2013 Seat Alhambra airbag off

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Driving
Stopping and starting the engine Introduction
Immobiliser display
When an invalid key is used or in the event of a system fault,  or Immo-
biliser on is displayed on the instrument panel. The engine cannot be star- ted.
Pushing or towing
For technical reasons, the vehicle must not be push- or tow-started. Jump
starting is preferable.
Additional information and warnings:
● Vehicle key set ⇒ page 71
● Changing gear ⇒  page 175
● Braking, stopping and parking ⇒ page 184
● Steering ⇒  page 168
● Start assist systems ⇒ page 195
● Refuelling ⇒  page 267
● Fuel ⇒ page 270
● Emergency locking and unlocking ⇒ page 317
● Jump starting ⇒  page 340
● Tow starting and towing away ⇒ page 343
WARNING
Turning off the engine while driving will make stopping the vehicle diffi-
cult; this could even result in the loss of control causing an accident with
serious consequences.
● The assisted braking and steering systems, the airbag system, seat
belts and certain safety equipment are only active while the engine is
running.
● The engine should only be switched off when the vehicle is at a
standstill.
WARNING
While the engine is running or starting it could help reduce the risk of se-
rious injury.
● Never start or leave the engine running in poorly ventilated or closed
spaces. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a toxic, colourless and
odourless gas. Carbon monoxide can cause people to lose conscious-
ness. It can also cause death.
● Never leave the vehicle unattended if the engine is running. The vehi-
cle could move off suddenly or something unexpected could happen re-
sulting in damage and serious injury.
● Never use start boosters. Cold start sprays could explode or increase
the engine speed unexpectedly. 
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WARNING
Cold start sprays could explode or cause a sudden increase in the engine
speed.
● Never use start boosters.
CAUTION
● An attempt to start the engine while driving or starting the engine imme-
diately after turning it off can cause damage to the engine or starter motor.
● When the engine is cold, avoid high revs and heavy acceleration and do
not make the engine work hard.
● Do not push or tow start the engine. Sunburnt fuel could damage the
catalytic converter.
For the sake of the environment
Do not warm the engine at idle speed; start driving immediately if the visi-
bility is OK. This helps the engine reach operating temperature faster and
reduces emissions.
Note
● For example, if the key battery is very worn or flat, the engine cannot be
started with the starter button. In this case, remove the ignition button from
the lock and insert the key.
● Electrical components with a high power consumption are switched off
temporarily when the engine starts.
● When the engine is started cold, there may be strong vibrations for a few
moments for technical reasons. This is quite normal, and no cause for con-
cern.
● At temperatures below +5 °C (+41 °F), smoke may be given off below the
vehicle when the additional heater is connected. Stopping the engine
Complete operations only in the sequence given:
Step 1.Stopping the vehicle completely
⇒ .
2.Press the brake pedal and keep pressed until step 4 has been
completed.
3.In automatic gearboxes, put the selector lever in position P.4.Connect the electronic parking brake ⇒ page 184.5.Turn the key in the ignition lock to position ⇒ Fig. 128 0.6.With a manual gearbox, put the vehicle in first or reverse gear.
WARNING
Never switch off the engine while the vehicle is moving. You may lose
control of the vehicle and there is a risk of serious accident.
● The airbags and belt tensioners do not work when the ignition is
switched off.
● The brake servo does not work with the engine off. To stop, the brake
pedal must be pressed with more force.
● As the power steering does not work if the engine is not running, you
will need more strength to steer than normally.
● If the key is removed from the ignition, the steering may lock and it
will not be possible to steer the vehicle.
CAUTION
If the engine has been driven at high speed for a prolonged period of time,
it may overheat when turned off. To avoid engine damage, allow the engine
to run for approximately two minutes in neutral before switching it off. 

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Driving
FunctionControl position,
control operations
⇒ Fig. 152Action
Switching the
speed setting
back on.Press RESUME 1
The stored speed is reached again
and maintained. If no speed has
been set then the vehicle will re-
cord and maintain the actual
speed of the vehicle.
Increasing the
stored speed (dur-
ing CCS setting).Hold down
SPEED + +
Short press:
Increases the speed
at intervals of 10 km/h (6 mph)
and records it.
Long press: the vehicle acceler-
ates while the button remains
pressed. Release the button to
store the current speed.
Reducing the stor-
ed speed (during
CCS setting).Press SPEED – –
Short press:
Reduces the speed at
intervals of 10 km/h (6 mph) and
records it.
Long press: while this remains
pressed, speed is reduced inter-
rupting the accelerator without
using the brakes. Release the but-
ton to store the current speed.
Switching off the
cruise control sys-
tem.Click OFF 2The system is switched off. The
stored speed is deleted.
Travelling down hills with the CCS
When travelling down hills the CCS cannot maintain a constant speed. Slow
the vehicle down using the brake pedal and reduce gears if required.
Automatic off
The cruise control system is switched off automatically or temporarily: ●
If the system detects a fault that could affect the working order of the
CCS.
● If you increase the stored speed by using the accelerator for a certain
time.
● if the brake or clutch pedal is depressed.
● If you change gears.
● If the airbag is triggered. 
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260Accessories, replacement of parts and modifications
Accessories, replacement of parts and modifications
Accessories, replacement of parts and
modifications Introduction
WARNING
The use of spare parts and accessories, or incorrectly performed modifi-
cations or repairs may result in damage to the vehicle, accidents and se-
rious injury.
● SEAT strongly recommends you to only use SEAT approved accesso-
ries and SEAT ®
original spare parts. These parts and accessories have
been specially tested by SEAT for suitability, reliability and safety.
● Have any repairs or modifications carried out at a specialised work-
shop. Specialised workshops have the necessary tools, diagnostics
equipment, repair information and qualified personnel.
● Only mount parts with the same specifications as the parts fitted at
factory.
● Never mount, fasten or fit objects such as drink holders or telephone
cradles over the covers of the airbag modules or within their radius of ac-
tion.
● Only use wheels and tyre combinations which have been approved by
SEAT for your vehicle type.

Accessories and spare parts
SEAT recommends you consult an Official Service before purchasing acces-
sories and spare parts or consumables. For example, when fitting accesso- ries at a later date, or when replacing a component. A Technical Service will
advise you as to the legal requirements and manufacturer's recommenda-
tions regarding accessories, spare parts and other components.
SEAT recommend you use only approved
SEAT accessories and genuine
SEAT spare parts ®
. These parts and accessories have been specially tested
by SEAT for suitability, reliability and safety. In addition the Technical Serv-
ices will guarantee that the assembly is carried out professionally.
Although we continually monitor the market, SEAT cannot guarantee that
products not approved by SEAT are reliable, safe and suitable for the vehi-
cle. Therefore, SEAT cannot accept liability, even in those cases authorised
by an officially recognised technical inspection office or other official body.
Any retro-fitted equipment which has a direct effect on the vehicle and/or
the way it is driven must be approved by SEAT for use in your vehicle and
bear the e mark (the European Union's authorisation symbol). This includes
cruise control systems or electronically controlled suspension.
If any additional electrical components are fitted which do not serve to con-
trol the vehicle itself, these must bear the  mark (European Union manu-
facturer conformity declaration). This includes refrigerator boxes, laptops or
ventilator fans.
WARNING
Unprofessional repairs or modifications to the vehicle may affect the per-
formance of the airbags, resulting in operating faults or fatal accident.
● Never mount, fasten or fit objects such as drink holders or telephone
cradles over the covers of the airbag modules or within their radius of ac-
tion.
● Objects placed over the airbag covers, or within their radius of action,
could lead to serious injury or loss of life if the airbags are triggered.
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Accessories, replacement of parts and modifications
electromagnetic radiation transmitted and the risk to human health. It will
also improve the quality of the connection.
If the phone is used inside the vehicle without the hands-free system, it will
not be securely fastened and will not be connected to the exterior aerial of
the vehicle telephone. Nor will the telephone charge if it is not on the sup-
port. In addition, some calls may break off and the quality of the connection
will be affected.
Mobile phones should only be used inside the vehicle if they are connected
to a hands-free system with an exterior aerial.
WARNING
If the mobile phone is not securely fastened in position, it could be sent
flying around the vehicle in the event of sharp braking, sudden manoeu-
vres or accident, causing injury.
● While driving, mobile phones must be securely fastened in position,
outside the radius of action of the airbags, or safely stowed away.
WARNING
When using a mobile phone without a connection to an exterior aerial,
the maximum permitted levels of electromagnetic radiation may be ex-
ceeded. This is also the case if the aerial has not been correctly installed.
● A minimum of 20 centimetres should be kept between mobile phone
aerials and artificial pacemakers, as mobile telephones may affect the
working of pacemakers.
● Do not keep mobile phones in breast pockets directly above pacemak-
ers.
● Switch off the mobile phone immediately if you suspect there may be
interference.
 Jacking points for raising vehicle
Fig. 162 Front jacking
points for raising vehicle
with lifting platform or
jack
Fig. 163 Rear jacking
points for raising vehicle
with lifting platform or
jack
Always use the jacking points indicated in the figures ⇒ Fig. 162 and
⇒ Fig. 163 when raising the vehicle. If the vehicle is not lifted at these
points, it could be seriously damaged ⇒ 
or lead to serious injury ⇒ .
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Trailer weightPermitted maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Trailer weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Transport Folding the seat backrest of the front pas-senger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Transporting Transporting a load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Transporting a load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Transporting children in the vehicle . . . . . . . . . 41 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Transporting objects Baggage net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236, 240
Driving with the rear lid open . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Loading the trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Net partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Rails and attachment system . . . . . . . . . . 135
Retaining hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Roof carrier system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139, 141
Trailer weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Trip recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Turning lights See "Static turning lights" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Static . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Turning off the lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Turning on the headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Turn signal convenience function . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Two-way radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Type of fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Tyre control systems
Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Tyre load rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Tyre monitoring indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Tyre monitoring systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Tyre monitoring indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300, 350
Tyres with directional tread pattern . . . . . . . . 306
U Undercarriage guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Unlocking From the inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
The rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
The vehicle from the outside . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Treating your upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
V Valve caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Vehicle Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Parking downhill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Parking uphill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Securing in case of a breakdown . . . . . . . 315 Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Acid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Checking the electrolyte level . . . . . . . . . . 293
Discharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Explanation of symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Positive pole on the starting assistancepoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Starting assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Vehicle care Aerial built into the window . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Airbag modules (dash panel) . . . . . . . . . . 256
Anodized surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Changing windscreen wiper blades . . . . . 249
Chrome parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Cleaning compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Cleaning seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Cleaning wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Cleaning windscreen wiper blades . . . . . . 249
Dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
De-icing the door lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . 251
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
High pressure cleaning equipment . . . . . . 247
Plastic parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Protection of vehicle undercarriage . . . . . 251
Rubber seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Service position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246, 247
Treating your upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
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