2015 Seat Alhambra ESP

Operation
Anti-trap function of the panoramic
sliding sunroof and the sun blind The anti-trap function reduces the risk of in-
jury when opening and closing the panoram-
ic sliding sunroof and sun blind
››› . When
they encounter an obstacle while closing,
they reopen.
● Check why the panoramic sliding sunroof
or the sun blind did not close.
● Attempt to close the panoramic sliding
sunroof or sun blind once again.
● If the panoramic sliding sunroof or sun
blind is still obstructed, it will stop at the cor-
responding position. Close it without the an-
ti-trap function.
Closing without the roll-back function
● The switch ›››
Fig. 57 should be in the
“c lo
sed” position A .
● Panoramic sliding sunroof: Within 5 sec-
onds of triggering the anti-trap function, pull
the control all the way back ›››
Fig. 58 (arrow
E ) until the panoramic sliding sunroof
closes fully.
● Sun blind: Within 5 seconds of triggering
the anti-tr ap f

unction, push button ›››
Fig. 59
2 until the sun blind closes completely.
● The panoramic sliding sunroof or sun blind
closes without the anti-trap function. ●
If the panoramic sliding sunroof still cannot
be closed, visit a specialised workshop. WARNING
Closing the panoramic sliding sunroof or sun
blind without the anti-trap function can cause
serious injuries.
● Always close the panoramic sliding sunroof
carefully.
● Nobody should be in the way of the panor-
amic sliding sunroof or sun blind, especially
when they are closed without the anti-trap
function.
● The anti-trap function does not prevent fin-
gers or other parts of the body getting
pinched against the window frame and caus-
ing injury. Note
The anti-trap function is activated if the win-
dows and the panoramic sliding sunroof are
closed from the outside of the vehicle using
the ignition key for convenience closing
››› page 71. Lights and visibility
Lights Introduction The legal requirements regarding the use of
vehicle lights in each country must be ob-
served.
The driver is personally responsible for the
correct use and adjustment of the lights in all
situations.
WARNING
If the headlights are set too high and the
main beam is not used correctly, there is a
risk of dazzling or distracting other road
users. This could result in a serious accident.
● Always make sure that the headlights are
correctly adjusted.
● Never use the main beam or flashed head-
lamps as this could dazzle other drivers. 74

Lights and visibility
Control lampsIt lights upPossible causeSolution 
Driving light totally
or partially faulty.
Replace the corre-
sponding bulb
››› page 266.
If all the bulbs are
OK, the vehicle
should be taken to
a specialised work-
shop if necessary.
Fault in adaptive
light.››› page 77. 
Rear fog light
switched on.
›››
page 75. Front fog lights
switched on

Left or right turn
signal.
The control lamp
flashes twice as
fast when a vehicle
or trailer turn signal
is faulty.
If necessary, check
the vehicle and
trailer lighting.

Main beam on or
flasher on.›››
page 76. 
Headlight adjust-
ment (Light Assist)
on.›››
page 76.
FlashesPossible causeSolution 
Fault in the adap-
tive light system.Contact a special-
ised workshop
››› page 76. Several warning and control lamps light up
for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds.
WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ››› in Control
and warning lamps on page 47. Turning lights on and off
Fig. 60
Next to the steering wheel: diagram
of some of the types of light switch The legal requirements regarding the use of
vehicle lights in each country must be ob-
served.
In vehicles with
tow hitch fitted as standard:
if the trailer is connected electrically and is
fitted with a rear fog light, the vehicle’s fog
light is automatically switched off.
Turn the light switch to the required position
››› Fig. 60 :
When the igni-
tion is switched
offWhen the ignition
is on 
Fog lights, dipped
beam and side
lights off.Lights off or daytime
driving light on.

The guidance lights
may be switched
on.Automatic dipped
beam control or day-
time driving light on.

Side light on.Side light on.

Dipped beam off; if
necessary, the side
light comes on for a
time.Dipped beam switch-
ed on.
Fog lights
The warning lamps
 or  on the light
switch also indicate that the fog lights are
switched on. »
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Operation
● Switching on the front fog lights : Turn
the sw it
ch to position  or pull out  to the
first stop.
● Switching on the rear fog light : turn the
light sw

itch to position  or pull out  to
the maximum.
● To switch off the fog lights, press the light
switch or turn it to position 
.
Audible warnings to advise the driver that
the lights have not been switched off
If the key is not in the ignition and the driver
door is open, an audible warning signal is
heard in the following cases: this is a remind-
er to turn off the lights.
● When the parking light is on ››› page 76.
● When the light switch is in position .WARNING
The side lights or daytime driving lights are
not bright enough to illuminate the road
ahead and to ensure that other road users are
able to see you.
● Always use your dipped beam head lights if
it is raining or if visibility is poor. Turn signal and main beam lever
Fig. 61
Turn signal and main beam lever Move the lever to the required position:
Right turn signal. Right-hand parking
light (ignition switched off) ››› page 76.
Left turn signal. Left-hand parking light
(ignition switched off) ››› page 76.
Main beam switched on ››› . The control
lamp  will light up on the instrument
panel.
Flashing the headlights. The flashed
beam comes on if the lever is pressed.
The c ontr

ol lamp  lights up.
Push the lever all the way down to turn off
the corresponding function.
Convenience turn signals
For the convenience turn signals, move the
lever as far as possible upwards or down- 1 2
3
4 wards and release the lever. The turn signal
will flash three times.
The control turn signals are switched on and
off from the menu
Lights & Visibility on the in-
strument panel display ››› page 47. This func-
tion can be disconnected at a specialised
workshop for those vehicles which do not
have the menu Lights & Visibility
. WARNING
Incorrect use of the headlights may cause ac-
cidents and serious injury, as the main beam
may distract or dazzle other drivers. Note
● The turn signal only works when the igni-
tion is switched on. The hazard warning
lights also work when the ignition is switch-
ed off ››› page 242.
● If a t

urn signal on the vehicle or trailer is
faulty, the warning lamp flashes twice as fast
as usual.
● The main beam headlights can only be
sw

itched on if the dipped beam headlights
are already on. Lights and visibility: functions
Parking light
When the parking light is switched on, (right
or left turn signal), the front side light and
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the rear light on the corresponding side of
the vehicle stay lit. The parking lights will on-
ly work with the ignition off.
Daytime driving light
The daytime light reduces the risk of acci-
dents by increasing the visibility of the vehi-
cle. These are independent lights which are
built into the headlights and which come on
each time the ignition is turned on if the light
switch is in position  or 0
.
When the light
switch is in position , a
photo sensor automatically turns the instru-
ment and switch lighting on and off.
Automatic dipped beam control 
The automatic dipped beam control is merely
intended as an aid and is not able to recog-
nise all driving situations.
When the light switch is in position  , the
vehicle lights and the instrument panel and
switch lighting switch on and off automatical-
ly in the following situations ››› :
Automatic switching
onAutomatic switching
off or switch to day-
time running lighting
The photo sensor detects
darkness, for example,
when driving through a
tunnel.When adequate lighting is
detected.
Automatic switching
onAutomatic switching
off or switch to day-
time running lighting
The rain sensor detects
rain and activates the
windscreen wipers.When the windscreen wip-
er has been inactive for a
few minutes. Adaptive headlights (AFS)
The adaptive headlights only operate when
the dipped beam is on and at speeds of over
10 km/h (6 mph). On bends, the adaptive
headlights automatically improve lighting on
the road ahead.
The adaptive headlights can be switched on
and off from the infotainment system.
Static turning lights
When turning slowly to change direction or
going round a tight bend, the static cornering
lights automatically come on. The static cor-
nering lights only work at speeds of less than
40 km/h (25 mph).
The static cornering lights may be incorpora-
ted into the fog lights or the front headlights,
depending upon the equipment.
WARNING
If the road is not well lit and other road users
cannot see the vehicle well enough or at all,
accidents may occur. ●
The automatic dipped beam control ( )
only switches on the dipped beam when
there are no changes in brightness, and not,
for example when it is foggy.
● Never drive with daytime lights if the road
is not well lit due to weather or lighting con-
ditions. Daytime lights do not provide
enough light to illuminate the road properly
or be seen by other road users.
● The rear lights do not come on with the
daytime driving light. A vehicle which does
not have the rear lights on may not be visible
to other drivers in the darkness, if it is rain-
ing or in conditions of poor visibility. Headlight adjustment
Headlight adjustment (Light Assist)
The headlight adjustment automatically con-
nects and disconnects these lights depend-
ing on the environmental and traffic condi-
tions and on the speed, within the limitations
of the system
››› . This is monitored by a
sensor located on the inside of the wind-
screen, above the interior rear vision mirror.
The automatic headlight adjustment auto-
matically switches on the lights depending
on the vehicles travelling in front and in the
opposite direction, and on other environmen-
tal and traffic conditions from an approxi-
mate speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) and turns »
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Operation
To reset, turn switch ››› Fig. 62 2 :ValueVehicle load status
a)
–Two front occupants, luggage compart-
ment empty
1All seats occupied, luggage compartment
empty
2All seats occupied, luggage compartment
full With trailer and minimum drawbar load
3Driver only, luggage compartment full With
trailer and maximum drawbar load
a)
If the vehicle load does not correspond to those shown in the
table, it is possible to select intermediary positions.
Dynamic headlight range control
The control 2 is not mounted in vehicles
with dynamic headlight range control. The
headlight range is automatically adjusted ac-
cording to the vehicle load status when they
are switched on. WARNING
Heavy objects in the vehicle may mean that
the headlights dazzle and distract other driv-
ers. This could result in a serious accident.
● Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load
status so that it does not blind other drivers. Interior and reading lights
Button/
SwitchFunction 
Switches interior lights off.

Switches interior lights on.

Switches door contact control on (cen-
tral position).
The interior lights come on automati-
cally when the vehicle is unlocked, a
door is opened or the key is removed
from the ignition.
The lights go off a few seconds after all
the doors are closed, the vehicle is
locked or the ignition is switched on.

Turning the reading light on and off
Storage and luggage compartment lighting
When the glove compartment and the rear lid
are opened and closed, a light automatically
switches on or off.
Ambient lighting
The ambient lighting in the front covering of
the ceiling lights up the controls on the cen-
tre console from above when the side light or
dipped beam lights are on.
In addition, the lever on the door moulding
can also be illuminated. Note
The reading lights go out when the vehicle is
locked, or a few minutes after the key is re-
moved from the ignition. This prevents the
vehicle's battery from discharging. Visibility
Sun visors Fig. 63
Sun visor Options for adjusting driver and front
passenger sun visors:
● Lower the sun visor towards the wind-
screen.
● The sun visor can be pulled out of its
mounting and turned towards the door
››› Fig. 63 1 .
● Swing the sun visor towards the door, lon-
gitudinally backwards.
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Operation
parked with the wipers in service position
››› page 83. Control lampIt
lights upPossible causeSolution 
Windscreen wiper
fluid level too lowTop up the windscreen
wiper reservoir as
soon as possible
››› page 226. Several warning and control lamps light up
for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds.
Window wiper lever Fig. 65
Operating the windscreen wiper and
rear wiper
Move the lever to the required position ››› :
0 Windscreen wiper off.
1

Windscreen wipers interval wipe.
Using the control
››› Fig. 65 A adjust
the interval (vehicles without rain sen-
sor), or the sensitivity of the rain sensor.
2 Slow wipe.
3
Continuous wipe.
4
Brief wipe - short wipe. Hold the lever
down for more time to increase the wipe
frequency.
5
Automatic wipe for cleaning wind-
screens with the lever up.
6
Interval wipe for rear window. The wiper
wipes the window at 6-second intervals.
Move the lever to the required position
››› :
7 Automatic wipe for cleaning rear win-
dows with the lever pressed.
CAUTION
If the ignition is switched off while the wind-
screen wipers are on, the windscreen wipers
carry on wiping at the same level when the
ignition is switched back on. Ice, snow and
other obstacles may damage the windscreen
wiper and the respective motor. Note
● The windscreen wipers will only function
when the ignition is switched on and the re-
spective bonnet or rear lid are closed.
● The interval wipe speed varies according to
the vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle is
moving, the more often the windscreen is
cleaned.
● The rear wiper is automatically switched on
when the windscreen wiper is on and the car
is in reverse gear. 82

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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 »
1 2
3
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Seats and head restraintsFig. 74 Press the corresponding area of the
switch:
1 or
2Adjust the curve of the lumbar support.
3 or 4Adjust the height of the lumbar support. WARNING
Using the front electric seats in a careless or
uncontrolled manner may lead to severe inju-
ries.
● The front seats can also be electrically ad-
justed when the ignition is switched off. Nev-
er leave children or disabled people alone in
the vehicle.
● In the event of an emergency, stop electri-
cal adjustment by pressing any button. CAUTION
So as not the damage the electrical compo-
nents of the front seats, do not kneel on the
seats or apply specific pressure to one point
of the seat or seat backrest. Note
● It may not be possible to electrically adjust
the seat if the vehicle battery is very low.
● Seat adjustment is stopped when the en-
gine is started. Adjusting the rear seats
Fig. 75
Adjusting rear seats
Fig. 75FunctionNecessary opera-
tions
1Adjusting the
seat backrest
angle.
Pull the lever and adjust
the seat backrest to the
required position ›››
.
The seat backrest must
be engaged when the
lever is released! There is
a handle instead of the
lever on the third row of
seats and on the central
seat of the second row. It
is used in the same man-
ner as the lever.
2
On the second
row of seats
only: moving
the seat back-
wards or for-
wards.Pull the lever and move
the seat forwards or
backwards. The seat
must be engaged when
the lever is released! CAUTION
● Tilting the seat backrest of the second row
of seats fully back could damage the luggage
compartment tray. Remove the tray before
adjusting the seat backrest.
● Objects in the luggage compartment could
cause damage when moving the rear seats
forwards or backwards. 89
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