washer fluid Seat Alhambra 2006 Owner's Manual

Contents 4
Accessories, parts replacement and
modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories and parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof aerial* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mobile telephones and two-way radios . . . . . . .
Retrofitting a towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working in the engine compartment . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid and windscreen wiper blades . . . .
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If and when . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle onboard tools*, spare wheel*, puncture
repair kit* and towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Breakdown set* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing and tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lifting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General notes on the technical data . . . . . . .
What you should be aware of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How are the figures measured? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Techn ical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol engine 2.0 litre 85 kW (115 hp) 6 gears .
Petrol engine 2.0l 85 kW (115 bhp). Automatic
Petrol engine 1.8 litre 110 kW (150 hp) 6 gears
Petrol engine 1.8l 110 kW (150 bhp). Automatic
Petrol engine 2.8l VR6 150 kW (204 bhp) 6 gear
Petrol engine 2.8l VR6 150 kW (204 bhp)
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol engine 2.8l VR6 150 kW (204 bhp) 6 gear
four-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel engine 1.9 litre TDI 66 kW (90 bhp) 6
gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel engine 1.9 litre TDI 85 kW (115 bhp) 6
gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel engine 1.9l TDI 85 kW (115 bhp).
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel engine 1.9l TDI 85 kW (115 bhp) 6 gears
four-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel engine 1.9l TDI 96 kW (130 bhp) . . . . . .
Diesel engine 1.9 litre TDI 110 kW (150 bhp) 6
gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel engine 2.0 litre TDI 103 kW (140 bhp) 6
gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Information symbols (priority 2)STOP OIL PRESSURE ENGINE OFF SERVICE MANUAL
EStop the car, turn the engine off and check the brake fluid level
Ÿpage 214.
ALTERNATOR WORKSHOP!
FTake the vehicle to a qualified workshop as soon as possible and have the
alternator checked.
FASTEN SEATBELT
hFasten your seat belt correctly; and make sure your passengers are also
properly belted in Ÿpage 17.
Fault message Symbol Action
CHECK OIL LEVEL
E Check the oil level and top up with the right engine oil Ÿ page 214
OIL SENSOR WORKSHOP
ETake the vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre as soon as possible and
have the engine checked.
STOP BRAKE FAULT SERVICE MANUAL
JTake the vehicle to a qualified workshop as soon as possible and have the
ABS checked.
PLEASE REFUEL!
zRefuel as soon as possible.
TOP UP WASHER FLUID
SFill up with water and washer fluid.
CHECK BRAKE PADS
ITake the vehicle to a qualified workshop immediately and have the brake
pads checked.
EXHAUST WORKSHOP
BTake the vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre as soon as possible and
have the engine checked.
ENGINE FAULT CONSULT WORKSHOP
D or
%0#
Take the vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre as soon as possible and
have the engine checked.
AIRBAG FAULT
TTake the vehicle to a qualified workshop immediately and have the airbag
system checked. Fault message Symbol Action

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WARNING
•Failure to observe warning lamps and warning messages can result in
serious personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
•The risk of an accident increases if your vehicle breaks down. Use a
warning triangle to draw the attention of other road users to your
stationary vehicle so that it does not represent a danger.
•The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a dangerous area!
Before you open the bonnet to work on the engine or in the engine compart-
ment, you must switch off the engine and allow it to cool to reduce the risk
of scalding or other injuries. Read and observe the relevant warnings
Ÿpage 209.
Note
•The appropriate warning lamp for a fault will light up in vehicles without
warning or information texts in the display.
•In vehicles with warning or information texts in the display, the appro-
priate warning lamp for a fault will light up and a warning or information text
will also appear in the display.
Trailer turn signals 
This warning lamp also flashes when the turn signals are
operated while towing a caravan or trailer.
The warning lamp  flashes when the turn signals are operated, provided a
trailer is correctly attached and connected to the vehicle.
The warning lamp will not flash if one of the turn signals on the trailer fails.
Fault in lights*Ÿpage 76
4Tailgate open display*Ÿpage 77
YWindscreen washer fluid*Ÿpage 77
oDoor open display*Ÿpage 77
IBrake pad wear indicator*Ÿpage 77
EEngine oil level/pressure*Ÿpage 77
Coolant temperature/level gaugeŸpage 78 Item Symbol Meaning of warning and control lamps Further information
A19
A20
A21
A22
A23
A24
A25

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsTips and MaintenanceTe c h n i c a l D a t a
Tailgate open display* 4
When the ignition is switched on, the warning light indicates that the tailgate
is open.
The warning light only goes off when the tailgate is completely closed
Washer fluid S
This warning lamp lights up to indicate that the windscreen
washer level is too low.
This serves as a reminder to fill up the reservoir at the earliest opportunity
Ÿpage 218
Door open display* o
This light comes on when a door is open or incorrectly closed.
Brake pad wear indicator* I
As the brake pad wear indicator only monitors the front brake pads, it is advis-
able to have the rear brake pads inspected at the same time.
WARNING
Have the brake pads inspected immediately by a qualified dealership if the
warning display I lights up.
Engine oil pressure E
The warning light indicates that the engine oil pressure is too
low or that the oil gauge does not operate correctly.
It lights up or flashes in red (oil pressure too low)
If the warning light lights up or starts to flash in red while driving, an audible
signal will also be emitted three times when the engine speed exceeds 1500
rpm. Stop and switch off the engine: check the level of oil and top up if neces-
sary Ÿpage 214
If the warning light flashes even though the oil level is correct, do not
continue driving The engine should not be turning even at idle speed. Obtain
technical assistance.
If, while driving, the engine speed falls to below idling speed, the oil pressure
warning light may come on. Increase the engine speed by accelerating or
dropping to a lower gear.
A yellow light comes on (oil level* too low)
If the warning light comes on in yellow, this indicates that the oil level is too
low. Switch off engine, check oil level, replacing where necessary.
When the bonnet is opened the oil level warning will fall to zero. But if it is not
topped with oil, the light will come back on after approximately 100 km.
Yellow flashing (defective oil level*)
If the oil gauge is faulty, a sound signal is emitted and the warning light
flashes several times.
At the same time, a warning appears briefly on the on board computer
display*. The engine should immediately be checked by a Technical Service
Centre.
From the moment the defect appears until the engine is checked, the level of
oil should be constantly monitored, preferably every time the vehicle is
refuelled.

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsTips and MaintenanceTe c h n i c a l D a t a The warning light only goes off when the tailgate is completely closed ( to the
second position)
Windscreen washer*
S
The corresponding warning is:
TOPUP WASHER FLUID
This symbol lights up to indicate that the windscreen washer level is too low.
Top up windscreen washer and headlight washer water*
Fuel level low
z
The corresponding warning is:
PLEASE REFUEL!
Navigation system*
If the vehicle has a navigation system it is possible to go from one display to
the other using the button on the windscreen wiper lever ( by holding it
pressed in for over 2 seconds):
•Navigation display
•Multifunction display
When the navigation display or the multifunction display are activated, the
possible faults are mainly displayed on the on-board computer screen.
Instructions for the use of the SEAT navigation system are included in a sepa-
rate handbook.
Fig. 51 Button on the
windscreen washer lever:
Fig. 52 On-board
computer display:

Lights and visibility 116
Windscreen washers
Windscreen wiper U
The windscreen wiper lever controls the windscreen wipers
and the automatic wash and wipe.
The windscreen wiper lever Ÿfig. 80 has the following positions:
Intermittent wipe
– Move the lever up to position .
– Move the control to the left or right to set the length of the
intervals. Control to the left - longer wipe pause, control to the
right - shorter wipe pauses. Four wiper interval stages can be set
using switch .Slow wipe
– Move the lever up to position .
Continuous wipe
– Move the lever up to position .
Brief wipe
– Move the lever down to position to give the windscreen a brief
wipe.
Windscreen wiper and washer system
– Pull the lever to position . A jet of water will be sprayed on the
windscreen while the lever is held in this position.
– Return the lever back to the rest position. The wipers will keep
running for approximately 4 seconds.
Switching off the wipers
– Move the lever to position .WARNING
Worn and dirty wiper blades obstruct visibility and reduce safety levels.
•In cold conditions, you should not use the wash / wipe system unless
you have warmed the windscreen with the heating and ventilation system.
The washer fluid could otherwise freeze on the windscreen and obscure
your view of the road.
•Observe the warnings “Changing wiper blades”.
Fig. 80 Windscreen wiper
and windscreen wash
lever
A1
AA
AA
A2
A3
A4
A5
A0

Cleaning and caring for your vehicle 196
Polishing the paintwork
Polishing brings back gloss to the paintwork.
Polishing is only necessary if the paint has lost its shine, and the gloss cannot
be brought back by applying wax. Polish can be obtained from your Author-
ised Service Centre.
The car must be waxed after polishing if the polish used does not contain wax
compounds to seal the paint Ÿpage 195, “Waxing the car”.
Caution
To prevent damage to the paintwork:
•Do not use polishes and hard wax on painted parts with a matt finish or
on plastic parts.
•Do not polish your vehicle in a sandy or dusty environment.
Caring for plastic parts
Solvents will damage plastic parts.
If normal washing fails to clean plastic parts, clean them with special solvent-
free plastic cleaning and care products.
Caution
•The use of liquid air conditioners directly over the air vents of the vehicle
may damage the plastic parts if the liquid is accidentally spilled.
•Cleaning products which contain solvents will damage the material.
Cleaning windows and exterior mirrors
Cleaning the windows
– Moisten the windows with commercially available, alcohol based
glass cleaner.
– Dry the windows with a clean chamois leather or a lint-free cloth.
Removing snow
– Use a small brush to remove snow from the windows and mirrors.
Removing ice
– Use a de-icer spray.
Use a clean cloth or chamois leather to dry the windows. Chamois leathers
which have been used on painted surfaces are not suitable for use on
windows. They will be soiled with wax deposits which would smear the
windows.
If possible use a de-icing spray to remove ice. If you use an ice scraper, push
it in one direction only. Do not move it to and fro.
Use window cleaner or a silicone remover to clean off rubber, oil, grease and
silicone deposits.
Wax deposits have to be removed with a special cleaner which is available
from your Authorised Service Centre. Wax deposits on the windscreen could
cause the wiper blades to judder. A window cleanser specifically for removing
wax will stop the blades juddering if added to the windscreen washer fluid.
Grease removing cleansers will not remove wax deposits.
Caution
•Never use warm or hot water to remove snow and ice from windows and
mirrors. This could cause the glass to crack!

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The coolant additive G 12+ (dyed purple) may be mixed with G 12 (dyed red)
and also with G 11.
WARNING
Any work carried out in the engine compartment or on the engine must be
carried out cautiously.
•When working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety
warnings Ÿpage 209
•When the engine is warm or hot, the cooling system is pressurised! Do
not unscrew the cap on the expansion tank when the engine is hot. This is
a burn injury risk.
Caution
•When mixed with other additives the colour of G 12 will change to brown.
If this occurs you should have the coolant changed immediately. Failure to do
so will result in engine damage!
•If a lot of coolant has been lost, wait for the engine to cool down before
putting in cold coolant. This avoids damaging the engine. Large coolant
losses are an indication of leaks in the cooling system. See a specialised
workshop immediately and have the cooling system checked. Otherwise,
there is a risk of engine damage.
Washer fluid and windscreen wiper blades
Topping up washer fluid Y
The water for cleaning the windscreen should always be
mixed with washer fluid.
The windscreen washer and the headlight washing system are supplied with
fluid from the windscreen washer fluid container in the engine compartment.
The reservoir is located on the right-hand side of the engine compartment.
Plain water is not enough to clean the windscreen and headlights. We recom-
mend that you always add a product to the windscreen washer fluid.
Approved windscreen cleaning products exist on the market with high deter-
gent and anti-freeze properties, these may be added all-year-round. Please
follow the dilution instructions on the packaging.
Fig. 145 In the engine
compartment: Cap of
windscreen washer fluid
reservoir.

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsTips and MaintenanceTe c h n i c a l D a t a
WARNING
Any work carried out in the engine compartment or on the engine must be
carried out cautiously.
•When working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety
warnings Ÿpage 209
Caution
•Never put radiator anti-freeze or other additives into the windscreen
washer fluid.
•Always use approved windscreen cleansing products diluted as per
instructions. If you use other washer fluids or soap solutions, the tiny holes
in the fan-shaped nozzles could become blocked.
Changing the front windscreen wiper blades
Damaged wiper blades should be replaced immediately.
Check the condition of the wiper blades regularly. Change them as
required.
Change the windscreen wiper blades
– Lift the wiper arm away from the glass. Do not pull the arm by the
blade.
– Turn the wiper blade as shown by arrow Ÿfig. 146 as far as
it will go and then pull it off as shown by arrow Ÿfig. 147 .
– Push a new wiper blade of the same length and version onto the
wiper arm and turn the wiper blade to the stop against the direc-
tion shown by arrow .
– Place the wiper arm in the starting position.
These are available from SEAT Service®.
If the windscreen wipers scrape, they should be replaced if they are
damaged, or cleaned if they are soiled.
Fig. 146 Windscreen
wipers raised
Fig. 147 Removing front
wipers
A1
A2
A1

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Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Checking fluid levels
From time to time, the levels of the different fluids in the
vehicle must be checked. Never fill with incorrect fluids, to do
so may cause serious damage to the engine.
Engine oil dipstick
Oil filler neck
Brake fluid reservoir
Vehicle battery (underneath a cover)
Coolant temperature deposit
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
The checking and replenishment of the service fluids are carried out on the
components mentioned above. These operations are described in the
Ÿpage 209.Overview
Further explanations, instructions and restrictions on the technical data are
contained as of Ÿpage 257
Fig. 178 Diagram for the
location of the various
elements
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6