2013 Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual

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If and when
To replace the rear lid light bulbs
Fig. 211 On the rear lid:
Remove the cover
Fig. 212 On the rear 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 330.
2.Open the rear lid ⇒ page 83.
3.Extract the cover carefully using the flat part of the screwdriver from
the vehicle tool kit 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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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:
Tail light, leftTail light, right
1.Always take the checklist into account and take the necessary ac- tions ⇒ page 330.
2.Open the rear lid ⇒  page 83.
3.Open the storage compartments
on the left-hand side of the lug-
gage compartment ⇒ page 141.Move the 12 V power socket sup-
port by pressing gently down-
wards ⇒ Fig. 213 B
(arrow).
4.Rotate the cap 1 90° in the di-
rection of the arrow and remove
it.
5.Unscrew the attachment screw 2 using the screwdriver from the
vehicle tool kit ⇒ page 323. The bolt is secured in its position.
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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If 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:
Tail light, leftTail 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 thevehicle tool kit.
Tail light, leftTail 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 power socket sup-
port upwards gently until it is
correctly closed.
18.Close the storage compartment. 19.Close the rear lid ⇒ page 83.
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Changing the number plate light
Fig. 215 On the rear
bumper: number plate
lightsFig. 216 Number plate
light: 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 330.
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
vehicle tool kit (⇒ 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 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 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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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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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 291.
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 195
● Working in the engine compartment ⇒ page 278
● Selective Catalytic Reduction (AdBlue) ⇒ page 274
● Vehicle battery ⇒ page 291
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 291, 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 instruction manual 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 Diagram of con-
nections for vehicles
without Start-Stop sys-
tem
Fig. 219 Diagram of con-
nections for vehicles with
Start-Stop system
Jump lead terminal connections
1. Switch off the ignition of both vehicles ⇒ 
.
2. For vehicles without Start-Stop system :
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–Connect one end of the red jump lead to the positive +
termi-
nal of the vehicle with the flat battery A ⇒ Fig. 218.
– Connect the other end of the red jump lead to the positive ter-
minal +
in the vehicle providing assistance B.
– Connect one end of the black jump lead to the negative terminal
–
of the vehicle providing assistance B ⇒ Fig. 218.
– Connect the other end of the black jump lead X
to a solid met-
al component bolted to the engine block or to the engine block
itself of the vehicle with the flat battery. However, connect it to
a point as far as possible from the battery A
.
3. For vehicles with Start-Stop system :
– Connect one end of the red jump lead to the positive +
termi-
nal of the vehicle with the flat battery A ⇒ Fig. 219.
– Connect the other end of the red jump lead to the positive ter-
minal +
in the vehicle providing assistance B.
– Connect one end of the black jump lead X
to a suitable ground
terminal, a solid piece of metal in the engine block, or to the en-
gine block ⇒ Fig. 219.
– Connect the other end of the black jump lead X
to a solid met-
al component bolted to the engine block or to the engine block
itself of the vehicle with the flat battery. However, connect it to
a point as far as possible from the battery A
.
4. Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact with any moving parts in the engine compartment. Starting
5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the boosting battery and let
it run at idling speed.
6. Start the engine of the vehicle with the flat battery and wait two or three minutes until the engine is “running”.
Removing the jump leads
7. Before you remove the jump leads, switch off the dipped beam headlights (if they are switched on).
8. When the engine is running, disconnect the leads in reverse or- der to the details given above.
Connect the battery clamps so they have good metal-to-metal contact with
the battery terminals.
If the engine fails to start, switch off the starter after about 10 seconds and
try again after about half a minute.
WARNING
● Please note the safety warnings referring to working in the engine
compartment ⇒ page 280.
● The battery providing assistance must have the same voltage as the
flat battery (12V) and approximately the same capacity (see imprint on
battery). Failure to comply could result in an explosion.
● Never use jump leads when one of the batteries is frozen. Danger of
explosion! Even after the battery has thawed, battery acid could leak and
cause chemical burns. If a battery freezes, it should be replaced.
● Keep sparks, flames and lit cigarettes away from batteries, danger of
explosion. Failure to comply could result in an explosion. 