2012 Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual

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If and when
To replace the front bumper bulbs
Fig. 209 On the right-
hand side of the front
bumper: Removing the
headlights
Fig. 210 Changing the
bulbs in the headlights.
Complete operations only in the sequence given:
1.Always take the checklist into account and take the necessary ac-
tions ⇒ page 331.
2.Pull the cover forwards, in the direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 209.
3.Unscrew the attachment screw ⇒ fig. 209 1 using the screwdriver
from the on-board tools ⇒ page 324.
4.Tilt the headlight slightly forward and extract it from its lateral at-
tachments ⇒ fig. 210 (small arrows).
5.Release the connector ⇒ fig. 210 1 and remove it.
6.Rotate the lamp holder ⇒ fig. 210 2 to the left all the way, in the
direction of the arrow, and pull it out backwards with the bulb.
7.Replace the faulty bulb by a new identical bulb.
8.Place the bulb holder in the headlight and rotate to the right all the
way.
9.Insert the connector ⇒ fig. 210 1 on the lamp holder
⇒ fig. 210 2. The connector must audibly click into place.
10.Place the headlight into its position
⇒ fig. 210 (small arrows) and
tilt it backwards.
11.Tighten the attachment screw ⇒ fig. 209 1 using the screwdriver.12.Replace the cover on the bumper ⇒ fig. 209.
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336If and when
To replace the tailgate light bulbs
Fig. 211 On the boot lid:
Remove the cover.
Fig. 212 On the boot lid:
Remove the lamp holder. Complete operations only in the sequence given:
1.Always take the checklist into account and take the necessary ac-
tions
⇒ page 331.
2.Open the tailgate ⇒ page 84.
3.Extract the cover carefully using the flat part of the screwdriver as a
lever (⇒ fig. 200) on the indent ⇒ fig. 211 1.
4.Release the lamp holder connector by pulling on the red connector
block.
5.Press on the attachment tabs in the direction of the arrow
⇒ fig. 212 and pull out the lamp holder.
6.Replace the faulty bulb by a new identical bulb.
7.Install the lamp holder. The attachment tabs should audibly click
into place.
8.Insert the cover. The cover should lock into place.

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If and when
To replace the tail light bulbs
Fig. 213 On the side of the luggage compartment: To
remove the left and right hand side tail lights. 1 re-
move the cap; 2 attachment screw.
Fig. 214 Tail lights on
bodywork: To remove the
lamp holder. 1
to 4:
Attachment tab.
Complete operations only in the sequence given.
Removing the tail light units
Complete operations only in the sequence given:
Rear light, leftRear light, right
1.Always take the checklist into account and take the necessary ac- tions ⇒ page 331.
2.Open the tailgate ⇒ page 84.
3.Open the storage compartments
on the left-hand side of the lug-
gage compartment ⇒ page 142.Move the 12 V socket support by
pressing gently downwards
⇒ fig. 213 B
(arrow).
4.Rotate the cap ⇒ fig. 213 1 90°
in the direction of the arrow and
remove it.
5.Unscrew the attachment screw ⇒ fig. 213 2 using the screwdriver
from the on-board tools ⇒ page 324. The bolt is secured in its posi-
tion.
6.Extract the tail light from the bodywork by carefully pulling back- wards.
7.Pull the red strip on the connector and extract the connector.8.Disassemble the tail light unit and place it on a flat, clean surface. 
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338If and when
To change the bulb
9.To release the lamp holder, press on the attachment tabs
⇒ fig. 214 1 to 4 in the direction of the arrow.10.Remove the lamp holder from the tail light unit.11.Replace the faulty bulb by a new identical bulb.
12.Place the lamp holder in the tail light unit. The attachment tabs
should audibly click into place.
13.Insert the connector and press the red attachment strip in so that
the connector is locked into place.
Assembling the tail light units
Complete operations only in the sequence given:
Rear light, leftRear light, right
14.Carefully insert the tail light unit into the opening in the bodywork.
To do this, insert the upper tail light unit guide into the attachment ring.
15.Tighten the white attachment screw using the screwdriver from theon-board tools.
Rear light, leftRear light, right
16.Ensure that the tail light unit has been correctly fitted and is firmly secured.
17.Replace the cap 1 and rotate it
90° in the opposite direction of
the arrow.Move the 12 V socket support
upwards gently until it is correct-
ly closed.
18.Close the storage compartment. 19.Close the tailgate ⇒  page 84.

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If and when
Changing the number plate light
Fig. 215 On the rear
bumper: number plate
lights.Fig. 216 Number plate
light: To remove the lamp
holder.
Complete operations only in the sequence given:
Fixed number plate lightBolted number plate light1.Always take the checklist into account and take the necessary actions ⇒ page 331.
2.Press the flat part of the screwdriver included in the vehicle on-board
tools (⇒ fig. 200) in the direction of the arrow, in the groove of the
number plate light ⇒ fig. 215.Unscrew the number plate light screws using the screwdriver from the
on-board tools (⇒ fig. 200).
3.Detach the number plate light.
4.Press on the connector lock in the direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 216 Aand pull out the connector.Separate the attachment tabs from the rear panel of the number plate
light by pressing.
5.Rotate the lamp holder in the direction of the arrow
⇒ fig. 216 B and
extract it with the lamp.Take the lamp holder out of the number plate light.
6.Replace the faulty bulb by a new identical bulb.
7.Insert the lamp holder into the number plate light and rotate all the
way in the opposite direction to the arrow ⇒ fig. 216 B.Insert the lamp holder into the number plate light.
8.Plug the connector into the lamp holder.Press on the attachment tabs. The lamp holder must be firmly attached
to the number plate light.
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340If and when
Fixed number plate lightBolted number plate light9.Insert the number plate light carefully into the opening on the bumper. Ensure that the number plate light is in the correct position.
10.Insert the number plate light into the bumper until it audibly clicks into
place.Tighten the attachment screws for the number plate light using the
screwdriver.

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If and when
Starting assistance
Introduction
If the engine fails to start because of a discharged battery, the battery of an-
other vehicle can be used to start the engine. Before starting, check the
magic eye on the battery ⇒ page 292.
For starting assistance, jump lead cables conforming to the standard
DIN 72553 are required (see the cable manufacturer instructions). The jump
lead cable must be at least 25 mm 2
in section (0.038 inches 2
) for petrol en-
gines, and 35 mm 2
(0.054 inches 2
) for diesel engines.
For vehicles whose battery is not in the engine compartment, the jump
leads should only be connected to the starting assistance connection
points in the engine compartment.
Additional information and warnings:
● Starter assist systems (Start-Stop function) ⇒ page 196
● Working in the engine compartment ⇒ page 279
● Selective Catalytic Reduction (AdBlue) ⇒ page 275
● Vehicle battery ⇒ page 292
WARNING
Incorrect use of jump leads and incorrectly jump starting could cause the
battery to explode resulting in serious injury. Please observe the follow-
ing rules to minimise the risk of a battery explosion:
● All work involving the vehicle battery and electrical system can cause
corrosion, fire and serious electric shocks. Always read and take into ac-
count the safety warnings and standards before beginning work on the
battery ⇒ page 292, Vehicle battery.
WARNING (Continued)
● The battery providing current must have the same voltage (12V) and
approximately the same capacity (see markings on battery) as the flat
battery.
● Never charge a frozen or recently thawed battery. A flat battery can al-
so freeze at temperatures close to 0 °C (+32 °F).
● If a battery is frozen and/or has been frozen then it must be replaced.
● A highly explosive mixture of gases is released when the battery is
being charged. Always keep lit cigarettes, open flames, sparks and fire
far from the battery. Never use a mobile telephone when connecting and
removing the jump leads.
● Charge the battery only in well ventilated areas given that when the
battery is charged by outside assistance, it creates a mix of highly explo-
sive gases.
● Jump leads should never enter into contact with moving parts in the
engine compartment.
● Never switch the positive and negative poles or connect the jump
leads incorrectly.
● Note the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the jump leads.
CAUTION
To avoid considerable damage to the vehicle electrical system, note the fol-
lowing carefully:
● If the jump leads are incorrectly connected, this could result in a short
circuit.
● The vehicles must not touch each other, otherwise electricity could flow
as soon as the positive terminals are connected. 
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Positive pole on the starting assistance points
Fig. 217 In the engine
compartment: positive
pole for starting assis-
tance +
.
On some vehicles, there is a starting assistance terminal in the engine com-
partment, under a labelled cover. How to jump start: description
Fig. 218 Jump lead con-
nection diagram when
the assistance vehicle
does not have a Start-
Stop system: flat battery
A
and battery supplying
current B.
Fig. 219 Jump lead con-
nection diagram when
the assistance vehicle
has a Start-Stop system:
flat battery A
and bat-
tery supplying cur-
rent B
.
The discharged battery must be properly connected to the vehicle electrical
system. 