warning lights Seat Alhambra 2005 User Guide

Instrument panel68
S Se
ea
at
t bbe
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lt
t wwa
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ni
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g lla
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p
The corresponding warning lamp is:
"FASTEN SEAT BELT".
This warning lamp (only in some countries) lights up for about 6
seconds when the ignition is switched on as a reminder to fasten
your seat belts.
If the seat belt is not fastened an acoustic signal will sound after
switching on the ignition which will stop after about 6 seconds or
when the seat belt is fastened.
⇒"Seat belts" chapter.K
Priority 2 (yellow symbols)
An acoustic signal will sound if a yellow symbol appears. The
symbol is an indication of danger. The function must be checked as
soon as possible. If there are several failures at the same time, the
symbols will appear consecutively for about 2 seconds.
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ff
fi
ic
ci
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en
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t ooi
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The corresponding warning lamp is:
"CHECK OIL LEVEL".
If the symbol lights: stop vehicle and switch off engine! Check oil
level and, if necessary, add oil
⇒"Engine oil" chapter.D De
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fe
ec
ct
ti
iv
ve
e ooi
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l gga
au
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The corresponding warning lamp is:
"OIL SENSOR WORKSHOP!"
If the symbol flashes it probably means that the oil level sensor is
defective. Head immediately to a Technical Service Centre. You may
continue motoring, but you should check the oil level regularly, for
instance, every time you stop to fill up.
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• • DDi
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The corresponding warning lamp is:
"ENGINE FAILURE WORKSHOP".
If there was an electrical engine failure while driving the
corresponding warning lamp would light up (petrol engine) or flash
(diesel engine). The engine must be checked by a Technical Service
Centre immediately.
A An
nt
ti
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-b
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lo
oc
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k ssy
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m ((A
AB
BS
S)
)*
*
The corresponding warning sign is:
"ABS FAILURE".
A failure of the ABS system is indicated as follows:
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f tth
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BS
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ly
y
you may brake the
vehicle with the normal brake system without ABS. Nevertheless,
contact a Technical Service Centre as soon as possible.
For more information on the EDS system
⇒page 164.

Instrument panel69
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
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The corresponding warning sign is:
"IMMOBILIZER ACTIVE".
When switching the ignition on, the data from the vehicle key is
automatically processed. The warning lamp will flash to confirm
that the data is being compared.
If a non-authorized key is used the warning lamp will flash
permanently. The ignition will not work
⇒"Remote control keys"
chapter.
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*
The corresponding warning sign is:
"TAILGATE OPEN"
This warning lamp comes on when the tailgate is open.
This warning lamp goes out only if the tailgate is completely closed
(to the second catch).W Wi
in
nd
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sc
cr
re
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as
sh
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*
The corresponding warning sign is:
"FILL WASHER WATER"
This symbol lights when the windscreen washer fluid level is too
low.
Add water for the windscreen and headlight* washers
⇒ “Washer
system” chapter.
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ow
w ffu
ue
el
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The corresponding warning sign is:
"FILL TANK"
Fill tank immediately
⇒page 157.K

Opening and closing73
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Foldable key*
T To
o uun
nf
fo
ol
ld
d
the key sword, press button A. It will unfold with a
spring.
T To
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ol
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d
the key sword, press button
Aand guide it with your hand
until it is completely folded.
K
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*
Locking and unlocking the vehicle
When the front doors are locked or unlocked, all the other doors,
the tank flap and the tailgate are locked or unlocked by the central
locking system.
The central locking system is equipped with an added security
mechanism: Once the vehicle has been locked from the outside,
the internal door locking levers can immediately be moved freely.
In other words they are disengaged from the outside handles. The
doors can no longer be opened from the inside. This makes
breaking in difficult.
The system may be activated from outside both with the key and
the radio-frequency remote control*.
The warning lamp on the driver’s door covering will begin to f fl
li
ic
ck
ke
er
r
to show that the security system is activated.
K
Unlocking
To unlock the vehicle, turn the key in a front door or the tailgate
lock to the open position.
N No
ot
te
e
When you open the vehicle the inside lights in door contact position will
come on for about 20 seconds.
If the central locking should fail, all locks – with the exception of the tank
flap – can be operated normally. (If the car was simply locked, simply turn
the key twice in the door locks). Tank flap emergency release
⇒page 158.
Fig. 61
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Opening and closing76
Interior light control
The interior light is switched on for approx. 20 seconds when the
vehicle is unlocked, a door opened or the ignition key removed.
The switch must be in the door contact position for this function.
Once the door is closed, the inside light remains on for another 20
seconds (delayed switch off of inside light).
It is however switched off as soon as the vehicle is locked or the
ignition switched on, and whenever all the doors and boot/tailgate
are closed.
With the door open, the interior light will remain on for a maximum
of ten minutes. This prevents the vehicle battery from discharging.
Once the ignition is off, all inside lights, including reading light,
the one on the courtesy mirror and on the door, and the boot light,
will remain switched on for a maximum of one hour, to prevent the
battery from discharging.
N No
ot
te
e
On vehiclesw wi
it
th
ho
ou
ut
t
an anti-theft warning system*, the interior light isn no
ot
t
switched on when the tailgate is opened.K
Central locking button*
The central locking button makes it possible to lock/unlock the
whole vehicle from the inside. The button is located in the door
release lever on the driver’s door
⇒ fig. 63.
L Lo
oc
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ki
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By pressing the right hand side of the switch
Aall doors and the
boot lid/tailgate are locked. It is now no longer possible to open
the doors or boot lid/tailgate. Unwanted access from outside (e.g.
at trafficlights) is also prevented in this way.
If the driver’s door iso op
pe
en
n
it will not be locked. This is to prevent
you from locking yourself out.
The dead-lock mechanism and anti-theft alarm* are n no
ot
t
activated
when the button is operated.
Fig. 63
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Lights and visibility92
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No
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e
• A warning lamp in the instrument panel lights up when the rear fog light is
switched on.
• Due to the amount of dazzle it causes, the rear fog light should only be
switched on when the visibility is very poor (e.g. in some E.U. countries, 50
metres).
The electrical system of the factory fitted tow bar* is wired up so
that when towing a trailer fitted with rear fog lights, the rear fog
light on the towing vehicle are automatically switched off.
K
Coming Home/Leaving Home function
After dark the area around the car is lit up with the aid of the
coming home / leaving home function.
T To
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iv
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at
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This function can be activated, using the light switch, for 2 minutes
after the dipped headlights are switched off. This is done as
follows:
– Switch off the ignition with the doors closed.
– Move the indicator lever briefly in the direction of the steering
wheel (headlight flasher).
– Unlock the driver's door At his point the function is activated.
O Op
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• When the driver’s door is opened, the dipped front headlights
will be switched on automatically for approximately 3 minutes.• If the driver’s door is closed during these 3 minutes, the dipped
headlights will remain lit for approximately 30 seconds.
• Switching on the vehicle ignition during the activation period will
switch off the dipped headlights.
K
Instrument lighting/Headlight range control*
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When the lights are on, the level of the instrument lighting can be
set to any intensity by turning the knurled wheel next to the light
switch.
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3
With the electrical range control the headlight settings can be
matched exactly to the load condition of vehicle. This prevents
Fig. 76
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Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
oncoming traffic from being dazzled more than is unavoidable. At
the same time the correct headlight beam setting provides the
best possible visibility for the driver.
The headlights can only be regulated with the dipped headlights
switched on.
To lower the beams, turn knurled discfrom the basicposition (–)
downwards.
K
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Rear window heating 1
The heating will only function when the ignition is turned on.
On vehiclesw wi
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sc
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*, the heating is turned
on/off using this switch. A warning lamp will light up in the switch
when the heating is on.
On vehicles with electrically adjustable exterior mirrors the mirrors
are heated as long as the rear window heating is switched on.
On vehiclesw wi
it
th
h wwi
in
nd
ds
sc
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ea
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, the heating is switched on
with a button.
The rear window heating automatically switches off about 20
minutes after it is switched on. It can also be switched off earlier by
pressing the button again.
If the heating is still required, simply press the button again. It will
again be switched off automatically after a further 20 minutes.
On vehicles with electrically adjustable exterior mirrors the mirrors
are heated as long as the rear window heating is switched on.
F Fo
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As soon as window is clear, switch element off. The reduced current
consumption helps to reduce fuel consumption ⇒"Economic and
environment friendly driving" chapter.K
Fig. 77
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Lights and visibility94
Windscreen heating*2
The windscreen heating works only when the engine is running.
When it is on a warning lamp in the switch lights up.
The windscreen heating automatically switches off about 10
minutes after it is switched on. It can also be switched off earlier by
pressing the button again.
If the heating is still required, press the switch again. The switch
will again switch off after about 10 minutes.
N No
ot
te
e
For technical reasons, the blower of the passenger compartment heater is
switched off when the windscreen heating is switched on.K
Knurled wheel for seat heating*3/7
The cushion and backrest of the front seats can be heated
electrically when the ignition is on.
The heating is switched on and regulated with the knurled wheel.
To switch heating off, turn knurled wheel to the basic position (0).
K
Anti-skidding system of the drive wheels (TCS).
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)* 4
The TCS or ESP connect automatically when the engine is switched
on. If necessary, they may be switched off briefly by pressing
corresponding switch.
If it is connected a warning lamp will light
⇒"Warning lamps"
chapter.
For further information
⇒pages 164 to 166.K
Hazard warning lamps5
The system also works when the ignition is switched off.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps if, for example:
– Your vehicle stops because of a technical defect,
– You have an emergency
– You reach the tail end of a traffic jam.
Fig. 78
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ESP2PDC
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Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
When the hazard warning lamps are switched on, all four signal
lights flash simultaneously. The warning lamps for the indicators
and a warning lamp in the switch will also flash.
Note legal requirements when employing such safety measures.
K
Parking distance control (PDC)*6
This system helps prevent small bumps which may occur while
parking, especially in city traffic when parking between other cars.
If the appropriate switch (PDC) in the centre console is pressed, the
sensors in the vehicle’s bumper warn the driver of the proximity of
objects with an intermittent beep and a warning lamp. This
warning occurs when the distance between vehicle and obstacle is
40cm. The beep speeds up until it becomes continuous, when the
distance is approximately 20cm.
K
Free space for additional switch8
⇒ fig. 78K
Sun visors
The sun visors can be pulled out of the side mountings and swung
towards the doors.
The illuminated* make-up mirror is switched on when the cover is
opened.
K
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Lights and visibility96
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Indicators and dipped beam lever
The turn signals only work when the ignition is switched on.
Right turn signals – lever up
1
Left turn signals – lever down 2
When turn signals are working, the warning lamp flashes as well⇒
"Warning lamps" chapter.
The turn signals switch off automatically when the steering wheel
returns to its normal position.T To
o ssi
ig
gn
na
al
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Move the lever up
1or down 2to the pressure point and hold in
this position – the warning lamp should flash at the same time.
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Pull the lever towards the steering wheel
3– the main beam
warning lamp will light up.
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With the long or short beam connected push the lever towards the
steering wheel
4. When main beam is on, the main beam warning
lamp will light up.
P Pa
ar
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ki
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ng
g lli
ig
gh
ht
ts
s*
*
The parking lights only work when ignition is switched off.
Right parking lights – lever up
1
Left parking lights – lever down 2
If the ignition key has been removed, a buzzer* will sound when
the driver’s door is open.
N No
ot
te
e
The use of the signals and lighting described here is subject to local
regulations.K
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164Intelligent technology
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CS
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)
In vehicles with front wheel traction, the TCS lowers the engine
power to stop the wheel spinning when you accelerate. This feature
works at any speed in combination with the ABS. If there is an ABS
breakdown, the TCS stops working.
Vehicles fitted with TCS are also fitted with an electronic differential
lock (EDL).
The EDL makes it much easier, or even possible, to pull away,
accelerate and climb steep gradiants in unfavourable conditions.
The EDL works fully automatically – the driver does not need to do
anything at all.
It uses the ABS sensors to monitor the speed of the driving wheels.
Up to a speed of about 80 km/h (50 mph), a difference in speed of
the drive wheels of approximately 100 rpm caused by a slippery
road surface on o on
ne
e ssi
id
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is balanced out by slowing down the
wheel which is slipping and thereby applying more driving force to
the other drive wheel through the differential.
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.To ensure that the brake disc of the braked wheel does not
overheat, the EDL will automatically switch itself off if excessive
demands are placed on it. The vehicle remains operational and has
the same characteristics as a vehicle without EDL. For this reason,
the switching off of the EDL is not noticed.
As soon as the brakes have cooled off, the EDL will switch itself
back on again.
If the ABS warning lamp lights up there may be a fault present in
the EDL. Take the vehicle to a Technical Service Centre as soon as
possible!
The TCS connects automatically once the engine is started. If
necessary, it can be connected or disconnected by pressing shortly
the button located on the central console.
When the TCS is switched off a pilot light comes on.
You should normally always have the TCS on. Only in exceptional
circumstances when you want the wheels to spin should you
switch it off. For instance:
– When you are using snow chains.
– When driving in deep snow or on a soft surface.
– When the car is stuck, to “rock” it out, and

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