2008 Seat Alhambra airbag

Child safety45
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Child safetyBrief introductionIntroduction
Statistics show that children are generally safer on the rear
seat than on the front passenger seat.We recommend that children under 12 years of age be transported on the rear
seats. Children travelling on the rear seat must use a child restraint system or
the seat belts provided, depending on their age, height and weight. For
safety reasons, the child restraint system should be installed in the centre of
the rear seat or behind the front passenger's seat.
The physical principles involved and the forces acting in a collision apply to
children just as much as adults ⇒ page 19. But unlike adults, children do not
have fully developed muscle and bone structures. This means that children
are subject to a greater risk of injury.
To reduce this risk, children must always use special child restraint systems
when travelling in the vehicle.
We recommend the use of child safety products from the SEAT Genuine Acces-
sories Program including systems for all ages made by “Peke”
2).
These systems have been especially designed and approved, complying with
the ECE-R44. regulation.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions and observe any statutory require-
ments when installing and using child seats. Always read and observe
⇒ page 45. We recommend that you include the manufacturer's directions for child seat
use in the vehicle wallet and always keep them in the vehicle.
Safety notes on using child seats
Proper use of child seats substantially reduces the risk of
injury in an accident!As the driver, you are responsible for any children you transport in
your vehicle.
– Protect your children by properly using appropriate child seats.
– Always ensure that the belt webbing is properly positioned
according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the
child seat.
– When travelling, do not allow children to distract you from traffic.
– Take breaks regularly during long trips. Take a break at least every two hours.We recommend that you include the manufacturer's directions for child seat
use in the vehicle wallet and always keep them in the vehicle.
WARNING
•
Never fit a child seat in the passenger seat, where the child faces back-
wards to the direction of travel and the frontal airbag has not been deacti-
vated. This is highly dangerous for the child. If it is necessary, in excep-
2)Not for all countries
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46tional circumstances, to transport a child on the front passenger seat,
always disable the front passenger airbag ⇒page 43.•
All passengers, especially children, must assume the proper sitting
position and be properly belted in while travelling.
•
Never hold children or babies on your lap, this can result in potentially
fatal injuries to the child!
•
Never allow a child to be transported in a vehicle without being properly
secured, or to stand up or kneel on a seat while travelling. In an accident,
the child could be flung through the vehicle, causing possibly fatal injuries
to themselves and other occupants.
•
If children assume an improper sitting position when the car is moving,
they expose themselves to greater risk of injury during a sudden braking
manoeuvre or in an accident. This is particularly the case if the child is trav-
elling on the front passenger seat and the airbag system is triggered in an
accident; this could have consequences including serious injury or death.
•
A suitable child seat can protect your child!
•
Make sure that no hard or sharp objects, for example toys, are on the
child seats. Risk of injury.
•
Never leave a child unsupervised in a child seat or alone in the vehicle.
•
Depending on the time of year, the interior of a parked vehicle can reach
extreme temperatures which may endanger the life of people and animals.
•
Children who are less than 1.5 metres tall must not wear a normal seat
belt without a child restraint system, as this could cause injuries to the
abdominal and neck areas during a sudden braking manoeuvre or in an
accident.
•
Do not allow the belt webbing to become twisted or jammed, or to rub
on any sharp edges.
•
Incorrectly worn seat belts can cause injuries even in a minor collision
or sudden braking manoeuvres.
•
The seat belt cannot offer its full protection if the belt web is not posi-
tioned correctly.
•
Only one child may occupy a child seat.
WARNING (continued)
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Child safety49
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WARNING
•
The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie approximately on the centre
of the shoulder, never across the neck or the arm. The seat belt must lie
close to the torso. The lap belt part must lie across the pelvis, not across
the stomach, and always fit closely. Pull the belt tight if necessary to take
up any slack ⇒page 22, “Seat belts”.
•
Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the use
of child seats ⇒page 45.
Installation of child seats in vehicle seatsGeneral notesThe correct fitting of child seats in the different seats is described below.
Child restraint systems that have been checked according to ECE-R 44 are
suitable for installation on the front passenger seat or on the rear seats.
Note
The passenger seat and the rear seats comply with directive 77/541 EEC for
the installation of child restraint systems.
Front passenger seat
Only the use of an officially approved child seat corre-
sponding to the weight and height of the child is permitted.Universal seats for children in groups 0, 0+, 1, 2, or 3 ( ⇒page 52) ⇒ can
be fitted in the passenger seat.
To fit a child seat, position the seat in the upright position and move the
passenger seat as far back as possible. The seat must be in the highest posi-
tion
3) on vehicles with a height-adjustable ⇒ front passenger seat.WARNING
•
Never fit a child seat in the passenger seat, where the child faces back-
wards to the direction of travel and the frontal airbag has not been deacti-
vated. This is highly dangerous for the child. If it is necessary in excep-
tional cases to transport a child on the front passenger seat, you must
always disable the front and side passenger airbags ⇒page 43.
•
Children must travel in a child seat appropriate to their weight and
height.
•
The vehicle seat must always be fitted in the direction of travel when
securing child restraint systems in weight class 0 or 0+.
•
Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the use
of child seats ⇒ in “Safety notes on using child seats” on page 45.
•
Please always read and follow the information and warnings provided
by the child seat manufacturer.
3)Optional equipment
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Cockpit61
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Operating instructionsCockpitOverviewOverview of the instrument panel
This overview will help you to familiarise yourself with the
controls and displays.
Door release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric wing mirror adjustment control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric window control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument lighting control / Headlamp range control . . . . . . .
Air outlets
main beam and turn signal light lever/ Cruise control* / . . . . .
Instrument panel / warning lights / . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horn / Driver's airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen wiper lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switches for:
−rear window heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− windscreen heater* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− left seat heating* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− ESP* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio Cup holder* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central upper stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switches for:
−
hazard warning light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− PDC* (parking distance control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− right seat heating* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− cover for supplementary switch
Glove box/Stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger side upper stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gear lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ash tray/ lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric side window controls* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedals
Steering control adjustment lever* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fusebox cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlock bonnet lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note
•
Some of the items of equipment listed here are fitted only on certain
models/model years or are optional extras.
•
In versions with the steering wheel on the right, the layout of the control
elements is somewhat different. But the symbols assigned to the controls
A1
92
A2
119
A3
101
A4
109
A5
109
A6A7
111, 176
A8
62, 70
A9
36
A10
162
A11
116
A12
115
115
125
182
A13
152
A14
A15
136
A16
134
A17
110
174
125
A18
134
A19
36
A20
133
A21
166
A22
139
A23
101
A24
173
A25A26
160
A27
241
A28
211
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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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70Warning lampsOverview of the warning lamps
The warning lamps indicate a number of different functions and possible faults.
ItemSymbol Meaning of warning and control lamps Further information

Airbag ⇒page 33

Trailer turn signals* ⇒page 72

Cruise control ⇒page 73

Operate the foot brake ⇒page 73

Rear fog light ⇒page 73
Fig. 48 Instrument panel with warning lamps. Some of
the items of equipment listed here are fitted only on
certain models/model years or are optional extras.
A1A2A3A4A5
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Unlocking and locking89
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•
the key with remote control
9) ⇒ page 94,
•
with the central locking button ⇒ page 91.
Individual opening of doors
9)
An Authorised SEAT Service Centre can programme the individual opening of
doors.
When the key is turned once in the driver's door lock, in the direction of
opening, or when button ⇒page 94, fig. 61 on the remote control key is
pressed, only the driver's door will unlock.
When the key is turned a second time or the button is pressed a second
time, all the doors and the tailgate are unlocked.
WARNING
•
Do not leave anyone in the car if it has been locked from the outside. It
is not possible to open the doors from the inside. Locked doors could delay
assistance in an emergency. People could become trapped inside in an
emergency.
•
Never close the doors 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 door.Note
The entire vehicle is unlocked if the airbags are triggered during an accident.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the inside unless the ignition is first
switched off and back on. Following an accident, the vehicle cannot be locked
from the outside. Contact an Authorised Service Centre.
Opening and closing the doors with the keyOpening the doors
– Insert the key in the lock on the driver door.
– Turn the key to the open position. The doors and the tailgate are unlocked.
Closing the doors
– Insert the key in the lock on the driver door.
– First turn the key once to the locking position ⇒. The doors
and the tailgate are locked.Notes on unlocking
The following applies if you wish to unlock your vehicle manually using the
key:•
The deadlock mechanism, the interior monitoring system
10) and the anti-
theft alarm
10) will be deactivated immediately. The deactivation is confirmed
by the turn signals flashing briefly twice.
•
The interior lights in the courtesy position will be switched on for approx-
imately 20 seconds when the vehicle is unlocked.
•
If the key is held in the unlocking position, all windows (apart from the
electric vent wing at the rear) will be opened on vehicles equipped with elec-
tric windows.
Notes on locking
The following applies if you wish to lock your vehicle manually using the key:
9)Optional equipment
A1

10)Optional equipment
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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,
•
relaxed posture that does not cause drowsiness,
•
safe driving,
•
optimum protection from the seat belts and airbag system ⇒page 7.
Vehicle seats
Your vehicle has a total of five or seven
24) seats.
•
First row of seats: two seats
•
Second row of seats: three seats
•
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.
•
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”
•
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.
•
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.
•
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”.
•
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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