2014 Seat Alhambra ignition

118Seats and storage
Seat functions
Introduction
Additional information and warnings
● Adjust the seat position ⇒ page 10
● Seat belts ⇒ page 21
● Airbag system ⇒ page 31
● Child seats (accessories) ⇒ page 39
● Integrated child seats ⇒ page 45
● Exterior mirrors ⇒ page 111
● Luggage compartment ⇒ page 127
WARNING
Inappropriate use of the seat functions can cause severe injuries.
● Assume the proper sitting position before your trip and remain in it
throughout. This also applies to the other occupants.
● Only adjust the seat position memory when the vehicle is stationary.
● Only switch the lumbar massage function on and off when the vehicle
is stationary.
● Keep hands, fingers, feet and other limbs away from the seat operat-
ing and adjustment radius.
 Seat heating*
Fig. 79 Detailed view of
the centre console: front
seat heating controls,
here with the second
temperature level set
Fig. 80 Detailed view of
the centre console: con-
trols for the front seat
heating in vehicles
equipped with Climatron-
ic
The seat cushions can be heated electrically when the ignition is switched
on. The backrest is also heated in some versions.
Switch off seat heating if there is nobody in the seat. 

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effectAction ⇒ Fig. 79, ⇒ Fig. 80To switch system on:Press button . Seat heating is switched on fully.Adjusting the heating
output:Keep pressing button  until the required intensi-
ty is set.
To switch system off:Keep pressing button  until all of the lights are
switched off ⇒ Fig. 79, ⇒ Fig. 80.
WARNING
People whose pain and temperature threshold has been affected by some
kind of medicine, paraplegia or chronic illness (e.g. diabetes) may sus-
tain burns to the back, buttocks and legs from use of the seat heating
that may lead to a long healing process or that may never completely
heal. Seek medical advice if you have doubts regarding your health.
● People with a limit pain and temperature threshold must never use
seat heating.
CAUTION
● To avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heating, please do
not kneel on the seat or apply sharp pressure at a single point to the seat
cushion and backrest.
● Liquids, sharp objects and insulating materials on the seat could dam-
age the seat heating.
● In the event of smells, switch off the seat heating immediately and have
the unit inspected by a specialised workshop.
For the sake of the environment
The seat heating should remain on only when needed. Otherwise, it is an
unnecessary fuel waste. Seat with position memory*
Fig. 81 Memory buttons
on the outside of the
driver seat
Memory buttons
Individual settings for the driver seat and the exterior mirror can be as-
signed to each memory button.
Storing exterior mirror settings for driving forwards
● Connect the automatic parking brake.
● Move the gear lever to neutral.
● Switch the ignition on.
● Adjust the front seat and the exterior mirrors.
● Keep the SET
button held down for more than one second
⇒ Fig. 81.
● Press the required memory button for the following 10 seconds. An au-
dible warning confirms the settings have been stored.
Storing front passenger exterior mirror settings for driving in reverse gear
● Connect the automatic parking brake.
● Move the gear lever to neutral.
● Switch the ignition on. 
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● Press the required memory button.
● Select reverse gear.
● Adjust the front passenger side exterior mirror so that you can see, for
example, the kerb area.
● The new position of the mirror will be stored automatically and allocated
to the vehicle key that was used to unlock the vehicle.
Activating exterior mirror settings
● With the driver door open and the ignition turned off, push the memory
button of the corresponding door briefly.
● OR: With the ignition switched on, hold in the corresponding memory
button until the memorised position is reached.
To activate the memory function of the vehicle key
Important: a position must be memorised in the memory.
● Open the driver-side door.
● Press and hold any memory button.
● Within the following three seconds, push the button 
to open the vehi-
cle on the vehicle key. An audible warning confirms the settings have been
activated.
Adjusting the wing mirrors for driving and assigning driver seat settings to
a vehicle key
● Activate the memory function of the vehicle key
● Adjust the front seat and the exterior mirrors.
● Lock the vehicle. The settings are assigned to the vehicle key.
To deactivate the memory function of the vehicle key
Important: a position must be memorised in the memory.
● Press and hold the SET
button.
● Within the following ten seconds, push the button  to open the vehi-
cle on the vehicle key. An audible warning confirms the settings have been
deactivated. Initialising the seat position memory
The position memory system must be initialised if, for example, the driver
seat has been changed.
Initialisation deletes all memories and assignments for the seat with posi-
tion memory. The memory buttons can then be reprogrammed and the vehi-
cle keys re-assigned.
●
Open the driver door and do not get into the vehicle.
● Operating the seat settings from outside the vehicle.
● Move the angle of the seat backrest completely forwards.
● Release the control to set the angle and then press again until an audi-
ble warning is heard.
Note
The front passenger side exterior mirror automatically changes from the po-
sition stored for reversing as soon as the vehicle moves forward at a speed
of at least 15 km/h (9 mph) or when the gear selection lever is changed to a
position other than R. 

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Emptying the ashtray
● Remove the ashtray from the drink holder or lining of the door by pulling
it upwards.
● After emptying the ashtray, insert it from above into the drink holder or
door lining. 
Cigarette lighter
Fig. 120 Front centre
console: lighter
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there may be a lighter to the front of
the centre console ⇒ Fig. 120 or in the compartment to the front of the cen-
tre console.
● Push the button on the cigarette lighter inwards with the ignition on
⇒  Fig. 120.
● Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly.
● Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the cigarette on the glowing coil
⇒ 
.
● Replace the cigarette lighter in its insert.
WARNING
Undue use of the cigarette lighter may cause a fire or burns and other se-
rious injuries.
● The cigarette lighter must only be used to light cigarettes or similar.
● Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. The cigarette lighter
can be used when the ignition is switched on.
Note
The cigarette lighter can also be used with the 12 Volt power socket
⇒ page 153. 
Power sockets Introduction
Electrical equipment can be connected to the power sockets in the vehicle.
All connected appliances should be in perfect working order without any
faults.
Additional information and warnings:
● Cigarette lighter
⇒ page 152
● Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications
⇒ page 261
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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. 121 Centre console,
rear section: 12 volt pow-
er socket
Fig. 122 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. 121.
● 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. 
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Air 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 167 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 268
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 159
ONManually using the remote control.⇒ page 166
Automatically at the programmed and enabled on
time.⇒ page 167
Switching the auxiliary heater off:
Manually using the instant on/off button for the
air conditioner.⇒ page 159
OFFManually using the remote control.⇒ page 166 Automatically after the programmed time.⇒ page 167
Automatically when the light comes on  (fuel re-
serve).⇒ page 268
Automatically when the battery power drops to a
very low level.⇒ page 292
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. 
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Checking programming
If the timer has been switched on after switching the ignition off, the instant
on button 
will remain lit for around ten seconds.
WARNING
Never program the independent heating system to be activated and oper-
ated in closed, unventilated areas. The auxiliary heater fumes contain
carbon dioxide, an odourless and colourless toxic gas. Carbon monoxide
can cause people to lose consciousness. It can also cause death.

Operating instructions
The auxiliary heater exhaust system located below the vehicle must be kept
clear of snow, mud and other objects. The exhaust gases must not be ob-
structed in any way. The exhaust gases generated by the auxiliary heater are
removed via an exhaust pipe fitted underneath the vehicle.
On heating the vehicle interior, depending on the outside temperature the
warm air is first directed at the windscreen and then to the rest of the vehi-
cle interior through the air vents. If the air vents are turned towards the win-
dows, for example, the form of air distribution may be affected.
Depending on the outside temperature, the temperature at which the auxili-
ary heater warms the vehicle interior may be somewhat higher if the heating
or air conditioner temperature control is set to maximum before switching
the heating on.
Depending on the engine, vehicles with auxiliary heater may be fitted with a
second battery in the luggage compartment that is responsible for powering
the auxiliary heater. Cases in which the auxiliary heater will not switch on
●
The auxiliary heater requires about as much power as the dipped beam
headlights. If the battery charge is low, the auxiliary heater will switch off
automatically or will not even switch on. This avoids problems when starting
the engine.
● The heater will switch just once each time. The timer will also have to be
switched back on every time it is required.
Note
● Noise will be heard while the auxiliary heater is running.
● When the air humidity is high and the outside temperature low, the
heating system may evaporate condensation from the auxiliary heater. In
this case, steam may be released from underneath the vehicle. This is com-
pletely normal and there is no need to suspect a fault!
● If the auxiliary heater runs several times over a prolonged period, the ve-
hicle battery may run flat. To re-charge the battery, drive the vehicle for a
long distance. In general: drive for as much time as the auxiliary heating
was working. 