load capacity Seat Alhambra 2015 Owner's Manual

Operation
WARNING
The centre armrest may limit the freedom of
movement of the driver's arm and cause a se-
rious accident.
● Keep the centre armrest compartments
closed while the vehicle is in motion.
● The centre armrest is not designed for chil-
dren to sit on! Sitting in this incorrect posi-
tion can cause severe injuries. Transport and practical
equipment
Transporting objects Introduction Always transport heavy loads in the luggage
compartment and place the seat backs in a
vertical position. Always use the anchors pro-
vided with suitable rope to secure heavy ob-
jects. Never overload the vehicle. Both the
carrying capacity as well as the distribution
of the load in the vehicle affect driving be-
haviour and braking ability
››› .
WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects can
cause serious injury in case of a sudden ma-
noeuvring or breaking or in case of an acci-
dent. This is especially true when objects are
struck by a detonating airbag and fired
through the vehicle interior. To reduce the
risks, please note the following:
● Secure all objects in the vehicle. Always
keep equipment and heavy objects in the lug-
gage compartment.
● Always secure objects with suitable rope or
slings so that they cannot enter the areas
around the front or side airbags in case of
sudden braking or an accident. ●
Always ensure that objects inside the vehi-
cle cannot move into the area of the airbags
while driving.
● While driving, always keep object compart-
ments closed.
● Remove all objects from the front passen-
ger seat when it is folded down. When the
seat backrest is folded down, it presses on
small and light objects and these are detec-
ted by the weight sensor on the seat; this
sends false information to the airbag control
unit.
● While the seat backrest of the front passen-
ger seat is folded, the front airbag must re-
main disabled and the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF  light on.
● Objects secured in the vehicle should never
be placed in such a way as to make passen-
gers sit in an incorrect position.
● If secured objects occupy a seat, this seat
should not be occupied or used by anyone. WARNING
The driving behaviour and braking ability
change when transporting heavy and large
objects.
● Adjust your speed and driving style to visi-
bility, road, traffic and weather conditions.
● Accelerate gently and carefully.
● Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
● Brake early. 98

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● Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
● Brake early.
● If necessary, read the instructions for driv-
ing with a trailer ››› page 179.
● If necessary, read the instructions for driv-
ing with a roof carrier system ››› page 110. WARNING
A sliding load could considerably affect the
stability and safety of the vehicle resulting in
an accident with serious consequences.
● Secure loads correctly so they do not move.
● When transporting heavy objects, use suit-
able ropes or straps.
● Lock the seat backs in vertical position. Loading luggage compartment
Introduction Always transport heavy loads in the luggage
compartment and place the seat backs in a
vertical position. Always use the fastening
rings with suitable rope or straps. Never over-
load the vehicle. Both the carrying capacity
as well as the distribution of the load in the
vehicle have effects on the driving behaviour
and braking ability
››› . WARNING
When the vehicle is not in use or being
watched, always lock the doors and the rear
lid to reduce the risk of serious injury or
death.
● Do not leave children unwatched, especial-
ly when the boot is open. Children could
climb into the luggage compartment, close
the rear lid from inside and be unable to es-
cape themselves. This could lead to serious
injury or death.
● Never allow children to play in or around
the vehicle.
● Never transport people in the luggage com-
partment. WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects can
cause serious injury in case of a sudden ma-
noeuvring or breaking or in case of an acci-
dent. This is especially true when objects are
struck by a detonating airbag and fired
through the vehicle interior. To reduce the
risks, please note the following:
● Secure all objects in the vehicle. Always
place equipment and heavy objects in the
boot.
● Always secure objects with suitable ropes
or straps so that they cannot be pushed in-
side the cabin and move around the areas
around the front or side airbags in the event
of sudden braking or an accident. ●
While driving, always keep object compart-
ments closed.
● Do not place hard, heavy or sharp objects
inside the vehicle interior, in open storage
compartments, the rear shelf or on the dash
panel.
● Remove hard, heavy and sharp objects from
clothes and pockets inside the vehicle and
store securely. WARNING
The transport of heavy object changes vehi-
cle handling and increases braking distance.
Heavy loads that have not been stored or se-
cured correctly could cause loss of control
and result in serious injury.
● Vehicle handling changes when transport-
ing heavy objects due to a change in the cen-
tre of gravity.
● Distribute the load as uniformly and as low
down on the vehicle as possible.
● Store heavy objects in the luggage com-
partment as far from the rear axle as possi-
ble. CAUTION
● Hard objects on the rear shelf could chafe
the wires of the heating element and antenna
of the rear window and cause damage.
● The side window antenna could be dam-
aged due to chafing from objects. 100

Transport and practical equipment
roof. All these system components are
available from a technical service centre.
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 instal-
led exactly according to the instructions pro-
vided.
The position openings are located on the in-
ner side of the side roof rods ››› Fig. 99 . WARNING
If the base supports and the roof carrier sys-
tem are incorrectly fitted or used in an unsuit-
able manner, the entire system could break
free causing accident and injury.
● Always take the manufacturer assembly in-
structions into account.
● Only use base supports and roof carrier
systems that are not damaged and are cor-
rectly fitted.
● The base support should only be fitted to
the points indicated in the diagram ››› Fig. 99.
● Sec ur
e the base supports and roof carrier
system correctly.
● Check the screws and attachments before
driving and after a short distance. During
each long journey, check the attachments
during every break. ●
Always fit the roof carrier system correctly
for wheels, skis, surfboards, etc.
● Never modify or repair the basic supports
or roof carrier system. Note
Read and take into account the instructions
included with the roof carrier system fitted
and keep them in the vehicle. Loading the roof carrier system
Loads can only be correctly secured when the
roof carrier system is correctly fitted
››› .
Maximum authorised roof load
The maximum authorised roof load is 100 kg
(about 220 lbs) . The roof load includes the
r oof

carrier system and the load being trans-
ported ››› .
Always check the roof carrier system weight
and the weight of the load to be transported
and, if necessary, weigh them. Never exceed
the maximum authorised roof load.
If you are using a roof carrier with a lower
weight rating, you cannot transport the maxi-
mum roof load. Do not exceed the maximum
weight limit for the roof carrier given in the
fitting instructions. Distributing a load
Uniformly distribute loads and secure them
correctly
››› .
Check attachments
After fitting the base supports and the roof
carrier system, always check the attachments
after a short trip and at regular intervals. WARNING
Exceeding the maximum authorised roof load
can result in accidents and/or vehicle dam-
age.
● Never surpass the maximum authorised
weight for the roof, the maximum authorised
weight on the axles and the total maximum
authorised weight of the vehicle.
● Never exceed the capacity of the roof carri-
er system even if this is less than the maxi-
mum authorised roof load.
● Secure heavy items as far forward as possi-
ble and, in general, distribute the vehicle
load uniformly. WARNING
Loose and incorrectly secured loads can fall
from the roof carrier system causing acci-
dents and injury.
● Always use suitable ropes and straps in
good condition.
● Always secure loads correctly. 111
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may be exceeded. This is also the case if the
aerial has not been correctly installed.
●
A minimum of 20 centimetres should be
kept between mobile phone aerials and artifi-
cial pacemakers, as mobile telephones may
affect the working of pacemakers.
● Do not keep mobile phones in breast pock-
ets directly above pacemakers.
● Switch off the mobile phone immediately if
you suspect there may be interference. Jacking points for raising vehicle
Fig. 156
Front jacking points for raising vehi-
cle with lifting platform or jack Fig. 157
Rear jacking points for raising vehi-
cle with lifting platform or jack Always use the jacking points indicated in
the figures
››› Fig. 156 and
›
›› Fig. 157 when
raising the vehicle. If the vehicle is not lifted
at these points, it could be seriously dam-
aged ››› or lead to serious injury
››› .
The vehicle should not be lifted using lifting
platforms with lift pads containing fluid.
When raising a vehicle using a platform or
jack, a series of precautionary measures are
required. Do not raise the vehicle with a lift-
ing platform or jack unless you have received
training in how to do so and know how to do
so safely.
Notes on raising the vehicle with a jack
››› page 249 . WARNING
The improper use of the lifting platform or
the jack when raising the vehicle may result
in accidents or serious injury.
● Before raising the vehicle, please observe
the manufacturer's instructions for the plat-
form or jack, and the legal requirements,
where applicable.
● There should not be anyone inside the ve-
hicle when it is being raised or once it is in
the air.
● Only use the jacking points indicated in the
figures ››› Fig. 156 and ››› Fig. 157
when rais-
ing the
vehicle. If the vehicle is not lifted at
the indicated points, it may fall from the plat-
form while the engine or gearbox is being
dismounted, for example.
● The jacking points should be centrally
aligned and firmly positioned on the platform
support plates.
● Never start the engine when the vehicle is
raised! The vehicle may fall from the platform
due to the engine vibrations.
● If it is necessary to work underneath the ve-
hicle while it is raised, you should check that
the supporting stands have an adequate load
capacity.
● Never climb onto the lifting platform.
● Always make sure that the weight of the ve-
hicle does not exceed the lifting platform
load capacity. 194

Wheels and tyres
lighter. This could damage the vehicle's
electrical system.
For the sake of the environment
● Dispose of the battery in an environment-
friendly manner. Batteries contain toxic sub-
stances such as sulphuric acid and lead.
● Battery acid can contaminate the environ-
ment. Collect any spilt service fluids and dis-
pose of them correctly. Wheels and tyres
Wheels Introduction The SEAT Alhambra is equipped as standard
with anti-puncture technology tyres (Conti-
Seal). In the event of a puncture or air leak of
up to 5 mm, the tyre seals the hole with a
protective layer inside the tread.
The inclusion of this technology means that
there is no type of spare wheel included in
the vehicle's equipment.
SEAT recommend that all work on tyres and
wheels is carried out by a specialised work-
shop. These workshops have the necessary
special tools and replacement parts, trained
personnel and facilities for disposing of the
old tyres while respecting the environment.
SEAT recommends taking your car in for tech-
nical service.
WARNING
The vehicle cannot be totally controlled or
braked if the tyres (new or used) are worn or
damaged.
● Incorrect use of wheels and tyres could
make driving more dangerous and result in
serious accidents and damage. ●
All four wheels must be fitted with radial
tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumfer-
ence) and the same tread pattern.
● New tyres do not give maximum grip and
will not have reached their maximum braking
capacity to start with, and therefore need
running in. To prevent accidents and major
damage, extreme caution should be taken for
the first 600 km.
● Check tyre pressures regularly and ensure
they are maintained at the pressures indica-
ted. If the tyre pressure is too low, they could
overheat, resulting in tread detachment or
even burst tyres.
● Never drive on damaged (punctured, cut,
cracked or dented) or worn tyres. Driving on
damaged or worn tyres could result in burst
tyres, serious accidents or damage. Worn or
damaged tyres must be replaced immediate-
ly.
● Never exceed the maximum permitted
speed or loads specified for the type of tyre
fitted on your vehicle.
● The effectiveness of driver and brake assist
systems also depends on the grip of the
tyres.
● If you notice unusual vibration or if the ve-
hicle pulls to one side when driving, stop the
car immediately and check the tyres and
wheels for damage.
● To minimise the risk of losing control of the
vehicle or causing a serious accident, never
undo the bolted joints of beadlock wheels. » 231Technical specifications
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good performance, a better seal, improved
safety and wheel run out. Therefore, worn
rims should always be replaced and must on-
ly be repaired in a specialised workshop.
SEAT recommends visiting a technical service
››› .
Wheel rims with bolted trims
Wheel rims may be fitted with interchangea-
ble trim parts which are attached to the rim
using self-locking bolts. Worn trims should
only be replaced at a specialised workshop.
SEAT recommends visiting a technical service
››› .
WARNING
The use of worn or damaged wheel rims could
make driving more dangerous and result in
serious accidents and damage.
● Only wheel rims which have been approved
for use with your vehicle should be used.
● Inspect wheel rims regularly for damage
and replace as required. WARNING
If the bolted joints of wheel rims with bolted
ring trims are not correctly tightened or loos-
ened, this could result in serious accident.
● Never loosen the bolted joints of wheel
rims with bolted ring trims.
● Any work relating to wheel rims with bolted
rims should be carried out at specialised workshop. SEAT recommends taking your car
in for technical service.
Replacement of wheel rims and new
tyres
New tyres
● When tyres are new, drive with extreme
caution for the first 500 km, as all tyres need
to be run-in . Tyres which have not been run-
in do not
have such good grip ››› or brak-
ing capacity ››› .
● All four wheels must be fitted with radial
tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumfer-
ence) and the same tread pattern.
● The tread depth of new tyres may vary, ac-
cording to the type and make of tyre and the
tread pattern.
Replacing tyres
● Where possible, always replace both
wheels on an axle (both wheels on the front
axle or both wheels on the rear axle) ››› .
● Old tyres should only be replaced by SEAT
approved tyres for the vehicle in question,
and in accordance with the maximum permit-
ted size, diameter, load and speed capacity.
● If replacing tyres, make sure the new ones
have an emergency ride system (Conti-
Seal/Run flat). Otherwise, we recommend
carrying a tyre mobility system. ●
Never use tyres which are larger than SEAT
approved tyres. If the tyres are too big, they
may knock or rub against the chassis or other
components, resulting in damage. WARNING
New tyres do not give maximum grip and will
not have reached their maximum braking ca-
pacity to start with, and therefore need run-
ning in.
● To prevent accidents and major damage,
extreme caution should be taken for the first
600 km. WARNING
There should be adequate space between the
tyres and the vehicle in accordance with the
vehicle design. If this is not the case, the
tyres may rub against parts of the running
gear, chassis or brake lines, leading to faults
in the brake system or to tread detachment,
and the risk of burst tyres.
● The true tyre dimension should not be
greater than the dimensions of tyres manu-
factured and approved by SEAT and should
not rub against parts of the vehicle. Note
● Although tyres may be shown as being the
same size, the true dimensions of different
types of tyre may vary with respect to the
nominal size, or tread patterns may be differ-
ent. 234

AdviceTyre code (example)Meaning
MAX LOAD 615 KG (1356 LBS)US load rating, indicating maximum permitted load per tyre.
MAX INFLATION 350 KPA (51 PSI)US limit, indicating maximum permitted tyre pressure.
SIDEWALL 1 PLY RAYONInformation about tyre wall components:
1 layer of rayon (artificial silk).
TREAD 4 PLIES
1 RAYON + 2 STEEL + 1 NYLONInformation about tread components:
In the example, there are 4 layers below the tread: 1 layer of rayon (artificial silk), 2 layers of steel reinforcement and 1
layer of nylon.
Information for the end consumer concerning the comparative values of the established base tyres (standardised test procedures)
:
TREADWEAR 280Relative service life of the tyre, with respect to specific US standard test.
TRACTION AABraking capacity of tyre on wet surface (AA, A, B or C).
TEMPERATURE ATyre temperature resistance at higher test speeds (A, B or C).
If there are different letters, they are specific codes of the tyre manufacturer or specific national codes.
a)
The letters TIN refer to the tyre serial number.
Tyres with directional tread pattern
Tyres with directional tread pattern have
been designed to operate best when rotating
in only one direction. An arrow on the tyre
sidewall indicates the direction of rotation on
tyres with directional tread. Always observe
the direction of rotation indicated when
mounting the wheel. This guarantees opti-
mum grip and helps to avoid aquaplaning,
grip, noise and wear. Tyre load rating
The load rating code indicates the maximum
load in kilogrammes each wheel can carry
(load capacity).
615 kg (1,356 pounds)
650 kg (1,433 pounds)
690 kg (1,521 pounds)
730 kg (1,609 pounds)
775 kg (1,709 pounds)
91
93
95
97
99 Speed rating
The speed rating indicates the maximum
speed permitted for the tyres.
max. 150 km/h (93 mph)
max. 160 km/h (99 mph)
max. 170 km/h (106 mph)
max. 180 km/h (112 mph)
max. 190 km/h (118 mph)
max. 200 km/h (124 mph)
max. 210 km/h (130 mph)
max. 240 km/h (149 mph)
P
Q
R
S
T
U
H
V
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Vehicle identification number (chassis
number).
Vehicle type, engine power, gearbox type.
Engine and gearbox code, paint number,
interior equipment.
Optional extras, PR numbers.
These data are also provided in the Mainte-
nance Programme.
Type plate
The type plate is visible when the driver door
is opened, on the lower part of the strut. Ve-
hicles for certain export countries do not
have a type plate.
The manufacturer's type plate contains the
following data: Gross vehicle weight
Maximum authorised weight of vehicle
and trailer
Maximum gross front axle weight
Maximum rear axle weight
Information on fuel consumption The consumption and emission details
shown on the vehicle data sticker differ from
one vehicle to another.1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8 The fuel consumption, CO
2 emissions and ac-
tual kerb weight of the vehicle are noted on
the vehicle data sticker.
The fuel consumption and emissions figures
given are based on the vehicle weight cate-
gory, which is determined according to the
engine/gearbox combination and the equip-
ment fitted.
The consumption and emission figures are
calculated in accordance with the EC test re-
quirements 1999/100/EC. These test re-
quirements specify a realistic test method
based on normal everyday driving.
The following test conditions are applied:Urban
cycleThe urban cycle starts with an engine cold
start. City driving is then simulated.
Extra
urban
cycleIn the extra urban cycle simulation the vehi-
cle frequently accelerates and brakes in all
gears, as in normal everyday driving. The
road speed ranges from 0 to 120 km/h (0 to
75 mph).
Total
con-
sump-
tionThe average total consumption is calculated
with a weighting of around 37% for the ur-
ban cycle and 63% for the extra urban cycle.
CO 2
emis-
sionsThe exhaust gases are collected during both
driving cycles to calculate carbon dioxide
emissions. The gas composition is then ana-
lysed to evaluate the CO 2 content and other
emissions. Note
Actual consumption may vary from quoted
test values, depending on personal driving
style, road and traffic conditions, the weather
and the vehicle condition. Weights
Kerb weight refers to the basic model with a
fuel tank filled to 90% capacity and without
optional extras. The figure quoted includes
75 kg to allow for the weight of the driver.
Special versions, optional equipment fittings
or retro-fitting accessories will increase the
weight of the vehicle
››› .
WARNING
● Please note that the centre of gravity may
shift when transporting heavy objects; this
may affect vehicle handling and lead to an ac-
cident. Always adjust your speed and driving
style to suit road conditions and require-
ments.
● Never exceed the gross axle weight rating
or the gross vehicle weight rating. If the per-
missible axle load or the permissible total
weight is exceeded, the driving characteris-
tics of the vehicle may change, leading to ac-
cidents, injuries and damage to the vehicle. 275
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Index
G 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Refilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Engine fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Engine management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Checking the oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Filler neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Environment Environmental friendliness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
ESC See "Brake assist systems" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Exhaust gas purification system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Exterior aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Automatically folding exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . 86
Controlling function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Synchronised mirror adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Vehicle care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Extinguisher Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
F Fastening rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Fault Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Park assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Parking sensor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Rear assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Fault memory Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Faults Air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Panoramic sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Filling capacity AdBlue tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Filter pre-heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Fire extinguishers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
First-aid kit Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
First aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Fitting Tow hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Folding down rear seats Load space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Folding in exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Folding table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Folding the seat backrest of the front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Folding wheel chocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Front airbags See "Airbag system" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Front passenger airbag See "Airbag system" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Front passenger front airbag
Deactivating using the key switch . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Depending on the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Information on consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Type of fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Fuel consumption Economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Why does fuel consumption increase? . . . . . . 152
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Fuel tank flap Closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Function control Tow hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Fuse box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Identification using colours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Identifying blown fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Preparation before replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
G
General overview of the engine compartment . . 218
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Glove compartment lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
H
Handbrake See "Parking brake" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Hazard warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
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Index
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Park Assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Parking sensor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Rear Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Rear assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Sign Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Start-Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Start assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Tiredness detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Traction control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Traction control when accelerating (ASR) . . . . 155
Tyre monitoring indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Tyre monitoring systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
T Technical data Axle loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Engine oil specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Reservoir capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Roof load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Total weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Technical details Type of fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Technical modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Lifting platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Telephone management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Temperature display Outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Temperature gauge
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
The rear lid Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
See "The rear lid" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Things to note Auxiliary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128, 131
Diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Electric sliding doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Fumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Increase in exhaust gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Keyless Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Parking sensor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Rear assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Removing the vehicle key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Switching Auto Hold off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Water underneath the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Tightening torque Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Tightening torque of wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
TIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Tips for driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Before starting out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Tiptronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Tiredness detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Total weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Tow hitch Function control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Installing a bicycle carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Tow hitch ball See "Trailer" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 All-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Front towline anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Rear towline anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Special notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Tow bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Towing prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Towing rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
With a tow hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Towing bracket Optical parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Parking sensor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Tow starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Traction control system (ASR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Traction control when accelerating (ASR) . . . . . . 155
Trailer Adjusting the headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Drawbar load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179, 185
Electrically releasing the hitch ball . . . . . . . . . 182
Fitting a trailer tow hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Function control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Hitch ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Hitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Rear LED lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181, 184
Rear lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181, 184
Stabilising the vehicle and trailer combina-tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Trailer cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181, 184
Trailer weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Wing mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Trailer cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181, 184
Trailer tow hitch Electric release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
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