Seat Alhambra 2006 Owner's Manual

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsTips and MaintenanceTe c h n i c a l D a t a Before using the cooling and heating box for the first time, you should clean
it using a household detergent.
Disconnect the power supply and clean the box if you do not plan to use the
cooling and heating box for a long period. Place a folded towel between the
box and its lid. This prevents mould and damp stains forming in the cooling
and heating box.
Whenever possible, food and drinks should be stored in air-tight containers
in the box.
Do not overfill the box - this would prevent air circulation within the box.
Place crumpled paper (or similar) between bottles and other containers in the
box to prevent clanking noises.
Do not fill the interior of the box with liquid or ice.
Caution
•Do not place objects, blankets, or clothes on top of the cooling/heating
box, as the air intake and output may be obstructed and the box will discon-
nect itself.
•Do not place any containers, food items or other objects into the box if
they are warmer than +50°C. This could damage the cooling and heating box.
•The cold/hot box is not suitable for transporting corrosive material or
material containing solvents.
•Never leave the cold/hot box in the rain or damp.
Note
•The cooling and heating box is not designed to heat or cool the interior of
the vehicle. The cooling and heating box should be used only for cooling and
warming food and drinks and for transporting heat-sensitive items on short
journeys.
•A corresponding manual for the installation and use of the cooling and
heating box is included by the manufacturer and should be kept with the
vehicle wallet.
Cooling or heating
The contents of the cooling and heating box can be cooled or
kept warm.
Switching on the cooling function
– Insert the cable plug in the cooling and heating box so that the
blue marking on the plug is pointing to the notch.
– Insert the connector cable plug into one of the vehicle's 12 volt
sockets.
– Keep the lid of the cooling and heating box closed.
Fig. 117 Cooling and
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Switching on the heating function
– Insert the cable plug in the cooling and heating box so that the
red marking on the plug is pointing to the notch.
– Insert the connector cable plug into one of the vehicle's 12 volt
sockets.
– Keep the lid of the cooling and heating box closed.
Switching the cooling and heating box off fully
– Disconnect the power supply to the 12 Volt socket.
The internal temperature of the cooling and heating box is dependent on the
temperature in the vehicle. In cooling mode, the internal temperature can be
max. 20 degrees below the temperature in the vehicle. In heating mode it can
be max. 35 degrees above the temperature in the vehicle Ÿ in “Safety
notes on using the cooling and heating box” on page 150.
If you switch directly from cooling to heating (or vice versa) it will take a rela-
tively long time for the interior to reach the desired temperature.
Faults
If the cooling and heating box does not work, proceed as follows:
•Check whether there is power and whether the plug is securely in the
socket.
•Make sure the power cable is not damaged.
•Check the fuse for the power supply to the 12 Volt socket.
•Run the engine to recharge the battery.
If these steps do not help, contact a qualified dealership.
Safety notes on using the cooling and heating box
WARNING
•For reasons of safety, the cooling and heating box lid must always be
closed and latched when the vehicle is in motion. The cooling and heating
box must always be firmly secured in the correct floor anchors.
•If the temperature in the vehicle is too low, the temperature in the box
may fall below +2 degrees and the contents may freeze. Bottles and other
containers could burst. Risk of injury.
•For reasons of safety, the cooling and heating box lid must not be used
as a table or shelf when the vehicle is in motion.
•Always close the lid of the cooling and heating box before the vehicle
moves off. If the flap is open, it could drop down when the vehicle moves
off. Risk of injury.

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsTips and MaintenanceTe c h n i c a l D a t a
Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning
Climatronic
Controls
The Climatronic maintains the selected vehicle temperature automatically.
The cooling system only works when the engine is running and the
blower is switched on.
– To switch a function on or off, press the appropriate button
Ÿfig. 118.
The temperature and the blower can be controlled individually at the front or
rear of the vehicle. Button – defrost function for the windscreen. The air recirculation
and ECON mode are switched off and the windscreen heating
37) is
switched on. The air drawn in from outside the vehicle is directed at the
windscreen.
Display of the blower setting for the front
Display:
−AUTO (automatic mode) or
Fig. 118 Detail of the dash panel: Climatronic controls
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−ECON (cooling system off) or
−OFF (entire system off)
Outside temperature display
Display for windscreen defrosting – lights up when the windscreen
defrosting function is switched on
Display for air recirculation mode
Display for air flow
Display of the selected interior temperature front
Display of the blower setting rear
Display of the selected interior temperature rear
Button for the automatic mode
Button for air recirculation mode
Button for reducing the blower speed front
Button for raising the blower speed front
Button for directing the air flow to the chest
Button for directing the air flow to the footwell
Button for reducing the temperature front
Button for raising the temperature front
Button for reducing the blower speed rear
Button for raising the blower speed rear
Button for reducing the temperature rear
Button for raising the temperature rear
Button for switching the cooling system off
Switching between Celsius and Fahrenheit
Press and hold the button and press the button.
The selected temperature unit is then displayed.WARNING
For road safety all windows must be clear of ice, snow, and condensation.
This is essential to ensure good visibility. Please familiarise yourself with
the correct operation of the heating and ventilation system, including the
demist/defrost functions for the windows.
Note
Please observe the general notes Ÿpage 157.
Automatic mode
In automatic mode air temperature, flow, and distribution are
automatically regulated so that a specified temperature is
attained as quickly as possible and then maintained.
Switching on automatic mode
– Press the button .
– Select the desired temperature We recommend 22°C (72°F).
A comfortable interior climate is quickly reached when a temperature of
+22°C (72°F) is set in automatic mode. It can be changed as necessary to suit
individual preferences or particular circumstances. It is possible to select
interior temperatures from +18°C (64°F) to +29°C (86°F). These are approxi-
mate temperatures and the actual temperature may be slightly higher or
lower depending on the outside conditions.
If a temperature below +18°C (17.78°C) is selected, the display indicates LO.
The temperature is not controlled and in AUTO mode, the system runs at
maximum cooling output.
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A6
A7
A8
A9
A10
A11AUTO
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Safety FirstOperating instructionsTips and MaintenanceTe c h n i c a l D a t a If a temperature above +29°C (86ºF) is selected, the display indicates HI. In
this setting the system runs at maximum heating output and the temperature
is not controlled.
Climatronic maintains a constant temperature level fully automatically. This is
done by automatically adjusting the temperature of the air supplied to the
interior, the blower setting, and the air distribution. The system also allows
for the effect of strong sunlight, so there is no need for manual adjustment.
Therefore, automatic mode provides the best comfort for the vehicle occu-
pants in virtually all conditions throughout the year.Automatic mode is switched off whenever an adjustment is made using the
buttons for air distribution or blower. The temperature continues to be regu-
lated.
Note
In the automatic mode, at least one outlet in the instrument panel must be
open. The cooling system could otherwise ice over.
Manual mode
In manual mode you can adjust the air temperature, flow, and distribution yourself.
Switching on manual mode
– Press one of the air distribution buttons Ÿfig. 119 or
several times, or one of the temperature buttons or . is deleted from the display.
Fig. 119 Detail of the dash panel: Climatronic controls
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Temperature
The selected temperature setting is shown on the display. It is possible to
select interior temperatures from +18°C (64°F) to +29°C (86° F). These are
approximate temperatures and the actual temperature may be slightly higher
or lower depending on the outside conditions.
If a temperature below +18°C (17.78°C) is selected, the display indicates LO.
The temperature is not controlled and in AUTO mode, the system runs at
maximum cooling output.
If a temperature above +29°C (86°F) is selected, the display indicates HI. In
this setting the system runs at maximum heating output and the temperature
is not controlled.
Blower
The blower can be adjusted gradually using the controls y . Always
have the blower running at a low setting to ensure a constant flow of fresh air
into the vehicle. If the blower is set to 0, the Climatronic is switched off.
Air distribution
The air distribution is adjusted using the buttons and . It is also
possible to open and close some of the air outlets separately.
Switching off the cooling system
Pressing the button switches off the air cooling system system to save
fuel. The temperature continues to be controlled, but the air cannot be
cooled. The set temperature can then only be reached if it is higher than the
outside temperature.
Switching the Climatronic on/off
Press button until OFF is shown on display . The Climatronic is switched
off. This function should be used in certain situations only (e. g. if the system
develops a fault).
The Climatronic is switched back on by pressing button .WARNING
When the Climatronic is off open a window to ensure an adequate supply of
fresh air in the vehicle. Otherwise, when the Climatronic is switched off, no
fresh air enters the vehicle. Stale or contaminated air inside the vehicle
may cause drowsiness, increasing the risk of accident.
Air recirculation mode
Air recirculation mode prevents fumes or unpleasant smells
from entering the vehicle.
– Press the button Ÿpage 153, fig. 119 to switch air recircula-
tion mode on or off. This is ON if the symbol is displayed
on the screen.
Air recirculation mode prevents strong odours in the ambient air from
entering the vehicle interior, for example when passing through a tunnel or in
queuing traffic.
When the outside temperature is low, using air recirculation mode provides
more effective heating by heating air from the vehicle interior instead of cold
air from outside.
When the outside temperature is high, using air recirculation mode provides
more effective cooling by cooling air from the vehicle interior instead of warm
air from outside.
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WARNING
Do not leave the air recirculation function on for long periods. In air recircu-
lation mode, no fresh air enters the vehicle interior. Also, if the cooling
system is switched off, the windows can quickly mist over. Stale or contam-
inated air inside the vehicle may cause drowsiness, increasing the risk of
accident.
Climatronic for the passenger compartment
Setting the blower speed for the passenger compartment
– The temperature is selected with buttons Ÿfig. 120 and .
It remains stored until another temperature is selected.Setting the blower speed for the passenger compartment
– Buttons and are used to lower or raise the blower speed
and thus adjust the air volume.
The Climatronic for the rear works only in air recirculation mode. Fresh air is
not drawn into the vehicle.
Fig. 120 Detail of the dash panel: Climatronic controls
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The Climatronic can be fitted either with or without an additional cooling
system 38) for the passenger compartment.
Climatronic for the passenger compartment without additional cooling
system
The temperature setting for the rear can be max. 3 °C higher than the temper-
ature in the passenger compartment. A lower temperature can not be set.
If the Climatronic detects that the passenger compartment has to be heated,
it activates the additional heat exchanger. The air outlets on the floor guide
warm air into the vehicle Ÿpage 156.
If the Climatronic detects that the passenger compartment has to be cooled,
cooled air is fed into the vehicle via the air outlets in the front of the vehicle
only Ÿpage 156.
Climatronic for the passenger compartment with additional cooling system
The temperature setting for the rear can be max. 3 °C lower than the temper-
ature in the passenger compartment.
If the Climatronic detects that the passenger compartment has to be heated,
it activates the additional heat exchanger. The air outlets on the floor guide
warm air into the vehicle Ÿpage 156.
If the Climatronic detects that the passenger compartment has to be cooled,
cooled air is fed into the rear of the vehicle via the open air outlets in the roof
Ÿpage 156.Air outlets in the passenger compartment
Air outlets for heating the passenger compartment
The air outlets Ÿfig. 121 for the passenger compartment heating system are
located at the bottom of the left side panel at the rear.
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Fig. 121 Air outlets for
heating the passenger
compartment
Fig. 122 Cold air vents in
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Safety FirstOperating instructionsTips and MaintenanceTe c h n i c a l D a t a Air vents in the roof
In vehicles with a second cooling system
39) for ventilating the passenger
compartment, an air outlet is fitted in the roof above each rear seat
Ÿfig. 122.
The air outlets in the roof can be opened and closed individually and
adjusted by moving the grid.
Each air outlet has two thumb wheels. The left thumb wheel can be used to
open and close the air outlet. The right thumb wheel can be used to direct the
air towards the head and chest.
WARNING
Never leave objects, food or medicines in front of the air outlets in the rear
seats. The hot air could damage or destroy heat-sensitive objects, food or
medicines.
Caution
Do not use the area in front of the outlets to store objects. This could cause
the blower to overheat and switch off. The blower could also be damaged.
Note
In the cooling mode, at least one air outlet in the roof must be open. The
cooling system could otherwise ice over.
General notes
The pollen filter
The pollution filter serves as a barrier against impurities in the ambient air
(e.g. dust and pollen).
For the air conditioning system to work with maximum efficiency, the pollen
filter must be replaced at the intervals specified in the Service Schedule.
If the filter loses efficiency prematurely due to use in areas with very high
levels of air pollution, the pollen filter must be changed more frequently than
stated in the Service Schedule.
Instructions for use
If the air conditioning or Climatronic
40) is not switched on for a long period,
deposits on the evaporator can cause unpleasant smells. To prevent these
odours, the cooling system should be run at the highest blower setting at
least once a month when temperatures are over +5°C. Briefly open a window
at the same time.
Faults in the operation of the air conditioning
There is a fault if the all the symbols in the Climatronic flash for approx. 15
seconds when the ignition is switched on. Contact a specialist workshop.
If the air conditioning system cannot be switched on this may be caused by
the following reasons:
•the engine is not running.
•The blower is switched off.
•The outside temperature is lower than +5°C.
•the cooling system compressor has been temporarily switched off
because the engine coolant temperature is too high.
•The air conditioner fuse is faulty.
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•Another fault in the vehicle. Have the air conditioner checked by a quali-
fied workshop.
WARNING
Please note that when the Climatronic is switched off, no fresh air will enter
the vehicle interior. For this reason you should ensure that sufficient fresh
air is able to enter the vehicle by opening a window or the sliding/tilting
sunroof
40) when the Climatronic is switched off.
Caution
•If you suspect that the air conditioner is damaged, switch off the air condi-
tioner with button to prevent further damage and have it checked by a
qualified workshop.
•Repairs to the air conditioning system require specialist knowledge and
special tools. Therefore, we recommend that you take the vehicle to a quali-
fied workshop should problems occur.
Note
•If the humidity and temperature outside the vehicle are high, condensa-
tion can drip off the evaporator in the cooling system and form a pool under-
neath the vehicle, this is completely normal and there is no need to suspect
a leak.
•Keep the air intake slots in front of the windscreen free of snow, ice and
leaves to ensure heating and cooling is not impaired, and to prevent the
windows misting over.
•The air conditioning system operates most effectively with the windows
and the sliding /tilting roof 40) closed. However, if the sun has heated up the
vehicle, the air inside can be cooled more quickly by opening the windows for
a short period.
•Do not smoke while air recirculation mode is on, as smoke drawn into the
cooling system leaves a residue on the evaporator, producing a permanent
unpleasant odour.
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