2010 Seat Alhambra ESP

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Radio or navigation system (fitted at factory) ŸBooklet
“Radio” or ŸBooklet “Navigation system”
Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard warning lights switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switches for:
Climatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right seat heating controls A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Button for:
Anti-slip regulation (ASR) « /&&. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Start/stop operation › . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking distance warning system (Park Pilot) '. . . . . . . .
Parking aid system (Park Assist) i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre pressure monitor ~ 3%4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running gear dynamic control (DCC) #/-&/24 – Q – 30/24 . .
Opening the tailgate ˜. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening and closing of electric sliding doors ¼ . . . . . . .
Locking lever to open glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Position of passenger front airbag on the instrument panel .
Key-operated switch in glove box for deactivating front
passenger's airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger front airbag off warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for:
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Volt socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto Hold Switch !54/-(/,$. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic parking brake switch G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starter button (with KESSY starter and close system) . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column adjustment lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse box cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for:
Cruise control system (GRA) /&& – #!.#%, – /. – 2%35-% /
-30%%$- / -3%4- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Open bonnet lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls for:
Electric windows
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Childproof locks r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note
xSome of the items of equipment listed here are fitted only on certain
models/model years or are optional extras.
xIn versions with the steering wheel on the right, the layout of the control
elements is somewhat different. But the symbols assigned to the controls
correspond to the symbols used in the versions with the steering wheel on
the left
A13
A14162
A15345
A16
179
179
A17137
A18
210
221
225
229
245
243
97
92
A19162
A2033
A2133
A2233
A23
201
201
A24175
A25221
A26210
A27195
A28195
A29201A3010
A31356
A32
239
A33304
A34
102
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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a
Instrument panel
Control and warning lamps
The control and warning lamps are indicators of warnings, Ÿ, faults Ÿ
or certain functions. Some control and warning lamps come on when the igni-
tion is switched on, and go out when the engine starts running, or while
driving.
Depending on the model, additional text messages may be viewed on the
instrument panel display. These may be purely informative or they may be
advising of the need for action Ÿpage 64, “Instruments”.
Depending upon the equipment fitted in the vehicle, instead of a warning
lamp, sometimes a symbol may be displayed on the instrument panel.
When certain control and warning lamps are lit, an audible warning is also
heard.
Red symbols
Yellow symbols
SymbolMeaning ŸSee
H
› Do not continue driving!
The electronic parking brake is on, the brake
fluid level is too low or the brake system is
faulty.
Ÿpage 210
v› Do not continue driving!
Fault in the engine cooling system.Ÿpage 313
E› Do not continue driving!
Engine oil pressure too low.Ÿpage 309
o
› Do not continue driving!
At least one of the vehicles doors is open, or is
not correctly closed.Ÿpage 92
˜› Do not continue driving!
The tailgate is open or is incorrectly closed.Ÿpage 97
D› Do not continue driving!
Fault in the steering.Ÿpage 192
bEngine cannot be started again!
"AdBlue" level too low.Ÿpage 300
hDriver or passenger has not fastened seat belt.Ÿpage 22
KUse the foot brake!
Change
Ÿpage 201
Brake
Ÿpage 210
FFaulty generator.Ÿpage 318
IFront brake pads worn.
Ÿpage 210«lights: ESP faulty or off
flashes: ESP functioning.
lTCS manually deactivated.
JABS faulty or does not work.
Electronic parking brake faulty.Ÿpage 210

Rear fog light switched on.Ÿpage 113
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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
instrument panel .
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Submenu Convenience
Convenience menuFunction
Open door
Ÿpage 83
Manual
When the vehicle is unlocked with the key, the following doors (depending upon the configuration)
are unlocked:
„ all doors: All of the doors will be unlocked.
„ one door: see above Method 1.
„ Side of vehicle: The doors on the driver's side are unlocked.
In vehicles with KESSY Ÿpage 83 the doors on the driver's side are unlocked together with any
doors on the side where the vehicle key is, using the door handle.
„ Individually: Only the driver's door is unlocked. In vehicles with KESSY, if a door handle is used,
the door (or tailgate) will unlock, together with the driver's door Ÿpage 83.
automatic mode
Automatic locking function (Auto Lock) All doors are automatically locked at speeds above approxi-
mately 15 km/h. To unlock when the vehicle is stopped, push the central locking button or remove
the key from the ignition lock.
Automatic unlock: When the key is removed from the ignition lock, all doors and the tailgate are
unlocked.
Electronic childproof locksSwitching the childproof locks on or off Ÿpage 92.
Confirm anti-theft alarmSwitching on or off the audible confirmation that the anti-theft alarm is activated Ÿpage 83.
Handling windowsAdjusting the electric windows: This permits the windows to be opened or closed when the vehicle is unlocked or locked
respectively. The open function can only be activated from the driver's door Ÿpage 102.
Rear-view mirror adjustmentTilts passenger mirror downwards when reverse gear is engaged. This enables the driver to see the edge of the pavement, for
example Ÿpage 130.
Exterior mirror adjust.If synchronised adjustment is selected, when the driver side exterior mirror is adjusted, the passenger exterior mirror is also
moved.
Manufacturer's settingsSome functions of the Convenience submenu will be reset to the factory value.
BackThe Configuration menu is displayed again.

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Note
Only use the key button when you require the corresponding function.
Pushing the button unnecessarily could accidentally unlock the vehicle or
trigger the alarm. It is also possible even when you are outside the radius of
action.
Note
Key operation can be greatly influenced by overlapping radio signals around
the vehicle working in the same range of frequencies (for example, radio
transmitters, mobile telephones).
Note
Obstacles between the remote control and the vehicle, bad weather condi-
tions and discharged batteries can considerably reduce the range of the
remote control.
Indicator on the vehicle key
When a button on the vehicle key is pressed, the indicator light flashes
(arrow) Ÿfig. 42 or Ÿfig. 43 once briefly. If the button is pressed and held,
Fig. 42 Indicator light on
the vehicle key.
Fig. 43 Indicator light on
the vehicle key for vehi-
cles with electric sliding
doors.

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Caution
xIf the battery is not changed correctly, the vehicle key may be damaged.
xUse of unsuitable batteries may damage the vehicle key. For this reason,
always replace the dead battery with another of the same voltage, size and
specifications.
For the sake of the environment
Please dispose of your used batteries correctly and with respect for the envi-
ronment.
For the sake of the environment
The vehicle key battery may contain perchlorate. Observe the legal require-
ments for their disposal.
To synchronise the vehicle key
If the button is pressed frequently outside of the vehicle range, it is
possible that the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked using the key.
In this case, the vehicle key must be synchronised once more as follows:
xUnfold the key shaft Ÿpage 79.
xRemove the cover from the driver's door handle Ÿpage 348.
xPress the button on the vehicle key. For this, it must remain with the
vehicle.
xOpen the vehicle within one minute using the key shift.
xTurn on the ignition using the vehicle key. The key has been synchronised.
xReplace the driver's door handle cover.
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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a When unlocking the vehicle, all of the indicators blink twice; when locking,
they blink once.
If you unlock the vehicle without opening any doors or the tailgate, it will lock
again automatically after a few seconds.
Unlocking and opening the doors
xTake the handle of the corresponding door and touched the outside
button.
xDoor open.
Closing and locking the doors
xClose the driver's door.
xPress on the outermost button of the passenger or driver's side door
(Ÿpage 86, fig. 50 arrow) once. The vehicle locks with the "Safe" security
system Ÿpage 88. The door being operated must be closed.
xOperate the outermost button on the driver's or passenger door handle
twice to lock the vehicle without the "Safe" security system.
Locking and unlocking the tailgate
If the vehicle key is within the tailgate approach zone (Ÿpage 86, fig. 49)
this will be automatically unlocked when opened.
xOpen and close the tailgate normally Ÿpage 97.
The tailgate locks automatically after it is closed when there is no vehicle key
inside the vehicle.
Locking using the second vehicle key
If there is a key inside the vehicle, this can only be locked from the outside if
a second is key is detected in the approach zone outside the vehicle.
Automatically turning off sensors
When the vehicle is not locked or unlocked for a long period of time then the
approach sensors for the passenger door and rear doors are turned off auto-
matically.When the outside button of the door handle is repeatedly pressed while the
vehicle is locked, for example due to contact with the branches of a tree, all
of the exterior buttons on the side of the vehicle affected will be turned off for
30 minutes. If the only button affected is the driver's door button, only this
button is turned off.
The sensors are turned on again:
xAfter 30 minutes.
xALTERNATIVELY: The vehicle is unlocked using the remote control on
the key.
xALTERNATIVELY: The tailgate is opened.
Convenience functions
xFor convenience locking of all electric windows and the panorama sliding
sunroof, press and hold the button on the outside door handle for more than
two seconds.
xRelease the button to interrupt the function. Pushing the button immedi-
ately after releasing it will open all of the electric windows (safety function)
’ Ÿpage 102.
When a door is opened using the door handle, all of the settings activated in
the menu Configuration – Convenience Ÿpage 70 will be applied.
Caution
A strong jet of steam or water can activate a proximity sensor if a valid vehicle
key is within the approach zone. If at least one of the electric windows is open
and the sensor is triggered several times, convenience locking will begin. If
the jet of steam or water is stopped briefly and then directed at one of the
sensors again, it is possible that all of the windows will open Ÿpage 87,
“Convenience functions”.
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