remote control Seat Alhambra 2014 Owner's Manual

38Airbag system
WARNING (Continued)
● Vehicle occupants of the front and outer rear seats must never carry
any other people, pets or objects in the deployment space between them
and the airbags.
● The built-in coat hooks should be used only for lightweight clothing.
Do not leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
● Do not mount accessories on the doors.
● Do not fit curtains to the windows other than those expressly ap-
proved for use in the vehicle.
● Only turn the sun blinds towards the windows if there is no object,
e.g. pens or garage remote controls, secured to the sun blind.

Knee airbag
Fig. 24 On the driver
side: location of the knee
airbag
Fig. 25 On the driver
side: Radius of action of
the knee airbag
The knee airbag is located on the driver side below the dash panel
⇒  Fig. 24. Airbags are identified by the word “AIRBAG”.
The area framed red ⇒ Fig. 25 A
is covered by the knee airbag when it is
deployed (deployment area). Therefore, objects should never be placed or
mounted in these areas.
WARNING
The airbag is deployed at high speed in fractions of a second.
● The knee airbag is deployed in front of the driver's knees. Always
keep the deployment areas of the knee airbags free.
● Never not fix objects to the cover or in the deployment area of the
knee airbag.
● Adjust the driver seat so that there is a distance of at least 10 cm (4
inches) between your knees and the location of the knee airbag. If you
physical constitution prevents you from meeting these requirements,
make sure you contact a specialised workshop.
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Cockpit
Convenience menueffectRear vision mirror adjustmentTilts passenger mirror downwards when reverse gear is engaged. This enables the driver to see the edge of the pavement,
for example ⇒ page 111.
Exterior mirror adjust.If synchronised adjustment is selected, when the driver side exterior mirror is adjusted, the passenger exterior mirror is also
moved.
Factory settingsSome functions of the Convenience submenu will be reset to the factory value.BackThe Configuration menu is displayed again.
Lights & visibility submenu
Lights & visi-
bility menueffect
Coming HomeThis permits the adjustment of the time the headlamps
stay on after locking or unlocking the vehicle, the function
can also be connected or disconnected here ⇒ page 101.Leaving Home
Footwell lightThis permits the adjustment of the brightness of the foot-
well lighting when the doors are open, the function can al-
so be connected or disconnected here
Convenience
turn signalsSwitching convenience turn signals on and off When the
convenience turn signals are connected, when the turn
signal is switched on, these flash at least three times
⇒ page 96.
Factory set-
tingsAll the configurations in the submenu Lights & visibility are
reset to the predefined factory values.
Tourist lightHeadlamp adjustment for countries in which vehicles are
driven on the other side 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.
BackThe Configuration menu is displayed again. Personal convenience settings
When two people use a vehicle, SEAT recommends that each person always
uses “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
■ Language
■ Units
■ Convenience settings menu
■ Door unlock (individual opening, Auto Lock)
■ Convenience handling of windows
■ Rear vision mirror adjustment
■ Lights & visibility settings menu
■ Coming home and leaving home
■ Footwell light
■ Convenience turn signals 
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73
Opening and closing
Vehicle keys
With the vehicle key ⇒ Fig. 40 or ⇒ Fig. 41 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 75 or the battery changed
⇒ page 74.
Different keys belonging to the vehicle may be used.
Folding the key shaft in and out
When the button A
is pressed, the key shaft is released and unfolds.
To fold it press the button A
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
vehicle electronic immobiliser. A 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 a Technical Serv-
ice, a specialised workshop or approved key service qualified to create this
kind of key.
New keys or spare keys must be synchronised before use ⇒ page 75.
CAUTION
All of the vehicle keys contain electronic components. Protect the vehicle
keys from damage, impacts and humidity.
Note
● Only use the key button when you require the corresponding function.
Pushing 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 discharged batteries can considerably reduce the range of the
remote control. 
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80Opening and closing
Interior monitoring system and anti-tow system*
Fig. 49 On the roof con-
sole: interior 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 monitoring function (arrow) may not work without restrictions.
Use the key to lock the vehicle. If the anti-theft 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
The interior monitoring is switched off by pressing the remote control lock
button 
twice.
● Lock all doors and rear lid.
● Use the key to lock the vehicle. The interior monitoring and / or anti-tow-
ing alarm are switched off until the next time the vehicle is locked. To turn off the interior monitoring and anti-tow systems before unlocking
the vehicle, for example in the following situations:
●
When leaving animals inside the vehicle  ⇒ page 75.
● When the vehicle must be loaded.
● When the vehicle is being transported, for example, by ferry.
● When the vehicle must be towed with the axle raised.
Risk of false alarms
The interior monitoring system only operates correctly if the vehicle is com-
pletely closed. Observe legal requirements. The alarm may be accidentally
triggered in the following cases:
● When a window is completely or partially open.
● If the sunglasses storage compartment in the roof console is open.
● When the panoramic sliding sunroof is completely or partially open.
● When suspended objects are hung from the interior mirror (air freshen-
er) or there are loose papers in the vehicle.
● If the separation net is fitted and moves (due to heating).
● Due to a vibrating mobile telephone inside the vehicle.
Note
Upon activating the alarm, if any door or the rear lid is open, only the anti-
theft alarm will be activated. The interior monitoring and anti-tow systems
will only be activated when the doors and rear lid are fully closed. 

82Opening and closing
WARNING
If a sliding door is not fully open, it could close unexpectedly and cause
serious injuries.
● Always open the sliding door fully.
WARNING
Opening sliding doors while driving is dangerous. The sliding door could
be pushed open or closed when the vehicle accelerates and brakes caus-
ing serious injuries.
● Never open the sliding doors when the vehicle is in movement.

Manually opening and closing the sliding door
Fig. 50 On the sliding
door. door handle 1
effectNecessary operations
Open the sliding door from the
inside.When the sliding door is released, open
the door fully by pulling on the outside
handle.
Opening the sliding door from
the inside.When the sliding door is released, open
the door fully by pulling on its interior
handle ⇒ Fig. 50 1
.
Closing the sliding door.
Pull on the inside or outside door handle
and close the sliding door by pushing
gently. Make sure that the sliding door is
closed properly.

Opening and closing the sliding door electrically*
Fig. 51 On the dash pan-
el, on the remote control
key and on the interior
lining of the sliding door:
Button for opening and
closing the electric slid-
ing door
All of the electric sliding doors can be opened and closed manually using
more force. 

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Opening and closing
effectNecessary operations
Opens the sliding door electri-
cally.
Press the ⇒ Fig. 51 button on the dash
panel, on the remote control key and on
the interior lining of the sliding door.
The sliding door opens with the rollback
anti-trap function as long as the button
is not pressed again.
Pull briefly on the interior or exterior
handle the door. The sliding door opens
automatically.
Closing the sliding door electri-
cally.
Press the ⇒ Fig. 51 button on the dash
panel, on the remote control key and on
the interior lining of the sliding door.
The sliding door closes with the rollback
anti-trap function as long as the button
is not pressed again. As it closes, a
warning sound is given.
Pull briefly on the interior or exterior
handle the door. The sliding door closes
with the roll-back function. As it closes,
a warning sound is given.
Note
● When the fuel tank cover is open, the right-hand side electric sliding
door is locked and can only be opened manually.
● If the window of a sliding door is lowered them this door cannot open
fully. 
Rollback anti-trap function of the electric sliding doors
The rollback anti-trap function of the electric sliding doors can reduce the
risk of injury when opening and closing the sliding doors ⇒ .If an object gets in the way of the sliding door while it is
closing, it opens
again.
If an object gets in the way of the sliding door while it is opening, the door
stops moving.
● Check the reason for which the sliding door does not open or close.
● Try to open or close the sliding door again.
To close the sliding door without the rollback anti-trap function
● Turn off the ignition and turn it on again.
● Press and hold the 
⇒ Fig. 51 button. The sliding door closes with
full force.
WARNING
Closing the electric windows without the anti-trap function can cause se-
rious injury.
● Always close the sliding doors carefully.
● Nobody should ever get in the way of the electric sliding doors, espe-
cially when closing without the anti-trap function.
● The anti-trap function does not prevent fingers or other parts of the
body getting pinched against the window frame and causing injury.
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Air conditioning
Auxiliary heater* (additional heater) Introduction
The auxiliary heater is powered by fuel from the vehicle's fuel tank and can
be used while the vehicle is in motion and at a standstill. Select the mode
required (heat or fan) ⇒  page 167 on the instrument panel.
In winter, the auxiliary heater can be used in heat mode before switching on
the ignition to remove any ice, mist or snow from the windscreen (thin lay-
ers only).
Additional information and warnings:
● SEAT information system ⇒  page 62
● Refuelling ⇒  page 268
WARNING
The auxiliary heater fumes contain carbon dioxide, an odourless and col-
ourless toxic gas. Carbon monoxide can cause people to lose conscious-
ness. It can also cause death.
● Never switch on the auxiliary heater or leave it running in places that
are enclosed or unventilated.
● Never program the independent heating system to be activated and
operated in closed, unventilated areas.
WARNING
The components of the auxiliary heater exhaust system heat up a great
deal. This could cause a fire.
● Always park your vehicle so that no part of the exhaust system can
come in contact with flammable materials (such as dried grass).
CAUTION
Never place food, medicines or other heat-sensitive objects close to the air
vents. Food, medicines and other heat-sensitive objects may be damaged
or made unsuitable for use by the air coming from the air vents. 
Switching the auxiliary heater on and off
Switching the auxiliary heater on:
Manually using the instant on/off button.⇒ page 159
ONManually using the remote control.⇒ page 166
Automatically at the programmed and enabled on
time.⇒ page 167
Switching the auxiliary heater off:
Manually using the instant on/off button for the
air conditioner.⇒ page 159
OFFManually using the remote control.⇒ page 166 Automatically after the programmed time.⇒ page 167
Automatically when the light comes on  (fuel re-
serve).⇒ page 268
Automatically when the battery power drops to a
very low level.⇒ page 292
Things to note
After switching the auxiliary heater off, it continues to run for a short period
to completely burn any fuel remaining in the auxiliary heater. The exhaust
gases are also extracted from the system. 
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166Air conditioning
Remote control
Fig. 127 Auxiliary heat-
er: remote control
Fig. 127MeaningONSwitch the auxiliary heater on.OFFSwitch the auxiliary heater off:AAerial.BLight.
The auxiliary heater may accidentally switch on if a button is pressed on the
remote control by mistake. This may also occur outside the range of the re-
mote control or if the light flashes.
Remote control light
The remote control light provides users with different information at the
push of a button:
Battery light Fig. 127 BMeaningLights up green for around two
seconds.The auxiliary heater has been switched on
using the ON button.Lights up red for around two
seconds.The auxiliary heater has been switched off
using the OFF button.Slowly flashes green for
around two seconds.No ona)
signal has been received.
Quickly flashes green for
around two seconds.The auxiliary heater is locked.
Possible causes: the fuel tank is almost
empty, the battery charge is very low or
there is a fault.
Flashes red for around two
seconds.No off a)
signal has been received.
Lights up orange for around
two seconds, then green or
red.The remote control battery is almost flat.
However, the on or off signal has been re-
ceived, respectively.
Lights up orange for around
two seconds, then flashes
green or red.The remote control battery is almost flat.
The on or off signal has not been received,
respectively.
Flashes orange for around five
seconds.The remote control battery is flat. The on
or off signal has not been received, re-
spectively.
a) Within its range, the remote control might not receive the signal sent by the vehicle receiv-
er. In this case, the remote control will send an error message despite the auxiliary heater
being on or off. Come closer to the vehicle and press the corresponding button on the re-
mote control once again.
Replacing the remote control battery
When the light ⇒ Fig. 127 B
on the remote control does not come on when
the button is pressed, the remote control battery should soon be replaced.
The battery is located beneath a cover on the back of the remote control.
Turn the slot to the left using a flat, blunt object (e.g. a coin). When chang-
ing the battery, use another battery of the same model and observe the po-
larity when fitting it ⇒ 
. 

167
Air conditioning
Range
The receiver is in the interior of the vehicle. The remote control, when fitted
with new batteries, has a range of several hundred metres. Obstacles be-
tween the remote control and the vehicle, bad weather conditions and dis-
charged batteries can considerably reduce the range of the remote control.
An optimum range is obtained by keeping the remote control vertical, with
the aerial ⇒ Fig. 127 A
pointing upwards. When doing so, do not cover the
aerial with your fingers or with the palm of your hand.
There must be a minimum distance of two metres between the remote con-
trol and the vehicle.
CAUTION
● The radio frequency remote control contains electronic components.
Therefore, avoid getting the remote control wet and from being knocked
and protect it from direct sunlight.
● Use of inappropriate batteries may damage the remote control. For this
reason, always replace the dead battery with another of the same voltage,
size and specifications.
For the sake of the environment
● Please dispose of old batteries so that they do not harm the environ-
ment.
● The remote control battery may contain perchlorate. Observe the legal
requirements for their disposal. 
Programming the auxiliary heater
The heater or ventilation inside the vehicle can be programmed for a certain
period. Before programming, check that the day is correctly set in the
Auxiliary heat-
er - day of the week menu ⇒ 
.
Enabling the Auxiliary heater menu on the instrument panel
● From the main menu, select the Auxiliary heater submenu and press the
OK
button on the windscreen wiper lever.
● OR: press the  or  arrow buttons on the multi-function steering
wheel until the Auxiliary heater menu is displayed.
Menu optionsDescription
Switching on
Switching off
The auxiliary heater can be set to come on automati-
cally if required. To do so, select a timer:
– The timer is displayed marked with a .
– Only one timer can be selected. If a timer has been
selected, Prog. ON will be displayed on the screen. If
no timer has been selected, the instrument panel dis-
play will show Prog. OFF.
– To modify the programmed timer, select another tim-
er or select the Off option.
Timer 1
Timer 2
Timer 3Three different timers (hh.mm) can later be selected
using the On option. If the auxiliary heater is to be
switched on for just a certain day of the week, select
the day of the week and the time for the auxiliary heat-
er to come on.
DurationThe operating time may vary between 10 and 60 mi-
nutes and can be set to 5-minute intervals.
Operating modeSet to heat or ventilate the vehicle interior when the
auxiliary heater is switched on.
DaySet the current day of the week.
Factory settingsThe predefined factory values for the functions of this
menu are restored.
BackThis returns to the main menu. 
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Anti-theft bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Anti-theft locking bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Anti-theft wheel locking bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Anti-tow system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Anti-trap functionElectric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Panoramic sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Armrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
ASR See "Brake assist systems" . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
See "Brake assist" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Turning on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Assistance systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Electronic differential lock system (EDL andXDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . 191
Assist systems Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . 191
Auto Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Braking assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Lane Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Lane Assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Optical parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Park Assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Parking sensor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Rear Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Rear assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Sign Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Start-Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Start assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Traction control system (ASR) . . . . . . . . . . 193
Traction control when accelerating (ASR) . 192
Tyre monitoring indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Auto Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Automatic belt retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Switching Auto Hold off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Switching the start assist off . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Automatic consumer disconnection . . . . . . . . 295
Automatic dipped beam control . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Changing gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
DSG automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Kickdown system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Launch-Control programme . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Manually unlocking the gear selector lever . .323
Please also see "Changing gears" . . . . . . 176
Safety interlock for ignition key . . . . . . . . . 174
See "Automatic gearbox" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
AUX-IN connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Auxiliary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165, 273 Automatic off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Remote control range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Remote control: Replacing the battery . . . 166
Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Things to note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165, 168
Auxiliary heater remote control Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Axle loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
B
BAS See "Brake assist systems" . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Battery Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Discharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
See Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Battery acid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Before starting out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Belt height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Belt tensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Service and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Belt tension limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Bicycle carrier Installing a bicycle carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Maximum load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Bonnet Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Bottle holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
362 Index