low beam Seat Alhambra 2016 Owner's Manual

The essentials
Turning on/switching off the ignition, glow
p lug
s
reheating
● Switch ignition on: Turn the key to the 2position.
●
Switch ignition off. Turn the key to the 1position.
●
Diesel vehicles : The glo
w p
lugs reheat
when the ignition is switched on
Starting the engine
● Manual gearbox: press the clutch pedal all
the way
down and move the gearbox lever in-
to neutral.
● Automatic gearbox: Press the brake pedal
and move the sel
ector lever to the P position
or into N.
● Turn the key to the 3 position. The key au-
t om
atic

ally returns to the 2 position. Do not
pr e
s
s the accelerator.
Start-Stop System*
When you stop and release the clutch pedal,
the Start-Stop system* turns off the engine.
The ignition remains switched on.

››› in Ignition lock on page 186
››› page 185 Lights and visibility
Light sw
it

ch Fig. 41
See position on page 7 Turn the switch to the required position
› ›
›

Fig. 41.
When the igni-
tion is switched
offWhen the ignition
is on 
Fog lights, dipped
beam and side
lights off.Lights off or daytime
driving light on.

The guidance lights
may be switched
on.Automatic dipped
beam control or day-
time driving light on.

Side light on.
When the igni-
tion is switched
offWhen the ignition
is on 
Dipped beam off; if
necessary, the side
light comes on for a
time.Dipped beam switch-
ed on.
 Front fog lights:
mov
e the switch to the
first position, from positions  ,  or .
 Rear fog light: move the switch completely
from positions ,  or  .
Switching off fog lights: Push the switch or
turn it to the  position.

››› in Switching lights on and off on
page 131
››› page 130 24

The essentials
Yellow warning lamps Front brake pads worn.
›››
page
189 
it lights up: ESC malfunction or
off.
flashes: ESC working.

ASR manually deactivated.

ABS faulty or does not work.

Electronic parking brake faulty.›››
page
189 
Rear fog light switched on.›››
page
130 
it lights up: Driving light totally
or partially faulty.›››
page
91
flashes: Fault in the adaptive
light system.››› page
130 
Fault in catalytic converter.
›››
page
202 
it lights up: pre-ignition of diesel
engine.
flashes: Fault in engine manage-
ment.

Fault in engine management.

Diesel particulate filter blocked

Fault in the steering system.›››
page
183 
Tyre pressure too low.›››
page
288
Fault in the tyre pressure gauge.››› page
234 
Level of windscreen washer fluid
too low.›››
page
137 
Fuel tank almost empty.›››
page
264 
flashes: engine oil sensor faulty.›››
page
276it lights up: insufficient engine
oil. 
Fault in airbag system and seat
belt tensioners.›››
page
72 

Front passenger front airbag is
disabled (  
 ).
››› page
72 
Top up "AdBlue", or there is a
fault in the "AdBlue" system.›››
page
270 
Fuel tank not closed correctly.›››
page
264 
Lane Assist is switched on, but
not active.›››
page
223 Other warning lamps

Left or right turn signal.›››
page
130
Hazard warning lights on.››› page
82 
Use the foot brake!
Change
››› page
194
Brake
››› page
189 
Cruise control operating.›››
page
221 
Lane Assist is switched on and
active.›››
page
223 
Main beam on or flasher on.›››
page
130 Headlight adjustment (Light As-
sist) on.

Electronic immobiliser active.›››
page
185 
Service interval display›››
page
103 
Mobile telephone is connected
via Bluetooth to the original tel-
ephone device.›››
Book-
let Radio
or
››› Book-
let Navi-
gation
system 
Mobile telephone battery charge
meter. Available only for pre-in-
stalled factory-fitted devices.

Freezing warning. The outside
temperature is lower than +4°C
(+39°F).›››
page
102» 33

The essentials
Replacing a blown fuse Fig. 62
Image of a blown fuse Fig. 63
Removing or fitting a fuse Preparation
● Switch off the ignition, lights and all elec-
tric al
equipment
.
● Open the corresponding fuse box
›››
page 42 Identifying a blown fuse
A fuse i

s blown if its metal strip is ruptured
››› Fig. 62.
● Point a lamp at the fuse to see if it has
blown.
T

o replace a fuse
● If necessary, remove the plastic pincers
from the fu
se box cover.
● Small fuses: lock the pinc
er in from above
››› Fig. 63 A.
● Larger fuses : move the pinc
er sideways
over the fuse ››› Fig. 63 B.
● Remove the relevant fuse.
● Replace the blown fuse by one with an
identica
l amperage rating (same colour and
markings) and identical size.
● Replace the cover.
Bulbs Bul
bs (12 V) Full-LED headlights are designed to last the
lif
etime of
the c

ar and light bulbs cannot be
replaced. In case of headlight failure, go to
an authorised workshop to have it replaced.
Light source used for each function
Halogen headlightsType
Dipped beam headlightsH7 LL
Main beam headlights/day-
time running lights (DRL)H15 (double element)
Side lightsW5W
Turn signalPY21W NA LL
AFS bi-xenon main head-
lightType
Daytime running lights (DRL)P21W SLL
Side lightsW5W
Turn signalPY21W NA LL
Dipped beam / Main beamXenon bulb. Visit an
authorised workshop
for replacement.
Front fog lightType
Fog lightsHB4
LED rear lightsType
Side/brake lightLED
Turn signalWY21W
Reverse lightsW16W 43

Lights and visibility
The legal requirements regarding the use of
v ehic
l
e lights in each country must be ob-
served.
The driver is personally responsible for the
correct use and adjustment of the lights in all
situations.
In vehicles with tow hitch fitted as standard:
if the trailer is connected electrically and is
fitted with a rear fog light, the vehicle’s fog
light is automatically switched off.
Audible warnings to advise the driver that
the lights have not been switched off
If the key is not in the ignition and the driver
door is open, an audible warning signal is
heard in the following cases: this is a remind-
er to turn off the lights.
● When the parking light is on ›››
page 131.
● When the light switch is in position .WARNING
The side lights or daytime driving lights are
not bright enough t

o illuminate the road
ahead and to ensure that other road users are
able to see you.
● Always use your dipped beam head lights if
it is
raining or if visibility is poor. WARNING
If the headlights are set too high and the
main be am i

s not used correctly, there is a
risk of dazzling or distracting other road
users. This could result in a serious accident.
● Always make sure that the headlights are
correctly
adjusted.
● Never use the main beam or headlight
flasher when it
can dazzle others on the road. Turn signal and main beam lever
Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 25
Convenience turn signals
For the convenience turn signals, move the
lever as far as possible upwards or down-
wards and release the lever. The turn signal
will flash three times.
The control turn signals are switched on and
off from the menu Lights & Visibility
on the instrument panel display
›››  page 26. This function can be discon-
nected at a specialised workshop for those
vehicles which do not have the menu
Lights & Visibility . Note
● If the c on

venience turn signals are operat-
ing (three flashes) and the other convenience turn signals are switched on, the active part
st
op

s flashing and only flashes once in the
new part selected.
● The turn signal only works when the igni-
tion is sw
itched on. The hazard warning
lights also work when the ignition is switch-
ed off ››› page 82.
● If a turn signal on the vehicle or trailer is
faulty
, the warning lamp flashes twice as fast
as usual.
● The main beam headligh
ts can only be
switched on if the dipped beam headlights
are already on. Lights and visibility: functions
Parking light

When the p ark
in

g light is switched on, (right
or left turn signal), the front side light and
the rear light on the corresponding side of
the vehicle stay lit. The parking lights will on-
ly work with the ignition off.
Daytime running lights
The daytime running lights reduce the risk of
accidents by increasing the visibility of the
vehicle. These are independent lights that
are built into the headlights and come on
each time the ignition is turned on if the light
switch is in position  or 0. »
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Emergencies
Safety

Operation
When the light switch is in position 
, a
phot o sen
sor automatically turns the instru-
ment and switch lighting on and off.
Automatic dipped beam control 
The automatic dipped beam control is merely
intended as an aid and is not able to recog-
nise all driving situations.
When the light switch is in position  , the
vehicle lights and the instrument panel and
switch lighting switch on and off automatical-
ly in the following situations ››› :
Automatic switching
onAutomatic switching
off or switch to day-
time running lighting
The photo sensor detects
darkness, for example,
when driving through a
tunnel.When adequate lighting is
detected.
The rain sensor detects
rain and activates the
windscreen wipers.When the windscreen wip-
er has been inactive for a
few minutes.
Adaptive headlights (AFS)
The a
d
aptiv

e headlights only operate when
the dipped beam is on and at speeds of over
10 km/h (6 mph). On bends, the adaptive
headlights automatically improve lighting on
the road ahead.
The adaptive headlights can be switched on
and off from the infotainment system. Static cornering lights
When turning s

lowly to change direction or
going round a tight bend, the static cornering
lights automatically come on. The static cor-
nering lights only work at speeds of less than
40 km/h (25 mph).
The static cornering lights may be incorpora-
ted into the fog lights or the front headlights,
depending upon the equipment. WARNING
If the road is not well lit and other road users
cannot see the

vehicle well enough or at all,
accidents may occur.
● The automatic dipped beam control ( )
only sw
itches on the dipped beam when
there are no changes in brightness, and not,
for example when it is foggy.
● Never drive with daytime lights if the road
is not
well lit due to weather or lighting con-
ditions. Daytime lights do not provide
enough light to illuminate the road properly
or be seen by other road users.
● The rear lights do not come on with the
daytime driv
ing light. A vehicle which does
not have the rear lights on may not be visible
to other drivers in the darkness, if it is rain-
ing or in conditions of poor visibility. Headlight adjustment
Headlight adjustment (Light Assist)
The hea
dlight

adjustment automatically con-
nects and disconnects these lights depend-
ing on the environmental and traffic condi-
tions and on the speed, within the limitations
of the system ››› . This is monitored by a
sensor loc at

ed on the inside of the wind-
screen, above the interior rear vision mirror.
The automatic headlight adjustment auto-
matically switches on the lights depending
on the vehicles travelling in front and in the
opposite direction, and on other environmen-
tal and traffic conditions from an approxi-
mate speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) and turns
them off again at speeds below approximate-
ly 30 km/h (18 mph).
Switching on and off
Action
Switch-
ing on:– With the ignition on, turn the lights control
to the position  and put the turn signal
and main beam lever in the main beam posi-
tion ››› page 131. When the headlight adjust-
ment (automatic lights also) is activated, the
warning lamp lights up in the dash panel
display
. 132

Lights and visibilitySwitch-
ing off:– Disconnect the on button.
– OR: turn the lights control to a different po-
sition to

››› page 130.
– OR: place the turn signal and main beam
lever in the headlight flasher or main beam
position ››› page 131. The following conditions can cause the head-
light a
dju

stment to fail to turn off the main
beam or fail to do so in time:
● On roads with insufficient lighting with very
reflectiv
e signs
● If road users are insufficiently lit up, e.g.
pedes tri

ans or cyclists.
● On closed curves, when the traffic in the
oppos
ite direction is partially hidden, on pro-
nounced slopes
● On roads with traffic in the opposite direc-
tion and with a centr
al reservation barrier
where the driver can see through gaps or
over it e.g. lorry drivers.
● If the camera is damaged or if the power
supp
ly has been cut off
● In the event of fog, snow or heavy rain
● In the event of dust or sand storms
● If the windscreen is damaged by the impact
from a st
one in the camera's field of vision
● If the camera's field of vision is misted up,
dirty or c
overed by a sticker, snow or ice. WARNING
The greater comfort that the headlight ad-
jus tment

provides (automatic also) must not
cause you to take risks. The system is not a
replacement for driver awareness.
● Always monitor the lights yourself and ad-
just
them depending on the light, visibility
and traffic conditions.
● The headlight adjustment (automatic also)
may
not correctly detect all situations and in
certain situations may only provide limited
function.
● If the windscreen is damaged or modifica-
tions ar
e made to the vehicle lighting, this
may harm the functioning of the headlight
adjustment (automatic lights also), for exam-
ple, if additional headlight are fitted. Note
Main beam and flashed headlights can be
turned on and off m

anually at any time with
the turn signal and main beam lever
››› page 131. “Coming home” and “Leaving home”
f
u
nction (guid

ance lights) The “Coming home” function should be
sw
it
c

hed on manually. However the “Leav-
ing home” function is automatically control-
led by a photo sensor.
“Coming home”: necessary operations
To switch
system on:
– Switch off the ignition.
– Briefly flash the headlights for approxi-
mately one second ››› page 131.
The “Coming home” lighting comes on
when the driver door is opened. The delay
in switching off the headlights is counted
from when the last door or boot hatch is
closed.
To switch
system off:
– Automatically at the end of the delay pe-
riod.
– Automatically, if 30 seconds after com-
ing on, a vehicle door or the boot hatch re-
mains open.
– When the light switch is turned to posi-
tion
.
– When the ignition is switched on.
“Leaving home”: necessary operations
To switch
system on:– Unlock the vehicle when the light switch
is in position  and the photo sensor
detects darkness.
To switch
system off:
– Automatically, at the end of the delay
period.
– When the vehicle is locked.
– When the light switch is turned to posi-
tion
.
– When the ignition is switched on. Lighting around the exterior mirrors
The lightin
g ar
ou

nd the exterior mirrors illu-
minates the door area on entering and leav-
ing the vehicles. It comes on when the vehi-
cle is unlocked, when the vehicle door is »
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Lights and visibility
Note
● The v ehic
le battery will discharge and run
down if the hazard warning lights remain on
for too long (even with the ignition turned
off).
● In some vehicles, the brake lights will flash
when brakin
g abruptly at speeds of approxi-
mately 80 km/h (50 mph) to warn vehicles
travelling behind. If braking continues, the
hazard warning lights system will automati-
cally be turned on at a speed of less than ap-
proximately 10 km/h (6 mph). The brake
lights remain lit. Upon accelerating, the haz-
ard warning lights will be automatically
turned off. Adhesive strips for headlights or ad-
ju
s
tin

g headlights In those countries where vehicles drive on
the other s
ide of
the r

oad to the home coun-
try, the asymmetric dipped beam may dazzle
drivers of oncoming vehicles. Therefore,
when driving abroad, adhesive strips should
be attached to the headlights or the head-
lights should be adjusted accordingly.
The direction of the headlights can be adjus-
ted from the instrument panel, in the Tou-
rist light submenu of the Configura-
tion menu ›››
 page 30.
For those vehicles in which it is not possible
to adjust the headlights from the menu, ad- hesive strips are used to cover certain parts
of the hea

dlamp cover or the headlights may
be adjusted at a specialised workshop. For
further information, please refer to a special-
ised workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a
technical service. Note
Use of the Tourist light option and the
adhe s

ives on the headlights is only allowed if
they are to be used for a short period of time.
To modify the direction of the headlights per-
manently, please take the vehicle to a speci-
alised workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a
technical service centre. Headlight range control, lighting of
the in
s
trument

panel and controls Fig. 142
Next to the steering wheel: instru-
ment and sw it

ch lighting control 1 and
he a
dlight
range control 2 1
Instrument and switch lighting
When the he a
dlights

are switched on, the
brightness of the instruments and switch
lighting can be regulated by turning the
switch ››› Fig. 142 1 .
2 Headlight range control
The he a
dlight

range control ››› Fig. 142 2 is
modified ac c
or

ding to the value of the head-
light beam and the vehicle load status. This
offers the driver optimum visibility and the
headlights do not dazzle oncoming drivers
››› .
The he a
dlights

can only be adjusted when
the dipped beam is switched on.
To reset, turn switch ››› Fig. 142 2 :
ValueVehicle load status
a)
–Two front occupants, luggage compart-
ment empty
1All seats occupied, luggage compartment
empty
2All seats occupied, luggage compartment
full With trailer and minimum drawbar load
3Driver only, luggage compartment full With
trailer and maximum drawbar load
a)
If the vehicle load does not correspond to those shown in the
table, it is possible to select intermediary positions.»
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Emergencies
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Operation
Dynamic headlight range control
The c ontr
o
l 2 is not mounted in vehicles
w ith dy
n

amic headlight range control. The
headlight range is automatically adjusted ac-
cording to the vehicle load status when they
are switched on. WARNING
Heavy objects in the back of vehicle may
cau se he

adlight dazzle and distract other
drivers. This could result in a serious acci-
dent.
● Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load
stat
us so that it does not blind other drivers. Interior and reading lights
Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 25
Storage and luggage compartment lighting
When the glove compartment and the rear lid
are opened and closed, a light automatically
switches on or off.
Ambient lighting
The ambient lighting in the front covering of
the ceiling lights up the controls on the cen-
tre console from above when the side light or
dipped beam lights are on. In addition, the lever on the door moulding
can also be i

lluminated. Note
The reading lights go out when the vehicle is
lock ed, or a f

ew minutes after the key is re-
moved from the ignition. This prevents the
vehicle's battery from discharging. Visibility
Su n

visors Fig. 143
Sun visor Options for adjusting driver and front pas-
sen
g
er s

un visors:
● Lower the sun visor towards the wind-
scr
een. ●
The sun
visor can be pulled out of its
mounting and turned towards the door
››› Fig. 143 1 .
● Swing the sun visor towards the door, lon-
git udin
al

ly backwards.
Vanity mirror light
There may be a vanity mirror, with a cover, on
the rear of the sun visor. When the cover is
opened ››› Fig. 143 2 a light comes on.
The l amp g
oe

s out when the vanity mirror
cover is closed or the sun visor is pushed
back up. WARNING
Sun visors and sun blinds may reduce visibili-
ty when open. ● Alw

ays roll or fold sun blinds and visors
awa
y when not in use. Note
The light above the sun visor automatically
swit c

hes off after a few minutes in certain
conditions. This prevents the battery from
discharging. 136

Driving
Operating instructions The auxiliary heater exhaust system located
below the
v
ehicle must be kept clear of snow,
mud and other objects. The exhaust gases
must not be obstructed in any way. The ex-
haust gases generated by the auxiliary heater
are removed via an exhaust pipe fitted under-
neath the vehicle.
On heating the vehicle interior, depending on
the outside temperature the warm air is first
directed at the windscreen and then to the
rest of the vehicle interior through the air
vents. If the air vents are turned towards the
windows, for example, the form of air distri-
bution may be affected.
Depending on the outside temperature, the
temperature at which the auxiliary heater
warms the vehicle interior may be somewhat
higher if the heating or air conditioner tem-
perature control is set to maximum before
switching the heating on.
Depending on the engine, vehicles with aux-
iliary heater may be fitted with a second bat-
tery in the luggage compartment that is re-
sponsible for powering the auxiliary heater.
When will the auxiliary heater will not switch
on?
● The auxiliary heater requires about as
much po w

er as the dipped beam headlights.
If the battery charge is low, the auxiliary heat- er will switch off automatically or will not
even swit

ch on. This avoids problems when
starting the engine.
● The heater will switch on just once each
time. The timer wi
ll also have to be switched
back on every time it is required. Note
● Noise w i

ll be heard while the auxiliary
heater is running.
● When the air humidity is high and the out-
side temper
ature low, the heating system
may evaporate condensation from the auxili-
ary heater. In this case, steam may be re-
leased from underneath the vehicle. This is
completely normal and there is no need to
suspect a fault!
● If the auxiliary heater runs several times
over a pr
olonged period, the vehicle battery
may run flat. To re-charge the battery, drive
the vehicle for a long distance. As a general
rule, drive for as much time as the auxiliary
heating was working. Driving
Ad dr
e

ss
Introduction The power steering is not hydraulic but elec-
tromec
h

anical. The advantage of this steer-
ing system is that it disposes of hydraulic
tubes, hydraulic oil, the pump, filter and oth-
er components. The electromechanical sys-
tem saves fuel. While a hydraulic system re-
quires oil pressure to be maintained, electro-
mechanical steering only requires energy
when the steering wheel is turned.
With the power steering system, the assisted
steering function automatically adjusts ac-
cording to the vehicle speed, the steering tor-
que and the wheel turning angle. The power
steering only works when the engine is run-
ning. WARNING
If the power steering is not working then the
st eerin

g wheel is much more difficult to turn
and the vehicle more difficult to control.
● The power steering only works when the
engine is
running.
● Never allow the vehicle to move when the
engine is
switched off.
● Never remove the key from the ignition if
the vehic
le is in motion. The steering may » 183
Technical data
Advice
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Emergencies
Safety

Towing bracket device
●
Alw a
ys correctly load the trailer.
● Always secure loads correctly with suitable
and undam
aged attachment rope or straps. Driving with a trailer
Adjusting the headlights
When to
w

ing a trailer, the front of the vehicle
may rise and so the dipped beam headlights
may blind other drivers. Use the headlight
range control to lower the cone of light. If you
do not have headlight range control, have
the headlights adjusted by a specialised
workshop. Vehicles with high-intensity dis-
charge lamps adapt automatically and do not
require adjustment.
Things to note when towing a trailer or cara-
van
● If the trailer has an overru
n brake, apply
the brakes gently at first and then, firmly.
This will prevent the jerking that can be
caused by the trailer wheels locking.
● As of the combined vehicle and trailer
mas
s, braking distances will be greater.
● Select a low gear before driving down a
steep hi
ll to use the engine braking effect to
slow down the vehicle. Otherwise, the brak-
ing system could overheat and fail.
● The vehicle centre of gravity and handling
chan
ge because of the trailer load and be- cause of the increased combined mass of the
vehicl

e and trailer.
● If the towing vehicle is empty and the trail-
er loaded then the lo
ad distribution is incor-
rect. If you must travel in these conditions,
drive carefully and reduce your speed accord-
ingly.
Hill starts with a trailer
Depending on the hill and the gross com-
bined weight, it is possible that the com-
bined vehicle and trailer move backwards
slightly when starting.
For a hill start with a trailer, proceed as fol-
lows:
● Press and hold the brake pedal.
● Press the button  once to turn off the
el ectric
p

arking brake ››› page 189.
● Press and hold the button  to hold the
v ehic
l

e and trailer combination using the
parking brake.
● With a manual gearbox: press the clutch
pedal t
o the floor.
● Engage first gear or the gear range D
›››
page 194, Gearbox.
● Release the brake pedal.
● Move off slowly. To do this, gently release
the clutc
h pedal (for manual gearbox). ●
Rele
ase the button  only when the en-
gine pr o
v
ides sufficient power to move the
vehicle and trailer combination. WARNING
Jerking the trailer in an unsuitable manner
cou l

d cause loss of vehicle control with the
subsequent serious consequences.
● Driving with a trailer and transporting
heavy or a l
arge objects will change the vehi-
cle handling and braking distances.
● Anticipate traffic and be extremely cau-
tious. Brak
e early.
● Adjust your speed and driving style to visi-
bility
, road, traffic and weather conditions.
Reduce your speed, especially on steep hills.
● Accelerate gently and carefully. Avoid brus-
que manoeuvr
es and sudden braking.
● Always take the following precautions seri-
ously
. Reduce your speed immediately if you
observe the trailer rocking from side to side.
● Never try to stop the “snaking” by increas-
ing speed.
● A

lways take the speed limits for vehicles
with and without
trailers into account. 243
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