2016 Seat Alhambra brake

Table of Contents
Parking distance warning system* . . . . . . . . . . 211
Park Assist system* (Park Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Rear assist* (Rear View Camera) . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Cruise control* (Cruise control system -
C C
S)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Lane Assist system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Blind spot detector (BSD) with parking assis-
tant (R
TA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Traffic signal detection (Sign Assist)* . . . . . . . . 230
Tiredness detection (recommendation to take
a break)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Dynamic Chassis control (DCC)* . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Tyre monitoring systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Towing bracket device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Accessories, replacement of parts and modifi-
cations
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Caring for and cleaning the vehicle interior . . . 253
Caring for and cleaning the vehicle interior . . . 258
Notes for the user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Selective catalytic reduction* (AdBlue) . . . . . . 270
Working in the engine compartment . . . . . . . . 272
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Winter service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Technical data
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Technical features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Engine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
4

The essentials
Turning on/switching off the ignition, glow
p lug
s
reheating
● Switch ignition on: Turn the key to the 2position.
●
Switch ignition off. Turn the key to the 1position.
●
Diesel vehicles : The glo
w p
lugs reheat
when the ignition is switched on
Starting the engine
● Manual gearbox: press the clutch pedal all
the way
down and move the gearbox lever in-
to neutral.
● Automatic gearbox: Press the brake pedal
and move the sel
ector lever to the P position
or into N.
● Turn the key to the 3 position. The key au-
t om
atic

ally returns to the 2 position. Do not
pr e
s
s the accelerator.
Start-Stop System*
When you stop and release the clutch pedal,
the Start-Stop system* turns off the engine.
The ignition remains switched on.

››› in Ignition lock on page 186
››› page 185 Lights and visibility
Light sw
it

ch Fig. 41
See position on page 7 Turn the switch to the required position
› ›
›

Fig. 41.
When the igni-
tion is switched
offWhen the ignition
is on 
Fog lights, dipped
beam and side
lights off.Lights off or daytime
driving light on.

The guidance lights
may be switched
on.Automatic dipped
beam control or day-
time driving light on.

Side light on.
When the igni-
tion is switched
offWhen the ignition
is on 
Dipped beam off; if
necessary, the side
light comes on for a
time.Dipped beam switch-
ed on.
 Front fog lights:
mov
e the switch to the
first position, from positions  ,  or .
 Rear fog light: move the switch completely
from positions ,  or  .
Switching off fog lights: Push the switch or
turn it to the  position.

››› in Switching lights on and off on
page 131
››› page 130 24

The essentials
Cruise control Oper atin
g the c
ruise control system
(CCS)* Fig. 47
See position on page 7 ●
Switching on the CCS: move the lever to 
1
› ›
› Fig. 47
. The system switches on but it
does not control the speed as no speed has
been programmed.
● Activating the CCS: press the  A ›››
Fig. 47 butt on. It
memorises and main-
tains the current speed.
● Temporarily switching off the CCS: move
the lev er t

o  2
› ›
› Fig. 47 and release it
or press the brake or clutch pedal. The cruise
control system is switched off temporarily.
● Reactivating the CCS: move the lever to
 1
›
› ›
Fig. 47
and release it. The memo-
rised speed is saved and controlled again. ●
Incre
asing stored speed during CCS regula-
tion: briefly move the lever toward   + to increase the speed by 10 km/h intervals.
B
y
ho

lding it down, the vehicle will accelerate
to the desired speed. Release the button to
store the current speed.
● Reducing stored speed during CCS regula-
tion: briefly mov
e the lever toward   – to decrease the speed by 10 km/h intervals.
B
y
ho

lding it down the vehicle will slow
down, ceasing to accelerate but not applying
the brakes. Release the button to store the
current speed.
● Switching off the CCS: move the lever to po-
sition  2
› ›
› Fig. 47
. The system is discon-
nected and the memorised speed is deleted.

››› in Cruise control system operation
on page 222
››› page 221 Warning lamps
W arnin
g and indic

ation lamps Red warning lamps
 
Do not continue driving!
The electronic parking brake is
on, the brake fluid level is too
low or the brake system is faulty.››› page
189  
Do not continue driving!
Fault in the engine cooling sys-
tem.››› page
279  
Do not continue driving!
Engine oil pressure too low.››› page
276  
Do not continue driving!
At least one of the vehicles doors
is open, or is not correctly
closed.››› page
121  
Do not continue driving!
The rear lid is open or is incor-
rectly closed.››› page
124  
Do not continue driving!
Fault in the steering.››› page
183 
Engine cannot be started again!
"AdBlue" level too low.›››
page
270 
Driver or passenger has not fas-
tened seat belt.›››
page
64 
Use the foot brake!
Change
››› page
194
Brake
››› page
189 
Faulty generator.›››
page
284 32

The essentials
Yellow warning lamps Front brake pads worn.
›››
page
189 
it lights up: ESC malfunction or
off.
flashes: ESC working.

ASR manually deactivated.

ABS faulty or does not work.

Electronic parking brake faulty.›››
page
189 
Rear fog light switched on.›››
page
130 
it lights up: Driving light totally
or partially faulty.›››
page
91
flashes: Fault in the adaptive
light system.››› page
130 
Fault in catalytic converter.
›››
page
202 
it lights up: pre-ignition of diesel
engine.
flashes: Fault in engine manage-
ment.

Fault in engine management.

Diesel particulate filter blocked

Fault in the steering system.›››
page
183 
Tyre pressure too low.›››
page
288
Fault in the tyre pressure gauge.››› page
234 
Level of windscreen washer fluid
too low.›››
page
137 
Fuel tank almost empty.›››
page
264 
flashes: engine oil sensor faulty.›››
page
276it lights up: insufficient engine
oil. 
Fault in airbag system and seat
belt tensioners.›››
page
72 

Front passenger front airbag is
disabled (  
 ).
››› page
72 
Top up "AdBlue", or there is a
fault in the "AdBlue" system.›››
page
270 
Fuel tank not closed correctly.›››
page
264 
Lane Assist is switched on, but
not active.›››
page
223 Other warning lamps

Left or right turn signal.›››
page
130
Hazard warning lights on.››› page
82 
Use the foot brake!
Change
››› page
194
Brake
››› page
189 
Cruise control operating.›››
page
221 
Lane Assist is switched on and
active.›››
page
223 
Main beam on or flasher on.›››
page
130 Headlight adjustment (Light As-
sist) on.

Electronic immobiliser active.›››
page
185 
Service interval display›››
page
103 
Mobile telephone is connected
via Bluetooth to the original tel-
ephone device.›››
Book-
let Radio
or
››› Book-
let Navi-
gation
system 
Mobile telephone battery charge
meter. Available only for pre-in-
stalled factory-fitted devices.

Freezing warning. The outside
temperature is lower than +4°C
(+39°F).›››
page
102» 33

The essentials
Manual release of the selector lever Fig. 50
Remove the lining from the area of
the g e
ar indic
ation Fig. 51
Manual release of gear selector lever If the vehicle power supply should ever fail
(e.
g. di
s

charged battery) and the vehicle has
to be pushed or towed, the selector lever
must first be moved to position N using the
manual release mechanism.
The emergency release mechanism is located
underneath the gearbox cover panel to the
right-hand side. To release the gear selector
lever mechanism, a suitable tool is required,
(e.g. a screwdriver).
Preparations
● Apply the parking brake. If the brake can-
not be activat
ed, the vehicle must be alterna-
tively secured so that it cannot move.
● Switch the ignition off.
To remo
ve the gearbox cover panel
● Pull the cover up around the dust guard on
the gear sel
ector lever ››› Fig. 50.
● Take the cover off by passing it over the
gear sel
ector lever ››› .Manual release of the selector lever
●
Press the release lever ››
›
Fig. 51 in the di-
rection of the arrow and hold it in this posi-
tion.
● Press the lock button ›››
Fig. 50 1 on the
g e
ar sel
ector lever knob and place the gear
selector lever in the N position. WARNING
Never move the gear selector lever from the
pos ition P whi

le the electronic parking brake
is deactivated. Otherwise, the vehicle may
accidentally move off on hills or steep slopes
causing serious accidents. CAUTION
If the vehicle is moved on its wheels with the
engine s t

opped and the selector lever in posi-
tion N for a prolonged period of time and at
high speed, for example for towing, then the
automatic gearbox will be damaged. 35

The essentials
Brake fluid Fig. 58
Engine compartment: brake fluid res-
er v
oir c
ap The brake fluid reservoir is located in the en-
gine c
omp
ar

tment ›››
 page 275.
The level should be between the  and 
marks. If it is below , please visit a Techni-
cal Service.

››› in Checking the brake fluid level on
page 283
››› page 282 Windscreen washer
Fig. 59
In the engine compartment: wind-
s c
r

een washer reservoir top. The windscreen washer reservoir is located in
the en
gine c
omp

artment ›››
 page 275.
To top up, mix water with a product recom-
mended by SEAT.
In cold temperatures, add anti-freeze.

››› in Checking and topping up the
windscreen washer reservoir on
page 284
››› page 284 Battery
The battery is located in the engine compart-
ment
›
›

›  page 275. It does not require maintenance. It is checked as part of the In-
spection Ser

vice.

››› in Checking the electrolyte level of
the vehicle battery on page 286
››› page 284 41

The essentials
Replacing a blown fuse Fig. 62
Image of a blown fuse Fig. 63
Removing or fitting a fuse Preparation
● Switch off the ignition, lights and all elec-
tric al
equipment
.
● Open the corresponding fuse box
›››
page 42 Identifying a blown fuse
A fuse i

s blown if its metal strip is ruptured
››› Fig. 62.
● Point a lamp at the fuse to see if it has
blown.
T

o replace a fuse
● If necessary, remove the plastic pincers
from the fu
se box cover.
● Small fuses: lock the pinc
er in from above
››› Fig. 63 A.
● Larger fuses : move the pinc
er sideways
over the fuse ››› Fig. 63 B.
● Remove the relevant fuse.
● Replace the blown fuse by one with an
identica
l amperage rating (same colour and
markings) and identical size.
● Replace the cover.
Bulbs Bul
bs (12 V) Full-LED headlights are designed to last the
lif
etime of
the c

ar and light bulbs cannot be
replaced. In case of headlight failure, go to
an authorised workshop to have it replaced.
Light source used for each function
Halogen headlightsType
Dipped beam headlightsH7 LL
Main beam headlights/day-
time running lights (DRL)H15 (double element)
Side lightsW5W
Turn signalPY21W NA LL
AFS bi-xenon main head-
lightType
Daytime running lights (DRL)P21W SLL
Side lightsW5W
Turn signalPY21W NA LL
Dipped beam / Main beamXenon bulb. Visit an
authorised workshop
for replacement.
Front fog lightType
Fog lightsHB4
LED rear lightsType
Side/brake lightLED
Turn signalWY21W
Reverse lightsW16W 43

The essentials
Action in the event of a punc-
t ur
e
Wh
at to do first ●
Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface
and in a saf e p

lace as far away from traffic as
possible.
● Apply the handbrake.
● Switch on the hazard warning lights.
● Manual gearbox: select the 1s
t gear.
● Automatic gearbox: Move the sel
ector lever
to position P.
● If you are towing a trailer, unhitch it from
your v
ehicle.
● Keep the vehicle tool kit ready*
›››
 page 82.
● Observe the applicable legislation for each
countr
y (reflective vest, warning triangles,
etc.).
● All occupants should leave the vehicle and
wait in a s
afe place (for instance behind the
roadside crash barrier). WARNING
● Alw a

ys observe the above steps and pro-
tect yourself and other road users.
● If you change the wheel on a slope, block
the wheel on the oppo
site side of the car with
a stone or similar to prevent the vehicle from
moving. Repairing a tyre with the anti-punc-
t
ur
e k

it Fig. 64
Standard representation: Contents of
the ty r
e mo

bility system. The anti-puncture kit is located under the
floor p
anel
in the lug

gage compartment.
Sealing the tyre
● Unscrew the tyre valve cap and insert. Use
the ›››

Fig. 64 1 tool to remove the insert.
Pl ac
e it
on a clean surface.
● Shake the tyre sealant bottle vigorously
›››
Fig. 64 10 .
● Screw the inflator tube ››
›
Fig. 64 3 into
the se al
ant
bottle. The bottle's seal will break
automatically. ●
Remov
e the lid from the filling tube
››› Fig. 64 3 and screw the open end of the
t ube int
o the ty
re valve.
● With the tyre sealant bottle upside down,
fill
the tyre with the contents of the sealant
bottle.
● Remove the bottle from the valve.
● Place the insert back into the tyre valve us-
ing the too
l ››› Fig. 64 1 .
Infl atin
g the ty
re
● Screw the compressor tyre inflator tube
›››
Fig. 64 5 into the tyre valve.
● Check that the air bleed screw is closed
› ›
›

Fig. 64 7 .
● Start the engine and leave it running.
● Insert the connector ››
›
Fig. 64 9 into the
v ehic
l
e's 12-volt socket ›››
 page 174.
● Turn the air compressor on with the ON/OFF
switc
h ››› Fig. 64 8 .
● Keep the air compressor running until it
r e
ac

hes 2.0 to 2.5 bar
(29-36 psi/200-250 kPa). a maximum of 8
minutes.
● Disconnect the air compressor.
● If it does not reach the pressure indicated,
uns
crew the tyre inflator tube from the valve.
● Move the vehicle 10m so that the sealant is
dis trib

uted throughout the tyre.44