2015 Seat Alhambra technical specifications

Lights and visibility
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
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Lights and visibility
● 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
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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
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Seats and head restraints
same level as the top of your head and under
no circumstances below eye level. Keep the
back of your neck as close as possible to the
head restraint.
●
Never adjust the head restraint while the
vehicle is in motion. Removing and fitting the head
restraints
Fig. 78
A: Fitting the head restraints with no
possibility of lengthways direction adjust-
ment; B: Fitting the head restraints with
lengthways direction adjustment Fig. 79
Fitting the head restraints in the sec-
ond or third row of seats All seats are equipped with a head restraint.
Removing the front head restraints in
vehicles without the lengthways direction
adjustment of the head restraints
● If necessary, adjust the seat backrest so
that the head restraint can be fitted.
● Push the head restraint up as far as it will
go ››› .
● Pull out the head restraint pressing the but-
ton completely ››› Fig. 78 1
A
.
Fittin
g the front head restraints in vehicles
without the lengthways direction adjustment
of the head restraints
● Correctly place the head restraint into the
guides on the seat backrest and insert it.
● Completely press the button 1 A
and push
the he a

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Seats and head restraints
Seat functions Seat heating* Fig. 80
Detailed view of the centre console:
front seat heating controls, here with the sec-
ond temperature level set Fig. 81
Detailed view of the centre console:
controls for the front seat heating in vehicles
equipped with Climatronic The seat cushions can be heated electrically
when the ignition is switched on. The back-
rest is also heated in some versions.
Switch off seat heating if there is nobody in
the seat.FunctionAction
››› Fig. 80, ››› Fig. 81
ActivatePress button . Seat heating is
switched on fully.
Adjusting the
heating outputKeep pressing button  until the re-
quired intensity is set.
DeactivatingKeep pressing button  until all of
the lights are switched off ››› Fig. 80,
››› Fig. 81. WARNING
Inappropriate use of the seat functions can
cause severe injuries.
● Assume the proper sitting position before
your trip and remain in it throughout. This al-
so applies to the other occupants.
● Only adjust the seat position memory when
the vehicle is stationary.
● Only switch the lumbar massage function
on and off when the vehicle is stationary.
● Keep hands, fingers, feet and other limbs
away from the seat operating and adjustment
radius. WARNING
People whose pain and temperature thresh-
old has been affected by some kind of medi-
cine, paraplegia or chronic illness (e.g. diabe-
tes) may sustain burns to the back, buttocks
and legs from using the seat heaters that
may lead to a long healing process or that
may never completely heal. Seek medical ad-
vice if you have doubts regarding your health.
● People with limited pain and temperature
thresholds must never use seat heating. CAUTION
● To avoid damaging the heating elements of
the seat heaters, please do not kneel on the
seat or apply sharp pressure to a single point
on the seat cushion or backrest.
● Liquids, sharp objects and insulating mate-
rials on the seat could damage the seat heat-
ing.
● In the event of smells, switch off the seat
heating immediately and have the unit in-
spected by a specialised workshop. For the sake of the environment
The seat heating should remain on only when
needed. Otherwise, it is an unnecessary fuel
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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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Seats and head restraints
The front passenger front airbag must be dis-
abled ››› page 20 if objects are being trans-
por t
ed on the folded front passenger seat.
Folding the seat backrest of the front
passenger seat
● Remove any objects from the front passen-
ger seat cushion ››› .
● Adjust the front passenger seat to its low-
est position ››› page 6 .
● Pu

sh the head restraint down as far as it
will go ››› page 6
.
● Unlock the seat backrest of the front pas-
senger seat in the direction of the arrow
››› Fig. 84 1 .
● Fold the seat backrest of the front passen-
ger seat forwards in the direction of the arrow
››› Fig. 84 2 until it is horizontal.
● The seat backrest of the front passenger
seat must engage safely in its folded posi-
tion.
Lifting the seat backrest of the front
passenger seat
● Check that there are no objects or parts of
the body in the hinge area.
● Lift the seat backrest of the front passenger
seat by first unlocking it again ››› Fig. 85 .
● Lif t

the seat backrest of the front passenger
seat until it is upright. The seat backrest
must be engaged. ●
The upright seat backrest of the front pas-
senger seat must safely engage. WARNING
Folding and lifting the seat backrest of the
front passenger seat uncontrollably or with-
out paying attention may lead to severe inju-
ries.
● Only fold and lift the seat backrest of the
front passenger seat when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
● While the seat backrest of the front passen-
ger seat is folded, the front airbag must re-
main disabled and the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF  light on.
● 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 backrest of the front pas-
senger seat. This could prevent the seat
backrest from locking safely when positioned
upright.
● The upright seat backrest of the front pas-
senger seat must engage. If the seat backrest
of the front passenger seat is not locked, it
may suddenly move and cause severe inju-
ries. WARNING
Seat anchors and hinges exposed when the
seat backrest of the front passenger seat is folded may lead to severe injuries in the
event of an accident or sudden braking.
●
Never carry people or children on the front
passenger seat when the seat backrest is fol-
ded.
● When the seat backrest of the front passen-
ger seat is folded, only the outer seat behind
the driver on the second row of seats may be
occupied. This also applies to children sitting
in a child seat. Centre armrest
Fig. 86
Front centre armrest To
lift
the central armrest, lift it upwards in
the dir
ection of the arrow ››› Fig. 86, setting
by
setting.
To
lower the centre armrest, pull it down-
wards. Then lower the centre armrest. »
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Transport and practical equipment
Transporting a load Secure all objects in the vehicle
● Distribute the load throughout the vehicle,
on the roof and in a trailer as uniformly as
possible.
● Transport heavy objects as far forward as
possible in the luggage compartment and
lock the seat backs in the vertical position.
● Secure luggage in the luggage compart-
ment with suitable straps on the fastening
rings ››› page 100
.
● Chec k
the headlight adjustment
››› page 74
.
● Use the suitable tyre pressure according to
the load being transported. Read the tire in-
flation information label ›››
page 231.
● For vehicles with a tire pressure indicator,
change the vehicle load status ›››
page 177. CAUTION
Objects on the shelf could chafe against the
wires of the heating element in the heated
rear window and cause damage. Note
Please note the information about loading a
trailer ››› page 179 and the roof carrier sys-
t em ›

›› page 110. Driving with the rear lid open
Driving with the rear lid open creates an addi-
tional risk. Secure all objects and secure the
rear lid correctly and take all measures possi-
ble to reduce toxic gases from entering the
vehicle.
WARNING
Driving with the rear lid unlocked or open
could cause serious injuries.
● Always drive with the rear lid closed.
● Secure all objects in the vehicle. Loose
items could fall out of the vehicle and injure
other road users or damage other vehicles.
● Drive particularly carefully and think
ahead.
● Avoid sudden manoeuvres and braking giv-
en that this could cause an uncontrolled
movement of the open rear lid.
● When transporting objects that protrude
out of the luggage compartment, indicate
them suitably. Observe legal requirements.
● If objects must project out of the luggage
compartment, the rear lid must never be used
to “secure” or “attach” objects.
● If a baggage rack is fitted on the rear lid, it
should be removed before travelling with the
rear lid open. WARNING
Toxic gases may enter the vehicle interior
when the rear lid is open. This could cause
loss of consciousness, carbon monoxide poi-
soning, serious injury and accidents.
● To avoid toxic gases entering the vehicle al-
ways drive with the rear lid closed.
● In exceptional circumstances, if you must
drive with the rear lid open, observe the fol-
lowing to reduce the entry of toxic gases in-
side the vehicle:
– Close all windows and the sliding sun-
roof.
– Turn off the air recirculation for the heat-
ing and air conditioner.
– Open all of the air outlets in the dash
panel.
– Turn the heating fan and heater to the
highest level. CAUTION
An open boot hatch changes the length and
height of the vehicle. Driving a loaded vehicle
For the best handling when driving a loaded
vehicle, note the following:
● Secure all objects ›››
page 99 .
● Ac

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