2016 Seat Alhambra interior lights

Operation
When the light switch is in position 
, a
phot o sen
sor automatically turns the instru-
ment and switch lighting on and off.
Automatic dipped beam control 
The automatic dipped beam control is merely
intended as an aid and is not able to recog-
nise all driving situations.
When the light switch is in position  , the
vehicle lights and the instrument panel and
switch lighting switch on and off automatical-
ly in the following situations ››› :
Automatic switching
onAutomatic switching
off or switch to day-
time running lighting
The photo sensor detects
darkness, for example,
when driving through a
tunnel.When adequate lighting is
detected.
The rain sensor detects
rain and activates the
windscreen wipers.When the windscreen wip-
er has been inactive for a
few minutes.
Adaptive headlights (AFS)
The a
d
aptiv

e headlights only operate when
the dipped beam is on and at speeds of over
10 km/h (6 mph). On bends, the adaptive
headlights automatically improve lighting on
the road ahead.
The adaptive headlights can be switched on
and off from the infotainment system. Static cornering lights
When turning s

lowly to change direction or
going round a tight bend, the static cornering
lights automatically come on. The static cor-
nering lights only work at speeds of less than
40 km/h (25 mph).
The static cornering lights may be incorpora-
ted into the fog lights or the front headlights,
depending upon the equipment. WARNING
If the road is not well lit and other road users
cannot see the

vehicle well enough or at all,
accidents may occur.
● The automatic dipped beam control ( )
only sw
itches on the dipped beam when
there are no changes in brightness, and not,
for example when it is foggy.
● Never drive with daytime lights if the road
is not
well lit due to weather or lighting con-
ditions. Daytime lights do not provide
enough light to illuminate the road properly
or be seen by other road users.
● The rear lights do not come on with the
daytime driv
ing light. A vehicle which does
not have the rear lights on may not be visible
to other drivers in the darkness, if it is rain-
ing or in conditions of poor visibility. Headlight adjustment
Headlight adjustment (Light Assist)
The hea
dlight

adjustment automatically con-
nects and disconnects these lights depend-
ing on the environmental and traffic condi-
tions and on the speed, within the limitations
of the system ››› . This is monitored by a
sensor loc at

ed on the inside of the wind-
screen, above the interior rear vision mirror.
The automatic headlight adjustment auto-
matically switches on the lights depending
on the vehicles travelling in front and in the
opposite direction, and on other environmen-
tal and traffic conditions from an approxi-
mate speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) and turns
them off again at speeds below approximate-
ly 30 km/h (18 mph).
Switching on and off
Action
Switch-
ing on:– With the ignition on, turn the lights control
to the position  and put the turn signal
and main beam lever in the main beam posi-
tion ››› page 131. When the headlight adjust-
ment (automatic lights also) is activated, the
warning lamp lights up in the dash panel
display
. 132

Operation
Dynamic headlight range control
The c ontr
o
l 2 is not mounted in vehicles
w ith dy
n

amic headlight range control. The
headlight range is automatically adjusted ac-
cording to the vehicle load status when they
are switched on. WARNING
Heavy objects in the back of vehicle may
cau se he

adlight dazzle and distract other
drivers. This could result in a serious acci-
dent.
● Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load
stat
us so that it does not blind other drivers. Interior and reading lights
Read the additional information carefully
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Storage and luggage compartment lighting
When the glove compartment and the rear lid
are opened and closed, a light automatically
switches on or off.
Ambient lighting
The ambient lighting in the front covering of
the ceiling lights up the controls on the cen-
tre console from above when the side light or
dipped beam lights are on. In addition, the lever on the door moulding
can also be i

lluminated. Note
The reading lights go out when the vehicle is
lock ed, or a f

ew minutes after the key is re-
moved from the ignition. This prevents the
vehicle's battery from discharging. Visibility
Su n

visors Fig. 143
Sun visor Options for adjusting driver and front pas-
sen
g
er s

un visors:
● Lower the sun visor towards the wind-
scr
een. ●
The sun
visor can be pulled out of its
mounting and turned towards the door
››› Fig. 143 1 .
● Swing the sun visor towards the door, lon-
git udin
al

ly backwards.
Vanity mirror light
There may be a vanity mirror, with a cover, on
the rear of the sun visor. When the cover is
opened ››› Fig. 143 2 a light comes on.
The l amp g
oe

s out when the vanity mirror
cover is closed or the sun visor is pushed
back up. WARNING
Sun visors and sun blinds may reduce visibili-
ty when open. ● Alw

ays roll or fold sun blinds and visors
awa
y when not in use. Note
The light above the sun visor automatically
swit c

hes off after a few minutes in certain
conditions. This prevents the battery from
discharging. 136

Lights and visibility
Rear side window sun blinds Fig. 144
On the rear right-hand window: sun
b lind The sun blinds for the vehicle interior are fit-
t
ed in the s
ide p
anels of the windows.
● Pull the sun blind by the handle ›››

Fig. 144
A up to the top.
● Hook both rings of the fastening rod in the
s p
ac

es provided B . Check that the sun blind
i s
sec
urely hooked into the spaces provided
when it has been lowered B .
● To put the sun blind away, unhook it at the
t op and lo
w

er by hand ››› .
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the blind or the interior
trim, do not lo w

er the sun blind “quickly”. Windscreen wiper and window
w
iper sy
s

tems
Control lamp 
It lights up
Windscreen wip-
er fluid level too
lowTop up the windscreen wiper reser-
voir as soon as possible
››› page 284. Several warning and indication lamps light
up for a f
ew sec

onds when the ignition is
switched on, signalling that the function is
being verified. They will switch off after a few
seconds.
Window wiper lever Read the additional information carefully
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 page 26 WARNING
Water from the windscreen washer water bot-
tle m a

y freeze on the windscreen if it does
not contain enough anti-freeze, reducing for-
ward visibility.
● In winter, ensure the windscreen washer
contain
s enough anti-freeze.
● In cold conditions, you should not use the
wash/w
ipe system unless you have warmed
the windscreen with the ventilation system. The antifreeze could freeze on the windscreen
and reduc
e

visibility. WARNING
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility
and inc re

ase the risk of accident and serious
injury.
● Always replace damaged or worn blades or
bla
des which do not clean the windscreen
correctly. CAUTION
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper
bl a

des are not frozen to the glass before us-
ing the wipers for the first time. In cold
weather, it may help to leave the vehicle
parked with the wipers in service position
›››  page 54. CAUTION
If the ignition is switched off while the wind-
sc r

een wipers are on, the windscreen wipers
carry on wiping at the same level when the
ignition is switched back on. Ice, snow and
other obstacles may damage the windscreen
wiper and the respective motor. Note
● The wind s

creen wipers will only function
when the ignition is switched on and the re-
spective bonnet or rear lid are closed. » 137
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Operation
CAUTION
In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle
re ar
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. Interior rear vision mirror
Fig. 147
Manual anti-dazzle function for rear
v i
s

ion mirror Fig. 148
Automatic anti-dazzle function for
re ar

vision mirror The driver should always adjust the rear vi-
s
ion mirr
or t

o 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 mirr
or forwards.
● Pull the lever to the back to select the anti-
dazzl
e function ››› Fig. 147.
Automatic anti-dazzle function for interior
mirror
Key to Fig. 148:
Control lamp
Control
Light incidence sensor
1 2
3 This function can be activated and deactiva-
t
ed b
y

pressing the rear-view mirror switch
››› Fig. 148 2 . When it is activated, the warn-
in g l
amp lights

up 1 .
When the ignition i s
on, the sen
sor 3 auto-
matic a
l

ly moves the rear vision mirror to the
anti-dazzle position depending upon the in-
cidence of the light from behind.
The automatic anti-dazzle function is deacti-
vated when reverse gear is engaged or the in-
terior or reading lights are on. Note
If the light is obstructed or prevented from
re ac

hing the sensor, e.g. by the sun blinds,
the rear vision mirror with automatic anti-
dazzle function will not operate correctly. 140

Operation
Air conditioning
Air c onditionin
g
Intr
oduction Viewing Climatronic information
The fact
or

y-fitted radio or navigation system
screen briefly displays information relating to
Climatronic.
The units of temperature measurement is dis-
played on the factory-installed radio or navi-
gation system and, depending on the vehicle
equipment, can be set using the Configu-
ration menu on the instrument panel. WARNING
Reduced visibility through the windows in-
cr e

ases the risk of serious accidents.
● Ensure that all windows are free of ice and
snow and th
at they are not fogged up pre-
venting a clear view of everything outside.
● The maximum heat output required to de-
fros
t windows quickly is only available when
the engine has reached its normal running
temperature. Only drive when you have good
visibility.
● Always ensure that you use the air condi-
tioner and heated r
ear window to maintain
good visibility.
● Never leave the air recirculation on for a
long period of time. If
the cooling system is switched off and air recirculation mode
swit
c

hed on, the windows can mist over very
quickly, considerably limiting visibility.
● Switch air recirculation mode off when it is
not requir
ed. WARNING
Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and re-
duc e driv er c

oncentration possibly resulting
in a serious accident.
● Never leave the fresh air fan turned off or
use the air rec
irculation for long periods of
time; the air in the vehicle interior will not be
refreshed. CAUTION
● Swit c

h the air conditioner off if you think it
may be broken. This will avoid additional
damage. Have the air conditioner checked by
a specialised workshop.
● Repairs to the air conditioner require spe-
cia
list knowledge and special tools. SEAT rec-
ommends taking your car in for technical
service.
● Do not smoke when air recirculation is
switc
hed 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
● When the coo lin

g system is turned off, air
coming from the outside will not be dried. To
avoid fogging up the windows, SEAT recom-
mends leaving the cooler (compressor) on. To
do this, press the A/C button. The button
lamp shou l

d light up.
● If the humidity and temperature outside the
vehicl
e are high, condensation can drip off
the evaporator in the cooling system and
form a pool underneath the vehicle, this is
completely normal and there is no need to
suspect a leak.
● Keep the air intake slots in front of the
winds
creen free of snow, ice and leaves to en-
sure heating and cooling are not impaired,
and to prevent the windows from misting
over. Controls
Read the additional information carefully
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To switch a function on or off, press the ap-
propriate button. Press the button again to
switch off the function.
The LED on each control lights up to indicate
that the respective function of a control has
been switched on.
Some Climatronic controls may also be on
the air conditioner control panel located in
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Air conditioning
heat-sensitive, they may be damaged or
ma
de u
nsuitable for use by the air coming
from the air vents. Note
The air from the vents flows through the vehi-
c le int

erior and out through the outlets below
the rear window. The slots must not be cov-
ered with items of clothing or other objects. Air recirculation
Air recirculation mode prevents the ambient
air fr
om ent
erin

g the interior.
When the outside temperature is very high,
selecting manual air recirculation mode for a
short period refreshes the vehicle interior
more quickly.
For safety reasons, air recirculation mode is
switched off when the  button is press-
ed or the air distributor turned to  ››› .
Sw it
c

hing the recirculation mode on and off
manually on the air conditioning (Electronic
manual air conditioning) 
Switching on: press the button  until the
lamp on the button lights up.
Switching off: press the button  until the
lamp on the button switches off. Switching the recirculation mode on and off
manual

ly on the Climatronic 
Switching on: press the button  until the
lamp on the button lights up.
Switching off: press the button  until the
lamp on the button switches off.
Automatic air recirculation mode 
Fresh air enters the vehicle interior in posi-
tion . If the system detects a high con-
centration of hazardous substances in the
ambient air, air recirculation mode is switch-
ed on automatically. When the level of impur-
ities drops to within a normal range, recircu-
lation mode is switched off.
The system is unable to detect unpleasant
smells.
With the following outside temperatures and
conditions the air recirculation does not
switch on automatically:
● The cooling system is switched on (the AC button is lit up) and the outside temperature
i
s
belo

w +3°C (+38°F).
● The cooling system and the windscreen
wipers
are switched off and the outside tem-
perature is below +10°C (+50°F).
● The cooling system is switched off and the
outside temper
ature is below +15°C (+59°F).
The windscreen wiper is switched on. Switching the automatic air recirculation
mode on and off
Switc

hing on: press the button  until the
right lamp on the button lights up.
Switching off: press the button  until all
the lamps on the button are switched off.
Switching the automatic air recirculation
mode off temporarily
● Press the  button onc
e to temporarily
switch to manual air recirculation mode in
the event of unpleasant smells from outside.
The left indicator lamp turns on.
● After more than two seconds, press the 
button ag
ain to restart automatic air recircu-
lation. The right indicator lamp turns on. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in Intro-
duction on pag e 176
.
● If the cooling system is switched off and air
recir
culation mode switched on, the windows
can mist over very quickly, considerably limit-
ing visibility.
● Switch air recirculation mode off when it is
not requir
ed. » 179
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Air conditioning
burn any fuel remaining in the auxiliary heat-
er .
The e
xhaust gases are also extracted from
the system.
Remote control Fig. 198
Auxiliary heater: remote control
Fig. 198Meaning
ONSwitch the auxiliary heater on.
OFFSwitch the auxiliary heater off:
AAerial.
BLight. The auxiliary heater may accidentally switch
on if
a b
utt

on is pressed on the remote con-
trol by mistake. This may also occur outside
the range of the remote control or if the light
flashes. Remote control light
The remote c

ontrol light provides users with
different information at the push of a button:
Battery light
Fig. 198 BMeaning
Lights up green for
around two seconds.The auxiliary heater has been
switched on using the ON but-
ton.
Lights up red for
around two seconds.The auxiliary heater has been
switched off using the OFF but-
ton.
Slowly flashes green
for around two sec-
onds.No on a)
signal has been re-
ceived.
Quickly flashes green
for around two sec-
onds.The auxiliary heater is locked.
Possible causes: the fuel tank
is almost empty, the battery
charge is very low or there is a
fault.
Flashes red for
around two seconds.No off a)
signal has been re-
ceived.
Lights up orange for
around two seconds,
then green or red.The remote control battery is
almost flat. However, the on or
off signal has been received,
respectively.
Lights up orange for
around two seconds,
then flashes green or
red.The remote control battery is
almost flat. The on or off signal
has not been received, respec-
tively.
Battery light
Fig. 198 BMeaning
Flashes orange for
around five seconds.The remote control battery is
flat. The on or off signal has
not been received, respective-
ly.
a)
Within its range, the remote control might not receive the sig-
nal sent by the vehicle receiver. In this case, the remote control
will send an error message whether the auxiliary heater is on or
off. Come closer to the vehicle and press the corresponding but-
ton on the remote control once again.
Replacing the remote control battery
If the light ›››
Fig. 198 B on the remote con-
tr o
l

does not come on when the button is
pressed, the remote control battery should
soon be replaced.
The battery is located beneath a cover on the
back of the remote control. Turn the slot to
the left using a flat, blunt object (e.g. a coin).
When changing the battery, use another bat-
tery of the same model and observe the po-
larity when fitting it ››› .
R an
g

e
The receiver is in the interior of the vehicle.
The remote control, when fitted with new bat-
teries, has a range of several hundred me-
tres. Obstacles between the remote control
and the vehicle, bad weather conditions and
discharged batteries can considerably reduce
the range of the remote control. »
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Driving
Operating instructions The auxiliary heater exhaust system located
below the
v
ehicle 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.
When will the auxiliary heater will not switch
on?
● The auxiliary heater requires about as
much po w

er as the dipped beam headlights.
If the battery charge is low, the auxiliary heat- er will switch off automatically or will not
even swit

ch on. This avoids problems when
starting the engine.
● The heater will switch on just once each
time. The timer wi
ll also have to be switched
back on every time it is required. Note
● Noise w i

ll be heard while the auxiliary
heater is running.
● When the air humidity is high and the out-
side temper
ature 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 pr
olonged 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
Ad dr
e

ss
Introduction The power steering is not hydraulic but elec-
tromec
h

anical. 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
st eerin

g 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 vehic
le is in motion. The steering may » 183
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