2016 Seat Alhambra warning

Driver assistance systems
Optical parking system* (OPS) Fig. 211
On-screen OPS display: A has de-
t ect
ed an o
bstacle in the collision zone; Bhas detected an obstacle in the segment;
Czone recorded behind the vehicle.
Fig. 212
On-screen OPS display: A has de-
t ect
ed an o

bstacle in the segment; B restric-
t ed ar e
a in front of the vehicle. The optical parking system is an accessory to
the P
ark
in

g distance warning system ›››
page 212 and the park assist system
››
› page 214.
The zone recorded by the sensors in front of
and behind the vehicle is displayed on the
factory-fitted radio or navigation system
screen. Any obstacles are displayed in rela-
tion to the vehicle ››› .
FunctionNecessary operations
Switching the
display on:Switch on the parking distance
warning system
››› page 212 or the
park assist system ››› page 214. The
OPS switches on automatically.
Switching the
display off man-
ually:Press a zone selection button on the
factory-fitted radio or navigation
system
OR: briefly press the function button
 or RVC on the screen.
Switching the
display off man-
ually:
Drive forwards at more than about
10-15 km/h (6-9 mph).
Select the reverse gear on vehicles
with rear assist
››› page 217. The
display changes to the image of the
camera. Zones explored
The
z
one in whic

h obstacles are recognised
runs to a distance of around 120 cm from the
front of the vehicle and up to 60 cm to the
side ›››
Fig. 212 B . Behind the vehicle, the
z one an
aly

sed reaches a distance of up to
160 cm and around 60 cm to the sides
››› Fig. 211 C .Screen display
The im
ag
e di

splayed represents the super-
vised zones in several segments. As the vehi-
cle moves closer to an obstacle, the segment
moves closer to the vehicle displayed
››› Fig. 211 B and
›››
Fig. 212
A . When the
penu ltim
at

e segment is displayed, this
means that the vehicle has reached the colli-
sion zone. Stop the vehicle!
Distance 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. »
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Operation
Switching the parking sensor system sound
on and off
If the  button on the radio or navigation
sy s
t
em 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
lookin g at

the screen. Park Assist system* (Park As-
s
i
s

t)
Introduction The Park Assist system helps the driver to
find a s
uit
ab

le 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 p ark
in

g 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 ra

dio 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
as s

ist system, do not run any risks when
parking. The system is not a replacement for
driver awareness.
● Unintentional movements of the vehicle
coul
d 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 e
xternal 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-
stac
les and people are not registered.
● Always observe the area around the vehi-
cle, a
s the sensors do not always detect
small children, animals or objects. CAUTION
● The park a

ssist 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 o
bjects such as trailer draw bars, thin
rails, fences, posts and trees, etc. This could
result in damage to your car.
● Although the parking distance warning sys-
tem detect
s and warns of the presence of an
obstacle, the obstacle could disappear from
the angle of measurement of the sensors if it
is too high or low and the system would no
longer show it. Therefore, it will not warn you
of these objects. Ignoring the warnings of the
parking sensor system could cause consider-
able damage to the vehicle. This is also valid
when using the park assist (e.g. to park be-
hind a truck or motorcycle). Therefore, always
keep a close watch on the area in front of and
behind the vehicle while parking, and inter-
vene promptly if necessary.
● To ensure that the system works properly,
the bumper sensor
s must be kept clean, free
of ice and snow and uncovered.
● The bumper sensors may become damaged
or misa
ligned, for example, when parking.
● When cleaning the sensors with high-pres-
sure or s
team cleaning equipment, spray the
sensors briefly at a distance of no less than
10 cm. 214

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Note
Contact a specialised workshop with any sys-
tem f au
lts. SEAT recommends taking your car
in for technical service. Parking using the park assist system
Fig. 213
Detailed view of the centre console:
b utt
on t

o switch the park assist system on
manually Fig. 214
Gap detected: engage the reverse
g e
ar t

o park (parallel or nose/tail to the kerb) Preparing to park
● The Traction control system ASR must be
t urned on ›
›

› page 189.
● Parallel parking: pres
s the button  at
s peed
s
up to 50 km/h (31 mph) once. When
the function is enabled, the button
››› Fig. 213 will light up. ●
Perpendicu
lar parking: press the button  at speeds up to 50 km/h (31 mph) tw
ic
e .
When the function is enabled, the button
››› Fig. 213 will light up.
● If necessary, press the  button once
mor e t
o c

hange 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.
● Parking 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 pos
ition 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 s
ignal sounds ››› : The system
will move the steering wheel! Ob-
serve the surrounding area. »
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● Ob
ser
ve the surrounding area and acceler-
ate carefully at a maximum of 7 km/h
(4 mph).
● The park assist system is only r
esponsible
for moving 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
ass
ist system until the manoeuvre is comple-
ted.
● The park assist system steers the vehicle
forw
ards and backwards until it is in a
straight position in the parking space.
● The manoeuvre is complete when the corre-
sponding indic
ation is given on the instru-
ment panel display.
Stopping the parking manoeuvre
The park assist system stops the manoeuvre
in advance in the event of one of the follow-
ing:
● Press button  .
● Driving faster than 7 km/h (4 mph).
● The driver moves the steering wheel.
● The parking manoeuvre has not been com-
p l
et

ed after 6 minutes since the park assist
system was activated.
● A sliding door is opened. To restart the ma-
noeuvr e, c

lose the sliding door and press the
button  again. ●
Ther e i
s

a system malfunction (system tem-
porarily unavailable).
● The ASR system is switched off or the ASR
or ESC i
s working. WARNING
The steering wheel turns quickly by itself
when park in

g using the park assist system.
Placing your hand between the steering
wheel spokes could lead to injuries. Note
● The park a

ssist 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 ther
e 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 g
ears 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 wi
ll 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-
ward
s, if you pass close to a parallel parking
space at a maximum of 40 km an hour
(25 mph) or close to be perpendicular parking space at about 20 km an hour (12 mph) then
pre
s

s the button  .
● The progress bar on the screen of the in-
strument p

anel shows a display of the rela-
tive distance to be covered.
● When the Park Assist system is turning the
steerin
g 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
lea
st 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
P
ark
As

sist system Driving off
● Switch on the engine.
● Press button  . When the function is ena-
b l
ed, the b

utton ››› Fig. 213 will light up.
● Apply the turn signal for the side on which
you w ant

to leave the parking space.
● Select reverse gear.
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● Fo
l
low the instructions given by the park
assist system.
● When the next indication appears, release
the steerin
g wheel ››› in Parking using the
p ark
a
ssist system on page 216: The sys-
tem will move the steering wheel!
Observe the surrounding area.
● Observe the surrounding area and acceler-
ate car
efully at a maximum of 7 km/h
(4 mph).
● The park assist system is only r
esponsible
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
spac
e, 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, c
lose the sliding door and press the
button  again.
● There is a system malfunction (system tem-
por ari
ly

unavailable).
● The ASR system is switched off or the ASR
or ESC i
s working. WARNING
The steering wheel turns quickly automatical-
ly when l e

aving 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
brak
in

g automatically. Automatic braking
does not relieve the driver of responsibility
for controlling the accelerator, brake and
clutch ››› .
Br ak
in

g 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.
● Press the foot brake ››
›
!Following the intervention of the brakes, the
P
ark
As

sist will stop. WARNING
Despite the assistance provided by the park
as s

ist 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* (Rear View Cam-
er
a)
Intr oduction The camera fitted to the rear lid helps drivers
durin
g p
ark

ing 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 ro
ad (e.g. in a car park). »
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● Mode 2: r ev
er
se parking parallel to the
curb.
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 o b

stacles (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 v
ery 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-
cle
s and people are not detected.
● Keep the camera lens clean and clear of
snow and ic
e. Do not cover it. WARNING
The intelligent technology in the rear assist
sys t

em 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. ●
Adjus t

your speed and driving style to visi-
bility, road, traffic and weather conditions.
● Always keep a close eye on the area around
the vehic
le 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, a
s 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 hat
ch is completely closed. CAUTION
● The camer a on

ly 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 o
bjects such as thin rails, fences, posts
and trees, etc. This could result in damage to
your car. Instructions for use
Fig. 215
On the rear lid: location of the rear
a s
s

ist camera Fig. 216
Rear assist display: mode 2 connec-
t ed Function buttons on the screen:
 di s
p

lay the menu;  hide the menu.
 Turning off the reversing camera im-
ages
1 2
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lengths of the orientation lines use a vehicle
loc at
ed on a horiz
ontal 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
parkin
g space and select reverse gear.
● Switch on mode 2 on the navigation system
scr
een for parallel parking.
● Slowly reverse and turn the steering wheel
so that the s
urface displayed yellow on the
screen stops in front of any obstacles 5(e.g. another vehicle).
●
Turn the steering wheel fully towards the
s p
ac

e and reverse slowly.
● When the yellow line 3 touches the side
limit of
the s

pace, e.g. the border or curb
(magnifying glass), turn the steering wheel
fully in the opposite direction. 1 2
3
4
5 ●
Continue r
ev

ersing until the vehicle is in-
side the space, parallel to the road. Correct
the position if necessary.
Cruise control* (Cruise control
syst
em - CCS)
Warning and control lamp Fig. 219
Instrument panel display: CCS status
indic ation
s 
It lights up
This cruise control system maintains the set speed of
the vehicle.
Several warning and indication lamps light
up f
or a f
ew sec

onds when the ignition is switched on, signalling that the function is
being v

erified. They will switch off after a few
seconds.
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. 219:
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. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in Warning
and indication l amp
s on page 105. Cruise control system operation
Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 32
The cruise control system (CCS) is able to
maintain the set speed when driving for-
wards from approx. 20 km/h (12 mph). »
A B
C
D
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The CCS only slows down by reducing the ac-
c el
er
ator but not by braking ››› .
T r
av
elling 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 w
orking order of the CCS.
● If you increase the stored speed by using
the accel
erator for a certain time.
● if the brake or clutch pedal is depressed.
● If you change gears.
● If the airbag is triggered. WARNING
Use of the cruise control could cause acci-
dents and sev

ere 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 dis
tance 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 u se the C

CS when driving off-road or
on unpaved roads.
● Always adapt your speed and the distance
to the v
ehicles ahead in line with visibility,
weather conditions, the condition of the road
and the traffic situation.
● To avoid unexpected operation of the cruise
contro
l 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 pr
evailing road, traffic or
weather conditions.
● When travelling down hills, the CCS cannot
maintain a c
onstant speed. The vehicle tends
to accelerate under its own weight. Select a
lower gear or use the foot brake to slow the
vehicle. Lane Assist system*
Intr oduction WARNING
The intelligent technology in the lane assist
sys t

em 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. ●
Alw a

ys 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 y
ou can turn it at any time.
● The lane assist system does not detect all
roa
d 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 p
anel display and act accordingly to
its requests.
● Always pay attention to the vehicle's sur-
roundin
gs. Note
The lane assist system has been exclusively
developed f or driv

ing on asphalted roads. Note
If the lane assist system does not work as de-
sc ribed in thi

s chapter, do not use it and con-
tact a specialised workshop. Note
If you observe any system malfunction, have
the sys t

em checked by a specialised work-
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