2011 Seat Alhambra light

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Lights and visibility WARNING
Never mix an unsuitable antifreeze or other similar products with the
wind s
creen washer water. A greasy layer may be formed on the wind-
screen which will impair visibility.
● Use clean water with a window cleaner recommended by SEAT.
● If necessary, add a suitable antifreeze to the water bottle. CAUTION
● Do not mix cleaning products recommended by SEAT with other prod-
ucts. Thi

s could lead to flocculation and may block the windscreen washer
jets.
● When topping up service fluids, make absolutely certain that you fill the
fluids int
o the correct reservoirs. Failure to observe this point will result in
serious malfunctions and engine damage! 
Rear vision mirror
Intr oduction Additional information and warnings:
●
Personal convenience settings in the SEAT information system
⇒  pag
e 62
● Se

at memory ⇒ page 117
● Ch

anging gear ⇒ page 174
● Br

aking, stopping and parking ⇒ page 183 WARNING
The automatic anti-dazzle rear vision mirror contains an electrolytic fluid
which m a

y leak if the mirror is broken. This fluid can cause irritation to
the skin, eyes and respiratory organs.
● The electrolytic fluid may cause irritation to the skin, eyes and respi-
rator
y organs, particularly in individuals suffering from asthma or other
illnesses. Make sure that adequate quantities of fresh air enter and leave
the vehicle if it is not possible to open all the doors and windows.
● If the electrolytic fluid comes into contact with eyes or skin, wash the
area f
or at least 15 minutes with plenty of water, and seek medical ad-
vice.
● If the electrolytic fluid comes into contact with shoes or clothing,
wash the ar
ea for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water. Wash shoes
and clothing before wearing them again.
● If the electrolytic fluid is swallowed, wash the mouth with plenty of
water f
or at least 15 minutes. Do not try to provoke vomiting unless rec-
ommended by a Doctor. Seek medical advice immediately. CAUTION
If an automatic anti-dazzle rear vision mirror is broken, the electrolytic fluid
ma y

leak out. This fluid attacks plastic surfaces. Therefore, it should be
cleaned as fast as possible with a damp sponge or similar. 

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Lights and visibility
Rear vision mirror Fig. 72 Manual anti-daz-
zl
e f
unction for rear vi-
sion mirror Fig. 73 Automatic anti-
dazz
l

e function for rear
vision mirror
The driver should always adjust the rear vision mirror to permit adequate
vis
ibility through the rear window. Manual anti-dazzle function for rear vision mirror
●
Basic position: point the lever at the bottom of the mirror forwards.
● Pull the lever to the back to select the anti-dazzle function ⇒ fig. 72.
Automatic
anti-dazzle function for interior mirror
Legend for the fig. 73:
warning lamp
Control
Light incidence sensor
This function can be activated and deactivated by pressing the rear vision
mirror switch 2 . When it is activated, the warning lamp lights up
1 .
When the ignition is on, the sen

sor 3 automatically moves the rear vision
mirr or t

o the anti-dazzle position depending upon the incidence of the light
from behind.
The automatic anti-dazzle function is deactivated when reverse gear is en-
gaged or the interior or reading lights are on. Note
If the incidence of the light on the sensor is obstructed or prevented, e.g. by
the su n b

linds, the rear vision mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function will
not operate correctly. 
1 2
3
Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Lights and visibility
Exterior mirrors Fig. 74 In the driver
door: ext
erior mirr
or con-
trols Turn the knob to the required position:
 Electric folding exterior mirrors
⇒  .
 Switch on the exterior mirror heating This only heats up if the
ambient
t

emperature is less than +20°C (+68°F).  Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror by turning the knob for-
war
d

s, backwards, to the left or to the right.  Adjust the right-hand exterior mirror by turning the knob for-
war
d

s, backwards, to the left or to the right.  Zero position. Exterior mirror unfolded, exterior mirror heating
off, a
dju

stment of exterior mirror not possible. Synchronised mirror adjustment
●
In the menu Setting s
- Convenience select whether or not the mirrors
should move in synchronisation ⇒ page 62.
● Turn the knob to position L. ●
Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror. The right exterior mirror will be ad-
jus
ted at the same time (synchronised).
● If necessary the right exterior mirror adjustment may need correcting.
Turn the knob t
o position R.
Automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirror, driver's side
The automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirror is controlled in the same way as
the automatic anti-dazzle rear vision mirror ⇒ page 111.
Store the reverse settings for the passenger exterior mirror
● Select the vehicle key in which the setting is to be stored.
● Use this key to unlock the vehicle.
● Connect the automatic parking brake.
● Switch the ignition on.
● Move the gear lever to neutral.
● In the menu Settings
- Convenience activate the function Mirror adjust-
ment.
● Select reverse gear.
● Adjust the front passenger exterior mirror so that you can see, for exam-
ple, the k
erb area.
● The new position of the mirror will be stored automatically and allocated
to the v
ehicle key that was used to unlock the vehicle. For vehicles with seat
memory, please see ⇒  page 117.
Activating the passenger exterior mirror settings
● Turn the exterior mirror knob to position R.
● With the ignition switched on, select reverse gear.
● The stored position of the passenger exterior mirror for reverse gear is
deleted when driv
ing forwards at 15 km/h, or if the knob is turned from po-
sition R to another position. 

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Lights and visibility WARNING
Fold and unfold the exterior mirror, taking care to avoid injuries.
● Only fold or unfold the exterior mirror when there is no-one in the way
of the mirr or
.
● When moving the mirror, take care not to trap fingers between the
mirror and the mirror br
acket. WARNING
Failure to correctly estimate the distance of the vehicle behind could lead
to serious
accident.
● Rear-view convex or aspheric mirrors increase the field of vision, how-
ever ob
jects appear smaller and further away in the mirrors.
● The use of these mirrors to estimate the distance to the next vehicle
when chan
ging lane is imprecise and could result in serious accident.
● If possible, use the rear vision mirror to estimate distances to vehi-
cle

s behind you or in other circumstances.
● Make sure that the rear visibility is adequate. CAUTION
● Before entering a car wash, always ensure that the exterior mirrors are
c orr

ectly folded in.
● Electrically-folding exterior mirrors should not be folded and unfolded
mechanic
ally as this may damage the electrical operation. For the sake of the environment
The exterior mirror heating should be switched off when it is no longer nee-
ded. Otherw i

se, it is an unnecessary fuel waste. Note
● The exterior mirror heating initially heats up with a high power, after two
minut e

s the heat will depend upon the ambient temperature.
● In the event of faults, the electric exterior mirrors can be adjusted man-
ually b
y pressing the edge of the mirror surface. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Seats and storage compartments
Seat functions Introduction Additional information and warnings
●
Adjust the seat position ⇒ page 10
● Se
at belts ⇒ page 21
● Airb

ag system ⇒ page 31
● Chi

ld seats (accessories) ⇒ page 39
● Int

egrated child seats ⇒ page 46
● Ext

erior mirrors ⇒ page 110
● L

uggage compartment ⇒ page 125 WARNING
Inappropriate use of the seat functions can cause severe injuries.
● Assume the proper sitting position before your trip and remain in it
throughout .

This also applies to the other occupants.
● Only adjust the seat position memory when the vehicle is stationary.
● Only switch the lumbar massage function on and off when the vehicle
is s

tationary.
● Keep hands, fingers, feet and other limbs away from the seat operat-
ing and adju
stment radius. Seat heating* Fig. 79 Detailed view of
the centr
e c

onsole: front
seat heating controls,
here with the second
temperature level set.
The seat cushions can be heated electrically when the ignition is switch on.
The back
rest is also heated in some versions.
Switch off seat heating if there is nobody in the seat. Function Action ⇒ fig. 79
To switch system on: Press button
. Seat
heating is switched on fully. Adjusting the heating
output: Keep pressing button  unti
l
the required intensi-
ty is set. The system switches
off: Keep pressing button  unti
l
all of the lights are
switched off ⇒ fig. 79. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Seats and storage compartments
The front passenger's frontal airbag must be disconnected ⇒ page 31 if ob-
jects are being transported on the folded front passenger's seat.
Folding the backrest of the front passenger's seat
● Remove any objects from the front passenger's seat cushion ⇒  .
● Adjust the front passenger's seat to its lowest position ⇒ page 10.
● P

ush the head restraint down as far as it will go ⇒ page 10.
● Un

lock the backrest of the front passenger's seat in the direction of the
arrow
⇒ fig. 82 1 .
● Fold the backrest of the front passenger's seat forwards in the direction
of the arr o

w 2 until it is horizontal.
● The backrest of the front passenger's seat must engage safely in its fol-
ded pos ition.
Lif

ting the backrest of the front passenger seat
● Check that there are no objects or parts of the body in the hinge area.
● Lift the backrest of the front passenger's seat by first unlocking it again
⇒ fig. 83.
● Lift the backrest of the front passenger seat until it is upright. The back-
res

t must be engaged.
● The upright backrest of the front passenger's seat must safely engage. WARNING
Folding and lifting the backrest of the front passenger's seat uncontrolla-
bly or w

ithout paying attention may lead to severe injuries.
● Only fold and lift the backrest of the front passenger's seat when the
vehicl
e is stationary.
● While the backrest of the front passenger's seat is folded, the frontal
airbag mus
t remain disconnected and the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF  light
on. WARNING (Continued)
● Keep your hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the hinges
and the se at

locking mechanism when folding and unfolding.
● Mats or other objects can be caught in the hinges of the backrest of
the front p
assenger's seat. This could prevent the backrest from locking
safely when positioned upright.
● The upright backrest of the front passenger's seat must engage. If the
back
rest of the front passenger's seat is not locked, it may suddenly
move and cause severe injuries. WARNING
Seat anchors and hinges exposed when the backrest of the front pas-
seng er's

seat is folded may lead to severe injuries in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden braking.
● Never carry people or children on the front passenger's seat when the
back
rest is folded.
● When the backrest of the front passenger's seat is folded, only the
outer seat
behind the driver on the second row of seats may be occupied.
This also applies to children sitting in a child seat. 

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Seats and storage compartments WARNING
Travelling with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted in-
cr e
ases the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of accidents and
sudden braking or manoeuvres.
● Always fit and adjust the head restraint properly whenever a person
is oc
cupying a seat.
● Refit any removed head restraints immediately so that passengers
are properly
protected. CAUTION
On removing and fitting the head restraint, make sure the head restraint
does not

hit the interior roof of the vehicle or the backrest of the front seat.
This could damage the interior roof and other parts of the vehicle. 
Centre armrest Fig. 88 Front centre arm-
re
s

t. To lift the central armrest, lift it upwards in the direction of the arrow
⇒ fig. 88
, setting by setting.
To lower the centre armrest, pull it downwards. Then lower the centre arm-
rest. WARNING
The centre armrest may limit the freedom of movement of the driver's
arm and cau se a seriou

s accident.
● Keep the centre armrest compartments closed while the vehicle is in
motion.
● The centre armrest is not designed for children to sit on! Sitting in
this inc
orrect position can cause severe injuries. 
Loading luggage compartment Introduction Always transport heavy loads in the trunk and place the seat backs in a ver-
tical
po

sition. Always use the fastening rings with suitable rope or straps.
Never overload the vehicle. Both the carrying capacity as well as the distri-
bution of the load in the vehicle have effects on the driving behaviour and
braking ability ⇒  .
Addition a

l information and warnings:
● Airbag system ⇒ page 31
● Light

⇒ page 95
● Tr

ansporting ⇒ page 13
● T

owing mode ⇒ page 233
● Wheel

s and tyres ⇒ page 293 Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Seats and storage compartments WARNING (Continued)
● Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly slide and
c h
ange the way the vehicle handles.
● Secure all objects, little and large.
● Never secure a load that is too heavy for the fastening rings.
● Never secure a child seat to the fastening rings. Note
● The maximum load of the fastening rings is approximately 3.5 Kn (3.57
K p).
● Y

ou can find suitable transport straps and load securing systems at a
speci
alist workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Service. 
Rails and attachment system* Fig. 96 In the luggage
comp
ar

tment: System in-
cluding rails, adjustable
attachment elements 1 and adjustable tighten-
ing s
tr

aps 2 .
The rails and attachment system consists of four rails, movable attachment
elements, s tr

aps to be secured to the rails and a net with supports to cover baggage ⇒ page 135.

The rail and attachment system is designed to se-
cure light objects. If the seats in the third row are to be occupied by passen-
gers then attachment elements should never be placed in the section of the
rails close to the seats ⇒  .
Ins t

alling the attachment elements
● Fit the attachment element with the ruts facing upwards ⇒ fig. 96 1 to
the upper p ar

t of the guide and press downwards.
● Move the attachment element to the desired position.
● Always ensure that the attachment inserts into the guide system ⇒  .
Remo v

ing the attachment elements
● Remove the attachment element from the guide and pull downwards.
Securing a lo
ad
● Pull the strap through the attachment element and secure the load
⇒  .
WARNING
In case of an accident or sudden braking, the attachment elements in the
par t

s of the rails close to the seats of the third row could injure seat oc-
cupants.
● Whenever the seats on the third row are to be occupied, remove the
attachment
elements from the rails or move them all the way back. WARNING
Movable attachment elements that are not secured correctly can be re-
le a

sed from the guide in case of sudden braking or accident. As a result,
objects may be fired through the passenger compartment causing seri-
ous injury or death.
● Always ensure that the movable attachment elements are correctly in-
serted int
o the guides. 