2017 Seat Alhambra lane assist

Table of Contents
Park Assist system* (Park Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Rear assist* (Rear View Camera) . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Cruise control* (Cruise control system -
C C
S)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Lane Assist system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Blind spot detector (BSD) with rear cross traffic
alert
(RTA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Traffic signal detection (Sign Assist)* . . . . . . . . 227
Tiredness detection (recommendation to take
a break)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Dynamic Chassis control (DCC)* . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Tyre monitoring systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Towing bracket device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Accessories, replacement of parts and modifi-
cations
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior . . . 250
Caring for and cleaning the vehicle interior . . . 256
Notes for the user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Selective catalytic reduction* (AdBlue) . . . . . . 265
Working in the engine compartment . . . . . . . . 268
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Winter service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Technical data
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Technical features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Engine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
4

The essentials
  Do not continue driving!
Fault in the engine cooling sys-
tem.››› page
274  
Do not continue driving!
Engine oil pressure too low.››› page
271  
Do not continue driving!
At least one of the vehicles doors
is open, or is not correctly
closed.››› page
119  
Do not continue driving!
The rear lid is open or is incor-
rectly closed.››› page
122  
Do not continue driving!
Fault in the steering.››› page
181 
Engine cannot be started again!
"AdBlue" level too low.›››
page
265 
Driver or passenger has not fas-
tened seat belt.›››
page
64 
Use the foot brake!
Change
››› page
192
Brake
››› page
187 
Faulty generator.›››
page
280 Yellow warning lamps

Front brake pads worn.
›››
page
187 lights up
: ESC malfunction or off.
flashes: ESC working. 
ASR manually deactivated.

ABS faulty or does not work.

Electronic parking brake faulty.›››
page
187 
Rear fog light switched on.›››
page
128 
lights up
: Driving light totally or
partially faulty.››› page
91
flashes: Fault in the adaptive
light system.››› page
128 
lights up or flashes
: fault in the
emission control system.
››› page
200 
lights up
: pre-heating of diesel
engine.
flashes: fault in the diesel en-
gine management. 
fault in the petrol engine man-
agement.

Diesel particulate filter blocked

Fault in the steering system.›››
page
181 
Tyre pressure too low.›››
page
284
Fault in the tyre pressure gauge.››› page
231 
Level of windscreen washer fluid
too low.›››
page
135 
Fuel tank almost empty.›››
page
261 
flashes: engine oil sensor faulty.›››
page
271
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
265 
Fuel tank not closed correctly.›››
page
261 
Lane Assist is switched on, but
not active.›››
page
220 Other warning lamps

Left or right turn signal.›››
page
128
Hazard warning lights on.››› page
82» 33

The essentials
Use the foot brake!
Change
››› page
192
Brake
››› page
187 
Cruise control operating.›››
page
219 
Lane Assist is switched on and
active.›››
page
220 
Main beam on or flasher on.›››
page
128 Headlight adjustment (Light As-
sist) on.

Electronic immobiliser active.›››
page
182 
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 
››› in Control and warning lamps on
page 105
››› page 105 Gearbox lever
M anua
l

gearbox Fig. 47
Gear shift pattern of a 6-speed man-
ual g
e

arbox The position of the gears is indicated on the
g
e
arbo

x lever ››› Fig. 47.
● Press the clutch pedal and keep your foot
right down.
● Mo

ve the gearbox lever to the required po-
sition.
● Rel

ease the clutch. Selecting reverse gear
●
Press the clutch pedal and keep your foot
right down.
● W

ith the gearbox lever in neutral, push it
upwar
ds, move it to the left as far as it will go
and then forwards to select reverse ››› Fig. 47
R .
● Release the clutch.

››› in Manual gear change on page 193
››› page 193 Automatic gearbox*
Fig. 48
Automatic gearbox: selector lever po-
s ition
s. Parking lock
R
ev
er

se gear
P
R 34

Operation
●
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-
shop. Control lamps

Blinks or lights up yellow:
Lane assist sys-
tem connected
but inactive.The system cannot clearly detect the
lane. See
page 221, The lane assist
system is inactive (control lamp lit
in yellow) . 
Blinks or lights up green:
Lane assist system connected and active.
Several warning and control lamps light up
f
or a f
ew sec

onds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in Control
and warnin g l
amps on page 105. 220

Driver assistance systems
Operation mode Fig. 219
In the windscreen: field of vision of
the l ane a
s
sist system camera. Using the camera located in the sun visor,
the l
ane a
s

sist system detects the possible
lines dividing it. When the vehicle involuntar-
ily approaches a dividing line it has detected,
the system will notify the driver with a correc-
tive intervention. It is possible to over-regu-
late the corrective intervention at any time.
If the turn signal is connected, there will be
no warning as the lane assist system under-
stands that you wish to change lanes volun-
tarily.
Steering wheel vibration
The following situations cause the steering
wheel to vibrate and require the driver to take
active control of the steering: ●
If the limits inher
ent to the system are
reached.
● If the maximum rotational torque during
the correctiv
e intervention is not enough to
keep the vehicle inside the lane.
● If during the corrective intervention by the
syst
em the lane is no longer detected.
Switching the lane assist system on or off
● Select the corresponding menu option us-
ing the butt
on for the driver assist systems
›››  page 26.
● OR: activate or deactivate the system in the
menu Settings , sub-menu Assist sys-
tems , menu

Lane Assist ›››
 page 26.
The “confirmation sign” indicates that the
driver assist system is switched on.
Automatic deactivation: the lane assist sys-
tem can be deactivated automatically if there
is a system malfunction. Control lamp
switches off.
The lane assist system is inactive (control
lamp lit in yellow)
● When driving speed drops to approx.
65 km/h (40 mph).
● When the Lane Assist system does not de-
tect the div
iding lines of the road. For exam-
ple, in the event of road works, and snow,
dirt, moisture or reflections.
● When the radius of a curve is too small. ●
When there is
no dividing line.
● When the distance to the next dividing line
is e
xcessive.
● When there are more than two lane mark-
ings
per lane.
● When the ASR is switched off.
● When the system does not detect any ac-
tive rot
ation of the steering wheel by the driv-
er during a prolonged period.
● Temporarily, in the event of very dynamic
driving.
● When the t

urn signal is connected. Note
● Bef or

e starting travel, verify that the cam-
era's field of vision is not covered ››› Fig. 219.
● Keep the camera window clean. Disconnect the lane assist system in
the f
o
l

lowing situations Due to the limits of the Lane Assist system,
sw
it
c

h it off in the following situations:
● When more attention is required of the
driver
● For

very sporty driving
● In very unfavourable weather conditions
● In very unfavourable road conditions
● In areas of road works 221
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
Blind spot detector (BSD) with
r e
ar c
ross traffic alert (RTA)
Introduction 

›› ›

table on page 2
The blind spot detector (BSD) helps detect
the traffic situation to the sides and behind
the vehicle.
The integrated rear cross traffic alert (RTA)
helps the driver when backing out of a per-
pendicular parking spot and in manoeuvring.
The blind spot detector has been developed
for driving on paved roads. WARNING
The smart technology incorporated into the
blind s pot

detector (BSD) with rear cross traf-
fic alert (RTA) included cannot overcome the
limits imposed by the laws of physics; it only
works within the limits of the system. Acci-
dents and severe injury may occur if the blind
spot detection system or the rear cross traffic
alert are used negligently or involuntarily.
The system is not a replacement for driver
awareness.
● Adapt your speed and safe distance to the
vehicl
e in front of you at all times to suit visi-
bility, weather, road and traffic conditions. ●
Keep y

our hands on the wheel at all times,
and be ready to intervene in the steering at
any time.
● Pay attention to the control lamps that may
come on in the ext
ernal rear view mirrors and
on the instrument panel, and follow any in-
structions they may give.
● The blind spot assistant may react in the
face of
any special constructions that may be
present on the sides of the vehicle: e.g., high
or irregular protective fences. This may cause
erroneous warnings.
● Never use the blind spot detector with rear
cro
ss traffic alert on unpaved roads. The blind
spot detector with rear cross traffic alert has
been designed for use on paved roads.
● Always pay attention to the vehicle's sur-
roundin
gs.
● Never use the blind spot detector with rear
cro
ss traffic alert if the radar sensors are
dirty, covered or damaged. The system may
work incorrectly in these cases. CAUTION
● The ra d

ar sensors on the rear bumper may
be damaged or shifted in the event of a colli-
sion, for example, when entering or exiting a
parking space. This may result in the system
disconnecting itself, or at least having its
functionality diminished.
● In order to ensure that the radar sensors
work pr
operly, keep the rear bumper free of
snow and ice and do not cover it. ●
The re ar b

umper should only be painted
with paint authorised by SEAT. The blind spot
detector's functions may be limited or work
incorrectly if other paints are used.
● The external rear view mirror control lamps
may
have their functionality limited in the
event of solar radiation. Note
If the blind spot detector with rear cross traf-
fic al

ert does not work as described in this
chapter, do not use it and have it checked by
a specialised workshop. Control lamps
Control lamp in external rear view mirrors:

Lights up
Lights up once briefly: the blind spot detector is activa-
ted and ready to operate.
Lights up: blind spot detector has detected a vehicle in
the blind spot.

Flashes
The blind spot detector has detected a vehicle in the
blind spot and the turn signal has been turned on in the
direction of the detected vehicle
›››
.
For vehicles that are also equipped with Lane Assist
››› page 220, a warning to switch lanes will also appear
even though the turn signal has not been engaged. 222

Driver assistance systems
Driving situations Fig. 222
Schematic diagram:  Pas sing sit-
uation with traffic behind the vehicle.  Indi-
cation from the blind spot detector in the left-
hand external mirror. Fig. 223
Schematic diagram:  Situation of
p a

ssing and then moving into the right-hand
lane.  Indication from the blind spot detec- tor in the right-hand external mirror. In the following situations, an indication will
be di
s
p

layed in the external mirror ››› Fig. 222
B (arrow) or ››› Fig. 223 B (arrow):
● When being passed by another vehicle
›››
Fig. 222 A.
● When passing another vehicle ›››
Fig. 223 A
with a speed differential of approx. 10 km/h
(6 mph). If the vehicle is passing at a consid- erably higher speed, no indication will be
disp

layed.
The faster the vehicle approaches, the sooner
an indication will be displayed in the external
mirror, because the blind spot detector takes
into account the speed differential with other
vehicles. Thus even though the distance from
the other vehicle is identical, the indication
will appear sooner in some cases and later in
others. Physical limitations inherent to the system
In some situation
s the blind spot detector
may not interpret the traffic situation correct-
ly. E.g. in the following situations:
● on tight bends
● in the case of lanes with different widths
● at the top of slopes
● in adverse weather conditions »
225
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
● in the c a
se of
special constructions to the
side of the vehicle, e.g., high or irregular di-
viders
Rear cross traffic alert (RTA) Fig. 224
Schematic representation of the rear
c r
o

ss traffic alert: monitored zone around the
vehicle being parked. The rear cross traffic alert uses the radar sen-
sor
s
on the r

ear bumper ››› Fig. 221 to moni-
tor the traffic crossing behind the vehicle as
it backs out of a perpendicular parking space
or as it is being manoeuvred, for example in
very low visibility conditions.
If the system detects that someone else on
the road is approaching the rear of the vehi-
cle ››› Fig. 224, an acoustic alarm will sound. ●
In vehic
les without ParkPilot a “gong” will
sound and a message will be displayed on
the instrument panel.
● If the vehicle is equipped ParkPilot, the
ParkPilot
acoustic alarm will sound continu-
ously.
Automatic braking to reduce damages
If the rear cross traffic alert detects that
someone else on the road is approaching the
rear of the vehicle and the driver does not
step on the brake, the system will engage the
brakes automatically.
The parking system helps the driver by auto-
matically engaging the brakes to reduce any
damage. The system will brake automatically
if the vehicle is reversing at a speed of ap-
proximately 1-12 km (1-7 mph). Once it has
detected that the vehicle has stopped, the
system will keep the vehicle stopped for ap-
prox. 2 seconds.
After automatically braking to reduce dam-
age, the system will not be able to automati-
cally brake again for approximately 10 sec-
onds.
You can interrupt the automatic braking by
stepping forcefully on the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal in order to regain control
of the vehicle. WARNING
The smart technology incorporated into the
re ar c

ross traffic alert cannot overcome the
limits imposed by the laws of physics; it only
works within the limits of the system. Do not
let the extra convenience afforded by the rear
cross traffic alert tempt you into taking any
risks. The system is not a replacement for
driver awareness.
● The system should never be used in limited
vis
ibility conditions or complicated traffic,
e.g., in high-traffic areas or when crossing
multiple lanes.
● Be sure to always be aware of the vehicle's
surrou
ndings, since the system is not guaran-
teed to detect things such as bicycles or pe-
destrians in all situations.
● The rear cross traffic alert itself will not
brake the
vehicle to a complete stop. Using the blind spot detector (BSD)
w
ith r
e

ar cross traffic alert (RTA) Activating and deactivating the blind spot
det
ect
or (BSD) w

ith rear cross traffic alert
(RTA)
The blind spot detector with rear cross traffic
alert can be activated or deactivated in the
“Assistants” menu of the SEAT information
system, or depending on the vehicle's equip-
ment, by using the driver assistance key loca-
ted on the headlight lever.
226