2010 Seat Alhambra warning

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a Turn off the air recirculation for the heating and air conditioning.
Open all of the air outlets in the dashboard.
Turn the heating fan and heater to the highest level.
Caution
An open tailgate changes the length and height of the vehicle.
Driving a loaded vehicle
For the best handling when driving a loaded vehicle, note the following:
xSecure all objects Ÿpage 14.
xAccelerate gently and carefully.
xAvoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
xBrake early.
xIf necessary, read the instructions for driving with a trailer Ÿpage 260.
xIf necessary, read the instructions for driving with a roof carrier system
Ÿpage 159.
WARNING
A sliding load could considerably affect the stability and safety of the
vehicle resulting in an accident with serious consequences.
xSecure loads correctly so they do not move.
xWhen transporting heavy objects, use suitable ropes or straps.
xLock the seat backs in vertical position.
Specific vehicle weight information
The instructions in the official vehicle documents take precedence. All the
technical data provided in this documentation is applicable to the basic
model. The vehicle data label in the Maintenance Programme or the vehicle
documents show which engine is installed in your vehicle.
The figures may be different depending on if additional equipment is fitted,
for different models and for special vehicles.
WARNING
Exceeding the maximum authorised weight and the load on the axles could
cause damage to the vehicle, accidents and serious injuries.
xThe real load on the axles should never exceed the maximum
permitted.
xThe load and its distribution in the vehicle have effects on the vehicle
handling and the braking ability. Always drive at a suitable speed.
Caution
Distribute the load as uniformly and as low down on the vehicle as possible.
When transporting heavy objects in the trunk/boot, these should be placed
as far forward as possible or over the rear axle to have as little influence on
handling as possible.
WARNING (continued)

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Seat belts
Brief introduction
Introduction
Check the condition of all the seat belts at regular intervals. If you notice that
the belt webbing, fittings, retractor mechanism or buckle of any of the belts
is damaged, the belt must be replaced immediately by a specialist workshop
Ÿ. The specialist workshop must use the appropriate spare parts corre-
sponding to the vehicle, the equipment and the model year. SEAT recom-
mends visiting a qualified workshop.
Additional information and warnings:
xAdjust the seat position Ÿpage 10
xAirbag system Ÿpage 33
xChild seats (accessories) Ÿpage 42
xIntegrated child seats Ÿpage 52
xAccessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications Ÿpage 285
WARNING
Unbuckled or badly buckled seat belts increase the risk of severe or even
fatal injuries. The seat belt cannot offer its full protection if it is not
fastened and used correctly.
xSeats belts are the most effective ways of reducing the risk of
sustaining severe or fatal injuries In the event of an accident. Seat belts
must be correctly fastened when the vehicle is in motion to protect the
driver and all vehicle occupants.
xBefore each trip, every occupant in the vehicle occupants must sit prop-
erly, correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to his or her seat and keep it fastened throughout the trip. This also applies to other occupants when
driving in town.
xWhen travelling, children must be secured in the vehicle with a child
restraint system suitable for their weight and height and with the seat
belts correctly fastened Ÿpage 42.
xInstruct your passengers to fasten their seat belts properly before
driving off.
xInsert the latch plate into the buckle for the appropriate seat and
ensure it is engaged. Using the latch plate in the buckle of another seat will
not protect you properly and may cause severe injuries.
xDo not allow liquids or foreign bodies to enter the buckle fastenings.
This could damage the buckles and seat belts.
xNever unbuckle your seat belt when the vehicle is moving.
xNever allow more than one passenger to share the same seat belt.
xNever hold children or babies on your lap sharing the same seat belt.
xLoose, bulky clothing (such as a jacket) impairs the proper fit and func-
tion of the seat belt.
WARNING
It is extremely dangerous to drive using damaged seat belts and could
result in serious injury or loss of life.
xAvoid damaging the seat belt by jamming it in the door or the seat
mechanism.
xIf the fabric or other parts of the seat belt are damaged, the seat belts
could break in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
WARNING (continued)

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a
xAlways have damaged seatbelts replaced immediately by seat belts
approved for the vehicle in question by SEAT. Seat belts which have been
worn in an accident and stretched must be replaced by a qualified work-
shop. Renewal may be necessary even if there is no apparent damage. The
belt anchorage should also be checked.
xNever attempt to repair, modify or remove a seat belt yourself. All
repairs to seat belts, retractors and buckles must be carried out by a
specialist workshop.
Warning lamp
Some control and warning lamps on the instrument panel will come on to
check certain functions when the ignition is switched on. They will switch off
after a few seconds.
A signal will be heard for a maximum of 90 seconds if the seat belts are not
fastened as the car drives off and reaches a speed of more then 25 km/h or if
the seat belts are unfastened while the vehicle is in motion. The seat belt
warning lamp
h will also flash.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 3 Warning lamp on
the instrument panel
Lights up
or
flashesPossible causeSolution
h
Driver's seat belt not fastened
or front passenger's seat belt
not fastened if the front pas-
senger's seat is occupied.
Fasten seat belts!
hObjects on the front passen-
ger's seat.Remove any objects from the
front passenger's seat and store
them safely.
Fig. 4 Example of seat
belt status display for the
rear seats (here, a 7-seat
vehicle) on the instrument
panel. above the second
row and below the third
row of seats.

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The warning lamp h does not switch off until the driver and front passenger
fasten their seat belts while the ignition is switched on.
Seat belt status display for rear seats
The seat belt status display on the instrument panel informs the driver, when
the ignition is switched on, whether any passengers in the rear seats have
fastened their seat belts. The symbol
h indicates that the passenger in this
seat has fastened “his or her” seat belt Ÿpage 17, fig. 4.
The seat belt status is displayed for around 30 seconds when a seat belt in
the rear seats is fastened or unfastened. You can switch off this display by
pressing the button.
The seat belt status flashes for a maximum of 30 seconds when a seat belt in
the rear seats is unfastened while the vehicle is in motion. A signal will also
be heard if the vehicle is travelling at over 25 km/h.
The rear seat display can be enabled or disabled by a Technical Service.
WARNING
Unbuckled or badly buckled seat belts increase the risk of severe or even
fatal injuries. The optimal protection from seat belts can be achieved only
if you use them properly.
Why wear seat belts?
Frontal collisions and the laws of physics
0.0 / SET
Fig. 5 Vehicle about to hit
a wall: the occupants are
not wearing seat belts.
Fig. 6 The vehicle hits
the wall: the occupants
are not wearing seat
belts.

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Seat belts
Using seat belts
Checklist
Using seat belts Ÿ:
xCheck the condition of all the seat belts at regular intervals.
xKeep the seat belts clean.
xKeep the belt web, the latch plate and the buckle free of foreign bodies
and liquids.
xDo not jam or damage the seat belt or the latch plate when closing the
door, for example.
xNever remove, modify or repair the seat belt or belt fastening mecha-
nisms.
xFasten your seat belt properly before each trip and keep it fastened.
Twisted seat belt
If it is difficult to remove the seat belt from the guide, the seat belt may have
become twisted inside the side trim after being wound too quickly on unfas-
tening:
xPull out the seat belt completely, carefully pulling on the latch plate.
xUntwist the belt and guide it back, assisting it by hand.
The seat belt must be fastened even if it is impossible to untwist it. In this
case, the twisted area must not be in an area in direct contact with your body.
Have the seat belt untwisted urgently by a qualified workshop.
WARNING
An improperly handled seat belt increases the risk of sustaining severe or
fatal injuries.
xRegularly check that the seat belts and their components are in perfect
condition.
xAlways keep your seat belt clean.
xDo not jam or damage the seat belt or rub it with sharp edges.
xMake sure there are no liquids or foreign bodies on the latch plate and
in the buckle.
WARNING (continued)

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a
Fastening or unfastening a seat belt with one buckle
Properly worn seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in the position that most
protects them in the event of an accident or sudden braking Ÿ.Fastening the seat belt
Fasten your seat belt before each trip.
xAdjust the front seat and head restraint correctly Ÿpage 10.
xEngage the backrest of the rear seat in an upright position Ÿ.
xPull the latch plate and place the belt webbing evenly across your chest
and lap. Do not twist the seat belt when doing so Ÿ.
xEngage the latch plate in the buckle of the corresponding seat Ÿfig. 10.
xPull the belt to ensure that the latch plate is securely engaged in the
buckle.
Unfastening the seat belt
The seat belt must not be unfastened until the vehicle has come to a standstill
Ÿ.
xPress the red button on the buckle Ÿfig. 11. The latch plate is released
from the buckle.
xGuide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up easily and the trim will not
be damaged.
WARNING
An incorrectly worn seat belt web can cause severe or fatal injuries in the
event of an accident.
xThe seat belt cannot offer its full protection unless the backrests are in
an upright position and the seat belt is worn correctly, according to your
size.
xUnbuckling your seat belt while the vehicle is in motion can cause
severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Fig. 10 Insert the latch
plate into the buckle.
Fig. 11 Release the latch
plate from the buckle.

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Fastening or unfastening the seat belt with two buckles
Properly worn seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in the position that most
protects them in the event of an accident or sudden braking Ÿ.
The seat belts for the centre seat in the second row of seats and for the seats
in the third row of seats are fastened using two buckles.
Fastening the seat belt
Fasten your seat belt before each trip.
xAdjust the rear seat and head restraint correctly Ÿpage 10.
xEngage the backrest of the rear seat in an upright position Ÿ.
xUse latch plate of the belt Ÿfig. 12 to pull the seat belt down. Do not
twist the seat belt when doing so Ÿ.
xEngage the latch plate in the buckle of the corresponding seat .
xUse the latch plate Ÿfig. 12 to pull the seat belt across your lap.
xEngage the latch plate in the buckle of the corresponding seat .
xPull the belt to ensure that both latch plates are securely engaged in the
buckles.
Unfastening the seat belt
The seat belt must not be unfastened until the vehicle has come to a standstill
Ÿ.
xPress the red button on the buckle Ÿfig. 12 . The latch plate is
released from the buckle.
xPress the red button on the buckle Ÿfig. 12 . The latch plate is
released from the buckle.
xGuide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up easily and the trim will not
be damaged.
WARNING
An incorrectly worn seat belt web can cause severe or fatal injuries in the
event of an accident.
xThe seat belt cannot offer its full protection unless the backrests are in
an upright position and the seat belt is worn correctly, according to your
size.
xUnbuckling your seat belt while the vehicle is in motion can cause
severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Note
Seat belts with two buckles include a diagram to show how to fasten the seat
belt.
Fig. 12 Fasten the seat
belt on the centre seat in
the second row of seats.
A1
A1AA
A2
A2AB
AA
AB

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Adapting the position of the belt webbing to your size
The seat belt can be adapted using the following equipment:
xBelt height adjustment for the front seats.
xSeat height adjustment (front seats).
WARNING
An incorrectly worn seat belt web can cause severe injuries in the event of
an accident or sudden braking or manoeuvre.
xThe seat belt cannot provide optimum protection if it is not correctly
worn and the backrest is not tilted slightly backwards.
xThe seat belt itself or a loose seat belt can cause severe injuries if the
belt moves from hard areas of the body to soft areas (e.g. the stomach).
xThe shoulder part of the seat belt must lie on the centre of the shoulder,
never across the neck or the arm.
xThe seat belt must lie flat and fit comfortably on the torso
xThe lap part of the seat belt must lie across the pelvis, never across the
stomach. The seat belt must lie flat and fit comfortably on the pelvis Pull
the belt tight if necessary to take up any slack.
xFor pregnant women, the lap part of the seat belt must lie as low as
possible over the pelvis and always lie flat, “surrounding” the stomach.
xDo not twist the seat belt while it is fastened.
xNever pull the seat belt away from your body using your hand.
xDo not lie the seat belt across rigid or fragile objects, e.g. glasses, pens
or keys.
xNever use seat belt clips, retaining rings or similar instruments to alter
the position of the belt webbing.
Note
If you physical constitution prevents you from maintaining the correct posi-
tion of the belt webbing, contact a qualified workshop for help with any special devices to ensure the optimum protection of the seat belt and airbag.
SEAT recommends visiting a qualified workshop.
Belt height adjustment
Using the height adjusters for the front seats and the outer seats of the
second row, the position of the seat belts can be adjusted in the shoulder
area according to the height of the occupant:
xKeep the guide device pressed down in the direction of the arrow
Ÿfig. 15.
xMove the guide device up or down until the seat belt lies over the centre
of your shoulder Ÿpage 25, “Seat belt position”.
xRelease the guide device.
xPull the belt sharply to check that the device is engaged securely.
Fig. 15 Next to the front
seats: belt height
adjuster.