2015 Seat Alhambra gearbox

Operation
Key-operated switch in glove com-
partment for deactivating front pas-
senger front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Passenger front airbag off warning
lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Lever for:
– Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
– Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
12 Volt power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Auto Hold Switch 
- . . . . . . . . 156
Electronic parking brake switch 137
Start-up push button (Keyless Ac-
cess closing and start-up system)
21 22
23
24
25
26
27 Ignition lock
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Steering column adjustment lever .6
Fuse box cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Lever for:
– Cruise control system (CCS)  –
 

 –  –  /--/-- . . 169
Open bonnet lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Controls for:
– Electric windows  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
– Childproof locks  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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30
31
32
33
34 Note
● Some of the items of equipment listed here
are fitted only on certain model versions or
are optional extras.
● In versions with the steering wheel on the
right, the layout of the control elements is
somewhat different. But the symbols as-
signed to the controls correspond to the sym-
bols used in the versions with the steering
wheel on the left Instruments
View of instrument panel Fig. 34
Instrument panel, on dash panel40

Cockpit
Details of the instruments ››› Fig. 34 :
C loc
k set button 1)
.
– Press button  to select the hour or
minute display.
– To continue setting, press 0.0 / SET›››
Fig. 34 7 . Hold button down to
scroll through the numbers quickly.
– Press button  again to end the clock
setting.
Rev counter (with the engine running, in
thousands of revolutions per minute).
The beginning of the red zone of the rev
counter indicates the maximum speed in
any gear after running-in and with the en-
1 2 gine hot. However, it is advisable to
change up a gear or move the selector
lever to
D
(or lift your foot off the acceler-
at

or) before the needle reaches the red
zone ››› .
Engine coolant temperature display 
››› page 221 .
Di s

plays on the screen ››› page 41.
Fuel reserve display ››› page 206.
Speedometer.
Reset knob for trip recorder (trip).
– Pre

ss button 0.0 / SET to reset to zero.
3 4
5
6
7 WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with
the risk of injury.
● Do not operate the instrument panel con-
trols when driving. CAUTION
To prevent damage to the engine, the rev
counter needle should only remain in the red
zone for a short period of time. For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear in time reduces fuel con-
sumption and noise. Displays on screen
A variety of information can be viewed on the
instrument panel display
››› Fig. 34 4 , de-
pending on the vehicle equipment:
● Warning and information text.
● Mileage.
● Time.
● Outside temperature.
● Compass. ●
Selector lever positions ››› page 143.
● Recommended gear (manual gearbox)
››› page 143 .
● Mu

ltifunction display (MFI) and menus for
different setting options ››› page 47.
● Service interval display ››› page 44 .
● Second speed display (menu Configuration)
››› page 47. ●
Star
t-Stop operation indicator
››› page 43.
Warning and information texts
The system runs a check on certain compo-
nents and functions when the ignition is
switched on and while the vehicle is moving.
Faults in the operation are displayed on the
screen using red and yellow symbols and
messages on the instrument panel display »1)
Depending on the vehicle equipment, it is also
possible to set the time using the settings menu on
the in s

trument panel display ››› page 51.
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Advice
Operation
Safety

Operation
( ››› page 45 ) and, in some cases, with audi-
b l
e warnings. The display may vary according
to the type of instrument panel fitted.
Type of messageSymbol colourDescription
Priority 1 warning.RedSymbol flashing or lit; partly combined with audible warnings. Stop the vehicle! It is dangerous ››› in Control and warning lamps on page 47 !
Check the function that is faulty and repair it. If necessary, request assistance from specialised personnel.
Priority 2 warning.Yellow
Symbol flashing or lit; partly combined with audible warnings.
A function fault, or fluids which are below the correct levels may cause damage to the vehicle ››› in Control and
warning lamps on page 47 !
Check the faulty operation as soon as possible. If necessary, request assistance from specialised personnel.
Informative text.–Information relating to different vehicle processes. Mileage
The
odometer
registers the total distance
tr

avelled by the car.
The
odometer (trip) shows the distance trav-
elled since the last odometer reset. The last
digit of the trip recorder indicates distances
of 100 metres or one tenths of a mile.
Outside temperature display
When the outside temperature is below +4 °C
(+39 °F), the symbol “ice crystal” (warning of
risk of freezing) is also displayed next to the
temperature. At first this symbol flashes and
then it remains lit until the outside tempera-
ture rises above +6 °C (+43 °F) ››› .
When the vehicle is at a standstill, with the
auxiliary heating on ( ››› page 128), or when travelling at very low speeds, the tempera-
ture displayed may be higher than the true
outside temperature, as a result of the heat
produced by the engine.
The temperatures measured range from
-40 °C to +50 °C (-40 °F to +122 °F).
Compass
With the ignition on and the navigation sys-
tem on, the cardinal point corresponding to
the vehicle's direction of travel is displayed
on the instrument panel
››› page 43.
Selector lever positions
The range of engaged gears of the selector
lever is shown on the side of the lever, and
on the instrument panel display. In positions D
and
S
, and with the Tiptronic, the corre-
sponding gear is also displayed.
Recommended gear (manual gearbox)
The recommended gear in order to save fuel
is displayed on the instrument panel while
you are driving ››› page 143
.
Second speed display (mph or km/h)
In addition to the speedometer, the speed
can also be displayed in a different unit of
measurement (in miles or in km per hour). To
change the units, in the Settings menu, se-
lect the option Second speed ››› page 47.
Vehicles without menu display on the instru-
ment panel
● Switch on the engine.
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Opening and closing
few seconds on the lock sensor surface
››› Fig. 47 B located on the exterior part of
the driver or passenger door handle until the
windows and roof close.
Opening the doors by touching the sensor
s ur
face on the handle takes places in accord-
ance with the settings activated on the menu
Configuration - Convenience ››› page 47. CAUTION
The sensor surfaces on the door handles
could engage if hit with a water jet or high
pressure steam if there is a valid vehicle key
in the nearby area. If at least one of the win-
dows is open and the sensor surface B on
one of the handle permanently activates, all
windows will close. If the water jet or steam
is briefly moved away from the sensor sur-
face A on one of the handles and then poin-
ted at it again, all the windows will probably
open ››› page 60, Convenience functions. Note
● If the vehicle battery has little or no charge,
or the vehicle key battery is almost or entire-
ly out of charge, it is likely that the vehicle
will not be able to be lock or unlocked with
the Keyless Access system. The vehicle can
be unlocked or locked manually ››› page 259.
● If there is no valid key inside the vehicle or
the system fails to detect one, a warning will
display on the dash panel screen. This could
happen if any other radio frequency signal in- terferes with the key signal (e.g. from a mo-
bile device accessory) or if the key is covered
by another object (e.g. an aluminium case).
● If the sensors are very dirty, e.g. have a lay-
er of salt, how the sensors on the door han-
dles operate may be affected. If this is the
case, wash the vehicle ››› page 195.
● If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic
gearbox, it may only be locked in the gear
stick is in position P. Deadlock
FunctionNecessary operations
Locks the vehicle with
the "Safe" security sys-
tem.Press the  button once on
the vehicle key.
Locks the vehicle with-
out the "Safe" security
system.
Press the  button twice on
the vehicle key.
Touch the Keyless Access
close and ignition lock sensor
surface located on the exteri-
or part of the door handle
twice ››› page 59.
Press the central locking but-
ton  on the driver door
once. Depending on the vehicle, when disabling
the ignition, a warning on the dash panel
screen may display stating that the "safe" se-curity system is activated (
Lock SAFE or SAFE-
L OCK

).
Disabling the "safe" security system
The "safe" security system may be disable in
one of the following ways:
● Press the button  on the vehicle key
twice .
● Touc

h the Keyless Access close and igni-
tion lock sensor surface located on the exteri-
or part of the door handle twice ››› p
age 59.
● Switch the ignition on.
● Press the ignition push button of the
Keyless Access lock and ignition system.
When the “safe” security system is disabled,
the following needs to be taken into account:
● The vehicle can be opened and unlocked
from the inside using an inside door handle.
● The anti-theft alarm is activated.
● The vehicle interior monitoring system and
the anti-tow system are disabled. WARNING
Careless use of the “Safe” security system
can cause serious injury.
● Never leave anybody inside the vehicle if it
has been locked using the key. When the
"Safe" security system is activated, doors
cannot be opened from the inside! » 61
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Operation
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

Operation
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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Driving Vehicles without
Keyless AccessVehicles with
Keyless Access
1.Bring the vehicle to a full stop ››› .
2.Press and hold the brake pedal until the step 4 is
performed.
3.If the vehicle has an automatic gearbox, place theselector lever in position P.
4.Connect the electronic parking brake ››› page 137.
5.Turn the vehicle key in
the ignition lock to po-
sition ››› Fig. 125 0
.
Briefly press the start-
up button
››› Fig. 126. If
the engine fails to
switch off, perform an
emergency disconnect
››› page 135.
6.If the vehicle is equipped with a manual gearbox,
put it into 1st or reverse. WARNING
Never switch off the engine while the vehicle
is moving. You may lose control of the vehicle
and there is a risk of serious accident.
● The airbags and belt tensioners do not
work when the ignition is switched off.
● The brake servo does not work with the en-
gine off. To stop, the brake pedal must be
pressed with more force.
● As the power steering does not work if the
engine is not running, you will need more
strength to steer than normally. ●
If the key is removed from the ignition, the
steering may lock and it will not be possible
to steer the vehicle. CAUTION
If the engine has been driven at high speed
for a prolonged period of time, it may over-
heat when turned off. To avoid engine dam-
age, allow the engine to run for approximate-
ly two minutes in neutral before switching it
off. Note
● In vehicles with automatic gearbox, the key
can only be removed when the selector lever
is in position P.
● After stopping the engine, the engine com-
partment fan may continue running for a few
minutes, even when the ignition has been
switched off or the key removed. The radiator
fan is automatically switched off. Electronic immobiliser
The gear lock prevents the engine from being
started with an unauthorised key and the ve-
hicle being moved.
The vehicle key has a chip that automatically
disables the immobilizer when the key is
placed in the ignition lock.The electronic immobiliser will be activated
again automatically as soon as you pull the
key out of the ignition lock. For vehicles with
the Keyless Access system, the key has to be
outside the vehicle
››› page 59.
For this reason, the vehicle can only be used
with a genuine SEAT key with the correct
code. Coded keys can be purchased from
your technical service centre ››› page 54.
If an unauthorised key is used, the message SAFE or Immobiliser active is displayed on the
instrument panel. The vehicle cannot be star-
ted in this case Note
The correct operation of the vehicle is only
guaranteed when original SEAT keys are
used. Braking and parking
Introduction The
assisted braking systems
include the an-
ti-loc

k braking system (ABS), the brake assist
system (BAS), the electronic differential lock
(EDL), the traction control system (ASR) and
the electronic stability control (ESC). »
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Electronic parking brake Fig. 128
Detailed view of the centre console:
electronic parking brake switch Applying the electronic parking brake
The parking brake can be applied whenever
the vehicle is at a standstill, even when the
ignition is switched off. Always apply the
parking brake when you leave your vehicle
and when you park.
●
Pull button  until the control lamp
 on
the button lights up.
● The parking brake is applied when the con-
trol lamp  lights up on the instrument pan-
el ››› page 138 .
R el
easing the electronic parking brake
● Switch the ignition on.
● Press button  . At the same time, press
the brake pedal hard or gently press the ac-
celerator pedal with the engine switched on. ●
The control lamps  on the button and 
on the in s

trument panel go out.
Automatic release of the electronic parking
brake on starting the engine
The electronic parking brake is automatically
released when the vehicle starts moving, if
the driver door is closed and
the driver is
wearing his/her seat belt. In addition, in ve-
hicles with a manual gearbox the clutch ped-
al should also be pressed to the floor before
starting the engine so that the system recog-
nises that the parking brake should be re-
leased.
Emergency braking function
Only use the emergency braking function if
the vehicle cannot be stopped with the brake
pedal ››› !
● Pull button 
hard
to stop the vehicle. The
w

arning display will be accompanied by the
corresponding audible warning.
● To stop the braking process, release the
button or press the accelerator. WARNING
The incorrect use of the electronic parking
brake may result in serious accident.
● Never use the electronic parking brake to
brake the vehicle except in an emergency.
The braking distance is considerably longer, because braking is only applied to the rear
wheels. Always use the foot brake.
●
Never accelerate from the engine compart-
ment with the engine running and a gear or a
gear range engaged. The vehicle could move,
even if the parking brake is applied. Note
● In vehicles with a manual gearbox: when
the clutch pedal is released and the accelera-
tor pressed at the same time, the electronic
parking brake is automatically released.
● If the vehicle battery is flat, it will not be
possible to disconnect the electronic parking
brake. Use the jump-start ››› page 253.
● When the electronic parking brake is ap-
plied or released, noises may be heard.
● If the electronic parking brake has not been
used for a long while, the system sometimes
performs automatic and audible checks while
the vehicle is at a standstill. Parking
When parking your vehicle, all legal require-
ments should be observed.
To park the vehicle
Complete operations only in the sequence
given.
● Park the vehicle on a suitable surface ››› .
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