technical data Seat Alhambra 2011 Owner's Manual

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Driving Distance from the vehicle to the
ob
s
tacle Acoustic sig-
nal Displayed in colour on
the sc r
een: colour of the
segment if an obstacle is recognised in front: approx. 31 – 120 cm
behind: ap
pr

ox. 31 – 160 cm beeping
sound Yellow
approx. 0 – 30 cm
in fr
ont or be-
hind a) permanent
sound Red
a)
The permanent sound starts at a somewhat greater distance on vehicles with a factory-fit-
ted t o

wing bracket.
With towing bracket
A specific image is displayed on the screen of vehicles with a factory-fitted
towing bracket and an electrically connected trailer. In this case, the distan-
ces behind the vehicle are not indicated.
Switching the parking sensor system sound on and off
If the  button on the radio or navigation system screen may mute the
sound of OP

S warnings. To switch the warnings back on, press the button
again briefly.
When the OPS is switched off and back on again, muting is cancelled. Error
messages cannot be switched off. WARNING
Do not be distracted from the traffic when looking at the screen. 
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● To ensure that the system works properly, the bumper sensors must be
k ept
clean, free of ice and snow and uncovered.
● The bumper sensors may become damaged or misaligned, for example,
when parkin
g.
● When cleaning the sensors with high-pressure or steam cleaning equip-
ment, spra
y the sensors briefly at a distance of no less than 10 cm. Note
Contact a specialist workshop with any system faults. SEAT recommends
vi s

iting a Technical Service. 
Parking using the park assist system Fig. 144 Detailed view of
the centr
e c

onsole: but-
ton to switch the park as-
sist system on manually. Fig. 145 Gap detected: Engage the reverse gear to park (parallel or nose/tail to the
kerb).
Pr ep

aring to park
● The traction control system ASR (TCS) must be turned on ⇒ page 183.
● P

arallel parking: pres
s the button  at speeds up to 50 km/h
once.
When the f
unction is enabled, the button ⇒ fig. 144 will light up.
● Perpendicular parking: pres
s the button  at speeds up to 50 km/h
twic e
. When the function is enabled, the button ⇒ fig. 144 will light up.
● If necessary, press the  button once more to change parking mode.
● Apply the turn signal indicator for the side on which a gap is to be detec-
ted f or p

arking. The instrument panel displays the side corresponding to the
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● A suitable parking space length is at least 1.1 m greater than the length
of the
vehicle.
● If the results of the park assist system are not as good after changing
the wheels, the sys
tem must memorise the perimeter of the new wheels.
This process is performed automatically while the vehicle is in motion. To
help this process, turn slowly (at less than 20 km/h), e.g. in an empty car
park. 
Leaving a parking space using the Park Assist system Driving off
●
Switch on the engine.
● Press button  . When the function is enabled, the button
⇒ fig. 144
wi l

l light up.
● Apply the turn signal indicator for the side on which you want to leave
the parkin
g space.
● Select reverse gear.
● Follow the instructions given by the park assist system.
● When the next indication appears, release the steering wheel ⇒  in
Park in

g using the park assist system on page 204: The system will move the
steering wheel! Observe the surrounding area.
● Observe the surrounding area and accelerate carefully at a maximum of
up to 7 km/h.
● The park

assist system is only r
esponsible for moving the steering wheel
during the manoeuvre. The driver applies the accelerator, the clutch, the
gears and the brake.
● When it is possible to leave the parking space, the Park Assist system
wil

l stop. Take control of the steering and when traffic conditions permit,
leave the parking space. Automatic stoppage of the manoeuvre
The park a

ssist system stops the manoeuvre in the event of one of the fol-
lowing:
● Driving faster than 7 km/h.
● The driver moves the steering wheel.
● A sliding door is opened. To restart the manoeuvre, close the sliding
door and pres
s the button  again.
● There is a system malfunction (system temporarily unavailable).
● The ASR (TCS) system is switched off or the ASR (TCS) or ESC (ESP) is
work in

g. WARNING
The steering wheel turns quickly automatically when leaving a parking
sp ac

e using the park assist system. Placing your hand between the steer-
ing wheel spokes could lead to injuries. 
Park Assist brake operation The Park Assist system helps the driver by braking automatically. Automatic
brak
in

g does not relieve the driver of responsibility for controlling the accel-
erator, brake and clutch ⇒  .
Brak in

g to avoid damage at excess speed
It is possible that the system operates the brakes to reduce excess speed.
The parking manoeuvre can then continue. The brakes will intervene during
each parking process.
Braking to minimise damage
When approaching an obstacle, the vehicle may brake automatically. In cer-
tain circumstances (for example, storm, detection of ultrasounds, vehicle Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Rear Assist system*
Introduction The camera fitted to the tailgate helps drivers during parking or reversing
manoeu
vr
es. The camera image and certain orientation points generated by
the system are indicated on the factory-fitted radio or navigation system
screen.
Two types of location point (modes) can be selected:
● Mode 1: reverse parking perpendicular to the road (e.g. in a car park).
● Mode 2: r

everse parking parallel to the curb.
The mode can be c
hanged by pressing the button on the radio or navigation
system screen. Only the mode to which the points can be changed will be
displayed.
Additional information and warnings:
● Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications ⇒ page 257WARNING
Use of the camera to calculate the distance from obstacles (people, vehi-
cl e

s, etc.) is inaccurate and may cause accidents and severe injuries.
● The camera lens expands and distorts the field of vision and displays
the obj
ects on the screen in a different, vague manner.
● Some objects may not be displayed or may not be very clear (e.g. very
thin post
s or fences), due to the resolution of the monitor or if the light is
dim.
● The camera has blind spots in which obstacles and people are not
regi
stered.
● Keep the camera lens clean and clear of snow and ice. Do not cover it. WARNING
The intelligent technology in the rear assist system cannot change the
limits impo

sed by the laws of physics and by the system itself. Careless
or uncontrolled use of the rear assist system may result in severe injuries
and accidents. The system is not a replacement for driver awareness.
● Adjust your speed and driving style to visibility, road, traffic and
weather c
onditions.
● Always keep a close eye on the area around the vehicle and always
look to
wards where you are parking. The display shows the path of the
rear end of the vehicle using the current steering angle. The front of the
vehicle turns more in comparison with the rear.
● Do not be distracted from the traffic when looking at the screen.
● Always observe the area around the vehicle, as the cameras do not al-
way
s detect children, animals or objects.
● The system might not show all areas clearly.
● Only use the rear assist system when the tailgate is completely
closed. CAUTION
● The camera only displays 2D images on the screen. Due to the lack of
depth, it might

be difficult or impossible to recognise protruding objects or
cracks in the road.
● The cameras may not always be able to detect objects such as thin rails,
fence
s, posts and trees, etc. This could result in damage to your car. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Things to note 1) Do not use the rear assist system in the following cases:
– If there is a fault in the dynamic chassis control (DCC).
– If the image displayed is not very clear or reliable (low visibility or dirty
len
s). – If the space behind the vehicle cannot be clearly or completely recog-
nised.
– If the vehicle has been overloaded at the rear.
– If the driver is not familiar with the system.
– If the tailgate is open.
– If the position and installation angle of the camera have been changed,
e.g. in a r
e
ar-end collision. Have a specialised workshop check the system. 2) Optical illusions of the camera (examples)
The rear assist camera produces two-dimensional images. Any cracks in or
ob
j

ects protruding from the ground or from other vehicles are more diffi-
cult to spot or cannot be seen due to a lack of depth in the image dis-
played. Objects or other vehicles may seem to be closer or further away than what
they r
e

ally are: – On changing from a flat surface to a slope or gradient.
– On changing from a slope or gradient to a flat surface.
– If the vehicle has been overloaded at the rear.
– On approaching protruding objects. These objects may be outside the
angl
e of

vision of the camera when reversing. Cleaning the camera lens
Keep the c
amer

a lens clean and clear of snow and ice:
● Moisten the lens using a commercially available, alcohol-based glass
cle

aning agent and clean the lens with a dry cloth ⇒  .
● Remove snow using a small brush.
● Use de-icing spray to remove any ice ⇒  . CAUTION
● Never use abrasive cleaners to clean the camera lens.
● Nev er r

emove snow or ice from the camera lens using warm or hot water.
This c
ould damage the lens. Note
● SEAT recommends that you practise parking with the rear assist system
in a quiet loc

ation or in a car park to become familiar with the system, in-
cluding the orientation lines and their function.
● The orientation lines will not be displayed on the screen if the tailgate is
open or the factor
y-fitted towing bracket is electrically connected to a trailer. 
Parking perpendicular to the road (mode 1) Fig. 148 Display: orien-
tation line
s

for the park-
ing space behind the ve-
hicle. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Parking the vehicle
● Stop the vehicle 1 m away parallel to the parking space and select re-
ver se g
ear.
● Switch on mode 2 on the navigation system screen for parallel parking.
● Slowly reverse and turn the steering wheel so that the surface displayed
yello
w on the screen stops in front of any obstacles 5 (e.g. another vehi-
cl e).
● T
urn the steering wheel fully towards the space and reverse slowly.
● When the yellow line 3 touches the side limit of the space, e.g. the bor-
der or curb (m agnif

ying glass), turn the steering wheel fully in the opposite
direction.
● Continue reversing until the vehicle is inside the space, parallel to the
roa

d. Correct the position if necessary. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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CCS temporarily switched off. The set speed is displayed in small fig-
ure s.
S
ystem error. Contact a specialist workshop.
CCS switched on. The speed memory is empty.
The CCS is switched on. The set speed is displayed in large figures. WARNING
If the warning lamps and messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall in
traffic, or m a

y cause accidents and severe injuries.
● Never ignore the warning lamps or text messages.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible. CAUTION
Failure to heed the warning lamps and text messages when they appear
ma y

result in faults in the vehicle. 
A B
C
D Cruise control operation
Fig. 151 On the left of
the st
eerin

g column: con-
trol lever for cruise con-
trol system. Function Control position,
contr
o

l operations
⇒ fig. 151 Action
Switching on the
crui
se c

ontrol sys-
tem. Click
ON 1 The system is switched on. The
sys
t
em does not maintain the
speed because there is still no
speed set. Switching on the
crui
se c

ontrol sys-
tem. SET button
A The current speed is stored and
maint
ained. Temporarily
swit
c

hing off the
cruise control sys-
tem. Press
CANCEL 2 or
eng
ag
e the clutch
or the brake The cruise control system is
swit
c
hed off temporarily. The
speed setting will remain stored. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Lane Assist system* Introduction Additional information and warnings:
●
SEAT information system ⇒ pag e 62
● A
ccessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications ⇒ page 257WARNING
The intelligent technology in the lane assist system cannot change the
limits impo

sed by the laws of physics and by the system itself. Careless
or uncontrolled use of the lane assist system may cause accidents and in-
jury. The system is not a replacement for driver awareness.
● Always adapt your speed and the distance to the vehicles ahead in
line with v
isibility, weather conditions, the condition of the road and the
traffic situation.
● Always keep your hands on the steering wheel so you can turn it at
any time.
● The l

ane assist system does not detect all road markings. In some cir-
cumst
ances, the poor state of the road, structures located on it or certain
objects may be mistakenly recognised as road markings by the lane as-
sist system. In such situations, switch the lane assist system off immedi-
ately.
● Pay attention to the instructions on the instrument panel display and
act acc
ordingly to its requests.
● Always pay attention to the vehicle's surroundings. Note
The lane assist system has been exclusively developed for driving on as-
phalt ed r

oads. Note
If the lane assist system does not work as described in this chapter, do not
use it and c

ontact a specialist workshop. Note
If you observe any system malfunction, have the system checked by a speci-
alised w ork

shop. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Switching the lane assist system on or off
● Select the corresponding menu option using the button for the driver as-
si s
t systems ⇒ page 62.
● ALTERNATIVELY: Activat
e or deactivate the system in the menu Settings,
sub-menu Assist systems , menu Lane Assist ⇒ page 62. The “confirmation
sign” indicates that the driver assist system is switched on.
Automatic deactivation: the lane assist system can be deactivated automat-
ically if there is a system malfunction. Control lamp switches off.
The lane assist system is inactive (control lamp lit in yellow)
● When the speed of travel drops to below approx. 65 km/h (40 mph).
● When the lane assist system does not detect the dividing lines of the
roa

d. For example, in the event of road works, and snow, dirt, moisture or
reflections.
● When the radius of a curve is too small.
● When there is no dividing line.
● When the distance to the next dividing line is excessive.
● When there are more than two lane markings per lane.
● When the TCS is disconnected.
● When the system does not detect any active rotation of the steering
wheel by
the driver during a prolonged period.
● Temporarily, in the event of very dynamic driving.
● When the turn signal is connected. Note
Before starting travel, verify that the camera's field of vision is not covered
⇒  fig. 152

. Note
Keep the camera window clean. Disconnect the lane assist system in the following
sit
uation

s Due to the limits of the lane assist system, disconnect it in the following sit-
uations:
●
When mor e att

ention is required of the driver
● For very sporty driving
● In very unfavourable weather conditions
● In very unfavourable road conditions
● In areas of road works Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Indication on display Fig. 153 Dash panel display: Examples of speed
limits
or o
vertaking prohibitions detected together
with the corresponding additional signs. Display text of Sign Assist
on the ins
trument

panel Cause and solution
Error: Sign Assist System fault.
Have the sy
s

tem checked by a specialist
workshop. Sign Assist: Clean the wind-
sc
r

een! The windscreen is dirty in the area of the
camer
a.
C
lean the windscreen. Sign Assist: only partly availa-
bl
e at

the moment. No data is being transmitted from the navi-
gat
or
.
Connect the navigator and insert the navi-
gation data medium.
ALTERNATIVELY: Sign Assist is not suppor-
ted in the country in which you are driving
at this time. WARNING
If the warning lamps and messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall in
traffic, or m a

y cause accidents and severe injuries.
● Never ignore the warning lamps or text messages.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible. CAUTION
Failure to heed the warning lamps and text messages when they appear
ma y

result in faults in the vehicle. 
Operation mode Sign Assist does not work in all countries. This must be taken into account
when trav
el

ling abroad.
Display of traffic signs
Speed limits or overtaking prohibitions together with the corresponding ad-
ditional signs are shown on the instrument panel display ⇒ fig. 153. De-
pending on the navigation system installed in the vehicle, traffic signs will
be shown as above and also in the navigation system's map display.
When Sign Assist is connected, the vehicle records the traffic signs with a
camera in the base of the interior rear vision mirror. After checking and eval-
uating the information from the camera, the navigation system and the cur-
rent vehicle data, up to three valid traffic signs are displayed in conjunction
with the corresponding additional signs. The traffic sign that is currently val-
id for the driver is shown first, in the left side of the screen. A traffic sign of
only limited validity, eg. 90 km/h is shown second, together with the addi-
tional sign “if the road is wet”. If the vehicle's rain sensor detects rain Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data