2010 Seat Alhambra wheel

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Note
The intermittent wiper speed varies according to the vehicle speed. The faster
the vehicle is moving, the more often the windscreen is cleaned.
Note
The rear wiper is automatically switched on when the windscreen wiper is
connected and the car is in reverse gear.
Windscreen wiper functions
Heated windscreen washer jets
The heating only thaws the frozen jets, it does not thaw the water in the
washer hoses. The heated windscreen washer jets automatically adjust the
heat depending on the ambient temperature, when the ignition is switched
on.Headlight wash /wipe system
The headlight washers/wipers clean the headlight lenses.
After the ignition is switched on, the first and every fifth time the windscreen
washer is switched on, the headlights are also washed. Therefore, the wind-
screen wiper lever should be pulled towards the steering wheel when the
dipped beam or main beam are on. Any incrusted dirt (such as insects)
should be cleaned regularly (e.g. when refuelling).
To ensure the headlight washers work correctly in winter, any snow which has
got into the bumper jet supports should be cleaned away. If necessary,
remove snow with an anti-icing spray.
Note
The wiper will try to wipe away any obstacles that are on the windscreen. The
wiper will stop moving if the obstacle blocks its path. Remove the obstacle
and switch the wiper back on again.Windscreen wiper performance in different situations:
If the vehicle is at a stand-
still:The activated position provisionally changes
to the previous position.
During the automatic wipe:
The air conditioning comes on for approxi-
mately 30 seconds in air recirculation mode
to prevent the smell of the windscreen
washer fluid entering the inside of the vehi-
cle.
For the intermittent wipe:The intervals between wipes vary according
to the speed of the vehicle. The higher the
vehicle speed the shorter the intervals.

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Seats and storage compartments
Seat adjustment
Mechanical controls on the front seat
The controls are mirrored for the front right-hand seat.
Mechanically and electrically adjusted controls can be combined on the seat.
Fig. 81 Front left seat
controls.
fig. 81FunctionNecessary operations
Moving the head
restraint backwards or
forwards.Pull the lever and move the seat for-
wards. The front seat must be
engaged when the lever is released!
Adjusting the lumbar
support.Turn the lever.
Adjusting the backrest
angle.Turn the wheel.
Adjusting the seat
height.Pull the lever up or push down (sev-
eral times if necessary) from its home
position.
A1
A2
A3
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Note
Seat adjustment is stopped when the engine is started.
Adjusting the rear seats
Caution
Tilting the backrest of the second row of seats fully back could damage the
luggage compartment tray. Remove the tray before adjusting the backrest.
Caution
Objects in the luggage compartment could cause damage when moving the
rear seats forwards or backwards.
Fig. 84 Adjusting rear
seats.
Ÿpage
134,
fig. 81FunctionNecessary operations
Adjusting the backrest
angle.
Pull the lever and adjust the backrest
to the required position Ÿ. The
backrest must be engaged when the
lever is released! There is a handle
instead of the lever on the third row of
seats and on the central seat of the
second row. It is used in the same
manner as the lever.
On the second row of
seats of the 6-seat ver-
sion only: Adjusting the
armrest.
Turn the wheel under the armrest.
On the second row of
seats only: Moving the
seat backwards or for-
wards.Pull the lever and move the seat for-
wards or backwards. The seat must be
engaged when the lever is released!
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A2
A3

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Loading luggage compartment
Introduction
Always transport heavy loads in the trunk and place the seat backs in a
vertical position. Always use the fastening rings with suitable rope or straps.
Never overload the vehicle. Both the carrying capacity as well as the distribu-
tion of the load in the vehicle have effects on the driving behaviour and
braking ability Ÿ.
Additional information and warnings:
xAirbag system Ÿpage 33
xLight Ÿpage 113
xTranspor ting Ÿpage 13
xTo wi ng m o d e Ÿpage 260
xWheels and tyres Ÿpage 323
WARNING
When the vehicle is not in use or being watched, always lock the doors and
the tailgate to reduce the risk of serious injury or death.
xDo not leave children unwatched, especially when the tailgate is open.
Children could climb into the luggage compartment, close the tailgate from
inside and be unable to escape themselves. This could lead to serious
injury or death.
xNever allow children to play in or around the vehicle.
xNever transport people in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects can cause serious injury in case
of a sudden manoeuvring or breaking or in case of an accident. This is espe-cially true when objects are struck by a detonating airbag and fired through
the vehicle interior. To reduce the risks, please note the following:
xSecure all objects in the vehicle. Always keep equipment and heavy
objects in the luggage compartment.
xAlways secure objects with suitable rope or straps so that they cannot
enter the areas around the frontal or side airbags in case of sudden braking
or an accident.
xWhile driving, always keep object compartments closed.
xDo not place hard, heavy or sharp objects inside the passenger
compartment, in open storage compartments, the rear shelf or on the
dashboard.
xRemove hard, heavy and sharp objects from clothes and pockets inside
the vehicle and store securely.
WARNING
The transport of heavy object changes vehicle handling and increases
braking distance. Heavy loads that have not been stored or secured
correctly could cause loss of control and result in serious injury.
xThe vehicle handling changes when transporting heavy objects due to
a change in the centre of gravity.
xDistribute the load as uniformly and as low down on the vehicle as
possible.
xStore heavy objects in the luggage compartment as far from the rear
axle as possible.
Caution
xHard objects on the shelf could chafe the wires of the heating element
and antenna of the rear window and cause damage.
xThe side window antenna could be damaged due to chafing from objects.
WARNING (continued)

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a
Roof carrier system
Introduction
The vehicle roof has been designed to optimise aerodynamics. For this
reason, conventional roof carrier systems cannot be secured to the roof rails.
Given that the water drains have been incorporated into the roof for aerody-
namic reasons, only the SEAT approved basic supports and roof carrier
systems can be used.
When should the roof carrier system be removed?
xWhen it is not being used.
xWhen the vehicle is being washed in a car wash.
xWhen the vehicle height exceeds the maximum height (for example, in a
garage).
Additional information and warnings:
xLight Ÿpage 113
xTransporting Ÿpage 13
xEcological driving Ÿpage 252
xWheels and tyres Ÿpage 323
xAccessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications Ÿpage 285
WARNING
The risk of an accident is increased by transporting heavy or bulky loads on
the roof, which affects the car's handling by shifting the centre of gravity
and increasing susceptibility to cross winds.
xAlways secure loads correctly with suitable and undamaged attach-
ment rope or straps.
xLarge, heavy, wide and flat loads negatively affect the vehicle aerody-
namics, centre of gravity and handling.
xAvoid brusque manoeuvres and sudden braking.
xAdjust your speed and driving style to visibility, road, traffic and
weather conditions.
Caution
xAlways remove the roof carrier system from the roof before entering a car
wash.
xThe height of your vehicle is changed by the installation of the roof carrier
and the load secured on it. Compare the vehicle height with the passage
height, for example in underground car parks or entering garage doors.
xThe roof antenna, the range of the panoramic sliding roof and the tailgate
should not be affected by the roof carrier system and the load being trans-
ported.
xTake extra care not to let the tailgate strike the roof load when opening.
For the sake of the environment
The vehicle uses more fuel when the roof carrier system is fitted.
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Securing the base supports and roof carrier system
The mounts are the basis of a complete roof carrier system. Special fixtures
must then be added in order to safely transport luggage, bicycles, skis, surf
boards or boats on the roof. All these system components are available from
an Authorised Service Centre.
It will only be possible to install a basic support or roof carrier system if the
vehicle has a roof rail.
Securing the base supports and roof carrier system
Always secure the base supports and roof carrier system correctly.
The roof carrier system must always be installed exactly according to the
instructions provided.
The position holes are located on the inner side of the rail Ÿfig. 107.
WARNING
If the base supports and the roof carrier system are incorrectly fitted or
used in an unsuitable manner, the entire system could break free causing
accident and injury.
xAlways take the manufacturer assembly instructions into account.
xOnly use base supports and roof carrier systems that are not damaged
and are correctly fitted.
xThe base support should only be fitted to the points indicated in the
diagram Ÿfig. 107.
xSecure the base supports and roof carrier system correctly.
xCheck the screw fittings and attachments before driving and after a
short distance. During each long journey, check the attachments during
every break.
xAlways fit the roof carrier system correctly for wheels, skis and surf-
boards.
xNever change or repair the basic supports or roof carrier system.
Note
Read and take into account the instructions included with the roof carrier
system fitted and keep them in the vehicle.
Loading the roof carrier system
Loads can only be correctly secured when the roof carrier system is correctly
fitted Ÿ.
Maximum authorised roof load
The maximum authorised roof load is 100 kg (about 220 lbs). The roof load
includes the roof carrier system and the load being transported Ÿ.
Fig. 107 Attachment
points for the basic
support and the roof
carrier system.

Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning185
Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a
Air vents
Air vents
Never close the air vents Ÿfig. 131 completely to ensure heating,
cooling and ventilation inside the vehicle.
xTurn the thumbwheel in the required direction to open and close the air
vents.
xChange the air direction using the ventilation grille lever.
There are additional vents in the footwell areas and in the rear of the
passenger compartment.
Caution
Never place food, medicines or other heat-sensitive objects close to the air
vents. Food, medicines and other heat-sensitive objects may be damaged or
made unsuitable for use by the air coming from the air vents.
Air recirculation mode
Important
Air recirculation works in two ways:
Air recirculation mode
 prevents the ambient air from entering the vehicle
interior.
When the outside temperature is very high or very low, selecting manual air
recirculation mode for a short period refreshes or heats the vehicle interior
more quickly.
For safety reasons, air recirculation mode is switched off when the button
is pressed or the air distributor turned to
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Fig. 131 Air vents in the instrument panel.
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Manual air recirculation mode.
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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a Replacing the remote control battery
When the light Ÿpage 188, fig. 132 on the remote control does not
come on when the button is pressed, the remote control battery should soon
be replaced.
The battery is located beneath a cover on the back of the remote control. Turn
the slot to the left using a flat, blunt object (e.g. a coin). When changing the
battery, use another battery of the same model and observe the polarity when
fitting it Ÿ.
Range
The receiver is in the interior of the vehicle. The remote control, when fitted
with new batteries, has a range of several hundred metres. Obstacles
between the remote control and the vehicle, bad weather conditions and
discharged batteries can considerably reduce the range of the remote control.
An optimum range is obtained by keeping the remote control vertical, with
the aerial Ÿpage 188, fig. 132 pointing upwards. When doing so, do not
cover the aerial with your fingers or with the palm of your hand.
There must be a minimum distance of two metres between the remote control
and the vehicle.
Caution
xThe radiofrequency remote control contains electronic components.
Therefore, avoid getting the remote control wet and from being knocked and
protect it from direct sunlight.
xUse of inappropriate batteries may damage the remote control. 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 old batteries so that they do not harm the environment.
For the sake of the environment
The remote control battery may contain perchlorate. Observe the legal
requirements for their disposal.
Programming the auxiliary heater
The heater or ventilation inside the vehicle can be programmed for a certain
period.
Before programming, check that the day is correctly set in the Auxiliary
heater - day of the week menu Ÿ.
Enabling the Auxiliary heater menu on the instrument panel
xFrom the main menu, select the Auxiliary heater submenu and press the
button on the windscreen wiper lever.
xALTERNATIVELY: press the or arrow buttons on the multi-function
steering wheel until the Auxiliary heater menu is displayed.
a)Within its range, the remote control might not receive the signal sent by the vehicle
receiver. In this case, the remote control will send an error message despite the aux-
iliary heater being on or off. Come closer to the vehicle and press the corresponding
button on the remote control once again.
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