2018 Seat Alhambra sport mode

Transporting children safely
ISOFIX child seats are divided into “specific
c at
e
gories for the vehicle”, “limited” or
“semi-universal”.
Child seat manufacturers supply a list of ve-
hicles with each ISOFIX seat, which includes
the models for which the ISOFIX child seat in
question is approved. If the vehicle is inclu-
ded in the manufacturer's list and the ISOFIX
child seat belongs to a seat category inclu-
ded in the list, then it can be used in your ve-
hicle. If necessary, contact the child seat
manufacturer for an updated list of vehicles.
Group
(weight
category)ISOFIX child
seat categorySeat position in the rear seats
Group 0:to 10 kgEIUF a)
Group 0+:
to 13 kgEIUF a)
DIUFa)
CIUFa)
Group 1:
9 to 18 kg
DIUF a)
CIUFa)
BIUFa)
B1IUFa)
AIUFa)
a)
IUF: suitable for “universal” ISOFIX child seats authorised for
use in this group. WARNING
If child seats are fitted to all the seats in the
second r o

w then it is possible that the seats
of this row cannot be folded down from the
third row of seats in case of an accident. In
the event of an emergency, passengers in the
third row of seats will not be able to leave the
vehicle or to help themselves.
● Child seats should never occupy all the
seats
of the second row if other passengers
are to occupy the third row of seats. Integrated child seat
Intr oduction The integrated child seat is only suitable for
c
hi
l

dren in Group 2 (15-25 kg) and Group 3
(22-36 kg), according to the ECE-R44 regula-
tion. WARNING
Child travelling without their seat belt fas-
tened or not sec

ured using a suitable re-
straint system may sustain fatal injuries if
the airbag is deployed.
● Children up to 12 years old should always
travel
on the rear seat.
● Always disable the front passenger front
airbag if, in e
xceptional cases, you have no
alternative but to transport a child in a rear- facing child safety seat on the front passen-
ger se
at

.
● Children must always be protected with a
chil
d restraint system suited to their height
and weight.
● Always fasten children's seat belts correct-
ly. WARNING
Children must travel in a child seat appropri-
at e t o their w

eight and height while the vehi-
cle is in motion.
● Children must always be protected with a
chil
d restraint system suited to their height
and weight.
● Children must assume the proper sitting
position and be pr
operly belted in while trav-
elling.
● The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie
appro
ximately on the centre of the shoulder,
never across the neck or the arm.
● The seat belt must lie close to the upper
part
of the body.
● The lap belt part must lie across the pelvis,
not acr
oss the stomach, and always fit close-
ly.
● Allow the belt to retract until it fits tightly
over the c
hild's seat.
● Never hold children or babies on your lap. » 79
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
Folding in the net partition
● Press on the release button ››
› Fig. 165 2 and bend the rod
A in the direction of the
arr o
w w
ith the release button pressed.
● Press on the release button ›››
Fig. 165 3 and bend the rod
B in the direction of the
arr o
w w
ith the release button pressed.
● Store the net partition securely in the vehi-
cle. WARNING
Loose objects in the vehicle interior can be vi-
ol ently

thrown in case of a sudden manoeu-
vre or braking and especially in accidents
causing serious injury.
● Ensure that the rods are correctly locked in
plac
e.
● Even when the net partition is correctly fit-
ted, ob
jects must be secured.
● When driving with the net partition, no pas-
senger
s should be behind it. Fastening rings*
Fig. 167
In the luggage compartment: fasten-
in g rin
g

s To the front and rear of the luggage compart-
ment, ther
e ar
e f

astening rings for securing
objects ››› Fig. 167 (arrows). On some mod-
els, the fastening rings are located right at
the back, in the area of the lock carrier plate.
There are other fastening rings located to the
left and right hand side of the second row
footrests.
Some models of fastening rings must be lif-
ted to use them. WARNING
Unsuitable or damaged ropes or straps may
be rel e

ased in case of sudden braking or an
accident. As a result, objects may be fired
through the vehicle interior causing serious
injury or death. ●
Alw a

ys use suitable ropes and straps in
good condition.
● Secure the ropes and straps to the fasten-
ing ring
s.
● Loose objects in the luggage compartment
can sud
denly slide and change the way the
vehicle handles.
● Secure all objects, little and large.
● Never secure a load that is too heavy for
the fas
tening rings.
● Never secure a child seat to the fastening
rings. Note
● The max imum lo

ad of the fastening rings is
approximately 3.5 kN (3.57 kp).
● You can find suitable transport straps and
load sec
uring systems at a specialised work-
shop. SEAT recommends taking your car in for
technical service. 160

Transport and practical equipment
Vehicle wallet compartment
The glo v
e c
ompartment is designed to store
the vehicle documentation.
The vehicle on-board documentation wallet
should always be kept in the glove compart-
ment. Insert it crosswise in the glove com-
partment.
Glove compartment cooling
There is an air vent ››› Fig. 181 A on the rear
p anel
so th

at cooled air from the air condi-
tioner (this must be connected) is fed into
the glove compartment. Turn the air vent to
open and close it. WARNING
The risk of serious injuries in the event of an
acc ident

during a sudden braking manoeuvre
or turn is increased if the glove compartment
is left open.
● Keep the glove compartment closed while
the vehic
le is in motion. CAUTION
For structural reasons, some model versions
wi l

l have gaps behind the glove compartment
into which small objects may fall. This could
lead to strange noises and damage to the ve-
hicle. You should therefore not keep very
small objects in the glove compartment. Storage compartments in the rear
f
ootw
el

l* Fig. 182
Storage compartments in the foot-
w el
l

of the second row of seats. Move the mat to one side (where applicable).
T
o
open

, pull on the rear centre part of the
cover ›››
Fig. 182 (arrow).
To close, press the cover down. WARNING
Make sure children are properly belted in and
corr ectly

secured to avoid severe or fatal inju-
ries while the vehicle is in motion.
● If you are using a child seat with a base or
foot, alw
ays install this base or foot correctly
and safely.
● If the vehicle has a storage compartment in
the footwel
l in front of the last row of seats, this compartment cannot be used as de-
signed; on the c
ontr

ary, it must be filled us-
ing the specially designed accessory so that
the base or foot is correctly supported by the
closed compartment and the child seat is se-
cured properly. If this compartment is not
suitably secured when using a child seat with
a base or foot then the compartment cover
could rupture in an accident and the child will
be ejected and suffer serious injury.
● Please read and observe the child seat
manufact
urer's handling instructions. Drawers*
Fig. 183
Drawer under the front seat There may be a drawer below the front seats.
Openin
g and c
lo

sing the drawer
To open, press the button on the drawer han-
dle and pull the drawer out. »
169
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
●
If the w arnin
g lamp  lights up, stop im-
mediately and check the tyres.
● If the tyres are inflated at different pres-
sure
s or if a tyre pressure is too low, this will
increase tyre wear, negatively affecting vehi-
cle stability and increasing braking distan-
ces.
● If tyres are inflated at different pressures or
a tyre pr
essure is too low, a tyre may be dam-
aged and burst resulting in a loss of control
of the vehicle.
● The driver is responsible for ensuring that
all
of the vehicle tyres are correctly inflated
to the right pressure. The recommended tyre
pressure is indicated on the label ››› Fig. 252.
● The tyre monitoring system can only oper-
ate corr
ectly if all of the tyres are inflated to
the correct pressure when cold.
● Driving with tyres at the wrong pressure
can dam
age them and result in an accident.
Ensure that the tyre pressures of all the tyres
correspond to the vehicle load.
● Before starting a journey, always inflate
tyre
s to the correct pressure.
● If tyre pressure is too low then the tyre is
subj
ect to greater forces and it may be heated
to such an extent that the tread can rupture
and the tyre will burst.
● With an overloaded vehicle at high speed,
the tyre
s can overheat and burst resulting in
a loss of vehicle control.
● Tyre pressures which are too high or too
low reduc
e the useful life of the tyre, affect-
ing vehicle performance. ●
If a ty r

e has not been “punctured” and does
not have to be changed immediately, drive to
the nearest specialised workshop at a moder-
ate speed and have the tyre checked and in-
flated to the correct pressure. Tyre monitoring indicator
Fig. 229
Detailed view of the centre console:
b utt
on f

or the tyre pressure monitoring indi-
cator The tyre monitor indicator compares wheel
r
ev
o

lutions and, with this information, the
tread of each wheel using the ABS sensors. If
the tread of a wheel is changed, the tyre
monitoring indicator will indicate as such on
the instrument panel. The wheel tread
changes when:
● Tyre pressure is insufficient
● Tyre structure is damaged ●
The vehic
le is unbalanced because of a
load
● If the wheels on an axle are subject to a
heavier lo
ad (e.g. when towing a trailer).
● The vehicle is fitted with snow chains
● The wheel on one axle is changed
There ma
y be a delay in the reaction of the
tyre monitoring indicator  or it may not in-
dicate anything under certain circumstances
(e.g. sports driving, snow-covered or un-
paved roads).
Adaptation of the tyre monitoring indicator
On adjusting tyre pressure or changing one
or more wheels, the ››› Fig. 229 button on the
tyre monitoring indicator must be kept press-
ed down, with the ignition on, until an audi-
ble warning is heard. Do the same, for exam-
ple, when the front and rear wheels are swap-
ped ››› Fig. 251.
If the wheels are subjected to an excessive
load (towing a trailer, heavy load), the tyre
pressure must be increased to the maximum
recommended pressure ››› page 287. Press
the tyre monitoring indicator button to con-
firm the new pressure value. Note
An incorrect warning may be given when
sno w c

hains are in use because the chains in-
crease the tread of the wheel. 236

Technical data
● Gr o
s
s vehicle weight
● Maximum authorised weight of vehicle and
trail
er
● Maximum gross front axle weight
● Maximum rear axle weight
Fuel consumption Approved consumption values are derived
from me
a

surements performed or supervised
by certified EU laboratories, according to the
legislation in force at the time (for more infor-
mation, see the Publications Office of the Eu-
ropean Union on the EUR-Lex website: © Eu-
ropean Union, http://eur-lex.europa.eu/) and
apply to the specified vehicle characteristics.
The values relating to fuel consumption and
CO 2 emissions can be found in the documen-
tation provided to the purchaser of the vehi-
cle at the time of purchase.
Fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions depend
on the equipment/features of each individual
vehicle, as well as on the driving style, road
conditions, traffic conditions, environmental
conditions, load or number of passengers. Note
In practice, and considering all the factors
mentioned here, c on

sumption values can dif-
fer from those calculated in the current Euro-
pean regulations. Weights
Kerb weight refers to the basic model with a
fuel
t

ank filled to 90% capacity and without
optional extras. The figure quoted includes
75 kg to allow for the weight of the driver.
Special versions, optional equipment fittings
or retro-fitting accessories will increase the
weight of the vehicle ››› .
WARNING
● Ple a

se note that the centre of gravity may
shift when transporting heavy objects; this
may affect vehicle handling and lead to an ac-
cident. Always adjust your speed and driving
style to suit road conditions and require-
ments.
● Never exceed the gross axle weight rating
or the gros
s vehicle weight rating. If the per-
missible axle load or the permissible total
weight is exceeded, the driving characteris-
tics of the vehicle may change, leading to ac-
cidents, injuries and damage to the vehicle. Towing a trailer
Trai

ler weights Trailer weight
The tr
ai
l

er weights and drawbar loads ap-
proved are selected in intensive trials accord-
ing to precisely defined criteria. The ap- proved trailer weights are valid for vehicles in
the EU f

or maximum speeds of 80 km/h (50
mph) (in certain circumstances up to 100
km/h (62 mph)). The figures may be different
in other countries. All data in the official vehi-
cle documentation takes precedence over
these data at all times ››› .
Dr a
wb

ar loads
The maximum permitted drawbar load on the
ball joint of the towing bracket must not ex-
ceed 100 kg.
In the interest of road safety, we recommend
that you always tow approaching the maxi-
mum drawbar load. The response of the trail-
er on the road will be poor, if the drawbar
load is too small.
If the maximum permissible drawbar load
cannot be met (e.g. with small, empty and
light-weight single axle trailers or tandem
axle trailers with a wheelbase of less than 1
metre), a minimum of 4% of the actual trailer
weight is legally required for the drawbar
load. WARNING
● For s af

ety reasons, do not exceed the 80
km/h (50 mph) limit. This is also valid in
countries where higher speeds are permitted.
● Never exceed the maximum trailer weights
or the drawb
ar load. If the permissible axle298

Index
reading lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
s ide lights
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
131
switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Load compartment in the luggage compartment see Loading the luggage compartment . . . . . 154
Loading the luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . 154 driving with the rear lid open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Loading the vehicle fastening rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
general advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
net partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
rails and attachment system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
roof carrier system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
transporting a load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
vehicle loaded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Loads on the axles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Locking and unlocking electric panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
electric sliding door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
in the lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
sliding door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
with Keyless Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Locking button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Locking the doors manually if central locking fails to work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 124, 154 closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
driving with the rear lid open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
electronic locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
electronic opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
folding down rear seats to create load space . 155 luggage compartment lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
manual r
elease mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
net partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
rails and attachment system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
see also Loading the luggage compartment . 154
Luggage compartment baggage net . . . . . . . . . . 163
Lumbar massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Lumbar support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
M Main beam lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Main panel turn signal and main beam lever . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Malfunction air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196, 197
blind spot detector (BSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
lane assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Mobile telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 use without an exterior aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Mobile tow hitch ball fitting a bicycle carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Model plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Motor oil oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
N
Net luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Net partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Noise
tyre s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Noises auxiliary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
brake assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Notes for the user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Number of seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
O Octane rating (petrol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Odometer partial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
fuel tank flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 112 bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
by remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
electric panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
electric sliding door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
fuel tank flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
in the lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
sliding door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
with Keyless Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Opening doors individually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
314