ignition Seat Alhambra 2010 User Guide

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The compass does not require calibration in vehicles for which the navigation
system was mounted at the factory. The option compass disappears.
The compass in vehicles in which the navigation system was not mounted at
the factory, is permanently and automatically calibrated. If electronic or metal
accessories (mobile phone, television) are subsequently mounted in the
vehicle, the compass should be recalibrated manually.
Adjusting the magnetic zone
xSwitch the ignition on.
xSelect the Settings menu followed by the option Compass and Zone.
xSelect the magnetic zone corresponding to the position of the vehicle
Ÿpage 67, fig. 37.
xAdjust and confirm the magnetic zone (1-15).
Calibrating compass
To calibrate the compass you must be in one of the valid magnetic zones with
sufficient space to be able to trace a circumference with the vehicle.
xSwitch the ignition on.
xSelect the Settings menu followed by the option Compass and Calibrate.
xConfirm the message Describe a complete circumference to calibrate the
compass with and then trace a complete circumference driving at approx-
imately 10 km/h (6 mph).
When the corresponding cardinal point is displayed, the calibration is
complete.
Service interval display
The inspection display appears on the instrument panel Ÿpage 64, fig. 36
.SEAT makes a difference between services with engine oil change (Mainte-
nance Service) and services without engine oil change (Inspection Service).
The service interval display only gives information for service dates which
involve an engine oil change. The dates of the remaining services (for
example, the next Inspection Service or change of brake fluid) are listed on
the label attached to the door strut, or even 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 intervals are determined individually.
Technical progress has made it possible to considerably reduce servicing
requirements. The technology used by SEAT ensures that your vehicle only
has an maintenance service when it is necessary. To establish when the Main-
tenance Service is due (max. 2 years), the vehicle's conditions of use and
individual driving styles are considered. The service pre-warning first appears
20 days before the date established for the corresponding service. The kilo-
metres remaining until the next service are always rounded up to the nearest
100 km and the remaining time is given in complete days. The current service
message cannot 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 reminder is displayed.
In vehicles without text messages, a spanner is displayed on the instrument
panel
> with a figure given in km. The number of kilometres shown is the
maximum number that may be driven until the next service. After 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 or --- days is displayed on the
instrument panel .
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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:
xPress the button on the instrument panel several times until the
spanner symbol is displayed >.
xALTERNATIVELY: select the Settings menu.
xFrom the Service submenu, select the option Info.
When the service date has past, a minus sign is displayed in front of the
number of kilometres or days. In vehicles with text messages the following is
displayed: Service --- km or --- days ago.
The service interval display is reset
If the service was not carried out by a qualified workshop, the display can be
reset as follows:Do not reset the indicator to zero between two intervals, otherwise the
display will be incorrect.
If, while the LongLife service is valid, the service interval display is reset to
zero, the “service will be activated by time or mileage”. The service interval is
no longer calculated individually ŸBooklet “Maintenance Programme”.
Note
The service message disappears after a few seconds, when the engine is
started or when is pressed.
Note
In vehicles with the LongLife system in which the battery has been discon-
nected for a long period of time, it is not possible to calculate the date of the
next service. Therefore the service interval display may not be correct. In this
case, please check the maximum permitted service intervals ŸBooklet
“Maintenance Programme”.In vehicles with text messages:
Select the Settings menu.
In the submenu Service, select the option Reset.
Confirm with when requested to do so by the system.
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In vehicles without text messages:
Switch the ignition off.
Press and hold the button.
Switch the ignition back on.
Release the button and, press for the next 20 seconds.
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SEAT information system
Introduction
With the ignition switched on, it is possible to read the different functions of
the display by scrolling through the menus.
In vehicles with a multifunction steering wheel, there are no buttons on the
windscreen wiper lever. The multifunction display can only be controlled from
the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.
The number of menus displayed on the instrument panel will vary according
to the vehicle electronics and equipment.
A specialised dealer will be able to programme or modify additional func-
tions, according to the vehicle equipment. SEAT recommends visiting a qual-
ified workshop.
Some menu options can only be read when the vehicle is at a standstill.
As long as a priority 1 warning is displayed, it will not be possible to read the
menus. To display the menus, confirm the warning by pressing .
Additional information and warnings:
xExterior mirrors Ÿpage 130
xParking heating Ÿpage 187
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury.
xDo not read the instrument panel menus when driving.
Summary of the menu structure
„Multifunction display (MFI) Ÿpage 73
„Journey duration
„Current fuel consumption
„Average fuel consumption
„Distance to empty (the distance you can travel with the remaining fuel)
„Distance covered
„Average speed
„Digital display of speed
„Oil temperature digital display
„Speed warning
„Audio ŸBooklet “Radio” or ŸBooklet “navigation system”
„Navigation ŸBooklet “Navigation system”
„Parking heating Ÿpage 187
„Activation
„On / Off programme
„Switching off
„Timer 1-3
„Day
„Time
„Minute
„Enabling
„Duration
„Operating mode
„Heat
„Ventilation
„Day
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Using the menus on the instrument panel
Enabling the main menu
xSwitch the ignition on.
xIf a message or vehicle symbol is displayed, press (Ÿfig. 38 or
Ÿfig. 39).
xIf managed from the windscreen wiper lever: the main menu list is
displayed.
xIf managed from the multifunction steering wheel: the main menu list is
not displayed. To scroll through the options of the main menu, press the
arrow keys or several times Ÿpage 73.
Select a submenu
xPress the rocker switch Ÿfig. 38 upwards or downwards, or, on the
multifunction steering wheel, the arrow keys or , until reaching the
required menu option.
xThe selected option is displayed between two horizontal lines. In addi-
tion, a triangle is displayed on the right y.
xTo select the submenu, press .
Making changes according to the menu
xUse the rocker switch on the windscreen wiper lever or the arrow keys on
the multifunction steering wheel to make the required modifications. If the
switch or keys are held down, the scroll speed is faster (fast forward or return).
xMark or confirm the selected option with .
Returning to the main menu
xVia the menu: in the submenu, select the option Return to exit the
submenu.
xIf managed from the windscreen wiper lever: hold down the rocker switch.
xIf managed from the multifunction steering wheel: press button .
Fig. 38 In vehicles
without multifunction
steering wheel: On the
windscreen washer lever:
button to confirm the
menu point and rocker
switch to change the
menu
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AB
Fig. 39 Right side of
multifunction steering
wheel: Buttons to access
the instrument panel
menus.
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Main menuMFI display menu
The multifunction display (MFI) has two automatic memories: 1 - Partial
memory and 2 - Total memory. The selected memory will be shown in the
upper right-hand corner of the display.MenuFunctionSee
MFIInformation and possible configurations of the
multifunction display (MFI).Ÿpage 73
Audio
If the radio is on, the station is displayed.
In CD mode, the current CD is played.
ŸBooklet
“Radio” or
ŸBooklet
“navigation
system”
NavigationNavigation system information:
when the navigation to destination is on,
change of direction arrows and a proximity bar
are displayed. These symbols are similar to
those used in the navigation system.
If navigation to destination is not on, the direc-
tion of travel (compass) and the name of the
street on which you are driving are displayed.ŸBooklet
“Navigation
system”
Parking
heatingInformation and configurations of the parking
heating:
switching the parking heating on or off. Select
the operating mode and duration.Ÿpage 187
Vehicle
conditionCurrent warning or information texts.
This option only appears when one of the fol-
lowing texts is available. The number of availa-
ble messages is displayed. Example 1/1 or
2/2.Ÿpage 64
SettingsDifferent setting options, for example, the Con-
venience, Lighting & or Visibility menus, and
the time, speed warning with winter tyres, lan-
guage, units of measurement, or “Display off”.Ÿpage 75
With the ignition switched on, and memory 1 or 2 displayed, briefly press
to change from one memory to another.
1
Trip mem-
ory (for a
single jour-
ney).
The memory stores the values for the journey and the con-
sumption from the moment the ignition is switched on until
it is switched off again.
If the journey is broken for more than two hours, the mem-
ory is automatically erased. If the journey is continued in
less than two hours after the ignition is switched off, the
new data is added to the data already stored in the mem-
ory.
2Total mem-
ory (for all
journeys).
The memory records the values for a specific number of
partial trips, up to a total of 19 hours and 59 minutes or 99
hours and 59 minutes, or 1999.9 km (or miles) for 9999 km
(or miles), depending on the model of instrument panel.
On reaching either of these limits, the memory is automati-
cally erased and starts to count from 0 again.
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Possible displays
Changing between display modes
xIn vehicles without multifunction steering wheel: press the lever.
xVehicles with a multifunction steering wheel: press or .
Storing a speed for the speed warning
xSelect the display Speed warning at --- km/h.
xPress to store the current speed and switch off the warning.
xIn addition, set the required speed by pressing the rocker switch on the
windscreen wiper lever or buttons or on the multifunction steering
wheel for 5 seconds. Next, press again or wait a few seconds. The speed
is stored and the warning activated.
xTo switch off, press . The stored speed is deleted.
Manually erasing memory 1 or 2
xSelect the memory to be erased.
xPress and hold for approximately two seconds.
Personalising the displays
It is possible to select which of the displays in the multifunction display you
wish to see on the instrument panel in the settings menu. The units of meas-
urement can also be modified Ÿpage 75.
MenuFunction
Journey durationThis indicates the hours (h) and minutes (min) since
the ignition was switched on.
Current fuel
consumptionThe current fuel consumption while driving is dis-
played in l/100 km (or miles per gallon, mpg); when
the engine is running but the vehicle is not moving,
in l/h (or gallons per hour).
Average fuel
consumptionWhen the ignition is switched on, the average con-
sumption (in l/100 km or in mpg) is displayed after
the vehicle has moved approximately 100 metres
(328 feet). Otherwise horizontal lines are displayed.
The value shown is updated approximately every 5
seconds.
Distance to empty
(the distance you
can travel with the
remaining fuel)Approximate distance in km (or miles) that can still
be travelled with the fuel remaining in the tank,
assuming the same style of driving is maintained.
This is calculated using the current fuel consumption.
Distance coveredDistance travelled, after ignition is switched on, in km
(or miles).
Average speedAfter the ignition is switched on, the average speed
will be shown after a distance of approximately 100
metres (328 feet) has been travelled. Otherwise hori-
zontal lines are displayed. The value shown is
updated approximately every 5 seconds.
Digital display of
speedCurrent speed displayed digitally.
Oil temperature
digital displayUpdated engine oil temperature digital display
Speed warning
to --- km/hIf the stored speed is exceeded (between 30 - 250
km/h, or 18 - 155 mph), an audible warning is given
together with a visual warning.
MenuFunction
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Submenu Convenience
Convenience menuFunction
Open door
Ÿpage 83
Manual
When the vehicle is unlocked with the key, the following doors (depending upon the configuration)
are unlocked:
„ all doors: All of the doors will be unlocked.
„ one door: see above Method 1.
„ Side of vehicle: The doors on the driver's side are unlocked.
In vehicles with KESSY Ÿpage 83 the doors on the driver's side are unlocked together with any
doors on the side where the vehicle key is, using the door handle.
„ Individually: Only the driver's door is unlocked. In vehicles with KESSY, if a door handle is used,
the door (or tailgate) will unlock, together with the driver's door Ÿpage 83.
automatic mode
Automatic locking function (Auto Lock) All doors are automatically locked at speeds above approxi-
mately 15 km/h. To unlock when the vehicle is stopped, push the central locking button or remove
the key from the ignition lock.
Automatic unlock: When the key is removed from the ignition lock, all doors and the tailgate are
unlocked.
Electronic childproof locksSwitching the childproof locks on or off Ÿpage 92.
Confirm anti-theft alarmSwitching on or off the audible confirmation that the anti-theft alarm is activated Ÿpage 83.
Handling windowsAdjusting the electric windows: This permits the windows to be opened or closed when the vehicle is unlocked or locked
respectively. The open function can only be activated from the driver's door Ÿpage 102.
Rear-view mirror adjustmentTilts passenger mirror downwards when reverse gear is engaged. This enables the driver to see the edge of the pavement, for
example Ÿpage 130.
Exterior mirror adjust.If synchronised adjustment is selected, when the driver side exterior mirror is adjusted, the passenger exterior mirror is also
moved.
Manufacturer's settingsSome functions of the Convenience submenu will be reset to the factory value.
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Lights & visibility submenu.
Personal convenience settings
When two people use a vehicle, SEAT recommends that each person always
uses “their” own remote control key. When the ignition is switched off, or the
vehicle is locked, the personal convenience settings are stored and automat-
ically allocated to the vehicle key Ÿpage 70.The values of the personalised convenience settings of the following menu
options are allocated to the vehicle key:
„Parking heating menu
„Configuration Menu
„Time
„Settings: Language
„Units
„Convenience settings menu
„Door unlock (individual opening, Auto Lock)
„Convenience handling of windows
„Rear-view mirror adjustment
„Lights & visibility adjustment menu.
„Coming home and leaving home
„Footwell light
„Convenience indicators
The stored settings are automatically activated, at the latest when the igni-
tion is switched on. Please refer to the information and tips relating to the
seat memory Ÿpage 137.
Lights &
visibility menu.Function
Coming HomeThis permits the adjustment of the time the headlamps
stay on after locking or unlocking the vehicle, the function
can also be connected or disconnected hereŸpage 119.
Leaving Home
Footwell lightThis permits the adjustment of the brightness of the foot-
well lighting when the doors are open, the function can
also be connected or disconnected here
Convenience
indicatorsSwitching convenience indicators on and off When the
convenience indicators are connected, when the indicator
is switched on, these flash at least three times
Ÿpage 113.
Manufacturer's
settingsAll the configurations in the submenu Lights & visibil. are
reset to the predefined factory values.
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Unlocking and locking
Vehicle key set
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
xAdjustments to the SEAT information system Ÿpage 70
xCentral locking and locking system Ÿpage 83
xStart and stop the engine Ÿpage 195
xNotes for the user Ÿpage 283
xEmergency locking and unlocking Ÿpage 348
WARNING
Careless or incorrect use of vehicle keys may result in severe injury and
accident.
xAlways take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle. Chil-
dren and unauthorised individuals could lock the doors or the tailgate,
start the engine or turn the ignition on activating electrical systems, for
example: the electric windows.
xNever 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, depending on the time of the year, temperatures
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.
xNever remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. The
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Caution
xIf the battery is not changed correctly, the vehicle key may be damaged.
xUse of unsuitable batteries may damage the vehicle key. For this reason,
always replace the dead battery with another of the same voltage, size and
specifications.
For the sake of the environment
Please dispose of your used batteries correctly and with respect for the envi-
ronment.
For the sake of the environment
The vehicle key battery may contain perchlorate. Observe the legal require-
ments for their disposal.
To synchronise the vehicle key
If the button is pressed frequently outside of the vehicle range, it is
possible that the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked using the key.
In this case, the vehicle key must be synchronised once more as follows:
xUnfold the key shaft Ÿpage 79.
xRemove the cover from the driver's door handle Ÿpage 348.
xPress the button on the vehicle key. For this, it must remain with the
vehicle.
xOpen the vehicle within one minute using the key shift.
xTurn on the ignition using the vehicle key. The key has been synchronised.
xReplace the driver's door handle cover.
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