2015 Seat Alhambra mirror

Lights and visibilityLeaving home: necessary operations
To switch sys-
tem off:
– Automatically, at the end of the delay
period.
– When the vehicle is locked.
– When the light switch is turned to po-
sition
.
– When the ignition is switched on. Lighting around the exterior mirrors
The lighting around the exterior mirrors illu-
minates the door area on entering and leav-
ing the vehicles. It comes on when the vehi-
cle is unlocked, when the vehicle door is
opened and when the “Coming home” or
“Leaving home” function is switched on. If
the equipment includes the light sensor, the
lighting around the exterior mirrors only
comes when it is dark.
Note
● The time taken for the headlights to go off
can be changed in the Lights & Visibility menu
and the f u

nction can be switched on or off
››› page 47.
● When the “Comin

g home” function is on, if
the vehicle door is opened there is no audible
warning signal to advise that the light is still
on. Adhesive strips for headlights or
adjusting headlights
In those countries where vehicles drive on
the other side of the road to the home coun-
try, the asymmetric dipped beam may dazzle
drivers of oncoming vehicles. Therefore,
when driving abroad, adhesive strips should
be attached to the headlights or the head-
lights should be adjusted accordingly.
The direction of the headlights can be adjus-
ted from the instrument panel, in the
Tourist
light submenu of the Configuration menu
››› page 51
.
F or tho

se vehicles in which it is not possible
to adjust the headlights from the menu, ad-
hesive strips are used to cover certain parts
of the headlamp cover or the headlights may
be adjusted at a specialised workshop. For
further information, please refer to a special-
ised workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a
technical service. Note
Use of the Tourist light option and the adhe-
sives on the headlights is only allowed if they
are to be used for a short period of time. To
modify the direction of the headlights perma-
nently, please take the vehicle to a special-
ised workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a
technical service centre. Headlight range control, instrument
and switch lighting
Fig. 62
Next to the steering wheel: instru-
ment and switch lighting control 1 and
headlight range control 2 1
Instrument and switch lighting
When the headlights are switched on, the
brightness of the instruments and switch
lighting can be regulated by turning the
switch ››› Fig. 62 1 .
2 Headlight range control
The headlight range control ››› Fig. 62 2 is
modified according to the value of the head-
light beam and the vehicle load status. This
offers the driver optimum visibility and the
headlights do not dazzle oncoming drivers
››› .
The headlights can only be adjusted when
the dipped beam is switched on. »
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Lights and visibility
Vanity mirror light
There may be a vanity mirror, with a cover, on
the rear of the sun visor. When the cover is
opened ››› Fig. 63 2 a light comes on.
The lamp goes out when the vanity mirror
cover is closed or the sun visor is pushed
back up. WARNING
Sun visors and sun blinds may reduce visibili-
ty when open.
● Always roll or fold sun blinds and visors
away when not in use. Note
The light above the sun visor automatically
switches off after a few minutes in certain
conditions. This prevents the battery from
discharging. Rear side window sun blinds
Fig. 64
On the rear right-hand window: sun
blind The sun blinds for the vehicle interior are fit-
ted in the side panels of the windows.
● Pull the sun blind by the handle ›››
Fig. 64
A up to the top.
● Hook both rings of the fastening rod in the
spaces provided B . Check that the sun blind
is securely hooked into the spaces provided
when it has been lowered B .
● To put the sun blind away, unhook it at the
top and lower by hand ››› .
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the blind or the interior
trim, do not lower the sun blind “quickly”. Windscreen wiper and window
wiper systems
Introduction WARNING
Water from the windscreen washer water bot-
tle may freeze on the windscreen if it does
not contain enough anti-freeze, reducing for-
ward visibility.
● In winter, ensure the windscreen washer
contains enough anti-freeze.
● In cold conditions, you should not use the
wash/wipe system unless you have warmed
the windscreen with the ventilation system.
The antifreeze could freeze on the windscreen
and reduce visibility. WARNING
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility
and increase the risk of accident and serious
injury.
● Always replace damaged or worn blades or
blades which do not clean the windscreen
correctly. CAUTION
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper
blades are not frozen to the glass before us-
ing the wipers for the first time. In cold
weather, it may help to leave the vehicle » 81Technical specifications
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Rear vision mirror Introduction WARNING
The automatic anti-dazzle rear vision mirror
contains an electrolytic fluid which may leak
if the mirror is broken. This could cause irrita-
tion to the skin, eyes and respiratory organs.
● The electrolytic fluid may cause irritation to
the skin, eyes and respiratory organs, partic-
ularly in individuals suffering from asthma or
other illnesses. Make sure that adequate
quantities of fresh air enter and leave the ve-
hicle if it is not possible to open all the doors
and windows.
● If the electrolytic fluid comes into contact
with eyes or skin, wash the area for at least
15 minutes with plenty of water, and seek
medical advice.
● If the electrolytic fluid comes into contact
with shoes or clothing, wash the area for at
least 15 minutes with plenty of water. Wash
shoes and clothing before wearing them
again.
● If the electrolytic fluid is swallowed, wash
your mouth with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes. Do not try to provoke vomiting
unless recommended by a Doctor. Seek medi-
cal advice immediately. CAUTION
In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle
rear vision mirror breaks, an electrolyte fluid
may leak. This liquid attacks plastic surfaces.
Therefore, it should be cleaned as fast as
possible with a damp sponge or similar. Rear vision mirror
Fig. 69
Manual anti-dazzle function for rear
vision mirror Fig. 70
Automatic anti-dazzle function for
rear vision mirror The driver should always adjust the rear vi-
sion mirror to permit adequate visibility
through the rear window.
Manual anti-dazzle function for interior rear
vision mirror
● Basic position: point the lever at the bot-
tom of the mirror forwards.
● Pull the lever to the back to select the anti-
dazzle function ››› Fig. 69 .
Aut om
atic anti-dazzle function for interior
mirror
Legend for the
Fig. 70:
Control lamp
Control
Light incidence sensor »
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Operation
This function can be activated and deactiva-
ted by pressing the rear-view mirror switch
››› Fig. 70 2 . When it is activated, the warn-
ing lamp lights up 1 .
When the ignition is on, the sensor 3
auto-
matic a
lly moves the rear vision mirror to the
anti-dazzle position depending upon the in-
cidence of the light from behind.
The automatic anti-dazzle function is deacti-
vated when reverse gear is engaged or the in-
terior or reading lights are on. Note
If the light is obstructed or prevented from
reaching the sensor, e.g. by the sun blinds,
the rear vision mirror with automatic anti-
dazzle function will not operate correctly. Exterior mirrors
Fig. 71
In the driver door: exterior mirror con-
trols
Turn the knob to the required position: 
Electric folding exterior mirrors
››› . 
Switch on the exterior mirror heating This only
heats up if the ambient temperature is less
than +20 °C (+68 °F).

Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror by turning
the knob forward, backward, to the right or to
the left.

Adjust the right-hand exterior mirror by turning
the knob forward, backward, to the right or to
the left.

Zero position. Exterior mirror unfolded, exterior
mirror heating off, adjustment of exterior mir-
ror not possible. Synchronised mirror adjustment
●
In the Settings - Convenience
menu, sel
ect
whether or not
the mirrors should move in
synchronisation ››› page 47
.
● Turn the knob to position L.
● Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror. The
right exterior mirror will be adjusted at the
same time (synchronised).
● If necessary the right exterior mirror adjust-
ment may need correcting. turn the control to
position
R.
Automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirror, driver
side
The automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirror is
controlled in the same way as the automatic
anti-dazzle rear vision mirror ››› page 85.
Store the reverse settings for the passenger
exterior mirror ● Select the vehicle key in which the setting
is to be stored.
● Use this key to unlock the vehicle.
● Connect the automatic parking brake.
● Switch the ignition on.
● Move the gear lever to neutral.
● In the menu Settings - Convenience activate
the function Mirror adjustment.
● Select reverse gear.
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● 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 stor-
ed automatically and allocated to the vehicle
key that was used to unlock the vehicle. For
vehicles with seat memory, please see
››› page 93 .
A ctiv
ating the passenger exterior mirror
settings
● Turn the exterior mirror knob to position R.
● With the ignition switched on, select re-
verse gear.
● The stored position of the passenger exteri-
or mirror for reverse gear is deleted when
driving forwards at 15 km/h (9 mph), or if the
knob is turned from position R to another po-
sition. WARNING
Fold and unfold the exterior mirror, taking
care to avoid injuries.
● Only fold or unfold the exterior mirror when
there is no-one in the way of the mirror.
● When moving the mirror, take care not to
trap fingers between the mirror and the mir-
ror bracket. WARNING
Failure to correctly estimate the distance of
the vehicle behind could lead to serious acci-
dent.
● Rear-view convex or aspheric mirrors in-
crease the field of vision, however objects ap-
pear smaller and further away in the mirrors.
● The use of these mirrors to estimate the
distance to the next vehicle when changing
lane is imprecise and could result in serious
accident.
● If possible, use the rear vision mirror to es-
timate distances to vehicles behind you or in
other circumstances.
● Make sure that the rear visibility is ade-
quate. CAUTION
● Before entering a car wash, always ensure
that the exterior mirrors are correctly folded
in.
● Electrically-folding exterior mirrors should
not be folded and unfolded mechanically as
this may damage the electrical operation. For the sake of the environment
The exterior mirror heating should be switch-
ed off when it is no longer needed. Other-
wise, it is an unnecessary fuel waste. Note
● The exterior mirror heating initially heats
up with a high power, after two minutes the
heat will depend upon the ambient tempera-
ture.
● In the event of faults, the electric exterior
mirrors can be adjusted manually by pressing
the edge of the mirror surface. 87Technical specifications
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Operation
Seats and head restraints
Adjusting the seats and head
restraints Manually adjusting the front seat Fig. 72
Front left seat controls The controls are mirrored for the front right-
hand seat.
Mechanically and electrically adjusted con-
trols can be combined on the seat.Fig. 72FunctionNecessary operations
1
Moving the
head restraint
backwards or
forwards.Pull the lever and move
the seat forwards. The
front seat must be engag-
ed when the lever is re-
leased!
Fig. 72FunctionNecessary operations
2Adjusting the
lumbar sup-
port*.Turn the lever.
3Adjusting the
seat backrest
angle.Turn the wheel.
4Adjusting the
seat height.Pull the lever up or push
down (several times if
necessary) from its home
position. Electrical controls on the front seat*
Fig. 73
Adjusting the front left seat forwards
or backwards, the height, the seat angle and
the front seat backrest Fig. 74
Adjusting the lumbar support The controls are mirrored for the front right-
hand seat.
Mechanically and electrically adjusted con-
trols can be combined on the seat.
Fig. 73 Press the control in the direction of the
arrow:
A
1Move the seat backwards or for-
wards.
2 and
3Raise or lower the seat.
2 or 3Adjust the seat angle.
BForwards
or back- wards.Adjust the seat backrest angle. 88

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Seat with position memory* Fig. 82
Memory buttons on the outside of the
driver seat Memory buttons
Individual settings for the driver seat and the
exterior mirror can be assigned to each mem-
ory 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 mir-
rors.
● Keep the SET button held down for more
than one second ››› Fig. 82 .
● Pr e
ss the required memory button for the
following 10 seconds. An audible 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.
● 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 stor-
ed 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 corr
esponding 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 vehicle on the vehi-cle key. An audible warning confirms the set-
tings 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 mir-
rors.
● 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 10 seconds, push the
open button  on the vehicle key. An audi-
ble warning confirms the settings have been
deactivated.
Initialising the seat position memory
The position memory system must be restar-
ted if, for example, the driver seat has been
changed.
Restarting deletes all memories and assign-
ments for the seat with position memory. The
memory buttons can then be reprogrammed
and the vehicle keys re-assigned.
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Seats and head restraints
● 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 com-
pletely forwards.
● Release the control to set the angle and
then press again until an audible warning is
heard. Note
The front passenger side exterior mirror auto-
matically changes from the position 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. Convenient entry function for the third
row of seats
Fig. 83
Second row of seats: convenient entry
function controls The outer seats of the second row can be fol-
ded to make it easier to get in and out of the
third row of seats.
Folding down the second row seats
● If necessary, open the belt loop and wind
up the seat belt by hand.
● If necessary, remove the side head restraint
of the integrated child seat ›››
page 33.
● If necessary, raise the armrests.
● Remove any objects located in the footwell
of the second row of seats, where applicable
››› .●
Push the head restraint down as far as it
will go ››› page 6
.
● Pu
sh the lever ››› Fig. 83 1 forwards and
fold the seat backrest of the rear seat. This
seat folds forward completely ››› and can
still be moved further forward.
● Always take care when entering and leav-
ing the vehicle ››› .
Repositioning the seat in the second row
● Lift the seat backrest of the rear seat in an
upright position. The entire seat folds back-
wards ››› .
● Make sure that the rear seat is securely en-
gaged so that the seat belts can provide
proper protection in the rear seats. The red
mark ››› Fig. 83 2 should no longer be visi-
ble ››› in Folding down rear seats to create
load space on page 102.
Emergency exit function
If the lever ››› Fig. 83 1 does not work, e.g.
after an accident, the seats on the second
row can be folded forwards from the third row
to allow vehicle occupants of the third row of
seats to get out of the vehicle ››› .
● Pull the handle ››› Fig. 83 3 back and fold
the seat backrest of the rear seat. The com-
plete rear seat folds forward ››› .
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