2016 Seat Alhambra technical specifications

Checking and refilling levels
Checking the coolant level and top-
pin g up Fig. 245
In the engine compartment: Marking
on c oo
l
ant expansion tank Fig. 246
In the engine compartment: Coolant
e xp
an

sion tank cap If the coolant level is low, the coolant warn-
in
g indic
at

or will light. Preparations
● Park the vehicle on even, flat and firm
ground.
● A

llow the engine to cool ›››
.
● Open the bonnet  › ›
›
page 272.
● The coolant expansion tank is easily recog-
nisab
le because of the symbol  on the cap
››› Fig. 246.
Checking the engine coolant level ● When the engine is cold, check the coolant
level
using the side marking on the expan-
sion tank ››› Fig. 245.
● If the level is below the “MIN” mark, top up
with coo
lant. When the engine is hot it may
be slightly above the marked area.
Topping up the engine coolant level
● Always protect your face, hands and arms
from hot c
oolant and steam using a large,
thick cloth over the coolant expansion tank
cap.
● Remove the cap very carefully ›››
.
● Only refill using new engine c
oo
lant ac-
cording to SEAT specifications ( ››› page 280)
››› .
● The engine coolant level should be be-
tw een the m
ark

s on the coolant expansion
tank ››› Fig. 245. Do not exceed the top level
of the marked area ››› .
● Screw on the cap tightly. ●
If, in the ev
ent

of an emergency, you have
no coolant that is compliant to the required
specifications ( ››› page 280), do not use an-
other type of additive. Instead, top up with
distilled water only ››› . Then re-establish
the c orr
ect

proportion of the mixture with the
correct additive as soon as possible
››› page 280. WARNING
Hot vapours and coolant can cause serious
burn s.
● Nev

er open the coolant expansion tank if
ste
am or coolant is coming from the engine
compartment. Wait until you cannot see or
hear any steam or coolant escaping.
● Always wait until the engine has complete-
ly coo
led before very carefully opening the
expansion tank cap. Contact with hot ele-
ments of the engine can cause skin burns.
● When the engine is warm or hot, the cool-
ing sys
tem is pressurised. Do not unscrew
the cap on the expansion tank when the en-
gine is hot. Otherwise, coolant may spray out
under pressure causing burns and serious in-
jury.
– Carefully and slowly unscrew the cap an-
ti-clockwise, gently pressing down on it.
– Always protect your face, hands and arms
from hot coolant and steam using a large,
thick cloth. » 281
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Checking and refilling levels
Brake fluid level
The l ev
el
of the brake fluid should always be
between the MIN and MAX marks, or above
the MIN mark ››› .
It i
s

not always possible to check the level of
the brake fluid, as in some models the en-
gine components make it difficult to see the
brake fluid reservoir. If you cannot read the
exact brake fluid level, consult a specialist.
The brake fluid level drops slightly when the
vehicle is being used due to wear of the
brake pads and the automatic readjustment
of the brake.
Changing the brake fluid
The brake fluid should be changed in accord-
ance with the instructions given in the Main-
tenance Programme. Have the brake fluid
changed by a specialised workshop. SEAT
recommends taking your car in for technical
service. This means that only brake fluid
complying with the required specifications
will be used. WARNING
If the brake fluid level is low or unsuita-
bl e/o

ld brake fluid is used, the brake system
may fail or braking power may be reduced.
● Check the brake system and the brake fluid
level
regularly! ●
The brak e fluid shou

ld be changed regular-
ly in accordance with the instructions given
in the Maintenance Programme.
● When the brake fluid is used and brakes
are sub
jected to extreme braking forces, bub-
bles of vapour form in the brake system.
These bubbles can significantly reduce brak-
ing power, notably increasing braking dis-
tance, and could result in the total failure of
the brake system.
● Only used brake fluid that conforms to the
VW 501 14 stand
ard, FMVSS 116 DOT 4
standard or even the DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4
standard. Other types of brake fluid could af-
fect brake operation and reduce braking pow-
er. Do not use a brake fluid if the container
does not specify compliance with the
VW 501 14, FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or
DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4 standards.
● The replacement brake fluid must be new.
● Always ensure that you use suitable brake
fluid. Do not use a br
ake fluid if the container
does not specify compliance with the
VW 501 14, FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or
DIN ISO 4925 CLASS 4 standards. WARNING
Brake fluid is poisonous.
● To reduce the risk of poisoning, do not keep
brak e fluid in drink

s bottles/containers or
similar. Other people could drink from these
recipients even if the contents are clearly
marked. ●
Alw a

ys keep brake fluid in the original con-
tainer; keep it correctly sealed and out of
reach of children. CAUTION
Brake fluid damages the vehicle paintwork.
W ipe off an

y brake fluid from the paintwork
immediately. For the sake of the environment
Brake fluid is an environmental pollutant.
Co l

lect any spilt service fluids and allow a
professional to dispose of them. 283
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Checking and refilling levels
and they must be charged in a controlled en-
v ir
onment
››› . SEAT recommends taking
y our c
ar in f
or technical service.
Replacing a vehicle battery
The battery has been developed to suit the
conditions of its location and has special
safety features. If the battery must be re-
placed, consult a technical service for infor-
mation on electromagnetic compatibility, the
size and maintenance, performance and
safety requirements of the new battery in
your vehicle before you purchase one. SEAT
recommends you have the battery replaced
by a technical service.
Use only maintenance-free genuine batteries
conforming to TL 825 06 and VW 7 50 73
Standards. These standards must be dated
April 2008 or later.
Start-Stop systems ( ››› page 209) are equip-
ped with a special battery. Therefore, it must
only be replaced with a battery of the same
specifications.
Disconnecting the vehicle's battery
If you must disconnect the battery from the
electrical system, please note the following:
● Switch off the ignition and all electrical
equipment. ●
The vehic le must be unlocked before dis-
connecting the battery, otherwise the alarm
will be triggered.
● First disconnect the negative cable and
then the positiv
e ››› .
C onnectin
g the
vehicle's battery
● Before reconnecting the battery, switch off
the engine and all
electrical devices.
● First reconnect the positive cable and then
the negativ
e ››› .
Diff er
ent
control lamps may light up after
connecting the battery and switching the ig-
nition on. They will be turned off after a short
trip at a speed of between 15-20 km/h
(10-12 mph). If the warning indicators remain
lit, please visit a specialised workshop to
have the vehicle checked.
If the battery has been disconnected for a
long time, it is possible that the next service
date is not displayed or calculated correctly
››› page 100. Respect the maximum service
intervals permitted ››› Booklet Maintenance
Programme.
Vehicles with Keyless Access (››› page 117):
if, after connecting the battery, the ignition
cannot be switched on, lock and unlock the
vehicle from outside. Then try to switch on
the ignition again. If the ignition does not
work, seek professional assistance. Automatically disconnecting devices
The intellig

ent vehicle electrical system auto-
matically implements a range of measures to
prevent the battery from discharging when
high demands are made on it:
● the idling speed is increased so that the al-
ternat
or provides more electricity.
● where necessary, the power of the most
power
ful devices is reduced or even com-
pletely disconnected.
● On starting the engine, the power supply
from the 12-v
olt power sockets and the ciga-
rette lighter may be interrupted for a short
time.
The on-board management program cannot
always prevent the battery from running flat.
For example, if the ignition is left on for a
long period with the engine off or if the side
lights or parking lights are left on while the
vehicle is stationary.
Why does the battery run flat?
● When stationary for a long time without
star
ting the engine, particularly if the ignition
is switched on.
● Use of electrical devices with the engine
switc
hed off.
● If the auxiliary heater is running
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Technical data
T ec
hnic
al features
Important information Important The information in the vehicle documentation
alwa
y

s takes precedence over the informa-
tion in this Instruction Manual.
All technical specifications provided in this
documentation are valid for the standard
model in Spain. The vehicle data card inclu-
ded in the Maintenance Programme or the
vehicle registration documents shows which
engine is installed in the vehicle.
The figures may be different depending
whether additional equipment is fitted, for
different models, for special vehicles and for
other countries. Abbreviations used in the Technical Specifi-
cation
s

section
kWKilowatt, engine power measurement.
PSPferdestärke (horsepower), formerly
used to denote engine power.
rpmRevolutions per minute - engine speed.
NmNewton metres, unit of engine torque.
litres per100 kmFuel consumption in litres per 100 km
(70 miles).
g/kmCarbon dioxide emissions in grams per
km (mile) travelled.
CO 2Carbon dioxide
CNCetane number, indication of the diesel
combustion power.
RONResearch octane number, indication of
the knock resistance of petrol. Vehicle identification data
Fig. 255
Vehicle identification number. Vehicle identification number
The
v
ehic

le identification number (chassis
number) can be read from outside the vehicle
through a viewer in the windscreen
››› Fig. 255. This viewer is located in the lower
part of the windscreen. The vehicle identifica-
tion number (chassis number) is also stam-
ped on the right water drain channel. The wa-
ter drain channel is located between the sus-
pension tower and the wing. Open the bon-
net to read the vehicle identification number
 ››› page 272.
Vehicle data plate
The vehicle data plate is attached to the lug-
gage compartment, and contains the follow-
ing information:
298

Index
folding table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
glo v
e c
ompartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Glove compartment lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
other storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
portable waste bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
rear footwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
roof console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
spectacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Sun blind anti-trap function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
rear side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Sun protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Switch Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Switching lights off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Switching lights on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Switching the ignition on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Symbols see Warning and control lamp . . . . . . . . . 32, 105
Systems Tyre monitoring systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
T Technical data engine oil specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Roof load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Technical details capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
loads on the axles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
type of fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Technical features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Technical modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Technical specifications
dimension s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Telephone management three button unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
TIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Tiptronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Tiredness detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Top Tether system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 87
Tow hitch function control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
installing a bicycle carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Towing Blind spot detector (BSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
parking distance warning system . . . . . . . . . . 212
things to note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 230
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 optical parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Towing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 87, 185 driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
front towline anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
rear towline anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Towline anchorages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Traction control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Traction control (ASR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206, 207
Traffic signal detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 adjusting the headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Drawbar load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
electrically releasing the hitch ball . . . . . . . . . 239 electrical socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
fitting a trai
ler tow hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
function control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
hitch ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
hitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
rear LED lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238, 241
rear lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Rear lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
stabilising the vehicle and trailer combina- tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
trailer cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238, 241
trailer weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
wing mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Trailer cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238, 241
Trailer tow hitch Electric release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Trailer weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 permitted maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Transport folding the backrest of the front passengerseat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Transporting baggage net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
driving with the rear lid open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
loading the trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
net partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
rails and attachment system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
retaining hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
vehicle loaded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Transporting children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Transporting items fastening rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
roof carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
roof carrier system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164, 165
Trailer weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 317