2013 Seat Alhambra sunroof

Table of Contents
Manual structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safe driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Dear SEAT Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Tips for driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adjusting the seat position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Transporting objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Seat belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Child seats (accessories) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Integrated child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
SEAT information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Opening and closing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Vehicle key set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Central locking and locking system . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Sliding doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Panoramic sliding sunroof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Lights and visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Windscreen wiper and washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Rear vision mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Seats and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Seat functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Centre armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Loading luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Roof carrier system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Drink holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Ashtray and cigarette lighter* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Auxiliary heater* (additional heater) . . . . . . . . . . 164
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Stopping and starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Changing gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Braking, stopping and parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Start assist systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Parking sensor system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Park Assist system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Rear Assist system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Cruise control system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Lane Assist system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Sign Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Tiredness detection (recommendation to take a
break) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Tyre monitoring systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Practical tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Driving and the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Running-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Ecological driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Engine management and exhaust gas
purification system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Vehicle maintenance and cleaning . . . . . . . . . 245
Care and cleaning the vehicle exterior . . . . . . . . 245
Caring for and cleaning the vehicle interior . . . . 252
Notes for the user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Accessories, replacement of parts and
modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Accessories, replacement of parts and
modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Selective Catalytic Reduction* (AdBlue) . . . . . . . 274
Working in the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . 278
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
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15
Safe driving
WARNING
Toxic gases may enter the vehicle interior when the rear lid is open. This
could cause loss of consciousness, carbon monoxide poisoning, serious
injury and accidents.
● To avoid toxic gases entering the vehicle always drive with the rear lid
closed.
● In exceptional circumstances, if you must drive with the rear lid open,
observe the following to reduce the entry of toxic gases inside the vehi-
cle:
–Close all windows and the sliding sunroof.
– Turn off the air recirculation for the heating and air conditioner.
– Open all of the air outlets in the dash panel.
– Turn the heating fan and heater to the highest level.
CAUTION
An open rear lid changes the length and height of the vehicle. 
Driving a loaded vehicle
For the best handling when driving a loaded vehicle, note the following:
● Secure all objects
⇒ page 14.
● Accelerate gently and carefully.
● Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
● Brake early.
● If necessary, read the instructions for driving with a trailer
⇒ page 236.
● If necessary, read the instructions for driving with a roof carrier system
⇒  page 139.
WARNING
A sliding load could considerably affect the stability and safety of the ve-
hicle resulting in an accident with serious consequences.
● Secure loads correctly so they do not move.
● When transporting heavy objects, use suitable ropes or straps.
● Lock the seat backs in vertical position.

Specific vehicle weight information
The instructions in the official vehicle documents take precedence. All the
technical data provided in this documentation is applicable to the basic
model. The vehicle data label in the Maintenance Programme or the vehicle
documentation shows which engine is installed in your vehicle.
The figures may be different depending whether additional equipment is fit-
ted, for different models and for special vehicles.
WARNING
Exceeding the maximum authorised weight and the load on the axles
could cause damage to the vehicle, accidents and serious injuries.
● The real load on the axles should never exceed the maximum permit-
ted.
● The load and its distribution in the vehicle have effects on the vehicle
handling and the braking ability. Always drive at a suitable speed.
CAUTION
Distribute the load as uniformly and as low down on the vehicle as possible.
When transporting heavy objects in the luggage compartment, these
should be placed as far forward as possible or over the rear axle to have as
little influence on handling as possible. 
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Opening and closing
● Electric windows ⇒ page 88
● Panoramic sliding sunroof ⇒ page 92
● Towing mode ⇒ page 236
● Emergency locking and unlocking ⇒ page 317
WARNING
The incorrect use of the central locking system may cause serious inju-
ries.
● The central locking system will lock all doors. A vehicle locked from
the inside can prevent any non-authorised individual from opening the
doors and accessing the vehicle. Nevertheless, in case of emergency or
accident, locked doors will complicate access to the vehicle interior to
help the passengers.
● Never leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle. The cen-
tral locking button can be used to lock all the doors from within. There-
fore, passengers will be locked inside the vehicle. Individuals locked in
the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.
● Depending on the time of the year, temperatures inside a locked and
closed vehicle can be extremely high or extremely low resulting in seri-
ous injuries and illness or even death, particularly for young children.
● Never leave individuals locked in a closed and locked vehicle. In case
of emergency, they may not be able to exit the vehicle by themselves or
get help.

Description of the central locking system
The central locking system allows all doors and the rear lid to be locked and
unlocked centrally.
● From outside, using the vehicle key.
● From inside, by pushing the central locking button ⇒ page 77. In the submenu Convenience in the Configuration menu, or by visiting a spe-
cialised workshop, special functions of the central locking system can be
switched on or off ⇒ page 62.
In case of a vehicle key fault or central locking system fault, all doors can be
locked or unlocked manually.
Locking the vehicle after the airbags have been deployed
If the airbags are deployed due to an accident, the vehicle will be automati-
cally and completely unlocked. Depending on the amount of damage, the
vehicle can be locked following an accident in the following ways:
FunctionNecessary operationsLocking the vehicle
from within:– Turn off the ignition and turn it on again.
– Push the central locking button .Locking the vehicle
from the outside:– Turn off the ignition and turn it on again.
OR: – Remove the key from the ignition.
– Open any door just once.
– Lock the vehicle with the key.
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76Opening and closing
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the outside
Fig. 45 Buttons on the
vehicle key
Fig. 46 Buttons on the
key of vehicles with slid-
ing doors
FunctionHandling the buttons on the vehicleUnlocking the vehicle.Press button . Keep it pushed for the
convenience opening.
Lock the vehicle.Press button . Keep it pushed for the
convenience locking function.
Unlocking the rear lid.Press button .Open the sliding door.⇒ page 80.
Attention: Depending on the selected function in the central locking subme-
nu Convenience, you may push the button twice  ⇒ 
page 62 to unlock all
doors and the rear lid.
The vehicle key only locks and unlocks the vehicle if it is within range of the
vehicle and if the batteries have enough power. When locking, the vehicle's
turn signals will blink.
If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked with the key. If you
unlock the vehicle without opening any doors or the rear lid, it will lock
again automatically after a few seconds. This function prevents the vehicle
from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake.
Convenience open/close function
● See "Electric windows: functions" ⇒ page 88.
● See "Panoramic sliding sunroof: operation" ⇒ page 92.

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Opening and closing
Interior monitoring system and anti-tow system*
Fig. 48 On the roof con-
sole: interior monitoring
sensors
The interior monitoring system triggers the alarm if the vehicle is locked and
movement is detected inside the vehicle. The anti-tow system triggers the
alarm if the vehicle is locked when the system detects the vehicle is being
raised.
Switching on the interior monitoring and the anti-tow systems
Close the storage compartment ⇒ Fig. 48 1
on the roof console otherwise
the interior monitoring function (arrow) may not work without restrictions.
Use the key to lock the vehicle. If the anti-theft alarm is turned on, the interi-
or monitoring and the anti-tow systems are also activated.
Switching off the interior monitoring and the anti-tow systems
The interior monitoring is switched off by pressing the remote control lock
button 
twice.
● Lock all doors and rear lid.
● Use the key to lock the vehicle. The interior monitoring and / or anti-tow-
ing alarm are switched off until the next time the vehicle is locked. To turn off the interior monitoring and anti-tow systems before unlocking
the vehicle, for example in the following situations:
●
When leaving animals inside the vehicle  ⇒ page 74.
● When the vehicle must be loaded.
● When the vehicle is being transported, for example, by ferry.
● When the vehicle must be towed with the axle raised.
Risk of false alarms
The interior monitoring system only operates correctly if the vehicle is com-
pletely closed. Observe legal requirements. The alarm may be accidentally
triggered in the following cases:
● When a window is completely or partially open.
● If the sunglasses storage compartment in the roof console is open.
● When the panoramic sliding sunroof is completely or partially open.
● When suspended objects are hung from the interior mirror (air freshen-
er) or there are loose papers in the vehicle.
● If the separation net is fitted and moves (due to heating).
● Due to a vibrating mobile telephone inside the vehicle.
Note
Upon activating the alarm, if any door or the rear lid is open, only the anti-
theft alarm will be activated. The interior monitoring and anti-tow systems
will only be activated when the doors and rear lid are fully closed. 
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90Opening and closing
Convenience opening and closing function
The electric windows can be opened or closed from outside using the vehi-
cle key:
● Keep the vehicle unlocking or locking button pressed. All windows
which function electrically will be either opened or closed.
● To interrupt the function, release the locking or unlocking button.
During convenience closing, first the windows and then the sliding sunroof
will be closed.
In the Configuration - convenience menu, there are different settings for oper- ating the windows ⇒ page 62.
WARNING
Careless use of the electric windows can cause serious injury.
● Only operate the electric windows when nobody is in the way.
● Never leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle if the
doors are to be locked. The windows cannot be opened in case of an
emergency.
● Always take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle. Af-
ter turning off the ignition, the windows can be opened and closed for a
short time using the buttons on the door as long as the driver door or
passenger side door is not open.
● When transporting children in the rear seats, always deactivate the
rear electric windows with the child safety lock so that they cannot be
opened and closed.
Note
The one-touch function and roll-back function will not work if there is a mal-
function in the electric windows. Visit a specialised workshop. Electric Windows anti-trap function
The anti-trap function of the electric windows can reduce the risk of injury
when opening and closing the electric windows
⇒ . If a window is not
able to close because it is stiff or because of an obstruction, it will automati-
cally open again.
● Check why the window does not close.
● Attempt to close the window again.
● If you try within the following 10 seconds and the window closes with
difficulty or there is an obstruction once again, the one-touch closing will
stop working for 10 seconds.
● If the window is still obstructed, it will stop at the corresponding posi-
tion. When the button is operated within 10 seconds, the window will close
without the anti-trap function ⇒ 
.
To close windows without the anti-trap function
● Attempt to close the corresponding electric window within 10 seconds
after by holding the button. The window is closed without the anti-trap
function, deactivated for a short time.
● After more than 10 seconds, the anti-trap function is reactivated. The
window will stop once again if there is another difficulty or obstacle.
● If the window will still not close, visit a specialised workshop.
WARNING
Closing the electric windows without the anti-trap function can cause se-
rious injury.
● Always close the electric windows carefully.
● Nobody should be in the way of the electric windows, especially when
the anti-trap function is deactivated.
● The anti-trap function does not prevent fingers or other parts of the
body getting pinched against the window frame and causing injury. 

92Opening and closing
Panoramic sliding sunroof*
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
● SEAT information system ⇒  page 62
● Central locking and locking system ⇒ page 74
● Emergency locking and unlocking ⇒ page 317
WARNING
Careless or uncontrolled use of the panoramic sliding sunroof can cause
serious injuries.
● Only close the panoramic sliding sunroof and the sun blind when no-
body is in the way.
● Always take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle.
● Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if
they have access to the keys. Uncontrolled use of the key could lock the
vehicle, start the engine, turn on the ignition and operate the panoramic
sliding sunroof.
● The panoramic sliding sunroof can be operated for up to about ten mi-
nutes after the ignition has been switched off, provided the driver door
and the front passenger door are not opened.
Note
In case of a fault in the operation of the panoramic sliding sunroof, the anti-
trap function will not operate correctly. Visit a specialised workshop. Opening or closing the panoramic sliding sunroof
Fig. 57 On the interior
roof lining: use the rotary
button for opening and
closing
Fig. 58 On the interior
roof lining: Press the but-
ton and pull on it to lift
and close the sliding
sunroof
To open the panoramic sliding sunroof, the switch must be in the position A
. 

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Opening and closing
FunctionSwitch settingNecessary operations ⇒ Fig. 57 To open the sliding
sunroof completely:C
Rotate the switch to the re-
quired position.To choose the con- venience position
for the sliding sun- roof:
B
To close the sliding
sunroof completely:A
⇒ Fig. 58 To completely de-
ploy the tilting sun- roof:DBriefly push the switch up
(arrow).
To stop automaticoperation:D or EBriefly push back the but-
ton again or pull it.
To completely close
the tilting sunroof:EBriefly push the switch up
(arrow).
To set the inter-
mediate position:D or EPush the button up or
hold it back until the roof
is in the required position.
The panoramic sliding sunroof will only work with the ignition on. The pan-
oramic sliding sunroof can be operated for up to about ten minutes after the
ignition has been switched off, provided the driver door and the front pas-
senger door are not opened. Opening or closing the sun blind
Fig. 59 On the interior
roof lining: switches for
the sun blind
FunctionNecessary operationsTo open completely
(automatic):Press the button ⇒ Fig. 59 1 briefly.
To stop automatic
operation:Press the button 1 or 2.
To set the intermedi-
ate position:Hold the button 1 or 2 until the required position
is reached.
To close completely (automatic):Press the button 2 briefly.
The panoramic sliding sunroof can be operated for up to about ten minutes
after the ignition has been switched off, provided the driver door and the
front passenger door are not opened. 
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