2011 Seat Alhambra ECO mode

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Seat belts
Seat belts
Brief introduction Introduction Check the condition of all the seat belts at regular intervals. If you notice
that
the belt
webbing, fittings, retractor mechanism or buckle of any of the
belts is damaged, the belt must be replaced immediately by a specialist
workshop ⇒  . The specialist workshop must use the appropriate spare
par ts

corresponding to the vehicle, the equipment and the model year. SEAT
recommends visiting a Technical Service.
Additional information and warnings:
● Adjust the seat position ⇒ page 10
● Airb

ag system ⇒ page 31
● Chi

ld seats (accessories) ⇒ page 39
● Int

egrated child seats ⇒ page 46
● A

ccessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications ⇒ page 257WARNING
Unbuckled or badly buckled seat belts increase the risk of severe or even
fat a

l injuries. The seat belt cannot offer its full protection if it is not fas-
tened and used correctly.
● Seats belts are the most effective ways of reducing the risk of sus-
taining sev
ere or fatal injuries In the event of an accident. Seat belts
must be correctly fastened when the vehicle is in motion to protect the
driver and all vehicle occupants. WARNING (Continued)
● Before each trip, every occupant in the vehicle occupants must sit
pr operly

, correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to his or her seat and
keep it fastened throughout the trip. This also applies to other occupants
when driving in town.
● When travelling, children must be secured in the vehicle with a child
res

traint system suitable for their weight and height and with the seat
belts correctly fastened ⇒ page 39.
● Instruct your passengers to fasten their seat belts properly before
driving off
.
● Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the appropriate seat and en-
sure it
is engaged. Using the latch plate in the buckle of another seat will
not protect you properly and may cause severe injuries.
● Do not allow liquids or foreign bodies to enter the buckle fastenings.
This c
ould damage the buckles and seat belts.
● Never unbuckle your seat belt when the vehicle is moving.
● Never allow more than one passenger to share the same seat belt.
● Never hold children or babies on your lap sharing the same seat belt.
● Loose, bulky clothing (such as a jacket) impairs the proper fit and
function of
the seat belt. WARNING
It is extremely dangerous to drive using damaged seat belts and could re-
su lt

in serious injury or loss of life.
● Avoid damaging the seat belt by jamming it in the door or the seat
mechani
sm. 

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Airbag system
Side airbags Fig. 20 On the side of
the front
se
at: location of
the side airbag. Fig. 21 Range of action
of the fr
ont

and rear side
airbags. With 5 and 7
seats.
The side airbags are located in the outer cushion of the driver and front pas-
senger se
at backrests ⇒ fig. 20. Depending on the equipment of the model,
the outer seats of the second row of seats may also be fitted with side air- bags, located between the seat backrests and the access area. Their posi-
tion is indic

ated by the word “AIRBAG”. The red area (dotted line) ⇒ fig. 21
shows the field of action of the side airbags.
In a side collision, the side airbags are triggered on the affected side of the
vehicle, thus reducing the risk of injury to passengers on that side. WARNING
The airbag is deployed at high speed in fractions of a second.
● Always keep the deployment areas of the side airbags free.
● Occupants of the front and outer rear seats must never carry any oth-
er peopl e, pet

s or objects in the deployment space between them and
the airbags.
● The built-in coat hooks should be used only for lightweight clothing.
Do not le
ave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
● Do not mount accessories on the doors.
● Only used protective covers for the seats that are approved for the ve-
hicle. Other
wise, the side airbag would be obstructed when deployed. WARNING
Incorrect handling of the driver's and front passenger's seat could pre-
vent the s

ide airbag from deploying properly and cause severe injuries.
● Never remove the front seats of the vehicle or modify any of their
components.
● Gr

eat forces must not be exerted on the backrest bolsters because
the side airbag
s might not deploy correctly, might not deploy at all or
might deploy unexpectedly.
● Any damage to the original seat upholstery or around the seams of
the side airbag u
nits must be repaired immediately by a Technical Serv-
ice. 

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Child safety
Suitable child seats
The chi l
d seat must be authorised by the manufacturer especially for use on
a front passenger seat with a frontal or side airbag.
If the front passenger seat is equipped with retaining rings, the child seat
can be secured using the approved retaining system provided it is approved
for this type of vehicle in accordance with current regulations in the country
in question.
Universal seats for children in groups 0, 0+, 1, 2 or 3 according to the ECE-
R 44 regulation. WARNING
If a child seat is mounted on the front passenger seat, the risk of the
chi l

d sustaining severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident increa-
ses. Rear-facing child seats must never be mounted on the front passen-
ger seat when the front passenger airbag is enabled. This is life-threaten-
ing to the child should the frontal airbag deploy, as the child seat would
be struck by the inflated airbag and thrown against the backrest. WARNING
If, in exceptional circumstances, a child must be transported in a rear-fac-
ing c hi

ld seat on the front passenger seat, strictly observe the following:
● Always disable the front passenger airbag and leave it disabled.
● The child seat must be approved by the manufacturer for use on a
front p
assenger seat with frontal and side airbag.
● Follow the installation instructions of the child seat manufacturer and
obser
ve the warnings.
● Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and adjust it to
its highe
st position to keep as far away as possible from the frontal air-
bag. WARNING (Continued)
● Move the backrest to the upright position.
● The se
at

belt height adjustment must be as high as possible.
● Children must always be protected with an approved child restraint
syst
em suited to their height and weight. 
Use of the child seat on the rear seat If a child seat is mounted on the rear seat, adapt the position of the front
pa
s

senger seat so that the child has enough space. Therefore, adapt the
front passenger seat to the size of the child seat and the height of the child.
Ensure the passenger is in the correct position  ⇒ page 10.
Move the second and third row of seats fully back and lock them. Place the
seat backs in a vertical position and fold the armrests down.
ISOFIX child seats approved for rear seats
The rear seats are suitable for child seats with the ISOFIX system specially
designed for this type of vehicle in accordance with regulation ECE-R 44.
ISOFIX child seats are divided into “specific categories for the vehicle”,
“limited” or “semi-universal”.
Child seat manufacturers supply a list of vehicles with each ISOFIX seat,
which includes the models for which the ISOFIX child seat in question is ap-
proved. If the vehicle is included in the manufacturer's list and the ISOFIX
child seat belongs to a seat category included in the list, then it can be
used in your vehicle. If necessary, contact the child seat manufacturer for an
updated list of vehicles. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Cockpit Type of mes-
sag
e Symbol
co lour Meanings
Priority 1
warnin
g. Red Symbol flashing or lit; partly combined with
audibl
e w
arnings.
 Stop the vehicle! It is dangerous ⇒  !
Check the f

unction which is faulty and repair.
If necessary, request assistance from special-
ised personnel. Priority 2
warnin
g. Yellow Symbol flashing or lit; partly combined with
audibl
e w

arnings.
A faulty function, or fluids which are below
the correct levels may cause damage to the
vehicle! ⇒  Check the faulty function as soon as possible.
If nec
e

ssary, request assistance from special-
ised personnel. Informative
te
xt

. – Information relating to different vehicle pro-
ce
s
ses. Mileage
The odometer
r

egisters the total distance travelled by the car.
The trip recorder (trip) shows the distance travelled since the last trip re- corder reset. The last digit of the trip recorder indicates distances of 100
metres or tenths of a mile.
Outside temperature display
When the outside temperature is below +4°C (+39°F), the symbol “ice crys-
tal” (warning of risk of freezing) is also displayed next to the temperature.
At first this symbol flashes and then it remains lit until the outside tempera-
ture rises above +6°C (+43°F) ⇒  .
When the v ehic

le is at a standstill, with the auxiliary heating on
(⇒ page 163), or when travelling at very low speeds, the temperature dis-
played may be higher than the true outside temperature, as a result of the
heat produced by the engine. The temperatures measured range from -40°C to +50°C (-40°F to +122°F).
Compa

ss
With the ignition on and the navigation system on, the cardinal point corre-
sponding to the vehicle's direction of travel is displayed on the instrument
panel ⇒ page 60.
Selector lever positions
The range of engaged gears of the selector lever is shown on the side of the
lever, and on the instrument panel display. In positions D and S, and with
the Tiptronic, the corresponding gear is also displayed.
Recommended gear (manual gearbox)
The recommended gear to save fuel is displayed on the instrument panel
while you are driving ⇒ page 174.
Second speed display (mph or km/h)
In addition to the speedometer, the speed can also be displayed in a differ-
ent unit of measurement (in miles or in km per hour). To change the units, in
the Settings menu, select the option Second speed ⇒ page 62.
Vehicles without menu display on the instrument panel
● Switch on the engine.
● Press button  three times. The odometer display flashes on the instru-
ment p anel

display.
● Press button 0.0 / SET once. “mph” or “km/h” is displayed briefly in-
st e

ad of the odometer.
● This activates the second speed display. To switch it off, repeat the pro-
cedure.
Thi

s option cannot be disconnected in models destined for countries in
which the second speed must always be visible.
Start/Stop operating display
Updated information relating to the status is displayed on the instrument
panel ⇒ page 194. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Cockpit
Main menu Menu Function See
MFI Information and possible configurations of
the multif
u
nction display (MFI). ⇒ page 66
Audio
If the radio is on, the station is displayed.
In CD mode, the curr
ent

CD is played. ⇒ Booklet Ra-
dio or ⇒ 
Book-
let navigation system Navigation Navigation system information:
when the nav
ig

ation to destination is on,
change of direction arrows and a proximity
bar are displayed. These symbols are similar
to those used in the navigation system.
If navigation to destination is not on, the di-
rection of travel (compass) and the name of
the street on which you are driving are dis-
played. ⇒ Book-
l et
Navigation system Parking
heatin
g Information and configurations of the park-
ing he
atin

g:
switching the parking heating on or off. Se-
lect the operating mode and duration. ⇒ page 163
Vehicle con-
dition Current warning or information texts.
This
option on

ly appears when one of the
following texts is available. The number of
available messages is displayed. Example
1/1 or 2/2. ⇒ page 57
Settings Different setting options, for example, the
Con
v

enience, Lighting & Visibility menus,
and the time, speed warning with winter
tyres, language, units of measurement, or
“Display off”. ⇒ page 67
MFI display menu The multifunction display (MFI) has two automatic memories:
1 - Parti
al
memory and 2 - Total memory . The selected memory will be shown in the
upper right-hand corner of the display. With the ignition switched on, and memory 1 or 2 displayed, briefly press
OK to change from one memory to another.
1 Trip memo-
ry
(f

or a
single jour-
ney). The memory stores the values for the journey and the con-
sumption fr
om the moment

the ignition is switched on un-
til it is switched off again.
If the journey is broken for more than two hours, the mem-
ory is automatically erased. If the journey is continued in
less than two hours after the ignition is switched off, the
new data is added to the data already stored in the memo-
ry. 2 Total mem-
ory
(f

or all
journeys). The memory records the values for a specific number of
par
ti

al trips, up to a total of 19 hours and 59 minutes or 99
hours and 59 minutes, or 1999.9 km (or miles) for 9999
km (or miles), depending on the model of instrument pan-
el. On reaching either of these limits, the memory is auto-
matically erased and starts to count from 0 again. Possible displays
Menu Function
Journey duration This indicates the hours (h) and minutes (min) since
the ignition wa
s

switched on. Current fuel con-
sumption The current fuel consumption while driving is dis-
pl
a

yed in l/100 km (or miles per gallon, mpg); when
the engine is running but the vehicle is not moving,
in l/h (or gallons per hour). 

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Cockpit Menu Function
Average fuel con-
sumption When the ignition is switched on, the average con-
sumption (in l/100 km or in mp
g) i
s displayed after
the vehicle has moved approximately 100 metres
(328 feet). Otherwise horizontal lines are displayed.
The value shown is updated approximately every 5
seconds. Distance to empty
(the dis
t

ance you
can travel with the
remaining fuel) Approximate distance in km (or miles) that can still
be trav
el
led with the fuel remaining in the tank, as-
suming the same style of driving is maintained. This
is calculated using the current fuel consumption. Distance covered Distance travelled, after ignition is switched on, in
km (or mil
e

s). Average speed After the ignition is switched on, the average speed
wi
l

l be shown after a distance of approximately 100
metres (328 feet) has been travelled. Otherwise hori-
zontal lines are displayed. The value shown is upda-
ted approximately every 5 seconds. Digital display of
speed Current speed displayed digitally.
Oil temperature digi-
ta
l

display Updated engine oil temperature digital display
Speed warning to ---
km/h If the stored speed is exceeded (between
30 - 250 km/h, or 18 - 155 mph), an audibl
e w

arning
is given together with a visual warning. Changing between display modes
●
In vehicles without multifunction steering wheel: pres
s the lever.
● Vehicles with a multifunction steering wheel: pres
s  or
 .
Storin g a s
peed for the speed warning
● Select the display Speed warnin
g at --- km/h.
● Press OK to store the current speed and switch off the warning. ●
In addition, set the required speed by pressing the rocker switch on the
w ind

screen wiper lever or buttons  or
 on the multifunction steering
wheel f or 5 sec
onds. Next, press OK again or wait a few seconds. The
speed i s
stored and the warning activated.
● To switch off , pres
s OK . The stored speed is deleted.
Manua l
ly erasing memory 1 or 2
● Select the memory to be erased.
● Press and hold OK for approximately two seconds.
Per son

alising the displays
It is possible to select which of the displays in the multifunction display you
wish to see on the instrument panel in the settings menu. The units of
measurement can also be modified ⇒ page 67. 
Configuration Menu Configuration
Menu Function
Multifunction
dis
p

lay data Configuration of the multifunction display data which you
wi
sh t
o see on the instrument panel display ⇒ page 66. Compass Changing the magnetic region and calibration of the com-
pa
s

s. To calibrate the compass, please follow the instruc-
tions given on the instrument panel display. Convenience Changing vehicle convenience functions
⇒ page 68. Lights & visi-
bi
lity Configuration of vehicle lighting
⇒ page 69. Time Changing the hours and minutes of the clock and the navi-
gation sy
s

tem. The time can be set here and the choice
can be made between the 24 hour and 12 hour display.
The S in the upper part of the display indicates that the
clock is set to summer time. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Cockpit Configuration
Menu Function
Winter tyres Changing the visual and audible speed warnings. This
fu
nction shou
ld only be used when the vehicle is fitted
with winter tyres, which are not designed for travel at high
speeds. Settings: Lan-
guage Changing the language of the display texts and the navi-
gation sy
s

tem. Units Changing the units of measurement for the temperature,
con
s

umption and distance. Second speed Switching second speed display on and off
Autohold Selecting whether the Auto-Hold function should remain
on permanently
. Configuration
Menu Function
Tourist light Headlamp adjustment for countries in which vehicles are
driven on the other s
ide of

the road. When the mark is acti-
vated, the headlamps of a left-hand drive vehicle are ad-
justed for driving on the left. This function must only be
used for a short period. Service Check the service notifications or reset the service inter-
val
s

to zero Manufacturer's
setting
s Some functions of the
Configuration
menu will be reset to
the factory value. Back The main menu is displayed again. 
Submenu Con v
enienceConvenience menu Function
Open door
⇒  pag

e 74 Manual When the vehicle is unlocked with the key, the following doors (depending upon the configuration)
are u
n

locked:
 all doors : All of the doors will be unlocked.
 one door: see above Method 1.
 Side of vehicle : The driver side doors will unlock.

 Individually: Only the driver's door is unlocked. automatic mode Automatic locking function
(Auto Loc
k) All doors are automatically locked at speeds above approxi-
mately 15 km/h. To unlock when the vehicle is stopped, push the central locking button or remove
the key from the ignition lock. Automatic unlock
: When the key
is removed from the ignition lock, all doors and the tailgate are
unlocked. Electronic childproof locks Switching the childproof locks on or off
⇒ page 81. Confirm anti-theft alarm Switching on or off the audible confirmation that the anti-theft alarm is activated
⇒ page 74. 

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Unlocking and locking
SEAT recommend having the batteries changed in a Technical Service.
The batt er
y is located to the rear of the vehicle key, under a cover ⇒ fig. 43.
When changing the battery, use another battery of the same model and ob-
serve the polarity when fitting it ⇒  .
To c h

ange the battery
● Unfold the key shaft ⇒ page 71.
● R

emove the cover from the back of the vehicle key ⇒ fig. 43 in the direc-
tion of
the arrow ⇒  .
● Extract the battery from the compartment using a suitable thin object
⇒ fig. 44.
● Place the new battery in the compartment, pressing in the direction of
the arro w a

s shown ⇒ fig. 44 ⇒  .
● Fit the battery compartment cover, pressing in the direction of the arrow
as sho

wn ⇒ fig. 43 until it clicks into place. CAUTION
● If the battery is not changed correctly, the vehicle key may be damaged.
● Use of

unsuitable batteries may damage the vehicle key. For this reason,
alway
s replace the dead battery with another of the same voltage, size and
specifications. For the sake of the environment
● Please dispose of your used batteries correctly and with respect for the
en v

ironment.
● The vehicle key battery may contain perchlorate. Observe the legal re-
quirements f
or their disposal. To synchronise the vehicle key If the button
 is pressed frequently outside of the vehicle range, it is pos-
sib l

e that the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked using the key. In
this case, the vehicle key must be synchronised once more as follows:
● Unfold the key shaft ⇒ page 72.
● R

emove the cover from the driver's door handle ⇒ page 314.
● Pr

ess the button  on the vehicle key. For this, it must remain with the
vehic l

e.
● Open the vehicle within one minute using the key shift.
● Turn on the ignition using the vehicle key. The key has been synchron-
ised.
● Rep

lace the driver's door handle cover. 
Central locking and locking system
Introduction Central locking functions correctly when all the doors and the tailgate are
corr
ectly

shut. If the driver's door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked with
the key.
The battery of a vehicle left unlocked during a long period (for instance, in a
private garage) may run down and fail to start the motor.
Additional information and warnings:
● Personal convenience settings in the SEAT information system
⇒ page 62
● V

ehicle key set ⇒ page 71
● Slidin

g doors ⇒ page 81 