2015 Seat Alhambra child seat

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
●
Always use suitable ropes and straps in
good condition.
● Secure the ropes and straps to the fasten-
ing rings.
● Loose objects in the luggage compartment
can suddenly slide and change the way the
vehicle handles.
● Secure all objects, little and large.
● Never secure a load that is too heavy for
the fastening rings.
● Never secure a child seat to the fastening
rings. Note
● The maximum load of the fastening rings is
approximately 3.5 kN (3.57 kp).
● You can find suitable transport straps and
load securing systems at a specialised work-
shop. SEAT recommends taking your car in for
technical service. Rails and attachment system*
Fig. 94
In the luggage compartment: system
including rails, adjustable attachment ele-
ments 1 and adjustable tightening straps
2 .
The rails and attachment system consists of
four rails, movable attachment elements,
straps to be secured to the rails and a net
with supports to cover baggage
››› page 108.
The rail and attachment system is designed
to secure light objects. If the seats in the
third row are to be occupied by passengers
then attachment elements should never be
placed in the section of the rails close to the
seats ››› .
Installing the attachment elements
● Fit the attachment element with the ruts
facing upwards ››› Fig. 94 1 to the upper
part of the guide and press downwards. ●
Move the attachment element to the de-
sired position.
● Always ensure that the attachment inserts
into the guide system ››› .
Removing the attachment elements
● Remove the attachment element from the
guide and pull downwards.
Securing a load
● Pull the strap through the attachment ele-
ment and secure the load ››› .
WARNING
In case of an accident or sudden braking, the
attachment elements in the parts of the rails
close to the seats of the third row could in-
jure seat occupants.
● Whenever the seats on the third row are to
be occupied, remove the attachment ele-
ments from the rails or move them all the way
back. WARNING
Movable attachment elements that are not
secured correctly can be released from the
guide in case of sudden braking or accident.
As a result, objects may be fired through the
vehicle interior causing serious injury or
death. 106

Transport and practical equipment
●
Always ensure that the movable attach-
ment elements are correctly inserted into the
guides. WARNING
Unsuitable or damaged ropes or straps may
be released in case of sudden braking or an
accident. As a result, objects may be fired
through the vehicle interior causing serious
injury or death.
● Always use the attachment straps of the
rail and attachment system.
● Secure the attachment straps firmly to the
attachment elements.
● Loose objects in the luggage compartment
can suddenly slide and change the way the
vehicle handles.
● Secure all objects, little and large.
● Never secure a child seat to the attachment
elements. CAUTION
● The attachment elements 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 re-
positioning the seats, remove the attachment
elements and supports for the net from the
rail system. 107Technical specifications
Advice
Operation
Safety

Transport and practical equipment
Removing the baggage net supports
● Remove the net attachment element from
the rail and pull it out downwards. WARNING
In case of an accident or sudden braking, the
net attachment elements in the parts of the
rails close to the seats of the third row could
injure seat occupants.
● Whenever the seats on the third row are to
be occupied, remove the attachment ele-
ments from the rails or move them all the way
back. WARNING
Baggage net supports that are not secured
correctly can be released from the guide in
case of the sudden braking or accident. As a
result, objects may be fired through the vehi-
cle interior causing serious injury or death.
● Always ensure that the baggage net sup-
ports are correctly inserted into the rails; the
red mark should not be visible.
● Never secure a child seat to the baggage
net supports. CAUTION
● The baggage net supports 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 repositioning the seats, remove the
baggage net supports from the rail system.
Retaining hooks
Fig. 97
In the luggage compartment: retain-
ing hooks On the right-hand side of the luggage com-
partment, there are folding retaining hooks
››› Fig. 97 that can be used to secure light
shop pin
g bags.
● Press the retaining hooks down ››› Fig. 97
(arrow) and fold them.
● Hook the bags in place.
● After use, raise the hooks again. WARNING
Never use these hooks to secure objects. In
the event of sudden braking or an accident,
they could be pulled out. CAUTION
The hooks can support a maximum of 2.5 kg
(about 5 lbs). Luggage net*
Fig. 98
In the luggage compartment: net
used on secured baggage The baggage net can be used to secure light-
er items.
Hooking the baggage net into the boot floor
● Hook the baggage net into the fastening
rings ››› Fig. 98 1 and
2 .
Releasing the baggage net
The secured baggage net is taut ››› .
● Carefully unhook the baggage net hooks
from the fastening rings ››› Fig. 98 1 .
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Transport and practical equipment
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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Transport and practical equipment
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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Operation
Safety

Driver assistance systems
Conditions requiring the key to restart the
engine
The engine must be started manually under
the following conditions:
● If the driver unbuckles his/her seat belt.
● If the driver door is opened.
● If the bonnet is opened.
● In vehicles with a manual gearbox: if a gear
has been selected.
Switching Start-Stop mode on and off
manually
● Press the  button on the centre console
››› Fig. 136 .
● The b utt
on will light up when the Start-Stop
function is switched off.
The engine will start immediately if the vehi-
cle is in Stop mode when it is switched off
manually. WARNING
The brake servo and the power steering do
not work when the engine is switched off.
● Never allow the vehicle to move when the
engine is switched off. CAUTION
Using the Start-Stop function for a long peri-
od at very high outside temperatures could
damage the vehicle's battery. Note
● In some cases, you may have to restart the
vehicle using the key. Observe the corre-
sponding message on the instrument panel
display.
● If the steering wheel is turned more than
270°, Stop will not function; however, the an-
gle of steering wheel turn does not affect
starting the vehicle. Parking sensor system*
Introduction The parking sensor system assists the driver
when parking. When the vehicle approaches
an obstacle, forwards or backwards, an inter-
mittent audible warning will be heard, higher
or lower depending on the distance. The
shorter the distance, the shorter the intervals
between tones. If the vehicle is too close to
the obstacle, the audible warning becomes
constant.
If you continue to approach an obstacle when
the sound is continuous, this means the sys-
tem can no longer measure the distance.
The sensor system on the bumpers transmit
and receive ultrasound. Using the ultrasound
signal (transmission, reflection from the ob-
stacle and reception), this system continu-ously calculates the distance between the
bumper and the obstacle. WARNING
The parking sensor system and the optical
parking system cannot replace driver aware-
ness.
● The sensors have blind spots in which ob-
stacles and people are not registered.
● Always observe the area around the vehi-
cle, as the sensors do not always detect
small children, animals or objects.
● The surface of certain objects and some
clothing do not reflect the ultrasound signals
from the parking distance system. The sys-
tem cannot detect or incorrectly detects
these objects and people wearing these
types of clothes.
● External sound sources can affect the park-
ing distance aid signals. In this case, under
certain circumstances, people and objects
will not be detected. CAUTION
● The sensors may not always be able to de-
tect objects such as trailer draw bars, thin
rails, fences, posts, trees and open boots,
etc. This could result in damage to your car.
● Although the parking sensor system de-
tects and warns of the presence of an obsta-
cle, the obstacle could disappear from the an-
gle of measurement of the sensors if it is too
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Advice
consumables should be changed at a speci-
alised workshop. Technical services are per-
manently informed of any modifications. WARNING
The incorrect use or handling of fluids or con-
sumables may result in accident, serious in-
jury, burns or intoxication.
● Therefore, fluids must always be stored
closed in their original container.
● Never store fluids in empty food containers
or bottles as other people may accidentally
drink the fluid.
● Keep all fluids and consumables out of
reach of children.
● Read and observe the information and
warnings given on the fluid containers.
● Only work in the open air or in well-ventila-
ted zones, when using products which give
off harmful vapours.
● Never use fuel, turpentine, engine oil, ace-
tone or any other volatile liquid in the main-
tenance of the vehicle. These are toxic and
highly flammable. They could lead to fire or
explosions! CAUTION
● Only use appropriate fluids. Do not confuse
fluids as this can cause serious malfunctions
or engine damage.
● Accessories and other components moun-
ted in front of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect of the coolant. If the engine is running
under great strain in high outside tempera-
tures, it could overheat.
For the sake of the environment
Leaking fluids could pollute the environment.
Collect any spilt fluids in suitable containers
and dispose of them in accordance with legis-
lation and with respect for the environment. Repairs and technical changes
When performing repairs and technical mod-
ifications, SEAT's directives must be ob-
served!

›
›› Unauthorised modifications to the electronic
components or software in the vehicle may
cause malfunctions. Due to the way the elec-
tronic components are linked together in net-
works, other indirect systems may be affec-
ted by the faults. This may significantly affect
the vehicle's performance, increase compo-
nent wear and could mean that the vehicle
registration documents are no longer valid.
Your technical service centre cannot be held
liable for any damage caused by technical
modifications or repairs performed incorrect-
ly.
The technical service centre does not accept
liability for damage resulting from technical
modifications or repairs performed incorrect-ly; neither is the SEAT warranty valid in these
cases.
SEAT recommends you have any technical
modifications or repairs performed at a tech-
nical service centre and that you use
genuine
SEAT spare parts ®
.
Vehicles with special accessories and
equipment
The manufacturers of additional equipment
guarantee that the equipment complies with
applicable laws and regulations with respect
to the environment, in particular Directives
2000/53/CE and 2003/11/CE. The first direc-
tive governs the disposal of end-of-life vehi-
cles while the second refers to the restric-
tions on the marketing and use of certain
dangerous substances and preparations.
The vehicle owner should keep the documen-
tation for the additional equipment safely
and hand it over to the scrap yard at the end
of the vehicle's service life. This ensures that
any additional equipment mounted in end-of-
life vehicles is correctly disposed of with re-
spect for the environment. WARNING
Repairs or modifications which are not per-
formed correctly may result in damage or er-
rors in the vehicle operation, affecting the ef-
fectiveness of the driver assist systems. This
could result in serious accident. 190