2008 Seat Alhambra Engine

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Display in the instrument panel Fault messages
Faults are shown by warning lamps and / or as symbols with
warning and information reports on the display.The system runs a check on certain components and functions when the igni-
tion is switched on and while the vehicle is moving. Functional problems are
shown by warning lamps and / or red or yellow symbols with fault texts on the combi-instrument. Depending on the exact nature of the functional problem,
audible warnings may also be given.
Note
•
Th e size o f t h e d isp l ay d e p en ds on th e ty p e o f com b i - ins tr u m e n t y ou h av e
fitted. In some models, the combi-instrument does not have an integrated
display.
•
In addition to warning messages given on a fault, you will receive informa-
tion in the display on procedures or will be asked to carry out certain tasks.
Overview of selected fault messages
Fault messages are displayed on the combi-instrument display.The following overview does not show all fault messages. Not all fault
messages are displayed with a symbol. Warning symbols (priority 1)
If the symbol lights up again after a fault has been corrected, you should stop
the vehicle immediately, switch off the engine and seek professional advice.
Fault message
Symbol Action
STOP BRAKE FAULT SERVICE MANUAL

Stop the car, turn the engine off and check the brake fluid level ⇒page 221
HANDBRAKE ON

Release the handbrake.
STOP BRAKE FAULT SERVICE MANUAL
 and
Stop the car, turn the engine off and seek professional help ⇒page 179
STOP CHECK COOLANT SERVICE MANUAL

Checking coolant level ⇒ page 216
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68Information symbols (priority 2) STOP OIL PRESSURE ENGINE OFF SERVICE MANUAL


Stop the car, turn the engine off and check the brake fluid level ⇒page 214
ALTERNATOR WORKSHOP!

Take the vehicle to a qualified workshop as soon as possible and have the
alternator checked.
FASTEN SEATBELT

Fasten your seat belt correctly; and make sure your passengers are also
properly belted in ⇒page 17
Fault message Symbol Action
CHECK OIL LEVEL

Check the oil level and top up with the right engine oil. ⇒page 214
OIL SENSOR WORKSHOP

Take the vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre as soon as possible and
have the engine checked.
STOP BRAKE FAULT SERVICE MANUAL

Take the vehicle to a qualified workshop as soon as possible and have the
ABS checked.
PLEASE REFUEL

Refuel as soon as possible.
TOP UP WASHER FLUID

Fill up with water and washer fluid.
CHECK BRAKE PADS

Take the vehicle to a qualified workshop immediately and have the brake
pads checked.
EXHAUST WORKSHOP

Take the vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre as soon as possible and
have the engine checked.
ENGINE FAULT CONSULT WORKSHOP
 or
Take the vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre as soon as possible and
have the engine checked.
AIRBAG FAULT

Take the vehicle to a qualified workshop immediately and have the airbag
system checked.
Fault message
Symbol Action
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Fault message prioritiesPriority 1 fault messages (red)
If one of these faults occurs, the warning lamp will flash or light up and will
be accompanied by three audible warnings ⇒ . This is a danger warning.
Stop the car and switch off the engine. Check the fault and correct it. Obtain
professional assistance if necessary.
If several priority 1 faults are detected at the same time, the symbols will be
displayed one after the other for about 2 seconds at a time. The symbols will
keep flashing until the faults have been rectified.
No menus will be shown in the display for the duration of a priority 1 warning
report.
Priority 2 fault messages (yellow):
If one of these faults occurs, the warning lamp lights up, and is accompanied
by one audible warning . The function should be checked as soon as possible.
If several priority 2 warning reports are detected at the same time, the
symbols are displayed one after the other for about 2 seconds at a time.
Priority 2 warning reports will not be shown until all Priority 1 warning
reports have been dealt with!
WARNING
Failure to observe fault texts and warning lamps can result in serious
personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
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
If lit: preheating system active.
If flashing: there is a fault in the engine management (die-
sel engines). Contact a specialist workshop. ⇒
page 73

Tu rn si g na ls ⇒page 73

Engine fault (petrol engine) ⇒page 73

Main beam headlights ⇒page 73


Fault in the emission control system ⇒page 74

Tra ct io n co n tro l s yste m TC S ⇒page 74

Electronic Stabilising Program* (ESP) ⇒page 74

Anti-lock brake system ABS
⇒page 74


Diesel particulate filter ⇒page 75

Brakes/Handbrake ⇒page 76

Alternator ⇒page 76

Seat belt warning lamp* ⇒page 17

Fuel reserve ⇒page 76

Fault in lights* ⇒page 76
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Symbol Meaning of warning and control lamps Further information
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WARNING
•
Failure to observe warning lamps and warning messages can result in
serious personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
•
The risk of an accident increases if your vehicle breaks down. Use a
warning triangle to draw the attention of other road users to your
stationary vehicle so that it does not represent a danger.
•
The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a dangerous area!
Before you open the bonnet to work on the engine or in the engine compart-
ment, you must switch off the engine and allow it to cool to reduce the risk
of scalding or other injuries. Read and observe the relevant warnings
⇒ page 209.Note
•
The appropriate warning lamp for a fault will light up in vehicles without
warning or information texts in the display.
•
In vehicles with warning or information texts in the display, the appro-
priate warning lamp for a fault will light up and a warning or information text
will also appear in the display.
Trailer turn signals

This warning lamp also flashes when the turn signals are
operated while towing a caravan or trailer.The warning lamp
 flashes when the turn signals are operated, provided a
trailer is correctly attached and connected to the vehicle.
The warning lamp will not flash if one of the turn signals on the trailer fails.

Ta ilg ate o p e n d isp lay * ⇒page 77

Windscreen washer fluid* ⇒page 77

Door open display* ⇒page 77

Brake pad wear indicator* ⇒page 77

Engine oil level/pressure* ⇒page 77

Coolant temperature/level gauge ⇒page 78
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Symbol Meaning of warning and control lamps Further information
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Cruise control system*

The warning lamp comes on when the cruise control system
is switched on.The warning lamp
 lights up when the cruise control system is switched
on. Further information see page 176.
Operating the foot brake

The footbrake must be depressed when this warning lamp lights up. This is
necessary when the automatic gearbox* selector lever is moved out of the
positions P or N.Rear fog light

This wa rning lamp ligh ts up when the r ear fo
g light is switched on
. Fu rther
in fo rmation ⇒ page 108.
Faults in diesel engines


This indicator monitors the engine management system for
diesel engines.
If a malfunction occurs in the engine management system while you are
driving, the control lamp will flash
. Take the vehicle to an Authorised
Service Centre as soon as possible and have the engine checked.
At the same time, a text message or the necessary operations may appear on
the instrument panel.
Turn si gnals
 
The warning lamp flashes when the turn signals are in oper-
ation.Depending on which turn signal is operated, either the left
 or right
 indi-
cator lamp flashes. Both warning lamps will flash at the same time when the
hazard warning lights are switched on.
If one turn signal fails, the warning lamp will start flashing twice as fast.
Further information on the turn signals ⇒page 111.
Engine management


This warning lamp monitors the engine management system
for petrol engines.
The warning lamp
 (Electronic Power Control) lights up when the ignition
is switched on to show that the lamp is working properly. It should go out
when the engine has started running.
If a fault develops in the electronic engine management system while you are
driving, this warning lamp will light up. Take the vehicle to an Authorised
Service Centre as soon as possible and have the engine checked.
Main beam headlights

This warning lamp lights up when the main beams are on.The warning lamp
 lights up when the main beams are on or when the
headlight flasher is operated.
Further information ⇒page 111.
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74Fault in the exhaust system*

Exhaust gas indicator

If the indicator
 flashes it signals possible damage to the catalytic
converter caused by defective combustion. Reduce speed immediately and
go to the nearest specialised workshop to check the engine. At the same
time, a text message or the necessary operations may appear on the instru-
ment panel.
If the indicator  lights up , a fault has developed during driving which has
affects the quality of the exhaust gas (e.g. lambda probe fault). Reduce speed
immediately and go to the nearest specialised workshop to check the engine.
At the same time, a text message or the necessary operations may appear on
the instrument panel.
Traction control system (TCS)*

The traction control system prevents the driven wheels from
spinning when the vehicle is acceleratingThe warning lamp lights up when the ignition is switched on and should turn
out after about 2 seconds.
When the TCS is operating while driving, the warning lamp flashes. If the
system is deactivated or if there is any fault in the same, the warning lamp will
remain lit.
It will also come on if a fault should occur in the ABS because the TCS oper-
ates in conjunction with the ABS. For further information see ⇒ page 181.
Electronic stabilisation programme (ESP)*


This warning lamp monitors the electronic stabilisation
programme.
This programme includes the ABS, EDL and TCS.
The warning lamp
 has the following functions:
•
It will light for about 2 seconds when the ignition is switched on while a
test of the function is carried out.
•
It flashes when the ESP is activated when driving.
•
It will light up continuously if there is a malfunction in the ESP.
•
It will light up continuously if the ESP is switched off.
•
It will also come on if a fault should occur in the ABS because the ESP
operates in conjunction with the ABS.
If the ESP warning lamp
 lights up and stays on after the engine is started,
this may mean that the control system has temporarily switched off the ESP.
In this case the ESP can be reactivated by switching the ignition off and then
on again. If the warning lamp goes out, this means the system is fully
functional.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)


A warning lamp system monitors the ABS.
The warning lamp
 should light up for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on. It goes out again after the system has run through an automatic
test sequence.
There is a fault in the ABS if:
•
The warning lamp
 does not light up when the ignition is switched on.
•
The warning lamp does not go out again after a few seconds.
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The warning lamp lights up when the vehicle is moving.
The vehicle can still be braked in the normal way (except that the ABS control
function will not function). Please take the vehicle to a qualified workshop as
soon as possible. For further information on the ABS see the ⇒page 180.
If a fault occurs in the ABS, the ESP* warning lamp will also light up.
Brake system fault
If the ABS warning lamp
 lights up together with the brake warning lamp
, this indicates not only a fault in the ABS function, but also a possible fault
in the brake system ⇒ .
WARNING
•
Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings on
⇒ page 209, “Working in the engine compartment”.
•
If the brake warning lamp
 should light up together with the ABS
warning lamp
, stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid
level in the reservoir ⇒page 221, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid level has
dropped below the “MIN” mark you must not drive on. Risk of accident.
Obtain technical assistance.
•
If the brake fluid level is correct, the fault in the brake system may have
been caused by a failure of the ABS system. This could cause the rear
wheels to lock quickly when you brake. This could cause the rear to break
away. Risk of skidding. Drive carefully to the nearest qualified workshop
and have the fault corrected.
Differential lock fault (EDL)*
EDL operates along with the ABS in vehicles equipped with an
Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP)*A malfunction in the EDL is indicated by the ABS warning lamp
. Please
take the vehicle to a qualified workshop as soon as possible. For further infor-
mation on the EDL ⇒page 182.
Diesel particulate filter indicator lamp*

When the indicator
 lights on the instrument panel it signals that the filter
is blocked by soot because of frequent short journeys. To clean the filter of
these particulates, drive at a constant speed of 60 km/h for 15 minutes.
Always respect the speed limit. The most efficient way to clean the diesel
particulate filter is to drive in 4th or 5th gear, at approximately 2,000 rpm
⇒ . This causes a temperature increase sufficient to burn the soot in the
filter.
If the lamp
 remains lit afterwards, go to a specialised workshop to
examine the problem.
While the lamp  is lit (filter blockage signal) fuel consumption increases
and the engine may lose power in some cases.
At the same time, a text message or the necessary operations may appear on
the instrument panel.
WARNING
•
Try to always adapt the speed of the vehicle to weather, road and traffic
conditions. The indications suggested by the warning lights should not
lead you to disobey the highway code.
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