2008 Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual

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Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
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
•
there is an emergency
•
your vehicle breaks down due to a technical defect
•
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
•
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.
•
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
•
The battery will run down if the hazard warning lights are left on for a long
time - even if the ignition is switched off.
•
If the hazard warning lights are not working, you must use an alternative
method of drawing attention to your vehicle. This method must comply with
traffic legislation.
•
The use of the hazard warning lights described 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. 73 Turn signal and
main beam headlight
lever
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Switching on the turn signals
– Move the lever all the way up ⇒page 111, fig. 73 to indicate
right , and all the way down to indicate left .
Signalling a lane change
– Move the lever upwards or downwards to change lanes.
Switching main beam on and off
– Turn the light switch to position

⇒ page 108, fig. 70 .
– 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.
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A4
20)Optional equipment
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Interior lights and reading lightsThe rocker control ⇒fig. 74 for the interior lights has the following posi-
tions: permanently lit
, door contact connection
 and off. Co ur tes y l ight posit ion

The interior lights are automatically switched on when the vehicle is unlocked
or a door is opened. and turn off about 20 seconds after the closure of the
doors. They also go off when the vehicle is locked or when the ignition is
switched on.
Interior light switched on

Press the symbol
 on the rocker switch to switch the interior lights at front
and rear on permanently.
Switching off the interior light
When the switch is in the intermediary position, the front and rear lights are
permanently switched off.
Reading light for the front passenger

The reading light for the front passenger is switched on and off with the
button ⇒ fig. 74 .
Reading light in the passenger compartment
There is a reading light above each rear door ⇒fig. 75 .
Using the button -arrow- the reading light is switched on or off.
Glove compartment light
The light in the glove box on the front passenger side will only light up if the
lights are switched on and the glove box is open.
Luggage compartment lighting
The light is switched on automatically when the tailgate
21) is opened and is
switched off when it is closed.
Fig. 74 Interior roof trim:
Interior lighting and
reading light in the front
of vehicleFig. 75 Reading light in
the passenger compart-
ment
AA
21)Optional equipment
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Note•
If not all the vehicle doors are closed, the interior lights will be switched
off after approx. 10 minutes, providing the key has been removed and the
courtesy light position selected. This prevents the battery discharging.
•
Reading lights function independently of the interior lights and must be
switched off manually to prevent the battery being drained when the engine
is switched off.
Interior light Interior light permanently switched off
– In switch position ⇒fig. 76 , the interior and reading lights
are switched off. Switching on the reading light
– Turn the switch to position (left reading light) or to position
(right reading light).
Door light position
– Turn the control to position . The interior lights are automati- cally switched on when the vehicle is unlocked or the key
removed from the ignition lock The light turns off about 20
seconds after the closure of the doors. The interior lights are
switched off when the vehicle is locked or when the ignition is
switched on.
Interior lights or both reading lights switched on
– Turn the control to position .
VisibilitySun visorsThe sun visors for the driver and front passenger can be folded down or pulled
out of their mountings and turned towards the doors.
The make-up mirrors in the sun visors have covers. When you open the cover , a lamp* in the roof lights up.
The roof light goes off when the cover of the make-up mirror is closed.
Note
Before you leave the car, you should make sure that the make-up mirror cover
in the visor is closed. This prevents the battery discharging.
Fig. 76 Interior light
A1
A2
A4
A3A5
A2
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Rear window heating

To connect the rear window heater, press the button ⇒fig. 77 on the
console with the ignition on. A symbol in the button lights up when the rear
window heating is switched on.
The rear window heating is switched off after a delay of approx. 20 minutes.
It can also be switched off beforehand by pushing the button.
Windscreen heating*

Press button ⇒fig. 78 in the central console while the engine is running
to switch on the windscreen heating. A symbol in the button lights up when
the windscreen heating is switched on.
The windscreen heating is switched off automatically after a delay of approx.
10 minutes. The windscreen heating works only when the engine is running.
Note
•
The passenger compartment heating blower will be switched off when the
windscreen heating is switched on.
•
In vehicles fitted with an air conditioning system ⇒page 152 the wind-
screen heating function is automatically switched on for a maximum of 4
minutes depending upon the outside weather conditions, to aid deicing.
Fig. 77 Centre console:
rear window heating
button

Fig. 78 Centre console:
windscreen heating
button

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Lights and visibility
116Windscreen washersWindscreen wiper


The windscreen wiper lever controls the windscreen wipers
and the automatic wash and wipe.
The windscreen wiper lever ⇒fig. 79 has the following positions:
Intermittent wipe
– Move the lever up to position .
– Move the control to the left or right to set the length of the intervals. Control to the left: long intervals; control to the right:
short intervals. Four wiper interval stages can be set using switch . Slow wipe
– Move the lever up to position .
Cont inuous wipe
– Move the lever up to position .
Brief wipe
– Move the lever down to position to give the windscreen a
brief
wipe.
Windscreen wiper and washer system
– Pull the lever to position . A jet of water will be sprayed on the windscreen while the lever is held in this position.
– Release the lever. The wipers will keep running for approximately 4seconds.
Switching off the wipers
– Move the lever to position .
WARNING
Worn and dirty wiper blades obstruct visibility and reduce safety levels.•
In cold conditions, you should not use the wash / wipe system unless
you have warmed the windscreen with the heating and ventilation system.
The washer fluid could otherwise freeze on the windscreen and obscure
your view of the road.
•
Observe the warnings “Changing wiper blades”.
Fig. 79 Windscreen wiper
and windscreen wash
lever
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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 ⇒fig. 80 . 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 ⇒fig. 80 . 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.
– Release the lever. 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 functi on 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. 80 Windscreen wiper
and windscreen wash
lever rear window wiperA6
A6
A7
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Lights and visibility
118Headlamp 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 ⇒page 116, fig. 79 for at least 5 seconds – provided the dipped
headlights or main beams are switched on. Clean off stubborn dirt (insects,
e tc . ) f ro m th e h ead l i g ht s a t re g u la r i n te r val s, fo r i nstan ce wh e n f il l i ng t h e fu el
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.
MirrorsInterior 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. 81 Automatic anti-
dazzle function for inte-
rior mirror
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