual
faults in operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Air conditioning system
Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Air recirculation mode
Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Airbag cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Airbag covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Airbags
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Alterations to the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Alternator
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Anti-freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Anti-lock brake system
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Anti-locking brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Anti-puncture kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Sealing and inflating tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Anti-theft wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Aquaplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Ashtrays
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Automatic belt retractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Automatic car washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Safety interlock for ignition key . . . . . . . . . 162
Automatic gearbox with Tiptronic . . . . . . . . . . 171
Automatic mode
Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Automatic wipe
Windscreen wiper and washer . . . . . . . . . . 116
automatic wipe
Rear window wiper and wash . . . . . . . . . . . 117
B
Ball coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
BAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Battery
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Winter conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Belt height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 29
Belt retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Belt tension device
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33