2011 Seat Alhambra low beam

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Lights and visibility when the ignition is turned
off
when the ignition is on
 Fog lights, dipped beam and
side lights
off
. Lights off or daytime driving light
on.
 The guidance lights may be
swit
c

hed on. Automatic dipped beam control
or da
ytime driv
ing light on.  Side light on. Side light on.
 Dipped beam off; if necessa-
ry
, the s

ide light comes on for
a time. Dipped beam switched on.
Fog lights
The warnin
g l

amps  or  on the light switch also indicate that the fog
lights are switched on.
● Switching on the fog lights : Turn the sw
itch to position  or pull out
 to the first stop.
● Switching on the rear fog light : turn the light sw
itch to position  o
pull out  to the maximum.
● To switch off the fog lights, press the light switch or turn it to position .
Audible w
arnings to advise the driver that the lights have not been
switched off
If the key is not in the ignition and the driver's door is open, an audible
warning signal is heard in the following cases: This is a reminder to turn off
the lights.
● When the parking light is on ⇒ page 96.
● When the light

switch is in position . WARNING
The side lights or daytime driving lights are not bright enough to illumi-
nat e the r

oad ahead and to ensure that other road users are able to see
you.
● Always use your dipped beam head lights if it is raining or if visibility
is poor
. 
Lights and visibility: functions Parking light
When the park
in

g light is switched on,(right or left turn signal), the front
side light and the rear light on the corresponding side of the vehicle stay lit.
The parking lights will only work with the ignition off.
Daytime driving light
The daytime driving light consists of individual lights in the front head-
lamps.
When the daytime driving light is switched on, only the individual lights
come on ⇒  .
The da ytime lights

are switched on each time the ignition is turned on if the
light switch is in position .
When the light switch is in position , a photo sensor automatically turns
the instrument and switch lighting on and off. Activating the daytime lights Deactivating the daytime lights
Press and hold the turn signal and
main be
am l

ever upwards and back-
wards (right turn signal and light
flasher). Press and hold the turn signal and
main be
am l
ever downwards and
backwards (left turn signal and light
flasher). Switch the ignition on and off for approximately 3 seconds.
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Lights and visibility
Automatic dipped beam control 
The autom atic
dipped beam control is merely intended as an aid and is not
able to recognise all driving situations.
When the light switch is in position , the vehicle lights and the instru-
ment panel and switch lighting switch on and off automatically in the fol-
lowing situations ⇒  :
Automatic switching on: Automatic switching off or switch to
da
ytime lightin

g: The photo sensor detects
darknes
s,
for example, when driving through a
tunnel. When adequate lighting is detected.
When driving at more than 140 km/
h for a f
ew sec

onds. When driving at less than 65 km/h
for a f
ew minut
es. The rain sensor detects rain and ac-
tivat
e

s the windscreen wipers. When the windscreen wiper has
been inactiv
e f
or a few minutes. Adaptive headlights (AFS)
The ad
aptiv

e headlights only operate when the dipped beam is on and at
speeds of over 10 km/h. When taking a bend, the adaptive headlights auto-
matically light up the road better.
The adaptive headlights can be switched on and off from the infotainment
system.
Static turning lights
When turning slowly to change direction or going round a tight bend, the
static cornering lights automatically come on. The static cornering lights on-
ly work at speeds of less than 40 km/h.
The static cornering lights may be incorporated into the fog lights or the
front headlights, depending upon the equipment. WARNING
If the road is not well lit and other road users cannot see the vehicle well
enough or at a l

l, accidents may occur.
● The automatic dipped beam control ( ) only sw
itches on the dip-
ped beam when there are no changes in brightness, and not, for example
when it is foggy.
● Never drive with daytime lights if the road is not well lit due to weath-
er or lighting condition
s. Daytime lights do not provide enough light to
illuminate the road properly or be seen by other road users. 
Headlight adjustment Headlight adjustment (Light Assist)
The hea
dlight

adjustment automatically connects and disconnects the main
beam headlights depending on the environmental and traffic conditions
and on the speed, within the limitations of the system ⇒  . This is moni-
tor ed b

y a sensor located on the inside of the windscreen, above the interior
rear vision mirror.
Automatic headlight adjustment (Dynamic Light Assist)
The automatic headlight adjustment (Dynamic Light Assist) can reduce or
avoid dazzle for other road users within the limitations of the system ⇒  .
The sys t

em detects other road users and their distance with respect to the
vehicle and covers a certain area of the headlamps. If dazzling other road
users cannot be avoided, the lights are set automatically to dipped beam.
They are regulated with a camera positioned in the support of the interior
rear vision mirror. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Lights and visibility
The automatic headlight adjustment automatically switches on the main
beam dependin g on the
vehicles travelling in front and in the opposite di-
rection, and of other environmental and traffic conditions from an approxi-
mate speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) and turns them off again at speeds below
approximately 30 km/h (18 mph).
When the dynamic adaptive light system is deactivated ⇒ page 99 or the
headlight adjustment is activated, only the main beam is turned on and off
automatically. This happens depending on the vehicles travelling in front
and in the opposite direction, and on the road lighting.
Switching on and off How it works
Switching
on: – With the ignition on, turn the lights control to the position

and p

ut the turn signal and main beam lever in the
main beam position ⇒ page 96. When the headlight adjust-
ment (automatic also) is activated, the warning lamp lights
up in the instrument panel display .Switching
off: – Switch the ignition off.
– ALTERNA
TIVEL

Y: Turn the light switch to a position other
than  ⇒  page 97.
– ALTERNATIVELY: place the turn signal and main beam lev-
er in the headlight flasher or main beam position
⇒ page 96. The following conditions can cause the headlight adjustment to fail to turn
off the m
ain be

am or fail to do so in time:
● On roads with insufficient lighting with very reflective signs
● If road users are insufficiently lit up, e.g. pedestrians or cyclists
● On closed curves, when the traffic in the opposite direction is partially
hidden, on pronou
nced slopes
● On roads with traffic in the opposite direction and with a central reserva-
tion barrier when the driver c
an see through gaps or over it e.g. lorry drivers
● If the camera is damaged or if the power supply has been cut off
● In the event of fog, snow or heavy rain ●
In the event of
dust or sand storms
● If the windscreen is damaged by the impact from a stone in the camera's
field of
vision
● If the camera's field of vision is misted up, dirty or covered by a sticker,
snow or ic
e. WARNING
The greater comfort that the headlight adjustment provides (automatic
al so) mu

st not cause you to take risks. The system is not a replacement
for driver awareness.
● Always monitor the lights yourself and adjust them depending on the
light, vi
sibility and traffic conditions.
● The headlight adjustment (automatic also) may not correctly detect
all

situations and in certain situations may only provide limited function.
● If the windscreen is damaged or modifications are made to the vehi-
cle lightin
g, this may harm the functioning of the headlight adjustment
(automatic also), for example, if additional headlight are fitted. Note
Main beam and flashed headlights can be turned on and off manually at
any time w

ith the turn signal and main beam lever ⇒ page 96.
Adhesive strips for headlights or adjusting headlights In those countries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road to the
home cou
ntr

y, the asymmetric dipped beam may dazzle drivers of oncom-
ing vehicles. Therefore, when driving abroad, adhesive strips should be at-
tached to the headlights or the headlights should be adjusted accordingly.
The direction of the headlights can be adjusted from the instrument panel,
in the Tourist light submenu of the Settings menu
⇒ page 67.
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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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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

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Checking and refilling levels
Closing the tank cap
● Screw on the tank cap clockwise until it you hear it click into position.
● Press the tank flap until you hear it click into place. The tank flap must
be flush w ith the body
contour. WARNING
Do not continue refilling once the fuel nozzle has switched itself off. The
fuel t

ank may be filled too much. As a result, fuel may spurt out and spill.
This could lead to a fire, explosion and severe injuries. CAUTION
● Always remove any fuel spilled on the vehicle paintwork immediately to
av oid d

amage to the wheel housing, the tyre and vehicle paintwork. For the sake of the environment
Spilt fuel can contaminate the environment. 
Refilling precautions Information on bulb replacement
⇒ pag
e 326.
Checklist
Never work on the engine or in the engine compartment if you are not famil-
iar with the operations to be carried out, the applicable safety standards
and especially if you do not have the instruments, liquids and tools neces-
sary ⇒ page 275, Working in the engine compartment! Have the work car-
ried out by a Technical Service if you are uncertain. Check the following reg-
ularly, preferably when you refuel:
● Windscreen washer fluid level ⇒ pag
e 105
● Engine oil level ⇒ pag
e 279 ●
Engine coolant level ⇒ p
age 283
● Brake fluid level ⇒ pag
e 183
● Tyre pressure ⇒  pag
e 293
● Vehicle lighting required to guarantee road safety:
Indicator
s
Side lights, dipped headlights and full beam headlights
Rear lights
Brake lights
Rear fog light ⇒ page 97 WARNING
Not following the checklist prepared for your own safety could lead to ac-
cident s

and severe injuries.
● Always follow the check list and perform the necessary operations. 
Fuel Introduction You will find a factory-fitted sticker containing information on the type of
fuel
f

or your vehicle on the inside of the fuel tank flap.
Additional information and warnings:
● ⇒ Bookl et Maintenance Programme
● R

efuelling ⇒ pag e 264
● En

gine and exhaust system management ⇒ page 228
–
–
–
–
–
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If and when WARNING
Failure to follow the checklist prepared for your own safety could lead to
acc ident
s and severe injuries.
● Always complete the operations given in the checklist and observe
the genera
l rules of safety. CAUTION
Always remove and fit headlights carefully to avoid damage to the paint-
work and other

vehicle parts. 
To replace halogen headlight bulbs Fig. 203 In the engine
comp
ar

tment: Left-hand
side headlight lining. A dipped beam headlights,
B daytime lights and
C main beam headlights
and side light
s. Fig. 204 Left headlight
There is no need to remove the headlight to replace bulbs.
Comp l

ete operations only in the sequence given: fig. 203,
fig. 204 A B C
Indicators (small lamp
holder) Dipped beam head-
lights Daylight driving lights Main beam headlights Side lights
1. Always take the checklist into account and take the necessary actions
⇒ pag
e 327.2. Open the bonnet
 ⇒ page 275. 

Control of function
Rain sen sor
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Control units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Reprogramming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Convenience closing Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Panorama sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Convenience functions Reprogramming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Convenience opening Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Panorama sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Convenient entry function for the third row of seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Coolant Control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
See engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Counter steering assistance system . . . . . . . . 168
Crossing a river Salt water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148, 150
Curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Curtain airbags See "Airbag system" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 D
Damaged ty res . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Dangers of not using the seat belt . . . . . . . . . . 20
Dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Data link connector (DLC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Data plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Model identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . 345
Data registry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Data storage during the journey . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Data stored by the control units . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Daytime driving light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
De-icing the door lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
De-icing the locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Details Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Diagnostics connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 Auxiliary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Filter pre-heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Winter-grade diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Recommended gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Things to note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Differential lock
See "Brakin g assist systems" . . . . . . . . . . 190
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Dipped beam headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 58
Disposal Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Belt tension device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
End-of-life vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Door release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Emergency locking and unlocking . . . . . . 315
Warning indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Drawbar load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Loading the trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Driving Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Check list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cross country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Data storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Driving through water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Ecological . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Economic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Fuel level to low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Parking downhill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Parking uphill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 369
Index