instrument panel Seat Alhambra 2011 User Guide
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Depending upon the equipment fitted in the vehicle, instead of a warning
lamp , sometime
s a symbol may be displayed on the instrument panel.
When certain control and warning lamps are lit, an audible warning is also
heard.
Red symbols Symbol Meaning ⇒ See
Do not continue driving!
The el ectr
onic parking brake is on, the brake
fluid level is too low or the brake system is faul-
ty. ⇒ page 183
Do not continue driving!
F au
lt in the engine cooling system. ⇒ page 283
Do not continue driving!
En gine oi
l pressure too low. ⇒ page 279
Do not continue driving!
At l
east one of the vehicles doors is open, or is
not correctly closed. ⇒ page 80
Do not continue driving!
The t ai
lgate is open or is incorrectly closed. ⇒ page 84
Do not continue driving!
F au
lt in the steering. ⇒ page 167
Engine cannot be started again!
"AdBlue" lev
el
too low. ⇒ page 271
Driver or passenger has not fastened seat belt. ⇒ page 21
Use the foot brake! Change
⇒ pag
e 174
Br
ake
⇒ page 183 Faulty generator. ⇒ page 288 Yellow symbols
Front brake pads worn.
⇒ page 183 lights: ESC (ESP) faulty or off
flashes: ESC (ESP) operating
ASR (TCS) manually deactivated.
ABS faulty or does not work.
Electronic parking brake faulty. ⇒ page 183
Rear fog light switched on. ⇒ page 95
lights: Driving light totally or partially faulty. ⇒ page 326
flashes: Fault in the adaptive light system. ⇒ page 95
Fault in catalytic converter.
⇒ page 228 lights: pre-ignition of diesel engine.
flashes: Fault in engine management.
Fault in engine management.
Diesel particulate filter blocked
Fault in the steering system. ⇒ page 167
Tyre pressure too low. ⇒ page 293
Fault in the tyre pressure gauge. ⇒ page 221
Level of windscreen washer fluid too low. ⇒ page 105
Fuel tank almost empty. ⇒ page 264
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Instruments Introduction Additional information and warnings:
●
Indicator lamps ⇒ pag e 54
● Gear engaged display (automatic gearbox) ⇒ pag
e 174.
● Instructions for inspection intervals ⇒ Booklet
Maintenance Programme WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury.
● Do not handle the instrument panel controls when driving.
View of instrument panel Fig. 35 Instrument panel, on dash panel.
Details of the instruments ⇒ fig. 35: 1)
Depending on the vehicle equipment, it is also possible to set the time using the settings
menu on the in
strument panel display ⇒ page 67.Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data
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Clock set button 1)
.
– Pre s
s button to select the hour or minute display.
– To c ontinue settin
g the time, press button 0.0 / SET
7 . Hold button
down t o s
croll through the numbers quickly.
– Press button again to end the clock setting.
Rev c
ounter (with the engine running, in thousands of revolutions per
minute).
The beginning of the red zone of the rev counter indicates the maxi-
mum speed in any gear after running-in and with the engine hot. How-
ever, it is advisable to change up a gear or move the selector lever to D
(or lift your foot off the accelerator) before the needle reaches the red
zone ⇒ .
Engine c oo
lant temperature display ⇒ page 283.
Displays on the screen ⇒ page 58.
Fuel reserve display ⇒ page 264.
Speedometer.
Reset knob for trip recorder (trip).
– Press button 0.0 / SET to reset to zero.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the engine, the rev counter needle should only re-
main in the r ed
zone for a short period of time. For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear in time reduces fuel consumption and noise.
Displays on screen A variety of information can be viewed on the instrument panel display
⇒
fig. 35 4 , depending on the vehicle equipment:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 ●
Warning and information texts
● Mil
eage
● Time
● Ambient temperature
● Compass
● Selector lever positions ⇒ page 174
● R
ecommended gear (manual gearbox) ⇒ page 174
● M
ultifunction display (MFI) and menus for different setting options
⇒ page 62
● Ser
vice interval display ⇒ page 61
● Sec
ond speed display (menu Configuration
) ⇒ page 62
● Start/Stop operation indicator ⇒ pag
e 59
Warning and information texts
The system runs a check on certain components and functions when the ig-
nition is switched on and while the vehicle is moving. Faults in the opera-
tion are displayed on the screen using red and yellow symbols and messag-
es on the instrument panel display ( ⇒ page 54) and, in some cases, with
audible warnings. The display may vary according to the type of instrument
panel fitted.
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sag
e Symbol
co lour Meanings
Priority 1
warnin
g. Red Symbol flashing or lit; partly combined with
audibl
e w
arnings.
Stop the vehicle! It is dangerous ⇒ !
Check the f
unction which is faulty and repair.
If necessary, request assistance from special-
ised personnel. Priority 2
warnin
g. Yellow Symbol flashing or lit; partly combined with
audibl
e w
arnings.
A faulty function, or fluids which are below
the correct levels may cause damage to the
vehicle! ⇒ Check the faulty function as soon as possible.
If nec
e
ssary, request assistance from special-
ised personnel. Informative
te
xt
. – Information relating to different vehicle pro-
ce
s
ses. Mileage
The odometer
r
egisters the total distance travelled by the car.
The trip recorder (trip) shows the distance travelled since the last trip re- corder reset. The last digit of the trip recorder indicates distances of 100
metres or tenths of a mile.
Outside temperature display
When the outside temperature is below +4°C (+39°F), the symbol “ice crys-
tal” (warning of risk of freezing) is also displayed next to the temperature.
At first this symbol flashes and then it remains lit until the outside tempera-
ture rises above +6°C (+43°F) ⇒ .
When the v ehic
le is at a standstill, with the auxiliary heating on
(⇒ page 163), or when travelling at very low speeds, the temperature dis-
played may be higher than the true outside temperature, as a result of the
heat produced by the engine. The temperatures measured range from -40°C to +50°C (-40°F to +122°F).
Compa
ss
With the ignition on and the navigation system on, the cardinal point corre-
sponding to the vehicle's direction of travel is displayed on the instrument
panel ⇒ page 60.
Selector lever positions
The range of engaged gears of the selector lever is shown on the side of the
lever, and on the instrument panel display. In positions D and S, and with
the Tiptronic, the corresponding gear is also displayed.
Recommended gear (manual gearbox)
The recommended gear to save fuel is displayed on the instrument panel
while you are driving ⇒ page 174.
Second speed display (mph or km/h)
In addition to the speedometer, the speed can also be displayed in a differ-
ent unit of measurement (in miles or in km per hour). To change the units, in
the Settings menu, select the option Second speed ⇒ page 62.
Vehicles without menu display on the instrument panel
● Switch on the engine.
● Press button three times. The odometer display flashes on the instru-
ment p anel
display.
● Press button 0.0 / SET once. “mph” or “km/h” is displayed briefly in-
st e
ad of the odometer.
● This activates the second speed display. To switch it off, repeat the pro-
cedure.
Thi
s option cannot be disconnected in models destined for countries in
which the second speed must always be visible.
Start/Stop operating display
Updated information relating to the status is displayed on the instrument
panel ⇒ page 194. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data
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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.
● A faulty vehicle represents a risk of accident for the driver and for oth-
er roa
d users. If necessary, switch on the hazard warning lamps and put
out the warning triangle to advise other drivers.
● Park the vehicle away from the traffic, ensuring that there are no easi-
ly inflamm
able materials under the vehicle which could come into contact
with the exhaust system (e.g. dry grass, fuel). WARNING
Although the outside temperature is above freezing, some roads and
bridge s
may be frozen.
● At an outside temperature of above +4°C (+39°F), even when the “ice
cry
stal” is not visible, there may still be ice on the road.
● Never rely totally on the outside temperature display! CAUTION
Failure to heed the warning lamps and text messages when they appear
ma y
result in faults in the vehicle. Note
● Different versions of the instrument panel are available and therefore
the v
ersions and instructions on the display may vary. In the case of dis-
plays without warning or information texts, faults are indicated exclusively
by the warning lamps.
● When several warnings are active at the same time, the symbols are
shown suc
cessively for a few seconds. The symbols will stay on until the
fault is rectified. Compass*
Fig. 36 Magnetic zones.
The comp a
ss does not require calibration in vehicles for which the naviga-
tion system was mounted at the factory. The option compass disappears.
The compass in vehicles in which the navigation system was not mounted
at the factory, is permanently and automatically calibrated. If electronic or
metal accessories (mobile phone, television) are subsequently mounted in
the vehicle, the compass should be recalibrated manually.
Adjusting the magnetic zone
● Switch the ignition on.
● Select the Settings
menu followed by the option Compass and Zone.
● Select the magnetic zone corresponding to the position of the vehicle
⇒ fig. 36.
● Adjust and confirm the magnetic zone ( 1-15).
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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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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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Unlocking and locking
Warning indicator lights up Possible cause Solution
The tailgate is open or not
corr
ectly
shut.
Stop driving immediately!
Open the t ai
lgate and close it
again. Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when
the ignition is
sw
itched. This signals that the lamp is working properly. They
will switch off after a few seconds.
A warning appears on the instrument panel if the tailgate is open or not
properly closed.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, a symbol may be displayed on the in-
strument panel screen instead of the warning lamp. The indication is also
visible when the ignition is switched off. The indication disappears around
15 seconds after the vehicle has been locked. WARNING
If the tailgate is not correctly closed, it could open unexpectedly when
drivin g and c
ause serious injuries.
● Always stop immediately and close the tailgate.
● Ensure that the tailgate has been locked into place by the element on
the lock c
arrier when you close it. Opening the tailgate Fig. 53 Detailed view of
the centr
e c
onsole: but-
ton for unlocking the tail-
gate. Fig. 54 Opening the tail-
gat
e fr
om the exterior
Before opening the tailgate, always remove any load on its luggage rack
⇒ .
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