Seat Alhambra 2013 Owners Manual

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Opening and closing
Opening and closing the electric windows
Fig. 56 In the driver
door: Buttons for front
and rear electric windows
and child safety lock
Buttons on the driver door
Legend for the Fig. 56: For the front electric windows.
For the sliding door electric windows.
To lock the sliding doors and their windows.
Opening and closing the windows
FunctionNecessary operationsOpening:Press button .Closing:Push the button .To stop the one
touch function:Press or pull on the corresponding window button.

Press the button  for the electronic child safety
lock to deactivate the controls for the electric win-
dows on the sliding doors and to lock these doors
⇒  page 80. The button will light up.
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After turning off the ignition, the windows can be opened and closed for a
short time using the buttons on the door as long as the driver door or pas-
senger side door is not open. When the key is removed from the ignition
and the driver door is open, all of the electric windows can be opened or
closed using the corresponding button on the driver door. After a few sec-
onds, the convenience opening or closing function will begin ⇒ page 90.
Electric windows: functions
One-touch opening and closing
The one-touch automatic opening and closing is used to open or close the
windows completely. It will not be necessary to hold the button of the corre-
sponding electric window.
For the one-touch closing function: pull up on the button for the window to
the second position.
For the one-touch opening function: Push down the button for the window
to the second position.
To stop the one touch function: Push or pull on the button of the corre-
sponding window.
Restoring one-touch opening and closing
The one-touch opening and closing function is not active after the vehicle
battery has been disconnected or is flat and will have to be reset.
● Close all windows and doors.
● Pull the button of the corresponding window and hold it for one second
in this position.
● Release the button and pull upwards and hold again. The one-touch
function is now ready for operation.
The automatic one-touch electric windows can be reinitialised individually
or several at a time. 
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Convenience opening and closing function
The electric windows can be opened or closed from outside using the vehi-
cle key:
● Keep the vehicle unlocking or locking button pressed. All windows
which function electrically will be either opened or closed.
● To interrupt the function, release the locking or unlocking button.
During convenience closing, first the windows and then the sliding sunroof
will be closed.
In the Configuration - convenience menu, there are different settings for oper- ating the windows ⇒ page 62.
WARNING
Careless use of the electric windows can cause serious injury.
● Only operate the electric windows when nobody is in the way.
● Never leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle if the
doors are to be locked. The windows cannot be opened in case of an
emergency.
● Always take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle. Af-
ter turning off the ignition, the windows can be opened and closed for a
short time using the buttons on the door as long as the driver door or
passenger side door is not open.
● When transporting children in the rear seats, always deactivate the
rear electric windows with the child safety lock so that they cannot be
opened and closed.
Note
The one-touch function and roll-back function will not work if there is a mal-
function in the electric windows. Visit a specialised workshop. Electric Windows anti-trap function
The anti-trap function of the electric windows can reduce the risk of injury
when opening and closing the electric windows
⇒ . If a window is not
able to close because it is stiff or because of an obstruction, it will automati-
cally open again.
● Check why the window does not close.
● Attempt to close the window again.
● If you try within the following 10 seconds and the window closes with
difficulty or there is an obstruction once again, the one-touch closing will
stop working for 10 seconds.
● If the window is still obstructed, it will stop at the corresponding posi-
tion. When the button is operated within 10 seconds, the window will close
without the anti-trap function ⇒ 
.
To close windows without the anti-trap function
● Attempt to close the corresponding electric window within 10 seconds
after by holding the button. The window is closed without the anti-trap
function, deactivated for a short time.
● After more than 10 seconds, the anti-trap function is reactivated. The
window will stop once again if there is another difficulty or obstacle.
● If the window will still not close, visit a specialised workshop.
WARNING
Closing the electric windows without the anti-trap function can cause se-
rious injury.
● Always close the electric windows carefully.
● Nobody should be in the way of the electric windows, especially when
the anti-trap function is deactivated.
● The anti-trap function does not prevent fingers or other parts of the
body getting pinched against the window frame and causing injury. 

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Opening and closing
Note
The anti-trap function also operates if the windows are closed from the out-
side of the vehicle using the ignition key for convenience closing
⇒ page 90. 
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Panoramic sliding sunroof*
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
● SEAT information system ⇒  page 62
● Central locking and locking system ⇒ page 74
● Emergency locking and unlocking ⇒ page 317
WARNING
Careless or uncontrolled use of the panoramic sliding sunroof can cause
serious injuries.
● Only close the panoramic sliding sunroof and the sun blind when no-
body is in the way.
● Always take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle.
● Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if
they have access to the keys. Uncontrolled use of the key could lock the
vehicle, start the engine, turn on the ignition and operate the panoramic
sliding sunroof.
● The panoramic sliding sunroof can be operated for up to about ten mi-
nutes after the ignition has been switched off, provided the driver door
and the front passenger door are not opened.
Note
In case of a fault in the operation of the panoramic sliding sunroof, the anti-
trap function will not operate correctly. Visit a specialised workshop. Opening or closing the panoramic sliding sunroof
Fig. 57 On the interior
roof lining: use the rotary
button for opening and
closing
Fig. 58 On the interior
roof lining: Press the but-
ton and pull on it to lift
and close the sliding
sunroof
To open the panoramic sliding sunroof, the switch must be in the position A
. 

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FunctionSwitch settingNecessary operations ⇒ Fig. 57 To open the sliding
sunroof completely:C
Rotate the switch to the re-
quired position.To choose the con- venience position
for the sliding sun- roof:
B
To close the sliding
sunroof completely:A
⇒ Fig. 58 To completely de-
ploy the tilting sun- roof:DBriefly push the switch up
(arrow).
To stop automaticoperation:D or EBriefly push back the but-
ton again or pull it.
To completely close
the tilting sunroof:EBriefly push the switch up
(arrow).
To set the inter-
mediate position:D or EPush the button up or
hold it back until the roof
is in the required position.
The panoramic sliding sunroof will only work with the ignition on. The pan-
oramic sliding sunroof can be operated for up to about ten minutes after the
ignition has been switched off, provided the driver door and the front pas-
senger door are not opened. Opening or closing the sun blind
Fig. 59 On the interior
roof lining: switches for
the sun blind
FunctionNecessary operationsTo open completely
(automatic):Press the button ⇒ Fig. 59 1 briefly.
To stop automatic
operation:Press the button 1 or 2.
To set the intermedi-
ate position:Hold the button 1 or 2 until the required position
is reached.
To close completely (automatic):Press the button 2 briefly.
The panoramic sliding sunroof can be operated for up to about ten minutes
after the ignition has been switched off, provided the driver door and the
front passenger door are not opened. 
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Panoramic sliding sunroof: operation
Convenience open/close function
The panoramic sliding sunroof can be opened or closed from outside the
vehicle using the vehicle key:
●Keep the vehicle unlocking or locking button pressed. The panoramic
sliding sunroof is adjusted or closes.
● Release the unlock or lock button to stop the function.
During convenience closing, first the windows and then the panoramic slid-
ing sunroof will be closed.
Note
The panoramic sliding sunroof rotary button remains in the last position se-
lected if the roof is closed using convenience closing from outside the vehi-
cle and will have to be re-positioned the next time you drive. 
Anti-trap function of the panoramic sliding sunroof and the
sun blind
The anti-trap function reduces the risk of injury when opening and closing
the panoramic sliding sunroof and sun blind ⇒ . When the panoramic
sliding sunroof or the sun blind encounters difficulty or an obstacle when
closing, they will stop and reopen.
● Check why the panoramic sliding sunroof or the sun blind did not close.
● Attempt to close the panoramic sliding sunroof or sun blind once again.
● If the panoramic sliding sunroof or sun blind is still obstructed, it will
stop at the corresponding position. Now close the panoramic sliding sun-
roof or sun blind without the anti-trap function. Closing without the roll-back function
●
The ⇒ Fig. 57 1
switch should be in the “closed” position A.
● Panoramic sliding sunroof: Within five seconds of triggering the anti-
trap function, pull the control all the way back ⇒ Fig. 58 (arrow E) until the
panoramic sliding sunroof closes fully.
● Sun blind: Within five seconds of triggering the anti-trap function, push
the ⇒ Fig. 59 2
button until the sun blind closes completely.
● The panoramic sliding sunroof or sun blind closes without the anti-trap
function.
● If the panoramic sliding sunroof still cannot be closed, visit a special-
ised workshop.
WARNING
Closing the panoramic sliding sunroof or sun blind without the anti-trap
function can cause serious injuries.
● Always close the panoramic sliding sunroof carefully.
● Nobody should be in the way of the panoramic sliding sunroof or sun
blind, especially when they are closed without the anti-trap function.
● The anti-trap function does not prevent fingers or other parts of the
body getting pinched against the window frame and causing injury.
Note
The anti-trap function is activated if the windows and the panoramic sliding
sunroof are closed from the outside of the vehicle using the ignition key for
convenience closing ⇒ page 90. 

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Lights and visibility
Lights and visibility
Lights Introduction
The legal requirements regarding the use of vehicle lights in each country
must be observed.
The driver is personally responsible for the correct use and adjustment of
the lights in all situations.
Additional information and warnings:
● SEAT information system ⇒ page 62
● Changing bulbs ⇒ page 329
WARNING
If the headlights are set too high and the main beam is not used correct-
ly, there is a risk of dazzling or distracting other road users. This could
result in a serious accident.
● Always make sure that the headlights are correctly adjusted.
● Never use the main beam or flashed headlamps as this could dazzle
other drivers.
 Control lamps
lights upPossible causeSolution

Driving light totally or partially
faulty.
Replace the corresponding
bulb ⇒ page 329.
If all the bulbs are OK, the vehi-
cle should be taken to a speci-
alised workshop if necessary.
Fault in adaptive light.⇒ page 99.
Rear fog light switched on.⇒ page 98.
Fog lights switched on
 
Left or right turn signal.
The control lamp flashes twice
as fast when a vehicle or trailer
turn signal is faulty.If necessary, check the vehicle
and trailer lighting.
Main beam on or flasher on.⇒ page 96.
Headlight adjustment (Light
Assist) on.⇒ page 98.
flashesPossible causeSolution
Fault in the adaptive light sys-
tem.Contact a specialised work-
shop ⇒ page 98.
Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on, signalling that the function is being verified.
They will switch off after a few seconds.
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WARNING
If the warning lamps and messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall in
traffic, or may cause accidents and severe injuries.
● Never ignore the warning lamps or text messages.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
● Park the vehicle at a suitable distance away from the traffic ensuring
that the exhaust system is not in contact with inflammable material, for
example, dry grass, fuel, oil, etc.
● A faulty vehicle represents a risk of accident for the driver and for oth-
er road users. If necessary, switch on the hazard warning lamps and put
out the warning triangle to advise other drivers.
CAUTION
Failure to heed the control lamps and text messages when they appear may
result in faults in the vehicle. Turn signal and main beam leverFig. 60 Turn signal and
main beam lever
Move the lever to the required position: Right turn signal. Right-hand parking light (ignition switched off)
⇒ page 98.
Left turn signal. Left-hand parking light (ignition switched off)
⇒  page 98.
Main beam switched on ⇒ 
. The control lamp  will light up on the
instrument panel.
Flashing the headlights. The flashed beam comes on if the lever is
pressed. The control lamp  will light up.
Push the lever all the way down to turn off the corresponding function.
Convenience turn signals
For the convenience turn signals, move the lever as far as possible upwards
or downwards and release the lever. The turn signal will flash three times. 
1
2
3
4

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The control turn signals are switched on and off from the menu Lights & Visi-
bility on the instrument panel display ⇒ page 62. This function can be dis-
connected at a specialised workshop for those vehicles which do not have
the menu Lights & Visibility .
WARNING
Incorrect use of the headlights may cause accidents and serious injury,
as the main beam may distract or dazzle other drivers.
Note
● The turn signal only works when the ignition is switched on. The hazard
warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off ⇒ page 315.
● If a turn signal on the vehicle or trailer is faulty, the warning lamp flash-
es twice as fast as usual.
● The main beam headlights can only be switched on if the dipped beam
headlights are already on. 
Turning lights on and off
Fig. 61 Next to the steering wheel: diagram of some of
the types of light switch
The legal requirements regarding the use of vehicle lights in each country
must be observed.
In vehicles with tow hitch fitted as standard: If the trailer is connected elec-
trically and is fitted with a rear fog light, this is automatically switched off
on the vehicle.
Turn the light switch to the required position ⇒ Fig. 61:
if the ignition is switched offwhen the ignition is on
Fog lights, dipped beam and
side lights off.Lights off or daytime driving light
on.
The guidance lights may be
switched on.Automatic dipped beam control
or daytime driving light on.
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if the ignition is switched offwhen the ignition is on
Side light on.Side light on.

Dipped beam off; if necessa-
ry, the side light comes on for
a time.Dipped beam switched on.
Fog lights
The warning lamps  or  on the light switch also indicate that the fog
lights are switched on.
● Switching on the fog lights : Turn the switch to position  or pull out
 to the first stop.
● Switching on the rear fog light : turn the light switch to position  o
pull out  to the maximum.
● To switch off the fog lights, press the light switch or turn it to position .
Audible warnings to advise the driver that the lights have not been
switched off
If the key is not in the ignition and the driver door is open, an audible warn-
ing signal is heard in the following cases: This is a reminder to turn off the
lights.
● When the parking light is on ⇒ page 96.
● When the light switch is in position .
WARNING
The side lights or daytime driving lights are not bright enough to illumi-
nate the road ahead and to ensure that other road users are able to see
you.
● Always use your dipped beam head lights if it is raining or if visibility
is poor.
 Lights and visibility: functions
Parking light
When the parking light is switched on (right or left turn signal), the front
side light and the rear light on the corresponding side of the vehicle stay lit.
The parking lights will only work with the ignition off.
Daytime driving light*
The daytime driving light consists of individual lights in the front head-
lamps.
When the daytime driving light is switched on, only the individual lights
come on ⇒ 
.
The daytime lights are switched on each time the ignition is turned on if the
light switch is in position  .
When the light switch is in position , a photo sensor automatically turns
the instrument and switch lighting on and off.
Automatic dipped beam control 
The automatic dipped beam control is merely intended as an aid and is not
able to recognise all driving situations.
When the light switch is in position  , the vehicle lights and the instru-
ment panel and switch lighting switch on and off automatically in the fol-
lowing situations ⇒ 
:
Automatic switching on:Automatic switching off or switch to
daytime driving lighting:
The photo sensor detects darkness,
for example, when driving through a
tunnel.When adequate lighting is detected.
The rain sensor detects rain and ac-
tivates the windscreen wipers.When the windscreen wiper has
been inactive for a few minutes. 