2009 Seat Alhambra ESP

Overview87
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Button for: station search, backwards (radio), listening to TIM
messages, starting with latest (radio / navigation), fast rewind
(cassette mode), last track (CD mode).
Pushbutton for switching lighting on and off on the controls on the multi-
function steering wheel (on the side of the steering wheel).
Note
The cruise control system is switched on and off using the button on the turn-
signal / main beam lever.Te l e p h o n e *Handsfree system for mobile telephones*Using the hands-free unit you can telephone without having to hold the
mobile telephone in your hand.
The voice of the person you are talking to will be relayed via the loudspeakers
of the radio system. You do not have to do anything in particular to respond -
simply behave as if you were talking to the front seat passenger.
The microphone is located on the left-hand side of the drink holder.
The required volume for the conversation can be set via the radio controls.
Note
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P l e as e n o t e t h a t y o u w i l l b e a b l e t o h o l d a p h o n e c o n v e r sa t i o n t h r o u g h t h e
handsfree system only when the key is in the ignition. If the key is removed,
the conversation will only be possible through the telephone, since the
handsfree system is disconnected.
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When leaving the vehicle, either take the mobile telephone with you or
switch the automatic call acceptance off as incoming calls will be passed on
even if the radio is switched off.
Telephone preinstallation*The telephone preinstallation consists of:•
a microphone (on the left of the drinks holder),
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an interface box,
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the automatic loudspeaker switch in the radio system to relay telephone
conversations,
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a support incorporated in the dash panel,
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and a telephone roof aerial.
In order to use the telephone together with the vehicle system, a mobile tele-
phone holder adapted to the dash panel is also required. Next, the mobile
telephone holder will then have to be connected to the dash panel telephone
console.
For any queries concerning its use, please contact your SEAT Dealer.
Declaration of conformityNOKIA CORPORATION declares under its sole responsibility that the product
HT-1 conforms to the provisions in 1995/5/EC of the European Union Council.
A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be requested from the Customer
Service Department for this brand.
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Lights and visibility111
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Illumination 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 110, 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
Vehicles 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-
ment19)Optional equipment
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Fig. 72 Switch for hazard
warning lights
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Switching on the turn signals
– Move the lever all the way up ⇒page 112, 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 109, 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 dou ble speed. I f 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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Seats and stowage
122Seats 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.
Ve hicle s ea ts
Yo u r ve h i cl e ha s a t o ta l o f 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. Chil dren 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.
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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.
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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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Some seat settings for the Alhambra
Examples of how the seating layout can be altered.Of course, the illustrations show only some of the many seat combinations
possible in the Alhambra. You can, for example, purchase corresponding
retainers for your bicycle from SEAT Service. That means you will be able to
protect your bicycles from both theft and the weather when transporting
them. Or you turn
30) the driver and front passenger seats 180° to use the Alhambra
as a conference room or breakfast room. Or you can easily remove the seats
in the third row30) in order to travel with a lot of luggage.
WARNING
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Luggage and other items in the luggage or passenger compartment can
be thrown forward in a braking manoeuvre. Please ensure that these items
are secured properly.
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Do not release the backrest of a seat in the second row when folding a
seat in the third row of seats forwards. Serious injuries can occur if a back-
rest has not been properly engaged in position.
Fig. 96 Alhambra loaded
with luggage.Fig. 97 Alhambra trans-
formed into conference
room
30)Optional equipment
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WARNING
Loose luggage and other objects in the luggage compartment can cause
serious injuries.•
Always stow objects in the luggage compartment and secure them on
the fastening rings.
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Use suitable specialist straps to secure heavy objects.
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During sudden manoeuvres or accidents, loose objects can be thrown
forward, injuring vehicle occupants or passers-by. This increased risk of
injury will be further increased if a lo ose object is struck by an inflating
airbag. If this happens, objects can be transformed into “missiles”. Risk of
fatal injury.
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Remember that transporting heavy objects modifies the driving condi-
tions as the centre of gravity has been altered. There is a risk of accident.
Therefore, it is essential to adjust your speed and driving style accordingly,
to avoid accidents.
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Never exceed the allowed axle loads or allowed maximum weight. If the
allowed axle load or the allowed total weight is exceeded, the driving char-
acteristics of the vehicle may change, leading to accidents, injuries and
damage to the vehicle.
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Never leave the vehicle unattended, especially when the tailgate is
open. Children could climb into the luggage compartment closing the door
behind them; they will remain trapped without help and there is a mortal
risk.
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Never allow children to play in or around the vehicle. Close and lock
both the tailgate and all the doors when you leave the vehicle. Before you
lock the vehicle, make sure that there are no adults or children in the
vehicle.
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Never transport passengers in the luggage compartment. Every
passenger must be properly belted in.
Caution
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Avoid overloading small areas by placing heavy objects on the vehicle
floor.
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The wires of the heating element in the rear window and the window aerial
in the rear side windows could be damaged if objects on the luggage
compartment cover rub against them.
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If you have removed the seats from the passenger compartment, you
should place a large, robust covering over the floor anchorings to prevent
damage.Note
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Air circulation in the vehicle helps reduce fogging of the windows. Used
air escapes through ventilation slits in the side trim of the luggage compart-
ment. Ensure that the ventilation slits are never covered.
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Straps for securing the load to the fastening rings are commercially
available.
Fastening rings
There are fastening rings in the luggage compartment which
can be used to secure luggage and other objects.– Always use suitable undamaged belts for fastening the luggage or any other object tot he anchorage rings ⇒ in “Loading the
luggage compartment” on page 144.The retainers for the detachable seat belts for the third row of seats and the
floor anchorings for the seats can be used as fastening rings for items of
luggage.
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Always stow objects safely in the vehicle and secure them on the
fastening rings if necessary.
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Use suitable specialist straps to secure heavy objects.
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Loose objects in the vehicle can move suddenly. As the centre of gravity
moves, safety is impaired and the vehicle becomes difficult to handle.
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During sudden manoeuvres or accidents, loose objects can be thrown
forward, injuring vehicle occupants or passers-by. This increased risk of
injury will be further increased if a lo ose object is struck by an inflating
airbag. If this happens, objects can be transformed into “missiles”. Risk of
fatal injury.
•
Remember that transporting heavy objects modifies the driving condi-
tions as the centre of gravity has been altered. There is a risk of accident.
Therefore, it is essential to adjust your speed and driving style accordingly,
to avoid accidents.
•
Never exceed the allowed axle loads or allowed maximum weight. If the
allowed axle load or the allowed total weight is exceeded, the driving char-
acteristics of the vehicle may change, leading to accidents, injuries and
damage to the vehicle.
•
Never leave the vehicle unattended, especially when the tailgate is
open. Children could climb into the interior of the vehicle closing the door
behind them; they will remain trapped without help and there is a mortal
risk.
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Never allow children to play in or around the vehicle. Close and lock all
windows, the tailgate and all doors when you leave the vehicle.
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Never transport passengers in the luggage compartment. Every
passenger must be properly belted in.
Luggage compartment cover
The luggage compartment cover protects your luggage from
prying eyes.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 114 Luggage
compartment cover::
holders on the rightFig. 115 Luggage
compartment cover::
holders on the right
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Damage to the vehicle caused by incorrect installation of mounts or roof
carrier systems not approved by the factory are excluded from the vehicle
warranty.
Securing the load
Loads transported on the roof carrier must be securely
attached. The car's handling is affected when transporting
loads.The maximum permissible roof load for your vehicle is 75 kg. The load limit
applies to the combined weight of the carrier system and the load itself.
Distribute the load evenly. However, if you are using a roof carrier with a lower
weight rating, you will not be able to carry the maximum roof load. Do not
exceed the maximum weight limit for the roof carrier which is listed in the
fitting instructions.
WARNING
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If damaged, fine or inadequate securing straps are used to fasten
objects carried on the roof, they could break in the event of sharp braking.
This could cause an accident and serious injury.
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Always use appropriate securing straps to secure objects on the roof
carrier against sliding or flying off.,This could cause an accident. The load
must be correctly secured.
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Always respect the maximum authorised weight for the roof, the
maximum authorised weight on the axles and the total maximum author-
ised weight of the vehicle. Otherwise there is danger of causing an acci-
dent.
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The risk of an accident is increased by transporting heavy or bulky
loads on the roof, which affects the car's handling by shifting the centre of
gravity and increasing susceptibility to cross winds. Both circumstances increase the risk of accident. Therefore you must adapt your driving style
and speed to the prevailing conditions - avoid sudden braking or driving
manoeuvres when there is a load on the roof carrier.
Caution
Please take extra care not to let the tailgate or rear window strike the roof load
when open – there is a risk of damage to the vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
The roof carrier is often left on the roof for convenience even if it is not being
used. However, increased air resistance means that the vehicle uses more
fuel. For this reason you should always take off the roof carrier when it is not
in use.Cooling and heating box*Notes on usage
The cooling and heating box may on
ly be installed in the posi-
tion of rear left seat in the third row.Power can be supplied by any of the 12 Volt sockets in the vehicle. It
consumes approximately 33 watts and has a capacity of approximately 32
litres.
The battery will discharge if the cooling and heating box is used for a long
period while the engine is switched off.
WARNING (continued)
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