Seat Alhambra 2017 Owner's Manual

Transport and practical equipment
●
Alw a
ys ensure that the movable attach-
ment elements are correctly inserted into the
guides. WARNING
Unsuitable or damaged ropes or straps may
be r ele

ased in case of sudden braking or an
accident. As a result, objects may be fired
through the vehicle interior causing serious
injury or death.
● Always use the attachment straps of the
rail
and attachment system.
● Secure the attachment straps firmly to the
attachment
elements.
● Loose objects in the luggage compartment
can sud
denly slide and change the way the
vehicle handles.
● Secure all objects, little and large.
● Never secure a child seat to the attachment
elements. CAUTION
● The attac hment

elements placed on the rail
system can be damaged when folding down
seats from the third row or putting them back
into position and these can also damage the
seats themselves. Before folding down or re-
positioning the seats, remove the attachment
elements and supports for the net from the
rail system. Baggage net*
Fig. 170
Hook the baggage net A and use it
a s
a b

ag B. Fig. 171
Release the baggage net If the seats in the third row are to be occu-
pied b
y
p

assengers then attachment ele-
ments should never be placed in the section
of the rails close to the seats ››› .
In s
t

alling the baggage net supports
● Fit the baggage net support into the guide
from the bac
k and press downwards.
● Move the baggage net support to the re-
quired pos
ition.
● Always ensure that the net support inserts
into the rai
l system ››› .
Hook in
g the b
aggage net into the support
Place the attachment rod on the baggage net
support ››› Fig. 170 1 and rotate 90° to the
l ef
t

2 . The red mark on the attachment rod
shou ld not
be visible ››› .
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Operation
Using the net for bag type baggage
● Fit the baggage net supports to each one of
the up per r
ai
ls.
● Fit a movable baggage net attachment ele-
ment to e
ach one of the lower guides
››› page 158.
● Hook the baggage net into the supports.
● Hook the baggage net attachment strap un-
derneath into one of
the movable attachment
elements ››› Fig. 170 B.
● Join the baggage net supports to the upper
rail
s as much as possible by pushing them.
● Press the sides of the baggage net together
so that they
are held by the Velcro.
Using the baggage net to separate the lug-
gage compartment
● Fit the baggage net supports to each one of
the upper rai
ls.
● Fit the baggage net supports to each one of
the lower r
ails.
● Hook the baggage net into the supports.
To rel
ease the baggage net
● Rotate the attachment rod 90° to the right
›››
Fig. 171 1 until you can see the red mark
on the r od. P
u
ll the attachment rod upwards
2 .
● Only with 5 places: af
ter r
emoving, place
the baggage net safely in the front compart-
ment on the floor of the boot ››› page 163. Removing the baggage net supports
●
Remove the net attachment element from
the rai l

and pull it out downwards. WARNING
In case of an accident or sudden braking, the
net att ac

hment elements in the parts of the
rails close to the seats of the third row could
injure seat occupants.
● Whenever the seats on the third row are to
be occupied, r
emove the attachment ele-
ments from the rails or move them all the way
back. WARNING
Baggage net supports that are not secured
corr ectly

can be released from the guide in
case of the sudden braking or accident. As a
result, objects may be fired through the vehi-
cle interior causing serious injury or death.
● Always ensure that the baggage net sup-
ports
are correctly inserted into the rails; the
red mark should not be visible.
● Never secure a child seat to the baggage
net sup
ports. CAUTION
● The bag g

age net supports placed on the
rail system can be damaged when folding
down seats from the third row or putting
them back into position and these can also
damage the seats themselves. Before folding down or repositioning the seats, remove the
bag
g

age net supports from the rail system. Retaining hooks
Fig. 172
In the luggage compartment: retain-
in g hook
s On the right-hand side of the luggage com-
p
ar
tment, ther

e are folding retaining hooks
››› Fig. 172 that can be used to secure light
shopping bags.
● Press the retaining hooks down ›››
Fig. 172
(arrow) and fold them.
● Hook the bags in place.
● After use, raise the hooks again. WARNING
Never use these hooks to secure objects. In
the event of

sudden braking or an accident,
they could be pulled out. 160

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CAUTION
The hooks can support a maximum of 2.5 kg
(about 5 l
bs). Luggage net*
Fig. 173
In the luggage compartment: net
u sed on sec
ur

ed baggage The baggage net can be used to secure light-
er it
ems.
Hook in

g the baggage net into the boot floor
● Hook the baggage net into the fastening
rings
››› Fig. 173 1 and
2 .
R el
e
asing the baggage net
The secured baggage net is taut ››› .
● Carefully unhook the baggage net hooks
fr om the f
a

stening rings ››› Fig. 173 1 .●
Car
ef

ully unhook the baggage net hooks
from the fastening rings ››› Fig. 173 2 .
WARNING
The elastic baggage net stretches when it is
secur ed t

o the luggage compartment fasten-
ing rings. The secured baggage net is taut.
The hooks on the net can cause injury if the
net is incorrectly hooked or unhooked.
● Always ensure that the hooks do not sud-
denly r
elease from the fastening rings when
hooking or un-hooking.
● Always keep your face and eyes protected
at a saf
e distance to avoid injury should a
hook slip while hooking or unhooking.
● Always engage the hooks in the order giv-
en. If a bag
gage net hook springs back this
can cause injury. Roof carrier*
Intr oduction The vehicle roof has been designed to opti-
mi
se aer
ody

namics. For this reason, conven-
tional roof carrier systems cannot be secured
to the roof water drain channel.
Given that the water drains have been incor-
porated into the roof for aerodynamic rea-
sons, only the SEAT approved basic supports
and roof carrier systems can be used. When should the roof carrier system be re-
moved?
● When it

is not being used.
● When the vehicle is being washed in a car
wash.
● When the

vehicle height exceeds the maxi-
mum height (e.g. in a g
arage). WARNING
The risk of an accident is increased by trans-
portin g he

avy or bulky loads on the roof,
which affects the car's handling by shifting
the centre of gravity and increasing suscepti-
bility to cross winds.
● Always secure loads correctly with suitable
and undam
aged attachment rope or straps.
● Large, heavy, wide and flat loads negatively
affect the
vehicle aerodynamics, centre of
gravity and handling.
● Avoid brusque manoeuvres and sudden
brakin
g.
● Adjust your speed and driving style to visi-
bility
, road, traffic and weather conditions. CAUTION
● Alw a

ys remove the roof carrier system from
the roof before entering a car wash.
● The height of your vehicle is changed by
the inst
allation of the roof carrier and the
load secured on it. Compare the vehicle
height with the passage height, for example
in underground car parks or for garage doors. » 161
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Operation
●
The roof ant
enna, the range of the panor-
amic sliding sunroof and the boot hatch
should not be affected by the roof carrier sys-
tem and the load being transported.
● Take extra care not to let the hatch strike
the roof lo
ad when opening. For the sake of the environment
The vehicle uses more fuel when the roof car-
rier sy st

em is fitted. Fastening the base supports and the
r
oof
c

arrier system Fig. 174
Attachment points for the basic sup-
por t and the r

oof carrier system The mounts are the basis of a complete roof
c
arrier sy
s

tem. Special fixtures must then be
added in order to safely transport luggage,
bicycles, skis, surf boards, boats, etc. on the roof. All these system components are availa-
ble fr

om a technical service centre.
Securing the base supports and roof carrier
system
Always secure the base supports and roof
carrier system correctly.
The roof carrier system must always be instal-
led exactly according to the instructions pro-
vided.
The position openings are located on the in-
ner side of the side roof rods ››› Fig. 174. WARNING
If the base supports and the roof carrier sys-
tem ar e inc

orrectly fitted or used in an unsuit-
able manner, the entire system could break
free causing accident and injury.
● Always take the manufacturer assembly in-
structions
into account.
● Only use base supports and roof carrier
syst
ems that are not damaged and are cor-
rectly fitted.
● The base support should only be fitted to
the points indic
ated in the diagram
››› Fig. 174.
● Secure the base supports and roof carrier
syst
em correctly.
● Check the screws and attachments before
driving and af
ter a short distance. During
each long journey, check the attachments
during every break. ●
Alw a

ys fit the roof carrier system correctly
for wheels, skis, surfboards, etc.
● Never modify or repair the basic supports
or roof c
arrier system. Note
Read and take into account the instructions
inc luded w ith the r

oof carrier system fitted
and keep them in the vehicle. Loading the roof carrier
Loads can only be correctly secured when the
r
oof
c

arrier system is correctly fitted ››› .
M ax
imum authori
sed roof load
The maximum authorised roof load is 100 kg
(220 lbs). The roof load includes the roof car-
rier system and the load being transported
››› .
A lw
a

ys check the roof carrier system weight
and the weight of the load to be transported
and, if necessary, weigh them. Never exceed
the maximum authorised roof load.
If you are using a roof carrier with a lower
weight rating, you cannot transport the maxi-
mum roof load. Do not exceed the maximum
weight limit for the roof carrier given in the
fitting instructions.
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Distributing a load
Unif orm
ly
distribute loads and secure them
correctly ››› .
Chec k
att

achments
After fitting the base supports and the roof
carrier system, always check the attachments
after a short trip and at regular intervals. WARNING
Exceeding the maximum authorised roof load
can r e

sult in accidents and/or vehicle dam-
age.
● Never surpass the maximum authorised
weight f
or the roof, the maximum authorised
weight on the axles and the total maximum
authorised weight of the vehicle.
● Never exceed the capacity of the roof carri-
er syst
em even if this is less than the maxi-
mum authorised roof load.
● Secure heavy items as far forward as possi-
ble and, in g
eneral, distribute the vehicle
load uniformly. WARNING
Loose and incorrectly secured loads can fall
from the r oof

carrier system causing acci-
dents and injury.
● Always use suitable ropes and straps in
good condition.
● A

lways secure loads correctly. Storage compartments
Intr oduction Storage compartments must only be used to
st
or

e light or small objects.
In the front centre armrest compartment the
following factory-fitted connections are avail-
able: USB/AUX-IN.
The factory-fitted CD changer is located in the
left-hand storage compartment of the boot. WARNING
In the event of sudden braking movements or
turn s, loo

se objects may be thrown around
the vehicle interior. This could cause serious
injuries to passengers and cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle.
● Do not transport animals or place hard,
heavy or sh
arp objects inside the vehicle in:
open storage compartments, dash panel, rear
shelf, items of clothing or bags.
● While driving, always keep object compart-
ments c
losed. WARNING
Objects falling into the driver's footwell could
prev ent

use of the pedals. This could lead the
driver to lose control of the vehicle, increas-
ing the risk of a serious accident. ●
Mak e s

ure the pedals can be used at all
times, with no objects rolling underneath
them.
● The floor mat should always be secured to
the floor.
● Never p

lace other mats or rugs on top of
the original
mat supplied by the factory.
● Make sure that no objects can fall into the
driver's f
ootwell while the vehicle is in mo-
tion. CAUTION
● Obj

ects on the shelf could chafe against
the wires of the heating element in the heat-
ed rear window and cause damage.
● Do not keep heat-sensitive objects, food or
medicines
inside the vehicle. Heat and cold
could damage them or render them useless.
● Light-transparent objects placed inside the
vehicl
e, such as lenses, magnifying glasses
or transparent suction caps on the windows,
may concentrate the sun's rays and cause
damage to the vehicle. Note
The ventilating slits between the heated rear
windo w and the shelf

must not be covered so
that used air can escape from the vehicle. 163
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(Sun)glasses case in the roof console Fig. 175
On the roof console: sunglasses
s t
or
age compartment. To open, pr
ess and release the button
› ›

› Fig. 175 (arrow).
To close, press the cover upwards until it
clicks into place.
To ensure the interior monitoring works cor-
rectly, the (sun)glasses case must be closed
when the vehicle is locked ››› page 118. Storage compartment in the roof con-
sole Fig. 176
On the roof console: storage com-
p ar
tment To open pr
ess the button and release it
› ›
› Fig. 176.
To close, press the storage compartment up-
wards until it clicks into place.
To ensure interior monitoring works properly,
the storage compartments must be closed
when the vehicle is locked ››› page 118. Compartment on the instrument pan-
el*
Fig. 177
Storage compartment on the dash
p anel The storage compartment on the instrument
p
anel
m
ay have a cover.
To open, press the button on the cover
››› Fig. 177 (arrow).
To close, press the cover down until it clicks
into place.
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Compartment on the centre console Fig. 178
Compartment in the front centre con-
so l
e. There is an open compartment on the centre
c
on
so
le ››› Fig. 178 in which there may be a
12 volt power socket ››› page 170. Compartment in the front central arm-
res

t Fig. 179
Storage compartment in the front
c entr
al

armrest. To open, f
ully lift the central armrest in the di-
r ection of

the arrow ››› Fig. 179.
To close, lower the central armrest. WARNING
The centre armrest may limit the freedom of
mov ement

of the driver's arm and cause a se-
rious accident.
● Keep the centre armrest compartments
closed whi
le the vehicle is in motion. WARNING
The centre armrest is not designed for chil-
dren t o s

it on! Card compartment*
Fig. 180
Centre console, lower section: card
c omp
ar

tment To the bottom of the centre console there is a
c
omp
ar

tment ››› Fig. 180 1 for coins, cards,
c ar p
ark
tickets and similar items. Note
To avoid theft or use by others, do not use the
comp ar

tment to store credit or ATM cards or
similar. 165
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Glove compartment Fig. 181
Glove compartment Fig. 182
Glove compartment open Opening and closing the glove compartment
Un
loc
k
the glove compartment where neces-
sary. The glove compartment is locked when
the key slot is vertical.
Pull the lever to open ››› Fig. 181.
Press the cover upwards to close.Vehicle wallet compartment
The glove c

ompartment is designed to store
the vehicle documentation.
The vehicle on-board documentation wallet
should always be kept in the glove compart-
ment. Insert it crosswise in the glove com-
partment.
Glove compartment cooling
There is an air vent ››› Fig. 182 A on the rear
p anel
so th

at cooled air from the air condi-
tioner (this must be connected) is fed into
the glove compartment. Turn the air vent to
open and close it. WARNING
The risk of serious injuries in the event of an
acc ident

during a sudden braking manoeuvre
or turn is increased if the glove compartment
is left open.
● Keep the glove compartment closed while
the vehic
le is in motion. CAUTION
For structural reasons, some model versions
wi l

l have gaps behind the glove compartment
into which small objects may fall. This could
lead to strange noises and damage to the ve-
hicle. You should therefore not keep very
small objects in the glove compartment. Storage compartments in the rear
f
ootw
el

l* Fig. 183
Storage compartments in the foot-
w el
l

of the second row of seats. Move the mat to one side (where applicable).
T
o
open

, pull on the rear centre part of the
cover ›››
Fig. 183 (arrow).
To close, press the cover down. WARNING
Make sure children are properly belted in and
corr ectly

secured to avoid severe or fatal inju-
ries while the vehicle is in motion.
● If you are using a child seat with a base or
foot, alw
ays install this base or foot correctly
and safely.
● If the vehicle has a storage compartment in
the footwel
l in front of the last row of seats,166

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this compartment cannot be used as de-
signed; on the c
ontr
ary, it must be filled us-
ing the specially designed accessory so that
the base or foot is correctly supported by the
closed compartment and the child seat is se-
cured properly. If this compartment is not
suitably secured when using a child seat with
a base or foot then the compartment cover
could rupture in an accident and the child will
be ejected and suffer serious injury.
● Please read and observe the child seat
manufact
urer's handling instructions. Drawers*
Fig. 184
Drawer under the front seat There may be a drawer below the front seats.
Openin
g and c
lo

sing the drawer
To open, press the button on the drawer han-
dle and pull the drawer out. To close, push the drawer under the seat until
it c

licks into place. WARNING
If the drawer is open it could obstruct use of
the peda l

s. This could result in serious acci-
dent.
● The drawers must remain closed while the
vehicl
e is in motion. Otherwise, the drawer
and any objects in it could fall into the driv-
er's footwell and obstruct the pedals. Folding table*
Fig. 185
Folding table on the front seat Fold out the t
ab
l
e by pulling on it ››› Fig. 185
(arrow).
A drink holder is built into the folding table
››› page 168.
To fold it back , push the folding table down
as far as possible ››› Fig. 185. WARNING
The folding table must not be folded down
whil e the

vehicle is in motion to avoid the
risk of injuries. Portable waste bin*
Fig. 186
Left sliding door trim: portable waste
b in. The portable waste bin fits onto the bottle
ho
l
der on the trim of

the left-hand sliding
door. WARNING
Do not use the portable waste bin as an ash-
tra y

to avoid the risk of fire. 167
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Other storage compartments Fig. 187
In the luggage compartment: Side
s t
or
age compartment Fig. 188
Other compartments in the boot
floor . Side compartments in the luggage compart-
ment
Ther
e ar
e other c

ompartments ››› Fig. 187 1 and
2 in the side of the boot. To open the
c omp
ar

tment 1 , turn the catch clockwise. To
open the c omp
ar
tment 2 , lift the cover.
C omp
ar
tment 1 houses the factory fitted
CD
c h
an
ger. The compartment lid 1 can safely
s t
or
e the tray support covers.
Compartments in the boot floor
More storage compartments can be found in
the boot floor.
FunctionNecessary operations
Open the rear com-
partment ››› Fig. 188
4
: 
Lift the rear of the boot floor
using the handle.
Keeping the rear com-
partment open:  Move the hook at the rear
right of the boot and hook the
boot floor onto it ››› page 152.
Closing the compart-
ment:  Push back the hook and
push the rear of the boot floor 4
down. Other storage compartments:
● in the centre console, front and rear.
● in the door trims, front and rear.
● Coat hooks on the centr
al
door pillars and
on the rear roof handles. ●
Bag hook in the lug
gage compartment
››› page 152. WARNING
Clothing hung on the coat hooks could re-
strict the driv

er's view and lead to serious ac-
cidents.
● Hang the clothes from the hooks so that
driver's
view is not restricted.
● The coat hook is suitable for light items of
clothing. Nev
er place heavy, hard or sharp
objects in the bags. CAUTION
Keep the CD changer compartment closed
whil e the

vehicle is in motion to reduce vibra-
tions that could damage the changer. Note
The first aid kit is located in the rear left com-
par tment

of the luggage compartment. Drink holders
Intr oduction Bottle holders
Ther
e i
s

a bottle holder in the open compart-
ments in the driver and front passenger
doors and in that of the sliding door.
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