2019 Seat Alhambra service

Towing bracket device
Note
An incorrect warning may be given when
snow chains ar e in use because the chains
incr
ease the tread of the wheel. Towing bracket device
Driving with a tr ail
er
Intr
oduction Always be aware of the legal requirements
for each country t
o driv

e with a trailer and to
use a tow hitch.
Your car is intended mainly for transporting
passengers however, it can also be used to
tow a trailer provided that it is fitted with the
necessary equipment. The additional load
has an effect on the useful life, fuel consump-
tion and the vehicle performance and, in
some cases, reduce the service intervals.
Driving with a trailer requires more force from
the vehicle and, thus, more concentration
from the driver.
For wintertime temperatures, fit winter tyres to
the vehicle and the trailer.
Drawbar load
The maximum permitted Drawbar load exer-
ted by the trailer drawbar on the ball joint of
the tow hitch must not exceed 100 kg (ap-
proximately 220 lbs).
Vehicles with the Start-Stop function
With a SEAT factory fitted or retrofitted tow
hitch, the Start-Stop function is automatically deactivated when a trailer is connected. For
to
w hit

ches not installed by SEAT, the Start-
Stop function must be deactivated manually
using a button located on the dash panel be-
fore driving with a trailer and it must remain
off for the entire journey

Towing bracket device
Retrofitting a tow hitch Fig. 282
Measurements and attachments to
r etr ofit a t
ow hitch SEAT recommends visiting a specialised
w
orkshop t
o r

etrofit a tow hitch. For example,
it may be necessary to adjust the cooling
system or to include thermal plates. SEAT recommends taking your car in for technical
service.
In any case, the separ

ation distances must be
observed when fitting a tow hitch. The dis-
tance between the centre of the tow hitch
ball and the road surface

Practical tips
consumables should be changed at a speci-
alised w orkshop
. T
echnical services are per-
manently informed of any modifications. WARNING
The incorrect use or handling of fluids or
consumables may r esult in accident, seri-
ous injury, burns or int

oxication.

Checking and refilling levels
Selective catalytic reduc-
tion* (AdBlue) Intr oduction In vehicles with “Selective Catalytic Reduc-
tion”, a special urea solution (AdBlue) is injec-
t
ed int
o the exhaust gas system in front of the
catalytic converter to reduce nitrogen oxide
emissions.
The consumption of AdBlue depends on indi-
vidual driving style, the temperature at which
the system operates and the outside temper-
ature where the vehicle is driven.
AdBlue is kept in an independent tank in the
vehicle and should be refilled at an official
supplier. The AdBlue tank holds approximate-
ly 17 litres.
The AdBlue fill level must be checked when
the vehicle is being serviced. WARNING
If the AdBlue fill level is too low, the vehicle
may not rest ar

t after switching the ignition
off. The emergency start or jump start will
not be possible either!

Checking and refilling levels
A suitable brake fluid can be obtained from
t echnical service centr
es.
Br
ake fluid level
The level of the brake fluid reservoir should
always be between the  and  marks, or
above the  mark

Wheels and tyres
mounting the wheel. This guarantees opti-
mum grip and helps t o av
oid aquapl
aning,
grip, noise and wear.
Tyre load rating
The load rating code indicates the maximum
load in kilogrammes each wheel can carry
(load capacity).
615 kg (1,356 pounds)
650 kg (1,433 pounds)
690 kg (1,521 pounds)
730 kg (1,609 pounds)
775 kg (1, 709 pounds)
Speed rating
The speed rating indicates the maximum
speed permitted for the tyres. max. 150 km/h (93 mph)
max. 160 km/h (99 mph)
max. 170 km/h (106 mph)
max. 180 km/h (112 mph)
max. 190 km/h (118 mph)
max. 200 km/h (124 mph)
max. 210 km/h (130 mph)
max. 240 km/h (149 mph)
max. 240 km/h (149 mph)
max. 270 km/h (168 mph)
max. 300 km/h (186 mph)
91
93
95
97
99
P
Q
R
S
T
U
H
V
Z
W
Y Some manufacturers use the letters “ZR” for
tyres with a maximum authorised speed
abo
ve 240 km/h (149 mph).
Winter service Winter tyr
es* In winter conditions winter tyres will consider-
ably impro
v

e the vehicle

Service
Maintenance
ServiceService int erv
al
s
Servicing and Digital Maintenance
Plan Log of services performed (“Digital Main-
tenance Pl
an”)
The SEAT deal

ership or a specialised work-
shop records Service receipts in a central
system. Thanks to this comprehensive docu-
mentation of the service history, it is possible
to reproduce the services performed any
time. SEAT recommends requesting a Service
receipt after every service carried out con-
taining all the services carried out on the sys-
tem.
Whenever there is a new service the receipt is
replaced with a current one.
The Digital Maintenance Plan is not avail-
able in some markets. In this case, your
SEAT dealer will inform you about the cur-
rent documentation of the work. Service works
In the Digital Maint
enance Pl

an, your SEAT
authorised service or specialised workshop
documents the following information:

Maintenance
Oil change service
a)
PR No. Type of
service Service interval
QI1
FixedEvery 5000 km or after
1 year b)
QI2 Every
7500 km or after
1 year b)
QI3 Ev
ery

10000 km or after
1 year b)
QI4 Ev
ery

15000 km or after
1 year b)
QI6 Fle

xible According to the service in-
t
erv
al displ

ay a)
The data are based on normal conditions of use.
b) Whatever happens first. Inspection Service
a)
According to the service interval display a)
The data are based on normal conditions of use.
Bear in mind the inf ormation about the speci-
fications of the engine oil accor ding t

o the
VW standard