2010 Seat Alhambra instrument panel

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Ta i l g a t e
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
xCentral locking Ÿpage 83
xTransporting Ÿpage 13
xEmergency locking and unlocking Ÿpage 348
WARNING
Careless and unsuitable locking, opening and closing of the tailgate can
cause accidents and serious injury.
xOpen and close the tailgate only when nobody is in the way.
xDo not close the tailgate by pushing it down with your hand on the rear
window. The rear window could break and cause injury.
xEnsure the tailgate is locked after closing, otherwise, it may open unex-
pectedly while driving. A closed tailgate should be flush with the corre-
sponding parts of the bodywork.
xAlways keep the tailgate closed while driving to avoid toxic gases
entering the passenger compartment.
xDo not open the tailgate when there is a load carrier installed. Likewise,
the tailgate cannot be opened when a load is attached to it, for example
bicycles. An open tailgate could close itself if there is an additional weight
on it. If necessary, press down on the tailgate and remove the load.
xClose and lock both the tailgate and all the other doors when you are
not using the vehicle. Ensure that nobody remains inside the vehicle.
xNever allow children to play inside or around the vehicle without super-
vision, especially if the tailgate is open. Children could enter the luggage
compartment, close the tailgate and become trapped. 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 leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle. If the
vehicle key or the central locking button is used, they may be locked in the
vehicle.
Caution
Before opening the tailgate, ensure that there is sufficient free space to open
and close it, for example if you are towing a trailer or in a garage.
Warning indicator
Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched. This signals that the lamp is working properly. They
will switch off after a few seconds.
A warning appears on the instrument panel
˜ if the tailgate is open or not
properly closed.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, a symbol may be displayed on the
instrument panel screen instead of the warning lamp. The indication is also
visible when the ignition is switched off. The indication disappears around 15
seconds after the vehicle has been locked.
lights upPossible causeSolution
˜The tailgate is open or not
correctly shut.› Stop driving immediately!
Open the tailgate and close it
again.
WARNING (continued)

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Turn signal and main beam lever
Move the lever to the required position:
Right turn signal. Right-hand parking light (ignition switched off)
Ÿpage 117.
Left turn signal. Left-hand parking light (ignition switched off)
Ÿpage 117.
Main beam switched on Ÿ. The indicator lamp
 will light up on the
instrument panel.
Flashing the headlamps. The flashed beam comes on if the lever is
pressed. The indicator lamp
 will light up.
Push the lever all the way down to turn off the corresponding function.
Convenience indicators
For the convenience turn signals, move the lever as far as possible upwards
or downwards and release the lever. The turn signal will flash three times.
The control turn signals are switched on and off from the menu Lights&
Visibility on the instrument panel display Ÿpage 70. This function can be disconnected at a specialised workshop for those vehicles which do not have
the menu Lights & Visibility.
WARNING
Incorrect use of the headlamps may cause accidents and serious injury, as
the main beam may distract or dazzle other drivers.
Note
The turn signal only works when the ignition is switched on. The hazard
warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off Ÿpage 345.
Note
If a turn signal on the vehicle or trailer is faulty, the warning lamp flashes
twice as fast as usual.
Note
The main beam headlights can only be switched on if the dipped beam head-
lights are already on.
Fig. 66 Turn signal and
main beam lever.
A1
A2
A3
A4

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xSwitching on the fog lights : Turn the switch to position  or pull out  to the first stop.
xSwitching on the rear fog light
: turn the light switch to position  o
pull out  to the maximum.
xTo switch off the fog lights, press the light switch or turn it to position /.
Audible warnings to advise the driver that the lights have not been switched
off
If the key is not in the ignition and the driver's door is open, an audible
warning signal is heard in the following cases: This is a reminder to turn off
the lights.
xWhen the parking light is on Ÿpage 115.
xWhen the light switch is in position .
WARNING
The side lights or daytime driving lights are not bright enough to illuminate
the road ahead and to ensure that other road users are able to see you.
xAlways use your dipped beam head lights if it is raining or if visibility is
poor.
Lights and visibility: functions
Parking light
When the parking light is switched on,(right or left turn signal), the front side
light and the rear light on the corresponding side of the vehicle stay lit. The
parking lights will only work with the ignition off.
Daytime driving light
The daytime driving light consists of individual lights in the front headlamps.When the daytime driving light is switched on, only the individual lights come
on Ÿ.
The daytime lights are switched on each time the ignition is turned on if the
light switch is in position
!, 5,4 or /.
When the light switch is in position
!, 5, 4 or /, a photo sensor goes out and
the instrument and switch lighting comes on automatically.
Automatic dipped beam control
!54/
The automatic dipped beam control is merely intended as an aid and is not
able to recognise all driving situations.
When the light switch is in position
!, 5, 4 or /, the vehicle lights and the
instrument panel and switch lighting switch on and off automatically in the
following situations Ÿ:
Activating the daytime lightsDeactivating the daytime lights
Press and hold the turn signal and
main beam lever upwards and back-
wards (right turn signal and light
flasher).Press and hold the turn signal and
main beam lever downwards and
backwards (left turn signal and light
flasher).
Switch the ignition on and off for approximately 3 seconds.
Automatic switching on:Automatic switching off or switch to
daytime lighting:
The photo sensor detects darkness,
for example, when driving through a
tunnel.When adequate lighting is detected.
When driving at more than 140 km/h
for a few seconds.When driving at less than 65 km/h
for a few minutes.
The rain sensor detects rain and acti-
vates the windscreen wipers.When the windscreen wiper has
been inactive for a few minutes.

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Note
The headlights, rear lights and turn signals may mist up temporarily on the
inside in cool or damp weather. This is normal and in no way effects the useful
life of the vehicle lighting system.
Adhesive strips for headlights or adjusting headlights
In those countries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road to the
home country, the asymmetric dipped beam may dazzle drivers of oncoming
vehicles. Therefore, when driving abroad, adhesive strips should be attached
to the headlights or the headlights should be adjusted accordingly.
The direction of the headlights can be adjusted from the instrument panel, in
the menu Settings submenu Travel mode Ÿpage 70.
For those vehicles in which it is not possible to adjust the headlights from the
menu, adhesive strips are used to cover certain parts of the headlamp cover
or the headlights may be adjusted at a specialised workshop. For further
information, please refer to a specialised workshop. SEAT recommends
visiting a qualified workshop.
Note
The use of Travel mode and adhesive strips on the headlights is only author-
ised for a short period of time. To modify the direction of the headlamps more
permanently, please take the vehicle to a specialised workshop. SEAT recom-
mends visiting a qualified workshop.
Function “Coming home” and “Leaving home” (guidance
lights)
The “Coming home” function should be switched on manually. However the
“Leaving home” function is automatically controlled by a photo sensor.
Lighting around the exterior mirrors
The lighting around the exterior mirrors illuminates the door area on entering
and leaving the vehicles. It comes on when the vehicle is unlocked, when the
vehicle door is opened and when the “Coming home” or “Leaving home”
“Coming Home”Necessary operations
To switch sys-
tem on:
– Switch off the ignition.
– Briefly flash the headlights for approximately one sec-
ond Ÿpage 115.
The “Coming home” lighting comes on when the driver's
door is opened. The delay in switching off the headlights
is counted from when the last door or tailgate is closed.
The system
switches off:
– Automatically at the end of the delay period.
– Automatically, if 30 seconds after coming on, a vehicle
door or tailgate remains open.
– If the light switch is turned to position
/.
– If the ignition is switched on.
“Leaving home”Necessary operations
To switch sys-
tem on:– Unlock the vehicle when the light switch is in position
!54/ and the photo sensor detects darkness.
The system
switches off:
– Automatically, at the end of the delay period.
– When the vehicle is locked.
– When the light switch is turned to position
/.
– When the ignition is switched on.

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Storage compartments
Introduction
Storage compartments must only be used to store light or small objects.
The front central armrest compartment houses the factory-fitted AUX-IN or
multimedia (MEDIA-IN) connection sockets.
The factory-fitted CD changer is located in the left-hand storage compartment
of the luggage compartment.
Additional information and warnings:
xChild seats (accessories) Ÿpage 42
xLuggage compartment Ÿpage 146
xCare and cleaning of the vehicle interior Ÿpage 278
xŸBooklet “Radio” or ŸBooklet “navigation system”
WARNING
In the event of sudden braking movements or turns, loose objects may be
thrown around the vehicle interior. This could cause serious injuries to
passengers and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
xDo not transport animals or place hard, heavy or sharp objects inside
the vehicle in: open storage compartments, instrument panel, storage tray,
items of clothing or bags.
xWhile driving, always keep object compartments closed.
WARNING
Objects falling into the driver's footwell could prevent use of the pedals.
This could lead the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk
of a serious accident.
xMake sure the pedals can be used at all times, with no objects rolling
underneath them.
xThe floor mat should always be secured to the floor.
xNever place other mats or rugs on top of the original mat supplied by
the factory.
xMake sure that no objects can fall into the driver's footwell while the
vehicle is in motion.
Caution
xObjects on the shelf could chafe against the wires of the heating element
in the rear window and cause damage.
xDo not keep heat-sensitive objects, food or medicines inside the vehicle.
Heat and cold could damage them or render them useless.
xLight-transparent objects placed inside the vehicle, such as lenses,
magnifying glasses or transparent suction caps on the windows, could
concentrate the sun's rays and cause damage to the vehicle.
Note
The ventilating slits between the heated rear window and the shelf must not
be covered so that used air can escape from the vehicle.
WARNING (continued)

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Compartment on the instrument panel
The storage compartment on the instrument panel may have a cover.
To open, press the button on the cover Ÿfig. 110 (arrow).
To close, press the cover down until it clicks into place.
Compartment on the centre console
There is an open compartment on the centre console Ÿfig. 111 in which
there may be a 12 volt socket Ÿpage 175.
Fig. 110 Storage
compartment on the
instrument panel.Fig. 111 Compartment in
the front centre console.

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Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning
Climate Control
Introduction
Viewing Climatronic information
The factory-fitted radio or navigation system screen briefly displays informa-
tion relating to Climatronic.
The units of temperature measurement is displayed on the factory-installed
radio or navigation system and, depending on the vehicle equipment, can be
set using the Configuration menu on the instrument panel.
Additional information and warnings:
xSEAT information system Ÿpage 70
xWindscreen wash system Ÿpage 124
xAuxiliary heating Ÿpage 187
xCaring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior Ÿpage 269
WARNING
Reduced visibility through the windows increases the risk of serious acci-
dents.
xEnsure that all windows are free of ice and snow and that they are not
fogged up preventing a clear view of everything outside.
xThe maximum heat output required to defrost windows quickly is only
available when the engine has reached its normal running temperature.
Only drive when you have good visibility.
xAlways ensure that you use the climate control and heated rear window
to maintain good visibility.
xNever leave the air recirculation on for a long period of time. If the
cooling mode is switched off and air recirculation mode switched on, the
windows can mist over very quickly, considerably limiting visibility.
xSwitch air recirculation mode off when it is not required.
WARNING
Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and reduce driver concentration
possibly resulting in a serious accident.
xNever leave the fresh air fan turned off or use the air recirculation for
long periods of time; the air inside the passenger compartment will not be
refreshed.
Caution
xSwitch the climate control system off if you think it may be broken. This
will avoid additional damage. Have the climate control system checked by a
qualified workshop.
xRepairs to the climate control system require specialist knowledge and
special tools. SEAT recommends visiting a qualified workshop.
xDo not smoke when air recirculation is switched on in vehicles with a
climate control system. The smoke taken in could lie on the cooling system
vaporiser and on the activated charcoal cartridge of the dust and pollen filter,
leading to a permanently unpleasant smell.
Note
When the cooling system is turned off, air coming from the outside will not be
dried. To avoid fogging up the windows, SEAT recommends leaving the cooler
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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.
oAutomatic air recirculation mode.
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