2011 Seat Alhambra technical data

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Driving WARNING
Brake fluid is poisonous.
● To reduce the risk of poisoning, do not keep brake fluid in drinks bot-
tle s/c
ontainers or similar. Other people could drink from these recipients
even if the contents are clearly marked.
● Always keep brake fluid in the original container; keep it correctly
seal
ed and out of reach of children. CAUTION
Brake fluid could damage the paintwork. Wipe off any brake fluid from the
paintw ork

immediately. For the sake of the environment
Brake fluid is an environmental pollutant. Collect any spilt service fluids and
allo w a pr

ofessional to dispose of them. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Driving
If any of the conditions necessary for the Auto Hold function change while
the v ehic
le stopped, the system is turned off as is the indicator on the but-
ton ⇒ fig. 138. The electronic parking brake engages where necessary to
park the vehicle safely ⇒  .
Condition s

for keeping the vehicle at a standstill with Auto Hold:
● The driver's door must be closed.
● The driver's seat belt must be buckled.
● The engine must be running.
● The ASR (TCS) system must be switched on ⇒ page 183.
Sw

itching Auto Hold on and off manually
Press the AUTO HOLD button ⇒  . The control lamp on the button switches
off when the Aut o Ho

ld function is switched off.
Permanent Auto Hold connection
The Auto Hold function must be switched on every time the engine is star-
ted. However, to switch the Auto Hold function on permanently, the mark
must be switched on in the Settings menu, “Autohold” submenu
⇒ page 62.
Auto Hold works automatically under the following conditions: All points must be fulfilled simultaneously ⇒  :
manual gearbox Automatic gearbox
1. If the vehicle is
stop
ped using the brake pedal on a flat or slope.2. The engine must be running smoothly.
3. On a slope, the 1st gear is engag-
ed uphil
l

or the reverse gear is en-
gaged for a downhill. The clutch
must be held down. A gear for driving is selected from
R, D or S.
Upon accelerating and pressing in
the clut
c

h simultaneously, the
brake releases gradually. Upon accelerating, the brake re-
le
a
ses gradually. Auto Hold turns off automatically under the following conditions:
manual gearbox Automatic gearbox
1. If one of the conditions mentioned in table on page 195 changes.
2. If the engine is not running regularly or if there is a malfunction.
3. When changing to idle speed. If the selector lever is placed in
neutral
(N

). 4. If the engine is turned off or stalls. If the engine is switched off.
5. If the driver accelerates while
pre
s

sing the clutch in. If the vehicle is accelerated.
6. When one of the wheels has mini-
mal
c

ontact with the ground (for
example, on uneven ground). WARNING
The Auto Hold technology is limited by the laws of physics. The improved
comf or

t provided by Auto Hold should never prompt you to take risks.
● Never leave the vehicle running and with the Auto Hold function
switc
hed on.
● Auto Hold cannot always stop the vehicle uphill and downhill (for ex-
ample, if
the ground is slippery or frozen). CAUTION
Before entering an automatic car wash, alwa
ys switch the Auto Hold func-
tion off, as it could be damaged when the electronic parking brake automat-
ically engages. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Driving
● If the driver unbuckles his/her seat belt.
● If the driv
er's door is opened.
● If the bonnet is opened.
● In vehicles with a manual gearbox: If a gear has been selected.
Switc
hing Start-Stop mode on and off manually
● Press the  button on the centre console ⇒ 
fig. 139.
● The b

utton will light up when the Start-Stop function is switched off.
The engine wi
ll start immediately if the vehicle is in Stop mode when it is
switched off manually. WARNING
The brake servo and the power steering do not work when the engine is
swit c

hed off.
● Never allow the vehicle to move when the engine is switched off. CAUTION
Using the Start-Stop function for a long period at very high outdoor temper-
atur e

s could damage the vehicle's battery. Note
In some cases, you may have to restart the vehicle using the key. Observe
the corr e

sponding message on the instrument panel display. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Driving
Parking sensor system* Fig. 140 Detailed view of
the centr
e c
onsole: but-
ton for switching the
parking sensor system
on and off. Fig. 141 Parking sensor
sys
t

em sensors on the
front bumper.
The parking sensor system assists the driver when parking. If the vehicle is
appro
aching an obstacle, an intermittent sound signal is emitted. The short-
er the distance, the shorter the intervals between tones. If the vehicle is too
close to the obstacle, the sound signal becomes constant. Switching the parking sensor system on and off
●
Press the  button ⇒ 
fig. 140 when the ignition i
s switched on.
● Automatic on: select r
everse gear.
● Automatic off: drive fa
ster than 15 km/h.
The button lights up when the function is switched on.
Things to note regarding the parking sensor system
● The parking sensor system sometimes registers water on the sensors as
an obs
tacle.
● If the distance does not change, the warning signal will sound less loud-
ly aft
er a few seconds. If the continuous signal sounds, the volume will re-
main constant.
● When the vehicle moves away from the obstacle, the beeping sound au-
tomatic
ally switches off. On approaching the obstacle again, the beeping
sound will automatically switch back on.
● If the electronic parking brake is engaged or the gear lever is set to P, no
sound wi
ll be emitted.
● Your Authorised Service Centre can adjust the volume of the warning
signal
s. Note
If the parking sensor system is faulty, a constant acoustic signal will be
emitted the fir s

t time it is switched on and the button will flash. Switch the
parking sensor system off using the button and take the vehicle to a spe-
cialist workshop to have the system checked as soon as possible. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Driving Distance from the vehicle to the
ob
s
tacle Acoustic sig-
nal Displayed in colour on
the sc r
een: colour of the
segment if an obstacle is recognised in front: approx. 31 – 120 cm
behind: ap
pr

ox. 31 – 160 cm beeping
sound Yellow
approx. 0 – 30 cm
in fr
ont or be-
hind a) permanent
sound Red
a)
The permanent sound starts at a somewhat greater distance on vehicles with a factory-fit-
ted t o

wing bracket.
With towing bracket
A specific image is displayed on the screen of vehicles with a factory-fitted
towing bracket and an electrically connected trailer. In this case, the distan-
ces behind the vehicle are not indicated.
Switching the parking sensor system sound on and off
If the  button on the radio or navigation system screen may mute the
sound of OP

S warnings. To switch the warnings back on, press the button
again briefly.
When the OPS is switched off and back on again, muting is cancelled. Error
messages cannot be switched off. WARNING
Do not be distracted from the traffic when looking at the screen. 
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Driving
● To ensure that the system works properly, the bumper sensors must be
k ept
clean, free of ice and snow and uncovered.
● The bumper sensors may become damaged or misaligned, for example,
when parkin
g.
● When cleaning the sensors with high-pressure or steam cleaning equip-
ment, spra
y the sensors briefly at a distance of no less than 10 cm. Note
Contact a specialist workshop with any system faults. SEAT recommends
vi s

iting a Technical Service. 
Parking using the park assist system Fig. 144 Detailed view of
the centr
e c

onsole: but-
ton to switch the park as-
sist system on manually. Fig. 145 Gap detected: Engage the reverse gear to park (parallel or nose/tail to the
kerb).
Pr ep

aring to park
● The traction control system ASR (TCS) must be turned on ⇒ page 183.
● P

arallel parking: pres
s the button  at speeds up to 50 km/h
once.
When the f
unction is enabled, the button ⇒ fig. 144 will light up.
● Perpendicular parking: pres
s the button  at speeds up to 50 km/h
twic e
. When the function is enabled, the button ⇒ fig. 144 will light up.
● If necessary, press the  button once more to change parking mode.
● Apply the turn signal indicator for the side on which a gap is to be detec-
ted f or p

arking. The instrument panel displays the side corresponding to the
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● A suitable parking space length is at least 1.1 m greater than the length
of the
vehicle.
● If the results of the park assist system are not as good after changing
the wheels, the sys
tem must memorise the perimeter of the new wheels.
This process is performed automatically while the vehicle is in motion. To
help this process, turn slowly (at less than 20 km/h), e.g. in an empty car
park. 
Leaving a parking space using the Park Assist system Driving off
●
Switch on the engine.
● Press button  . When the function is enabled, the button
⇒ fig. 144
wi l

l light up.
● Apply the turn signal indicator for the side on which you want to leave
the parkin
g space.
● Select reverse gear.
● Follow the instructions given by the park assist system.
● When the next indication appears, release the steering wheel ⇒  in
Park in

g using the park assist system on page 204: The system will move the
steering wheel! Observe the surrounding area.
● Observe the surrounding area and accelerate carefully at a maximum of
up to 7 km/h.
● The park

assist system is only r
esponsible for moving the steering wheel
during the manoeuvre. The driver applies the accelerator, the clutch, the
gears and the brake.
● When it is possible to leave the parking space, the Park Assist system
wil

l stop. Take control of the steering and when traffic conditions permit,
leave the parking space. Automatic stoppage of the manoeuvre
The park a

ssist system stops the manoeuvre in the event of one of the fol-
lowing:
● Driving faster than 7 km/h.
● The driver moves the steering wheel.
● A sliding door is opened. To restart the manoeuvre, close the sliding
door and pres
s the button  again.
● There is a system malfunction (system temporarily unavailable).
● The ASR (TCS) system is switched off or the ASR (TCS) or ESC (ESP) is
work in

g. WARNING
The steering wheel turns quickly automatically when leaving a parking
sp ac

e using the park assist system. Placing your hand between the steer-
ing wheel spokes could lead to injuries. 
Park Assist brake operation The Park Assist system helps the driver by braking automatically. Automatic
brak
in

g does not relieve the driver of responsibility for controlling the accel-
erator, brake and clutch ⇒  .
Brak in

g to avoid damage at excess speed
It is possible that the system operates the brakes to reduce excess speed.
The parking manoeuvre can then continue. The brakes will intervene during
each parking process.
Braking to minimise damage
When approaching an obstacle, the vehicle may brake automatically. In cer-
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Driving
Rear Assist system*
Introduction The camera fitted to the tailgate helps drivers during parking or reversing
manoeu
vr
es. The camera image and certain orientation points generated by
the system are indicated on the factory-fitted radio or navigation system
screen.
Two types of location point (modes) can be selected:
● Mode 1: reverse parking perpendicular to the road (e.g. in a car park).
● Mode 2: r

everse parking parallel to the curb.
The mode can be c
hanged by pressing the button on the radio or navigation
system screen. Only the mode to which the points can be changed will be
displayed.
Additional information and warnings:
● Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications ⇒ page 257WARNING
Use of the camera to calculate the distance from obstacles (people, vehi-
cl e

s, etc.) is inaccurate and may cause accidents and severe injuries.
● The camera lens expands and distorts the field of vision and displays
the obj
ects on the screen in a different, vague manner.
● Some objects may not be displayed or may not be very clear (e.g. very
thin post
s or fences), due to the resolution of the monitor or if the light is
dim.
● The camera has blind spots in which obstacles and people are not
regi
stered.
● Keep the camera lens clean and clear of snow and ice. Do not cover it. WARNING
The intelligent technology in the rear assist system cannot change the
limits impo

sed by the laws of physics and by the system itself. Careless
or uncontrolled use of the rear assist system may result in severe injuries
and accidents. The system is not a replacement for driver awareness.
● Adjust your speed and driving style to visibility, road, traffic and
weather c
onditions.
● Always keep a close eye on the area around the vehicle and always
look to
wards where you are parking. The display shows the path of the
rear end of the vehicle using the current steering angle. The front of the
vehicle turns more in comparison with the rear.
● Do not be distracted from the traffic when looking at the screen.
● Always observe the area around the vehicle, as the cameras do not al-
way
s detect children, animals or objects.
● The system might not show all areas clearly.
● Only use the rear assist system when the tailgate is completely
closed. CAUTION
● The camera only displays 2D images on the screen. Due to the lack of
depth, it might

be difficult or impossible to recognise protruding objects or
cracks in the road.
● The cameras may not always be able to detect objects such as thin rails,
fence
s, posts and trees, etc. This could result in damage to your car. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data