ignition Seat Alhambra 2010 Workshop Manual

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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:
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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.
AA
A1
A2A3
A2A3
AB
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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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xPush the button on the cigarette lighter inwards with the ignition on
Ÿpage 173, fig. 125.
xWait for the cigarette lighter to pop out slightly.
xPull out the cigarette lighter and light the cigarette on the glowing coil
Ÿ.
xReplace the cigarette lighter in its insert.
WARNING
Undue use of the cigarette lighter may cause a fire or burns and other
serious injuries.
xThe cigarette lighter must only be used to light cigarettes or similar.
xNever leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. The cigarette lighter
can be used when the ignition is switched on.
Note
The cigarette lighter can also be used with the 12 Volt socket Ÿpage 175.

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Sockets
Introduction
Electrical equipment can be connected to the sockets in the vehicle.
Connected equipment must be in perfect condition and show no signs of
faults.
Additional information and warnings:
xCigarette lighter Ÿpage 173
xAccessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications Ÿpage 285
WARNING
Improper use of the sockets or electrical devices could lead to a fire and
cause serious injuries.
xNever leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. The sockets and
equipment connected to them can be used when the ignition is switched
on.
xShould a connected electrical device overheat, switch it off and unplug
it immediately.
Caution
xTo avoid damage to the vehicle's electrical system, never connect equip-
ment that generates electrical current, such as solar panels or battery
chargers, to the 12 Volt sockets in order to charge the vehicle's battery.
xOnly use accessories with approved electromagnetic compatibility
according to current regulations.
xTo avoid damage due to voltage variations, switch off all appliances
connected to the 12 V sockets before switching the ignition on or off and
before starting the engine.
xNever connect an appliance to the 12 Volt socket that consumes more
than the power indicated in watts. Exceeding the maximum power absorption
could damage the vehicle's electrical system.
For the sake of the environment
Do not leave the engine running when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Note
Using electrical appliances with the engine stopped and the ignition
switched on will drain the battery.
Note
Unshielded equipment can cause interference on the radio equipment and
the vehicle's electrical system.
Note
Interference can occur on the radio's AM waveband if electrical appliances
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Vehicle socketsMaximum power consumption
The maximum capacity of each socket must not be exceeded. The power
consumption 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 Ÿ.
12 volt socket
The 12 Volt 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 consumers connected
to the socket must 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 socket before switching the ignition on or
off and before starting the engine.
12 Volt sockets can be found in the following locations in the vehicle:
xCompartment in the centre of the centre console.
xCompartment in the front centre console.
xStorage compartment in the front central armrest.
xRear centre console Ÿfig. 126.
xAt the rear right of the luggage compartment.
230 Volt Euro socket*
The socket only works when the engine is running Ÿ.
Connecting an electrical appliance: Plug the appliance into the socket as far
as possible to unlock the built-in child safety device. The current only flows
when the child safety device is unlocked.
Fig. 126 Centre console,
rear section: 12 volt
socket.
Fig. 127 Rear centre
console: 230 Volt Euro
socket.
SocketMaximum power consumption
12 Volts120 Watts
230 Volts150 Watts (300 Watt peak)

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WARNING
Never turn off the air fan for a long time or the air in the passenger compart-
ment will not be refreshed.
xStuffy or used air will increase fatigue and reduce driver and passenger
concentration possibly resulting in a serious accident.
Note
Not all Climatronic buttons are operational in REAR mode.
Note
The button is locked in defrost mode.
Climate control user instructions
The cooling system only works when the engine is running and fan is
switched on.
The climate control system operates most effectively with the windows and
the sliding panoramic roof closed. However, if the vehicle has heated up after
standing in the sun for some time, the air inside can be cooled more quickly
by opening the windows briefly.
Keep the air vents in front of the windscreen free of snow, ice and leaves to
ensure heating and cooling are not impaired and to prevent the windows
from misting over.
Adjustment for safer driving
When the air conditioning is switched on, the temperature and the air
humidity in the vehicle interior drop. Hence, when the outside air humidity is
high, the windows do not mist over and comfort for the vehicle occupants is
improved:
With Climatic
xDisable air recirculation mode Ÿpage 185.
xSet the fan to setting 1 or 2.
xTurn the temperature control to the centre position.
xOpen the air outlets in the dash panel Ÿpage 185.
xTurn the air distribution control to the required position.
xPress the button to turn on cooling. The button will light up.
With Climatronic
xPress the button.
xSet the temperature to +22 °C (+72 °F).
xOpen the air outlets in the dash panel Ÿpage 185.
REST
Climatronic: press the button to use residual heat. When
the engine is still warm but the ignition switched off, the heat
given off by the engine can be used to keep the passenger
compartment warm. The button will light up when the
function is switched on. The function will switch off after
around 30 minutes and if the battery level is low.
p
Climatronic: transferring the driver's seat temperature settings
to the other seats. If the button is not lit up, the set tem-
perature in the driver's seat will also apply to the other seats.
Press the button or the temperature control for the front pas-
senger's seat or the rear seats to set them to a different tem-
perature. The button lights with an indicator.
Vehicles with auxiliary heating: observe the description of the
button.
AUTOAutomatic temperature, fan, and air distribution control.
Control
button Additional information. Climatic Ÿpage 181, fig. 129; Cli-
matronic Ÿpage 181, fig. 130.
REST
REST
p
AUTO
REAR
AC
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Auxiliary heater* (additional heater)
Introduction
The auxiliary heater is powered by fuel from the vehicle's fuel tank and can be
used while the vehicle is in motion and at a standstill. Select the mode
required (heat or fan) Ÿpage 189 on the instrument panel.
In winter, the auxiliary heater can be used in heat mode before switching on
the ignition to remove any ice, mist or snow from the windscreen (thin layers
only).
Additional information and warnings:
xSEAT information system Ÿpage 70
xRefuelling Ÿpage 293
WARNING
The auxiliary heater fumes contain carbon dioxide, an odourless and
colourless toxic gas. Carbon monoxide can cause people to lose conscious-
ness. It can also cause death.
xNever switch on the auxiliary heater or leave it running in places that
are enclosed or unventilated.
xNever program the independent heating system to be activated and
operated in closed, unventilated areas.
WARNING
The components of the auxiliary heater exhaust system heat up a great
deal. This could cause a fire.
xAlways park your vehicle so that no part of the exhaust system can
come in contact with flammable materials (such as dried grass).
Caution
Never place food, medicines or other heat-sensitive objects close to the air
vents. Food, medicines and other heat-sensitive objects may be damaged or
made unsuitable for use by the air coming from the air vents.
Switching the auxiliary heater on and off
Switching the auxiliary heater on:
Manually using the instant on/off button.Ÿpage 1
81
Manually using the remote control.Ÿpage 1
88
Automatically at the programmed and enabled on
time.Ÿpage 1
89
Switching the auxiliary heater off:
Manually using the instant on/off button for the cli-
mate control system.Ÿpage 1
81
Manually using the remote control.Ÿpage 1
88
Automatically after the programmed time.Ÿpage 1
89
Automatically when the light comes on z (fuel
reserve).Ÿpage 2
93
Automatically when the battery power drops to a very
low level.Ÿpage 3
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