technical data Seat Alhambra 2011 Owner's Guide

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Cockpit
Summary of the menu structure ■
Multif
unction display (MFI) ⇒ page 66
■ Journey duration
■ Current fuel consumption
■ Average fuel consumption
■ Distance to empty (the distance you can travel with the remaining
fuel)
■ Distance covered
■ Average speed
■ Digital display of speed
■ Oil temperature digital display
■ Speed warning
■ Audio ⇒  Booklet Radio or ⇒  Booklet navigation system
■ Navigation ⇒ Booklet Navigation system
■ Auxiliary heating ⇒ page 163
■ Activation
■ On / Off programme
■ Switching off
■ Timer 1-3
■ Day
■ Time
■ Minute
■ Enabling
■ Duration
■ Operating mode
■ Heat
■ Ventilation
■ Day
■ Default setting
■ Vehicle condition ⇒  page 66 ■
Configuration
⇒ page 67
■ Multifunction display data
■ Journey duration
■ Current fuel consumption
■ Average fuel consumption
■ Distance covered
■ Distance to empty (the distance you can travel with the remaining
fuel)
■ Average speed
■ Digital display of speed
■ Speed warning
■ Compass
■ Convenience ⇒  page 68
■ Open door
■ Manual
■ automatic mode
■ Childproof locks On / Off
■ Anti-theft alarm confirmation On / Off
■ Handling windows
■ Off
■ All
■ Driver
■ Mirror adjustment On / Off
■ Rear-view mirror adjustment
■ Synchronised
■ Individual
■ Default setting
■ Lights & visibility ⇒ page 69
■ Coming Home
■ Leaving Home
■ Footwell light Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Cockpit
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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Cockpit Menu Function
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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Cockpit Convenience menu Function
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
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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Unlocking and locking
Vehicle keys
With the v
ehicle key ⇒ fig. 39 or ⇒ fig. 40 the vehicle may be locked or un-
locked remotely.
The vehicle key includes an emitter and batteries. The receiver is in the inte-
rior of the vehicle. The range of the vehicle key with remote control and new
batteries is several metres around the vehicle.
If it is not possible to open or close the vehicle using the remote control key,
this should be re-synchronised ⇒ page 74 or the battery changed
⇒ page 73.
Different keys belonging to the vehicle may be used.
Folding the key shaft in and out
When the button is pressed, the key shaft is released and unfolds.
To fold it press the button and fold the key shaft in until it locks in place.
Duplicate keys
To obtain a spare key and other vehicle keys, the vehicle chassis number is
required.
Each new key must contain a microchip and be coded with the data from the
electronic vehicle immobiliser. In vehicle key will not work if it does not con-
tain microchip or the microchip has not been encoded. This is also true for
keys cut for the vehicle.
The vehicle keys or new spare keys can be obtained from an authorised
technical service, a specialist workshop or approved key service qualified to
create this kind of key.
New keys or spare keys must be synchronised before use ⇒ page 74. CAUTION
All of the vehicle keys contain electronic components. Protect the vehicle
key s

from damage, impacts and humidity. Note
● Only use the key button when you require the corresponding function.
P u

shing the button unnecessarily could accidentally unlock the vehicle or
trigger the alarm. It is also possible even when you are outside the radius of
action.
● Key operation can be greatly influenced by overlapping radio signals
around the
vehicle working in the same range of frequencies (for example,
radio transmitters, mobile telephones).
● Obstacles between the remote control and the vehicle, bad weather con-
ditions and di
scharged batteries can considerably reduce the range of the
remote control. 

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Unlocking and locking
Indicator on the vehicle key Fig. 41 Indicator light on
the v
ehic
le key. Fig. 42 Indicator light on
the v
ehic

le key for vehi-
cles with electric sliding
doors.
When a button on the vehicle key is pressed, the indicator light flashes (ar-
row)
⇒ fig. 41 or ⇒  fig. 42 once briefly. If the button is pressed and held, the
indicator blinks several times, for example: for the convenience opening
function. When the indicator light does not light upon pushing a button, the batteries
of the v

ehicle key must be changed ⇒ page 73. 
Changing the battery Fig. 43 Vehicle key: bat-
ter
y

compartment cover. Fig. 44 Vehicle key: re-
mov
in

g the battery. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Unlocking and locking
● 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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Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside Fig. 47 In the driver
door: centr
a
l locking but-
ton. Push the button ⇒ fig. 47:

Unlocking the vehicle.

Lock the vehicle.
The central locking button is still operative when the ignition is switched off.
The centr
al

locking button is only deactivated if the "Safe" security system
is activated ⇒ page 77.
Please note the following when you use the central locking button to lock
your vehicle:
● Do not turn on the "Safe" security system ⇒ pag
e 77.
● Do not turn on the antitheft alarm.
● It w

ill not be possible to open the doors or the tailgate from the outside
this
may offer extra safety, when stopped at traffic lights for example. ●
The doors c
an be opened and unlocked individually from the inside by
pulling the inside door handle. If necessary, pull the door release lever
twice.
● The driver's door cannot be locked when it is still open. This avoids lock-
ing the v
ehicle key inside the vehicle when there is nobody inside. 
"Safe" security system Function Necessary operations
Locks the vehicle with the
"Safe" sec
urity

system. Press the
 button once on the vehicle
k ey
. Locks the vehicle without the
"Safe" sec
urity

system. Press the
 button twice on the vehicle
k ey

. Press the central locking button
 on
the driver's door onc

e. When the vehicle is locked, the "Safe" security system deactivates the door
handl
e

s and the central locking button making the vehicle difficult to open.
The doors cannot be opened from inside ⇒  .
When the "Safe" sec urity

system is turned off:
● The vehicle can be opened and unlocked from the inside using an inside
door handle.
● The

vehicle may be unlocked from the inside by pushing the central
lockin
g button.
● The anti-theft alarm will be activated.
● The vehicle interior monitoring system and the anti-tow system are de-
activated. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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● If the driver's door is unlocked mechanically with the key, only the driv-
er's door i
s unlocked, the rest of the doors remain locked. Only when the
ignition has been turned on will the other doors be available - but not un-
locked - and the central locking button activated.
● If the vehicle battery is run down or flat then the antitheft alarm will not
operate c
orrectly. 
Interior monitoring system and anti-tow system* Fig. 48 Driver's seat:
butt
on f

or switching off
the interior monitoring
system and the anti-tow
system. Fig. 49 On the roof con-
sol
e: int

erior monitoring
sensors.
The interior monitoring system triggers the alarm if the vehicle is locked and
movement
is detected inside the vehicle. The anti-tow system triggers the
alarm if the vehicle is locked when the system detects the vehicle is being
raised.
Switching on the interior monitoring and the anti-tow systems
Close the storage compartment ⇒ fig. 49 1 on the roof console otherwise
the interior of monit

oring function (arrow) may not work without restrictions.
Use the key to lock the vehicle. If the antitheft alarm is turned on, the interi-
or monitoring and the anti-tow systems are also activated.
Switching off the interior monitoring and the anti-tow systems
To turn off the system, the reading light on the button ⇒ fig. 48 must be lit.
To turn on the reading light, remove the key from the ignition or open a
door. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data