2015 Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual

Transport and practical equipment
roof. All these system components are
available from a technical service centre.
Securing the base supports and roof carrier
system
Always secure the base supports and roof
carrier system correctly.
The roof carrier system must always be instal-
led exactly according to the instructions pro-
vided.
The position openings are located on the in-
ner side of the side roof rods ››› Fig. 99 . WARNING
If the base supports and the roof carrier sys-
tem are incorrectly fitted or used in an unsuit-
able manner, the entire system could break
free causing accident and injury.
● Always take the manufacturer assembly in-
structions into account.
● Only use base supports and roof carrier
systems that are not damaged and are cor-
rectly fitted.
● The base support should only be fitted to
the points indicated in the diagram ››› Fig. 99.
● Sec ur
e the base supports and roof carrier
system correctly.
● Check the screws and attachments before
driving and after a short distance. During
each long journey, check the attachments
during every break. ●
Always fit the roof carrier system correctly
for wheels, skis, surfboards, etc.
● Never modify or repair the basic supports
or roof carrier system. Note
Read and take into account the instructions
included with the roof carrier system fitted
and keep them in the vehicle. Loading the roof carrier system
Loads can only be correctly secured when the
roof carrier system is correctly fitted
››› .
Maximum authorised roof load
The maximum authorised roof load is 100 kg
(about 220 lbs) . The roof load includes the
r oof

carrier system and the load being trans-
ported ››› .
Always check the roof carrier system weight
and the weight of the load to be transported
and, if necessary, weigh them. Never exceed
the maximum authorised roof load.
If you are using a roof carrier with a lower
weight rating, you cannot transport the maxi-
mum roof load. Do not exceed the maximum
weight limit for the roof carrier given in the
fitting instructions. Distributing a load
Uniformly distribute loads and secure them
correctly
››› .
Check attachments
After fitting the base supports and the roof
carrier system, always check the attachments
after a short trip and at regular intervals. WARNING
Exceeding the maximum authorised roof load
can result in accidents and/or vehicle dam-
age.
● Never surpass the maximum authorised
weight for the roof, the maximum authorised
weight on the axles and the total maximum
authorised weight of the vehicle.
● Never exceed the capacity of the roof carri-
er system even if this is less than the maxi-
mum authorised roof load.
● Secure heavy items as far forward as possi-
ble and, in general, distribute the vehicle
load uniformly. WARNING
Loose and incorrectly secured loads can fall
from the roof carrier system causing acci-
dents and injury.
● Always use suitable ropes and straps in
good condition.
● Always secure loads correctly. 111
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Operation
Storage compartments Introduction Storage compartments must only be used to
store light or small objects.
The front central armrest compartment hous-
es the factory-fitted
AUX-IN or multimedia
(MEDIA-IN) connection sockets.
The factory-fitted
CD changer is located in the
left-hand storage compartment of the boot. WARNING
In the event of sudden braking movements or
turns, loose objects may be thrown around
the vehicle interior. This could cause serious
injuries to passengers and cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle.
● Do not transport animals or place hard,
heavy or sharp objects inside the vehicle in:
open storage compartments, dash panel, rear
shelf, items of clothing or bags.
● While driving, always keep object compart-
ments closed. WARNING
Objects falling into the driver's footwell could
prevent use of the pedals. This could lead the
driver to lose control of the vehicle, increas-
ing the risk of a serious accident. ●
Make sure the pedals can be used at all
times, with no objects rolling underneath
them.
● The floor mat should always be secured to
the floor.
● Never place other mats or rugs on top of
the original mat supplied by the factory.
● Make sure that no objects can fall into the
driver's footwell while the vehicle is in mo-
tion. CAUTION
● Objects on the shelf could chafe against
the wires of the heating element in the heat-
ed rear window and cause damage.
● Do not keep heat-sensitive objects, food or
medicines inside the vehicle. Heat and cold
could damage them or render them useless.
● Light-transparent objects placed inside the
vehicle, such as lenses, magnifying glasses
or transparent suction caps on the windows,
may concentrate the sun's rays and cause
damage to the vehicle. Note
The ventilating slits between the heated rear
window and the shelf must not be covered so
that used air can escape from the vehicle. Spectacle case in the roof console
Fig. 100
On the roof console: sunglasses
storage compartment. To
open
, press and release the button
›

›› Fig. 100 (arrow).
To
close, press the cover upwards until it
clicks into place.
To ensure the interior monitoring works cor-
rectly, the spectacle case must be closed
when the vehicle is locked ››› page 62.
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Storage compartment on the roof
console Fig. 101
On the roof console: storage com-
partment To
open
press the button and release it
›
›› Fig. 101.
To
close, press the storage compartment up-
wards until it clicks into place.
To ensure interior monitoring works properly,
the storage compartments must be closed
when the vehicle is locked ››› page 62. Compartment on the instrument
panel*
Fig. 102
Storage compartment on the dash
panel The storage compartment on the instrument
panel may have a cover.
To
open
, press the button on the cover
›
›› Fig. 102 (arrow).
To
close, press the cover down until it clicks
into place. Compartment on the centre console Fig. 103
Compartment in the front centre con-
sole. There is an open compartment on the centre
console
››› Fig. 103 in which there may be a
12 v

olt power socket ››› page 119.
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Compartment in the front central
armrest Fig. 104
Storage compartment in the front
central armrest. To
open
, fully lift the central armrest in the di-
r
ection of the arrow ››› Fig. 104.
To
close, lower the central armrest. WARNING
The centre armrest may limit the freedom of
movement of the driver's arm and cause a se-
rious accident.
● Keep the centre armrest compartments
closed while the vehicle is in motion. WARNING
The centre armrest is not designed for chil-
dren to sit on! Card compartments*
Fig. 105
Centre console, lower section: card
compartment To the bottom of the centre console there is a
compartment
››› Fig. 105 1 for coins, cards,
car park tickets and similar items. Note
To avoid theft or use by others, do not use the
compartment to store credit or ATM cards or
similar. Glove compartment
Fig. 106
Glove compartment Fig. 107
Glove compartment open Opening and closing the glove compartment
Unlock the glove compartment where neces-
sary. The glove compartment is locked when
the key slot is vertical.
Pull the lever to
open
›
›› Fig. 106
.
Press the cover upwards to close.
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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-
dl

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
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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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Note
The drink holders can be removed for clean-
ing. Drink holders in front centre console
Fig. 114
Front centre console: drink holder ●
To open
, move the cover backwards
›
›› Fig. 114.
● To
close, move the cover forwards. Drink
holders, rear* Fig. 115
Centre console, rear section: folding
out the drink holder Opening and closing the drink holder in the
rear centre console
● To open
, move the drink holder downwards
in the dir

ection of the arrow ››› Fig. 115.
● To
close, lift the drink holder.
The thir

d row of seats has a drink holder in
the side trim compartment on the rear left. Ashtray and cigarette lighter*
Ashtray Fig. 116
Front centre console: ashtray closed There are ashtrays located on the front of the
centre console
››› Fig. 116 and on the rear lin-
in g of

the rear door.
Opening and closing the ashtray
● To open, lift the ashtray cover.
● T

o
close, push the ashtray cover down.
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.
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