2015 Seat Alhambra child lock

Operation
● Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
● Brake early.
● If necessary, read the instructions for driv-
ing with a trailer ››› page 179.
● If necessary, read the instructions for driv-
ing with a roof carrier system ››› page 110. WARNING
A sliding load could considerably affect the
stability and safety of the vehicle resulting in
an accident with serious consequences.
● Secure loads correctly so they do not move.
● When transporting heavy objects, use suit-
able ropes or straps.
● Lock the seat backs in vertical position. Loading luggage compartment
Introduction Always transport heavy loads in the luggage
compartment and place the seat backs in a
vertical position. Always use the fastening
rings with suitable rope or straps. Never over-
load the vehicle. Both the carrying capacity
as well as the distribution of the load in the
vehicle have effects on the driving behaviour
and braking ability
››› . WARNING
When the vehicle is not in use or being
watched, always lock the doors and the rear
lid to reduce the risk of serious injury or
death.
● Do not leave children unwatched, especial-
ly when the boot is open. Children could
climb into the luggage compartment, close
the rear lid from inside and be unable to es-
cape themselves. This could lead to serious
injury or death.
● Never allow children to play in or around
the vehicle.
● Never transport people in the luggage com-
partment. WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects can
cause serious injury in case of a sudden ma-
noeuvring or breaking or in case of an acci-
dent. This is especially true when objects are
struck by a detonating airbag and fired
through the vehicle interior. To reduce the
risks, please note the following:
● Secure all objects in the vehicle. Always
place equipment and heavy objects in the
boot.
● Always secure objects with suitable ropes
or straps so that they cannot be pushed in-
side the cabin and move around the areas
around the front or side airbags in the event
of sudden braking or an accident. ●
While driving, always keep object compart-
ments closed.
● Do not place hard, heavy or sharp objects
inside the vehicle interior, in open storage
compartments, the rear shelf or on the dash
panel.
● Remove hard, heavy and sharp objects from
clothes and pockets inside the vehicle and
store securely. WARNING
The transport of heavy object changes vehi-
cle handling and increases braking distance.
Heavy loads that have not been stored or se-
cured correctly could cause loss of control
and result in serious injury.
● Vehicle handling changes when transport-
ing heavy objects due to a change in the cen-
tre of gravity.
● Distribute the load as uniformly and as low
down on the vehicle as possible.
● Store heavy objects in the luggage com-
partment as far from the rear axle as possi-
ble. CAUTION
● Hard objects on the rear shelf could chafe
the wires of the heating element and antenna
of the rear window and cause damage.
● The side window antenna could be dam-
aged due to chafing from objects. 100

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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. Folding down rear seats to create load
space
Fig. 87
Second row of seats: folding the rear
seat A, rear seat as load space B. Fig. 88
Third row of seats: fold down the rear
seat to load A then return to position B Each rear seat can fold down individually to
extend the luggage compartment.
Folding the seats in the second row of seats
for loading
●
If necessary, open the belt loop and wind
up the seat belt by hand. ●
If required, remove the head restraints from
the integrated seats for children and refit
them ››› page 33 .
● If nec
essary, raise the armrests.
● Remove objects from the footwell in front of
and behind the rear seat ››› .
● Move the rear seat all the way back.
● Push the head restraint down as far as it
will go ››› page 6 .
● In the mid dl

e seat, close the drinks carrier
in the rear of the centre console, if necessary.
● Pull lever ››› Fig. 87
1 back and fold the
seat backrest forwards. The complete rear
seat folds forward ››› .
● Fold the seat backrest forwards until it
locks into the load surface position ››› Fig. 87
B .
● If nec

essary, pull on the lever ››› Fig. 88 2 to move the seat to the required position.
●
When the seat is folded down, no adults or
children should travel in it ››› .
Folding the seats in the third row of seats for
loading
● If necessary, open the belt loop and wind
up the seat belt by hand.
● Open the rear lid.
● Push the head restraint down as far as it
will go ››› page 6 .
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Safety

Operation
● Remove objects from the footwell in front of
and behind the rear seat ››› .
● Remove objects from the space below the
rear seat.
● Remove the attachment elements and sup-
ports for the net from the rail system.
● Pull lever ››› Fig. 88 1 back and fold the
seat backrest forwards. The rear seat folds
forward ››› and the cushion also moves for-
ward.
● Fold the seat tray forward on top of the fol-
ded seat.
● When the seat is folded down, no adults or
children should travel in it ››› .
Putting the seats in the second row back in
place
● Pull lever ››› Fig. 87 1 upwards and place
the seat backrests in vertical position. The
entire seat folds backwards.
● Pull on the rear seats and the seat backrest
to ensure that they are correctly locked in
place and that the seat belt protection is
guaranteed for rear seat passengers.
Putting the seats in the third row back in
place
● Open the rear lid.
● Pull on the handle ››› Fig. 88 2 to put the
seat tray back in position. ●
Pull on the handle ››› Fig. 88 3 . The entire
seat folds backwards.
● Press on the seat tray in the seat backrest
until it is held in position by its magnets.
● Open the sliding door.
● Put the seat backrest into position and
press firmly until it clicks into place.
● Pull on the rear seats and the seat backrest
to ensure that they are correctly locked in
place and that the seat belt protection is
guaranteed for rear seat passengers. WARNING
Folding and lifting the rear seats carelessly
without paying attention could cause serious
injury.
● Never fold or lift the seats while driving.
● Do no trap or damage seat belts when rais-
ing the seat backrest.
● Keep your hands, fingers, feet and other
body parts out of the hinges and the seat
locking mechanism when folding and unfold-
ing.
● Mats or other objects can be caught in the
hinges of the seat backrests or rear seat. This
could prevent the seat or seat backrest from
locking securely in the vertical position.
● All seat backrests must engage correctly for
the seat belts on the rear seats to work prop-
erly. When the seat backrest of an occupied
seat is not correctly locked in place, the pas-
senger can be thrust forward with the seat backrest in case of sudden braking, sudden
manoeuvres or an accident.
●
No seat must be occupied if the seat back-
rest or seat is folded or not correctly engag-
ed. CAUTION
● Before folding the rear seat backrest, ad-
just the front seats so that neither the head
restraint or backrest hit them when folded.
● Objects placed in the footrest area in front
of and behind the rear seats can be damaged
when seats are folded down or put back into
position. Remove any objects in the way be-
fore folding seats down or repositioning
them.
● Objects placed in the moulding on the back
of the third row of seats can be damaged
when folding down the seats or putting them
back into position. Remove any objects in the
way before folding seats down or reposition-
ing them.
● The attachment elements and supports for
the net partition placed on the rail system
can be damaged when folding down seats
from the third row or putting them back into
position and these can also damage the seats
themselves. Before folding down or reposi-
tioning the seats, remove the attachment ele-
ments and supports for the net from the rail
system. 102

Operation
●
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
service. 121Technical specifications
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Safety

Operation
Ignition lock Fig. 125
Vehicle key positions Car keys ››› Fig. 125
No key in the ignition lock: The steering lock may
be activated.
0Ignition off, all electrical devices disconnected.
Key can be removed from the vehicle.
1Ignition is switched on. Pre-heating of diesel en-
gine. The steering lock can be unlocked.
2Switch on the engine. Release the key when the
engine has started. When it is released, the key
returns to position 1
.Key not authorised for the vehicle
If a key which is not authorised for this vehi-
cle is inserted in the ignition lock, it can be
removed as follows:
●
Automatic gearbox: the key cannot be re-
moved from the ignition lock. Press and re- lease the selector lever locking button. Key
can be removed from the vehicle.
●
Manual gearbox: remove the key from the
ignition. WARNING
Unsuitable or careless use of the vehicle key
could result in serious injury.
● Always take all the keys with you whenever
you leave the vehicle. If not, the engine could
accidentally be started and electrical equip-
ment such as the windows could accidentally
be operated which may result in serious in-
jury.
● Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the car. Passengers could be trapped
in the car in an emergency and not be able to
get themselves to safety. For example, de-
pending on the time of the year, tempera-
tures inside a locked and closed vehicle can
be extremely high or extremely low resulting
in serious injuries and illness or even death,
particularly for young children.
● Never remove the key from the ignition if
the vehicle is in motion. The steering may
lock and it will not be possible to turn the
steering wheel. Note
● If the key is left in the ignition lock with the
engine off for long periods, the vehicle bat-
tery will run flat. ●
For automatic gearbox vehicles the key can
only be removed from the ignition lock if the
gear selector lever is in position P. In this
case, press and release the selector lever
locking button. 134

Driving
Starter button Fig. 126
In the centre console: start-up push
button for the Keyless Access lock and start-
up system. The layout in right-hand drive ve-
hicles is symmetrical. Fig. 127
Emergency ignition in vehicles with
KESSY. The start-up button may only be used if there
is a valid key in the vehicle. Opening the driver's door
when exiting the
vehicle activates the electronic lock on the
s t
eering column if the ignition is disabled
››› page 131.
Swit

ching the ignition on/off
● Briefly push the start-up button ››› Fig. 126
without touching the brake or clutch ped-
al ››› .
Emergency starting function
If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle,
an emergency start-up will be required. The
relevant message will appear in the dash
panel display. This may happen when, for ex-
ample, the vehicle key battery is very low or
flat:
● Immediately after pushing the start-up but-
ton, keep the vehicle key next to the steering
column ››› Fig. 127 .
● The ignition c onnects

and the engine starts
automatically.
Emergency disconnection
If the engine does not stop after briefly press-
ing the start-up button, an emergency dis-
connect will be required:
● Press the starter button twice within 1 sec-
ond or press it once for more than 2 seconds
››› .
● The engine turns off automatically. Engine restart feature
If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle
after the engine stops, you will only have 5
seconds to restart it. A warning will display
on the dash panel screen.
After this interval, it will not be possible to
start the engine without a valid key inside
the vehicle.
WARNING
Any accidental movement of the vehicle could
result in serious injury.
● When pressing the start-up button, do not
pr e

ss the brake or clutch pedal, this way the
engine will start immediately. WARNING
If vehicle keys are used negligently or with-
out due care, this may cause accidents and
serious injury.
● Never leave any key inside the vehicle
when exiting. Otherwise, a child or unauthor-
ised person could lock the vehicle, start the
engine or connect the ignition and, in this
way, operate electronic equipment (e.g. the
windows). Note
In diesel vehicles with the Keyless Access
system, there may be a delay in the engine
starting if it requires preheating. 135
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Operation
WARNING
Driving with worn brake pads or a faulty
brake system may lead to serious accident.
● If  lights, alone or accompanied by a
warning message on the instrument panel
display, please go immediately to a special-
ised workshop to check the brake pads and to
replace them if they are worn. WARNING
Careless parking can cause serious injury.
● Never remove the key from the ignition if
the vehicle is in motion. The steering lock
may engage and lock the steering wheel mak-
ing the vehicle impossible to control.
● Always park your vehicle so that no part of
the exhaust system can come in contact with
flammable materials (such as wood, leaves,
dried grass, spilled fuel, etc.).
● Always apply the electronic parking brake
when you leave your vehicle and when you
park.
● Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the vehicle. They could release the
electronic parking brake, activate the selec-
tor lever or gear stick and start the vehicle
moving. This could result in a serious acci-
dent.
● Always take all the keys with you whenever
you leave the vehicle. The engine could acci-
dentally be started and electrical equipment
such as the windows could accidentally be
operated resulting in serious injury. ●
Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the car. They could be trapped in the
car in an emergency and will not be able to
get themselves to safety. For example, de-
pending on the time of the year, tempera-
tures inside a locked and closed vehicle can
be extremely high or extremely low resulting
in serious injuries and illness or even death,
particularly for young children. CAUTION
● Special care should be taken when parking
in areas with high kerbs or fixed barriers. Ob-
jects protruding from the ground may dam-
age the bumper or other parts of the vehicle
during manoeuvres. To avoid damage, stop
before the wheels touch the barrier or kerb.
● Special attention is required when driving
through entrances, over ramps, kerbs or oth-
er objects. The vehicle underbody, bumpers,
mudguards and running gear, and the engine
and exhaust system could be damaged as
you drive over these objects. Warning and control lampsIt lights
upPossible causeSolution 
(red)
Together with the
control lamp  on
the button: Elec-
tronic parking
brake on.››› page 140
Fault in the brake
system  Stop the vehicle!
Seek professional
assistance!
››› page 142.
Brake fluid level
inadequate.  Do not drive on!
Check brake fluid
level ››› page 225.
Together with the
ABS control lamp
: ABS fault.
Contact a special-
ised workshop. The
vehicle can be
braked without ABS. 
(red)Brake pedal not
pressed!Press brake pedal to
the floor.

(yellow)Front brake pads
worn.
Contact a special-
ised workshop im-
mediately. Inspect
all the brake pads
and replace as nec-
essary.
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