2015 Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual

Transport and practical equipment
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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●
Unshielded equipment can cause interfer-
ence on the radio equipment and the vehi-
cle's electrical system.
● Interference can occur on the radio's AM
waveband if electrical appliances are used
near the rear window aerial. Vehicle power sockets
Fig. 118
Centre console, rear section: 12 volt
socket Fig. 119
Rear centre console: 230 Volt Euro
power socket Depending on your vehicle version, you may
have a 12-volt power socket and/or a 230
volt power socket.
Maximum power consumptionPower sock-
etMaximum power consumption
12 Volts120 Watts
230 Volts150 Watts (300 Watt peak)
The maximum capacity of each power socket
must not be exceeded. The power consump-
tion is indicated on the rating plate of each
appliance.
Where two or more appliances are connected
at the same time, the total rating 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 switched on will
drain the battery. Therefore, electrical devi-
ces connected to the power socket can 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 ignition 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. 118 .
● At the r
ear right of the luggage compart-
ment.
230 Volt Euro power socket*
The power socket only works when the en-
gine is running ››› .
Connecting an electrical appliance: plug the
device into the power socket as far as possi-
ble to unlock the built-in childproof lock. The
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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

Air conditioning
Controls Fig. 120
Detailed view of the centre console: Electronic manual air condition-
ing controls Fig. 121
Detailed view of the centre console: Climatronic controls To switch a function on or off, press the ap-
propriate button. Press the button again to
switch off the function.
The LED on each control lights up to indicate
that the respective function of a control has
been switched on.
Some Climatronic controls may also be on
the air conditioner control panel located in
the rear centre console. These controls are
used to make the appropriate settings for the
rear seats.
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OperationCon-
trol
buttonAdditional information. Electronic
manual air conditioning ››› Fig. 120;
Climatronic ››› Fig. 121.
1Tem-
pera- ture
 ... 
Electronic manual air conditioning : rotate the
control to adjust the temperature accordingly.
In the
 MAX position, the cooling output will
be set to maximum. The air recirculation
mode and the cooling system are automati-
cally switched on.
Climatronic: the left and right sides can be
adjusted separately. Rotate the control to ad-
just the temperature accordingly.
2 Fan

Electronic manual air conditioning : Setting 0:
air fan and air conditioning system (manual)
switched off, setting 4: maximum setting of
fan.
Climatronic: the power of the fan is automati-
cally adjusted. Rotate the control to manually
adjust the fan.
3 Air
distri-
bution
Electronic manual air conditioning : rotate the
continuous control to direct the airflow to the
desired area.
Climatronic: the airflow will be automatically
adjusted to a comfortable flow. It can also be
switched on manually with the buttons 3
.
4Climatronic: display of the selected interior
temperature for the left and right sides.
Con-
trol
buttonAdditional information. Electronic
manual air conditioning ››› Fig. 120;
Climatronic ››› Fig. 121. 
Electronic manual air conditioning
: defrost
function. The airflow is directed at the wind-
screen. In this position, air recirculation is au-
tomatically switched off or is not switched on.
Increase the fan power to clear the wind-
screen of condensation as soon as possible.
to dry the air, the cooling system will auto-
matically switch on. 
Climatronic: defrost function. The air drawn
in from outside the vehicle is directed at the
windscreen and air recirculation is automati-
cally switched off. To defrost the windscreen
more quickly, the air is dehumidified at tem-
peratures over approximately +3 °C (+38 °F)
and the fan runs at maximum output.

The air is directed at the chest of driver and
passengers by the dash panel air vents.

Air distribution towards the footwell.

Electronic manual air conditioning
: air distri-
bution towards the windscreen and the foot-
well. 
Climatronic: upward air distribution.

Heated rear window: only works when the en-
gine is running and switches off automatical-
ly after a 10 minutes.

Electronic manual air conditioning
: air recir-
culation ››› page 127.
Con-
trol
buttonAdditional information. Electronic
manual air conditioning ››› Fig. 120;
Climatronic ››› Fig. 121. 
Climatronic: manual and automatic air recir-
culation
››› page 127. 
Instant auxiliary heating on/off button
››› page 128. 

Buttons for the seat heating ››› page 93. 
Climatronic: depending on the vehicle equip-
ment there may be a button for the wind-
screen heating on the air conditioner control
panel. The windscreen heating only works
when the engine is running and switches off
automatically after a few minutes.

Press the button to switch on or off the cool-
ing system.

Climatronic: accept the temperature selection
for the driver and front passenger sides.
When the
SYNC
button light is lit, the temper-
ature settings on the driver side also apply to
the passenger side. Press the button or ad-
just the temperature control for the passen-
ger side in order to set a different tempera-
ture. No lamp lights up on the button. 
Climatronic: automatic temperature, fan, and
air distribution control. Press the button to
switch on the function. The control lamp
lights up on the
AUTO
button.124

Air conditioningCon-
trol
buttonAdditional information. Electronic
manual air conditioning ››› Fig. 120;
Climatronic ››› Fig. 121. 
Climatronic: press the
REAR button to adjust
the air conditioner for the rear seats from the
front seats. A lamp is lit on the REAR
button if
the feature is activated. The settings for the
rear seats will be displayed. Press the button
again to switch the function off or do not
touch any other button for around 10 sec-
onds. 
Climatronic: Press the
REST button to use the
heat that the engine produces. When the en-
gine is still warm but the ignition switched
off, the heat given off by the engine can be
used to keep the vehicle interior warm. The REST
button will light up when the function is
switched on. The function will switch off after
around 30 minutes and if the battery level is
low. 
a)
Switch off.
Electronic manual air conditioning
: turn the
fan switch to setting 0.
Climatronic: press the OFF
button or manual-
ly set the fan to 0. When the device is switch-
ed off the OFF
button will light up.
a)
Depending on the version of the model. Note
● Not all Climatronic buttons are operational
in REAR mode.
● The REAR button is locked in defrost mode. Rear operation
Fig. 122
Centre console: details of the con-
trols in the rear seats
Control
››› Fig. 122Description
ATemperature selector
BAir flow regulator Air conditioner user instructions
The interior cooling system only works when
the engine is running and fan is switched on.
The air conditioner operates most effectively
with the windows and the electric sliding
panoramic roof closed. However, if the vehi-
cle has heated up after standing in the sun
for some time, the air inside can be cooled
more quickly by opening the windows and
the sliding electric panoramic sunroof briefly.Setting for conditions of optimal visibility
When the air conditioning is switched on, the
temperature and the air humidity in the vehi-
cle interior drop. In this way, when the out-
side air humidity is high, the windows do not
mist over and comfort for the vehicle occu-
pants is improved.
Electronic manual air conditioning
● Switch off the air recirculation ››› page 127.
● Set the fan to the required setting.
● Turn the temperature control to the centre
position.
● Open and direct all the air outlets in the
dash panel ››› page 126 .
● Turn the air di

stribution control to the re-
quired position.
With Climatronic
● Press the AUTO button.
● Set the temperature to +22 °C (+72 °F).
● Open and direct all the air outlets in the
dash panel ››› page 126 .
C lim

atronic: Switching the measuring units
for temperature on the radio display or the
navigation system installed with the default
settings
Switching the temperature indication from
Celsius to Fahrenheit on the radio display or »
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the navigation system is carried out in the
menu on the instrument panel ››› page 51.
The cooling system does not switch on
If the air conditioning system cannot be
switched on, this may be caused by the fol-
lowing:
● The engine is not running.
● The fan is switched off.
● The air conditioning fuse is blown. ●
The outside temperature is lower than ap-
proximately +3 °C (+38 °F).
● The air conditioner compressor has been
temporarily switched off because the engine
coolant temperature is too high.
● Another fault in the vehicle. Have the air
conditioner checked by a specialised work-
shop.
Things to note
If the humidity and temperature outside the
vehicle are high, condensation
can drip off the vaporiser in the cooling system and form
a pool underneath the vehicle. This is normal
and does not indicate a leak! Note
After starting the engine, any residual humid-
ity in the air conditioner could mist over the
windscreen. Switch on the defrost function as
soon as possible to clear the windscreen of
condensation. Air vents
Fig. 123
Air vents in the dash panel Air vents
Never close the air vents
››› Fig. 123 A com-
pletely to ensure heating, cooling and venti-
lation inside the vehicle. ●
Turn the thumbwheel in the required direc-
tion to open and close the air vents. When
the thumbwheel is in the  position, the cor-
r e

sponding air vent is closed.
● Change the air direction using the ventila-
tion grille lever. There are other air vents that cannot be ad-
justed on the dash panel
B , in the footwell
and in the rear area of the interior.
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