ABS Seat Alhambra 2020 Owner's Manual

Emergencies
column are deactivated. If the vehicle has
no power supply or there is an el
ectric sys-
t
em fault, the engine must be tow-started
to deactivate the electronic parking brake
and the electronic lock of the steering col-
umn. Towing instructions
Towing requires some expertise and experi-
ence, especially when using a tow r
ope

. Both
drivers should be familiar with the difficulties
involved in towing. For this reason, inexper-
ienced drivers should abstain from towing.
During towing, it should be ensured that no
impermissible tractive forces or shocks are
generated. When towing on an unpaved
road, there is always a risk of overloading and
damaging the anchorage points.
During towing, the towing vehicle can signal
the change of direction even with the hazard
warning lights turned on. To do so, at the
same time, the turn signal lever must be oper-
ated with ignition switched on. Meanwhile, the
hazard warning lights will go off. When the
turn signal lever is returned to the rest posi-
tion, the hazard warning lights will be auto-
matically reactivated. Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle

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.

Practical tips
battery from “freezing”. If it freezes it will
be damaged.
Warning lamp

It lights up
Alternator fault. The control lamp lights up when the ignition is
switched on. It should go out when the engine
has st art
ed running.
If the control lamp  lights up while driving, the alternator is no longer charging the bat-
tery. You should immediately drive to the
nearest specialised workshop.
You should avoid using electrical equipment
that is not absolutely necessary because this
will drain the battery.
Checking the battery electrolyte
level The electrolyte level should be checked reg-
ul
arly in high-mil
eage vehicl
es, in hot coun-
tries and in ol

der batteries.

Practical tips
Tyre monitor system Fig. 298
Centre console: tyre pressure loss in-
dicat or butt on. The tyre monitor indicator compares wheel
r
e
volutions and, with this inf
ormation, the
tr
ead of each wheel using the ABS sensors.
The tyre monitor indicator warns the driver if it
detects a considerable drop in tyre pressure
of one or several tyres while driving. Loss of
tyre pressure will be indicated by the indica-
tor  as well as an audible warning and sometimes a text message on the instrument
panel display.
Wheel tread change
The wheel diameter changes when:

Maintenance
Decoration slides Problem Solution
Dirt Soft sponge with neutral soap
solutiona) a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litre of water
Int erior cl
eaningWindows
Problem Solution
Dirt Apply windscreen cleaner and
then dry with a clothCovers / Trims
Problem Solution
Dirt Neutral soap solutiona)a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w
ater
Pl astic par

ts Problem Solution
Dirt Damp cloth
Encrusted dirt Neutral soap solution a)
, if pos-
sible solvent-fr
ee plastic clean-
er a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w
ater Displ
ays/instrument panel Problem Solution
Dirt Soft cloth with a liquid crystal
display cleaner Control panels
Problem Solution
Dirt Soft brush, then soft cloth with
neutral soap solutiona) a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litre of water
Seat belts Problem Solution
Dirt Neutral soap solutiona)
, al-
low ed t

o dry before retracting a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w
ater
F abrics, ar

tificial, Alcantara leather Problem Solution
Particles of dirt
stuck to surfaces V
acuum cl
eaner
Water-based dirt,
e.g. coffee, t ea,
bl

ood etc. Absorbent cloth and neutral
soap solution
a) Problem Solution
Grease-based
dirt, e.g. oil, make-
up , et

c. Apply a neutral soap solution
a)
.
Absorb the dissolved grease
and paint particles drying with
an absorbent cl
oth, in case you
must treat it with water after-
wards
Special dirt, e.g.
pens, nail polish,
dispersion paint,
shoe cream etc. Special stain r
emo
ve: dry with
an absorbent cloth, if applica-
ble, apply neutral soap solution
aft
erwards a) a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w
ater
Nat ur

al leather Problem Solution
Recent dirt Cotton cloth with neutral soap solutiona)
Water-based dirt,
e.g. coffee, tea, bl

ood etc. Recent stains: absorbent cloth
Dry stains: stain remov
er suita-
ble for leather
Grease-based
dirt, e.g. oil, make-
up , et

c. Recent stains: absorbent cloth
and suitable stain remo
ver for
leather
Dry stains: grease solvent
spray
Special dirt, e.g.
pens, nail polish,
dispersion paint,
shoe cream etc. Stain r
emo
ver suitable for
leather 342

Index
Index
Numbers and Symbol s
4Driv e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . 254
A
ABS see Anti-l
ock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
ACC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . 263 radar sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Access aid for the third row of seats . . . . . . . . . 135
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 344
Active cylinder management (ACT) status indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 control and warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
indications on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 263
operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
radar sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
special driving situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
temporarily deactivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
AdBlue control and warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
311
loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . 312
minimum filling capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . 312
tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Additional heating automatic disconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
see also Auxiliary heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Adjust
fold down the front passenger

Index
Central armrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Centr al l
ocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
anti-theft al arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
99
central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
emergency lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Keyless Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
remote control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
selective unlocking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Cetane index (diesel fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Change a bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . 58 bodywork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
front bumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
62
halogen headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
number plate light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . 63
tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . 63
xenon headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Change the wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
44 subsequent work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
wheel nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . 45
Changing parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
344
Checking levels engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Childproof locks electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Child seat integrated child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Child seats group classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
securing with the seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Top Tether system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 34 Cleaning the vehicle
high pressure cleaning equipment . . . . . . . . 339
special car
e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
vehicle exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
vehicle interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
wash the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Climate control auxiliary heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . 163
Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Clocks set the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . 78
Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . 93 bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . 316
luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
panoramic roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
111
Coat hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . 155
Coming Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 119
Communication between the Infotainment System and mobile devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . 81
Connectivity Full Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . 184
Connectors faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . 158
Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 239
Control and warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
adBlue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . 312
airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . 25
airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
anti-lock brake system ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
ASR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . 284 audible warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
blind spot detector (BSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
br
aking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
cruise control (GRA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
diesel preheating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . 102
EDL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . 284
electromechanical steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
electronic parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
emissions control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
engine management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . 319
ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . 284
fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Lane Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . 271
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . 115
particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313, 314
press on the brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260, 264
rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . 106
refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79, 308
remote control (independent heating) . . . . . 167
replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . 14
Start-Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
steering column lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
tow hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. 305
tyre pressure loss indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
windscreen washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Controls and displays overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Controls on the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Control units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
347 reprogramming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
361