2011 Seat Alhambra high beam

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Lights and visibility
Lights and visibility
Lights Introduction The legal requirements regarding the use of vehicle lights in each country
mus
t
be observed.
The driver is personally responsible for the correct use and adjustment of
the lights in all situations.
Additional information and warnings:
● SEAT information system ⇒ page 62
● Ch

anging bulbs ⇒ page 326 WARNING
If the headlights are set too high and the main beam is not used correct-
ly, ther e i

s a risk of dazzling or distracting other road users. This could
result in serious accident.
● Always make sure that the headlamps are correctly adjusted.
● Never use the main beam or flashed headlamps as this could dazzle
other drivers. Warning lamps lights up Possible cause Solution
 Driving light totally or partially
fau
lty

. Replace the corresponding
bu
l

b ⇒ page 326.
If all the bulbs are OK, the vehi-
cle should be taken to a speci-
alised workshop if necessary. Fault in adaptive light. ⇒ page 99.
 Rear fog light switched on.
⇒ page 98.
 Fog lights switched on
  Left or right turn signal.
The warnin
g l

amp flashes
twice as fast when a vehicle or
trailer turn signal is faulty. If necessary, check the vehicle
and trai
l
er lighting.  Headlight on or flasher on. ⇒ page 96.
 Headlight adjustment (Light
Ass
i

st) on. ⇒ page 98.
flashes Possible cause Solution
 Fault in the adaptive light sys-
tem. Contact a specialist workshop
⇒ pag
e 98. Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when
the ignition is
sw

itched. This signals that the lamp is working properly. They
will switch off after a few seconds. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Lights and visibility
Windscreen wiper functions Windscreen wiper performance in different situations:
If the vehicle is at a stand-
sti
l
l: The activated position provisionally changes
to the pr
ev
ious position. During the automatic wipe: The air conditioning comes on for approxi-
mat
ely

30 seconds in air recirculation mode
to prevent the smell of the windscreen wash-
er fluid entering the inside of the vehicle. For the intermittent wipe: The intervals between wipes vary according
to the s
peed of

the vehicle. The higher the
vehicle speed the shorter the intervals. Heated windscreen washer jets
The heatin
g on

ly thaws the frozen jets, it does not thaw the water in the
washer hoses. The heated windscreen washer jets automatically adjust the
heat depending on the ambient temperature, when the ignition is switched
on.
Headlight wash /wipe system
The headlight washers/wipers clean the headlight lenses.
After the ignition is switched on, the first and every fifth time the wind-
screen washer is switched on, the headlights are also washed. Therefore,
the windscreen wiper lever should be pulled towards the steering wheel
when the dipped beam or main beam are on. Any incrusted dirt (such as in-
sects) should be cleaned regularly (e.g. when refuelling).
To ensure the headlight washers work correctly in winter, any snow which
has got into the bumper jet supports should be cleaned away. If necessary,
remove snow with an anti-icing spray. Note
The wiper will try to wipe away any obstacles that are on the windscreen.
The wiper w i

ll stop moving if the obstacle blocks its path. Remove the ob-
stacle and switch the wiper back on again. 
Windscreen wipers service position Fig. 68 Wipers in service
pos
ition.
The w

iper arms can be raised when the wipers are in service position.
⇒ fig. 68 To p l

ace the windscreen wipers in the service position, proceed as
follows:
● The bonnet must be closed ⇒ page 275.
● Sw

itching the ignition on and off.
● Press the windscreen wiper lever downwards briefly ⇒ fig. 66 4 .
Bef or

e driving, always lower the wiper arms. Using the windscreen wiper
lever, the windscreen wiper arms return to their initial position. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Driving
during travel, the traffic sign valid at this moment will move to the first posi-
tion along the a d
ditional sign “if the road is wet”.
The permanent display on the instrument panel screen is shown as you
pass the real traffic signs. The signs for entering and leaving towns activate
the display of the usual speed limits for that country on roads in populated
areas and national highways, even if the speed is not limited by an actual
traffic sign.
The end of a prohibition or limitation is not displayed. If you exceed the
speed limits shown, a warning will not appear. The system does not detect
areas with little traffic. The current legal provisions apply.
Connection and disconnection
● Connect or disconnect the assist system in the Settings
menu within the
Seat information system ⇒ page 62.
● ALTERNATIVELY: Pres
s the button for the driver assist systems on the
main beam lever.
Trailer
Connect or disconnect the additional display of speed limits and overtaking
prohibitions valid for trailers (trailer mode) in the Settings menu inside with-
in the Seat information system ⇒ page 62. 

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Trailer towing
For the sake of road safety, SEAT recommends using the maximum allowed
dra wb
ar load. The handling of the combined vehicle and trailer will be poor
if the drawbar load is too low.
The drawbar load increases the weight on the rear axle, reducing the vehicle
carrying capacity.
Gross combination weight
This figure refers to the combined weight of the loaded vehicle and loaded
trailer.
Loading the trailer
The combined vehicle and trailer must be balanced. Use the maximum
drawbar load authorised and do not overload the front or the rear of the
trailer:
● Distribute loads in the trailer so that heavy objects are as near to the
axle a
s possible or even above it.
● Correctly secure the trailer load.
Tyr

e pressure
Inflate the trailer tyres according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Inflate the towing vehicles tyres to the maximum ⇒ page 293.WARNING
Exceeding the maximum authorised axle load, drawbar load or the gross
comb in

ation weight of the towing vehicle and trailer could cause a seri-
ous accident with severe consequences.
● Never exceed the specifications.
● With the actual load on the front and rear axles, the maximum axle
load shou
ld never be exceeded. The weight on the front and rear should
never exceed the gross vehicle weight. WARNING
If the load moves, the stability and safety of the vehicle and trailer com-
bin ation w

ill be seriously affected and this could result in a serious acci-
dent.
● Always correctly load the trailer.
● Always secure loads correctly with suitable and undamaged attach-
ment rope or s
traps. 
Driving with a trailer Adjusting the headlights
When to
w

ing a trailer, the front of the vehicle may rise and so the dipped
beam headlights may blind other drivers. Use the headlight range control to
lower the cone of light. If you do not have headlight range control, have the
headlights adjusted by a qualified dealership. Vehicles with high-intensity
discharge lamps adapt automatically and do not require adjustment.
Details of driving with a trailer
● If the trailer has an overru
n brake, apply the brakes gently at first and
then, firmly. This will prevent the jerking that can be caused by the trailer
wheels locking.
● As of the combined vehicle and trailer mass, braking distances will be
great
er.
● Select a low gear before driving down a steep hill to use the engine
brakin
g effect to slow down the vehicle. Otherwise, the braking system
could overheat and fail. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

G
G 12 plu s
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
G 12 plus-plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
General overview of the engine compartment 348
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Glove compartment lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
H Handbrake See "Parking brake" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Hazard warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Headlamp range adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Headlight adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Headlights Adaptive headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Dipped beam headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Headlight control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Headlight washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Side light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Turning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Head restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Heated rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Heated seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
High pressure cleaning equipment . . . . . . . . . 244
Hitch ball Electric release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
I
Ignition See "Engine and ignition" . . . . . . . . . . . . .
170
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Key removal lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Unauthorised vehicle key . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Operating fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
In case of a breakdown Securing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
In case of an emergency Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
In case of a breakdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Protecting yourself and securing the vehi-cle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
In case of emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Indication on display Sign Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Indicator Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Vehicle key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Information on consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Initial operations Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 63 Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 58, 63
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Servic
e interval display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Integrated child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Seat belt routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Integrated seat belt Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Interior monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
ISOFIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
J
Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Raising the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
K
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Assigning a key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Changing the battery (vehicle key) . . . . . . . 73
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Spare key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Vehicle key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Key switch Deactivating the front passenger airbag . . 35
Kickdown system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Knee airbag See "Airbag system" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38372
Index

Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Spec
i
al features
Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Folding exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
High pressure cleaning equipment . . . . . . 244
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183, 187, 363
Pushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Removing the vehicle key . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Special notes High-pressure cleaning system . . . . . . . . . 235
Long parking times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340, 341
Tow starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Specifications Combined weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Drawbar load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Trailer weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Specific notes Electric sliding doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Spectacle case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Speed rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Stabilising the vehicle and trailer combina- tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Start-Stop function Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Start-Stop Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Start assist See "Start assist systems" . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Starting assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Des cription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Jump leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Positive pole on the starting assistance points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Starting using an external battery See Starting assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Steering Control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Counter steering assistance system . . . . . 168
Electromechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Steering column lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Tendency to pull to one side . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Steering wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Rocker switches (Tiptronic) . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Glove compartment lighting . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Sudden braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Sun blinds Rear side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Sunshade Anti-trap function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Sun visor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Symbols See "Lamps" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
System Automatic dipped beam control . . . . . . . . . 99 Systems
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Ad
aptive headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . 189
ASR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Auto Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
BAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Braking assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Braking assist system (BAS) . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
EDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Electronic differential lock system (EDS) . 190
Electronic stability programme ESC (ESP) 189
ESC (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Lane Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Lane Assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Launch-Control Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Optical parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Park assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Park Assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Parking sensor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Rear Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Rear assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Sign Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Start-Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Start assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
TCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Traction control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Traction control when accelerating ASR (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Tyre monitoring indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Tyre monitoring systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 377
Index