2013 Seat Alhambra battery

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Opening and closing
Opening and closing the electric windows
Fig. 56 In the driver
door: Buttons for front
and rear electric windows
and child safety lock
Buttons on the driver door
Legend for the Fig. 56: For the front electric windows.
For the sliding door electric windows.
To lock the sliding doors and their windows.
Opening and closing the windows
FunctionNecessary operationsOpening:Press button .Closing:Push the button .To stop the one
touch function:Press or pull on the corresponding window button.

Press the button  for the electronic child safety
lock to deactivate the controls for the electric win-
dows on the sliding doors and to lock these doors
⇒  page 80. The button will light up.
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After 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 pas-
senger side door is not open. When the key is removed from the ignition
and the driver door is open, all of the electric windows can be opened or
closed using the corresponding button on the driver door. After a few sec-
onds, the convenience opening or closing function will begin ⇒ page 90.
Electric windows: functions
One-touch opening and closing
The one-touch automatic opening and closing is used to open or close the
windows completely. It will not be necessary to hold the button of the corre-
sponding electric window.
For the one-touch closing function: pull up on the button for the window to
the second position.
For the one-touch opening function: Push down the button for the window
to the second position.
To stop the one touch function: Push or pull on the button of the corre-
sponding window.
Restoring one-touch opening and closing
The one-touch opening and closing function is not active after the vehicle
battery has been disconnected or is flat and will have to be reset.
● Close all windows and doors.
● Pull the button of the corresponding window and hold it for one second
in this position.
● Release the button and pull upwards and hold again. The one-touch
function is now ready for operation.
The automatic one-touch electric windows can be reinitialised individually
or several at a time. 
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102Lights and visibility
ValueVehicle load status a)
2All seats occupied, luggage compartment full With trailer
and minimum drawbar load
3Driver only, luggage compartment full With trailer and
maximum drawbar load
a)
If the vehicle load does not correspond to those shown in the table, it is possible to select
intermediary positions.
Dynamic headlight range control
The control 2
is not mounted in vehicles with dynamic headlight range
control. The headlight range is automatically adjusted according to the ve-
hicle load status when the headlights are switched on.
WARNING
Heavy objects in the vehicle may mean that the headlights dazzle and
distract other drivers. This could result in a serious accident.
● Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load status so that it does not
blind other drivers.

Interior and reading lights
Button/ SwitchFunction
Switches interior lights off.
Switches interior lights on.
Button/SwitchFunction

Switches door contact control on (central position).
The interior lights come on automatically when the vehicle is
unlocked, a door is opened or the key is removed from the ig-
nition.
The lights go off a few seconds after all the doors are closed,
the vehicle is locked or the ignition is switched on.
Turning the reading light on and off
Storage and luggage compartment lighting
When the glove compartment and the rear lid are opened and closed, a
light automatically switches on or off.
Ambient lighting
The ambient lighting in the front covering of the ceiling lights up the con-
trols on the centre console from above when the side light or dipped beam
lights are on.
In addition, the lever on the door moulding can also be illuminated.
Note
The reading lights go out when the vehicle is locked, or a few minutes after
the key is removed from the ignition. This prevents the battery from dis-
charging. 

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Lights and visibility
Sun blind Introduction
WARNING
Sun visors and sun blinds may reduce visibility when open.
● Always roll or fold sun blinds and visors away when not in use.

Sun visors
Fig. 63 Sun visor
Options for adjusting driver and front passenger sun visors:
● Lower by unfolding towards the windscreen.
● The sun visor can be pulled out of its mounting and turned towards the
door ⇒ Fig. 63 1
.
● Swing the sun visor towards the door, longitudinally backwards. Vanity mirror light
There may be a vanity mirror, with a cover, on the rear of the sun visor. When
the cover is opened
2
a light comes on.
The lamp goes out when the vanity mirror cover is closed or the sun visor is
pushed back up.
Note
The light above the sun visor automatically switches off after a few minutes
in certain conditions. This prevents the battery from discharging. 
Rear side window sun blinds
Fig. 64 On the rear
right-hand window: sun
blind
The sun blinds for the vehicle interior are fitted in the side panels of the
windows. 
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Seats and storage
Electrical controls on the front seat*
Fig. 75 Adjusting the
front left seat forwards or
backwards, the height,
the seat angle and the
front seat backrest
Fig. 76 Adjusting the
lumbar support
The controls are mirrored for the front right-hand seat.
Mechanically and electrically adjusted controls can be combined on the
seat.
Fig. 75 Press the control in the direction of the arrow:
A1Move the seat backwards or forwards.2 and 3Raise or lower the seat.2 or 3Adjust the seat angle.
BForwards or
backwards.Adjust the seat backrest angle.
Fig. 76 Press the corresponding area of the switch:1 or 2Adjust the curve of the lumbar support.3 or 4Adjust the height of the lumbar support.
WARNING
Using the front electric seats in a careless or uncontrolled manner may
lead to severe injuries.
● The front seats can also be electrically adjusted when the ignition is
switched off. Never leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle.
● In the event of an emergency, stop electrical adjustment by pressing
any button.
CAUTION
So as not the damage the electrical components of the front seats, do not
kneel on the seats or apply specific pressure to one point of the seat or seat
backrest.
Note
● It may not be possible to electrically adjust the seat if the vehicle battery
is very low.
● Seat adjustment is stopped when the engine is started. 
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Seats and storage
WARNING
Improper use of the power sockets or electrical devices could lead to a
fire and cause serious injuries.
● Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. The power sockets
and equipment connected to them can be used when the ignition is
switched on.
● Should a connected electrical device overheat, switch it off and un-
plug it immediately.
CAUTION
● To avoid damage to the vehicle's electrical system, never connect equip-
ment that generates electrical current, such as solar panels or battery charg-
ers, to the 12 Volt power sockets in order to charge the vehicle's battery.
● Only use accessories with approved electromagnetic compatibility ac-
cording to current regulations.
● To avoid damage due to voltage variations, switch off all appliances con-
nected to the 12 V power sockets before switching the ignition on or off and
before starting the engine.
● Never connect an appliance to the 12 Volt power socket that consumes
more than the power indicated in watts. Exceeding the maximum power ab-
sorption could damage the vehicle's electrical system.
For the sake of the environment
Do not leave the engine running when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Note
● Using electrical appliances with the engine stopped and the ignition
switched on will drain the battery.
● Unshielded equipment can cause interference on the radio equipment
and the vehicle's electrical system.
● Interference can occur on the radio's AM waveband if electrical applian-
ces are used near the rear window aerial. 
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Vehicle power sockets
Depending on your vehicle's version, you may have a 12-
volt power socket and/or a 230 volt power socket.
Fig. 120 Centre console,
rear section: 12 volt pow-
er socket
Fig. 121 Rear centre
console: 230 Volt Euro
power socket Maximum power consumption
Power socketMaximum power consumption12 Volts120 Watts230 Volts150 Watts (300 Watt peak)
The maximum capacity of each power socket must not be exceeded. The
power consumption is indicated on the rating plate of each appliance.
Where two or more appliances are connected at the same time, the total rat-
ing of all the connected devices must never exceed 190 Watts
⇒ 
.
12 volt power socket
The 12 Volt power socket will only work with the ignition on.
Using electrical appliances with the engine stopped and the ignition switch-
ed on will drain the battery. Therefore, electrical consumers connected to
the power socket must only be used when the engine is running.
To prevent voltage variations from causing damage, switch off the electrical
consumer connected to the 12 Volt power socket before switching the igni-
tion on or off and before starting the engine.
12 Volt power sockets can be found in the following locations in the vehicle:
● Compartment in the centre of the centre console.
● Compartment in the front centre console.
● Storage compartment in the front central armrest.
● Rear centre console ⇒ Fig. 120.
● At the rear right of the luggage compartment.
230 Volt Euro power socket*
The power socket only works when the engine is running ⇒ 
.
Connecting an electrical appliance: Plug the appliance into the power socket
as far as possible to unlock the built-in childproof lock. The current only
flows when the childproof lock is unlocked. 

160Air conditioning
Control but-
tonAdditional information. Electronic manual air conditioning
⇒ Fig. 122; Climatronic ⇒ Fig. 123.

Climatronic: Accept the temperature selection for the driver
and front passenger sides: When the SYNC button light is lit,
the temperature settings on the driver side also apply to the
passenger side. Press the button or adjust the temperature
control for the passenger side in order to set a different tem-
perature. No lamp lights up on the button.

Climatronic: Automatic temperature, fan, and air distribution
control. Press the button to switch on the function. The con-
trol lamp lights up on the AUTO
button.

Climatronic: Press the button REAR to adjust the air condi-
tioner for the rear seats from the front seats. A lamp is lit in
the REAR
button if the function is activated. The settings for
the rear seats will be displayed. Press the button again to
switch the function off or do not touch any other button for
around 10 seconds.

Climatronic: Press the button REST to use the heat that the
engine radiates. When the engine is still warm but the igni-
tion switched off, the heat given off by the engine can be
used to keep the vehicle interior warm. The REST
button will
light up when the function is switched on. The function will
switch off after around 30 minutes and if the battery level is
low.
a)
Switch off.
Electronic manual air conditioning : Turn the fan switch to
setting 0.
Climatronic: Press the button OFF
or manually set the fan to
0. When the device is switched off the OFF button will light
up.
a) Depending on the version of the model.
WARNING
Never turn off the air fan for a long time or the air in the vehicle interior
will not be refreshed.
● Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and reduce driver and passen-
ger concentration possibly resulting in a serious accident.
Note
● Not all Climatronic buttons are operational in REAR mode.
● The REAR
button is locked in defrost mode. 
Rear operation
Fig. 124 Details of the
rear operation
Control
⇒ Fig. 124Description
ATemperature selectorBAir flow regulator

164Air conditioning
Auxiliary heater* (additional heater)
Introduction
The auxiliary heater is powered by fuel from the vehicle's fuel tank and can
be used while the vehicle is in motion and at a standstill. Select the mode
required (heat or fan) ⇒  page 166 on the instrument panel.
In winter, the auxiliary heater can be used in heat mode before switching on
the ignition to remove any ice, mist or snow from the windscreen (thin lay-
ers only).
Additional information and warnings:
● SEAT information system ⇒  page 62
● Refuelling ⇒  page 267
WARNING
The auxiliary heater fumes contain carbon dioxide, an odourless and col-
ourless toxic gas. Carbon monoxide can cause people to lose conscious-
ness. It can also cause death.
● Never switch on the auxiliary heater or leave it running in places that
are enclosed or unventilated.
● Never program the independent heating system to be activated and
operated in closed, unventilated areas.
WARNING
The components of the auxiliary heater exhaust system heat up a great
deal. This could cause a fire.
● Always park your vehicle so that no part of the exhaust system can
come in contact with flammable materials (such as dried grass).
CAUTION
Never place food, medicines or other heat-sensitive objects close to the air
vents. Food, medicines and other heat-sensitive objects may be damaged
or made unsuitable for use by the air coming from the air vents. 
Switching the auxiliary heater on and off
Switching the auxiliary heater on:
Manually using the instant on/off button.⇒ page 158
ONManually using the remote control.⇒ page 165
Automatically at the programmed and enabled on
time.⇒ page 166
Switching the auxiliary heater off:
Manually using the instant on/off button for the
air conditioner.⇒ page 158
OFFManually using the remote control.⇒ page 165 Automatically after the programmed time.⇒ page 166
Automatically when the light comes on  (fuel re-
serve).⇒ page 267
Automatically when the battery power drops to a
very low level.⇒ page 291
Things to note
After switching the auxiliary heater off, it continues to run for a short period
to completely burn any fuel remaining in the auxiliary heater. The exhaust
gases are also extracted from the system. 