2015 Seat Alhambra ignition

Air conditioningCon-
trol
buttonAdditional information. Electronic
manual air conditioning ››› Fig. 120;
Climatronic ››› Fig. 121. 
Climatronic: press the
REAR button to adjust
the air conditioner for the rear seats from the
front seats. A lamp is lit on the REAR
button if
the feature is activated. The settings for the
rear seats will be displayed. Press the button
again to switch the function off or do not
touch any other button for around 10 sec-
onds. 
Climatronic: Press the
REST button to use the
heat that the engine produces. When the en-
gine is still warm but the ignition switched
off, the heat given off by the engine can be
used to keep the vehicle interior warm. The REST
button will light up when the function is
switched on. The function will switch off after
around 30 minutes and if the battery level is
low. 
a)
Switch off.
Electronic manual air conditioning
: turn the
fan switch to setting 0.
Climatronic: press the OFF
button or manual-
ly set the fan to 0. When the device is switch-
ed off the OFF
button will light up.
a)
Depending on the version of the model. Note
● Not all Climatronic buttons are operational
in REAR mode.
● The REAR button is locked in defrost mode. Rear operation
Fig. 122
Centre console: details of the con-
trols in the rear seats
Control
››› Fig. 122Description
ATemperature selector
BAir flow regulator Air conditioner user instructions
The interior cooling system only works when
the engine is running and fan is switched on.
The air conditioner operates most effectively
with the windows and the electric sliding
panoramic roof closed. However, if the vehi-
cle has heated up after standing in the sun
for some time, the air inside can be cooled
more quickly by opening the windows and
the sliding electric panoramic sunroof briefly.Setting for conditions of optimal visibility
When the air conditioning is switched on, the
temperature and the air humidity in the vehi-
cle interior drop. In this way, when the out-
side air humidity is high, the windows do not
mist over and comfort for the vehicle occu-
pants is improved.
Electronic manual air conditioning
● Switch off the air recirculation ››› page 127.
● Set the fan to the required setting.
● Turn the temperature control to the centre
position.
● Open and direct all the air outlets in the
dash panel ››› page 126 .
● Turn the air di

stribution control to the re-
quired position.
With Climatronic
● Press the AUTO button.
● Set the temperature to +22 °C (+72 °F).
● Open and direct all the air outlets in the
dash panel ››› page 126 .
C lim

atronic: Switching the measuring units
for temperature on the radio display or the
navigation system installed with the default
settings
Switching the temperature indication from
Celsius to Fahrenheit on the radio display or »
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CAUTION
Do not smoke when air recirculation is
switched on in vehicles with an air condition-
er. The smoke taken in could lie on the cool-
ing system vaporiser and on the activated
charcoal cartridge of the dust and pollen fil-
ter, leading to a permanently unpleasant
smell. Note
Climatronic: air recirculation mode switches
on to prevent exhaust gas from entering the
vehicle interior when it is in reverse and
while the automatic windscreen wipers are
working. Auxiliary heater* (additional
heater)
Introduction The auxiliary heater is powered by fuel from
the vehicle's fuel tank and can be used while
the vehicle is in motion and at a standstill.
Select the mode required (
heat
or fan
)
››› page 130 on the dash panel.
In w int
er, the auxiliary heater can be used in
heat mode before switching on the ignition to
remove any ice, mist or snow from the wind-
screen (thin layers only). WARNING
The auxiliary heater fumes contain carbon di-
oxide, an odourless and colourless toxic gas.
Carbon monoxide can cause people to lose
consciousness. It can also cause death.
● Never switch on the auxiliary heater or
leave it running in places that are enclosed or
unventilated.
● Never program the independent heating
system to be activated and operated in
closed, unventilated areas. WARNING
The components of the auxiliary heater ex-
haust system heat up a great deal. This could
cause a fire.
● Always park your vehicle so that no part of
the exhaust system can come in contact with
flammable materials (such as dried grass). CAUTION
Never place food, medicines or other heat-
sensitive objects close to the air vents. Food,
medicines and other heat-sensitive objects
may be damaged or made unsuitable for use
by the air coming from the air vents. Switching the auxiliary heater on and
off
Switching the auxiliary heater on:

Manually using the instant on/off
button.›››
page
123
ONManually using the remote control.››› page
129
Automatically at the programmed
and enabled on time.››› page
130
Switching the auxiliary heater off: 
Manually using the instant on/off
button for the air conditioner.›››
page
123
OFFManually using the remote control.››› page
129
Automatically after the programmed
time.››› page
130
Automatically when the light comes
on  (fuel reserve).››› page
206
Automatically when the battery pow-
er drops to a very low level.››› page
227 Things to note
After switching the auxiliary heater off, it con-
tinues to run for a short period to completely
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Operation
An optimum range is obtained by keeping
the remote control vertical, with the aerial
››› Fig. 124 A pointing upwards. When doing
so, do not cover the aerial with your fingers
or with the palm of your hand.
There must be a minimum distance of 2 me-
tr e
s between the remote control and the vehi-
cle. CAUTION
● The radio frequency remote control con-
tains electronic components. Therefore, avoid
getting it wet and being knocked and protect
it from direct sunlight.
● Use of inappropriate batteries may damage
the remote control. For this reason, always re-
place the used battery with another of the
same voltage, size and specifications. For the sake of the environment
● Please dispose of old batteries so that they
do not harm the environment.
● The remote control battery may contain
perchlorate. Observe the legal requirements
for their disposal. Programming the auxiliary heater
The heater or ventilation inside the vehicle
can be programmed for a certain period. Before programming, check that the day is
correctly set in the
Auxiliary heater - day of the
week menu ››› .
Enabling the Auxiliary heater
menu on the
in s

trument panel
● From the main menu, select the Auxiliary
heater submenu and press the OK button on
the windscreen wiper lever.
● OR: press the  or
 arrow buttons on the
multi-function steering wheel until the Auxili-
ary heater menu is displayed.
Menu op-
tionsDescription
Switching on
Switching off
The auxiliary heater can be set to come
on automatically if required. To do so,
select a timer:
– The timer is displayed marked with a
.
– Only one timer can be selected. If a
timer has been selected, Prog. ON will be
displayed on the screen. If no timer has
been selected, the dash panel display
will show Prog. OFF.
– To modify the programmed timer, se-
lect another timer or select the Off op-
tion.
Timer 1
Timer 2
Timer 3
Three different timers (hh.mm) can later
be selected using the On option. If the
auxiliary heater is to be switched on for
just a certain day of the week, select the
day of the week and the time for the aux-
iliary heater to come on.
Menu op-
tionsDescription
DurationThe operating time may vary between 10
and 60 minutes and can be set to 5-mi-
nute intervals.
Operating
modeSet to heat or ventilate the vehicle interi-
or when the auxiliary heater is switched
on.
DaySet the current day of the week.
Factory set-
tingsThe predefined factory values for the
functions of this menu are restored.
BackThis returns to the main menu. Checking programming
If the
timer has been switched on after
switching the ignition off, the light on button  will remain lit for around 10 seconds.
WARNING
Never program the independent heating sys-
tem to be activated and operated in closed,
unventilated areas. The auxiliary heater
fumes contain carbon dioxide, an odourless
and colourless toxic gas. Carbon monoxide
can cause people to lose consciousness. It
can also cause death. 130

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Operating instructions The auxiliary heater exhaust system located
below the vehicle must be kept clear of snow,
mud and other objects. The exhaust gases
must not be obstructed in any way. The ex-
haust gases generated by the auxiliary heater
are removed via an exhaust pipe fitted under-
neath the vehicle.
On heating the vehicle interior, depending on
the outside temperature the warm air is first
directed at the windscreen and then to the
rest of the vehicle interior through the air
vents. If the air vents are turned towards the
windows, for example, the form of air distri-
bution may be affected.
Depending on the outside temperature, the
temperature at which the auxiliary heater
warms the vehicle interior may be somewhat
higher if the heating or air conditioner tem-
perature control is set to maximum before
switching the heating on.
Depending on the engine, vehicles with aux-
iliary heater may be fitted with a second bat-
tery in the luggage compartment that is re-
sponsible for powering the auxiliary heater.
Cases in which the auxiliary heater will not
switch on
● The auxiliary heater requires about as
much power as the dipped beam headlights.
If the battery charge is low, the auxiliary heat- er will switch off automatically or will not
even switch on. This avoids problems when
starting the engine.
●
The heater will switch on just once each
time. The timer will also have to be switched
back on every time it is required. Note
● Noise will be heard while the auxiliary
heater is running.
● When the air humidity is high and the out-
side temperature low, the heating system
may evaporate condensation from the auxili-
ary heater. In this case, steam may be re-
leased from underneath the vehicle. This is
completely normal and there is no need to
suspect a fault!
● If the auxiliary heater runs several times
over a prolonged period, the vehicle battery
may run flat. To re-charge the battery, drive
the vehicle for a long distance. As a general
rule, drive for as much time as the auxiliary
heating was working. Driving
Address Introduction The power steering is not hydraulic but elec-
tromechanical. The advantage of this steer-
ing system is that it disposes of hydraulic
tubes, hydraulic oil, the pump, filter and oth-
er components. The electromechanical sys-
tem saves fuel. While a hydraulic system re-
quires oil pressure to be maintained, electro-
mechanical steering only requires energy
when the steering wheel is turned.
With the power steering system, the assisted
steering function automatically adjusts ac-
cording to the vehicle speed, the steering tor-
que and the wheel turning angle. The power
steering only works when the engine is run-
ning.
WARNING
If the power steering is not working then the
steering wheel is much more difficult to turn
and the vehicle more difficult to control.
● The power steering only works when the
engine is running.
● Never allow the vehicle to move when the
engine is switched off.
● Never remove the key from the ignition if
the vehicle is in motion. The steering may » 131Technical specifications
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lock and it will not be possible to turn the
steering wheel.
Control and warning lampsIt lights
upPossible causeSolution 
(red)Power steering
faulty.
The steering system
should be checked by
a specialised work-
shop as soon as pos-
sible.

(yellow)
Power steering
operation re-
duced.
The steering system
should be checked by
a specialised work-
shop as soon as pos-
sible.
If, after restarting the
engine and driving for
a short distance, the
yellow warning lamp
no longer comes on, it
will
not be necessary
to take the vehicle to
a specialised work-
shop.
The vehicle bat-
tery was discon-
nected and has
been reconnec-
ted.Drive for a short dis-
tance at 15-20 km/h
(9-12 mph).
FlashesPossible causeSolution 
(red)
Fault in the steer-
ing column elec-
tronic lock.  Do not drive on!
Seek professional ad-
vice. 
(yellow)
Steering column
deviation.Gently turn the steer-
ing wheel to and fro.
Steering wheel
not unlocked or
locked.
Remove the key from
the ignition and then
switch the ignition
back on. Check the
messages displayed
on the instrument
panel at the same
time.
Do not drive on, if
the
steering column re-
mains locked after the
ignition has been
switched on. Seek
specialist assistance. 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. Information on the steering
Steering column electronic lock
Vehicles with Keyless Access: the steering
column locks when the driver's door is
opened and the ignition is switched off.
Therefore, the vehicle should be at a stand-
still and, where applicable, the selector lever
in position P
.
If
the driver door is opened before the igni-
tion is switched off, the steering column elec-
tronic lock is activated via the ignition key or
the sensor built into the door handle.
Mechanical steering lock
To prevent theft, we recommend you lock the
steering before leaving the vehicle.
Please engage steer-
ing lockUnlocking the steering
Parking the vehicle
››› page 137.Turn the steering wheel
slightly to release the
steering lock.
Remove the key from the
ignition.Insert the key in the igni-
tion lock.
Turn the steering wheel
slightly until you hear the
steering lock.Hold the steering wheel in
this position and switch
on the ignition. 132

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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

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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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Starting the engine Complete operations only in the sequence
given: Vehicles without
Keyless AccessVehicles with
Keyless Access
1.Press and hold the brake pedal until step 5 is per- formed.
1a.In vehicles with a manual gearbox: press and
hold the clutch down until the engine starts.
2.Put the gearbox lever in neutral or the selector lever in position P or N.
3.
Only in vehicles with
diesel engines: for pre-
heating, turn the key in the ignition lock to po-
sition ››› Fig. 125 1
. A
control lamp lights up
on the dash panel
.

4.
Turn the key in the igni- tion lock to position
››› Fig. 125 2
; do not
press the accelerator.
Press the starter button ››› Fig. 126; do not
press the accelerator. There needs to be a
valid key inside the ve- hicle for the engine to start.
5.Once the engine starts,release the key in the ignition lock.Once the engine starts,release the start-up button.
Vehicles without
Keyless AccessVehicles with
Keyless Access
6.
If the engine does not
start, stop and wait for around 1 minute to try again.If the engine does not
start, stop and wait for around 1 minute to try again. If necessary,
perform an emergency start ››› page 135.
7.Disconnect the electronic parking brake when you
are about to start driving ››› page 137. WARNING
Never leave the vehicle unattended if the en-
gine is running. The vehicle could move off
suddenly, especially if it is in gear, resulting
in an accident and serious injury. WARNING
Cold start sprays could explode or cause a
sudden increase in the engine speed.
● Never use start boosters. CAUTION
● An attempt to start the engine while driving
or starting the engine immediately after turn-
ing it off can cause damage to the engine or
starter motor.
● When the engine is cold, avoid high revs
and heavy acceleration and do not make the
engine work hard. ●
Do not push or tow start the engine. Un-
burnt fuel could damage the catalytic con-
verter. For the sake of the environment
Do not warm the engine at idle speed; start
driving immediately if the visibility is OK.
This helps the engine reach operating tem-
perature faster and reduces emissions. Note
● For example, if the key battery is very worn
or flat, the engine cannot be started with the
starter button. In this case, remove the igni-
tion button from the lock and insert the key.
● Electrical devices with a high power con-
sumption are switched off temporarily when
the engine starts.
● When the engine is started cold, there may
be strong vibrations for a few moments for
technical reasons. This is quite normal, and
no cause for concern.
● At temperatures below +5 °C (+41 °F),
smoke may be given off below the vehicle
when the additional heater is connected. Stopping the engine
Complete operations only in the sequence
given:
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