technical data Seat Alhambra 2016 Workshop Manual

Seats and head restraints
The front passenger front airbag must be dis-
ab l
ed ›
››  page 18 if objects are being
transported on the folded front passenger
seat.
Folding the backrest of the front passenger
seat
● Remove any objects from the front passen-
ger seat
cushion ››› .
● Adjust the front passenger seat to its low-
e s
t

position ››› page 57.
● Push the head restraint down as far as it
wil
l go ››› page 57.
● Unlock the backrest of the front passenger
seat in the dir
ection of the arrow ››› Fig. 160
1 .
● Fold the backrest of the front passenger
se at
f

orwards in the direction of the arrow
››› Fig. 160 2 until it is horizontal.
● The backrest of the front passenger seat
mu s
t

engage safely in its folded position.
Lifting the backrest of the front passenger
seat
● Check that there are no objects or parts of
the body in the hing
e area.
● Lift the backrest of the front passenger seat
by fir
st unlocking it again ››› Fig. 161.
● Lift the backrest of the front passenger seat
unti l

it is upright. The seat backrest must be
engaged. ●
The upright b ac

krest of the front passenger
seat must safely engage. WARNING
Folding and lifting the backrest of the front
pa s

senger seat uncontrollably or without
paying attention may lead to severe injuries.
● Only fold and lift the backrest of the front
pas
senger seat when the vehicle is station-
ary.
● While the backrest of the front passenger
seat i
s folded, the front airbag must remain
disabled and the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF  light on.
● Keep your hands, fingers, feet and other
body par
ts out of the hinges and the seat
locking mechanism when folding and unfold-
ing.
● Mats or other objects can be caught in the
hinge
s of the backrest of the front passenger
seat. This could prevent the seat backrest
from locking safely when positioned upright.
● The upright backrest of the front passenger
seat mu
st engage. If the backrest of the front
passenger seat is not locked, it may suddenly
move and cause severe injuries. WARNING
Seat anchors and hinges exposed when the
bac k

rest of the front passenger seat is folded
may lead to severe injuries in the event of an
accident or sudden braking. ●
Never c arr

y people or children on the front
passenger seat when the seat backrest is fol-
ded.
● When the backrest of the front passenger
seat i
s folded, only the outer seat behind the
driver on the second row of seats may be oc-
cupied. This also applies to children sitting in
a child seat. Centre armrest
Fig. 162
Front centre armrest To lif
t the central armrest, lift it upwards in
the dir ection of

the arrow ››› Fig. 162, setting
by setting.
To lower the centre armrest, pull it down-
wards. Then lower the centre armrest. »
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Transporting a load Secure all objects in the vehicle
● Distribute the load throughout the vehicle,
on the roof and in a tr
ailer as uniformly as
possible.
● Transport heavy objects as far forward as
poss
ible in the luggage compartment and
lock the seat backs in the vertical position.
● Secure luggage in the luggage compart-
ment with s
uitable straps on the fastening
rings ››› page 154.
● Check the headlight adjustment
›› ›

page 130.
● Use the suitable tyre pressure according to
the load bein
g transported. Read the tyre in-
flation information label ›››
page 288.
● For vehicles with a tyre pressure indicator,
chan
ge the vehicle load status ›››
page 234. CAUTION
Objects on the shelf could chafe against the
wir e

s of the heating element in the heated
rear window and cause damage. Note
Please note the information about loading a
trai l

er ››› page 237 and the roof carrier sys-
tem ››› page 164. Driving with the rear lid open
Driving with the rear lid open creates an addi-
tional
ri

sk. Secure all objects and secure the
rear lid correctly and take all measures possi-
ble to reduce toxic gases from entering the
vehicle. WARNING
Driving with the rear lid unlocked or open
cou l

d cause serious injuries.
● Always drive with the rear lid closed.
● Secure all objects in the vehicle. Loose
items c
ould fall out of the vehicle and injure
other road users or damage other vehicles.
● Drive particularly carefully and think
ahead.
● A

void sudden manoeuvres and braking giv-
en that thi
s could cause an uncontrolled
movement of the open rear lid.
● When transporting objects that protrude
out of the lug
gage compartment, indicate
them suitably. Observe legal requirements.
● If objects must project out of the luggage
compar
tment, the rear lid must never be used
to “secure” or “attach” objects.
● If a baggage rack is fitted on the rear lid, it
should be r
emoved before travelling with the
rear lid open. WARNING
Toxic gases may enter the vehicle interior
when the re ar lid i

s open. This could cause
loss of consciousness, carbon monoxide poi-
soning, serious injury and accidents.
● To avoid toxic gases entering the vehicle al-
way
s drive with the rear lid closed.
● In exceptional circumstances, if you must
drive with the r
ear lid open, observe the fol-
lowing to reduce the entry of toxic gases in-
side the vehicle:
– Close all windows and the sliding sun-
roof.
– Turn off the air recirculation for the heat-
ing and air conditioner.
– Open all of the air outlets in the dash
panel.
– Turn the heating fan and heater to the
highest level. CAUTION
An open boot hatch changes the length and
height of the

vehicle. Driving with the vehicle loaded
For the best handling when driving a loaded
v
ehic
l

e, note the following:
● Secure all objects ›››

page 153.
● Accelerate gently and carefully. »
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Note
The ventilating slits between the heated rear
windo w and the shelf
must not be covered so
that used air can escape from the vehicle. Folding down rear seats to create load
sp
ac

e Fig. 163
Second row of seats: folding the rear
se at
A

, rear seat as load space B. Fig. 164
Third row of seats: fold down the
r e
ar se

at to load A then return to position B Each rear seat can fold down individually to
e
xt
end the lug

gage compartment.
Folding the seats in the second row of seats
for loading
● If necessary, open the belt loop and wind
up the seat belt
by hand. ●
If requir
ed, remove the head restraints from
the integrated seats for children and refit
them ››› page 78.
● If necessary, raise the armrests.
● Remove objects from the footwell in front of
and behind the rear se
at ››› .
● Move the rear seat all the way back.
● Push the head restraint down as far as it
w i
l

l go ››› page 57.
● In the middle seat, close the drinks carrier
in the rear of
the centre console, if necessary.
● Pull lever ››› Fig. 163
1 back and fold the
se at
b
ackrest forwards. The complete rear
seat folds forward ››› .
● Fold the seat backrest forwards until it
loc k
s

into the load surface position
››› Fig. 163 B.
● If necessary, pull on the lever ›››
Fig. 164 2 to move the seat to the required position.
●
When the seat is folded down, no adults or
c hi
l

dren should travel in it ››› .
F o
l
ding the seats in the third row of seats for
loading
● If necessary, open the belt loop and wind
up the seat belt
by hand.
● Open the rear lid.
● Push the head restraint down as far as it
wi l

l go ››› page 57. »
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Shelf* Fig. 165
In the luggage compartment: rear
shelf Fig. 166
Remove the shelf supports A then
p ut
them a
way safely B. The rear shelf can be fitted behind the sec-
ond or thir
d r
o

w of seats ››› .
Openin g the shelf
● Pu
ll the shelf handle ›››

Fig. 165 A back-
w ar
d
s. ●
Rele
ase the shelf upwards by the side sup-
ports and guide it forward.
Closing the shelf
● Pull the unfolded shelf evenly on the guide
back
wards.
● Secure the shelf using the left and right
side sup
ports.
Installing the shelf behind the second row of
seats
● Place the shelf in its position in the side
lining, lef
t-hand side first.
● Release the shelf in the direction of the ar-
row ›

›› Fig. 165 B .
● Insert the shelf into the right-hand support,
pr e
s

sing down.
Installing the shelf behind the third row of
seats
● Remove the shelf from the support in the
side lining ›

›› Fig. 166 A. To do this, press the
shelf upwards (arrow) and remove it.
● Open the compartment in the left-hand
side boot linin
g ››› page 166 and hook the
shelf to the rear of the compartment lid
››› Fig. 166 B.
● Close the rear left-hand side lining com-
partment
.
● Place the shelf in its position in the side
lining, lef
t-hand side first. »
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● Hook in the net
p
artition on the rear right-
hand side roof support by pressing on the
rod.
● Secure the net partition hooks into the
strap
s in the front of the boot ››› Fig. 168 then
tighten the belts.
Installing the net partition behind the front
seats
● Hook in the net partition on the front left-
hand side r
oof support ››› Fig. 168. To do this,
guide the rod from up to down.
● Hook in the net partition on the rear right-
hand side r
oof support by pressing on the
rod.
● Secure the hooks of the net partition to the
attachment
rings in the left and right hand
side footwells on the second row of seats
then tighten the straps.
Removing the net partition
● Loosen the net partition straps.
● Release the net partition hooks from the
rings
››› Fig. 168.
● Unhook the net partition on the right-hand
side roof
support ››› Fig. 168 by pressing on
the rod.
● Unhook the net partition from the left-hand
side roof
support. Folding in the net partition
●
Press on the release button ›››
Fig. 167 2 and bend the rod
A in the direction of the
arr o
w w
ith the release button pressed.
● Press on the release button ›››
Fig. 167 3 and bend the rod
B in the direction of the
arr o
w w
ith the release button pressed.
● Store the net partition securely in the vehi-
cle. WARNING
Loose objects in the vehicle interior can be vi-
ol ently

thrown in case of a sudden manoeu-
vre or braking and especially in accidents
causing serious injury.
● Ensure that the rods are correctly locked in
plac
e.
● Even when the net partition is correctly fit-
ted, ob
jects must be secured.
● When driving with the net partition, no pas-
senger
s should be behind it. Fastening rings*
Fig. 169
In the luggage compartment: fasten-
in g rin
g

s To the front and rear of the luggage compart-
ment, ther
e ar
e f

astening rings for securing
objects ››› Fig. 169 (arrows). On some mod-
els, the fastening rings are located right at
the back, in the area of the lock carrier plate.
There are other fastening rings located to the
left and right hand side of the second row
footrests.
Some models of fastening rings must be lif-
ted to use them. WARNING
Unsuitable or damaged ropes or straps may
be rel e

ased in case of sudden braking or an
accident. As a result, objects may be fired
through the vehicle interior causing serious
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●
Alw a
ys ensure that the movable attach-
ment elements are correctly inserted into the
guides. WARNING
Unsuitable or damaged ropes or straps may
be r ele

ased in case of sudden braking or an
accident. As a result, objects may be fired
through the vehicle interior causing serious
injury or death.
● Always use the attachment straps of the
rail
and attachment system.
● Secure the attachment straps firmly to the
attachment
elements.
● Loose objects in the luggage compartment
can sud
denly slide and change the way the
vehicle handles.
● Secure all objects, little and large.
● Never secure a child seat to the attachment
elements. CAUTION
● The attac hment

elements placed on the rail
system can be damaged when folding down
seats from the third row or putting them back
into position and these can also damage the
seats themselves. Before folding down or re-
positioning the seats, remove the attachment
elements and supports for the net from the
rail system. 161
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Removing the baggage net supports
● Remove the net attachment element from
the r ai
l
and pull it out downwards. WARNING
In case of an accident or sudden braking, the
net att ac

hment elements in the parts of the
rails close to the seats of the third row could
injure seat occupants.
● Whenever the seats on the third row are to
be occupied, r
emove the attachment ele-
ments from the rails or move them all the way
back. WARNING
Baggage net supports that are not secured
corr ectly

can be released from the guide in
case of the sudden braking or accident. As a
result, objects may be fired through the vehi-
cle interior causing serious injury or death.
● Always ensure that the baggage net sup-
ports
are correctly inserted into the rails; the
red mark should not be visible.
● Never secure a child seat to the baggage
net sup
ports. CAUTION
● The bag g

age net supports placed on the
rail system can be damaged when folding
down seats from the third row or putting
them back into position and these can also
damage the seats themselves. Before folding down or repositioning the seats, remove the
bag
g

age net supports from the rail system. Retaining hooks
Fig. 173
In the luggage compartment: retain-
in g hook
s On the right-hand side of the luggage com-
p
ar
tment, ther

e are folding retaining hooks
››› Fig. 173 that can be used to secure light
shopping bags.
● Press the retaining hooks down ›››
Fig. 173
(arrow) and fold them.
● Hook the bags in place.
● After use, raise the hooks again. WARNING
Never use these hooks to secure objects. In
the event of

sudden braking or an accident,
they could be pulled out. CAUTION
The hooks can support a maximum of 2.5 kg
(about 5 l

bs). Luggage net*
Fig. 174
In the luggage compartment: net
u sed on sec
ur

ed baggage The baggage net can be used to secure light-
er it
ems.
Hook in

g the baggage net into the boot floor
● Hook the baggage net into the fastening
rings
››› Fig. 174 1 and
2 .
R el
e
asing the baggage net
The secured baggage net is taut ››› .
● Carefully unhook the baggage net hooks
fr om the f
a

stening rings ››› Fig. 174 1 .
»
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roof. All these system components are
av ai
l
able 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. 175. WARNING
If the base supports and the roof carrier sys-
tem ar e inc

orrectly 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
syst
ems that are not damaged and are cor-
rectly fitted.
● The base support should only be fitted to
the points indic
ated in the diagram
››› Fig. 175.
● Secure the base supports and roof carrier
syst
em correctly.
● Check the screws and attachments before
driving and af
ter a short distance. During
each long journey, check the attachments
during every break. ●
Alw a

ys fit the roof carrier system correctly
for wheels, skis, surfboards, etc.
● Never modify or repair the basic supports
or roof c
arrier system. Note
Read and take into account the instructions
inc luded w ith the r

oof carrier system fitted
and keep them in the vehicle. Loading the roof carrier
Loads can only be correctly secured when the
r
oof
c

arrier system is correctly fitted ››› .
M ax
imum authori
sed roof load
The maximum authorised roof load is 100 kg
(220 lbs). The roof load includes the roof car-
rier system and the load being transported
››› .
A lw
a

ys 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 ››› .
Chec k
att

achments
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 r e

sult in accidents and/or vehicle dam-
age.
● Never surpass the maximum authorised
weight f
or 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 syst
em even if this is less than the maxi-
mum authorised roof load.
● Secure heavy items as far forward as possi-
ble and, in g
eneral, distribute the vehicle
load uniformly. WARNING
Loose and incorrectly secured loads can fall
from the r oof

carrier system causing acci-
dents and injury.
● Always use suitable ropes and straps in
good condition.
● A

lways secure loads correctly. 165
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Storage compartment in the roof con-
so l
e Fig. 177
On the roof console: storage com-
p ar
tment To open pr
ess the button and release it
› ›
› Fig. 177.
To close, press the storage compartment up-
wards until it clicks into place.
To ensure interior monitoring works properly,
the storage compartments must be closed
when the vehicle is locked ››› page 120. Compartment on the instrument pan-
el*
Fig. 178
Storage compartment on the dash
p anel The storage compartment on the instrument
p
anel
m
ay have a cover.
To open, press the button on the cover
››› Fig. 178 (arrow).
To close, press the cover down until it clicks
into place. Compartment on the centre console Fig. 179
Compartment in the front centre con-
so l
e. There is an open compartment on the centre
c
on
so
le ››› Fig. 179 in which there may be a
12 volt power socket ››› page 173.
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Vehicle wallet compartment
The glo v
e c
ompartment is designed to store
the vehicle documentation.
The vehicle on-board documentation wallet
should always be kept in the glove compart-
ment. Insert it crosswise in the glove com-
partment.
Glove compartment cooling
There is an air vent ››› Fig. 183 A on the rear
p anel
so th

at cooled air from the air condi-
tioner (this must be connected) is fed into
the glove compartment. Turn the air vent to
open and close it. WARNING
The risk of serious injuries in the event of an
acc ident

during a sudden braking manoeuvre
or turn is increased if the glove compartment
is left open.
● Keep the glove compartment closed while
the vehic
le is in motion. CAUTION
For structural reasons, some model versions
wi l

l have gaps behind the glove compartment
into which small objects may fall. This could
lead to strange noises and damage to the ve-
hicle. You should therefore not keep very
small objects in the glove compartment. Storage compartments in the rear
f
ootw
el

l* Fig. 184
Storage compartments in the foot-
w el
l

of the second row of seats. Move the mat to one side (where applicable).
T
o
open

, pull on the rear centre part of the
cover ›››
Fig. 184 (arrow).
To close, press the cover down. WARNING
Make sure children are properly belted in and
corr ectly

secured to avoid severe or fatal inju-
ries while the vehicle is in motion.
● If you are using a child seat with a base or
foot, alw
ays install this base or foot correctly
and safely.
● If the vehicle has a storage compartment in
the footwel
l in front of the last row of seats, this compartment cannot be used as de-
signed; on the c
ontr

ary, it must be filled us-
ing the specially designed accessory so that
the base or foot is correctly supported by the
closed compartment and the child seat is se-
cured properly. If this compartment is not
suitably secured when using a child seat with
a base or foot then the compartment cover
could rupture in an accident and the child will
be ejected and suffer serious injury.
● Please read and observe the child seat
manufact
urer's handling instructions. Drawers*
Fig. 185
Drawer under the front seat There may be a drawer below the front seats.
Openin
g and c
lo

sing the drawer
To open, press the button on the drawer han-
dle and pull the drawer out. »
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