2010 Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual

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WARNING
If the drawer is open it could obstruct use of the pedals. This could result
in serious accident.
xThe drawers must remain closed while the vehicle is in motion. Other-
wise, the drawer and any objects in it could fall into the driver's footwell
and obstruct the pedals.
Folding table
Fold out the table by pulling on it Ÿfig. 118 (arrow).
A cup holder is built into the folding table Ÿpage 171.
To fold it back, push the folding table down as far as possible Ÿfig. 118.
WARNING
The folding table must not be folded down while the vehicle is in motion to
avoid the risk of injuries.
Portable waste bin
The portable waste bin fits onto the bottle holder on the trim of the left-hand
sliding door.
WARNING
Do not use the portable waste bin as an ashtray to avoid the risk of fire.
Fig. 118 Folding table on
the front seat.
Fig. 119 Portable waste
bin on the trim of the left-
hand sliding door.

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Other storage compartments
Side compartments in the luggage compartment
There are other compartments Ÿfig. 120 and in the side of the
luggage compartment. To open the compartment , turn the catch clock-wise. To open the compartment , lift the cover. The factory-fitted CD
changer can be located in the storage compartment .. The cover of the
compartment can be used to safely store the covers of the rear shelf
supports.
Compartments in the luggage compartment floor
More storage compartments can be found in the luggage compartment floor.
Other storage compartments:
xin the centre console, front and rear.
xin the door trims, front and rear.
xCoat hooks on the central door pillars and on the rear roof handles.
xBag hook in the luggage compartment Ÿpage 146.
Fig. 120 In the luggage
compartment: Side
storage compartment.
Fig. 121 Other compart-
ments in the luggage
compartment floor
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FunctionNecessary operations
Open the front compartment
Ÿfig. 121 :„ Pull the front of the luggage compart-
ment floor back using the handle.
Open the rear compartment
Ÿfig. 121 :„ Lift the rear of the luggage compartment
floor using the handle.
Keeping the rear compartment
open:„ Move the hook at the rear right of the
luggage compartment and hook the lug-
gage compartment floor onto it
Ÿpage 146.
Closing the compartment:
„ Push back the hook and push the rear of
the luggage compartment floor down.
„ Fold the front part of the luggage com-
partment floor forwards .
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A3
A4
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A3

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WARNING
Clothing hung on the coat hooks could restrict the driver's view and lead to
serious accidents.
xHang the clothes from the hooks so that driver's view is not restricted.
xThe coat hook is suitable for light items of clothing. Never place heavy,
hard or sharp objects in the bags.
Caution
Keep the CD changer compartment closed while the vehicle is in motion to
reduce vibrations that could damage the changer.
Note
The first aid kit is located in the rear left compartment of the luggage
compartment.

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Cup holders
Introduction
Bottle holders
There is a bottle holder in the open compartments in the driver and front
passenger doors and in that of the sliding door.
Additional information and warnings:
xCare and cleaning of the vehicle interior Ÿpage 278
WARNING
Improper use of the cup holders can cause injury.
xNever place hot drinks in the drink holders. During sudden braking or
driving manoeuvres, the hot drink could be spilled and lead to scalding.
xEnsure that bottles and other object is dropped in the driver footwell,
as it could get under the pedals and obstruct their working.
xNever place heavy containers, food or other heavy objects in the cup
holder. In the event of an accident, these heavy objects could be thrown
around the passenger compartment and cause serious injuries.
WARNING
Closed bottles inside the vehicle could explode or crack due to the heat or
the cold.
xNever leave a closed bottle in the vehicle if the inside temperature is
too high or too low.
Caution
Do not leave open cans in the cup holders when the vehicle is in motion. They
could spill during braking, for example, and cause damage to the vehicle and
the electrical system.
Note
The cup holders can be removed for cleaning.
Cup holders in front centre console
xTo open, move the cover backwards Ÿfig. 122.
xTo close, move the cover forwards.
Fig. 122 Front centre
console: cup holder.

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Cup holders, rear
Opening and closing the cup holder in the rear centre console
xTo open, move the cup holder downwards in the direction of the arrow
Ÿfig. 123.
xTo close, lift the cup holder.
The third row of seats has a cup holder in the side trim compartment on the
rear left.
Fig. 123 Centre console,
rear section: folding out
the cup holder.

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Ashtray and cigarette lighter*
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
xSockets Ÿpage 175.
xAccessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications Ÿpage 285.
WARNING
Undue use of the ashtray and cigarette lighter may cause a fire or burns and
other serious injuries.
xNever put paper or other flammable objects in the ashtray.
Ashtray
There are ashtrays located on the front of the centre console Ÿfig. 124 and
on the rear lining of the back door.
Opening and closing the ashtray
xTo open, lift the ashtray cover.
xTo close, push the ashtray cover down.
Emptying the ashtray
xRemove the ashtray from the cup holder or lining of the door by pulling it
upwards.
xAfter emptying the ashtray, insert it from above into the cup holder or door
lining.
Cigarette lighter
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there may be a lighter to the front of the
centre console Ÿfig. 125 or in the compartment to the front of the centre
console.Fig. 124 Front centre
console: ashtray closed.
Fig. 125 Front centre
console: lighter.

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xPush the button on the cigarette lighter inwards with the ignition on
Ÿpage 173, fig. 125.
xWait for the cigarette lighter to pop out slightly.
xPull out the cigarette lighter and light the cigarette on the glowing coil
Ÿ.
xReplace the cigarette lighter in its insert.
WARNING
Undue use of the cigarette lighter may cause a fire or burns and other
serious injuries.
xThe cigarette lighter must only be used to light cigarettes or similar.
xNever leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. The cigarette lighter
can be used when the ignition is switched on.
Note
The cigarette lighter can also be used with the 12 Volt socket Ÿpage 175.

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Sockets
Introduction
Electrical equipment can be connected to the sockets in the vehicle.
Connected equipment must be in perfect condition and show no signs of
faults.
Additional information and warnings:
xCigarette lighter Ÿpage 173
xAccessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications Ÿpage 285
WARNING
Improper use of the sockets or electrical devices could lead to a fire and
cause serious injuries.
xNever leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. The sockets and
equipment connected to them can be used when the ignition is switched
on.
xShould a connected electrical device overheat, switch it off and unplug
it immediately.
Caution
xTo avoid damage to the vehicle's electrical system, never connect equip-
ment that generates electrical current, such as solar panels or battery
chargers, to the 12 Volt sockets in order to charge the vehicle's battery.
xOnly use accessories with approved electromagnetic compatibility
according to current regulations.
xTo avoid damage due to voltage variations, switch off all appliances
connected to the 12 V sockets before switching the ignition on or off and
before starting the engine.
xNever connect an appliance to the 12 Volt socket that consumes more
than the power indicated in watts. Exceeding the maximum power absorption
could damage the vehicle's electrical system.
For the sake of the environment
Do not leave the engine running when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Note
Using electrical appliances with the engine stopped and the ignition
switched on will drain the battery.
Note
Unshielded equipment can cause interference on the radio equipment and
the vehicle's electrical system.
Note
Interference can occur on the radio's AM waveband if electrical appliances
are used near the rear window aerial.