2008 Seat Alhambra warning lights

Lights and visibility
110Illumination of instruments and switches
When the headlights are switched on, the brightness of the instruments and
switch lighting can be regulated to suit your requirements by turning the
switch ⇒page 109, fig. 71 .
Headlight range control
Using the headlight range control, you can adjust the headlight range to the
load level that is being carried in the vehicle. In this way it is possible to avoid
dazzling oncoming traffic more than necessary. At the same time, the driver
has the best possible lighting for the road ahead using the correct headlight
settings.
The headlights can only be adjusted when the dipped beam is switched on.
To lower the beam, turn the switch down from the basic setting 0.
If the vehicle load does not correspond to those shown in the table, it is
possible to select intermediary positions.
Dynamic headlight range control
Ve h icle s with gas discharge lamps
19) (“xenon lamps”) are equipped with
dynamic headlight range control . When the dipped light is switched on, the
range of the headlights adjusts to the vehicle load condition. In these vehi-
cles, the control is not available.
WARNING
In order not to dazzle other drivers, the dipped light should be adjusted
according to the vehicle load using the headlight range control. If not, an
accident may occur.•
Use the switch to lower the light cone, depending on the vehicle load.
Hazard warning lights
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The hazard warning lights are used to draw the attention of
other road users to your vehicle in emergencies.If you have a breakdown:
1. Park your vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic.
2. Press button ⇒fig. 72 to switch on the hazard warning lights
⇒ .
The settings on the switch correspond roughly to the following load condi-
tions:
- Front seats occupied and light luggage in the vehicle
1 Several seats occupied and light luggage in the vehicle
2 All seats occupied and heavy luggage in luggage compartment
3 Front seats occupied and heavy luggage in luggage compart-
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Fig. 72 Switch for hazard
warning lights
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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
•
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
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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 vehicle. This method must comply with
traffic legislation.
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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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Lights and visibility
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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
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⇒ 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
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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.
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Both warning lamps will flash at the same time when the hazard warning
lights are switched on.
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If one turn signal fails, whether that of the vehicle or of the trailer, the
warning lamp will start flashing twice as fast.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Lights and visibility
116Windscreen washersWindscreen wiper
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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.
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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
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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
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A worn or dirty wiper blade will obstruct visibility and reduce safety.
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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
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The rear window wiper will only functi on when the ignition is switched on
and the tailgate is closed.
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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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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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120•
If possible, use the interior mirror to estimate distances to vehicles
behind you.
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Make sure that you do not get your finger trapped between the mirror
and the mirror base when folding back the mirrors. Risk of injury!For the sake of the environment
The exterior mirror heating should be switched off when it is no longer
needed. Fuel is wasted otherwise.
Note
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If the electrical adjustment ever fails to operate, the mirrors can be
adjusted by hand by lightly pressing the edge of the mirror glass.
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In vehicles with electric wing mirrors, the following points should be
observed: if, due to an external force (e.g. a knock while manoeuvring), the
adjustment of the mirror housing is altered, the mirror will have to be
completely folded electrically. Do not readjust the mirror housing by hand, as
this will interfere with the mirror adjuster function.WARNING (continued)
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Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning153
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ECON (cooling system off) or
− OFF (entire system off)
Outside temperature display
Display for windscreen defrosting – lights up when the windscreen
defrosting function is switched on
Display for air recirculation mode
Display for air flow
Display of the selected interior temperature front
Display of the blower setting rear
Display of the selected interior temperature rear
Button for the automatic mode
Button for air recirculation mode
Button for reducing the blower speed front
Button for raising the blower speed front
Button for directing the air flow to the chest
Button for directing the air flow to the footwell
Button for reducing the temperature front
Button for raising the temperature front
Button for reducing the blower speed rear
Button for raising the blower speed rear
Button for reducing the temperature rear
Button for raising the temperature rear
Button for switching the cooling system off
Switching between Celsius and Fahrenheit
Press and hold the button and press the button.
The selected temperature unit is then displayed.
WARNING
For road safety all windows must be clear of ice, snow, and condensation.
This is essential to ensure good visibility. Please familiarise yourself with
the correct operation of the heating and ventilation system, including the
demist/defrost functions for the windows.
Note
Please observe the general notes ⇒page 158.Automatic mode
In automatic mode air temperature, flow, and distribution are
automatically regulated so that a specified temperature is
attained as quickly as possible and then maintained.Switching on automatic mode
– Press the button .
– Select the desired temperature We recommend 22°C (72°F).A comfortable interior climate is quickly reached when a temperature of
+22°C (72°F) is set in automatic mode. It can be changed as necessary to suit
individual preferences or particular circumstances. It is possible to select
interior temperatures from +18°C (64°F) to +29°C (86°F). These are approxi-
mate temperatures and the actual temperature may be slightly higher or
lower depending on the outside conditions.
If a temperature below +18°C (17.78°C) is selected, the display switches to
LO The temperature is not controlled and in AUTO mode, the system runs at
maximum cooling output.
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ECON
AUTO
AUTO
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