ABS Seat Alhambra 2010 Owner's Guide

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xAlways check that the dyes used in clothing are fast to prevent them from
staining the upholstery. This is particularly true for clear-coloured upholstery.
Caution
Failure to observe the instructions in the check list for caring for your uphol-
stery could result in damage or discolouration of the upholstery and covers.
xAlways follow the check list and perform the necessary operations.
Note
SEAT recommends you take the vehicle to a qualified workshop to treat any
stains on the upholstery caused by the discolouration of clothing.
Cleaning upholstery, textile covers and Alcantara® material
Normal cleaning
xBefore applying cleaning products, please read the instructions for
handling and the warnings shown on the container.
xThe upholstery, textile covers, Alcantara® material and mats should be
regularly vacuumed (with vacuum brush).
xWe recommend that you use a soft sponge or lint-free, micro-fibre cloth
for normal cleaning Ÿ.
xClean Alcantara® surfaces with a damp lint-free cotton, wool or micro-
fibre cloth used for normal cleaning Ÿ.
General superficial dirt on upholstery and textile covers can be cleaned with
a normal foam cleaning product.
If the upholstery and the material trims are very dirty, we recommend you
have them cleaned by a specialist cleaning form.Cleaning stains
It may be necessary to clean the whole surface and not only the stain itself.
Especially if the surface has been dirtied through normal use. Otherwise, the
stained area may become lighter than the rest of the surface after treatment.Caution
Brushes should only be used to clean the mats and floor mat! Other surfaces
may be damaged if a brush is used.
Caution
Do not use steam cleaning equipment, as the dirt becomes more incrusted in
the material when steam is applied.
Type of stainCleaning the vehicle
Water-based stains,
e.g. coffee or fruit
juice.„ Use a sponge and wipe with a solution of water
and wool wash.
„ Dry the area gently with a soft dry cloth.
Persistent stains,
e.g. chocolate or
make-up.„ Apply cleaning paste a) directly to the stain and
treat.
„ Next, rinse with clean water using a sponge or
damp cloth to remove the cleaning product deposits.
„ Carefully dry the area with an absorbent dry cloth.
a)Bile soap can be used as a cleaning paste.
Grease-based
stains, e.g. oil or lip-
stick.„ Apply a neutral soap or cleaning pastea) and treat
the stain.
„ Apply absorbent material to loose colorants or par-
ticles of grease.
„ Then rinse the area with clean water. Take care not
to soak the upholstery.

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Caution
xAlcantara® upholsteries should never be soaked.
xDo not use leather cleaning products, solvents, wax polish, shoe cream,
spot removers or similar products on Alcantara®.
xNever use brushes for cleaning damp material as they could damage the
surface.
xDo not use steam cleaning equipment, as the dirt becomes more
incrusted in the material when steam is applied.
Cleaning and care of real leather upholstery
In the event of query regarding the care or cleaning of the leather in your
vehicle, please ask a Technical Service or specialised workshop.
Cleaning and care
Untreated Nappa is delicate as it is not covered with a layer of colour.
xUse a suitable impregnating cream with ultra-violet protection at regular
intervals and after cleaning. This cream will nourish and moisturise the
leather, keep it supple and able to breathe. It will also form a protective film.
xClean the leather every two to three months and remove fresh dirt as
necessary.
xLeather should be treated every six months with a suitable leather care
product Ÿ.
xWhen using care and cleaning products, only apply the minimum
required quantities.
xRemove stains from fresh ball-pen and other inks, lipstick, shoe cream
and similar stains as soon as possible.
xCaring for coloured leather. A special coloured cream will renew the colour
of the leather when required and will eliminate differences in colour.
xThen wipe off with a soft, dry cloth.
Cleaning the vehicle
SEAT recommends the use of a damp cotton or wool cloth for general
cleaning.
Do not let the water soak through the leather or soak into the seams.
Caution
xOn no account use solvents, wax polish, shoe cream, spot removers or
similar materials.
Type of stainCleaning the vehicle
More stubborn dirt„ Apply a mild soap and water solution a) using a
cloth. (Squeeze out the cloth well before applica-
tion).
„ Carefully dry the area with an absorbent dry cloth.
a)Mild soap and water solution: two table spoons of neutral soap per litre of water.
Water-based stains,
e.g. coffee, tea, fruit
juice, blood, etc.„ Remove fresh stains with an absorbent cloth.
„ Use a suitable cleaning product to treat dried-in
stains Ÿ.
Grease-based
stains, e.g. oil or lip-
stick, etc.„ Remove fresh stains with an absorbent cloth.
„ Use a suitable cleaning product if the stain has not
yet penetrated the surface Ÿ.
„ Treat dry stains with a grease-removal spray Ÿ.
Dry difficult stains,
e.g. ink, felt-tip pen,
nail varnish, pig-
ment dispersions or
shoe polish.„ Carefully dry the area with an absorbent dry cloth.
„ Clean using a special stain remover suitable for
use on leather.

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xIn the event of spilt liquids, dry immediately with an absorbent cloth to
prevent the liquid penetrating through the leather.
Caution
If the car is left standing in the sun for long periods, the leather should be
protected against direct sunlight to prevent it from fading.
Note
However, slight colour variations will arise in normal use.
Cleaning leather upholstery
Only use water and neutral cleaning products to clean imitation leather
upholstery.
Caution
On no account use solvents, wax polish, shoe cream, spot removers or similar
materials on imitation leather. These will stiffen the material, making it more
likely to crack sooner.
Cleaning storage compartments, drinks holders and ashtray
Cleaning storage compartments and drinks holders
Some storage compartments and drinks holders have a removable rubber
mat.
xUse a clean, damp, lint-free cloth to clean parts.
xIf this does not provide satisfactory results, we recommend using a
special solvent-free plastic cleaning product.
Cleaning the ashtray
xExtract the ashtray and empty it.
xClean the ashtray with a dishcloth.
Use a toothpick or similar to remove ash from the area where cigarettes are
stubbed out.
Care and cleaning of plastic parts, wooden trim and the
instrument panel
xUse a clean, damp, lint-free cloth to clean parts.
xClean plastic parts (inside and outside the vehicle) and the instrument
panel with a special solvent-free product for the care and cleaning of plastic,
approved by SEAT Ÿ.
xWash wooden trims with a mild soap and water solution.
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.

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Checking and refilling levels
Filling the tank
Introduction
The fuel tank flap is on the rear right of the vehicle.
Additional information and warnings:
xFuel Ÿpage 297
xSelective Catalytic Reduction (AdBlue) Ÿpage 300
xWorking in the engine compartment Ÿpage 304
WARNING
Refuelling or handling fuel carelessly can cause an explosion or fire
resulting in serious burns and injuries.
xAlways make sure that you correctly close the fuel cap to avoid evapo-
ration and fuel spillage.
xFuels are highly explosive and inflammable substances that can cause
serious burns and injuries.
xFuel could leak out or be spilt if the engine is not switched off or if the
filler fuel nozzle is not fully inserted into the tank filler neck when refuel-
ling. This could lead to a fire, explosion and severe injuries.
xWhen refuelling, turn off the engine, the auxiliary heating
(Ÿpage 187) and turn off the ignition for safety reasons.
xAlways turn off mobile telephones, radio apparatus and other radio
wave emitting equipment before refuelling. Electromagnetic waves could
cause sparks and lead to a fire.
xNever enter the vehicle while refuelling. If it is absolutely necessary to
enter the vehicle, close the door and touch a metal surface before touching
the filler nozzle again. This will prevent the generation of static electricity.
Sparks could cause a fire when refuelling.
xNever handle fuel close to open flames, sparks or objects with slow
combustion (e.g. cigarettes).
xAvoid static electricity and electro-magnetic radiation when refuelling.
xObserve the safety regulations of the service station.
xNever spill fuel on the vehicle or in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
For safety reasons, SEAT does not recommend carrying a spare fuel canister
in the vehicle. Fuel could be spilled and catch fire, above all in case of an
accident and this applies to a full container as well as empty containers.
This could lead to explosions, fires and injuries.
xObserve the following if you exceptionally have to carry fuel in a
canister:
Never place a fuel container to fill it inside the vehicle or on the
vehicle, for example, in the luggage compartment or on the tailgate.
Filling in these circumstances could create an electrostatic charge and
spark that could ignite fuel fumes.
Always place the canister on the ground to fill it.
Insert the fuel nozzle into the mouth of the canister as far as
possible.
If you are using a metal fuel canister, the nozzle must always touch
the canister while it is being filled to avoid static electricity.
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Components
The set of on-board tools depends on the vehicle equipment. The following is
a description for a vehicle with all options.
The individual elements of the on-board toolkit Ÿfig. 207
Adapter for antitheft bolt. SEAT recommend you carry the wheel bolt
adapter in the vehicle tool kit at all times. The code number of the anti-
theft wheel bolt is stamped on the front of the adapter. In case it is lost,
another adapter can be ordered using this number. Note the antitheft
bolt code for the wheels and keep it in a place other than the vehicle.
Towing eye, removable.
Wheel spanner.
Jack. Fold the jack before returning it to the toolkit.
Jack. Before storing the jack in the toolkit, fold its hook.
Screwdriver with hexagon socket in the handle for screwing and
unscrewing the wheel bolts once loosened. The screwdriver bit is inter-changeable. The screwdriver may be found underneath the wheel
spanner.
Wire hook for pulling off the wheel cover, integral hubcaps and the wheel
bolt caps.
Foldable wedges*
The foldable wedges are with the on-board tools Ÿfig. 207.
Assembling the foldable wedges
xLift the base plate Ÿfig. 208 .
xInsert the two “tabs” of the base plate into its openings.
Improper use
The foldable wedges are used to block the wheel diagonally opposite to the
wheel being changed.
Fig. 207 Components of
the onboard tool kit.
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
Fig. 208 To unfold the
foldable wedges.
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Vehicle fuses
Only replace fuses with a fuse of the same amperage (same colour and mark-
ings) and size.Identifying fuses by colours
To open the dashboard fuse box
xReach behind the cover with your hand Ÿfig. 209 and pull forwards.
To open the engine compartment fuse box
xOpen the bonnet ’ Ÿpage 304.
xMove the attachment tabs forwards, in the direction indicated by the
arrow to release the fuse box cover Ÿfig. 210.
xThen lift the cover out.
xTo fit the cover, place it on the fuse box. Push the attachment tabs back,
in the opposite direction indicated by the arrow until they click audibly into
place.
In is possible that there are more fuses behind a cover in the lower left-hand
side of the luggage compartment.
Fig. 209 On the driver-
side dashboard: fuse box
cover.
Fig. 210 In the engine
compartment: fuse box
cover.
ColourAmp rating
purple3
light brown5
Brown7,5
Red10
Blue15
Yellow20
White or transparent25
Green30
orange40

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To replace the tailgate light bulbs
Complete operations only in the sequence given:
Fig. 219 On the boot lid:
Remove the cover.
Fig. 220 On the boot lid:
Remove the lamp holder.
1.Always take the checklist into account and take the necessary
actions Ÿpage 361.
2.Open the tailgate Ÿpage 97.
3.Extract the cover carefully using the flat part of the screwdriver as a
lever (Ÿpage 354, fig. 207) on the indent Ÿfig. 219 .
4.Release the lamp holder connector by pulling on the red connector
block.
5.Press on the attachment tabs in the direction of the arrow
Ÿfig. 220 and pull out the lamp holder.
6.Replace the faulty bulb by a new identical bulb.
7.Install the lamp holder. The attachment tabs should audibly click
into place.
8.Insert the cover. The cover should lock into place.
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To change the bulb
Assembling the tail light units
Complete operations only in the sequence given:
5.Unscrew the attachment screw Ÿpage 367, fig. 221 using the
screwdriver from the on-board tools Ÿpage 353. The bolt is
secured in its position.
6.Extract the tail light from the bodywork by carefully pulling back-
wards.
7.Pull the red strip on the connector and extract the connector.
8.Disassemble the tail light unit and place it on a flat, clean surface.
9.To release the lamp holder, press on the attachment tabs
Ÿpage 367, fig. 222 to in the direction of the arrow.
10.Remove the lamp holder from the tail light unit.
11.Replace the faulty bulb by a new identical bulb.
12.Place the lamp holder in the tail light unit. The attachment tabs
should audibly click into place.
13.Insert the connector and press the red attachment strip in so that
the connector is locked into place.
Rear light, leftRear light, right
A2
A1A4
Rear light, leftRear light, right
14.Carefully insert the tail light unit into the opening in the bodywork.
To do this, insert the upper tail light unit guide into the attachment
ring.
15.Tighten the white attachment screw using the screwdriver from the
on-board tools.
16.Ensure that the tail light unit has been correctly fitted and is firmly
secured.
17.Replace the cap and rotate it
90° in the opposite direction of
the arrow.Move the 12 V socket support
upwards gently until it is correctly
closed.
18.Close the storage compartment.
19.Close the tailgate Ÿpage 97.
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Changing the number plate light
Complete operations only in the sequence given:
Fig. 223 On the rear
bumper: number plate
lights.Fig. 224 Number plate
light: To remove the lamp
holder.
Fixed number plate lightBolted number plate light
1.Always take the checklist into account and take the necessary actions Ÿpage 361.
2.Press the flat part of the screwdriver included in the vehicle on-board
tools (Ÿpage 354, fig. 207) in the direction of the arrow, in the groove
of the number plate light Ÿfig. 223.Unscrew the number plate light screws using the screwdriver from the
on-board tools (Ÿpage 354, fig. 207).
3.Detach the number plate light.
4.Press on the connector lock in the direction of the arrow Ÿfig. 224
and pull out the connector.Separate the attachment tabs from the rear panel of the number plate
light by pressing.
5.Rotate the lamp holder in the direction of the arrow Ÿfig. 224 and
extract it with the lamp.Take the lamp holder out of the number plate light.
6.Replace the faulty bulb by a new identical bulb.
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7.Insert the lamp holder into the number plate light and rotate all the way
in the opposite direction to the arrow Ÿpage 369, fig. 224 .Insert the lamp holder into the number plate light.
8.Plug the connector into the lamp holder.Press on the attachment tabs. The lamp holder must be firmly attached
to the number plate light.
9.Insert the number plate light carefully into the opening on the bumper. Ensure that the number plate light is in the correct position.
10.Insert the number plate light into the bumper until it audibly clicks into
place.Tighten the attachment screws for the number plate light using the
screwdriver.
Fixed number plate lightBolted number plate light
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