octane Seat Alhambra 2011 Owner's Manual

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Safe driving
● For petrol vehicles: Is unleaded petrol available at the right octane rat-
in g?
● F
or diesel engines: Is diesel fuel available with a low sulphur content?
● Are a suitable engine oil ( ⇒ page 279) and other en
gine fluids comply-
ing with SEAT specifications available in the destination country?
● Will the navigation system fitted at the factory operate correctly in the
destin
ation country with the available navigation data?
● Are special tyres required in the destination country? CAUTION
SEAT does not accept liability for any damage to the vehicle due to the use
of a lo w

er quality fuel, an inadequate service or the non-availability of genu-
ine spare parts. 
Driving along flooded roadways To prevent damage to the vehicle when driving through water, for example,
along a flooded r
o

ad, please observe the following:
● Check the depth of the water before entering the flooded zone. The wa-
ter shoul
d never come above the lower edge of the bodywork ⇒  .
● Do not drive faster than a pedestrian.
● Do not stop in the water, use reverse gear or switch off the engine.
● Oncoming traffic will cause waves which raise the level of the water,
mak in

g it difficult to cross the water. WARNING
When driving through water, mud, melted snow, etc., please remember
that due t

o damp or frozen brake discs and shoes in winter, the braking
effect may be delayed, therefore the required braking distance is greater.
● Dry the brakes and remove ice by braking carefully. Ensure that you
are not end
angering other road-users or breaking traffic regulations in
the process.
● After driving through water, avoid sudden sharp manoeuvres. CAUTION
● Driving through flooded areas may severely damage vehicle compo-
nents s

uch as the engine, transmission, running gear or electrical system.
● Never drive through salt water as salt causes corrosion. Always rinse any
parts
of the vehicle which have been in contact with salt water. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Checking and refilling levels WARNING
Refuelling or handling fuel carelessly can cause an explosion or fire re-
su ltin
g in serious burns and injuries.
● Fuel is a highly explosive, easily flammable substance.
● Observe current safety instructions and local regulations concerning
the handling of
fuel. 
Types of fuel The type of fuel to use when refilling will depend on the vehicle's engine.
You w
i

ll find a factory-fitted sticker containing information on the type of
fuel for your vehicle on the inside of the fuel tank flap.
SEAT recommends the use of sulphur-free or low sulphur fuel to reduce con-
sumption and prevent engine damage. Possible types of
fuel Alternative names Further information
91
a)
RON Normal petrol, normal unlea-
ded petro
l ⇒ page 26895
a)
RON Premium unleaded petrol (95
RON)
98
a)
RON Premium unleaded petrol (98
RON)
Diesel ⇒ page 269
a)
RON = Regulation Octane Number Petrol Petrol types
Vehic
l

es with petrol engines must refuel using unleaded petrol according to
European norm EN 228 ⇒  .
Petr o

l types are categorised according to their octane number (e.g. 91, 95,
98 or 99 RON (RON = “Research Octane Number”). You may use petrol with
a high octane number than the one recommended for your engine. Howev-
er, this has no advantage in terms of fuel consumption and engine power.
SEAT recommends refuelling with a low sulphur content or sulphur-free pet-
rol to reduce petrol consumption for petrol engines.
Petrol additives
The quality of the fuel influences running behaviour, performance and serv-
ice life of the engine. For this reason, you should use good quality petrol
containing a mixture of additives. These additives will help to prevent corro-
sion, keep the fuel system clean and prevent deposits from building up in
the engine.
If good quality petrol with additives is not available or engine problems
arise, the necessary additives must be added when refuelling.
Not all petrol additives have been shown to be effective. The use of unsuita-
ble petrol additives could damage the engine. These additives are available
from qualified workshops, who will inform you of their application. CAUTION
● Only use fuel with an octane rating that is in line with the norm EN 228,
other w

ise significant damage could be caused to the engine and fuel sys-
tem. Furthermore, it could lead to a loss of performance with the conse-
quent engine fault.
● The use of unsuitable petrol additives could damage the engine. 

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Checking and refilling levels
● If, in exceptional circumstances, petrol with a lower octane rating to that
r ec
ommended is used, only use moderate engine speeds and a light throt-
tle. Avoid using full throttle and overloading the engine. Otherwise you may
damage the engine. Fill up with fuel of a suitable octane rating as soon as
possible.
● Do not refuel if the filler indicates that the fuel contains metal. LRP (lead
repl
acement petrol) fuels also contain high concentrations of metal addi-
tives. This could damage the engine!
● Just one full tank of leaded fuel would seriously impair the efficiency of
the catalytic
converter and could damage it. 
Diesel Diesel fuel
Diesel
f

uel must correspond to European standard EN 590 (In Germany,
EN 590 or DIN 51628).
The use of diesel fuel with a high sulphur percentage requires shorter serv-
ice intervals ⇒ Booklet Maintenance Programme ⇒  . Your qualified work-
shop wi l

l be able to tell you which countries have diesel with a high sulphur
content.
Do not mix fuel additives (thinners, or similar additives) with diesel fuel.
Winter-grade diesel
When using “summer-grade diesel fuel”, difficulties may be experienced at
temperatures below 0°C (+32°F) because the fuel thickens due to wax sepa-
ration. For this reason, “winter-grade diesel fuel” is available in Germany,
for example, during the cold months. It can be used at temperatures as low
as -20°C (-4°F).
In countries with different climatic conditions, other types of diesel fuel are
available that are suitable to local temperatures. SEAT qualified workshops
and filling stations in the country concerned will inform you on the type of
diesel fuels available. A cold diesel engine makes more noise during winter temperatures than
summer temper

atures. Furthermore, the exhaust fumes may turn slightly
bluish while the engine is heating. The quantity of exhaust gases will de-
pend on the outside temperature.
Filter pre-heater
Vehicles with a diesel engine are fitted with a fuel filter pre-heater. This en-
sures that the fuel system remains operational to approx. -24°C (-11.2°F),
provided you use winter-grade diesel which is safe to -15°C (+5°F).
However, if the fuel has waxed to such an extent that the engine will not
start at temperatures of under -24°C (-11.2°F), simply place the vehicle in a
warm garage or workshop for a while to heat up.
Auxiliary heater
Vehicles with a diesel engine may be fitted with an auxiliary heater. The
heater runs off the fuel from the fuel tank. On doing so, smells and steam
may be noticed outside the vehicle for a short period. This is normal and it
is not an indication of a fault in the vehicle.
Whenever there is little fuel in the tank (reserve), the auxiliary heater auto-
matically switches off. WARNING
Never use start boosters. An aerosol start booster could explode or cause
a sud den ri

se in engine speed leading to engine damage and serious in-
jury. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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General notes on the technical data
Technical Data
Genera l
notes on the technical data
Outstanding information
Important All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence
ov
er

this data.
All data provided in this manual are valid for the standard model in Spain.
The vehicle data card included in the Inspection and Maintenance Plan in
the vehicles registration documents show which engine is installed in the
vehicle.
The figures may be different depending on if additional equipment is fitted,
for different models, for special vehicles and for other countries.
Additional information and warnings:
● Transporting ⇒ page 13
● E

cological driving ⇒ page 225
● F

uel ⇒ page 267
● Engine oi

l ⇒ page 279
● En

gine coolant ⇒ page 283
● Wheel

s and tyres ⇒ page 293
● Not

es for the user ⇒ page 255 Abbr
eviations used in the Technical Data section Abbrevia-
tion Meaning
kW Kilowatt, engine power measurement.
PS Pferdestärke (horsepower), formerly used to denote engine
pow
er

. rpm Revolutions per minute - engine speed.
Nm Newton metres, unit of engine torque.
l/100 km Fuel consumption in litres per 100 km.
g/km Carbon dioxide emissions in grams per km travelled.
CO
2 Carbon dioxide
CN Cetane number, indication of the diesel combustion power.
RON Research octane number, indication of the knock resistance
of petr
o

l. WARNING
Failure to observe requirements for weight, loads, dimensions and maxi-
mum speed m a

y lead to severe accident. 

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Technical Data
Petrol engine 1.4 110 kW (150 PS) Engine specifications
Power output in kW (PS) rpm 110 (150)/ 5800
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 240/ 1500-4000
No. of cylinders/capacity in cm3
4/ 1390
Fuel 95 super RON a)a)
Research-Octane-Number = Anti-detonation rating of the petrol.
P er
formance figures
Maximum speed in km/h 197
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 6.9
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 10.7Consumption (litres/100 km)/ CO
2 (g/km)
Urban cycle 9.2/214
Extra urban cycle 6.1/143
Combined 7.2/167Weights
5 seats 7 seats
Gross vehicle weight in kg 2290 2480
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1723 1771
Gross front axle weight in kg 1170/1220 1170/1220
Gross rear axle weight in kg 1070/1120 1260/1310
Permitted roof load in kg 100 100Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Technical Data
Trailer weight Trailer without brakes 750
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1800
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1800Engine oil capacity
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 3.6 
Petrol engine 1.4 110 kW (150 HP). Automatic Engine specifications
Power output in kW (PS) rpm 110 (150)/ 5800
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 240/ 1500-4000
No. of cylinders/capacity in cm3
4/ 1390
Fuel 95 super RON a)a)
Research-Octane-Number = Anti-detonation rating of the petrol.
P er
formance figures
Maximum speed in km/h 197
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 6.6
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 9.9Consumption (litres/100 km)/ CO
2 (g/km)
Urban cycle 9.4/218
Extra urban cycle 6.6/154
Combined 7.6/178

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Technical Data
Weights 5 seats 7 seats
Gross vehicle weight in kg 2310 2500
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1742 1790
Gross front axle weight in kg 1190/1240 1190/1240
Gross rear axle weight in kg 1070/1120 1260/1310
Permitted roof load in kg 100 100Trailer weight
Trailer without brakes 750
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1800
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1800Engine oil capacity
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 3.6 
Petrol engine 2.0 147 kW (200 HP). Automatic Engine specifications
Power output in kW (PS) rpm 147 (200)/ 5100
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 280/ 1700-5000
No. of cylinders/capacity in cm3
4.6/ 1984
Fuel 95 super RON a)a)
Research-Octane-Number = Anti-detonation rating of the petrol.
P er
formance figures
Maximum speed in km/h 221
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 5.8
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 8.3 Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

Modifications to the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
255
Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
N
Net Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Net partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
New engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
New tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
New tyres and wheels About your tyres and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Noise Auxiliary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Noises Assisted braking systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Notes for the user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Number of seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
O
Octane rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Oil See engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Older tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 On-board tools
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Onboard diagnostic system (ODB) . . . . . . . . . 261
Opening Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Electric sliding door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
From the inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Panorama sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
See "Unlocking" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Sliding doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Sunshade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Opening doors individually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Operating fault Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Operating faults Radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Optical parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Overview Dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
P Panorama sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Anti-trap function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Convenience closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Convenience opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Sun
shade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Panoramic sliding roof Emergency locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Park assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Brake operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Park assist system Automatic stoppage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Leaving the parking space . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Preparing to park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Switching on or off (leaving the parkingspace) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Switching on or off (parking) . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Park Assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183, 186
Parking aid system Use of high pressure cleaning equipment 244
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Automatic release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Emergency braking function . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
See "Parking brake" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Parking distance warning system Use of high pressure cleaning equipment 244
Parking indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Parking light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 374
Index