ignition Seat Alhambra 2011 User Guide
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Calibrating compass
To c alibr
ate the compass you must be in one of the valid magnetic zones
with sufficient space to be able to trace a circumference with the vehicle.
● Switch the ignition on.
● Select the Settings
menu followed by the option Compass and Calibrate.
● Confirm the message Des
cribe a complete circumference to calibrate the
compass with OK and then trace a complete circumference driving at ap-
pro x
imately 10 km/h (6 mph).
When the corresponding cardinal point is displayed, the calibration is com-
plete.
Service interval display The inspection display appears on the instrument panel
⇒ fig. 35 4 .
SEA T m
akes a difference between services with engine oil change (Mainte-
nance Service) and services without engine oil change (Inspection Service).
The service interval display only gives information for service dates which
involve an engine oil change. The dates of the remaining services (for exam-
ple, the next Inspection Service or change of brake fluid) are listed on the
label attached to the door strut, or even in the Maintenance Programme.
In vehicles with Services established by time or mileage , the service inter-
vals are already pre-defined.
In vehicles with LongLife Service , the intervals are determined individually.
Technical progress has made it possible to considerably reduce servicing re-
quirements. The technology used by SEAT ensures that your vehicle only
has an maintenance service when it is necessary. To establish when the
Maintenance Service is due (max. 2 years), the vehicle's conditions of use
and individual driving styles are considered. The service pre-warning first
appears 20 days before the date established for the corresponding service.
The kilometres remaining until the next service are always rounded up to the nearest 100 km and the remaining time is given in complete days. The
current
service message cannot be viewed until 500 km after the last serv-
ice. Prior to this only lines are visible on the display.
Inspection reminder
When the Service date is approaching, when the ignition is switched on a
Service reminder is displayed.
In vehicles without text messages , a spanner is displayed on the instrument
panel with a figure given in km. The number of kilometres shown is the
maximum number that may be driven until the next service. After a few sec-
onds,the display mode changes. A clock symbol appears and the number of
days until the next service appointment is due.
In vehicles with text messages , Service in --- km or --- days is displayed on
the instrument panel.
Service due
After the service date, an audible warning is given when the ignition is
switched on and the spanner displayed on the screen flashes for a few sec-
onds. In vehicles with text messages , Service in --- km or --- days is dis-
played on the instrument panel.
Reading a service notification
With the ignition switched on, the engine off and the vehicle at a standstill,
the current service notification can be read:
● Press the button on the instrument panel several times until the
sp anner symbo
l is displayed .
● ALTERNATIVELY: select the Settin
gs menu.
● From the Servic
e submenu, select the option Info.
When the service date has past , a minus sign is displayed in front of the
number of kilometres or days. In vehicles with text messages the following
is displayed: Service --- km or --- days ago . Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data
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The service interval display is reset
If the ser v
ice was not carried out by a Technical Service, the display can be
reset as follows: In vehicles with text messages:
Select the
Settings
menu.In the submenu Serv
ic
e, select the option Reset.Confirm with
OK when requested to do so by the system.
In vehicles without text messages:
Switch the ignition off.
Press and hold the
0.0 / S
ET button.
Switch the ignition back on.
Release the
0.0 / S
ET button and, press
for the next 20 seconds.
Do not reset the indicator to zero between two intervals, otherwise the dis-
p l
ay will be incorrect.
If, while the LongLife service is valid, the service interval display is reset to
zero, the “service will be activated by time or mileage”. The service interval
is no longer calculated individually ⇒ Booklet Maintenance Programme.Note
● The service message disappears after a few seconds, when the engine is
s t
arted or when OK is pressed.
● In vehicles with the LongLife system in which the battery has been dis-
connect ed f
or a long period of time, it is not possible to calculate the date
of the next service. Therefore the service interval display may not be correct.
In this case, please check the maximum permitted service intervals ⇒ Book-
let Maintenance Programme. SEAT information system
Introduction With the ignition switched on, it is possible to read the different functions of
the dis
p
lay by scrolling through the menus.
In vehicles with a multifunction steering wheel, there are no buttons on the
windscreen wiper lever. The multifunction display can only be controlled
from the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.
The number of menus displayed on the instrument panel will vary according
to the vehicle electronics and equipment.
A specialised dealer will be able to programme or modify additional func-
tions, according to the vehicle equipment. SEAT recommends visiting a
Technical Service.
Some menu options can only be read when the vehicle is at a standstill.
As long as a priority 1 warning is displayed, it will not be possible to read
the menus. To display the menus, confirm the warning by pressing OK .
Addition a
l information and warnings:
● Exterior mirrors ⇒ pag
e 110
● Auxiliary heating ⇒ pag
e 163 WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury.
● Do not read the instrument panel menus when driving.
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Using the menus on the instrument panel Fig. 37 In vehicles with-
out mu
ltif
unction steer-
ing wheel: On the wind-
screen washer lever: but-
ton A to confirm the
menu point and r oc
ker
switch B to change the
menu Fig. 38 Right side of
multif
u
nction steering
wheel: Buttons to access
the instrument panel me-
nus. Enabling the main menu
●
Switch the ignition on.
● If a message or vehicle symbol is displayed, press OK (⇒
fig. 37 A or
⇒ fig. 38).
● If managed from the windscreen wiper lever: the main menu lis
t is dis-
played.
● If managed from the multifunction steering wheel: the main menu lis
t is
not displayed. To scroll through the options of the main menu, press the ar-
row keys or
several times
⇒ pag
e 66.
Select a submenu
● Press the rocker switch ⇒ fig. 37 B upwards or downwards, or, on the
multif u
nction steering wheel, the arrow keys or
, until reaching the re-
quired menu option.
● The sel ect
ed option is displayed between two horizontal lines. In addi-
tion, a triangl
e is displayed on the right .
● To select the submenu, press OK .
Mak in
g changes according to the menu
● Use the rocker switch on the windscreen wiper lever or the arrow keys on
the multifu
nction steering wheel to make the required modifications. If the
switch or keys are held down, the scroll speed is faster (fast forward or re-
turn).
● Mark or confirm the selected option with OK .
Ret urnin
g to the main menu
● Via the menu: in the submenu, select
the option Return to exit the sub-
menu.
● If managed from the windscreen wiper lever: hold do
wn the rocker
switch.
● If managed from the multifunction steering wheel: pres
s button .
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Main menu Menu Function See
MFI Information and possible configurations of
the multif
u
nction display (MFI). ⇒ page 66
Audio
If the radio is on, the station is displayed.
In CD mode, the curr
ent
CD is played. ⇒ Booklet Ra-
dio or ⇒
Book-
let navigation system Navigation Navigation system information:
when the nav
ig
ation to destination is on,
change of direction arrows and a proximity
bar are displayed. These symbols are similar
to those used in the navigation system.
If navigation to destination is not on, the di-
rection of travel (compass) and the name of
the street on which you are driving are dis-
played. ⇒ Book-
l et
Navigation system Parking
heatin
g Information and configurations of the park-
ing he
atin
g:
switching the parking heating on or off. Se-
lect the operating mode and duration. ⇒ page 163
Vehicle con-
dition Current warning or information texts.
This
option on
ly appears when one of the
following texts is available. The number of
available messages is displayed. Example
1/1 or 2/2. ⇒ page 57
Settings Different setting options, for example, the
Con
v
enience, Lighting & Visibility menus,
and the time, speed warning with winter
tyres, language, units of measurement, or
“Display off”. ⇒ page 67
MFI display menu The multifunction display (MFI) has two automatic memories:
1 - Parti
al
memory and 2 - Total memory . The selected memory will be shown in the
upper right-hand corner of the display. With the ignition switched on, and memory 1 or 2 displayed, briefly press
OK to change from one memory to another.
1 Trip memo-
ry
(f
or a
single jour-
ney). The memory stores the values for the journey and the con-
sumption fr
om the moment
the ignition is switched on un-
til it is switched off again.
If the journey is broken for more than two hours, the mem-
ory is automatically erased. If the journey is continued in
less than two hours after the ignition is switched off, the
new data is added to the data already stored in the memo-
ry. 2 Total mem-
ory
(f
or all
journeys). The memory records the values for a specific number of
par
ti
al trips, up to a total of 19 hours and 59 minutes or 99
hours and 59 minutes, or 1999.9 km (or miles) for 9999
km (or miles), depending on the model of instrument pan-
el. On reaching either of these limits, the memory is auto-
matically erased and starts to count from 0 again. Possible displays
Menu Function
Journey duration This indicates the hours (h) and minutes (min) since
the ignition wa
s
switched on. Current fuel con-
sumption The current fuel consumption while driving is dis-
pl
a
yed in l/100 km (or miles per gallon, mpg); when
the engine is running but the vehicle is not moving,
in l/h (or gallons per hour).
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Average fuel con-
sumption When the ignition is switched on, the average con-
sumption (in l/100 km or in mp
g) i
s displayed after
the vehicle has moved approximately 100 metres
(328 feet). Otherwise horizontal lines are displayed.
The value shown is updated approximately every 5
seconds. Distance to empty
(the dis
t
ance you
can travel with the
remaining fuel) Approximate distance in km (or miles) that can still
be trav
el
led with the fuel remaining in the tank, as-
suming the same style of driving is maintained. This
is calculated using the current fuel consumption. Distance covered Distance travelled, after ignition is switched on, in
km (or mil
e
s). Average speed After the ignition is switched on, the average speed
wi
l
l be shown after a distance of approximately 100
metres (328 feet) has been travelled. Otherwise hori-
zontal lines are displayed. The value shown is upda-
ted approximately every 5 seconds. Digital display of
speed Current speed displayed digitally.
Oil temperature digi-
ta
l
display Updated engine oil temperature digital display
Speed warning to ---
km/h If the stored speed is exceeded (between
30 - 250 km/h, or 18 - 155 mph), an audibl
e w
arning
is given together with a visual warning. Changing between display modes
●
In vehicles without multifunction steering wheel: pres
s the lever.
● Vehicles with a multifunction steering wheel: pres
s or
.
Storin g a s
peed for the speed warning
● Select the display Speed warnin
g at --- km/h.
● Press OK to store the current speed and switch off the warning. ●
In addition, set the required speed by pressing the rocker switch on the
w ind
screen wiper lever or buttons or
on the multifunction steering
wheel f or 5 sec
onds. Next, press OK again or wait a few seconds. The
speed i s
stored and the warning activated.
● To switch off , pres
s OK . The stored speed is deleted.
Manua l
ly erasing memory 1 or 2
● Select the memory to be erased.
● Press and hold OK for approximately two seconds.
Per son
alising the displays
It is possible to select which of the displays in the multifunction display you
wish to see on the instrument panel in the settings menu. The units of
measurement can also be modified ⇒ page 67.
Configuration Menu Configuration
Menu Function
Multifunction
dis
p
lay data Configuration of the multifunction display data which you
wi
sh t
o see on the instrument panel display ⇒ page 66. Compass Changing the magnetic region and calibration of the com-
pa
s
s. To calibrate the compass, please follow the instruc-
tions given on the instrument panel display. Convenience Changing vehicle convenience functions
⇒ page 68. Lights & visi-
bi
lity Configuration of vehicle lighting
⇒ page 69. Time Changing the hours and minutes of the clock and the navi-
gation sy
s
tem. The time can be set here and the choice
can be made between the 24 hour and 12 hour display.
The S in the upper part of the display indicates that the
clock is set to summer time. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data
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Menu Function
Winter tyres Changing the visual and audible speed warnings. This
fu
nction shou
ld only be used when the vehicle is fitted
with winter tyres, which are not designed for travel at high
speeds. Settings: Lan-
guage Changing the language of the display texts and the navi-
gation sy
s
tem. Units Changing the units of measurement for the temperature,
con
s
umption and distance. Second speed Switching second speed display on and off
Autohold Selecting whether the Auto-Hold function should remain
on permanently
. Configuration
Menu Function
Tourist light Headlamp adjustment for countries in which vehicles are
driven on the other s
ide of
the road. When the mark is acti-
vated, the headlamps of a left-hand drive vehicle are ad-
justed for driving on the left. This function must only be
used for a short period. Service Check the service notifications or reset the service inter-
val
s
to zero Manufacturer's
setting
s Some functions of the
Configuration
menu will be reset to
the factory value. Back The main menu is displayed again.
Submenu Con v
enienceConvenience menu Function
Open door
⇒ pag
e 74 Manual When the vehicle is unlocked with the key, the following doors (depending upon the configuration)
are u
n
locked:
all doors : All of the doors will be unlocked.
one door: see above Method 1.
Side of vehicle : The driver side doors will unlock.
Individually: Only the driver's door is unlocked. automatic mode Automatic locking function
(Auto Loc
k) All doors are automatically locked at speeds above approxi-
mately 15 km/h. To unlock when the vehicle is stopped, push the central locking button or remove
the key from the ignition lock. Automatic unlock
: When the key
is removed from the ignition lock, all doors and the tailgate are
unlocked. Electronic childproof locks Switching the childproof locks on or off
⇒ page 81. Confirm anti-theft alarm Switching on or off the audible confirmation that the anti-theft alarm is activated
⇒ page 74.
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Handling windows Adjusting the electric windows: This permits the windows to be opened or closed when the vehicle is unlocked or locked
re
s
pectively. The open function can only be activated from the driver's door ⇒ page 89.Rear-view mirror adjustment Tilts passenger mirror downwards when reverse gear is engaged. This enables the driver to see the edge of the pavement,
for e
x
ample ⇒ page 110. Exterior mirror adjust. If
synchronised adjustment is selected, when the driver side exterior mirror is adjusted, the passenger exterior mirror is also
mo v
ed. Manufacturer's settings Some functions of the
Conv
enience submenu will be reset to the factory value.Back The Configuration menu is displayed again.
Lights & visibility submenuLights & visi-
bi
lity
menu Function
Coming Home This permits the adjustment of the time the headlamps
st
a
y on after locking or unlocking the vehicle, the function
can also be connected or disconnected here ⇒ page 101. Leaving Home
Footwell light This permits the adjustment of the brightness of the foot-
wel
l
lighting when the doors are open, the function can al-
so be connected or disconnected here Convenience
indicat
or
s Switching convenience indicators on and off When the
con
v
enience indicators are connected, when the indicator
is switched on, these flash at least three times
⇒ page 95. Manufacturer's
setting
s All the configurations in the submenu
Lights &
visibility are
reset to the predefined factory values. Back The Configuration menu is displayed again. Personal convenience settings When two people use a vehicle, SEAT recommends that each person always
use
s
“their” own remote control key. When the ignition is switched off, or
the vehicle is locked, the personal convenience settings are stored and au-
tomatically allocated to the vehicle key ⇒ page 62.
The values of the personalised convenience settings of the following menu
options are allocated to the vehicle key: ■ Parking heating menu
■ Configuration Menu
■ Time
■ Settings: Language
■ Units
■ Convenience settings menu
■Door unlock (individual opening, Auto Lock)
■ Convenience handling of windows
■ Rear-view mirror adjustment Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data
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Unlocking and locking
Vehicle key set
Introduction Additional information and warnings:
●
Adjustments to the SEAT information system ⇒ page 62
● C
entral locking and locking system ⇒ page 74
● St
art and stop the engine ⇒ page 170
● Not
es for the user ⇒ page 255
● Emer
gency locking and unlocking ⇒ page 314WARNING
Careless or incorrect use of vehicle keys may result in severe injury and
acc ident
.
● Always take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle.
Childr
en and unauthorised individuals could lock the doors or the tail-
gate, start the engine or turn the ignition on activating electrical sys-
tems, for example: the electric windows.
● Never leave children or disabled people alone in the car. They could
be trapped in the c
ar in an emergency and will not be able to get them-
selves to safety. For example, depending on the time of the year, temper-
atures inside a locked and closed vehicle can be extremely high or ex-
tremely low resulting in serious injuries and illness or even death, partic-
ularly for young children.
● Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. The
steerin
g may lock and it will not be possible to turn the steering wheel. Vehicle key
Fig. 39 Vehicle keys.
Fig. 40 Vehicle key for
vehic
l
es with electric
sliding doors. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data
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SEAT recommend having the batteries changed in a Technical Service.
The batt er
y is located to the rear of the vehicle key, under a cover ⇒ fig. 43.
When changing the battery, use another battery of the same model and ob-
serve the polarity when fitting it ⇒ .
To c h
ange the battery
● Unfold the key shaft ⇒ page 71.
● R
emove the cover from the back of the vehicle key ⇒ fig. 43 in the direc-
tion of
the arrow ⇒ .
● Extract the battery from the compartment using a suitable thin object
⇒ fig. 44.
● Place the new battery in the compartment, pressing in the direction of
the arro w a
s shown ⇒ fig. 44 ⇒ .
● Fit the battery compartment cover, pressing in the direction of the arrow
as sho
wn ⇒ fig. 43 until it clicks into place. CAUTION
● If the battery is not changed correctly, the vehicle key may be damaged.
● Use of
unsuitable batteries may damage the vehicle key. For this reason,
alway
s replace the dead battery with another of the same voltage, size and
specifications. For the sake of the environment
● Please dispose of your used batteries correctly and with respect for the
en v
ironment.
● The vehicle key battery may contain perchlorate. Observe the legal re-
quirements f
or their disposal. To synchronise the vehicle key If the button
is pressed frequently outside of the vehicle range, it is pos-
sib l
e that the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked using the key. In
this case, the vehicle key must be synchronised once more as follows:
● Unfold the key shaft ⇒ page 72.
● R
emove the cover from the driver's door handle ⇒ page 314.
● Pr
ess the button on the vehicle key. For this, it must remain with the
vehic l
e.
● Open the vehicle within one minute using the key shift.
● Turn on the ignition using the vehicle key. The key has been synchron-
ised.
● Rep
lace the driver's door handle cover.
Central locking and locking system
Introduction Central locking functions correctly when all the doors and the tailgate are
corr
ectly
shut. If the driver's door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked with
the key.
The battery of a vehicle left unlocked during a long period (for instance, in a
private garage) may run down and fail to start the motor.
Additional information and warnings:
● Personal convenience settings in the SEAT information system
⇒ page 62
● V
ehicle key set ⇒ page 71
● Slidin
g doors ⇒ page 81
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● Electric windows ⇒ p age 89
● Panorama sliding sunroof ⇒ page 92
● T
owing mode ⇒ page 233
● Emer
gency locking and unlocking ⇒ page 314WARNING
The incorrect use of the central locking system may cause serious inju-
ries.
● The c entr
al locking system will lock all doors. A vehicle locked from
the inside c
an prevent any non-authorised individual from opening the
doors and accessing the vehicle. Nevertheless, in case of emergency or
accident, locked doors will complicate access to the passenger compart-
ment to help the passengers.
● Never leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle. The cen-
tral
locking button can be used to lock all the doors from within. There-
fore, passengers will be locked inside the vehicle. Individuals locked in
the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.
● Depending on the time of the year, temperatures inside a locked and
closed
vehicle can be extremely high or extremely low resulting in seri-
ous injuries and illness or even death, particularly for young children.
● Never leave individuals locked in a closed and locked vehicle. In case
of emerg
ency, they may not be able to exit the vehicle by themselves or
get help.
Description of the central locking system The central locking system allows all doors and the tailgate to be locked
and un
loc
ked centrally.
● From outside, using the vehicle key.
● From inside, by pushing the central locking button ⇒ pag
e 77.In the submenu Conv
enience in the Configuration menu, or by visiting a spe-
cialized workshop, special functions of the central locking system can be
switched on or off ⇒ page 62.
In case of a vehicle key fault or central locking system fault, all doors can be
locked or unlocked manually.
Locking the vehicle after the airbags have been deployed
If the airbags are deployed due to an accident, the vehicle will be automati-
cally and completely unlocked. Depending on the amount of damage, the
vehicle can be locked following an accident in the following ways: Function Necessary operations
Locking the vehicle
from w
ithin
: – Turn off the ignition and turn it on again.
– Pu
sh the c
entral locking button .
Locking the vehicle
from the out
s
ide: – Turn off the ignition and turn it on again.
OR: – Remo
v
e the key from the ignition.
– Open any door just once.
– Lock the vehicle with the key.
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