2007 Seat Alhambra maintenance

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Ta i l g a t eOpening the tailgateUnlocking the tailgate
– Make sure that the key slot is vertical.
– Operate the handle and pull up the tailgate ⇒ .
Closing the tailgate
– Take hold of one of the recessed handles in the interior trim of the tailgate.
–Close the tailgate hard ⇒ in “Safety instructions for the tail-
gate” on page 99.A warning appears on the instrument panel
14) if the tailgate is open or not
properly closed. Depending on the leve l of equipment fitted, an audible warning
14) will be given either while the vehicle is stationary or when you
drive.
Locking and unlocking the tailgate
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The doors and the tailgate will be locked by turning the vehicle key to
position ⇒fig. 63 .
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The doors and the tailgate will be unlocked by turning the vehicle key to
position .
Key slot positions
Windows, or the sliding roof, which ar e still open can be closed automat-
ically on vehicles equipped with elec tric windows and electric vent
windows or with an electric sliding r oof. To do this, the vehicle key must
be kept held in position ⇒fig. 63 until all windows and the sliding
roof are fully closed.
If the key is held in position , all windows (apart from the electric vent
wing) will be opened on vehicles equipped with electric windows.
The tailgate can, if the central locking system or the servomotor lock is
defective, be unlocked manually by turning the vehicle key to position .
Convenience opening of the tailgate
It is not possible to open the tailgate when the ignition is on. This helps
prevent theft (e.g. at traffic lights). This function will remain active for approx.
30 seconds after the ignition is switched off as long as no door is opened.
When a door is opened, the tailgate immediately unlocks.
For greater convenience, it is possible to open the tailgate for up to 30
seconds after the last door has been closed and the ignition is switched on.
Fig. 63 Key slot positions
of tailgate lock
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Safety instructions for the tailgate
WARNING
For safety reasons, you should always keep the tailgate fully closed when
driving. Always close the tailgate properly. Risk of accident or injury.•
Ensure the tailgate is locked after closing. If not, it may open unexpect-
edly while driving.
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Never close the tailgate without observing and ensuring it is clear, to do
otherwise could cause serious injury to you and others. Make sure that no
one is in the path of the tailgate.
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Loose objects which could fall out of the vehicle when the tailgate is
opened could cause injury.
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If you have objects (for example bicycl es) on a rack fitted to the tailgate,
you may not be able to open the tailgate fully, or the additional weight
could close the tailgate. For this reason, you should support the tailgate or
remove the objects from the rack. Risk of injury.
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Never allow children to play in or ar ound the vehicle. A locked vehicle
can be subjected to extremely high and low temperatures, depending on
the time of year. This could cause serious injuries/illness. It could even
have fatal consequences. Close and lock both the tailgate and all the other
doors when you are not using the vehicle. Make sure first that there is no
one in the vehicle.
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If you have to drive with the tail gate open, observe the all notes
⇒ page 98 to reduce the risk, for example, of poisoning caused by exhaust
fumes entering the passenger compartment.
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If the ignition is switched on, the electric equipment could be acti-
vated with risk of injury, for example, in the electric windows.
− The doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could
result in people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency.
− Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.
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The electric windows will work unti l the ignition has been switched off
and one of the front doors has been opened.
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If necessary, use the safety switch to disable the rear electric windows.
Make sure that they have been disabled.Note
If the window is not able to close because it is stiff or because of an obstruc-
tion, the window will automatically open again ⇒page 102. If this happens,
check why the window could not be clos ed before attempting to close it
again.One-touch closing and opening
One-touch opening and closing means you do not have to
hold down the button.The one-touch closing and opening of the electric windows can only
be controlled with the switches on the driver's door. The buttons
⇒ page 100, fig. 64 and have two levels for opening the
front windows and two for closing. This makes it easier to open or
close windows to the desired position. One-touch closing
– Pull up the button for the window briefly to the second position.
The window closes fully.
One-touch opening
– Push down the button for the window briefly to the second posi- tion. The window opens fully.
Restoring one-touch opening and closing
– The one-touch opening and closing function is not active after the vehicle battery has been disconnected or is empty and will
have to be reset.
– Close all windows and doors.
– Use the key to lock the vehicle from outside and hold the key in the lock position for at least one second. The one-touch function
is now ready for operation.
If you push (or pull) a button to the first stage, the window will open (or close)
until you release the button. If you push or lift the button briefly to the second
stage, the window will open (one-touch opening) or close (one-touch closing)
automatically. If you operate the button while the window is opening or
closing, it stops at this position.
The one-touch opening and closing function will not function once the igni-
tion has been switched off.
The one-touch function and roll-back function will not work if there is a
malfunction in the electric windows. Contact an Authorised Service Centre.
WARNING (continued)
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Mechanical vent wings
The rear vent wings can be opened and closed manually.Opening
– Pull the release lever ⇒fig. 65 in the direction of the arrow and
push it out at the same time until the lever engages.
Closing
– Pull the release lever in the opposite direction to the arrow and push it back until the lever engages.
WARNING
Incorrect use of the vent wings can result in injury!•
Never close the windows without observ ing and ensuring it is clear, to
do otherwise could cause serious injury to you and others. Make sure that
no one is in the path of a window.
Electrically controlled vent wings
The electrically controlled vent wings will only function when
the ignition is switched on.Opening
– A window is opened by pressing the corresponding switch ⇒fig. 66 .
Closing
– A window is closed by pulling on the corresponding switch.the electrically controlled vent wings ca n also be closed from the outside on
vehicles equipped with central locki ng. For this purpose, the key must be
inserted in the lock of the driver's door or in the tailgate and held in the
locking position.
Fig. 65 Release lever for
mechanical vent wing
Fig. 66 Controls for elec-
trically controlled vent
wings
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The sliding/tilting sunroof operates as long as the ignition is switched
on.Note
The roof can be closed by hand if the system is defective.Convenience closing*– Via door lock: Hold the key in the door lo ck of the driver's door in
the locking position until the sliding/tilting roof is closed.
– Release the key to interrupt this function.During convenience closing, first the windows and then the sliding roof will
be closed.
WARNING
Never close the sliding/tilting sunroof without observing and ensuring it is
clear, to do otherwise could cause serious injury to you and others. The
sliding/tilting sunroof closes with the roll-back function activated.
However, always make sure that no one is in the path of the sliding/tilting
sunroof.
Note
The sliding/tilting sunroof rotary button remains in the last position selected
if the roof is closed using convenience closing from outside the vehicle and
will have to be re-positio ned the next time you drive.
Roll-back function of the sliding/tilting roofThe sliding/tilting roof has a roll-back function which prevents larger objects
getting trapped when the roof is closed. ⇒ The roll-back function does
not prevent fingers getting pinched against the roof opening. The
sliding/tilting sunroof stops and opens again immediately if it is obstructed
when closing.
If the sliding/tilting roof has been opened again by the roll-back function, it
can be closed only by pressing button ⇒page 104, fig. 67 until the
sliding/tilting roof has closed fully. The sliding/tilting roof then closes
without the roll-back function.
If it still does not close, consult a specialised workshop.
WARNING
Incorrect use of the sliding/tilting sunroof can result in injury.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 68 Roof trim: switch
for sliding/tilting roof
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–Replace the cover and interior light.
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– Remove the lever from its casing, insert it in the opening and
close the roof
– Replace the lever in its casing and turn the cover ⇒fig. 70
over the lever opening.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ve hicle 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 A1A2
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3. Switch the engine off.
4. Apply the handbrake firmly.
5. On a manual gearbox engage 1st gear. On an automatic move
the selector lever to P .
6. Use the warning triangle to draw the attention of other road users
to your vehicle.
7. Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.You should switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users, for
instance when:•
reaching the tail end of a traffic jam
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there is an emergency
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your vehicle breaks down due to a technical defect
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you are towing another vehicle or your vehicle is being towed.
All turn signals flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are
switched on. The turn signal lights
  and the button warning light
 will
also flash. The hazard warning lights also work when the ignition is switched
off.
WARNING
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The risk of an accident increases if your vehicle breaks down. Always
use the hazard warning lights and a warning triangle to draw the attention
of other road users to your stationary vehicle.
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Never park where the catalytic converter could come into contact with
inflammable materials under the vehicle, for example dry grass or spilt
petrol. This could start a fire!
Note
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The battery will run down if the hazard warning lights are left on for a long
time - even if the ignition is switched off.
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If the hazard warning lights are not working, you must use an alternative
method of drawing attention to your ve hicle. This method must comply with
traffic legislation.
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The use of the hazard warning lights de scribed here is subject to the rele-
vant statutory requirements.
Turn signal and main beam headlight lever
The turn signal and main beam lever also operates the
parking lights and the headlight flasher.The turn signal and main beam headlight lever has the following
functions:
Fig. 74 Turn signal and
main beam headlight
lever
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