2018 Seat Alhambra clock

Self-help
Always remain aware to avoid collision
with the t
o
wing vehicle.
– More strength is required at the steering
wheel as the power steering does not op-
erate when the engine is switched off.
● As the driver of the towing vehicle:
– Acc

elerate gently and carefully.
– Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
– Brake well in advance than usual and
brake gently. CAUTION
● Car ef

ully fit and remove the towline anchor-
age and its cover to avoid damage to the ve-
hicle (e.g. paintwork).
● When towing, fuel could enter the catalytic
conv
erter and cause damage! Note
● The v ehic

le can only be towed if the elec-
tronic parking brake and steering lock are de-
activated. If the vehicle has no power supply
or there is an electric system fault, the en-
gine must be started using jump leads to de-
activate the electronic parking brake and
electronic steering lock.
● Vehicles with the Keyless Access locking
and ignition syst
em should only be towed
with the ignition connected since, otherwise,
the electronic steering lock will not unlock. Fitting the front towline anchorage
Fig. 102
On the right-hand side of the front
b umper:
Sc

rew in the towline anchorage. The location for the removable towline an-
c
hor
ag

e is on the right-hand side of the front
bumper ››› Fig. 102.
The towline anchorage should always be kept
in the vehicle.
Note the instructions for towing
›››  page 51.
To fit the towline anchorage
● Take the towline anchorage from the vehi-
cle t
ool kit ››› page 83.
● Press on the upper cover and carefully re-
move it
forwards. Allow the cover to hang.
● Screw in the towline anchorage into its po-
sition antic
lockwise as far as it will go
››› Fig. 102 ››› . Use a suitable tool to firmly
tight en the t o

wline anchorage in its location. ●
After t
owing, remove the towline anchorage
by turning it clockwise and put the cover
back in place. CAUTION
The towline anchorage must always be com-
pl et

ely and firmly tightened. Otherwise, it
could be released while towing and tow-start-
ing. Fitting the rear towline anchorage
Fig. 103
On the rear bumper, to the right
h and s ide:

Towline anchorage in position The location for the removable towline an-
c
hor
ag

e is on the right-hand side of the rear
bumper ››› Fig. 103. For vehicles with a facto-
ry fitted towing bracket , there is no fitting be-
hind the cover to insert the towline anchor-
age. For towing, fit and use the tow hitch
››› page 237, ››› .
»
89
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Emergencies
Note the instructions for towing
› ›
›
 page 51.
Fitting the towline anchorage to the rear for
vehicles without factory fitted tow hitch
● Take the towline anchorage from the vehi-
cle t
ool kit in the luggage compartment
››› page 83.
● Press on the upper cover and carefully re-
move it
back. This may require some
strength. Allow the cover to hang.
● Screw in the towline anchorage into its po-
sition antic
lockwise as far as it will go ››› .
U se a s
uit
able tool to firmly tighten the tow-
line anchorage in its location.
● After towing, remove the towline anchorage
by t
urning it clockwise and put the cover
back in place. CAUTION
● The to wline anc

horage must always be
completely and firmly tightened. Otherwise,
it could be released while towing and tow-
starting.
● Vehicles with a factory fitted towing brack-
et, can only
be used for towing with a tow
bar, specially designed to fit on a tow hitch
ball. Otherwise, the tow hitch ball and the ve-
hicle may be damaged. Otherwise, a tow rope
should be used. Towing advice
Towing requires some expertise and experi-
ence, e
s

pecially when using a tow rope. Both
drivers should be familiar with the technique
required for towing. For this reason, inexper-
ienced drivers should abstain.
While driving, avoid excessive traction forces
and jerking. When towing on an unpaved
road, there is always a risk of overloading
and damaging the anchorage points.
If the vehicle is towed, with the hazard warn-
ing lights on and the ignition switched on,
the turn signal may be used to indicate
changes of direction. Simply operate the turn
signal lever as usual. Meanwhile, the hazard
warning lights will go off. When the turn sig-
nal lever is returned to the rest position, the
hazard warning lights will be turned on auto-
matically.
Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle
● Leave the ignition on to avoid locking the
st eerin

g wheel, to release the electronic
parking brake and to activate the turn sig-
nals, the horn as well as the window wipers
and window washers.
● As the power assisted steering does not
work if
the engine is not running, you will
need more strength to steer than normally. ●
The brake mu
st be depressed must harder
as the brake servo does not operate. Avoid
hitting the towing vehicle.
● Note the instructions and information con-
tained in the Ins
truction Manual for the vehi-
cle to be towed.
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
● Accelerate gently and carefully. Avoid sud-
den manoeuvr
es.
● Brake well in advance than usual and brake
gently.
● Not

e the instructions and information con-
tained in the Ins
truction Manual for the vehi-
cle to be towed.
Emergency locking and unlock-
ing
Introduction Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 10,
›››
 page 12,
›››  page 15
The doors, rear lid and panoramic sliding
sunroof can be locked manually and partially
opened, for example if the key or the central
locking is damaged.
90

Operation
Lever for:
– Manual
g
earbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
– Automatic
gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
12 volt power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Auto Hold switch  
 . . . . . . . . 208
Electronic parking brake switch
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Start-up push button (Keyless Ac-
ces
s closing and start-up system)
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
22 23
24
25
26
27 Pedals
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Steering column adjustment lev-
er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Fuse box cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Lever for: – Crui
se C

ontrol System (CCS)  –
 –  –  –  –  . .221
Open bonnet lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Controls for: – Electric w

indows  . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
28 29
30
31
32
33 –
Chi l
d

proof locks  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Note
● Some of the it ems

of equipment listed here
are fitted only on certain model versions or
are optional extras.
● In versions with the steering wheel on the
right, the lay
out of the control elements is
somewhat different. But the symbols as-
signed to the controls correspond to the sym-
bols used in the versions with the steering
wheel on the left Instruments
V iew of
in

strument panel Fig. 117
Instrument panel, on dash panel. Details of the instruments
››
›
Fig. 117: Clock set button1)
.
1 –
Pr e
s
s the  button to select the hour
or minute display.
102

General instrument panel
– To c
ontinue settin
g, press 0.0 / SET ›››
Fig. 117 7 . Hold button down to
s c
r
oll through the numbers quickly.
– Press the  button again to end the
clock setting.
Rev counter (with the engine running, in
thousands of revolutions per minute).
Together with the gear-change indicator,
the rev counter offers you the possibility
of using the engine of your vehicle at a
suitable speed. The start of the red area
››› Fig. 117 indicates the maximum en-
gine speed working at operating temper-
ature. However, it is advisable to change
up a gear or move the selector lever to D
(or lift your foot off the accelerator) before
the needle reaches the red zone ››› . We
r ec
ommend th

at you avoid high revs and
that you follow the recommendations on
the gear-change indicator. Consult the
additional information in ››› page 197.
Engine coolant temperature display 
››› page 277.
Displays on the screen ››› page 103.
Fuel reserve display ››› page 264.
Speedometer.
Reset knob for trip recorder (trip ).
2
3
4
5
6
7 –
Pr e
s

s button 0.0 / SET to reset to zero.
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with
the risk of

injury.
● Do not operate the instrument panel con-
trol
s when driving. CAUTION
To prevent damage to the engine, the rev
cou nt

er needle should only remain in the red
zone for a short period of time. For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear in time reduces fuel con-
sumption and noi se. Indications on the display
A variety of information can be viewed on the
in
s
trument

panel display ›››
Fig. 117 4 , de-
pendin g on the
v
ehicle equipment:
● Warning and information text.
● Mileage.
● Time. ●
Outside temper
ature.
● Compass.
● Selector lever positions ›››
page 193.
● Recommended gear (manual gearbox)
›››
page 193.
● Multifunction display (MFD) and menus for
different
setting options ›››
 page 27.
● Service interval display ›››
page 105 .
● Second speed display (menu Configura-
tion ) ›››

 page 27.
● Start-Stop operation indicator ›››
page 104.
Warning and information texts
The system runs a check on certain compo-
nents and functions when the ignition is
switched on and while the vehicle is moving.
Faults in the operation are displayed on the
screen using red and yellow symbols and
messages on the instrument panel display
( ››› page 107) and, in some cases, with audi-
ble warnings. The display may vary according
to the type of instrument panel fitted. »1)
Depending on the vehicle equipment, it is also
pos s

ible to set the time using the settings menu
on the instrument panel display ›››
 page 31.
103
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
other services (e.g. the next Inspection Serv-
ic e or c
h
ange of brake fluid) are listed on the
label attached to the door strut, or in the
Maintenance Programme.
In vehicles with Services established by time
or mileage, the service intervals are already
pre-defined.
In vehicles with LongLife Service , the inter-
vals are determined individually. Technical
progress has made it possible to considera-
bly reduce servicing requirements. The tech-
nology used by SEAT ensures that your vehi-
cle only has an Interval Service when it is
necessary. To establish when the Interval
Service is due (max. 2 years), the vehicle's
conditions of use and individual driving
styles are considered. The service pre-warn-
ing first appears 20 days before the date es-
tablished for the corresponding service. The
kilometres (miles) remaining until the next
service are always rounded up to the nearest
100 km (miles) and the time is given in com-
plete days. The current service message can-
not be viewed until 500 km after the last
service. Prior to this only lines are visible on
the display.
Inspection reminder
When the Service date is approaching, when
the ignition is switched on a Service remind-
er is displayed. In vehicles without text messages
, a sp anner
symbol  is displayed on the instrument
panel and a figure given in km. The number
of kilometres shown is the maximum number
that may be driven until the next service. Af-
ter a few seconds, the display mode changes.
A clock symbol appears and the number of
days until the next service appointment is
due.
In vehicles with text messages , Service in
--- km (miles) or --- days is dis-
played on the instrument panel.
Service due
After the service date, an audible warning is
given when the ignition is switched on and
the spanner displayed on the screen 
flashes for a few seconds. In vehicles with
text messages , Service in --- km or
--- days is displayed on the instrument
panel.
Reading a service notification
With the ignition switched on, the engine off
and the vehicle at a standstill, the current
service notification can be read:
● Press the  button on the in
strument pan-
el several times until the spanner symbol 
is displayed.
● OR: select the Settings menu.
● From the

Service submenu, select
the op-
tion Info . When the servic

e date has past, a minus sign
is displayed in front of the number of kilome-
tres or days. In vehicles with text messages
the following is displayed: Service ---
km (miles) or --- days ago .
Resetting service interval display
If the service was not carried out by a techni-
cal service centre, the display can be reset as
follows:
In vehicles with text messages:
Select the Settings menu.
In the submenu Service , select the option Reset.
Confirm with OK when requested to do so by the sys-
tem.
In vehicles without text messages:
Switch the ignition off.
Press and hold the 0.0 / SET button.
Switch the ignition back on.
Release the 0.0 / SET button and press  for the next
20 seconds. Do not r
eset the indicator to zero between
tw o int

ervals, otherwise the display will be
incorrect.
If you reset the display manually, the next
service interval will be indicated as in vehi-
cles with fixed service intervals. For this
106

Transport and practical equipment
Side compartments in the luggage compart-
ment
Ther e ar
e other c
ompartments ››› Fig. 186 1 and
2 in the side of the boot. To open the
c omp
ar

tment 1 , turn the catch clockwise. To
open the c omp
ar
tment 2 , lift the cover.
C omp
ar
tment 1 houses the factory fitted
CD
c h
an
ger. The compartment lid 1 can safely
s t
or
e the tray support covers.
Compartments in the boot floor
More storage compartments can be found in
the boot floor.
FunctionNecessary operations
Open the rear com-
partment ››› Fig. 187
4
: 
Lift the rear of the boot floor
using the handle.
Keeping the rear com-
partment open:  Move the hook at the rear
right of the boot and hook the
boot floor onto it ››› page 154.
Closing the compart-
ment:  Push back the hook and
push the rear of the boot floor 4
down. Other storage compartments:
● in the centre console, front and rear.
● in the door trims, front and rear.
● Coat hooks on the centr
al
door pillars and
on the rear roof handles. ●
Bag hook in the lug
gage compartment
››› page 154. WARNING
Clothing hung on the coat hooks could re-
strict the driv

er's view and lead to serious ac-
cidents.
● Hang the clothes from the hooks so that
driver's
view is not restricted.
● The coat hook is suitable for light items of
clothing. Nev
er place heavy, hard or sharp
objects in the bags. CAUTION
Keep the CD changer compartment closed
whil e the

vehicle is in motion to reduce vibra-
tions that could damage the changer. Note
The first aid kit is located in the rear left com-
par tment

of the luggage compartment. Drink holders
Intr oduction Bottle holders
Ther
e i
s

a bottle holder in the open compart-
ments in the driver and front passenger
doors and in that of the sliding door. WARNING
Improper use of the drink holders can cause
injury .
● Nev

er place hot drinks in the drink holders.
During s
udden braking or driving manoeu-
vres, the hot drink could be spilled and lead
to scalding.
● Ensure that no bottles or other object are
dropped in the driv
er footwell, as they could
get under the pedals and obstruct their work-
ing.
● Never place heavy containers, food or other
heavy o
bjects in the drink holder. In the
event of an accident, these heavy objects
could be “thrown around” the vehicle interior
and cause serious injuries. WARNING
Closed bottles inside the vehicle could ex-
plode or c r

ack due to the heat or the cold.
● Never leave a closed bottle in the vehicle if
the inside t
emperature is too high or too low. CAUTION
Do not leave open cans in the drink holders
when the v ehic

le is in motion. They could
spill during braking, for example, and cause
damage to the vehicle and the electrical sys-
tem. » 171
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Advice
countries belonging to the German automo-
b i
l
e industry association (“"Verband der Au-
tomobilindustrie e. V."”, VDA).
Refilling AdBlue Fig. 237
At the rear left of the luggage com-
p ar
tment: AdBlue t

ank, behind a cover panel Fig. 238
AdBlue tank with filler neck cap and
r efi
l

ling bottle To refill AdBlue, the vehicle must be on flat
gr
ou
nd and not, f

or example, parked on a
kerb or slope. If the vehicle is not on flat
ground then the filling indicator cannot
measure the filling quantity. Opening the tank filling neck
● Open the rear lid.
● Rotate the shut off on the cover clockwise
›››
Fig. 237 and open the cover forwards.
● Unscrew the tank filler neck cap ›››
Fig. 238
1 anticlockwise.
R efi
l
ling AdBlue
Only use AdBlue that is approved by SEAT
and that complies with ISO 22241-1 Stand-
ard. Only use genuine bottles.
● Observe the instructions and information
prov
ided by the refill bottle manufacturer.
● Observe the expiry date.
● Unscrew the cap on the refill bottle.
● Place the refill bottle 2 upside down in-
s ide the t
ank

filler neck.
● Press the refill bottle against the filler neck
and keep in this
position.
● Add at least 5.0 litres of AdBlue (6 bottles).
A lower quantity
would be insufficient.
● Wait until the contents of the refill bottle
have been pour
ed into the AdBlue tank. Do
not crush or damage the bottle!
● Unscrew the liquid bottle anticlockwise and
remov
e it carefully ››› .
● You can tell when the AdBlue tank is full
bec au
se the bottl

e will be empty.
270

Checking and refilling levels
Closing the tank filling neck
● Screw on the tank filler neck cap ››
› Fig. 238
1 clockwise until it is fully inserted.
● Place the cover and turn the shut off anti-
c loc
k

wise to close it.
Operations before driving
● Only switch the ignition on after refilling.
● Keep the ignition sw

itch on for at least 30
seconds
so that the system detects tank re-
filling.
● Wait 30 seconds before starting the en-
gine! WARNING
Only keep AdBlue in its original container,
tightly shut and in a s

afe place.
● Never keep AdBlue in empty food cans, bot-
tles
or other containers to avoid other people
mistaking it for something else.
● Keep the AdBlue out of the reach of small
chil
dren. CAUTION
● Only r

efill using AdBlue expressly approved
by SEAT. The use of any other type of AdBlue
could cause engine damage!
● AdBlue should never be mixed with water
or any other a
dditives. Any type of damage
caused by a mixture will not be covered by
the warranty. ●
Do not a d

d AdBlue to the diesel fuel tank!
Otherwise you may damage the engine.
● Never leave the refill bottle in the vehicle. It
coul
d become permeable due to temperature
changes and bottle damage and the AdBlue
could damage the vehicle interior. For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the refill bottle in an environment-
friendly manner

. Note
Suitable AdBlue refill bottles can be pur-
ch a

sed from a technical service centre. Working in the engine compart-
ment
Intr oduction Before working in the engine compartment,
m
ak
e s

ure that the vehicle is parked on hori-
zontal and firm ground.
The engine compartment of the vehicle is a
hazardous area. Never work on the engine or
in the engine compartment if you are not fa-
miliar with the operations to be carried out,
the applicable safety standards and especial-
ly if you do not have the necessary instru-
ments, liquids and tools ››› ! Have the workcarried out by a specialised workshop if you
ar
e u
nc

ertain. Negligent work can cause seri-
ous injury. WARNING
If the vehicle moves unexpectedly, this could
cau se seriou

s injury.
● Never work under the vehicle if it has not
been immobi
lized. If you must work under-
neath the vehicle with the wheels in contact
with the ground then it should be parked on
flat ground, the wheels should be prevented
from moving and the key should be removed
from the ignition.
● If you have to work underneath the vehicle,
you mus
t use suitable stands additionally to
support the vehicle, there is a risk of acci-
dent!. The jack is not intended for this kind of
work and its failure could lead to severe inju-
ries. WARNING
The engine compartment is a dangerous area
cap ab

le of causing serious injury.
● For all type of work, always take the utmost
precaution
s, work carefully and note the gen-
eral safety standards in force. Never take per-
sonal risks.
● Never work on the engine or in the engine
compar
tment if you are not familiar with the
necessary operations. If you are not sure
about procedures then visit a specialised
workshop to carry out the necessary work. » 271
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety