Seat Alhambra 2010 Owner's Manual

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Rear vision mirror
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
xPersonal convenience settings in the SEAT information system Ÿpage 70
xSeat memory Ÿpage 137
xChanging gear Ÿpage 201
xBraking, stopping and parking Ÿpage 210
WARNING
The automatic anti-dazzle rear vision mirror contains an electrolytic fluid
which may leak if the mirror is broken. This fluid can cause irritation to the
skin, eyes and respiratory organs.
xThe electrolytic fluid may cause irritation to the skin, eyes and respira-
tory organs, particularly in individuals suffering from asthma or other
illnesses. Make sure that adequate quantities of fresh air enter and leave
the vehicle if it is not possible to open all the doors and windows.
xIf the electrolytic fluid comes into contact with eyes or skin, wash the
area for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water, and seek medical advice.
xIf the electrolytic fluid comes into contact with shoes or clothing, wash
the area for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water. Wash shoes and
clothing before wearing them again.
xIf the electrolytic fluid is swallowed, wash the mouth with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes. Do not try to provoke vomiting unless recom-
mended by a Doctor. Seek medical advice immediately.
Caution
If an automatic anti-dazzle rear vision mirror is broken, the electrolytic fluid
may leak out. This fluid attacks plastic surfaces. Therefore, it should be
cleaned as fast as possible with a damp sponge or similar.

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Rear vision mirror
The driver should always adjust the rear vision mirror to permit adequate visi-
bility through the rear window.Manual anti-dazzle function for rear vision mirror
xBasic position: point the lever at the bottom of the mirror forwards.
xPull the lever to the back to select the anti-dazzle function Ÿfig. 78.
Automatic anti-dazzle function for interior mirror
Legend for the fig. 79:
warning lamp
Control
Light incidence sensor
This function can be activated and deactivated by pressing the rear vision
mirror switch Ÿfig. 79 . When it is activated, the warning lamp lights up
.
When the ignition is on, the sensor automatically moves the rear vision
mirror to the anti-dazzle position depending upon the incidence of the light
from behind.
The automatic anti-dazzle function is deactivated when reverse gear is
engaged or the interior or reading lights are on.
Note
If the incidence of the light on the sensor is obstructed or prevented, e.g. by
the sun blinds, the rear vision mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function will
not operate correctly.
Fig. 78 Manual anti-
dazzle function for rear
vision mirror
Fig. 79 Automatic anti-
dazzle function for rear
vision mirror
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Exterior mirrors
Synchronised mirror adjustment
xIn the menu Settings - Convenience select whether or not the mirrors
should move in synchronisation Ÿpage 70.
xTurn the knob to position L.
xAdjust the left-hand exterior mirror. The right exterior mirror will be
adjusted at the same time (synchronised).
xIf necessary the right exterior mirror adjustment may need correcting. Turn
the knob to position R.
Automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirror, driver's side
The automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirror is controlled in the same way as the
automatic anti-dazzle rear vision mirror Ÿpage 131.
Store the reverse settings for the passenger exterior mirror
xSelect the vehicle key in which the setting is to be stored.
xUse this key to unlock the vehicle.
xConnect the automatic parking brake.
xSwitch the ignition on.
xMove the gear lever to neutral.
xIn the menu Settings - Convenience activate the function Mirror
adjustment.
xSelect reverse gear.
xAdjust the front passenger exterior mirror so that you can see, for
example, the kerb area.
xThe new position of the mirror will be stored automatically and allocated
to the vehicle key that was used to unlock the vehicle. For vehicles with seat
memory, please see Ÿpage 137.
Activating the passenger exterior mirror settings
xTurn the exterior mirror knob to position R.
xWith the ignition switched on, select reverse gear.
xThe stored position of the passenger exterior mirror for reverse gear is
deleted when driving forwards at 15 km/h, or if the knob is turned from posi-
tion R to another position.
Turn the knob to the required position:
#Electric folding exterior mirrors Ÿ.
?Switch on the exterior mirror heating This only heats up if the
ambient temperature is less than +20 °C (+68 °F).
,Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror by turning the knob for-
wards, backwards, to the left or to the right.
2Adjust the right-hand exterior mirror by turning the knob for-
wards, backwards, to the left or to the right.
Zero position. Exterior mirror unfolded, exterior mirror heating
off, adjustment of exterior mirror not possible.
Fig. 80 In the driver door:
exterior mirror controls

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WARNING
Fold and unfold the exterior mirror, taking care to avoid injuries.
xOnly fold or unfold the exterior mirror when there is no-one in the way
of the mirror.
xWhen moving the mirror, take care not to trap fingers between the
mirror and the mirror bracket.
WARNING
Failure to correctly estimate the distance of the vehicle behind could lead
to serious accident.
xRear-view convex or aspheric mirrors increase the field of vision,
however objects appear smaller and further away in the mirrors.
xThe use of these mirrors to estimate the distance to the next vehicle
when changing lane is imprecise and could result in serious accident.
xIf possible, use the rear vision mirror to estimate distances to vehicles
behind you or in other circumstances.
xMake sure that the rear visibility is adequate.
Caution
xBefore entering a car wash, always ensure that the exterior mirrors are
correctly folded in.
xElectrically-folding exterior mirrors should not be folded and unfolded
mechanically as this may damage the electrical operation.
For the sake of the environment
The exterior mirror heating should be switched off when it is no longer
needed. Otherwise, it is an unnecessary fuel waste.
Note
The exterior mirror heating initially heats up with a high power, after two
minutes the heat will depend upon the ambient temperature.
Note
In the event of faults, the electric exterior mirrors can be adjusted manually
by pressing the edge of the mirror surface.

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Seats and storage compartments
Seat adjustment
Mechanical controls on the front seat
The controls are mirrored for the front right-hand seat.
Mechanically and electrically adjusted controls can be combined on the seat.
Fig. 81 Front left seat
controls.
fig. 81FunctionNecessary operations
Moving the head
restraint backwards or
forwards.Pull the lever and move the seat for-
wards. The front seat must be
engaged when the lever is released!
Adjusting the lumbar
support.Turn the lever.
Adjusting the backrest
angle.Turn the wheel.
Adjusting the seat
height.Pull the lever up or push down (sev-
eral times if necessary) from its home
position.
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Electrical controls on the front seat
The controls are mirrored for the front right-hand seat.
Mechanically and electrically adjusted controls can be combined on the seat.
WARNING
Using the front electric seats in a careless or uncontrolled manner may lead
to severe injuries.
xThe front seats can also be electrically adjusted when the ignition is
switched off. Never leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle.
xIn the event of an emergency, stop electrical adjustment by pressing
any button.
Caution
So as not the damage the electrical components of the front seats, do not
kneel on the seats or apply specific pressure to one point of the seat or back-
rest.
Note
It may not be possible to electrically adjust the seat if the vehicle battery is
very low.
Fig. 82 Adjusting the
front left seat forwards or
backwards, the height,
the seat angle and the
front seat backrest.
Fig. 83 Adjusting the
lumbar support.
page 135, fig. 82 Press the control in the direction of the arrow:
Move the seat backwards or forwards.
and Raise or lower the seat.
or Adjust the seat angle.
Forwards or
backwards.Adjust the backrest angle.
fig. 83 Press the corresponding area of the switch:
or Adjust the curve of the lumbar support.
or Adjust the height of the lumbar support.
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Note
Seat adjustment is stopped when the engine is started.
Adjusting the rear seats
Caution
Tilting the backrest of the second row of seats fully back could damage the
luggage compartment tray. Remove the tray before adjusting the backrest.
Caution
Objects in the luggage compartment could cause damage when moving the
rear seats forwards or backwards.
Fig. 84 Adjusting rear
seats.
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134,
fig. 81FunctionNecessary operations
Adjusting the backrest
angle.
Pull the lever and adjust the backrest
to the required position Ÿ. The
backrest must be engaged when the
lever is released! There is a handle
instead of the lever on the third row of
seats and on the central seat of the
second row. It is used in the same
manner as the lever.
On the second row of
seats of the 6-seat ver-
sion only: Adjusting the
armrest.
Turn the wheel under the armrest.
On the second row of
seats only: Moving the
seat backwards or for-
wards.Pull the lever and move the seat for-
wards or backwards. The seat must be
engaged when the lever is released!
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Seat functions
Introduction
Additional information and warnings
xAdjust the seat position Ÿpage 10
xSeat belts Ÿpage 22
xAirbag system Ÿpage 33
xChild seats (accessories) Ÿpage 42
xIntegrated child seats Ÿpage 52
xExterior mirrors Ÿpage 130
xLuggage compartment Ÿpage 146
WARNING
Inappropriate use of the seat functions can cause severe injuries.
xAssume the proper sitting position before your trip and remain in it
throughout. This also applies to the other occupants.
xOnly adjust the seat position memory when the vehicle is stationary.
xOnly switch the lumbar massage function on and off when the vehicle
is stationary.
xKeep hands, fingers, feet and other limbs away from the seat operating
and adjustment radius.
Seat heating
The seat cushions can be heated electrically when the ignition is switch on.
The backrest is also heated in some versions.
Switch off seat heating if there is nobody in the seat.
WARNING
People whose pain and temperature threshold has been affected by some
kind of medicine, paraplegia or chronic illness (e.g. diabetes) may sustain
FunctionAction Ÿfig. 85
To switch system on:Press button A. Seat heating is switched on fully.
Adjusting the heating
output:Keep pressing button A until the required inten-
sity is set.
The system switches
off:Keep pressing button A until all of the lights are
switched off Ÿfig. 85.
Fig. 85 Detailed view of
the centre console: front
seat heating controls,
here with the second
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burns to the back, buttocks and legs from use of the seat heating that may
lead to a long healing process or that may never completely heal. Seek
medical advice if you have doubts regarding your health.
xPeople with a limit pain and temperature threshold must never use seat
heating.
Caution
xTo avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heating, please do
not kneel on the seat or apply sharp pressure at a single point to the seat
cushion and backrest.
xLiquids, sharp objects and insulating materials on the seat could damage
the seat heating.
xIn the event of smells, switch off the seat heating immediately and have
the unit inspected by a qualified workshop.
For the sake of the environment
The seat heating should remain on only when needed. Otherwise, it is an
unnecessary fuel waste.
Seat with position memory
Memory buttons
Individual settings for the driver seat and the exterior mirror can be assigned
to each memory button.
Storing exterior mirror settings for driving forwards
xConnect the automatic parking brake.
xMove the gear lever to neutral.
xSwitch the ignition on.
xAdjust the front seat and the exterior mirrors.
xKeep the button held down for more than one second Ÿfig. 86.
xPress the required memory button for the following 10 seconds. A sound
confirms the settings have been stored.
Storing front passenger exterior mirror settings for driving in reverse gear
xConnect the automatic parking brake.
xMove the gear lever to neutral.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 86 Memory buttons
on the outside of the
driver seat
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xSwitch the ignition on.
xPress the required memory button.
xSelect reverse gear.
xAdjust the front passenger exterior mirror so that you can see, for
example, the kerb area.
xThe new position of the mirror will be stored automatically and allocated
to the vehicle key that was used to unlock the vehicle.
Activating exterior mirror settings
xWith the driver's door open and the ignition turned off, push the memory
button of the corresponding door briefly.
xALTERNATIVELY: With the ignition switched on, hold in the corresponding
memory button until the memorised position is reached.
To activate the memory function of the vehicle key
Important: a position must be memorised in the memory.
xOpen the driver-side door.
xPress and hold any memory button.
xWithin the following three seconds, push the button to open the
vehicle on the vehicle key. A sound confirms the settings have been acti-
vated.
Adjusting the wing mirrors for driving and assigning driver seat settings to a
vehicle key
xActivate the memory function of the vehicle key
xAdjust the front seat and the exterior mirrors.
xLock the vehicle. The settings are assigned to the vehicle key.
To deactivate the memory function of the vehicle key
Important: a position must be memorised in the memory.
xPress and hold the button.
xWithin the following ten seconds, push the button to open the vehicle
on the vehicle key. A sound confirms the settings have been deactivated.
Initialising the seat position memory
The position memory system must be initialised if, for example, the driver's
seat has been changed.
Initialisation deletes all memories and assignments for the seat with position
memory. The memory buttons can then be reprogrammed and the vehicle
keys re-assigned.
xOpen the driver's door and do not get into the vehicle.
xOperating the seat settings from outside the vehicle.
xMove the angle of the backrest completely forwards.
xRelease the control to set the angle and then press again until a sound is
heard.
Note
The front passenger side wing mirror automatically changes from the position
stored for reversing as soon as the vehicle moves forward at a speed of at
least 15 km/h or when the gear selection lever is changed to a position other
than R.
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