warning Seat Alhambra 2010 User Guide

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xAlways have damaged seatbelts replaced immediately by seat belts
approved for the vehicle in question by SEAT. Seat belts which have been
worn in an accident and stretched must be replaced by a qualified work-
shop. Renewal may be necessary even if there is no apparent damage. The
belt anchorage should also be checked.
xNever attempt to repair, modify or remove a seat belt yourself. All
repairs to seat belts, retractors and buckles must be carried out by a
specialist workshop.
Warning lamp
Some control and warning lamps on the instrument panel will come on to
check certain functions when the ignition is switched on. They will switch off
after a few seconds.
A signal will be heard for a maximum of 90 seconds if the seat belts are not
fastened as the car drives off and reaches a speed of more then 25 km/h or if
the seat belts are unfastened while the vehicle is in motion. The seat belt
warning lamp
h will also flash.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 3 Warning lamp on
the instrument panel
Lights up
or
flashesPossible causeSolution
h
Driver's seat belt not fastened
or front passenger's seat belt
not fastened if the front pas-
senger's seat is occupied.
Fasten seat belts!
hObjects on the front passen-
ger's seat.Remove any objects from the
front passenger's seat and store
them safely.
Fig. 4 Example of seat
belt status display for the
rear seats (here, a 7-seat
vehicle) on the instrument
panel. above the second
row and below the third
row of seats.

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The warning lamp h does not switch off until the driver and front passenger
fasten their seat belts while the ignition is switched on.
Seat belt status display for rear seats
The seat belt status display on the instrument panel informs the driver, when
the ignition is switched on, whether any passengers in the rear seats have
fastened their seat belts. The symbol
h indicates that the passenger in this
seat has fastened “his or her” seat belt Ÿpage 17, fig. 4.
The seat belt status is displayed for around 30 seconds when a seat belt in
the rear seats is fastened or unfastened. You can switch off this display by
pressing the button.
The seat belt status flashes for a maximum of 30 seconds when a seat belt in
the rear seats is unfastened while the vehicle is in motion. A signal will also
be heard if the vehicle is travelling at over 25 km/h.
The rear seat display can be enabled or disabled by a Technical Service.
WARNING
Unbuckled or badly buckled seat belts increase the risk of severe or even
fatal injuries. The optimal protection from seat belts can be achieved only
if you use them properly.
Why wear seat belts?
Frontal collisions and the laws of physics
0.0 / SET
Fig. 5 Vehicle about to hit
a wall: the occupants are
not wearing seat belts.
Fig. 6 The vehicle hits
the wall: the occupants
are not wearing seat
belts.

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Seat belts
Using seat belts
Checklist
Using seat belts Ÿ:
xCheck the condition of all the seat belts at regular intervals.
xKeep the seat belts clean.
xKeep the belt web, the latch plate and the buckle free of foreign bodies
and liquids.
xDo not jam or damage the seat belt or the latch plate when closing the
door, for example.
xNever remove, modify or repair the seat belt or belt fastening mecha-
nisms.
xFasten your seat belt properly before each trip and keep it fastened.
Twisted seat belt
If it is difficult to remove the seat belt from the guide, the seat belt may have
become twisted inside the side trim after being wound too quickly on unfas-
tening:
xPull out the seat belt completely, carefully pulling on the latch plate.
xUntwist the belt and guide it back, assisting it by hand.
The seat belt must be fastened even if it is impossible to untwist it. In this
case, the twisted area must not be in an area in direct contact with your body.
Have the seat belt untwisted urgently by a qualified workshop.
WARNING
An improperly handled seat belt increases the risk of sustaining severe or
fatal injuries.
xRegularly check that the seat belts and their components are in perfect
condition.
xAlways keep your seat belt clean.
xDo not jam or damage the seat belt or rub it with sharp edges.
xMake sure there are no liquids or foreign bodies on the latch plate and
in the buckle.
WARNING (continued)

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Fastening or unfastening a seat belt with one buckle
Properly worn seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in the position that most
protects them in the event of an accident or sudden braking Ÿ.Fastening the seat belt
Fasten your seat belt before each trip.
xAdjust the front seat and head restraint correctly Ÿpage 10.
xEngage the backrest of the rear seat in an upright position Ÿ.
xPull the latch plate and place the belt webbing evenly across your chest
and lap. Do not twist the seat belt when doing so Ÿ.
xEngage the latch plate in the buckle of the corresponding seat Ÿfig. 10.
xPull the belt to ensure that the latch plate is securely engaged in the
buckle.
Unfastening the seat belt
The seat belt must not be unfastened until the vehicle has come to a standstill
Ÿ.
xPress the red button on the buckle Ÿfig. 11. The latch plate is released
from the buckle.
xGuide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up easily and the trim will not
be damaged.
WARNING
An incorrectly worn seat belt web can cause severe or fatal injuries in the
event of an accident.
xThe seat belt cannot offer its full protection unless the backrests are in
an upright position and the seat belt is worn correctly, according to your
size.
xUnbuckling your seat belt while the vehicle is in motion can cause
severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Fig. 10 Insert the latch
plate into the buckle.
Fig. 11 Release the latch
plate from the buckle.

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Fastening or unfastening the seat belt with two buckles
Properly worn seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in the position that most
protects them in the event of an accident or sudden braking Ÿ.
The seat belts for the centre seat in the second row of seats and for the seats
in the third row of seats are fastened using two buckles.
Fastening the seat belt
Fasten your seat belt before each trip.
xAdjust the rear seat and head restraint correctly Ÿpage 10.
xEngage the backrest of the rear seat in an upright position Ÿ.
xUse latch plate of the belt Ÿfig. 12 to pull the seat belt down. Do not
twist the seat belt when doing so Ÿ.
xEngage the latch plate in the buckle of the corresponding seat .
xUse the latch plate Ÿfig. 12 to pull the seat belt across your lap.
xEngage the latch plate in the buckle of the corresponding seat .
xPull the belt to ensure that both latch plates are securely engaged in the
buckles.
Unfastening the seat belt
The seat belt must not be unfastened until the vehicle has come to a standstill
Ÿ.
xPress the red button on the buckle Ÿfig. 12 . The latch plate is
released from the buckle.
xPress the red button on the buckle Ÿfig. 12 . The latch plate is
released from the buckle.
xGuide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up easily and the trim will not
be damaged.
WARNING
An incorrectly worn seat belt web can cause severe or fatal injuries in the
event of an accident.
xThe seat belt cannot offer its full protection unless the backrests are in
an upright position and the seat belt is worn correctly, according to your
size.
xUnbuckling your seat belt while the vehicle is in motion can cause
severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Note
Seat belts with two buckles include a diagram to show how to fasten the seat
belt.
Fig. 12 Fasten the seat
belt on the centre seat in
the second row of seats.
A1
A1AA
A2
A2AB
AA
AB

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Adapting the position of the belt webbing to your size
The seat belt can be adapted using the following equipment:
xBelt height adjustment for the front seats.
xSeat height adjustment (front seats).
WARNING
An incorrectly worn seat belt web can cause severe injuries in the event of
an accident or sudden braking or manoeuvre.
xThe seat belt cannot provide optimum protection if it is not correctly
worn and the backrest is not tilted slightly backwards.
xThe seat belt itself or a loose seat belt can cause severe injuries if the
belt moves from hard areas of the body to soft areas (e.g. the stomach).
xThe shoulder part of the seat belt must lie on the centre of the shoulder,
never across the neck or the arm.
xThe seat belt must lie flat and fit comfortably on the torso
xThe lap part of the seat belt must lie across the pelvis, never across the
stomach. The seat belt must lie flat and fit comfortably on the pelvis Pull
the belt tight if necessary to take up any slack.
xFor pregnant women, the lap part of the seat belt must lie as low as
possible over the pelvis and always lie flat, “surrounding” the stomach.
xDo not twist the seat belt while it is fastened.
xNever pull the seat belt away from your body using your hand.
xDo not lie the seat belt across rigid or fragile objects, e.g. glasses, pens
or keys.
xNever use seat belt clips, retaining rings or similar instruments to alter
the position of the belt webbing.
Note
If you physical constitution prevents you from maintaining the correct posi-
tion of the belt webbing, contact a qualified workshop for help with any special devices to ensure the optimum protection of the seat belt and airbag.
SEAT recommends visiting a qualified workshop.
Belt height adjustment
Using the height adjusters for the front seats and the outer seats of the
second row, the position of the seat belts can be adjusted in the shoulder
area according to the height of the occupant:
xKeep the guide device pressed down in the direction of the arrow
Ÿfig. 15.
xMove the guide device up or down until the seat belt lies over the centre
of your shoulder Ÿpage 25, “Seat belt position”.
xRelease the guide device.
xPull the belt sharply to check that the device is engaged securely.
Fig. 15 Next to the front
seats: belt height
adjuster.

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WARNING
Never adjust the belt height while the vehicle is in motion.
Seat belt tensioners
Automatic belt retainer, belt tension device, belt tension
limiter
Seat belts are part of the vehicle safety concept Ÿpage 33 and consist of the
following important functions:
Automatic belt retainer
Every seat belt is equipped with an automatic belt retainer on the shoulder
belt. If the belt is pulled slowly or during normal driving, the system allows for
total freedom of movement on the shoulder belt. However, during sudden
braking, during travel in mountains or bends and during acceleration, the
automatic belt retainer on the seat belt is locked is pulled quickly.
Belt tension devices
The seat belts on the front seats and the outer seats of the second row are
equipped with belt tension devices.
Sensors will trigger the belt tension devices during severe head-on, lateral
and rear collisions and retract and tighten the seat belts. If the seat belt is
loose, it is retracted to reduce the forwards movement of occupants or move-
ment in the direction of the collision. The belt tension device works in combi-
nation with the airbag system. The belt tension device will not be triggered in
the event of the vehicle overturning if the side airbags are not deployed.
If the belt tension device is triggered, a fine dust is produced. This is normal
and it is not an indication of fire in the vehicle.Belt tension limiter
The belt tension limiter reduces the force of the seat belt on the body in the
event of an accident.
Note
The relevant safety requirements must be observed when the vehicle or
components of the system are scrapped. A qualified workshop is familiar with
these requirements Ÿpage 27.
Service and disposal of belt tension devices
If you work on the belt tension devices or remove and install other parts of the
vehicle when performing other repair work, the seat belt may be damaged.
The consequence may be that, in the event of an accident, the belt tension
devices function incorrectly or not at all.
So that the effectiveness of the belt tension device is not reduced and that
removed parts do not cause any injuries or environmental pollution, regula-
tions must be observed. These requirements are known to qualified dealer-
ships.
WARNING
Improper handling and homemade repairs of seat belts, automatic belt
retainers and tension devices increase the risk of sustaining severe or fatal
injuries. The belt tension device may fail to trigger or may trigger in the
wrong circumstances.
xNever attempt to repair, adjust or remove or install parts of the belt
tension devices or seat belts. Any work must be performed by a qualified
workshop only Ÿpage 285.
xBelt tension devices and automatic belt retainers cannot be repaired
and must be replaced.

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Airbag system
Brief introduction
Introduction
Front airbags have been installed for both driver and passenger. The front
airbags can also protect the chest and head of driver and passenger if the
seats, seat belts head restraints and, for the driver, the steering wheel are
correctly adjusted and used. Airbags are considered as additional safety
equipment. An airbag cannot replace the safety belt, which must be worn at
all times, even in front seats where front airbags have been installed.
Additional information and warnings:
xDriving tips Ÿpage 7
xCorrect sitting positions Ÿpage 10
xSeat belts Ÿpage 22
xChild seats (accessories) Ÿpage 42
xCare and cleaning of the vehicle interior Ÿpage 278
xAccessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications Ÿpage 285
xNotes for the user Ÿpage 283
WARNING
Never exclusively trust the airbag system as a means of protection.
xEven when triggered, airbag protection is only auxiliary.
xThe airbags provide the best protection when the seat belts are prop-
erly fastened, thus reducing the risk of sustaining injuries Ÿpage 22,
“Seat belts”.
xBefore each trip, every occupant must sit properly, correctly fasten the
seat belt belonging to his or her seat and keeping it fastened throughout
the trip. This rule is valid for all occupants.
WARNING
Occupants sitting in the front of the vehicle must never carry any objects in
the deployment space between them and the airbags, as this increases the
risk of sustaining injuries if the airbag is triggered. This modifies the
airbag deployment space or the objects may fly uncontrollably and hit your
body.
xNever carry objects in your hand or on your lap while the vehicle is in
motion.
xNever transport objects on the front passenger seat. In the event of
sudden braking and manoeuvres, the objects may end up in the airbag
deployment space and fly uncontrollably around the vehicle interior if the
airbag is activated.
xOccupants of the front and outer rear seats must never carry any other
people, pets or objects in the deployment space between them and the
airbags. Make sure children and other passengers also respect this recom-
mendation.
WARNING
The airbag system provides protection for one accident only. If they have
been deployed, they must be replaced.
WARNING (continued)

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xEnsure deployed airbags and the system components involved are
immediately replaced with new, SEAT-approved components for the
vehicle.
xHave any repairs or modifications carried out at a qualified workshop.
Qualified workshops have the necessary tools, diagnostics equipment,
repair information and qualified personnel.
xNever fit recycled or reused airbag components in your vehicle.
xNever modify the airbag system components.
WARNING
If the airbags are triggered, a fine dust is produced. This is normal and it is
not an indication of fire in the vehicle.
xThis fine dust may irritate the skin and eyes and cause breathing diffi-
culties, particularly in people suffering from or who have suffered from
asthma or other illnesses of the respiratory tract. To reduce breathing diffi-
culties, get out of the vehicle and open and doors and windows to breath in
fresh air.
xShould you touch the dust, wash your hands and face using a mild soap
and water before you eat.
xPrevent the dust from affecting the eyes or open wounds.
xRinse your eyes with water if you have dust in them.
WARNING
Solvents cause the surfaces of the airbag modules to become porous. If an
airbag is accidentally triggered, the detachment of plastic parts could
cause serious injury.
xNever clean the instrument panel and the surfaces of the airbag
modules with cleaners containing solvents.
WARNING (continued)

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Warning lamp
Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched. This signals that the lamp is working properly. They
will switch off after a few seconds.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG
/&&  warning lamp does not remain lit or if it is
lit together with the control lamp T on the instrument panel and the front
passenger airbag is disabled, there may be a fault in the airbag system
Ÿ.
WARNING
In the event of a fault in the airbag system, the airbag may not trigger
correctly, may fail to trigger or may even trigger unexpectedly, leading to
severe or fatal injuries.
xHave the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist workshop.
Fig. 16 Warning lamp for
disabling the front
passenger airbag on the
instrument panel.
lights upDigitPossible causeSolution
TInstrument panelFault in airbag system and seat belt tensioners.Have the system checked immediately by a specialist
workshop.
/&& Dash panelFault in the airbag system.Have the system checked immediately by a specialist
workshop.
Front passenger airbag disabled.Check whether the airbag should remain disabled.