2017 Seat Alhambra battery capacity

The essentials
starting, check the magic eye on the battery
› ›
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 page 280.
For starting assistance, jump lead cables con-
forming to the standard DIN 72553 are re-
quired (see the cable manufacturer instruc-
tions). The jump lead cable must be at least
25 mm 2
in section (0.038 inches 2
) for petrol
engines, and 35 mm 2
(0.054 inches 2
) for die-
sel engines.
For vehicles whose battery is not in the en-
gine compartment, the jump leads should
only be connected to the starting assistance
connection points in the engine compart-
ment. WARNING
Incorrect use of jump leads and incorrectly
jump st ar

ting could cause the battery to ex-
plode resulting in serious injury. Please ob-
serve the following rules to minimise the risk
of a battery explosion:
● The battery providing current must have
the same v
oltage (12V) and approximately
the same capacity (see markings on battery)
as the flat battery.
● Never charge a frozen or recently thawed
batter
y. A flat battery can also freeze at tem-
peratures close to 0°C (+32°F).
● If a battery is frozen and/or has been frozen
then it mus
t be replaced.
● A highly explosive mixture of gases is re-
lea
sed when the battery is being charged. Al- ways keep lit cigarettes, flames, sparks and
fire f
ar fr

om the battery. Never use a mobile
telephone when connecting and removing the
jump leads.
● Charge the battery only in well ventilated
area
s given that when the battery is charged
by outside assistance, it creates a mix of
highly explosive gases.
● Jump leads should never enter into contact
with mov
ing parts in the engine compart-
ment.
● Never switch the positive and negative
pole
s or connect the jump leads incorrectly.
● Note the instruction manual provided by
the manufact
urer of the jump leads. CAUTION
To avoid considerable damage to the vehicle
electric a

l system, note the following careful-
ly:
● If the jump leads are incorrectly connected,
this c
ould result in a short circuit.
● The vehicles must not touch each other,
otherwi
se electricity could flow as soon as
the positive terminals are connected. Positive pole on the jump lead con-
nection point
s Fig. 74
In the engine compartment: positive
po l
e f

or starting assistance + .
On some vehicles, there is a starting assis-
t
anc
e t

erminal in the engine compartment,
under a labelled cover. 52

The essentials
How to jump start: description Fig. 75
Diagram of connections for vehicles
w ithout

Start-Stop system. Fig. 76
Diagram of connections for vehicles
w ith
St

art-Stop system. Jump lead terminal connections
1. Switch off the ignition of both vehicles
››
›

. 2. Connect one end of the
re
d
jump lead to
the positive + terminal of the vehicle
w ith the fl
at
battery A
› ››
Fig. 75
.
3.
Connect the other end of the red
jump
lead to the positive terminal + in the ve-
hic l
e pr
oviding assistance B .
4. For vehicles without Start-Stop system:
connect
one end of

the black jump lead to
the negative terminal – of the vehicle
pr o
v

iding the current B
› ››
Fig. 75
.
– F
or vehicles with Start-Stop system: con-
nect one end of
the black jump lead X to a
s uit
ab
le ground terminal, to a solid piece of
metal in the engine block, or to the engine
block itself ››› Fig. 76.
5. Connect the other end of the black
jump
lead X to a solid metal component bolted
t o the en
gine b
lock or to the engine block
itself of the vehicle with the flat battery.
Do not connect it to a point near the bat-
tery A .
6. Position the leads in such a way that they cannot
c

ome into contact with any moving
parts in the engine compartment.
Starting
7. Start the engine of the vehicle with the boostin
g battery and let it run at idling
speed. 8. Start the engine of the vehicle with the flat
batter
y and wait for 2 or 3 minutes until
the engine is running.
Removing the jump leads
9. Before you remove the jump leads, switch off the dipped be
am headlights if they are
switched on.
10.Turn on the heater blower and heated rear window in the
vehicle with the flat battery.
This helps minimise voltage peaks which
are generated when the leads are discon-
nected.
11.When the engine is running, disconnect the lea
ds in reverse order to the details
given above.
Make sure the battery clamps have sufficient
metal-to-metal contact with the battery termi-
nals.
If the engine fails to start, switch off the start-
er after about 10 seconds and try again after
about 1 minute. WARNING
● Ple a

se note the safety warnings referring to
working in the engine compartment
›››  page 268.
● The battery providing assistance must have
the same v
oltage as the flat battery (12V) and
approximately the same capacity (see imprint » 53

Transport and practical equipment
●
Shoul d a c
onnected electrical device over-
heat, switch it off and unplug it immediately. CAUTION
● To av oid d

amage to the vehicle's electrical
system, never connect equipment that gener-
ates electrical current, such as solar panels
or battery chargers, to the 12 volt power
sockets in order to charge the vehicle's bat-
tery.
● Only use accessories with approved elec-
tromagnetic
compatibility according to cur-
rent regulations.
● To avoid damage due to voltage variations,
switc
h off all devices connected to the 12 V
power sockets before switching the ignition
on or off and before starting the engine.
● Never connect an appliance to the 12 volt
power soc
ket that consumes more than the
power indicated in watts. Exceeding the max-
imum power absorption could damage the ve-
hicle's electrical system. For the sake of the environment
Do not leave the engine running when the ve-
hicl e i

s at a standstill. Note
● Us in

g devices with the engine stopped and
the ignition switched on will drain the bat-
tery. ●
Unshiel ded equipment

can cause interfer-
ence on the radio equipment and the vehi-
cle's electrical system.
● Interference can occur on the radio's AM
wave
band if electrical appliances are used
near the rear window aerial. Vehicle power sockets
Fig. 193
Centre console, rear section: 12 volt
soc k
et Fig. 194
Rear centre console: 230 Volt Euro
pow er soc

ket Depending on your vehicle version, you may
h
av
e a 12-

volt power socket and/or a 230
volt power socket.
Maximum power consumption
Power sock-
etMaximum power consumption
12 Volts120 Watts
230 Volts150 Watts (300 Watt peak) The maximum capacity of each power socket
mu
s
t

not be exceeded. The power consump-
tion is indicated on the rating plate of each
appliance.
Where two or more appliances are connected
at the same time, the total rating of all the
connected devices must never exceed 190
Watts ››› .
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
because braking is only applied to the rear
wheels. A
lw
ays use the foot brake.
● Never accelerate from the engine compart-
ment with the en
gine running and a gear or a
gear range engaged. The vehicle could move,
even if the parking brake is applied. Note
● In vehic

les 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
poss
ible to disconnect the electronic parking
brake. Use the jump-start ›››
 page 51.
● When the electronic parking brake is ap-
plied or rel
eased, noises may be heard.
● If the electronic parking brake has not been
used for a lon
g 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
shou
l

d be observed.
To park the vehicle
Complete operations only in the sequence
given. ● Park the vehicle on a suitable surface ›››
.●
Pr e
s

s and hold the brake pedal until the ve-
hicle comes to a standstill.
● Connect the electronic parking brake
›››
page 189.
● For an automatic gearbox, move the selec-
tor lev
er to position P.
● Switch off the engine and release the brake
pedal.
● R

emove the key from the ignition.
● If necessary, turn the steering wheel slight-
ly to loc
k the steering.
● With a manual gearbox, engage 1st gear on
flat gr
ound and slopes, or even reverse gear
on hills, and release the clutch pedal.
● Ensure that all passengers leave the vehi-
cle, e
specially children.
● When leaving the vehicle, take all keys with
you.
● Loc

k the vehicle.
Additiona
l information for steep ascents and
descents
Before switching off the engine, rotate the
steering wheel so that if the vehicle should
move, it will be held by the kerb.
● On slopes, turn the front wheels so that
they are ag
ainst the edge of the kerb.
● Uphill, turn the wheels towards the centre
of the r o

ad. WARNING
The components of the exhaust system reach
ver y

high temperatures. This could cause a
fire and considerable damage.
● Always park your vehicle so that no part of
the exhau
st system can come in contact with
flammable materials (such as wood,
leaves,dried grass, or spilled fuel). CAUTION
● Spec i

al care should be taken when parking
in areas with high kerbs or fixed barriers. Ob-
jects protruding from the ground may dam-
age the bumper or other parts of the vehicle
during manoeuvres. To avoid damage, stop
before the wheels touch the barrier or kerb.
● Special attention is required when driving
through entranc
es, over ramps, kerbs or oth-
er objects. The vehicle underbody, bumpers,
mudguards and running gear, and the engine
and exhaust system could be damaged as
you drive over these objects. Information on the brakes
For the first 200 to 300 km (100 to 200
mi
l
e

s), new brake pads have not yet reached
their maximum braking capacity, and need to
be “run in” first ››› . The slightly reduced
br ak in

g effect can be compensated for by in-
creasing pressure on the brake pedal. While
running in, the full braking distance or
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Advice
Windscreen washer reservoir Chec k
in
g and topping up the wind-
screen washer reservoir Fig. 247
In the engine compartment: wind-
s c
r

een washer reservoir top Read the additional information carefully
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 page 41
Check the level in the windscreen washer
tank regularly and top up as required.
● Open the bonnet  ›››
page 268.
● The washer reservoir is marked with the
symbol 

on the lid ››› Fig. 247.
● Check there is enough water in the reser-
voir.
● T

o top up, mix water with a window cleaner
recommended b
y SEAT ››› . Please follow
the in struction
s for use found on the packag-
ing. ●
In col
d weather, a special antifreeze should
also be added to prevent the water from
freezing ››› .
Fi l
lin

g amounts
The capacity of the tank is approximately 3 li-
tres; in vehicles with a headlight washer sys-
tem, it is approximately 7 litres. WARNING
Never mix an unsuitable antifreeze or other
simi l

ar additives with the windscreen washer
water. A greasy layer may be formed on the
windscreen which will impair visibility.
● Use clean water with a window cleaner rec-
ommended by
SEAT.
● If necessary, add a suitable antifreeze to
the water in the r
eservoir. CAUTION
● Do not mi x

cleaning products recommen-
ded by SEAT with other products. This could
lead to flocculation and may block the wind-
screen washer jets.
● When topping up service fluids, make abso-
lutely c
ertain that you fill the fluids into the
correct reservoirs. Using the wrong fluids
could cause serious malfunctions and engine
damage! Vehicle battery
Intr oduction The battery is a component of the vehicle's
electric
al

system.
Never work on the electrical system without
fully understanding the operations required,
the applicable safety standards and without
the correct tools ››› ! If required, have any
work c

arried out by a specialised workshop.
SEAT recommends taking your car in for tech-
nical service. Negligent work can cause seri-
ous injury.
Location and number of batteries in the vehi-
cle
The battery is located in the engine compart-
ment.
Explanation of the warning indications on
the vehicle's battery
SymbolMeaning 
Wear eye protection!

Battery acid is extremely corrosive. Al-
ways wear protective gloves and eye pro-
tection!

Fires, sparks, open flames and smoking
are prohibited.
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Index
wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
wheel b
al
ancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
with directional tread pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Tyres with directional tread pattern . . . . . . . . . . 292
Tyre tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Tyre wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289, 290
U Unfastening the seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Unfastening your seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Unlocking and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 by remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
from inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Upholstery cleaning textile covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Upholstery: cleaning upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256, 257
USB/AUX-IN input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
USB/AUX-IN Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
V Valve caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Vehicle chassis number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
data label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
parking downhill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
parking uphill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
raising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 280
acid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
a
ssisted starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
automatically disconnecting devices . . . . . . . 283
charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
checking the battery electrolyte level . . . . . . . 282
connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
control and warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
discharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181, 184
disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
positive terminal for starting assistance . . . . . . 52
preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
starting assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Vehicle care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 airbag modules (dash panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
anodized surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
antenna incorporated in window . . . . . . . . . . . 260
chrome parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
cleaning wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
de-icing the door lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
plastic parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
protection of vehicle undercarriage . . . . . . . . 255
rubber seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
vehicle paintwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
wooden trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Vehicle care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Vehicle code vehicle data label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Vehicle data label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Vehicle interior monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Vehicl
e key set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45, 82 components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Vehicle undercarriage guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Vehicle's battery running flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Vibrations steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Voice control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
W Warning and control lamp cruise control system (CCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82, 132
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209, 212
special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
things to note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Wax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84, 296 anti-theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45, 83, 84
caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46loosening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Wheel load capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Wheel rims beadlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
bolted trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284, 286, 296 changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 84
315