2008 Seat Alhambra window

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Roll-back function on electric windows*
The windows have a roll-back function. This reduces the risk
of injuries when the windows are closing.•
If a window is obstructed when closing automatically, the window stops
at this point and opens immediately ⇒.
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If this happens, check immediately (within 10 seconds) why the window
could not be closed before attempting to close it again. After 10 seconds, the
window's closing force is automatically increased.
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If the window is still obstructed, the window stops at this point.
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If there is no obvious reason why the window cannot be closed, try to
close it again within five seconds. The roll-back function is now deactivated.
The window closes with maximum force.
If more than 5 seconds pass, the window will open fully when you operate one
of the buttons. One-touch closing is reactivated.
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
Incorrect use of the electric windows can result in injury.•
Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you only
i n te n d t o b e g o n e fo r a s h o r t t i m e . P l e a s e e n s u r e t h a t ch il d r e n a r e n e v e r l e f t
unsupervised in the vehicle.
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The electric windows will work until the ignition has been switched off
and one of the front doors has been opened.
•
Never close the windows 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 a window.
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Never allow people to remain in the vehicle when you close the vehicle
from the outside. The windows cannot be opened even in an emergency.
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The roll-back function does not prevent fingers or other parts of the
body getting pinched against the window frame. Risk of accident.Note
The roll-back function is deactivated if the windows are closed from the
outside of the vehicle using the ignition key for convenience closing
⇒ page 105.Convenience opening and closing
The windows can be opened and closed centrally from
outside the vehicle.– Using the door lock: Hold the key in the door lock of the driver's
door in either the locking or the unlocking position until all
windows with electric function are either opened or closed.
– Release the key to interrupt this function.
WARNING
Never close the windows without observing and ensuring it is clear, to do
otherwise could cause serious injury to you and others. The windows will
be closed with the rollback function if the convenience closing function is
used. Make sure that no one is in the path of a window.
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Unlocking and locking
104Mechanical 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 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 a window.
Sliding/tilting sun roof Opening and closing the sliding/tilting roof
The sliding/tilting roof is opened and closed using the switch
when the ignition is switched on.Opening sliding/tilting roof
– Press the surface ⇒fig. 66 .
Tilting the sliding/tilting sunroof
– Press the surface .
Closing the sliding/tilting roof
– Press the surface . ⇒
Fig. 65 Release lever for
mechanical vent wing
Fig. 66 Interior roof trim:
control of sliding/tilting
roof
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Always close the sliding/tilting roof fully if you park the vehicle or leave it
unattended
⇒.
If you wish to tilt the roof when the sliding roof is open, press surface until
the function has been carried out. If the sliding roof is to be opened directly
from the tilted position, press surface to carry out the required function.
Once the ignition has been switched off, the sliding/tilting sun roof can no
longer be opened or closed.
Sunroof blind
The sunroof blind is opened together with the sliding/tilting roof. If required,
it can be closed by hand when the sunroof is closed.
WARNING
Incorrect use of the sliding/tilting sunroof can result in injury.•
Never close the sliding/tilting sunroof 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 sliding/tilting sunroof.
•
Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.
•
Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if
they have access to the keys. Unsupervised use of a key could mean that
the engine is started or that electrical equipment is used (e.g. electric
windows). Risk of accident. The doors can be locked using the remote
control key. This could result in peop le being trapped in the vehicle in an
emergency.
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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*– Using the door lock: keep the key in the driver's door lock in the
close position until the sliding/tilting sunroof has 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-positioned the next time you drive.
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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
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Fig. 78 Centre console:
windscreen heating
button
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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
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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.
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Fig. 81 Automatic anti-
dazzle function for inte-
rior mirror
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This function can be activated and deactivated by pressing the rearview
mirror switch ⇒
page 118, fig. 81 . Wh e n i t is a ct iva te d , t h e war n in g l am p
lights up .
Exterior mirrors
The exterior mirrors can be adjusted using the rotary knob in
the driver's door.Basic setting of exterior mirrors
1. Turn knob ⇒fig. 82 to position (left exterior mirror ).
2. Turn the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a good view to the rear of the vehicle.
3. Turn knob to position ( right exterior mirror). 4. Swivel the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a
good view to the rear of the car ⇒.
Electric folding wing mirror housings
23)
– Turn knob to position
 to fold in the wing mirrors electri-
cally.
Folding wing mirrors back out23)
– Turn the knob to another position to fold the exterior mirrors back out. ⇒
Synchronised wing mirror adjustment
23)
1. Turn the control to the position (left exterior mirror ).
2. Turn the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a good view to the rear of the vehicle. The right exterior mirror will
be adjusted at the same time (synchronised). If necessary the
right wing mirror adjustment may need correcting.Heated wing mirrors
23)
The heated wing mirrors are heated while the rear window heater
⇒ page 115 and the ignition are switched on.
WARNING
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The rear view convex or aspheric mirror increase the field of vision
however the objects appear smaller and further away in the mirrors. If you
use these mirrors to estimate the distance to vehicles behind you when
changing lane, you could make a mistake. Risk of accident.
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Fig. 82 Detail of driver
door: wing mirror controls
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Seats and stowage121
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Seats and stowageThe importance of correct seat adjustmentProper seat adjustment optimises the level of protection
offered by seat belts and airbags.The driver seat, front passenger seat, and seats in the passenger compart-
ment, can be adjusted in many ways to suit the physical requirements of the
vehicle occupants. The correct seat position is very important for:•
fast and easy operation of all controls on the instrument panel,
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relaxed posture that does not cause drowsiness,
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safe driving,
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optimum protection from the seat belts and airbag system ⇒page 7.
Vehicle seats
Your vehicle has a total of five or seven
24) seats.
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First row of seats: two seats
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Second row of seats: three seats
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Third row of seats
24): two seats
Each seat is equipped with a three-point seat belt.
WARNING
If the driver and passengers assume improper sitting positions, they may
sustain critical injuries.•
Never transport more people than there are seats available in the
vehicle.
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Every occupant in the vehicle must properly fasten and wear the seat
belt belonging to his or her seat. Children must be protected with an appro-
priate child restraint system. Section “Child Safety”
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The seats and all head restraints must always be adjusted to body size
and the seat belt must always be properly adjusted to provide you and your
passengers with optimum protection.
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Always keep your feet in the footwell when the vehicle is moving; never
rest them on the dash panel, out of the window or on the seat. This also
applies to passengers. An incorrect sitting position exposes you to an
increased risk of injury in the event of a braking manoeuvre or an accident.
If the airbag is triggered, you could sustain fatal injuries due to an improper
sitting position.
•
It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance
of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. Failure to respect
the minimum distance means that the airbag will not protect you. Risk of
fatal injury. The distance between the driver and the steering wheel or
between the front passenger and the dash panel should always be as great
as possible.
•
Adjust the driver or front passenger seat only when the vehicle is
stationary. Otherwise your seat could move unexpectedly while the vehicle
is moving. This could increase the risk of an accident and therefore injury.
In addition, while adjusting your seat, you will assume an incorrect sitting
position. Risk of fatal accidents.
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Special guidelines apply to installing a child seat on the front
passenger seat. When installing a child seat, observe the warning note in
“Child safety”.
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The seats in the third row of seats may, for safety reasons, only be used
if the luggage compartment cover has been removed.
24)Optional equipment
WARNING (continued)
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