2010 Seat Alhambra air filter

Cockpit 62
Green symbols
Blue symbols
Colourless symbols
WARNING
If the warning lamps and messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall in
traffic, or may cause accidents and severe injuries.
lights: Driving light totally or partially faulty.Ÿpage 360
flashes: Fault in the adaptive light system.Ÿpage 113
BFault in catalytic converter.
Ÿpage 255Dlights: pre-ignition of diesel engine.
flashes: Fault in engine management.
%0#Fault in engine management.
¬Diesel particulate filter blocked
DFault in the steering system.Ÿpage 192
~Tyre pressure too low.Ÿpage 323
Fault in the tyre pressure gauge.Ÿpage 245
YLevel of windscreen washer fluid too low.Ÿpage 124
Fuel tank almost empty.Ÿpage 293
Eflashes: Engine oil sensor faulty.Ÿpage 309lights: Insufficient engine oil.
TFault in airbag system and seat belt tensioners.Ÿpage 33
/&&

Passenger front airbag is off (PASSENGER
AIRBAG
/&& ).Ÿpage 33
bTop up "AdBlue", or there is a fault in the "AdB-
lue" system.Ÿpage 300
§Fuel tank not closed correctly.Ÿpage 293
SymbolMeaning ŸSee

Left or right turn signal.Ÿpage 113
Hazard warning lights on.Ÿpage 345
KUse the foot brake!
Change
Ÿpage 201
Brake
Ÿpage 210
%Cruise control operating.Ÿpage 239
SymbolMeaning ŸSee
Headlight on or flasher on.
Ÿpage 113
+Headlight adjustment (Light Assist) on.
SymbolMeaning ŸSee
3!&%Electronic immobiliser active.Ÿpage 195
>Service interval displayŸpage 68

Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning179
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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
WARNING (continued)

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Switching the Climatronic temperature measuring unit
Press and hold the and buttons to switch the temperature display
between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Heat
The maximum heat output required to defrost windows quickly is only avail-
able when the engine has reached its normal running temperature.
The air conditioning system does not switch on
If the air conditioning system cannot be switched on, this may be caused by
the following:
xThe engine is not running.
xThe fan is switched off.
xThe climate control fuse has blown.
xThe outside temperature is lower than approximately +3 °C (+38 °F).
xThe climate control system compressor has been temporarily switched off
because the engine coolant temperature is too high.
xAnother fault in the vehicle. Have the climate control system checked by
a qualified workshop.
Things to note
If the humidity and temperature outside the vehicle are high, condensation
can drip off the evaporator in the cooling system and form a pool underneath
the vehicle. This is normal and does not indicate a leak!
Dust and pollen filter
The dust and pollen filter with its activated charcoal cartridge serves as a
barrier against impurities in the ambient air.
For the climate control system to work with maximum efficiency, the dust and
pollen filter must be replaced at the intervals specified in the Maintenance
Programme.If the filter loses efficiency prematurely due to use in areas with very high
levels of air pollution, the filter must be changed more frequently than stated
in the Service Schedule.
Note
The climate control system must left running for a few minutes to reach the
set temperature in the vehicle interior.
Note
After starting it, any residual humidity in the climate control system could
mist over the windscreen.
Note
The air from the vents flows through the passenger compartment and out
through the outlets below the rear window. Do not cover these outlets with
items of clothing or other objects.
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Switching air recirculation mode on and off manually 
Switching on: press the corresponding button until the light under the symbol  comes on.
Switching off: press the button until no indicator remains lit.
Automatic air recirculation mode
o
Fresh air enters the vehicle interior in position o. If the system detects a high
concentration of hazardous substances in the ambient air, air recirculation
mode is switched on automatically. When the level of impurities drops to
within a normal range, recirculation mode is switched off.
The system is unable to detect unpleasant smells.
Air recirculation mode is not automatically switched on in the following cases
of outside temperatures and conditions:
xThe cooling system is switched on (the button is lit up) and the
outside temperature is below +3 °C (+38 °F).
xThe cooling system and the windscreen wipers are switched off and the
outside temperature is below +10 °C (+50 °F).
xThe cooling system is switched on, the outside temperature is below +15
°C (+59 °F) and the windscreen wipers are switched on.
Switching the automatic air recirculation mode on and off
Switching on: press the button until the light under the symbol
o
comes on.
Switching off: press the button until no button remains lit.
Switching the automatic air recirculation mode off temporarily
xPress the button once to temporarily switch to manual air recircula-
tion mode in the event of unpleasant smells from outside. The control light
under the symbol
 comes on.
xAfter more than two seconds, press the button again to restart
automatic air recirculation. The control light under the symbol o comes on.
WARNING
Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and reduce driver concentration
possibly resulting in a serious accident.
xNever use recirculation mode for long periods as it does not refresh the
air inside the vehicle.
xIf 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.
Caution
Do 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
Air recirculation mode switches on to prevent exhaust gas from entering the
vehicle interior when it is in reverse and while the automatic windscreen
wash and wipe is working.
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Driving195
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Stopping and starting the engine
Introduction
Immobiliser display
When an invalid key is used or in the event of a system fault,
3!&% or
Immobiliser on is displayed on the instrument panel. The engine cannot be
started.
Pushing or towing
For technical reasons, the vehicle must not be push- or tow-started. Jump
starting is preferable.
Additional information and warnings:
xVehicle key set Ÿpage 78
xChanging gear Ÿpage 201
xBraking, stopping and parking Ÿpage 210
xSteering Ÿpage 192
xStart assist systems Ÿpage 221
xRefuelling Ÿpage 293
xFuel Ÿpage 297
xEmergency locking and unlocking Ÿpage 348
xJump starting Ÿpage 371
xTow-starting and towing away Ÿpage 375
WARNING
Turning off the engine while driving will make stopping the vehicle diffi-
cult; this could even result in the loss of control causing an accident with
serious consequences.
xThe assisted braking and steering systems, the airbag system, safety
belts and certain safety equipment are only active while the engine is
running.
xThe engine should only be switched off when the vehicle is at a stand-
still.
WARNING
While the engine is running or starting it could help reduce the risk of
serious injury.
xNever start or leave the engine running in poorly ventilated or closed
spaces. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a toxic, colourless and
odourless gas. Carbon monoxide can cause people to lose consciousness.
It can also cause death.
xNever leave the vehicle unattended if the engine is running. The vehicle
could move off suddenly or something unexpected could happen resulting
in damage and serious injury.
xNever use start boosters. Cold start sprays could explode or increase
the engine speed unexpectedly.
WARNING
The components of the exhaust system reach very high temperatures. This
could cause a fire and considerable damage.
xAlways park your vehicle so that no part of the exhaust system can
come in contact with flammable materials (such as wood, leaves, spilled
fuel, dried grass, etc).
xDo not apply additional underseal or anti-corrosion coatings to the
exhaust pipes, catalytic converter, heat shields or the diesel particulate
filter.
WARNING (continued)

Vehicle maintenance and cleaning 276
Before applying the product, use a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt from the
rubber seals.
De-icing the door lock cylinder
To de-ice the lock cylinders, SEAT recommend the use of genuine SEAT spray
with lubricating and anti-corrosive properties.
Caution
The use of products containing degreasing agents to de-ice the locks may
rust the lock cylinder.
Protection of vehicle undercarriage
The vehicle underbody is coated to protect it from chemical and mechanical
damage. The protective coat on the undercarriage may wear through use
while driving. Therefore, SEAT recommends that the protective coating on the
undercarriage and on the running gear should be regularly checked, and
repaired if necessary.
WARNING
Additional underseal or anti-corrosion products could catch fire due to the
high temperatures reached by the exhaust gas system and other engine
components.
xDo not apply additional underseal or anti-corrosion products to the
exhaust pipes, catalytic converters, heat shields or other parts of the
vehicle which reach high temperatures.
Cleaning the engine compartment
The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially hazardous area
Ÿpage 304.
The engine compartment should only be cleaned by qualified personnel. If it
is not correctly cleaned, the anti-corrosion coating and consequently elec-
trical components may be damaged. Moreover, water may filter directly into
the vehicle interior through the water chamber Ÿ.
If the engine compartment is very dirty, always take the vehicle to a qualified
workshop for professional cleaning. SEAT recommends visiting a qualified
workshop.
Water box
The water box is in the engine compartment, between the windscreen and the
engine, and beneath a perforated cover. Air is taken in through the water box
from outside to the vehicle interior via the heating and air conditioning
system.
Leaves and other loose objects should be regularly cleaned away from the
water box either by hand or with a vacuum.
WARNING
When working on the engine or in the engine compartment, there is a risk
of injury, burns, accident or fire.
xBefore starting work, please ensure you are familiar with the required
procedure and the safety precautions Ÿpage 304.
xSEAT recommends you have this work performed by a qualified dealer-
ship.
Caution
If water is manually poured into the water box (for example, using a high pres-
sure cleaning appliance), this could cause significant damage to the vehicle.

Checking and refilling levels 298
If good quality petrol with additives is not available or engine problems arise,
the necessary additives must be added when refuelling.
Not all petrol additives have been shown to be effective. The use of unsuit-
able petrol additives could damage the engine. These additives are available
from qualified workshops, who will inform you of their application.
Caution
xOnly use fuel with an octane rating that is in line with the norm EN 228,
otherwise significant damage could be caused to the engine and fuel system.
Furthermore, it could lead to a loss of performance with the consequent
engine fault.
xThe use of unsuitable petrol additives could damage the engine.
xIf, in exceptional circumstances, petrol with a lower octane rating to that
recommended is used, only use moderate engine speeds and a light throttle.
Avoid using full throttle and overloading the engine. Otherwise you may
damage the engine. Fill up with fuel of a suitable octane rating as soon as
possible.
xDo not refuel if the filler indicates that the fuel contains metal. LRP (lead
replacement petrol) fuels also contain high concentrations of metal addi-
tives. This could damage the engine!
xJust one full tank of leaded fuel would seriously impair the efficiency of
the catalytic converter and could damage it.
Diesel
Diesel fuel
Diesel fuel must correspond to European standard EN 590 (In Germany, EN
590 or DIN 51628).
The use of diesel fuel with a high sulphur percentage requires shorter service
intervals ŸBooklet “Maintenance Programme” Ÿ. Your qualified work-shop will be able to tell you which countries have diesel with a high sulphur
content.
Do not mix fuel additives (thinners, or similar additives) with diesel fuel.
Winter-grade diesel
When using “summer-grade diesel fuel”, difficulties may be experienced at
temperatures below 0 °C (+32 °F) because the fuel thickens due to wax sepa-
ration. For this reason, “winter-grade diesel fuel” is available in Germany, for
example, during the cold months. It can be used at temperatures as low as
-20 °C (-4 °F).
In countries with different climatic conditions, other types of diesel fuel are
available that are suitable to local temperatures. SEAT qualified workshops
and filling stations in the country concerned will inform you on the type of
diesel fuels available.
A cold diesel engine makes more noise during winter temperatures than
summer temperatures. Furthermore, the exhaust fumes may turn slightly
bluish while the engine is heating. The quantity of exhaust gases will depend
on the outside temperature.
Filter pre-heater
Vehicles with a diesel engine are fitted with a fuel filter pre-heater. This
ensures that the fuel system remains operational to approx. -24 °C (-11.2 °F),
provided you use winter-grade diesel which is safe to -15 °C (+5.00 °F).
However, if the fuel has waxed to such an extent that the engine will not start
at temperatures of under -24 °C (-11.2 °F), simply place the vehicle in a warm
garage or workshop for a while to heat up.
Auxiliary heater
Vehicles with a diesel engine may be fitted with an auxiliary heater. The
heater runs off the fuel from the fuel tank. On doing so, smells and steam may
be noticed outside the vehicle for a short period. This is normal and it is not
an indication of a fault in the vehicle.

Index397
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Engine oil sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Pressing the brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Steering column lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Tyre monitoring indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Tyre monitoring systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Control of function
Rain sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Control units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Reprogramming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Controlling function
Electric exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Convenience closing
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Panorama sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Convenience functions
Reprogramming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Convenience opening
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Panorama sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Convenient entry function for the third row of seats
140
Coolant
Control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
See engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313Counter steering assistance system . . . . . . . . 193
Crossing a river
Salt water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171, 172
Curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Curtain airbags
See "Airbag system" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
D
Damaged tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Dangers of not using the seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Data link connector (DLC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Data plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Model identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . 380
Data registry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Data storage during the journey . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Data stored by the control units . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Daytime driving light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
DCC
See "Dynamic chassis control" . . . . . . . . . . 243
De-icing the door lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276De-icing the locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Details
Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Diagnostics connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Auxiliary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Filter pre-heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Winter-grade diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Diesel particle filter
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Recommended gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Things to note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Differential lock
See "Braking assist systems" . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Dipped beam headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 65
Disposal
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Belt tension device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
End-of-life vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Door release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59