2015 Seat Alhambra warning

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Vehicle wallet compartment
The glove compartment is designed to store
the vehicle documentation.
The vehicle on-board documentation wallet
should always be kept in the glove compart-
ment. Insert it crosswise in the glove com-
partment.
Glove compartment cooling
There is an air vent ››› Fig. 107 A on the rear
panel so that cooled air from the air condi-
tioner (this must be connected) is fed into
the glove compartment. Turn the air vent to
open and close it. WARNING
The risk of serious injuries in the event of an
accident during a sudden braking manoeuvre
or turn is increased if the glove compartment
is left open.
● Keep the glove compartment closed while
the vehicle is in motion. CAUTION
For structural reasons, some model versions
will have gaps behind the glove compartment
into which small objects may fall. This could
lead to strange noises and damage to the ve-
hicle. You should therefore not keep very
small objects in the glove compartment. Storage compartments in the rear
footwell*
Fig. 108
Storage compartments in the foot-
well of the second row of seats. Move the mat to one side (where applicable).
To
open
, pull on the rear centre part of the
c
over ›››
Fig. 108 (arrow).
To
close, press the cover down. WARNING
Make sure children are properly belted in and
correctly secured to avoid severe or fatal inju-
ries while the vehicle is in motion.
● If you are using a child seat with a base or
foot, always install this base or foot correctly
and safely.
● If the vehicle has a storage compartment in
the footwell in front of the last row of seats, this compartment cannot be used as de-
signed; on the contrary, it must be filled us-
ing the specially designed accessory so that
the base or foot is correctly supported by the
closed compartment and the child seat is se-
cured properly. If this compartment is not
suitably secured when using a child seat with
a base or foot then the compartment cover
could rupture in an accident and the child will
be ejected and suffer serious injury.
●
Please read and observe the child seat
manufacturer's handling instructions. Drawers*
Fig. 109
Drawer under the front seat There may be a drawer below the front seats.
Opening and closing the drawer
To
open
, press the button on the drawer han-
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e and pull the drawer out. »
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To close
, push the drawer under the seat until
it
clicks into place. WARNING
If the drawer is open it could obstruct use of
the pedals. This could result in serious acci-
dent.
● The drawers must remain closed while the
vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, the drawer
and any objects in it could fall into the driv-
er's footwell and obstruct the pedals. Folding table*
Fig. 110
Folding table on the front seat Fold out
the table by pulling on it
›
›
› Fig. 110
(arrow).
A drink holder is built into the folding table
››› page 117
.
To
fold it back , push the folding table down
as far as possible ››› Fig. 110. WARNING
The folding table must not be folded down
while the vehicle is in motion to avoid the
risk of injuries. Portable waste bin*
Fig. 111
Left sliding door trim: portable waste
bin. The portable waste bin fits onto the bottle
holder on the trim of the left-hand sliding
door.
WARNING
Do not use the portable waste bin as an ash-
tray to avoid the risk of fire. Other storage compartments
Fig. 112
In the luggage compartment: Side
storage compartment Fig. 113
Other compartments in the boot
floor. 116

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Side compartments in the luggage
compartment
There are other compartments ››› Fig. 112 1 and
2 in the side of the boot. To open the
compartment 1 , turn the catch clockwise. To
open the compartment 2 , lift the cover.
Compartment 1 houses the factory fitted
CD
changer . The compartment lid 1 can safely
store the tray support covers.
Compartments in the boot floor
More storage compartments can be found in
the boot floor.FunctionNecessary operations
Open the rear com-
partment ››› Fig. 113
4
: 
Lift the rear of the boot floor
using the handle.
Keeping the rear com-
partment open:  Move the hook at the rear
right of the boot and hook the
boot floor onto it ››› page 100.
Closing the compart-
ment:  Push back the hook and
push the rear of the boot floor 4
down. Other storage compartments:
● in the centre console, front and rear.
● in the door trims, front and rear.
● Coat hooks on the central door pillars and
on the rear roof handles. ●
Bag hook in the luggage compartment
› ›

› page 100. WARNING
Clothing hung on the coat hooks could re-
strict the driver's view and lead to serious ac-
cidents.
● Hang the clothes from the hooks so that
driver's view is not restricted.
● The coat hook is suitable for light items of
clothing. Never place heavy, hard or sharp
objects in the bags. CAUTION
Keep the CD changer compartment closed
while the vehicle is in motion to reduce vibra-
tions that could damage the changer. Note
The first aid kit is located in the rear left com-
partment of the luggage compartment. Drink holders
Introduction Bottle holders
There is a bottle holder in the open compart-
ments in the driver and front passenger
doors and in that of the sliding door. WARNING
Improper use of the drink holders can cause
injury.
● Never place hot drinks in the drink holders.
During sudden braking or driving manoeu-
vres, the hot drink could be spilled and lead
to scalding.
● Ensure that no bottles or other object are
dropped in the driver footwell, as they could
get under the pedals and obstruct their work-
ing.
● Never place heavy containers, food or other
heavy objects in the drink holder. In the
event of an accident, these heavy objects
could be “thrown around” the vehicle interior
and cause serious injuries. WARNING
Closed bottles inside the vehicle could ex-
plode or crack due to the heat or the cold.
● Never leave a closed bottle in the vehicle if
the inside temperature is too high or too low. CAUTION
Do not leave open cans in the drink holders
when the vehicle is in motion. They could
spill during braking, for example, and cause
damage to the vehicle and the electrical sys-
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WARNING
Incorrect use of the ashtray may cause a fire
or burns and other serious injuries.
● Never put paper or other flammable objects
in the ashtray. Cigarette lighter
Fig. 117
Front centre console: lighter Depending on the vehicle equipment, there
may be a lighter to the front of the centre
console
››› Fig. 117 or in the compartment to
the fr ont
of the centre console.
● Push the button on the cigarette lighter in-
wards with the ignition on ››› Fig. 117.
● 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 serious 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 119. Power sockets
Introduction Electrical equipment can be connected to the
power sockets in the vehicle.
All connected appliances should be in per-
fect working order without any faults.
WARNING
Improper use of the power sockets or electri-
cal devices could lead to a fire and cause seri-
ous injuries.
● Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle. The power sockets and equipment
connected to them can be used when the ig-
nition is switched on. ●
Should a connected electrical device over-
heat, switch it off and unplug it immediately. CAUTION
● To avoid damage to the vehicle's electrical
system, never connect equipment that gener-
ates electrical current, such as solar panels
or battery chargers, to the 12 Volt power
sockets in order to charge the vehicle's bat-
tery.
● Only use accessories with approved elec-
tromagnetic compatibility according to cur-
rent regulations.
● To avoid damage due to voltage variations,
switch off all devices connected 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 max-
imum power absorption could damage the ve-
hicle's electrical system. For the sake of the environment
Do not leave the engine running when the ve-
hicle is at a standstill. Note
● Using devices with the engine stopped and
the ignition switched on will drain the bat-
tery. » 119
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current only flows when the childproof lock is
unlocked.LED on the power socket ››› Fig. 119
Steady green light:The childproof lock is un-
locked. The power socket can
now be used.
Flashing red light:There is some kind of fault
(e.g. disconnection due to ex-
cess current or temperature). Heat protection
The 230 Volt Euro power connector converter
switches off automatically when a certain
temperature is exceeded. This disconnect
prevents overheating in the event of an in-
crease in power consumption of the connec-
ted appliance and where the atmospheric
temperature is too high. The inverter will
switch on again automatically after it has
cooled down. Appliances that are switched
on and connected to the power socket will
start up again. Therefore, switch off all elec-
trical appliances connected to the power
socket when the current converter switches
off due to overheating.
WARNING
High voltage in the electrical installation!
● Liquids must not be spilt over the power
socket. ●
Do not plug adapters or extension cords in-
to the 230 Volt Euro power connector. Other-
wise, the built-in child safety device will
switch off and the connector will become live.
● Do not plug current conductors such as a
knitting needle into the 230 Volt Euro power
connector. CAUTION
● Always follow the operating instructions for
the appliances to be connected!
● Never exceed the maximum power rating as
this could damage the vehicle's general elec-
trical system.
● 12 volt power socket:
– Only use accessories with approved elec-
tromagnetic compatibility according to
current regulations.
– Never power the socket.
● 230 Volt Euro power socket:
– Do not plug in devices or connectors that
are too heavy (e.g. a transformer) into the
power socket.
– Do not connect lamps which contain a ne-
on tube.
– Only plug appliances with a voltage that
matches the power socket voltage into
the power socket.
– Where devices have with a high start-up
current, surge protection prevents them
from switching on. In this case, unplug the device and try plugging it back in af-
ter around 10 seconds.
Note
● Some appliances may not work properly in
the 230 Volt Euro power connector due to a
lack of power (Watts).
● The 230 Watt Euro power connector can be
modified for 115 Watt appliances and vice
versa. Consult a specialist shop for advice on
accessories to adapt the connector. SEAT rec-
ommends taking your car in for technical
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Air conditioning
Air conditioner Introduction Viewing Climatronic information
The factory-fitted radio or navigation system
screen briefly displays information relating to
Climatronic.
The units of temperature measurement is dis-
played on the factory-installed radio or navi-
gation system and, depending on the vehicle
equipment, can be set using the
Configura-
tion menu on the instrument panel. WARNING
Reduced visibility through the windows in-
creases the risk of serious accidents.
● Ensure that all windows are free of ice and
snow and that they are not fogged up pre-
venting a clear view of everything outside.
● The maximum heat output required to de-
frost windows quickly is only available when
the engine has reached its normal running
temperature. Only drive when you have good
visibility. ●
Always ensure that you use the air condi-
tioner and heated rear window to maintain
good visibility.
● Never leave the air recirculation on for a
long period of time. If the cooling system is
switched off and air recirculation mode
switched on, the windows can mist over very
quickly, considerably limiting visibility.
● Switch air recirculation mode off when it is
not required. WARNING
Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and re-
duce driver concentration possibly resulting
in a serious accident.
● Never leave the fresh air fan turned off or
use the air recirculation for long periods of
time; the air in the vehicle interior will not be
refreshed. CAUTION
● Switch the air conditioner off if you think it
may be broken. This will avoid additional
damage. Have the air conditioner checked by
a specialised workshop.
● Repairs to the air conditioner require spe-
cialist knowledge and special tools. SEAT rec-
ommends taking your car in for technical
service. ●
Do not smoke when air recirculation is
switched on in vehicles with an air condition-
er. The smoke taken in could lie on the cool-
ing system vaporiser and on the activated
charcoal cartridge of the dust and pollen fil-
ter, leading to a permanently unpleasant
smell. Note
● When the cooling system is turned off, air
coming from the outside will not be dried. To
avoid fogging up the windows, SEAT recom-
mends leaving the cooler (compressor) on. To
do this, press the A/C button. The button
lamp should light up.
● If the humidity and temperature outside the
vehicle are high, condensation can drip off
the evaporator in the cooling system and
form a pool underneath the vehicle, this is
completely normal and there is no need to
suspect a leak.
● Keep the air intake slots in front of the
windscreen free of snow, ice and leaves to en-
sure heating and cooling are not impaired,
and to prevent the windows from misting
over. 122

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CAUTION
Never place food, medicines or other heat-
sensitive objects close to the air vents. Being
heat-sensitive, they may be damaged or
made unsuitable for use by the air coming
from the air vents. Note
The air from the vents flows through the vehi-
cle interior and out through the outlets below
the rear window. The slots must not be cov-
ered with items of clothing or other objects. Air recirculation mode
Air recirculation mode prevents the ambient
air from entering the interior.
When the outside temperature is very high,
selecting manual air recirculation mode for a
short period refreshes the vehicle interior
more quickly.
For safety reasons, air recirculation mode is
switched off when the
 button is press-
ed or the air distributor turned to  ››› .
Switching the recirculation mode on and off
manually on the air conditioning (Electronic
manual air conditioning) 
Switching on : press the button
 u
nti l the
lamp on the button lights up. Switching off: press the button

until the
lamp on the button switches off.
Switching the recirculation mode on and off
manually on the Climatronic 
Switching on: press the button  until the
l

amp on the button lights up.
Switching off
: press the button  until the
lamp on the button switches off.
Automatic air recirculation mode 
Fresh air enters the vehicle interior in posi-
tion . If the system detects a high con-
centration of hazardous substances in the
ambient air, air recirculation mode is switch-
ed on automatically. When the level of impur-
ities drops to within a normal range, recircu-
lation mode is switched off.
The system is unable to detect unpleasant
smells.
With the following outside temperatures and
conditions the air recirculation does not
switch on automatically:
● The cooling system is switched on (the A/C button is lit up) and the outside temperature
is below +3 °C (+38 °F).
● The cooling system and the windscreen
wipers are switched off and the outside tem-
perature is below +10 °C (+50 °F).
● The cooling system is switched off and the
outside temperature is below +15 °C (+59 °F). The windscreen wiper is switched
on.
Switching the automatic air recirculation
mode on and off
Switching on
: press the button

until the
right

lamp on the button lights up.
Switching off
: press the button  until all
the lamps on the button are switched off.
Switching the automatic air recirculation
mode off temporarily
● Press the  button once to temporarily
switch to manual air recirculation mode in
the event of unpleasant smells from outside.
The left indicator lamp turns on.
● After more than two seconds, press the 
button again to restart automatic air recircu-
lation. The right indicator lamp turns on. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ››› in Intro-
duction on page 122.
● If the c

ooling system is switched off and air
recirculation mode switched on, the windows
can mist over very quickly, considerably limit-
ing visibility.
● Switch air recirculation mode off when it is
not required. » 127
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CAUTION
Do not smoke when air recirculation is
switched on in vehicles with an air condition-
er. The smoke taken in could lie on the cool-
ing system vaporiser and on the activated
charcoal cartridge of the dust and pollen fil-
ter, leading to a permanently unpleasant
smell. Note
Climatronic: air recirculation mode switches
on to prevent exhaust gas from entering the
vehicle interior when it is in reverse and
while the automatic windscreen wipers are
working. 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 130 on the dash panel.
In w int
er, the auxiliary heater can be used in
heat mode before switching on the ignition to
remove any ice, mist or snow from the wind-
screen (thin layers only). WARNING
The auxiliary heater fumes contain carbon di-
oxide, an odourless and colourless toxic gas.
Carbon monoxide can cause people to lose
consciousness. 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 ex-
haust 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
123
ONManually using the remote control.››› page
129
Automatically at the programmed
and enabled on time.››› page
130
Switching the auxiliary heater off: 
Manually using the instant on/off
button for the air conditioner.›››
page
123
OFFManually using the remote control.››› page
129
Automatically after the programmed
time.››› page
130
Automatically when the light comes
on  (fuel reserve).››› page
206
Automatically when the battery pow-
er drops to a very low level.››› page
227 Things to note
After switching the auxiliary heater off, it con-
tinues to run for a short period to completely
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