2015 Seat Alhambra ESP

Driving
they flow around the engine more quickly
and efficiently, particularly in cold starts. The
effect is particularly noticeable in vehicles
frequently used for short journeys.
Always check the engine oil level and ob-
serve service intervals (engine oil change in-
tervals).
When purchasing engine oil, always observe
legal requirements and ensure that the oil is
approved by SEAT.
Avoid carrying unnecessary loads
The lighter the vehicle, the more economical
and ecological the driving style. For example,
an additional weight of 100 kg will increase
fuel consumption up to 0.3 l/100 km.
Remove any unnecessary objects or loads
from the vehicle.
Remove optional equipment and
unnecessary accessories
The more aerodynamic the vehicle, the lower
the fuel consumption. Optional equipment
and accessories (such as roof racks or bike
carriers) reduce the aerodynamic benefits of
the vehicle.
Therefore, we recommend you remove all op-
tional and unnecessary equipment and racks,
especially if you intend to drive at high
speeds. Other factors which increase fuel
consumption (examples):
●
Fault in engine management.
● Driving on hills.
● Trailer towing. WARNING
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. Engine management and
exhaust gas purification
system
Introduction WARNING
The components of the exhaust system reach
very high temperatures. 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).
● Do not apply additional underseal or anti-
corrosion coatings to the exhaust pipes, cata-
lytic converter, heat shields or the diesel par-
ticulate filter. Control lampsIt lights
upPossible causeSolution 
Fault in engine
management
(Electronic Power
Control).Take the vehicle to a
specialised work-
shop as soon as
possible and have
the engine checked.

Pre-heating a die-
sel engine before
starting the en-
gine.
›››
page 133 
Fault in catalytic
converter.
You should reduce
speed accordingly.
Drive carefully until
you reach the next
specialised work-
shop. Have the en-
gine checked there.

Diesel particulate
filter blocked
Drive for 15 minutes
in 4th gear (manual
gearbox), or in D (au-
tomatic gearbox) at
a minimum speed of
70 km/h (45 mph).
Observe speed lim-
its
›››
.
If the warning lamp
remains lit up, take
the vehicle to a spe-
cialised workshop
››› page 152.
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OperationFlashesPossible causeSolution

Fault in the engine
management (die-
sel engines).Take the vehicle to a
specialised work-
shop as soon as
possible and have
the engine checked.

Combustion fault
which could dam-
age the catalytic
converter.
You should reduce
speed accordingly.
Drive carefully until
you reach the next
specialised work-
shop. Have the en-
gine checked there.
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 traffic regulations when cleaning the
diesel particulate filter while driving.
● Only carry on driving if visibility, weather,
road and traffic conditions so permit.
● Never endanger your safety or that of other
road users. CAUTION
Always pay attention to any lit control lamps
and to the corresponding descriptions and in-
structions to avoid damage to the vehicle. Note
While the indicators  ,
 or  remain lit,
there may be engine problems, fuel consump-
tion may be greater and the engine may lose
power. Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter permits the subse-
quent treatment of the exhaust gases thus
reducing contaminating gas emissions. To
ensure a longer working life for the exhaust
system and catalytic converter in a petrol en-
gine:
● Always use unleaded petrol.
● Never run the fuel tank completely dry.
● Do not top up with too much engine oil
››› page 218 .
● Do not t

ow-start the vehicle; use the starter
cables ›››
page 253.
If

you should notice misfiring, uneven run-
ning or loss of power when the car is moving,
reduce speed immediately. Have the car in-
spected by a specialised workshop. If this
happens, unburnt fuel can enter the exhaust
system and escape into the atmosphere. The
catalytic converter can also be damaged by
overheating. For the sake of the environment
Even when the emission control system is
working perfectly, there may be a smell of
sulphur under certain conditions. This de-
pends on the sulphur content of the fuel be-
ing used. Diesel particulate filter
The diesel particulate filter removes soot par-
ticulates from the exhaust gas, retains and
burns them. To assist the combustion proc-
ess, SEAT recommends you avoid frequent
short trips.
● Always use diesel with a low sulphur con-
tent ›››
page 209 .
● Nev er u

se petrol or fuel oil.
● Never use biodiesel. However, a blend pre-
pared by the diesel manufacturer containing
biodiesel within the limits established by the
EN 590 standard may be used ›››
page 209.
● Never run the fuel tank completely dry.
● Do not top up with too much engine oil
››› page 218.
● Do not t

ow-start the vehicle; use the starter
cables ›››
page 253.
In order t

o reduce blocking of the diesel par-
ticulate filter, some vehicles with an automat-
ic gearbox may increase the engine speed
slightly to start cleaning the filter
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OperationDistance from the
vehicle to the ob-
stacleAudible
warn- ing
Displayed in
colour on the
screen: colour
of the segment if an obstacleis recognised
Front: approx. 31 -
120 cm
Behind: approx. 31 -
160 cmBeeping soundYellow
Approximately 0 –
30 cm in front or be-
hind a)Perma-
nent
soundRed
a) The permanent sound starts at a somewhat greater distance
on vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket.
With towing bracket
A specific image is displayed on the screen of
vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket
and an electrically connected trailer. In this
case, the distances behind the vehicle are
not indicated.
Switching the parking sensor system sound
on and off
If the  button on the radio or navigation
system screen may mute the sound of OPS
warnings. To switch the warnings back on,
press the button again briefly.
When the OPS is switched off and back on
again, muting is cancelled. Error messages
cannot be switched off. WARNING
Do not be distracted from the traffic when
looking at the screen. Park Assist system*
Introduction The Park Assist system helps the driver to
find a suitable place to park, to insert the ve-
hicle into parallel and perpendicular parking
places and to leave parallel parking places.
The Park Assist system is limited to the sys-
tem abilities and requires that the driver is
especially attentive
››› .
The parking sensor system is a component of
the Park Assist system that helps to park the
vehicle.
For vehicles with the optical parking system
(OPS), the radio navigation systems screen
displays the detected zones in front of and
behind the vehicle, indicating - within the
limits of the system - the position of obsta-
cles in relation to the vehicle.
The park assist system cannot be switched
on if the factory-fitted towing bracket is elec-
trically connected to a trailer. 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.
● Unintentional movements of the vehicle
could cause serious injury.
● Adjust your speed and driving style to visi-
bility, road, traffic and weather conditions.
● The surface of certain objects and items of
clothing and external sound sources may
have a negative affect on the park assist sig-
nals or on the system sensors or may not re-
flect its signals.
● 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. CAUTION
● The park assist system aims exclusively at
other parked vehicles, without taking curbs
or other circumstances into account. Make
sure you do not damage the tyres and wheel
rims when parking. Where necessary, stop
manoeuvring to avoid damaging the vehicle.
● The sensors may not always be able to de-
tect objects such as trailer draw bars, thin
rails, fences, posts and trees, etc. This could
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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
your car. 166

Driver assistance systems
Operation mode Fig. 149
In the windscreen: field of vision of
the lane assist system camera. Using the camera located in the sun visor,
the lane assist system detects the possible
lines dividing it. When the vehicle involuntar-
ily approaches a dividing line it has detected,
the system will notify the driver with a
correc-
tive intervention . It is possible to over-regu-
l at
e the corrective intervention at any time.
If the turn signal is connected, there will be
no warning as the lane assist system under-
stands that you wish to change lanes volun-
tarily.
Steering wheel vibration
The following situations cause the steering
wheel to vibrate and require the driver to take
active control of the steering: ●
If the limits inherent to the system are
reached.
● If the maximum rotational torque during
the corrective intervention is not enough to
keep the vehicle inside the lane.
● If during the corrective intervention by the
system the lane is no longer detected.
Switching the lane assist system on or off
● Select the corresponding menu option us-
ing the button for the driver assist systems
››› page 47.
● OR: activate or deactivate the system in the
menu Setting
s, sub-menu Assist systems ,
menu Lane Assist ››› page 47. The “confirma-
tion sign” indic

ates that the driver assist sys-
tem is switched on.
Automatic deactivation: the lane assist sys-
tem can be deactivated automatically if there
is a system malfunction. Control lamp
switches off.
The lane assist system is inactive (control
lamp lit in yellow)
● When driving speed drops to approx.
65 km/h (40 mph).
● When the Lane Assist system does not de-
tect the dividing lines of the road. For exam-
ple, in the event of road works, and snow,
dirt, moisture or reflections.
● When the radius of a curve is too small. ●
When there is no dividing line.
● When the distance to the next dividing line
is excessive.
● When there are more than two lane mark-
ings per lane.
● When the ASR is switched off.
● When the system does not detect any ac-
tive rotation of the steering wheel by the driv-
er during a prolonged period.
● Temporarily, in the event of very dynamic
driving.
● When the turn signal is connected. Note
● Before starting travel, verify that the cam-
era's field of vision is not covered ››› Fig. 149.
● Keep the c

amera window clean. Disconnect the lane assist system in
the following situations
Due to the limits of the Lane Assist system,
switch it off in the following situations:
● When more attention is required of the
driver
● For very sporty driving
● In very unfavourable weather conditions
● In very unfavourable road conditions
● In areas of road works
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Operation
Sign Assist* Introduction Sign Assist can help the driver with informa-
tion on speed limits or if overtaking is pro-
hibited at that moment. The traffic signs and
additional information detected by the sys-
tem is represented in the dash panel display
and in the visual presentation of the naviga-
tion system map.
Applicable countries:
Sign Assist is accepted in the following coun-
tries:
Andorra, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Fin-
land, France, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein,
Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway,
Austria, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Swe-
den, Switzerland, Spain, Czech Republic, Uni-
ted Kingdom, Vatican City.
WARNING
The traffic signs and instructions shown by
Sign Assist may differ from the current traffic
situation.
● The signs and highway code rules always
take precedence over the instructions and
display of Sign Assist.
● Adjust your speed and driving style to visi-
bility, road, traffic and weather conditions. ●
The system cannot always detect or cor-
rectly show all the traffic signs. WARNING
The traffic sign detection is not a replacement
for driver awareness.
● Adverse conditions of visibility, darkness,
snow, rain and fog can cause the system not
to show the traffic signs or to show them er-
roneously. CAUTION
● If old mapping data is used in the naviga-
tion system, this may cause the traffic signs
to be shown incorrectly.
● In the route points mode (navigation by
route points) of the navigation system, Sign
Assist is only partly available. Indication on display
Fig. 150
Instrument panel display: Examples
of speed limits or overtaking prohibitions de-
tected together with the corresponding addi-
tional signs 174