Seat Alhambra 2011 Owner's Manual

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● Press the required memory button.
● Select
reverse gear.
● Adjust the front passenger exterior mirror so that you can see, for exam-
ple, the k
erb area.
● The new position of the mirror will be stored automatically and allocated
to the v
ehicle key that was used to unlock the vehicle.
Activating exterior mirror settings
● With the driver's door open and the ignition turned off, push the memo-
ry b
utton of the corresponding door briefly.
● ALTERNATIVELY: With the ignition swit
ched on, hold in the correspond-
ing memory button until the memorised position is reached.
To activate the memory function of the vehicle key
Important: a position must be memorised in the memory.
● Open the driver-side door.
● Press and hold any memory button.
● Within the following three seconds, push the button  to open the vehi-
cl e on the

vehicle key. A sound confirms the settings have been activated.
Adjusting the wing mirrors for driving and assigning driver seat settings to
a vehicle key
● Activate the memory function of the vehicle key
● Adjust the front seat and the exterior mirrors.
● Lock the vehicle. The settings are assigned to the vehicle key.
To deactiv
ate the memory function of the vehicle key
Important: a position must be memorised in the memory.
● Press and hold the SET button.
● Within the following ten seconds, push the button  to open the vehi-
cl e on the

vehicle key. A sound confirms the settings have been deactiva-
ted. Initialising the seat position memory
The position memor

y system must be initialised if, for example, the driver's
seat has been changed.
Initialisation deletes all memories and assignments for the seat with posi-
tion memory. The memory buttons can then be reprogrammed and the vehi-
cle keys re-assigned.
● Open the driver's door and do not get into the vehicle.
● Operating the seat settings from outside the vehicle.
● Move the angle of the backrest completely forwards.
● Release the control to set the angle and then press again until a sound
is he
ard. Note
The front passenger side wing mirror automatically changes from the posi-
tion st or

ed for reversing as soon as the vehicle moves forward at a speed of
at least 15 km/h or when the gear selection lever is changed to a position
other than R. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Convenient entry function for the third row of seats Fig. 81 Second row of
seat
s: c
onvenient entry
function controls.
The outer seats of the second row can be folded to make it easier to get in
and out of the thir
d row of seats.
Folding down the seat of the second row
● If necessary, open the belt loop and wind up the seat belt by hand.
● If necessary, remove the side head restraint of the integrated child seat
⇒ page 46.
● If

necessary, raise the armrests.
● Remove any objects located in the floor area of the second row of seats,
where app
licable ⇒  .
● Push the head restraint down as far as it will go ⇒ page 10.
● P

ush the lever ⇒ fig. 81 1 forwards and fold the backrest of the rear
seat .

The seat can still be moved forwards when rear seat is folded com-
pletely forwards ⇒  .
● Always take care when entering and leaving the vehicle ⇒  .Repositioning the seat of the second row
●
Lift the backrest of the rear seat in an upright position. The entire seat
fo l

ds backwards ⇒  .
● Make sure that the rear seat is securely engaged so that the seat belts
can pr o

vide proper protection in the rear seats. The red mark 2 should no
long er be
visible ⇒  in Folding down rear seats to create load space on
pag e 128.
Emer
gency exit function
If the lever 1 does not work, e.g. after an accident, the seats on the second
ro w c

an be folded forwards from the third row to allow occupants of the
third row of seats to get out of the vehicle ⇒  .
● Pull handle 3 back and fold the backrest of the rear seat. The complete
re ar se

at folds forward ⇒  .
WARNING
Careless or uncontrolled use of the convenient entry assistant may result
in sever e injur

y and accident.
● Never use the convenient entry function when the vehicle is in mo-
tion.
● Avoid trapping or damaging the seat belt when folding the rear seats
back.
● K

eep your hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the hinges
and the seat loc
king mechanism when folding and unfolding.
● Mats or other objects can be caught in the hinges of the backrests or
rear se
at. This could prevent the backrest from locking safely when posi-
tioned upright.
● All backrests must engage correctly for the seat belts on the rear
seats
to work properly. When the backrest of an occupied seat is not cor-
rectly locked in place, the passenger can be thrust forward with the back-
rest in case of sudden braking, sudden manoeuvres or an accident. 

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● A red mark on the side of the seat 2 indicates that the backrest is
not eng
aged. The mark is no longer visible when the backrest is correctly
engaged.
● If the backrest or seat are folded down and are not correctly locked in
plac
e, no passenger should use them.
● When getting in or out, never lean or hold onto the folded seat on the
second ro
w of seats. WARNING
If child seats are fitted to all the seats in the second row then it is possi-
bl e th

at the seats of this row cannot be folded down from the third row of
seats in case of an accident. In case of an emergency, passengers in the
third row of seats will not be able to leave the vehicle or to help them-
selves.
● Child seats should not occupy all the seats of the second row if other
pas
sengers are to occupy the third row of seats. CAUTION
● Before folding down the rear backrest for returning it to its position, ad-
ju s

t the front seats so that the head restraints and seatbacks do not hit off
each other when folding and unfolding.
● Any objects located in the floor area of the second row of seats may be
damag
ed on folding the rear seat forwards. Remove any objects before fold-
ing the seat down. Folding the backrest of the front passenger seat*
Fig. 82 Folding the back-
re
s

t of the front passeng-
er's seat. Fig. 83 Unlocking the
fo
l

ding backrest of the
front passenger's seat.
The backrest of the front passenger's seat can be folded and locked hori-
zontal
ly. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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The front passenger's frontal airbag must be disconnected ⇒ page 31 if ob-
jects are being transported on the folded front passenger's seat.
Folding the backrest of the front passenger's seat
● Remove any objects from the front passenger's seat cushion ⇒  .
● Adjust the front passenger's seat to its lowest position ⇒ page 10.
● P

ush the head restraint down as far as it will go ⇒ page 10.
● Un

lock the backrest of the front passenger's seat in the direction of the
arrow
⇒ fig. 82 1 .
● Fold the backrest of the front passenger's seat forwards in the direction
of the arr o

w 2 until it is horizontal.
● The backrest of the front passenger's seat must engage safely in its fol-
ded pos ition.
Lif

ting the backrest of the front passenger seat
● Check that there are no objects or parts of the body in the hinge area.
● Lift the backrest of the front passenger's seat by first unlocking it again
⇒ fig. 83.
● Lift the backrest of the front passenger seat until it is upright. The back-
res

t must be engaged.
● The upright backrest of the front passenger's seat must safely engage. WARNING
Folding and lifting the backrest of the front passenger's seat uncontrolla-
bly or w

ithout paying attention may lead to severe injuries.
● Only fold and lift the backrest of the front passenger's seat when the
vehicl
e is stationary.
● While the backrest of the front passenger's seat is folded, the frontal
airbag mus
t remain disconnected and the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF  light
on. WARNING (Continued)
● Keep your hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the hinges
and the se at

locking mechanism when folding and unfolding.
● Mats or other objects can be caught in the hinges of the backrest of
the front p
assenger's seat. This could prevent the backrest from locking
safely when positioned upright.
● The upright backrest of the front passenger's seat must engage. If the
back
rest of the front passenger's seat is not locked, it may suddenly
move and cause severe injuries. WARNING
Seat anchors and hinges exposed when the backrest of the front pas-
seng er's

seat is folded may lead to severe injuries in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden braking.
● Never carry people or children on the front passenger's seat when the
back
rest is folded.
● When the backrest of the front passenger's seat is folded, only the
outer seat
behind the driver on the second row of seats may be occupied.
This also applies to children sitting in a child seat. 

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Head restraints Adjus tin
g the head restraints Fig. 84 Adjusting the
front
he

ad restraints. Fig. 85 Adjusting the
re
ar he

ad restraints.
All seats are equipped with a head restraint. Adjusting height
●
Push the head restraint up or down in the direction of the arrow with the
button pr
essed ⇒ fig. 84 1 or ⇒ 
fig. 85 1 ⇒  .
● The head restraint must engage securely in position. There are three
pos s

ible positions on the second row of seats and two possible positions
on the third row of seats.
Correct adjustment of head restraints
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same level as the
top of your head, or as close as possible to the same level as the top of your
head and under no circumstances below eye level. Keep the back of your
neck as close as possible to the head restraint.
Adjusting the head restraint for short people
Lower the head restraint completely, even if your head is below its upper
edge. When the head restraint is at its lowest, it is possible that a small gap
remains between it and the backrest.
Adjusting the head restraint for tall people
Raise the head restraint completely. WARNING
Travelling with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted in-
cr e

ases the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of accidents and
sudden braking or manoeuvres.
● Always fit and adjust the head restraint properly whenever a person
is oc
cupying a seat.
● All occupants must correctly adjust the head restraint according to
their height to r
educe the risk of back injuries in the event of an accident.
The upper edge of the head restraint must be as close as possible to the
same level as the top of your head and under no circumstances below eye
level. Keep the back of your neck as close as possible to the head re-
straint.
● Never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is in motion. 
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Removing and fitting the head restraints Fig. 86 Removing the
front
he
ad restraint. Fig. 87 Removing the
re
ar he

ad restraint.
All seats are equipped with a head restraint. Removing the front head restraint
●
Push the head restraint up as far as it will go ⇒  in Adjusting the head
re s

traints on page 123.
● Unlock the head restraint using a flat object such as a plastic card, if re-
quired, slidin
g it between the upholstery of the head restraint and the head
restraint rod-guide cover ⇒ fig. 86 2 .
● Pull the head restraint out of the fitting without releasing the button 1 .
Fitting the fr ont

head restraint
● Insert the head restraint into the guides on the backrest.
● Push the head restraint down as far as it will go while pressing button
1 .
● Adjust the head restraint to the correct position ⇒ page 123.
R

emoving the head restraints from the second and third row of seats
● Fold the backrest of the rear seat forwards ⇒ page 125.
● P

ush the head restraint up as far as it will go ⇒  .
● Pull the head restraint out of the fitting without releasing the button
⇒ fig. 87 1 .
● Fold the backrest of the rear seat backwards until it is engaged.
Ins t

alling the head restraints for the second and third row of seats
● Fold the backrest of the rear seat forwards ⇒ page 125.
● In

sert the head restraint into the guides on the backrest.
● Push the head restraint down as far as it will go while pressing button
1 .
● Fold the backrest of the rear seat backwards until it is engaged.
● Adjust the head restraint to the correct position ⇒ page 123. 

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Seats and storage compartments WARNING
Travelling with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted in-
cr e
ases the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of accidents and
sudden braking or manoeuvres.
● Always fit and adjust the head restraint properly whenever a person
is oc
cupying a seat.
● Refit any removed head restraints immediately so that passengers
are properly
protected. CAUTION
On removing and fitting the head restraint, make sure the head restraint
does not

hit the interior roof of the vehicle or the backrest of the front seat.
This could damage the interior roof and other parts of the vehicle. 
Centre armrest Fig. 88 Front centre arm-
re
s

t. To lift the central armrest, lift it upwards in the direction of the arrow
⇒ fig. 88
, setting by setting.
To lower the centre armrest, pull it downwards. Then lower the centre arm-
rest. WARNING
The centre armrest may limit the freedom of movement of the driver's
arm and cau se a seriou

s accident.
● Keep the centre armrest compartments closed while the vehicle is in
motion.
● The centre armrest is not designed for children to sit on! Sitting in
this inc
orrect position can cause severe injuries. 
Loading luggage compartment Introduction Always transport heavy loads in the trunk and place the seat backs in a ver-
tical
po

sition. Always use the fastening rings with suitable rope or straps.
Never overload the vehicle. Both the carrying capacity as well as the distri-
bution of the load in the vehicle have effects on the driving behaviour and
braking ability ⇒  .
Addition a

l information and warnings:
● Airbag system ⇒ page 31
● Light

⇒ page 95
● Tr

ansporting ⇒ page 13
● T

owing mode ⇒ page 233
● Wheel

s and tyres ⇒ page 293 Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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When the vehicle is not in use or being watched, always lock the doors
and the tai l
gate to reduce the risk of serious injury or death.
● Do not leave children unwatched, especially when the tailgate is
open. Childr
en could climb into the luggage compartment, close the tail-
gate from inside and be unable to escape themselves. This could lead to
serious injury or death.
● Never allow children to play in or around the vehicle.
● Never transport people in the luggage compartment. WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects can cause serious injury in case
of a s ud

den manoeuvring or breaking or in case of an accident. This is es-
pecially true when objects are struck by a detonating airbag and fired
through the vehicle interior. To reduce the risks, please note the follow-
ing:
● Secure all objects in the vehicle. Always keep equipment and heavy
obj

ects in the luggage compartment.
● Always secure objects with suitable rope or straps so that they can-
not enter the ar
eas around the frontal or side airbags in case of sudden
braking or an accident.
● While driving, always keep object compartments closed. WARNING (Continued)
● Do not place hard, heavy or sharp objects inside the passenger com-
p ar

tment, in open storage compartments, the rear shelf or on the dash-
board.
● Remove hard, heavy and sharp objects from clothes and pockets in-
side the v
ehicle and store securely. WARNING
The transport of heavy object changes vehicle handling and increases
brak in

g distance. Heavy loads that have not been stored or secured cor-
rectly could cause loss of control and result in serious injury.
● The vehicle handling changes when transporting heavy objects due
to a ch
ange in the centre of gravity.
● Distribute the load as uniformly and as low down on the vehicle as
poss
ible.
● Store heavy objects in the luggage compartment as far from the rear
axle a
s possible. CAUTION
● Hard objects on the shelf could chafe the wires of the heating element
and ant enn

a of the rear window and cause damage.
● The side window antenna could be damaged due to chafing from ob-
jects. Note
The ventilating slits between the heated rear window and the shelf must not
be co v

ered so that used air can escape from the vehicle. 

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Folding down rear seats to create load space Fig. 89 Second row of seats: folding the rear seat
A ,
re ar se
at as load space B .
Fig. 90 Third row of seats: fold down the rear seat to
loa
d A then return to position
B .
Each rear seat can fold down individually to extend the luggage compart-
ment. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Folding the seats in the second row of seats for loading
●If necessary, open the belt loop and wind up the seat belt by hand.
● If it is necessary, remove the head rests on the integrated child seats
then rein s
talled the integrated child seats ⇒ page 46.
● If necessary, raise the armrests.
● Remove objects from the footrest area in front of and behind the rear
seat ⇒  .
● Move the rear seat all the way back.
● Push the head restraint down as far as it will go ⇒ page 10.
● In the mid

dle seat, close the drinks carrier in the rear of the centre con-
sole, if
necessary.
● Pull lever ⇒ fig. 89 1 back and fold the backrest forwards. The com-
pl et

e rear seat folds forward ⇒  .
● Fold the backrest forwards until it locks into the load surface position
B .
● If necessary, pull on the lever ⇒ fig. 90 2 to move the seat to the re-
quired po s

ition.
● When the seat is folded down, no adults or children should travel in it
⇒  .
Fo l

ding the seats in the third row of seats for loading
● If necessary, open the belt loop and wind up the seat belt by hand.
● Open the tailgate.
● Push the head restraint down as far as it will go ⇒ page 10.
● R

emove objects from the footrest area in front of and behind the rear
seat ⇒  .
● Remove objects from the space below the rear seat.
● Remove the attachment elements and supports for the net from the rail
sys t

em.
● Pull lever 1 back and fold the backrest forwards. The rear seat folds for-
war d

⇒  and the cushion also moves forward. ●
Fold the seat tray forward on top of the folded seat.
● When the se at

is folded down, no adults or children should travel in it
⇒  .
Puttin g the se

ats in the second row back in place
● Pull lever ⇒ fig. 89 1 upwards and place the seatback in vertical posi-
tion. The entir e se

at folds backwards.
● Pull on the rear seats and the backrest to ensure that they are correctly
locked in p
lace and that the safety belt protection is guaranteed for rear
seat passengers.
Putting the seats in the third row back in place
● Open the tailgate.
● Pull on the handle ⇒ fig. 90 2 to put the seat tray back in position.
● Pull on the handle 3 . The entire seat folds backwards.
● Press on the seat tray in the backrest until it is held in position by its
magnets.
● Open the s lidin

g door.
● Put the backrest into position and press firmly until it clicks into place.
● Pull on the rear seats and the backrest to ensure that they are correctly
locked in p
lace and that the safety belt protection is guaranteed for rear
seat passengers. WARNING
Folding and lifting the rear seats carelessly without paying attention
cou l

d cause serious injury.
● Never fold or lift the seats while driving.
● Do no trap or damage seat belts when raising the backrest.
● Keep your hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the hinges
and the seat loc
king mechanism when folding and unfolding. 