engine Seat Alhambra 2020 User Guide

Operation
the evaporator in the cooling system and
f orm a pool underneath the v
ehicle
. This is
normal and does not indicat
e a leak!Note
After starting the engine, any residual hu-
midity in the air conditioner could mist ov er
the windscr

een. Switch on the defrost func-
tion as soon as possible to clear the wind-
screen of condensation. Air vents
To ensure proper heating, cooling and venti-
l
ation in the v
ehicle int
erior

, the air vents must
remain open.

Air conditioning
pollen filter, leading to a permanently un-
pleasant smell.
Note
Climatronic: air recirculation mode is acti-
v ated to pr e
vent exhaust gas or unpleasant
odours from entering the vehicle interior
when it is in reverse and while the automat-
ic windscreen wiper is working. Seat heating*
The seat cushions can be heated electrically
when the ignition is s
wit
ched on. The backr est
is al so heat

ed in some versions.
With the engine on, the seat cushion and the
seat backrest can be heated electrically.
Control seat heating

Start and driving
Driving
St ar
t and driving
St ar
ting and st
opping the
engine
Ignition lock Fig. 233
Ignition key positions. Key positions

Driving
Ignition and start button* Fig. 234
In the centre console: Start button of
the K eyless Access l
ocking and st arting sys-
t
em. The layout in right-hand drive vehicles is
symmetrical. The engine can be started with a start button
(Pr
ess & Driv
e). To do so
, ther

e must be a valid
key inside the vehicle in the area of the front
or rear seats, or on the centre console.
In vehicles with the Keyless Access

Start and driving
Note
After the engine is switched off the radiator
fan may run on for up to 10 minut es, e
ven if
the ignition is switched off. It is also possi-
ble that the fan turns itself on once more if
the coolant temperature increases due to
the heat accumulated in the engine com-
partment or due to its prolonged exposure
to solar radiation. Electronic immobilizer
The electronic immobiliser prevents unau-
thorised persons fr
om driving the v
ehicle
.
Inside the k

ey there is a chip that deactivates
the electronic immobiliser automatically
when the key is inserted into the ignition.
The electronic immobiliser will be activated
again automatically as soon as you pull the
key out of the ignition lock. For vehicles with
the “Keyless Access” system, the key has to
be outside the vehicle.
If the following message is shown on the in-
strument panel display: SAFE or Immobilis-
er active , it is not possible to start the vehi-
cle.
The engine can only be started using a genu-
ine SEAT key with its correct code. Note
A perfect operation of the vehicle is ensur-
ed if genuine SEAT keys are used. Emergency starting function
Fig. 235
Emergency ignition in vehicles with
K eyl
ess Access. If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle,
an emer
gency st art
-up will be r equir

ed. The
relevant message will appear in the dash
panel display. This may happen when, for ex-
ample, the vehicle key battery is very low:

Start and driving
Control lamp F
It lights up red
Faulty steering.
Do not continue driving, stop the vehicle as soon as
possible and in a saf
e manner.
Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop and have
the fault repaired as soon as possible. F
It lights up yellow
Limited steering operation.
Drive carefully to a specialised w orkshop t

o have the
steering checked.
If the warning light does not come on again after re-
starting the engine and driving a short distance, it is
not necessary to check the steering.
OR: The 12-volt battery was disconnect ed and r
e-
connected.
Drive a short distance at 15-20 km / h (9-12 mph). F
Flashes red
Fault in the steering column electronic lock.

Driving
Changing gear to save energy
An eff ectiv
e way of saving is t
o change
in ad-
vance to a higher gear.
Manual transmission: shift up from first to
second gear as soon as possible. Choosing
the right gear enables fuel savings. Select the
highest possible gear appropriate for the
driving situation (the engine should continue
functioning with cyclical regularity).
Automatic transmission: accelerate gradu-
ally and without reaching the “kick-down”
position.
Avoid driving at high speed
Avoid travelling at your vehicle

Braking and parking
pressure on the brake pedal and allow for
l onger st
opping dist ances.
L o
w brake fluid level
Malfunctions can occur in the brake system if
the brake fluid level is too low. The brake fluid
level is monitored electronically.
Brake servo
The brake servo increases the pressure you
apply to the brake pedal. It works only when
the engine is running. WARNING
Any anomaly in the brake system can in-
crease the braking distance , with the r

e-
sulting risk of an accident.

Driving
Automatic gearbox: If the accel er
at or is
pr essed
Aut
omatic gearbox: If any of the tyres
has only minimal contact with the
ground, e.g. in the case of axle articula-
tion.
Permanent Auto Hold connection
The Auto Hold function must be switched on
every time the engine is started. However, to
switch the Auto Hold function on permanent-
ly, the “mark” must be switched on in the
Settings menu, Autohold submenu

Braking and parking
virtual standstill. You can continue to steer the
v ehicl
e ev
en when the br
akes are on full.
Keep your foot on the brake pedal and do not
pump the brakes. You will feel the brake pedal
pulsate while the ABS is working.
If the running gear or brake system is modi-
fied, the effectiveness of the ABS could be se-
verely limited.
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
The brake assist system can reduce the re-
quired braking distance. The braking force is
automatically boosted if you press the brake
pedal quickly in an emergency. You must
keep pressing the brake pedal until the dan-
ger has passed.
Traction control system (ASR)
In the event of wheelspin, the traction control
system reduces the engine torque to match
the amount of grip available. This helps the
car to start moving, accelerate or climb a
gradient.
Electronic differential lock (EDL)
When the EDL detects wheelspin, it brakes
the spinning wheel and directs the power to
the other driven wheel. This function is active
up to approximately 100 km/h (62 mph).
To prevent the disc brake of the braked wheel
from overheating, the EDL cuts out automati-
cally if subjected to excessive loads. The ve- hicle can still be driven. The EDL will switch on
again automatically when the brake has
cooled do
wn.
Electronic engine torque management
(XDS)
When taking a curve, the driveshaft differen-
tial allows the outer wheel to turn at a higher
speed than the inner wheel. In this way, the
wheel that is turning faster (outer wheel) re-
ceives less drive torque than the inner wheel.
This may mean that in certain situations the
torque delivered to the inner wheel is too
high, causing the wheels to spin. On the other
hand, the outer wheel is receiving a lower
drive torque than it could transmit. This can
cause a loss of grip on the drive axle, in this
case the front axle, which results in under-
steer or “lengthening” of the trajectory.
The XDS can detect and correct this effect
via the sensors and signals of the ESC.
Via the ESC, the XDS will brake the inside
wheel and counter the excess driving torque
of that wheel. This means that the requested
trajectory is much more precise.
XDS works in combination with the ESC and is
always active, even when ASR is disconnec-
ted, or when the ESC is in Sport mode or dis-
connected. WARNING
Driving at high speed on icy, slippery wet
ground can result in loss of v ehicl

e control
and serious injury to the driver and passen-
gers.