2015 Seat Alhambra display

Operation
● Perpendicular parking: press the button at speeds up to 50 km/h (31 mph) twice.
When the function is enabled, the button
››› Fig. 141 will light up.
● If nec
essary, press the  button once
more to change parking mode.
● Apply the turn signal for the side on which
a gap is to be detected for parking. The in-
strument panel displays the side correspond-
ing to the road.
Parking
● Parking parallel to the road: drive next to
the gap at a speed of no more than 40 km/h
(25 mph) and
at a distance of between 0.5 m
and 2 m.
● P

arking perpendicular to the road: drive
next to the gap at a speed of no more than
20 km/h (12 mph)
and at a distance of be-
tween 0.5 m and 2 m.
● The best parking results will be achieved if
you position the vehicle as parallel as possi-
ble to the line of parked cars or the kerb.
● When a suitable parking place is displayed
on the instrument panel, stop and select re-
verse gear.
● Follow the instructions given on the instru-
ment panel display
● Then, release the steering wheel when the
warning signal sounds ››› : The system will
move the steering wheel! Observe the sur-
rounding area. ●
Observe the surrounding area and acceler-
ate carefully at a maximum of 7 km/h
(4 mph).
● The park assist system is only responsible
f or mo

ving the steering wheel during the ma-
noeuvre.
The driver applies the accelerator,
the clutch, the gears and the brake.
● Follow the instructions given by the park
assist system until the manoeuvre is comple-
ted.
● The park assist system steers the vehicle
forwards and backwards until it is in a
straight position in the parking space.
● The manoeuvre is complete when the corre-
sponding indication is given on the instru-
ment panel display.
Stopping the parking manoeuvre
The park assist system stops the manoeuvre
in the event of one of the following:
● Press button  .
● Driving faster than 7 km/h (4 mph).
● The driver moves the steering wheel.
● The parking manoeuvre has not been com-
pleted after 6 minutes since the park assist
system was activated.
● A sliding door is opened. To restart the ma-
noeuvre, close the sliding door and press the
button  again.●
There is a system malfunction (system tem-
porarily unavailable).
● The ASR system is switched off or the ASR
or ESC is working. WARNING
The steering wheel turns quickly by itself
when parking using the park assist system.
Placing your hand between the steering
wheel spokes could lead to injuries. Note
● The park assist system has its limitations.
For example, it is not possible to park on
tight bends using the park assist system.
● Even if the park assist system recognises
that there is not enough space for parking
the vehicle, the instrument panel display will
still show this place. In this case, the parking
manoeuvre should not be requested.
● Changing gears between forward and re-
verse gears before indicated (that is, before
the signal from the parking sensor system)
the parking results may not be ideal.
● For parallel parking (parallel to the road), a
sound will tell the driver when they must
change from forward gears to reverse; the
signal from the parking sensor system does
not indicate changes of direction.
● The park assist can also be activated after-
wards, if you pass close to a parallel parking
space at a maximum of 40 km an hour 164

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(25 mph) or close to be perpendicular parking
space at about 20 km an hour (12 mph) then
press the button
 .
● The progress bar on the screen of the in-
strument panel shows a display of the rela-
tive distance to be covered.
● When the Park Assist system is turning the
steering wheel of the stopped vehicle the
symbol  is also displayed. Press on the
brake pedal so that the steering can turn with
the vehicle at a standstill and thus reduce the
number of manoeuvres.
● A “suitable” parking space length is at
least 1.1 m greater than the length of the ve-
hicle.
● If the results of the park assist system are
not as good after changing the wheels, the
system must memorise the perimeter of the
new wheels. This process is performed auto-
matically while the vehicle is in motion. To
help this process, turn slowly (at less than
20 km/h [12 mph]), e.g. in an empty car park. Leaving a parking space using the
Park Assist system
Driving off
● Switch on the engine.
● Press button  . When the function is ena-
bled, the button ››› Fig. 141 will light up.
● Ap p
ly the turn signal for the side on which
you want to leave the parking space. ●
Select reverse gear.
● Follow the instructions given by the park
assist system.
● When the next indication appears, release
the steering wheel ››› in Parking using the
park assist system on page 164 :
The system
w

ill move the steering wheel! Observe the sur-
rounding area.
● Observe the surrounding area and acceler-
ate carefully at a maximum of 7 km/h
(4 mph).
● The park assist system is only
responsible
for moving the steering wheel during the ma-
noeuvre.
The driver applies the accelerator,
the clutch, the gears and the brake.
● When it is possible to leave the parking
space, the Park Assist system will stop. Take
control of the steering and when traffic condi-
tions permit, leave the parking space.
Automatic stoppage of the manoeuvre
The park assist system stops the manoeuvre
in the event of one of the following:
● Driving faster than 7 km/h (4 mph).
● The driver moves the steering wheel.
● A sliding door is opened. To restart the ma-
noeuvre, close the sliding door and press the
button  again.
● There is a system malfunction (system tem-
porarily unavailable). ●
The ASR system is switched off or the ASR
or ESC is working. WARNING
The steering wheel turns quickly automatical-
ly when leaving a parking space using the
park assist system. Placing your hand be-
tween the steering wheel spokes could lead
to injuries. Park Assist brake operation
The Park Assist system helps the driver by
braking automatically. Automatic braking
does not relieve the driver of responsibility
for controlling the accelerator, brake and
clutch
››› .
Braking to avoid damage at excess speed
It is possible that the system operates the
brakes to reduce excess speed. The parking
manoeuvre can then continue. The brakes
will intervene during each parking process.
Braking to minimise damage
When approaching an obstacle, the vehicle
may brake automatically. In certain circum-
stances (e.g. storm, detection of ultrasounds,
vehicle status, load, inclination), the Park As-
sist system may stop the vehicle completely
before an object. »
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Operation
● Press the foot brake ››› !
Following the intervention of the brakes, the
Park Assist will stop. WARNING
Despite the assistance provided by the park
assist system, do not run any risks when
parking. The system is not a replacement for
driver awareness.
● Always be ready to brake.
● Automatic brake intervention will end after
1.5 seconds approximately. Following auto-
matic intervention of the brakes, stop the ve-
hicle yourself. Rear Assist system*
Introduction The camera fitted to the rear lid helps drivers
during parking or reversing manoeuvres. The
camera image and certain orientation points
generated by the system are indicated on the
factory-fitted radio or navigation system
screen.
Two types of location point (modes) can be
selected:
● Mode 1: reverse parking perpendicular to
the road (e.g. in a car park). ●
Mode 2 : reverse parking parallel to the
c urb
.
The mode can be changed by pressing the
button on the radio or navigation system
screen. Only the mode to which the points
can be changed will be displayed. WARNING
Use of the camera to calculate the distance
from obstacles (people, vehicles, etc.) is inac-
curate and may cause accidents and severe
injuries.
● The camera lens expands and distorts the
field of vision and displays the objects on the
screen in a different, vague manner.
● Some objects may not be displayed or may
not be very clear (e.g. very thin posts or fen-
ces), due to the resolution of the monitor or if
the light is dim.
● The camera has blind spots in which obsta-
cles and people are not detected.
● Keep the camera lens clean and clear of
snow and ice. Do not cover it. WARNING
The intelligent technology in the rear assist
system cannot change the limits imposed by
the laws of physics and by the system itself.
Careless or uncontrolled use of the rear assist
system may result in severe injuries and acci-
dents. The system is not a replacement for
driver awareness. ●
Adjust your speed and driving style to visi-
bility, road, traffic and weather conditions.
● Always keep a close eye on the area around
the vehicle and always look towards where
you are parking. The display shows the path
of the rear end of the vehicle using the cur-
rent steering angle. The front of the vehicle
turns more in comparison with the rear.
● Do not be distracted from the traffic when
looking at the screen.
● Always observe the area around the vehi-
cle, as the cameras do not always detect chil-
dren, animals or objects.
● The system might not show all areas clear-
ly.
● Only use the rear assist system when the
boot hatch is completely closed. CAUTION
● The camera only displays 2D images on the
screen. Due to the lack of depth, it might be
difficult or impossible to recognise protrud-
ing objects or cracks in the road.
● The cameras may not always be able to de-
tect objects such as thin rails, fences, posts
and trees, etc. This could result in damage to
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User instructions Fig. 143
On the rear lid: location of the rear
assist camera Fig. 144
Rear assist display: mode 2 connec-
ted Function buttons on the screen:
 display the menu;
 hide the menu.
 Turning off the reversing camera im-
ages
1 2 Display help. The help list explains the
surfaces and lines on the camera image.
Press
 to exit help.
M ut
e the sound.
Adjust the display: brightness, contrast,
colour.
Switching on the orientation points for
rear parking perpendicular to the road
(mode 1).
Displaying the optical parking system.
Function
Operations in
vehicles with no
optical parking
system (OPS)Operations in
vehicles with
the optical park-
ing system
(OPS)
Switching
the dis-
play on
automati-
cally:Select reverse gear with the ignition
switched on or the engine running. Mode 1 will be displayed.
Switching
the dis-
play off
manually:
Press a button to select the area on the ra-dio or the navigation system ››› Book-
let Radio or ››› Booklet Navigation system.
OR: press the button  on the screen.
OR: after switching off the ignition, the
rear assist image remains on the screen for a short period.
Press button . 3
4
5
6
7
Function
Operations in
vehicles with no
optical parking
system (OPS)Operations in
vehicles with
the optical park-
ing system
(OPS)
Switching
off the dis-
play by
disengag-
ing re-
verse
gear:
The image will
switch off after
around 10 sec-
onds.The OPS display
will immediately be
shown.
Switching
off the dis-
play by
driving for-
wards:Drive forwards at
more than approx.
15 km/h (9 mph).Drive forwards at
more than approx.
10 km/h (6 mph).
Things to note
1) Do not use the rear assist system in the fol-
lowing cases:
– If there is a fault in the dynamic chassis control (DCC).
– If the image displayed is not very clear or reliable (low
visibility or dirty lens).
– If the space behind the vehicle cannot be clearly or
completely recognised.
– If the vehicle has been overloaded at the rear.
– If the driver is not familiar with the system.
– If the rear lid is open.»
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Operation1) Do not use the rear assist system in the fol-
lowing cases:
– If the position and installation angle of the camera
have been changed, e.g. in a rear-end collision. Have a
specialised workshop check the system.
2) Optical illusions of the camera (examples)
The rear assist camera produces two-dimensional im-
ages. Any cracks in or objects protruding from the
ground or from other vehicles are more difficult to spot
or cannot be seen due to a lack of depth in the image
displayed.
Objects or other vehicles may seem to be closer or fur-
ther away than what they really are:
– On changing from a flat surface to a slope or gradient.
– On changing from a slope or gradient to a flat surface.
– If the vehicle has been overloaded at the rear.
– On approaching protruding objects. These objects
may be outside the angle of vision of the camera when
reversing. Cleaning the camera lens
Keep the camera lens clean and clear of snow
and ice:
● Moisten the lens using a commercially
available, alcohol-based glass cleaning
agent and clean the lens with a dry cloth
››› .
● Remove snow using a small brush.
● Use de-icing spray to remove any ice ››› . CAUTION
● Never use abrasive cleaners to clean the
camera lens.
● Never remove snow or ice from the camera
lens using warm or hot water. This could
damage the lens. Note
● SEAT recommends that you practise park-
ing with the rear assist system in a quiet lo-
cation or in a car park to become familiar with
the system, including the orientation lines
and their function.
● The orientation lines will not be displayed
on the screen if the rear lid is open or the fac-
tory-fitted towing bracket is electrically con-
nected to a trailer. Parking perpendicular to the road
(mode 1)
Fig. 145
Display: orientation lines for the
parking space behind the vehicle Summary of the orientation points
Meaning of orientation lines displayed on the
screen
››› Fig. 145 . All of the lengths of the
orient ation line

s use a vehicle located on a
horizontal surface as reference.
Red: safety distance, i.e. road area loca-
ted up to 40 cm behind the vehicle.
Green: prolongation of the rear of the ve-
hicle (somewhat enlarged). The area dis-
played green ends around 2 metres be-
hind the vehicle, on the road.
Yellow: prolongation of the rear of the ve-
hicle as the steering wheel turns. The
area displayed yellow ends around 3 me-
tres behind the vehicle, on the road.
1 2
3
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Parking
● Stop the vehicle in front of a space and se-
lect reverse gear.
● Reverse slowly and turn the steering wheel
so that the yellow orientation lines guide you
towards the space ››› Fig. 145 3 .
● Align the vehicle straight in the parking
place using the help of the green orientation
lines.
Parking parallel to the road (mode 2) Fig. 146
Display: orientation lines and surfa-
ces for the space behind the vehicle After applying the turn signal, the lines and
surfaces not required are deleted.
Summary of the orientation points
Meaning of orientation lines and surfaces
displayed on the screen
››› Fig. 146 . All of the l
en gths of the orientation lines use a vehicle
located on a horizontal surface as reference.
Safety distance: road area located up to
around 40 cm behind the vehicle.
Vehicle side limit.
Turning point when parking. When the
yellow line touches the curb or another
limit of the parking space, the point for
changing direction (magnifying glass)
will have been reached.
Free space required to parallel park the
vehicle. The surface displayed must com-
pletely fit in the space.
Possible vehicle parked next to the curb.
Parking ● Stop the vehicle 1 m away parallel to the
parking space and select reverse gear.
● Switch on mode 2 on the navigation system
screen for parallel parking.
● Slowly reverse and turn the steering wheel
so that the surface displayed yellow on the
screen stops in front of any obstacles 5 (e.g. another vehicle).
●
Turn the steering wheel fully towards the
space and reverse slowly.
● When the yellow line 3 touches the side
limit of the space, e.g. the border or curb
(magnifying glass), turn the steering wheel
fully in the opposite direction. 1 2
3
4
5 ●
Continue reversing until the vehicle is in-
side the space, parallel to the road. Correct
the position if necessary.
Cruise control* (Cruise control
system - CCS) Introduction The cruise control system (CCS) is able to
maintain the set speed when driving for-
wards from approx. 20 km/h (12 mph).
The CCS only slows down by reducing the ac-
celerator but not by braking
››› .
WARNING
Use of the cruise control could cause acci-
dents and severe injuries if it is not possible
to drive at a constant speed maintaining the
safety distance.
● Do not use the cruise control in heavy traf-
fic, if the distance from the vehicle in front is
insufficient, on steep roads, with several
bends or in slippery circumstances (snow,
ice, rain or loose gravel), or on flooded roads.
● Never use the CCS when driving off-road or
on unpaved roads.
● Always adapt your speed and the distance
to the vehicles ahead in line with visibility,
weather conditions, the condition of the road
and the traffic situation. » 169
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Operation
●
To avoid unexpected operation of the cruise
control system, turn it off every time you fin-
ish using it.
● It is dangerous to use a set speed which is
too high for the prevailing road, traffic or
weather conditions.
● When travelling down hills, the CCS cannot
maintain a constant speed. The vehicle tends
to accelerate under its own weight. Select a
lower gear or use the foot brake to slow the
vehicle. Warning and control lamp
Fig. 147
Instrument panel display: CCS status
indicationsIt
lights upPossible causeSolution 
This cruise control system
maintains the set speed of
the vehicle.–
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.
Indication on display
There are different versions of the cruise con-
trol system. In vehicles with the multifunction
display (MFI), the set speed is displayed on
the instrument panel screen.
Status
Fig. 147
:
CCS temporarily switched off. The set
speed is displayed in small figures.
System error. Contact a specialised work-
shop.
CCS switched on. The speed memory is
empty.
The CCS is switched on. The set speed is
displayed in large figures.
A B
C
D WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ››› in Control
and warning lamps on page 47. 170

Operation
Travelling down hills with the CCS
When travelling down hills the CCS cannot
maintain a constant speed. Slow the vehicle
down using the brake pedal and reduce
gears if required.
Automatic off
The cruise control system (CCS) is switched
off automatically or temporarily:
● If the system detects a fault that could af-
fect the working order of the CCS.
● If you increase the stored speed by using
the accelerator for a certain time.
● if the brake or clutch pedal is depressed.
● If you change gears.
● If the airbag is triggered.
Lane Assist system* Introduction WARNING
The intelligent technology in the lane assist
system cannot change the limits imposed by
the laws of physics and by the system itself.
Careless or uncontrolled use of the Lane As-
sist system may cause accidents and injury.
The system is not a replacement for driver
awareness. ●
Always adapt your speed and the distance
to the vehicles ahead in line with visibility,
weather conditions, the condition of the road
and the traffic situation.
● Always keep your hands on the steering
wheel so you can turn it at any time.
● The lane assist system does not detect all
road markings. In some circumstances, the
poor state of the road, structures located on
it or certain objects may be mistakenly recog-
nised as road markings by the lane assist
system. In such situations, switch the lane
assist system off immediately.
● Pay attention to the instructions on the in-
strument panel display and act accordingly to
its requests.
● Always pay attention to the vehicle's sur-
roundings. Note
The lane assist system has been exclusively
developed for driving on asphalted roads. Note
If the lane assist system does not work as de-
scribed in this chapter, do not use it and con-
tact a specialised workshop. Note
If you observe any system malfunction, have
the system checked by a specialised work-
shop. Control lampsBlinks
or
lights up
Possible causeSolution 
(yellow)
Lane assist system
connected but in-
active.
The system cannot
clearly detect the
lane. See
page 173,
The lane assist sys-
tem is inactive (con-
trol lamp lit in yel-
low). 
(green)
Lane assist system
connected and ac-
tive.–
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. 172