2010 Seat Alhambra engine

Cockpit 64
Instruments
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
xIndicator lamps Ÿpage 61
xGear engaged display (automatic gearbox) Ÿpage 201.
xInstructions for inspection intervals ŸBooklet “Maintenance
Programme”
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury.
xDo not handle the instrument panel controls when driving.
View of instrument panel
Details of the instruments Ÿfig. 36:
Clock set button1).
Press button to select the hour or minute display.To continue setting the time, press button Ÿfig. 36 .
Hold button down to scroll through the numbers quickly.
Press button again to end the clock setting.
Rev counter (with the engine running, in thousands of revolutions per
minute).
Fig. 36 Instrument panel, on dash panel.
1)Depending on the vehicle equipment, it is also possible to set the time using the
settings menu on the instrument panel display Ÿpage 75.
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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a The beginning of the red zone of the rev counter indicates the maximum
speed in any gear after running-in and with the engine hot. However, it is
advisable to change up a gear or move the selector lever to D (or lift your
foot off the accelerator) before the needle reaches the red zone Ÿ.
Engine coolant temperature display
v Ÿpage 313.
Displays on the screen Ÿpage 65.
Fuel reserve display Ÿpage 293.
Speedometer.
Reset knob for trip recorder (trip).
Press button to reset to zero.
Caution
To prevent damage to the engine, the rev counter needle should only remain
in the red zone for a short period of time.
For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear in time reduces fuel consumption and noise.
Displays on screen
A variety of information can be viewed on the instrument panel display
Ÿpage 64, fig. 36 , depending on the vehicle equipment:
xWarning and information texts
xMileage
xTime
xAmbient temperature
xCompass
xSelector lever positions Ÿpage 201
xRecommended gear (manual gearbox) Ÿpage 201
xMultifunction display (MFI) and menus for different setting options
Ÿpage 70
xService interval display. Ÿpage 68
xSecond speed display (menu Configuration) Ÿpage 70
xStart/Stop operation indicator Ÿpage 67
Warning and information texts
The system runs a check on certain components and functions when the igni-
tion is switched on and while the vehicle is moving. Faults in the operation
are displayed on the screen using red and yellow symbols and messages on
the instrument panel display (Ÿpage 61) and, in some cases, with audible
warnings. The display may vary according to the type of instrument panel
fitted.
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Mileage
The odometer registers the total distance travelled by the car.
The trip recorder (trip) shows the distance travelled since the last trip recorder
reset. The last digit of the trip recorder indicates distances of 100 metres or
tenths of a mile.
Outside temperature display
When the outside temperature is below +4 °C (+39 °F), the symbol “ice
crystal” (warning of risk of freezing) is also displayed next to the temperature.
At first this symbol flashes and then it remains lit until the outside tempera-
ture rises above +6 °C (+43 °F) Ÿ.
When the vehicle is at a standstill, with the parking heating on (Ÿpage 187),
or when travelling at very low speeds, the temperature displayed may be higher than the true outside temperature, as a result of the heat produced by
the engine.
The temperatures measured range from -40 °C to +50 °C (-40 °F to +122 °F).
Compass
With the ignition on and the navigation system on, the cardinal point corre-
sponding to the vehicle's direction of travel is displayed on the instrument
panel Ÿpage 67.
Selector lever positions
The range of engaged gears of the selector lever is shown on the side of the
lever, and on the instrument panel display. In positions D and S, and with the
Tiptronic, the corresponding gear is also displayed.
Recommended gear (manual gearbox)
The recommended gear to save fuel is displayed on the instrument panel
while you are driving Ÿpage 201.
Second speed display (mph or km/h)
In addition to the speedometer, the speed can also be displayed in a different
unit of measurement (in miles or in km per hour). To change the units, in the
Settings menu, select the option Second speed Ÿpage 70.
Vehicles without menu display on the instrument panel
xSwitch on the engine.
xPress button three times. The odometer display flashes on the instru-
ment panel display.
xPress button once. “mph” or “km/h” is displayed briefly instead
of the odometer.
xThis activates the second speed display. To switch it off, repeat the proce-
dure.
This option cannot be disconnected in models destined for countries in which
the second speed must always be visible.
Type of mes-
sageSymbol
colourMeanings
Priority 1
warning.Red
Symbol flashing or lit; partly combined with
audible warnings.
› Stop the vehicle! It is dangerous Ÿ!
Check the function which is faulty and repair.
If necessary, request assistance from special-
ised personnel.
Priority 2
warning.Yellow
Symbol flashing or lit; partly combined with
audible warnings.
A faulty function, or fluids which are below the
correct levels may cause damage to the vehi-
cle! Ÿ
Check the faulty function as soon as possible.
If necessary, request assistance from special-
ised personnel.
Informative
text.–Information relating to different vehicle proc-
esses.
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The compass does not require calibration in vehicles for which the navigation
system was mounted at the factory. The option compass disappears.
The compass in vehicles in which the navigation system was not mounted at
the factory, is permanently and automatically calibrated. If electronic or metal
accessories (mobile phone, television) are subsequently mounted in the
vehicle, the compass should be recalibrated manually.
Adjusting the magnetic zone
xSwitch the ignition on.
xSelect the Settings menu followed by the option Compass and Zone.
xSelect the magnetic zone corresponding to the position of the vehicle
Ÿpage 67, fig. 37.
xAdjust and confirm the magnetic zone (1-15).
Calibrating compass
To calibrate the compass you must be in one of the valid magnetic zones with
sufficient space to be able to trace a circumference with the vehicle.
xSwitch the ignition on.
xSelect the Settings menu followed by the option Compass and Calibrate.
xConfirm the message Describe a complete circumference to calibrate the
compass with and then trace a complete circumference driving at approx-
imately 10 km/h (6 mph).
When the corresponding cardinal point is displayed, the calibration is
complete.
Service interval display
The inspection display appears on the instrument panel Ÿpage 64, fig. 36
.SEAT makes a difference between services with engine oil change (Mainte-
nance Service) and services without engine oil change (Inspection Service).
The service interval display only gives information for service dates which
involve an engine oil change. The dates of the remaining services (for
example, the next Inspection Service or change of brake fluid) are listed on
the label attached to the door strut, or even in the Maintenance Programme.
In vehicles with Services established by time or mileage, the service intervals
are already pre-defined.
In vehicles with LongLife Service, the intervals are determined individually.
Technical progress has made it possible to considerably reduce servicing
requirements. The technology used by SEAT ensures that your vehicle only
has an maintenance service when it is necessary. To establish when the Main-
tenance Service is due (max. 2 years), the vehicle's conditions of use and
individual driving styles are considered. The service pre-warning first appears
20 days before the date established for the corresponding service. The kilo-
metres remaining until the next service are always rounded up to the nearest
100 km and the remaining time is given in complete days. The current service
message cannot be viewed until 500 km after the last service. Prior to this
only lines are visible on the display.
Inspection reminder
When the Service date is approaching, when the ignition is switched on a
Service reminder is displayed.
In vehicles without text messages, a spanner is displayed on the instrument
panel
> with a figure given in km. The number of kilometres shown is the
maximum number that may be driven until the next service. After a few
seconds,the display mode changes. A clock symbol appears and the number
of days until the next service appointment is due.
In vehicles with text messages, Service in --- km or --- days is displayed on the
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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a Service due
After the service date, an audible warning is given when the ignition is
switched on and the spanner displayed on the screen flashes for a few
seconds
>. In vehicles with text messages, Service in --- km or --- days is
displayed on the instrument panel.
Reading a service notification
With the ignition switched on, the engine off and the vehicle at a standstill,
the current service notification can be read:
xPress the button on the instrument panel several times until the
spanner symbol is displayed >.
xALTERNATIVELY: select the Settings menu.
xFrom the Service submenu, select the option Info.
When the service date has past, a minus sign is displayed in front of the
number of kilometres or days. In vehicles with text messages the following is
displayed: Service --- km or --- days ago.
The service interval display is reset
If the service was not carried out by a qualified workshop, the display can be
reset as follows:Do not reset the indicator to zero between two intervals, otherwise the
display will be incorrect.
If, while the LongLife service is valid, the service interval display is reset to
zero, the “service will be activated by time or mileage”. The service interval is
no longer calculated individually ŸBooklet “Maintenance Programme”.
Note
The service message disappears after a few seconds, when the engine is
started or when is pressed.
Note
In vehicles with the LongLife system in which the battery has been discon-
nected for a long period of time, it is not possible to calculate the date of the
next service. Therefore the service interval display may not be correct. In this
case, please check the maximum permitted service intervals ŸBooklet
“Maintenance Programme”.In vehicles with text messages:
Select the Settings menu.
In the submenu Service, select the option Reset.
Confirm with when requested to do so by the system.
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In vehicles without text messages:
Switch the ignition off.
Press and hold the button.
Switch the ignition back on.
Release the button and, press for the next 20 seconds.
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Possible displays
Changing between display modes
xIn vehicles without multifunction steering wheel: press the lever.
xVehicles with a multifunction steering wheel: press or .
Storing a speed for the speed warning
xSelect the display Speed warning at --- km/h.
xPress to store the current speed and switch off the warning.
xIn addition, set the required speed by pressing the rocker switch on the
windscreen wiper lever or buttons or on the multifunction steering
wheel for 5 seconds. Next, press again or wait a few seconds. The speed
is stored and the warning activated.
xTo switch off, press . The stored speed is deleted.
Manually erasing memory 1 or 2
xSelect the memory to be erased.
xPress and hold for approximately two seconds.
Personalising the displays
It is possible to select which of the displays in the multifunction display you
wish to see on the instrument panel in the settings menu. The units of meas-
urement can also be modified Ÿpage 75.
MenuFunction
Journey durationThis indicates the hours (h) and minutes (min) since
the ignition was switched on.
Current fuel
consumptionThe current fuel consumption while driving is dis-
played in l/100 km (or miles per gallon, mpg); when
the engine is running but the vehicle is not moving,
in l/h (or gallons per hour).
Average fuel
consumptionWhen the ignition is switched on, the average con-
sumption (in l/100 km or in mpg) is displayed after
the vehicle has moved approximately 100 metres
(328 feet). Otherwise horizontal lines are displayed.
The value shown is updated approximately every 5
seconds.
Distance to empty
(the distance you
can travel with the
remaining fuel)Approximate distance in km (or miles) that can still
be travelled with the fuel remaining in the tank,
assuming the same style of driving is maintained.
This is calculated using the current fuel consumption.
Distance coveredDistance travelled, after ignition is switched on, in km
(or miles).
Average speedAfter the ignition is switched on, the average speed
will be shown after a distance of approximately 100
metres (328 feet) has been travelled. Otherwise hori-
zontal lines are displayed. The value shown is
updated approximately every 5 seconds.
Digital display of
speedCurrent speed displayed digitally.
Oil temperature
digital displayUpdated engine oil temperature digital display
Speed warning
to --- km/hIf the stored speed is exceeded (between 30 - 250
km/h, or 18 - 155 mph), an audible warning is given
together with a visual warning.
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Unlocking and locking
Vehicle key set
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
xAdjustments to the SEAT information system Ÿpage 70
xCentral locking and locking system Ÿpage 83
xStart and stop the engine Ÿpage 195
xNotes for the user Ÿpage 283
xEmergency locking and unlocking Ÿpage 348
WARNING
Careless or incorrect use of vehicle keys may result in severe injury and
accident.
xAlways take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle. Chil-
dren and unauthorised individuals could lock the doors or the tailgate,
start the engine or turn the ignition on activating electrical systems, for
example: the electric windows.
xNever leave children or disabled people alone in the car. They could be
trapped in the car in an emergency and will not be able to get themselves
to safety. For example, depending on the time of the year, temperatures
inside a locked and closed vehicle can be extremely high or extremely low
resulting in serious injuries and illness or even death, particularly for
young children.
xNever remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. The
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xThe doors can be opened and unlocked individually from the inside by
pulling the inside door handle. If necessary, pull the door release lever twice.
xThe driver's door cannot be locked when it is still open. This avoids
locking the vehicle key inside the vehicle when there is nobody inside.
Locking and unlocking the vehicle with KESSY*
KESSY is a locking and unlocking system that can be used to lock and unlock
the vehicle without actively using the key. To do this, a valid vehicle key only
has to be in the vehicle approach zone Ÿ.
Important
When there is a valid vehicle key in the approach zone (Ÿfig. 49) of a door
or the tailgate, the KESSY locking and unlocking system detects a request to
enter the vehicle. The system checks the access rights and allows the
following functions without active use of the key:
x"Keyless-Entry": Unlocks the handles of the four doors and the tailgate
release button.
x"Keyless-Go": Starts the engine for driving. To do this, a valid vehicle key
only has to be inside the vehicle.
x"Keyless-Exit": locks the vehicle using the driver's side or passenger-side
door handle.
The central locking and locking systems operate in the same way with the
actual locking and unlocking system. Only the controls change.
Fig. 49 KESSY starter and
lock system: approach
zones
Fig. 50 KESSY starter and
lock system: Outside
button on the door
handle.