2010 Seat Alhambra service

Safe driving 8
xCheck that the lights and turn signals operate correctly.
xCheck the tyre pressures (Ÿpage 323) and level of fuel (Ÿpage 293).
xEnsure there is good visibility through all the windows.
xMake sure that all objects and bags in the storage compartments, in the
luggage compartment and, where applicable, on the roof, are securely
fastened Ÿpage 13.
xEnsure there is nothing obstructing the free passage of the foot pedals.
xUse child retention systems appropriate for the child's body weight and
height Ÿpage 42.
xCorrectly adjust front seat, head rests and rear-view mirrors to suit your
height Ÿpage 10.
xWear close-fitting shoes which do not prevent you from using the pedals
correctly.
xThe driver's floor mat should be fixed to the floor, leaving the pedal area
unobstructed.
xBefore starting out, ensure you are correctly seated and remain in this
position throughout the journey. This applies to all passengers in the vehicle
Ÿpage 10.
xCorrectly fasten your seat belt before starting to drive and keep it securely
fastened throughout the journey. This applies to all passengers in the vehicle
Ÿpage 22.
xNever carry more passengers than the number of available seats and seat
belts in your vehicle.
xNever drive with impaired faculties (for example, due to medication,
alcohol or drugs).
xDo not allow yourself to be distracted from the traffic, for example, to reset
or switch on a menu, by other passengers or to answer a phone call.
xAlways try to adapt the speed of the vehicle and your style of driving to the
condition of the ground or the road and to weather and traffic conditions.
xObserve the highway code and speed limits.
xOn long journeys, rest at regular intervals (at least every two hours).
xIf carrying animals, make sure they are correctly restrained in accordance
with their weight and size.
WARNING
Always observe traffic regulations and speed limits and try to anticipate
traffic movements. Correctly anticipating traffic situations may mean the
difference between arriving safe and sound at your destination or having a
serious accident.
Note
Regular servicing of your vehicle not only helps to keep it in good working
order but also helps to ensure road safety. Therefore, please ensure the
vehicle is taken for service as indicated in the Maintenance Programme. If the
vehicle is subjected to hard use, it may require certain maintenance work
before the next service date. Hard use may involve frequent driving in traffic
jams, driving in dusty areas or frequent use of the tow-bar. For further infor-
mation, please refer to a SEAT dealer or specialised workshop.
Driving abroad
Check list
In some countries, certain safety regulations and requirements are in force
relating to exhaust gas emissions, which differ from the technical character-
istics of the vehicle. Before travelling abroad, SEAT recommends you consult
a SEAT dealer about the legal requirements and the following points:
xDoes the vehicle need technical modifications for driving abroad, for
example, adjustment of the headlamps?
xDoes the vehicle have all the tools, diagnostics equipment and spare
parts required for inspections and repairs?
xAre there any SEAT dealers in the destination country?

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xFor petrol vehicles: Is unleaded petrol available at the right octane rating?
xFor diesel engines: Is diesel fuel available with a low sulphur content?
xAre a suitable engine oil (Ÿpage 309) and other engine fluids complying
with SEAT specifications available in the destination country?
xWill the navigation system fitted at the factory operate correctly in the
destination country with the available navigation data?
xAre special tyres required in the destination country?
Caution
SEAT does not accept liability for any damage to the vehicle due to the use of
a lower quality fuel, an inadequate service or the non-availability of genuine
spare parts.
Driving along flooded roadways
To prevent damage to the vehicle when driving through water, for example,
along a flooded road, please observe the following:
xCheck the depth of the water before entering the flooded zone. The water
should never come above the lower edge of the bodywork Ÿ.
xDo not drive faster than a pedestrian.
xDo not stop in the water, use reverse gear or switch off the engine.
xOncoming traffic will cause waves which raise the level of the water,
making it difficult to cross the water.
WARNING
When driving through water, mud, melted snow, etc., please remember
that due to damp or frozen brake discs and shoes in winter, the braking
effect may be delayed, therefore the required braking distance is greater.
xDry the brakes and remove ice by braking carefully. Ensure that you are
not endangering other road-users or breaking traffic regulations in the
process.
xAfter driving through water, avoid sudden sharp manoeuvres.
Caution
xDriving through flooded areas may severely damage vehicle components
such as the engine, transmission, running gear or electrical system.
xNever drive through salt water as salt causes corrosion. Always rinse any
parts of the vehicle which have been in contact with salt water.
WARNING (continued)

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The warning lamp h does not switch off until the driver and front passenger
fasten their seat belts while the ignition is switched on.
Seat belt status display for rear seats
The seat belt status display on the instrument panel informs the driver, when
the ignition is switched on, whether any passengers in the rear seats have
fastened their seat belts. The symbol
h indicates that the passenger in this
seat has fastened “his or her” seat belt Ÿpage 17, fig. 4.
The seat belt status is displayed for around 30 seconds when a seat belt in
the rear seats is fastened or unfastened. You can switch off this display by
pressing the button.
The seat belt status flashes for a maximum of 30 seconds when a seat belt in
the rear seats is unfastened while the vehicle is in motion. A signal will also
be heard if the vehicle is travelling at over 25 km/h.
The rear seat display can be enabled or disabled by a Technical Service.
WARNING
Unbuckled or badly buckled seat belts increase the risk of severe or even
fatal injuries. The optimal protection from seat belts can be achieved only
if you use them properly.
Why wear seat belts?
Frontal collisions and the laws of physics
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Fig. 5 Vehicle about to hit
a wall: the occupants are
not wearing seat belts.
Fig. 6 The vehicle hits
the wall: the occupants
are not wearing seat
belts.

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WARNING
Never adjust the belt height while the vehicle is in motion.
Seat belt tensioners
Automatic belt retainer, belt tension device, belt tension
limiter
Seat belts are part of the vehicle safety concept Ÿpage 33 and consist of the
following important functions:
Automatic belt retainer
Every seat belt is equipped with an automatic belt retainer on the shoulder
belt. If the belt is pulled slowly or during normal driving, the system allows for
total freedom of movement on the shoulder belt. However, during sudden
braking, during travel in mountains or bends and during acceleration, the
automatic belt retainer on the seat belt is locked is pulled quickly.
Belt tension devices
The seat belts on the front seats and the outer seats of the second row are
equipped with belt tension devices.
Sensors will trigger the belt tension devices during severe head-on, lateral
and rear collisions and retract and tighten the seat belts. If the seat belt is
loose, it is retracted to reduce the forwards movement of occupants or move-
ment in the direction of the collision. The belt tension device works in combi-
nation with the airbag system. The belt tension device will not be triggered in
the event of the vehicle overturning if the side airbags are not deployed.
If the belt tension device is triggered, a fine dust is produced. This is normal
and it is not an indication of fire in the vehicle.Belt tension limiter
The belt tension limiter reduces the force of the seat belt on the body in the
event of an accident.
Note
The relevant safety requirements must be observed when the vehicle or
components of the system are scrapped. A qualified workshop is familiar with
these requirements Ÿpage 27.
Service and disposal of belt tension devices
If you work on the belt tension devices or remove and install other parts of the
vehicle when performing other repair work, the seat belt may be damaged.
The consequence may be that, in the event of an accident, the belt tension
devices function incorrectly or not at all.
So that the effectiveness of the belt tension device is not reduced and that
removed parts do not cause any injuries or environmental pollution, regula-
tions must be observed. These requirements are known to qualified dealer-
ships.
WARNING
Improper handling and homemade repairs of seat belts, automatic belt
retainers and tension devices increase the risk of sustaining severe or fatal
injuries. The belt tension device may fail to trigger or may trigger in the
wrong circumstances.
xNever attempt to repair, adjust or remove or install parts of the belt
tension devices or seat belts. Any work must be performed by a qualified
workshop only Ÿpage 285.
xBelt tension devices and automatic belt retainers cannot be repaired
and must be replaced.

Child safety 44
General information on transporting children in the vehicle
Legal regulations and provisions will always take priority over the descrip-
tions of this instruction manual. There are different regulations and provi-
sions for the use of child seats and their mountings (Ÿtable on page 45). In
some countries, for example, the use of child seats on certain seats in the
vehicle may be forbidden.
The physical principles and the forces acting on the vehicle in the event of a
collision or other type of accidents also apply to children Ÿpage 22.
However, unlike adults and youngsters, children do not have fully developed
muscle and bone structures. In the event of an accident, children are subject
to a greater risk than adults of sustaining severe injuries.
Given that children's bodies are not yet fully developed, child restraint
systems must be used that are especially adapted to their height, weight and
constitution. There are laws in force in many countries that determine the use
of approved seat systems for transporting babies and children.
Only used authorised, approved child seats that are suitable for the vehicle.
Always consult with a SEAT qualified workshop or a specialist workshop
should you have any doubts.
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To transport children in the vehicle Ÿ:
xObserve the legal requirements specific to each country.
xFor safety reasons, SEAT recommends that children under 12 years of age
are transported on the rear seats.
xOnly if you have no alternative should a child travel on the front passenger
seat Ÿpage 46. The safest place in the vehicle is on the rear seat behind the
front passenger seat.
xChild must always use a child restraint system when travelling in the
vehicle. The child restraint system must be suitable for the height, weight and
constitution of the child.
xOnly one child may occupy a child seat.
xFollow the user instructions from the child seat manufacturer and always
keep them in the vehicle.
xIf the child seat is secured using the seat belt, guide the seat belt through
or around the child seat according to the instructions of the child seat manu-
facturer.
xMake sure the belt webbing is correctly positioned and that the child is
sitting properly.
xThe child seat should be installed on the rear seat behind the front
passenger seat so that the child can exit the car on the kerb side.
xDo not leave toys or other loose objects on the child seat or on the seat
while the vehicle is in motion.
Specific child seat regulations for each country (selection)
RegulationFurther information
ECE-R 44a)
a)ECE-R: Economic Commission for Europe Regulation.
Technical Service or qualified work-
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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
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Passenger front airbag is off (PASSENGER
AIRBAG
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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

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a The beginning of the red zone of the rev counter indicates the maximum
speed in any gear after running-in and with the engine hot. However, it is
advisable to change up a gear or move the selector lever to D (or lift your
foot off the accelerator) before the needle reaches the red zone Ÿ.
Engine coolant temperature display
v Ÿpage 313.
Displays on the screen Ÿpage 65.
Fuel reserve display Ÿpage 293.
Speedometer.
Reset knob for trip recorder (trip).
Press button to reset to zero.
Caution
To prevent damage to the engine, the rev counter needle should only remain
in the red zone for a short period of time.
For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear in time reduces fuel consumption and noise.
Displays on screen
A variety of information can be viewed on the instrument panel display
Ÿpage 64, fig. 36 , depending on the vehicle equipment:
xWarning and information texts
xMileage
xTime
xAmbient temperature
xCompass
xSelector lever positions Ÿpage 201
xRecommended gear (manual gearbox) Ÿpage 201
xMultifunction display (MFI) and menus for different setting options
Ÿpage 70
xService interval display. Ÿpage 68
xSecond speed display (menu Configuration) Ÿpage 70
xStart/Stop operation indicator Ÿpage 67
Warning and information texts
The system runs a check on certain components and functions when the igni-
tion is switched on and while the vehicle is moving. Faults in the operation
are displayed on the screen using red and yellow symbols and messages on
the instrument panel display (Ÿpage 61) and, in some cases, with audible
warnings. The display may vary according to the type of instrument panel
fitted.
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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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