2018 Seat Alhambra stop start

Operation
Multimedia USB/A UX
-IN inp
utFig. 120
Front centre armrest: USB/AUX-IN in-
p ut
. Depending on the features and the country,
the
v
ehic

le may have a USB/AUX-IN connec-
tion.
The USB/AUX-IN input is in the front centre
armrest ››› Fig. 120.
The operating description is located in the re-
spective Instruction Manuals of the audio
system or the navigation system. Convenience phone system
Fig. 121
Front centre armrest: phone holder
f or c
onnectin

g the mobile phone to the car's
external aerial. Depending on the equipment and country,
the
v
ehic

le may have the Convenience phone
system connected to the vehicle’s exterior
aerial ››› Booklet Media System Plus .
This system is located in the front centre arm-
rest compartment. Three button unit in headliner
Three butt
on unit* Fig. 122
Three button unit in headliner: con-
tr o
l

s for the telephone management system. 
Press it briefly
: to accept or end a call.
Press the button : to reject a call.
Press it briefly: to start or stop the voice control
function, for example, to make a call. a) 
Press the button for more than 2 seconds
: to ob-
tain information about the SEAT brand and se-
lected additional services related to traffic and
travel. 
Press the button for more than 2 seconds
: to ob-
tain help from the network of SEAT dealers in
the event of a breakdown.
a) Not operational if a navigation system with voice control is fit-
ted.
110

Opening and closing
Panoramic sliding sunroof* P anor
amic
sliding sunroof: operatingRead the additional information carefully
›› ›

 page 14
The panoramic sliding sunroof will only work
with the ignition on. It can be opened or
closed for a few minutes after the ignition
has been switched off, provided the driver
door and the front passenger door are not
opened.
Convenience open/close function
The panoramic sliding sunroof can be
opened or closed from outside the vehicle
using the vehicle key:
● Keep the vehicle unlocking or locking but-
ton pr e

ssed. The panoramic sliding sunroof
is adjusted or closes.
● Release the unlock or lock button to stop
the function.
D

uring convenience closing, first the win-
dows and then the panoramic sliding sunroof
will be closed. WARNING
Careless or uncontrolled use of the panoram-
ic s lidin

g sunroof can cause serious injuries. ●
Only c

lose the panoramic sliding sunroof
and the sun blind when nobody is in the way.
● Always take all the keys with you whenever
you le
ave the vehicle.
● Never leave children or disabled persons in
the vehic
le, particularly if they have access to
the keys. Uncontrolled use of the key could
lock the vehicle, start the engine, turn on the
ignition and operate the panoramic sliding
sunroof.
● The panoramic sliding sunroof can be oper-
ated for up t
o about ten minutes after the ig-
nition has been switched off, provided the
driver door and the front passenger door are
not opened. Note
● In ca se of

a fault in the operation of the
panoramic sliding sunroof, the anti-trap func-
tion will not operate correctly. Visit a special-
ised workshop.
● The rotary button of the panoramic sliding
sunr
oof remains in the last position selected
if the roof is closed using convenience clos-
ing from outside the vehicle, and will have to
be re-positioned the next time you drive. Opening or closing the sun blind
Fig. 138
On the interior roof lining: switches
f or the s
u

n blind
FunctionNecessary operations
To open com-
pletely (automat-
ic):Press button ››› Fig. 138 1 briefly.
To stop automatic
operation:Briefly press the button
››› Fig. 138
1 o ››› Fig. 138 2.
To set the inter-
mediate position:Hold the button
››› Fig. 138 1or
››› Fig. 138 2 until the required
position is reached.
To close com-
pletely (automat-
ic):Press button ››› Fig. 138 2 briefly. The panoramic sliding sunroof can be operat-
ed f
or up t
o about

ten minutes after the igni-
tion has been switched off, provided the driv-
er door and the front passenger door are not
opened. 129
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Emergencies
Safety

Transport and practical equipment
WARNING
Incorrect use of the ashtray may cause a fire
or burn s
and other serious injuries.
● Never put paper or other flammable objects
in the ashtra
y. Cigarette lighter
Fig. 191
Front centre console: lighter Depending on the vehicle equipment, there
m
a
y

be a lighter to the front of the centre
console ››› Fig. 191 or in the compartment to
the front of the centre console.
● Push the button on the cigarette lighter in-
ward
s with the ignition on ››› Fig. 191.
● Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly.
● Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the
cigar
ette on the glowing coil ››› .
● Replace the cigarette lighter in its insert. WARNING
Undue use of the cigarette lighter may cause
a fire or b urn

s and other serious injuries.
● The cigarette lighter must only be used to
light cig
arettes or similar.
● Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicl
e. The cigarette lighter can be used
when the ignition is switched on. Note
The cigarette lighter can also be used with
the 12 v o

lt power socket ››› page 173. Power sockets
Intr oduction Electrical equipment can be connected to the
po
w
er soc

kets in the vehicle.
All connected appliances should be in per-
fect working order without any faults. WARNING
Improper use of the power sockets or electri-
ca l

devices could lead to a fire and cause seri-
ous injuries.
● Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicl
e. The power sockets and equipment
connected to them can be used when the ig-
nition is switched on. ●
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. » 173
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Operation
●
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. 192
Centre console, rear section: 12 volt
soc k
et Fig. 193
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 ››› .12 volt power socket
The 12
v
o

lt power socket will only work with
the ignition on.
Using electrical appliances with the engine
stopped and the ignition switched on will
drain the battery. Therefore, electrical devi-
ces connected to the power socket can only
be used when the engine is running.
To prevent voltage variations from causing
damage, switch off the electrical consumer
connected to the 12 volt power socket before
switching the ignition on or off and before
starting the engine.
12 volt power sockets can be found in the fol-
lowing locations in the vehicle:
● Compartment in the centre of the centre
conso
le.
● Compartment in the front centre console.
● Storage compartment in the front central
armres
t.
● Rear centre console ›››
Fig. 192.
● At the rear right of the luggage compart-
ment.
230 V

olt Euro power socket*
The power socket only works when the en-
gine is running ››› .
C onn e

cting an electrical appliance: plug the
device into the power socket as far as possi-
ble to unlock the built-in childproof lock. The
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Driving
Note
● If the k ey
is left in the ignition lock with the
engine off for long periods, the vehicle
battery will run flat.
● For automatic gearbox vehicles, the key can
only be r
emoved from the ignition lock if the
gear selector lever is in position P. In this
case, press and release the selector lever
locking button. Starter button
Fig. 198
In the centre console: start-up push
b utt
on f

or the Keyless Access lock and start-
up system. The layout in right-hand drive ve-
hicles is symmetrical. Fig. 199
Emergency ignition in vehicles with
Keyl e

ss Access. The start-up button may only be used if there
i
s
a

valid key in the vehicle.
Opening the driver's door when exiting the
vehicle activates the electronic lock on the
steering column if the ignition is disabled
››› page 198.
Switching the ignition on/off
● Briefly push the start-up button ›››
Fig. 198
without touching the brake or clutch ped-
al ››› .
Emer g
ency

starting function
If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle,
an emergency start-up will be required. The
relevant message will appear in the dash
panel display. This may happen when, for ex-
ample, the vehicle key battery is very low or
flat: ●
Immediately
after pushing the start-up but-
ton, keep the vehicle key next to the steering
column ››› Fig. 199.
● The ignition connects and the engine starts
automatic
ally.
Emergency disconnection
If the engine does not stop after briefly press-
ing the start-up button, an emergency dis-
connect will be required:
● Press the starter button twice within 1 sec-
ond or pres
s it once for more than 2 seconds
››› .
● The engine turns off automatically.
En gine r
e

start feature
If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle
after the engine stops, you will only have 5
seconds to restart it. A warning will display
on the dash panel screen.
After this interval, it will not be possible to
start the engine without a valid key inside
the vehicle. WARNING
Any accidental movement of the vehicle could
re s

ult in serious injury.
● When pressing the start-up button, do not
pre
ss the brake or clutch pedal, this way the
engine will start immediately. » 185
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Emergencies
Safety

Operation
WARNING
If vehicle keys are used negligently or with-
out due c ar
e, this may cause accidents and
serious injury.
● Never leave any key inside the vehicle
when exitin
g. Otherwise, a child or unauthor-
ised person could lock the vehicle, start the
engine or connect the ignition and, in this
way, operate electronic equipment (e.g. the
windows). Note
In diesel vehicles with the Keyless Access
sys t

em, there may be a delay in the engine
starting if it requires preheating. Starting the engine
Complete operations only in the sequence
giv
en:
Vehicles without
Keyless AccessVehicles with
Keyless Access
1.Press and hold the brake pedal until step 5 is per- formed.
1a.In vehicles with a manual gearbox: press and
hold the clutch down until the engine starts.
2.Put the gearbox lever in neutral or the selector lever in position P or N.
Vehicles without
Keyless AccessVehicles with
Keyless Access
3.
Only in vehicles with
diesel engines: for pre-
heating, turn the key in the ignition lock to po-
sition ››› Fig. 197 2
. A
control lamp lights up
on the dash panel
.

4.
Turn the key in the igni- tion lock to position
››› Fig. 197 3
; do not
press the accelerator.
Press the starter button ››› Fig. 198; do not
press the accelerator. There needs to be a
valid key inside the ve- hicle for the engine to start.
5.Once the engine starts,release the key in the ignition lock.Once the engine starts,release the start-up button.
6.
If the engine does not
start, stop and wait for around 1 minute to try again.If the engine does not
start, stop and wait for around 1 minute to try again. If necessary,
perform an emergency start ››› page 185.
7.Disconnect the electronic parking brake when you
are about to start driving ››› page 188. WARNING
Never leave the vehicle unattended if the en-
gine is ru

nning. The vehicle could move off
suddenly, especially if it is in gear, resulting
in an accident and serious injury. WARNING
Cold start sprays could explode or cause a
sud den inc

rease in the engine speed.
● Never use start boosters. CAUTION
● An attempt t

o start the engine while driving
or starting the engine immediately after turn-
ing it off can cause damage to the engine or
starter motor.
● When the engine is cold, avoid high revs
and heavy ac
celeration and do not make the
engine work hard.
● Do not push or tow start the engine. Un-
burnt f
uel could damage the catalytic con-
verter. For the sake of the environment
Do not warm the engine at idle speed; start
drivin g immedi

ately if the visibility is OK.
This helps the engine reach operating tem-
perature faster and reduces emissions. Note
● For e x

ample, if the key battery is very worn
or flat, the engine cannot be started with the
starter button. In this case, remove the igni-
tion button from the lock and insert the key.
● Electrical devices with a high power con-
sumption are sw
itched off temporarily when
the engine starts. 186

Driving
●
When the engine i s
started cold, there may
be strong vibrations for a few moments for
technical reasons. This is quite normal, and
no cause for concern.
● At temperatures below +5°C (+41°F),
smoke ma
y be given off below the vehicle
when the additional heater is turned on. Stopping the engine
Complete operations only in the sequence
given:
Vehicles without
Keyless AccessVehicles with
Keyless Access
1.Bring the vehicle to a full stop ››› .
2.Press and hold the brake pedal until the step 4 is
performed.
3.If the vehicle has an automatic gearbox, place theselector lever in position P.
4.Connect the electronic parking brake ››› page 188.
5.Turn the vehicle key in
the ignition lock to po-
sition ››› Fig. 197 1
.
Briefly press the start-
up button
››› Fig. 198. If
the engine fails to
switch off, perform an
emergency disconnect
››› page 185.
6.If the vehicle is equipped with a manual gearbox,
put it into 1st or reverse. WARNING
Never switch off the engine while the vehicle
is mo

ving. You may lose control of the vehicle
and there is a risk of serious accident.
● The airbags and belt tensioners do not
work when the ignition i
s switched off.
● The brake servo does not work with the en-
gine off. T
o stop, the brake pedal must be
pressed with more force.
● As the power steering does not work if the
engine is
not running, you will need more
strength to steer than normally.
● If the key is removed from the ignition, the
steerin
g may lock and it will not be possible
to steer the vehicle. CAUTION
● If the v

ehicle is stopped and the Start-Stop
system* switches off the engine, the ignition
remains switched on. Make sure that the igni-
tion is switched off before leaving the vehi-
cle, otherwise the battery could discharge.
● If the engine has been driven at high speed
for a pro
longed period of time, it may over-
heat when turned off. To avoid engine dam-
age, allow the engine to run for approximate-
ly two minutes in neutral before switching it
off. Note
● In v ehic

les with automatic gearbox, the key
can only be removed when the selector lever
is in position P.
● After stopping the engine, the engine com-
partment
fan may continue running for a few
minutes, even when the ignition has been
switched off or the key removed. The radiator
fan is automatically switched off. Electronic immobiliser
The gear lock prevents the engine from being
s
t
ar

ted with an unauthorised key and the ve-
hicle being moved.
The vehicle key has a chip that automatically
disables the immobilizer when the key is
placed in the ignition lock.
The electronic immobiliser will be activated
again automatically as soon as you pull the
key out of the ignition lock. For vehicles with
the Keyless Access system, the key has to be
outside the vehicle ›››
page 117.
For this reason, the vehicle can only be used
with a genuine SEAT key with the correct
code. Coded keys can be purchased from
your technical service centre ›››
page 112.
If an unauthorised key is used, the message SAFE or Immobiliser active is displayed
on the instrument panel. The vehicle cannot
be started in this case »
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Operation
Note
The correct operation of the vehicle is only
guarant eed when origin
al SEAT keys are
used. Braking and parking
Introduction The assisted braking systems include the an-
ti-loc
k

braking system (ABS), the brake assist
system (BAS), the electronic differential lock
(EDL), the traction control system (ASR) and
the electronic stability control (ESC). WARNING
Driving with worn brake pads or a faulty
brak e sy

stem may lead to serious accident.
● If  lights, alone or accompanied by a
warnin
g message on the instrument panel
display, please go immediately to a special-
ised workshop to check the brake pads and to
replace them if they are worn. WARNING
Careless parking can cause serious injury.
● Never remove the key from the ignition if
the v ehic

le is in motion. The steering lock
may engage and lock the steering wheel mak-
ing the vehicle impossible to control. ●
Alw a

ys park your vehicle so that no part of
the exhaust system can come in contact with
flammable materials (such as wood, leaves,
dried grass, spilled fuel, etc.).
● Always apply the electronic parking brake
when you l
eave your vehicle and when you
park.
● Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the v
ehicle. They could release the
electronic parking brake, activate the selec-
tor lever or gear stick and start the vehicle
moving. This could result in a serious acci-
dent.
● Always take all the keys with you whenever
you le
ave the vehicle. The engine could acci-
dentally be started and electrical equipment
such as the windows could accidentally be
operated resulting in serious injury.
● Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the car
. They could be trapped in the
car in an emergency and will not be able to
get themselves to safety. For example, de-
pending on the time of the year, tempera-
tures inside a locked and closed vehicle can
be extremely high or extremely low resulting
in serious injuries and illness or even death,
particularly for young children. 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
befor
e the wheel

s 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. Control and warning lamps

It lights up red
Together with the control lamp on the
button: Electronic
parking brake on.›››
page 190
Fault in the brake sys-
tem  Stop the vehicle!
Seek professional assistance!
››› page 192.
Brake fluid level inad-
equate.  Do not drive on!
Check brake fluid level
››› page 282.
Together with the ABS
control lamp : ABS
fault.Contact a specialised work-
shop. The vehicle can be
braked without ABS. 
It lights up red
Brake pedal not press-
ed!Press brake pedal to the floor.
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