2009 Seat Alhambra sunroof

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Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
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Mechanical 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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106Always 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 people being trapped in the vehicle in an
emergency.
•
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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Roll-back function of the sliding/tilting roofThe sliding/tilting roof has a roll-back function which prevents larger objects
getting trapped when the roof is closed. ⇒ The roll-back function does
not prevent fingers getting pinched against the roof opening. The
sliding/tilting sunroof stops and opens again immediately if it is obstructed
when closing.
If the sliding/tilting roof has been opened again by the roll-back function, it
can be closed only by pressing button ⇒ page 105, fig. 66 until the
sliding/tilting roof has closed fully. The sliding/tilting roof then closes
without the roll-back function.
If it still does not close, consult a specialised workshop.
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.
Fig. 67 Interior roof trim:
control of sliding/tilting
roof
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108Manual releaseIn the event of a breakdown, the sunroof may be closed manually. – Remove the interior light To do so, insert a screwdriver on the
right-hand side, between the light and the covering and turn the
screwdriver.
– Invert the screwdriver head and undo the two Philips screws ⇒fig. 68 .
– Move the cover in the direction of the arrow and remove ⇒fig. 68 .
–Turn the cover ⇒fig. 69 of the lever opening in the direction
of the arrow.
– Remove the lever from its casing, insert it in the opening and close the roof.
– Replace the lever in its casing and turn the cover ⇒fig. 69
over the lever opening.
– Replace the cover and interior light.
Fig. 68 Manual releaseFig. 69 Manual release
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Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning
160•
Another fault in the vehicle. Have the air conditioning checked by a qual-
ified workshop.
WARNING
Please note that when the Climatronic is switched off, no fresh air will enter
the vehicle interior. For this reason you should ensure that sufficient fresh
air is able to enter the vehicle by opening a window or the sliding/tilting
sunroof
40) when the Climatronic is switched off.
Caution
•
If you suspect that the air conditioning is damaged, switch off the air
conditioning with button to prevent further damage and have it
checked by a qualified workshop.
•
Repairs to the air conditioning system require specialist knowledge and
special tools. Therefore, we recommend that you take the vehicle to a quali-
fied workshop should problems occur.Note
•
If the humidity and temperature outside the vehicle are high, condensa-
tion can drip off the evaporator in the cooling system and form a pool under-
neath the vehicle, this is completely normal and there is no need to suspect
a leak.
•
Keep the air intake slots in front of the windscreen free of snow, ice and
leaves to ensure heating and cooling is not impaired, and to prevent the
windows misting over.
•
The air conditioning system operates most effectively with the windows
and the sliding /tilting roof
40) closed. However, if the sun has heated up the
vehicle, the air inside can be cooled more quickly by opening the windows for
a short period.
•
Do not smoke while air recirculation mode is on, as smoke drawn into the
cooling system leaves a residue on the evaporator, producing a permanent
unpleasant odour.
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Box spanner for wheel bolts
Jack. Before you return the jack to the tool box, you must fully wind in the
claw. The crank must then be folded tight against the side of the jack.
The removable towing bracket
44), the key for unlocking the sunroof in an
emergency
44) and the anti-theft wheel bolt adaptor
44) are stored next to the
vehicle tools.
Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts
We recommend you carry the wheel bolt adapter
44) in the vehicle tool kit at
all times.
The code number of the anti-theft wheel bolt is stamped on the front of the
adapter. You will need this number to replace the adapter if lost. Make a note
the code number of the anti-theft wheel bolt and keep it in a safe place - but
not in your vehicle.
WARNING
•
Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to tighten
the wheel bolts. It is not suitable for tightening the bolts to the necessary
torque. This may cause an accident.
•
The jack supplied by the factory is only designed for changing wheels
on this model. Never attempt to use it for lifting heavier vehicles or other
loads. Risk of injury.
•
Use the jack only on firm, level ground.
•
Never start the engine when you have raised the vehicle on the jack.
Risk of accident.
•
Never place your body (e.g. arm or leg) underneath the vehicle if it is
only supported by the jack Risk of injury.
•
If you have to work underneath the vehicle, you must use suitable
stands additionally to support the vehicle - Risk of accident!.
Taking out the spare wheel1. Lift the cover ⇒fig. 152 located on the floor of the luggage
compartment, next to the tailgate lock.
2. Pull the ring of the rubber seal upwards.
3. Remove the box spanner from the vehicle tools.
4. Fit the box spanner on the bolt, to the maximum, and hold in this position. At the same time press the safety ring downwards
⇒ .
5. Turn the box spanner several times to the left, until the spare wheel can be fitted, hanging from a wire, vertically behind the
vehicle.
6. Separate the plastic pieces so that they may be inserted into the central aperture of the rim and so free the wheel.
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Fig. 152 Taking out the
spare wheel
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Changing a lightBulbs, changing
Bulbs should be changed by a professional mechanic only.Technical knowledge is required to change bulbs. This is because, in certain
cases, access can be gained only by removing other vehicle components.
This applies in particular to bulbs which can be accessed only from the
engine compartment.
We recommend bulbs are changed by a qualified dealership or, if this is not
possible, by a qualified person.
However, if you wish to change the bulb, please observe the following:
Before changing a bulb, you must switch off the light (light switch in O posi-
tion), and the turn signal lever must be in the neutral position.
Always replace damaged bulbs with identical bulbs with the same designa-
tion. The type is inscribed on the bulb, either on the glass or on the base.
You should store spare light bulbs in the vehicle for safety-relevant lights.
Bulbs can be obtained from SEAT Service Centres.
WARNING
•
The high voltage element of gas discharge lamps must be handled
correctly. Failure to comply could result in fatal injuries.
•
H7* bulbs are pressurised and could explode when they are being
changed. Risk of injury.
•
In vehicles fitted with gas discharge lamps*, there is a mortal danger if
the high voltage section of the lamp is incorrectly handled.
•
When working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety
warnings ⇒page 211.
Hazard warning light switch

Instrument panel lighting

Climate control

Heating

Radio, navigation system

/ 
Rear light
-
Registration plate light

Windscreen washers

Windscreen washer system

Sliding sunroof

Seat heating

Mirror adjustment

Heating the exterior mirrors

Side lights

Socket (luggage compartment)

Central locking.
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Electrical consumer
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Index
280Starting the engine
after the fuel tank has been run dry . . . . . . 166
With the ignition key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Steam cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Steering wheel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Steering wheel height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 161
Stowage Other stowage areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Stowage compartment Front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Sun visor front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Sunroof blind Sliding/tilting roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Switches Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Sliding/tilting roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Switching off the engine With the ignition key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166TTailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Convenience opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Tailgate open display*
warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Tank Fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
TCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
TCS (Traction control system) Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
The danger of not using the seat belt . . . . . . . . 21
Thermos box cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Tightening torque of wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192, 260
Towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Towing eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Towline anchorage Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252, 253
Traction control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Trailer turn signals Indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Trailer weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Trips, checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75, 113
Two-way radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Type plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Tyres and wheels Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Tyres service life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Tyres tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Tyres with directional tread pattern . . . . . . . . . 227
UUnderbody sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Unfastening seat belt (with one buckle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Unfastening seat belts (with two buckles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Upper right stowage on instrument panel . . . 135VVehicle Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Vehicle data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Vehicle paint Car care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
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