2013 Seat Alhambra service indicator

58Cockpit
Clock set button 1)
.
– Press button 
to select the hour or minute display.
– To continue setting the time, press button 0.0 / SET
7. Hold button
down to scroll through the numbers quickly.
– Press button 
again to end the clock setting.
Rev counter (with the engine running, in thousands of revolutions per
minute).
The beginning of the red zone of the rev counter indicates the maxi-
mum speed in any gear after running-in and with the engine hot. How-
ever, it is advisable to change up a gear or move the selector lever to D
(or lift your foot off the accelerator) before the needle reaches the red
zone ⇒ 
.
Engine coolant temperature display  ⇒ page 286.
Displays on the screen ⇒ page 58.
Fuel reserve display ⇒ page 267.
Speedometer.
Reset knob for trip recorder (trip).
– Press button 0.0 / SET
to reset to zero.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the engine, the rev counter needle should only re-
main in the red zone for a short period of time.
For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear in time reduces fuel consumption and noise. 
1
2
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Displays on screen
A variety of information can be viewed on the instrument panel display
⇒ 
Fig. 35 4, depending on the vehicle equipment:
● Warning and information texts
● Mileage
● Time
● Outside temperature
● Compass
● Selector lever positions ⇒ page 175
● Recommended gear (manual gearbox) ⇒ page 175
● Multifunction display (MFI) and menus for different setting options
⇒ page 62
● Service interval display ⇒ page 61
● Second speed display (menu Configuration) ⇒ page 62
● Start/Stop operation indicator ⇒ page 59
Warning and information texts
The system runs a check on certain components and functions when the ig-
nition is switched on and while the vehicle is moving. Faults in the opera-
tion are displayed on the screen using red and yellow symbols and messag-
es on the instrument panel display ( ⇒ page 54) and, in some cases, with
audible warnings. The display may vary according to the type of instrument
panel fitted. 
1)
Depending on the vehicle equipment, it is also possible to set the time using the settings
menu on the instrument panel display ⇒ page 67.

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The service interval display is reset
If the service was not carried out by a Technical Service, the display can be
reset as follows:
In vehicles with text messages:Select the Settings menu.In the submenu Service, select the option Reset.Confirm with OK when requested to do so by the system.
In vehicles without text messages:Switch the ignition off.Press and hold the 0.0 / SET button.Switch the ignition back on.Release the 0.0 / SET button and, press  for the next 20 seconds.
Do not reset the indicator to zero between two intervals, otherwise the dis-
play will be incorrect.
If, while the LongLife service is valid, the service interval display is reset to
zero, the “service will be activated by time or mileage”. The service interval
is no longer calculated individually
⇒ Booklet Maintenance Programme.
Note
● The service message disappears after a few seconds, when the engine is
started or when OK
is pressed.
● In vehicles with the LongLife system in which the battery has been dis-
connected for a long period of time, it is not possible to calculate the date
of the next service. Therefore the service interval display may not be correct.
In this case, please check the maximum permitted service intervals ⇒ Book-
let Maintenance Programme. SEAT information system
Introduction
With the ignition switched on, it is possible to read the different functions of
the display by scrolling through the menus.
In vehicles with a multifunction steering wheel, there are no buttons on the
windscreen wiper lever. The multifunction display can only be controlled
from the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.
The number of menus displayed on the instrument panel will vary according
to the vehicle electronics and equipment.
A specialised dealer will be able to programme or modify additional func-
tions, according to the vehicle equipment. SEAT recommends visiting a
Technical Service.
Some menu options can only be read when the vehicle is at a standstill.
As long as a priority 1 warning is displayed, it will not be possible to read
the menus. To display the menus, confirm the warning by pressing OK
.
Additional information and warnings:
● Exterior mirrors ⇒ page 110
● Auxiliary heating ⇒ page 164
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury.
● Do not read the instrument panel menus when driving.
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Trailer towing
CAUTION
● If the rear lights of the trailer are not correctly connected, the vehicle
electronics may be damaged.
● If the trailer absorbs excessive electric current, the vehicle electronics
may be damaged.
● Never connect the trailer's electric system to the electrical connections
of the rear lights or any other power sources. Only use suitable connections
for providing electric current to the trailer.
Note
● Towing a trailer places additional demands on the vehicle. At SEAT, we
recommend additional services between the normal inspection intervals if
the vehicle is used frequently for towing a trailer.
● In some countries, an additional fire extinguisher is required if the trailer
weight is more than 2500 kg 
Electric tow hitch ball*
Fig. 158 Right-hand
side of the luggage com-
partment: button to elec-
trically release the tow
hitch ball The rotation radius of the tow hitch ball should be free of people, animals
and objects
⇒ 
.
The towing bracket is located in the bumper. The electric tow ball is fixed
and cannot be removed.
Releasing and unfolding the tow ball
● Stop the vehicle and apply the electric parking brake.
● Switch the engine off.
● Open the rear lid.
● Press the knob briefly ⇒ Fig. 158. The tow ball is released electronically
and folds out automatically; the button indicator will blink.
● Move the ball joint until it inserts and the button control lamp lights.
● Close the rear lid.
● Before hitching the trailer, remove the dust guard from the ball.
● The indicator only lights when the rear lid is open and when a trailer is
not hitched.
Restoring the tow ball to its originally position
● Stop the vehicle and apply the electric parking brake.
● Switch the engine off.
● Remove the trailer and disconnect the cable between the vehicle and
trailer. If necessary, remove the power socket adapter.
● Place the dust guard over the ball.
● Open the rear lid.
● Press the knob briefly ⇒ Fig. 158. The tow ball is electronically released;
the indicator blinks.
● Push the tow ball into the bumper until it locks in position and the but-
ton indicator lights.
● Close the rear lid. 
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Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on, signalling that the function is being verified.
They will switch off after a few seconds.
WARNING
If the warning lamps and messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall in
traffic, or may cause accidents and severe injuries.
● Never ignore the warning lamps or text messages.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
CAUTION
Failure to heed the control lamps and text messages when they appear may
result in faults in the vehicle. 
Information on AdBlue
In vehicles with Selective Catalytic Reduction, a special urea solution (AdBl-
ue) is injected into the exhaust gas system in front of the catalytic converter
to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. The consumption of AdBlue depends on individual driving style, the tem-
perature at which the system operates and the outside temperature where
the vehicle is driven.
AdBlue is kept in an independent tank in the vehicle and should be refilled
at an official supplier. The AdBlue tank holds about 17 litres.
A message will be displayed on the dash panel around 2400 km
(1500 miles) before the next service to indicate that AdBlue must be refilled
⇒ page 276. If you ignore this message and do not refill, you will be unable
to start the engine afterwards
⇒ page 274.
SEAT recommends contacting a specialised workshop. If you are unable to
visit a qualified specialised workshop, you should temporarily refill with a
minimum of 10.0 litres of AdBlue. Only refill using AdBlue expressly ap-
proved by SEAT.
When the indicators  and  light simultaneously, there is a fault. SEAT
recommends visiting the closest specialised workshop.
AdBlue ®
is a registered trademark in the US, Germany, the European Union
and other countries belonging to the German automobile industry ("Ver-
band der Automobilindustrie e. V.", VDA). 
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For the sake of the environment
Coolants and additives can contaminate the environment. Collect any spilt
fluids in suitable containers and dispose of in accordance with legislation
and with the utmost respect for the environment. 
Coolant temperature warning lamp and gauge
Fig. 172 Engine coolant
temperature gauge on
the instrument panel: A
cold area; B normal
area; C warning area
When driving normally, the needle will remain in the middle area. The tem-
perature may also rise when the engine is working hard, especially at high
outside temperatures and so the indicator will move quite far to the right-
hand side.
Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on, signalling that the function is being verified.
They will switch off after a few seconds.
lights upGauge po- sition
⇒ Fig. 172Possible causeSolution

Warning area CExcessive engine
coolant tempera-
ture.

Stop the vehicle!
Stop the vehicle safely as
soon as possible. Switch off
the engine and wait for it to
cool down and for the needle
to return to the normal area.
Check the engine coolant lev-
el ⇒ page 289.
Normal
area BInsufficient engine
coolant level.
Check the engine coolant
when the engine has cooled
and, if it is low, refill with en-
gine coolant
⇒ page 289.
Although the coolant level is
correct, there is a fault.
--Engine coolant
system faulty. Do not drive any further.
Obtain professional assis-
tance.
--Cold area A--
Avoid revving the engine too
much or making it work hard
while it has not reached nor-
mal service temperature.
flashesPossible causeSolution
Engine coolant system faulty.You should obtain professio-
nal assistance. 
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WARNING (Continued)
● Battery acid is very corrosive and caustic. It can burn skin and cause
blindness. When handling the battery, protect yourself from splashes of
acids, above all your hands, arms and face.
● Never tilt the vehicle battery. Battery acid could spill out of the open-
ings to release gases and cause corrosion damage.
● Never open the vehicle battery.
● If battery acid splashes on you, immediately rinse your eyes and skin
abundantly with water for several minutes. Then seek medical care imme-
diately.
● If acid is swallowed by mistake, consult a doctor immediately.

Charging, replacing and connecting or disconnecting the
battery
Charging the battery
The vehicle battery should be charged by a specialised workshop only, as
batteries using special technology have been installed and they must be
charged in a controlled environment ⇒ 
. SEAT recommends visiting a
Technical Service.
Replacing a vehicle battery
The battery has been developed to suit the conditions of its location and
has special safety features. If the battery must be replaced, consult a Tech-
nical Service for information on electromagnetic compatibility, the size and
maintenance, performance and safety requirements of the new battery in
your vehicle before you purchase one. SEAT recommends you have the bat-
tery replaced by a Technical Service.
Use only maintenance-free genuine batteries conforming to TL 825 06 and
VW 7 50 73 Standards. These standards must be dated April 2008 or later. Start-Stop systems (
⇒ page 197) are equipped with a special battery. There-
fore, it must only be replaced with a battery of the same specifications.
Disconnecting the vehicle's battery
If you must disconnect the battery from the electrical system, please note
the following:
● Switch off the ignition and all electrical equipment.
● The vehicle must be unlocked before disconnecting the battery, other-
wise the alarm will be triggered.
● First disconnect the negative cable and then the positive ⇒ 
.
Connecting the vehicle's battery
● Before reconnecting the battery, switch off the engine, the ignition and
electric devices.
● First reconnect the positive cable and then the negative ⇒ 
.
Different control lamps may light up after connecting the battery and switch-
ing the ignition on. They will be turned off after a short trip at a speed of
between 15 - 20 km/h (10 - 12 mph). If the warning indicators remain lit,
please visit a specialised workshop to have the vehicle checked.
If the battery has been disconnected for a long time, it is possible that the
next service date is not displayed or calculated correctly ⇒ page 57. Respect
the maximum service intervals permitted ⇒ Booklet Maintenance Pro-
gramme.
Automatic consumer disconnection
The intelligent vehicle electrical system automatically implements a range
of measures to prevent the battery from discharging when high demands
are made on it: 

Anti-theft bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Anti-theft locking bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Anti-theft wheel locking bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Anti-tow system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Anti-trap functionElectric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Panoramic sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Armrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
ASR See "Brake assist systems" . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
See "Brake assist" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Turning on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Assistance systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Electronic differential lock system (EDL andXDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . 190
Assist systems Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . 190
Auto Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Braking assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Lane Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Lane Assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Optical parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Park Assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Parking sensor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Rear Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Rear assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Sign Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Start-Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Start assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Traction control system (ASR) . . . . . . . . . . 192
Traction control when accelerating (ASR) . 191
Tyre monitoring indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Auto Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Automatic belt retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Switching Auto Hold off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Switching the start assist off . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Automatic consumer disconnection . . . . . . . . 294
Automatic dipped beam control . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Changing gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
DSG automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Ignition key lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Kickdown system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Launch-Control programme . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Manually unlocking the gear selector lever . .322
Please also see "Changing gears" . . . . . . 175
See "Automatic gearbox" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
AUX-IN connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Auxiliary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164, 272 Automatic off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Remote control range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Remote control: Replacing the battery . . . 165
Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Things to note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164, 167
Auxiliary heater remote control Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Axle loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
B
BAS See "Brake assist systems" . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Battery Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Discharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
See Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Battery acid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Before starting out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Belt height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Belt tensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Service and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Belt tension limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Bicycle carrier Installing a bicycle carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Maximum load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Bonnet Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Bottle holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
368 Index

GGeneral overview of the engine compartment 351
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Glove compartment lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
H Handbrake See "Parking brake" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Hazard warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Headlamp range adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Headlight adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Headlights Adaptive headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Dipped beam headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Headlight control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Headlight washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Side light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Turning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Head restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Heated rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Heated seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Heated windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
High pressure cleaning equipment . . . . . . . . . 247
Hitch ball Electric release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 I
Ignition See "Engine and ignition" . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Safety interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Unauthorised vehicle key . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Operating fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
In case of a breakdown Securing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
In case of an emergency Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
In case of a breakdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Protecting yourself and securing the vehi-cle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
In case of emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Indication on display Sign Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Indicator Vehicle key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Information on consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Initial operations Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 63 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 58, 63
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Service interval display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Integrated child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Seat belt routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Interior monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
ISOFIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
J Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Raising the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
K
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Assigning a key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Changing the battery (vehicle key) . . . . . . . 73
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Spare key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Vehicle key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Key switch Deactivating the front passenger front air-bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Kickdown system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Knee airbag See "Airbag system" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
L
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
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