light Seat Alhambra 2011 Workshop Manual

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Lights and visibility
Exterior mirrors Fig. 74 In the driver
door: ext
erior mirr
or con-
trols Turn the knob to the required position:
 Electric folding exterior mirrors
⇒  .
 Switch on the exterior mirror heating This only heats up if the
ambient
t

emperature is less than +20°C (+68°F).  Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror by turning the knob for-
war
d

s, backwards, to the left or to the right.  Adjust the right-hand exterior mirror by turning the knob for-
war
d

s, backwards, to the left or to the right.  Zero position. Exterior mirror unfolded, exterior mirror heating
off, a
dju

stment of exterior mirror not possible. Synchronised mirror adjustment
●
In the menu Setting s
- Convenience select whether or not the mirrors
should move in synchronisation ⇒ page 62.
● Turn the knob to position L. ●
Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror. The right exterior mirror will be ad-
jus
ted at the same time (synchronised).
● If necessary the right exterior mirror adjustment may need correcting.
Turn the knob t
o position R.
Automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirror, driver's side
The automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirror is controlled in the same way as
the automatic anti-dazzle rear vision mirror ⇒ page 111.
Store the reverse settings for the passenger exterior mirror
● Select the vehicle key in which the setting is to be stored.
● Use this key to unlock the vehicle.
● Connect the automatic parking brake.
● Switch the ignition on.
● Move the gear lever to neutral.
● In the menu Settings
- Convenience activate the function Mirror adjust-
ment.
● 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. For vehicles with seat
memory, please see ⇒  page 117.
Activating the passenger exterior mirror settings
● Turn the exterior mirror knob to position R.
● With the ignition switched on, select reverse gear.
● The stored position of the passenger exterior mirror for reverse gear is
deleted when driv
ing forwards at 15 km/h, or if the knob is turned from po-
sition R to another position. 

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Lights and visibility WARNING
Fold and unfold the exterior mirror, taking care to avoid injuries.
● Only fold or unfold the exterior mirror when there is no-one in the way
of the mirr or
.
● When moving the mirror, take care not to trap fingers between the
mirror and the mirror br
acket. WARNING
Failure to correctly estimate the distance of the vehicle behind could lead
to serious
accident.
● Rear-view convex or aspheric mirrors increase the field of vision, how-
ever ob
jects appear smaller and further away in the mirrors.
● The use of these mirrors to estimate the distance to the next vehicle
when chan
ging lane is imprecise and could result in serious accident.
● If possible, use the rear vision mirror to estimate distances to vehi-
cle

s behind you or in other circumstances.
● Make sure that the rear visibility is adequate. CAUTION
● Before entering a car wash, always ensure that the exterior mirrors are
c orr

ectly folded in.
● Electrically-folding exterior mirrors should not be folded and unfolded
mechanic
ally as this may damage the electrical operation. For the sake of the environment
The exterior mirror heating should be switched off when it is no longer nee-
ded. Otherw i

se, it is an unnecessary fuel waste. Note
● The exterior mirror heating initially heats up with a high power, after two
minut e

s the heat will depend upon the ambient temperature.
● In the event of faults, the electric exterior mirrors can be adjusted man-
ually b
y pressing the edge of the mirror surface. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Seats and storage compartments
Seat functions Introduction Additional information and warnings
●
Adjust the seat position ⇒ page 10
● Se
at belts ⇒ page 21
● Airb

ag system ⇒ page 31
● Chi

ld seats (accessories) ⇒ page 39
● Int

egrated child seats ⇒ page 46
● Ext

erior mirrors ⇒ page 110
● L

uggage compartment ⇒ page 125 WARNING
Inappropriate use of the seat functions can cause severe injuries.
● Assume the proper sitting position before your trip and remain in it
throughout .

This also applies to the other occupants.
● Only adjust the seat position memory when the vehicle is stationary.
● Only switch the lumbar massage function on and off when the vehicle
is s

tationary.
● Keep hands, fingers, feet and other limbs away from the seat operat-
ing and adju
stment radius. Seat heating* Fig. 79 Detailed view of
the centr
e c

onsole: front
seat heating controls,
here with the second
temperature level set.
The seat cushions can be heated electrically when the ignition is switch on.
The back
rest is also heated in some versions.
Switch off seat heating if there is nobody in the seat. Function Action ⇒ fig. 79
To switch system on: Press button
. Seat
heating is switched on fully. Adjusting the heating
output: Keep pressing button  unti
l
the required intensi-
ty is set. The system switches
off: Keep pressing button  unti
l
all of the lights are
switched off ⇒ fig. 79. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Seats and storage compartments
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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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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Seats and storage compartments WARNING (Continued)
● Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly slide and
c h
ange the way the vehicle handles.
● Secure all objects, little and large.
● Never secure a load that is too heavy for the fastening rings.
● Never secure a child seat to the fastening rings. Note
● The maximum load of the fastening rings is approximately 3.5 Kn (3.57
K p).
● Y

ou can find suitable transport straps and load securing systems at a
speci
alist workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Service. 
Rails and attachment system* Fig. 96 In the luggage
comp
ar

tment: System in-
cluding rails, adjustable
attachment elements 1 and adjustable tighten-
ing s
tr

aps 2 .
The rails and attachment system consists of four rails, movable attachment
elements, s tr

aps to be secured to the rails and a net with supports to cover baggage ⇒ page 135.

The rail and attachment system is designed to se-
cure light objects. If the seats in the third row are to be occupied by passen-
gers then attachment elements should never be placed in the section of the
rails close to the seats ⇒  .
Ins t

alling the attachment elements
● Fit the attachment element with the ruts facing upwards ⇒ fig. 96 1 to
the upper p ar

t of the guide and press downwards.
● Move the attachment element to the desired position.
● Always ensure that the attachment inserts into the guide system ⇒  .
Remo v

ing the attachment elements
● Remove the attachment element from the guide and pull downwards.
Securing a lo
ad
● Pull the strap through the attachment element and secure the load
⇒  .
WARNING
In case of an accident or sudden braking, the attachment elements in the
par t

s of the rails close to the seats of the third row could injure seat oc-
cupants.
● Whenever the seats on the third row are to be occupied, remove the
attachment
elements from the rails or move them all the way back. WARNING
Movable attachment elements that are not secured correctly can be re-
le a

sed from the guide in case of sudden braking or accident. As a result,
objects may be fired through the passenger compartment causing seri-
ous injury or death.
● Always ensure that the movable attachment elements are correctly in-
serted int
o the guides. 

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Seats and storage compartments WARNING
Baggage net supports that are not secured correctly can be released from
the guide in ca se of
the sudden braking or accident. As a result, objects
may be fired through the passenger compartment causing serious injury
or death.
● Always ensure that the baggage net supports are correctly inserted
into the rai
ls; the red mark should not be visible.
● Never secure a child seat to the baggage net supports. CAUTION
● The baggage net supports placed on the rail system can be damaged
when f o

lding down seats from the third row or putting them back into posi-
tion and these can also damage the seats themselves. Before folding down
or repositioning the seats, remove the baggage net supports from the rail
system. Retaining hooks Fig. 99 In the luggage
comp
ar
tment: retaining
hooks.
On the right-hand side of the luggage compartment, there are folding re-
taining hook
s ⇒ fig. 99 that can be used to secure light shopping bags.
● Press the retaining hooks down ⇒ fig. 99 (arrow) and f
old them.
● Hook the bags in place.
● After use, raise the hooks again. WARNING
Never use these hooks to secure objects. In case of sudden braking or an
acc ident, the hook

s could rupture. CAUTION
The hooks can support a maximum of 2.5 kg (about 5 lbs). Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Seats and storage compartments
Luggage net* Fig. 100 In the luggage
comp
ar
tment: net used
on secured baggage.
The baggage net can be used to secure lighter items.
Hooking the b
aggage net into the luggage compartment floor
● Hook the baggage net into the fastening rings ⇒ fig. 100 1 and
2 .
Rel e

asing the baggage net
The secured baggage net is taut ⇒  .
● Carefully unhook the baggage net hooks from the fastening rings 1 .
● Carefully unhook the baggage net hooks from the fastening rings 2 . WARNING
The elastic baggage net stretches when it is secured to the luggage com-
par tment

fastening rings. The secured baggage net is taut. The hooks on
the baggage net can cause injury if the net is incorrectly hooked or un-
hooked.
● Always ensure that the hooks do not suddenly release from the fas-
tening rin
gs when hooking or un-hooking.
● Always keep your face and eyes protected at a safe distance to avoid
injury shou
ld a hook slip while hooking or unhooking.
● Always engage the hooks in the order given. If a baggage net hook
spring
s back this can cause injury. 
Roof carrier system* Introduction The vehicle roof has been designed to optimise aerodynamics. For this rea-
son, con
v

entional roof carrier systems cannot be secured to the roof rails.
Given that the water drains have been incorporated into the roof for aerody-
namic reasons, only the SEAT approved basic supports and roof carrier sys-
tems can be used.
When should the roof carrier system be removed?
● When it is not being used.
● When the vehicle is being washed in a car wash.
● When the vehicle height exceeds the maximum height (for example, in a
garag
e). 

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Seats and storage compartments
Additional information and warnings:
● Light ⇒ page 95
● Tr
ansporting ⇒ page 13
● E

cological driving ⇒ page 225
● Wheel

s and tyres ⇒ page 293
● A

ccessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications ⇒ page 257WARNING
The risk of an accident is increased by transporting heavy or bulky loads
on the roof , whic

h affects the car's handling by shifting the centre of
gravity and increasing susceptibility to cross winds.
● Always secure loads correctly with suitable and undamaged attach-
ment rope or s
traps.
● Large, heavy, wide and flat loads negatively affect the vehicle aerody-
namics, c
entre of gravity and handling.
● Avoid brusque manoeuvres and sudden braking.
● Adjust your speed and driving style to visibility, road, traffic and
weather c
onditions. CAUTION
● Always remove the roof carrier system from the roof before entering a car
w a

sh.
● The height of your vehicle is changed by the installation of the roof carri-
er and the load sec
ured on it. Compare the vehicle height with the passage
height, for example in underground car parks or entering garage doors.
● The roof antenna, the range of the panoramic sliding roof and the tail-
gate shou
ld not be affected by the roof carrier system and the load being
transported.
● Take extra care not to let the tailgate strike the roof load when opening. For the sake of the environment
The vehicle uses more fuel when the roof carrier system is fitted. 
Securing the base supports and roof carrier system Fig. 101 Attachment
points
f

or the basic sup-
port and the roof carrier
system.
The mounts are the basis of a complete roof carrier system. Special fixtures
mus t

then be added in order to safely transport luggage, bicycles, skis, surf
boards or boats on the roof. All these system components are available
from an Authorised Service Centre.
It will only be possible to install a basic support or roof carrier system if the
vehicle has a roof rail.
Securing the base supports and roof carrier system
Always secure the base supports and roof carrier system correctly.
The roof carrier system must always be installed exactly according to the in-
structions provided. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Seats and storage compartments
Storage compartments
Introduction Storage compartments must only be used to store light or small objects.
The front
c
entral armrest compartment houses the factory-fitted AUX-IN or
multimedia (MEDIA-IN) connection sockets.
The factory-fitted CD changer is located in the left-hand storage compart-
ment of the luggage compartment.
Additional information and warnings:
● Child seats (accessories) ⇒ page 39
● L

uggage compartment ⇒ page 125
● C

are and cleaning of the vehicle interior ⇒ page 249
● ⇒ 

Bookl et Radio or ⇒ Booklet navigation system WARNING
In the event of sudden braking movements or turns, loose objects may be
thro wn ar

ound the vehicle interior. This could cause serious injuries to
passengers and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Do not transport animals or place hard, heavy or sharp objects inside
the vehic
le in: open storage compartments, instrument panel, storage
tray, items of clothing or bags.
● While driving, always keep object compartments closed. WARNING
Objects falling into the driver's footwell could prevent use of the pedals.
This c

ould lead the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the
risk of a serious accident.
● Make sure the pedals can be used at all times, with no objects rolling
underneath them.
● The floor m

at should always be secured to the floor.
● Never place other mats or rugs on top of the original mat supplied by
the factor
y.
● Make sure that no objects can fall into the driver's footwell while the
vehicl
e is in motion. CAUTION
● Objects on the shelf could chafe against the wires of the heating ele-
ment in the r

ear window and cause damage.
● Do not keep heat-sensitive objects, food or medicines inside the vehi-
cle. He
at and cold could damage them or render them useless.
● Light-transparent objects placed inside the vehicle, such as lenses,
magnify
ing glasses or transparent suction caps on the windows, could con-
centrate the sun's rays and cause damage to the vehicle. 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. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data