roof Seat Alhambra 2017 Owner's Guide

Transport and practical equipment
CAUTION
The hooks can support a maximum of 2.5 kg
(about 5 l
bs). Luggage net*
Fig. 173
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. 173 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. 173 1 .●
Car
ef

ully unhook the baggage net hooks
from the fastening rings ››› Fig. 173 2 .
WARNING
The elastic baggage net stretches when it is
secur ed t

o the luggage compartment fasten-
ing rings. The secured baggage net is taut.
The hooks on the net can cause injury if the
net is incorrectly hooked or unhooked.
● Always ensure that the hooks do not sud-
denly r
elease from the fastening rings when
hooking or un-hooking.
● Always keep your face and eyes protected
at a saf
e distance to avoid injury should a
hook slip while hooking or unhooking.
● Always engage the hooks in the order giv-
en. If a bag
gage net hook springs back this
can cause injury. Roof carrier*
Intr oduction The vehicle roof has been designed to opti-
mi
se aer
ody

namics. For this reason, conven-
tional roof carrier systems cannot be secured
to the roof water drain channel.
Given that the water drains have been incor-
porated into the roof for aerodynamic rea-
sons, only the SEAT approved basic supports
and roof carrier systems can be used. When should the roof carrier system be re-
moved?
● When it

is not being used.
● When the vehicle is being washed in a car
wash.
● When the

vehicle height exceeds the maxi-
mum height (e.g. in a g
arage). WARNING
The risk of an accident is increased by trans-
portin g he

avy or bulky loads on the roof,
which affects the car's handling by shifting
the centre of gravity and increasing suscepti-
bility to cross winds.
● Always secure loads correctly with suitable
and undam
aged attachment rope or straps.
● Large, heavy, wide and flat loads negatively
affect the
vehicle aerodynamics, centre of
gravity and handling.
● Avoid brusque manoeuvres and sudden
brakin
g.
● Adjust your speed and driving style to visi-
bility
, road, traffic and weather conditions. CAUTION
● Alw a

ys remove the roof carrier system from
the roof before entering a car wash.
● The height of your vehicle is changed by
the inst
allation of the roof carrier and the
load secured on it. Compare the vehicle
height with the passage height, for example
in underground car parks or for garage doors. » 161
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
●
The roof ant
enna, the range of the panor-
amic sliding sunroof and the boot hatch
should not be affected by the roof carrier sys-
tem and the load being transported.
● Take extra care not to let the hatch strike
the roof lo
ad when opening. For the sake of the environment
The vehicle uses more fuel when the roof car-
rier sy st

em is fitted. Fastening the base supports and the
r
oof
c

arrier system Fig. 174
Attachment points for the basic sup-
por t and the r

oof carrier system The mounts are the basis of a complete roof
c
arrier sy
s

tem. Special fixtures must then be
added in order to safely transport luggage,
bicycles, skis, surf boards, boats, etc. on the roof. All these system components are availa-
ble fr

om 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. 174. 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. 174.
● 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.
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Transport and practical equipment
Distributing a load
Unif orm
ly
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. Storage compartments
Intr oduction Storage compartments must only be used to
st
or

e light or small objects.
In the front centre armrest compartment the
following factory-fitted connections are avail-
able: USB/AUX-IN.
The factory-fitted CD changer is located in the
left-hand storage compartment of the boot. WARNING
In the event of sudden braking movements or
turn s, loo

se objects may be thrown around
the vehicle interior. This could cause serious
injuries to passengers and cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle.
● Do not transport animals or place hard,
heavy or sh
arp objects inside the vehicle in:
open storage compartments, dash panel, rear
shelf, items of clothing or bags.
● While driving, always keep object compart-
ments c
losed. WARNING
Objects falling into the driver's footwell could
prev ent

use of the pedals. This could lead the
driver to lose control of the vehicle, increas-
ing the risk of a serious accident. ●
Mak e s

ure the pedals can be used at all
times, with no objects rolling underneath
them.
● The floor mat should always be secured to
the floor.
● Never p

lace other mats or rugs on top of
the original
mat supplied by the factory.
● Make sure that no objects can fall into the
driver's f
ootwell while the vehicle is in mo-
tion. CAUTION
● Obj

ects on the shelf could chafe against
the wires of the heating element in the heat-
ed rear window and cause damage.
● Do not keep heat-sensitive objects, food or
medicines
inside the vehicle. Heat and cold
could damage them or render them useless.
● Light-transparent objects placed inside the
vehicl
e, such as lenses, magnifying glasses
or transparent suction caps on the windows,
may concentrate the sun's rays and cause
damage to the vehicle. 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. 163
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
(Sun)glasses case in the roof console Fig. 175
On the roof console: sunglasses
s t
or
age compartment. To open, pr
ess and release the button
› ›

› Fig. 175 (arrow).
To close, press the cover upwards until it
clicks into place.
To ensure the interior monitoring works cor-
rectly, the (sun)glasses case must be closed
when the vehicle is locked ››› page 118. Storage compartment in the roof con-
sole Fig. 176
On the roof console: storage com-
p ar
tment To open pr
ess the button and release it
› ›
› Fig. 176.
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 118. Compartment on the instrument pan-
el*
Fig. 177
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. 177 (arrow).
To close, press the cover down until it clicks
into place.
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Operation
Other storage compartments Fig. 187
In the luggage compartment: Side
s t
or
age compartment Fig. 188
Other compartments in the boot
floor . Side compartments in the luggage compart-
ment
Ther
e ar
e other c

ompartments ››› Fig. 187 1 and
2 in the side of the boot. To open the
c omp
ar

tment 1 , turn the catch clockwise. To
open the c omp
ar
tment 2 , lift the cover.
C omp
ar
tment 1 houses the factory fitted
CD
c h
an
ger. The compartment lid 1 can safely
s t
or
e the tray support covers.
Compartments in the boot floor
More storage compartments can be found in
the boot floor.
FunctionNecessary operations
Open the rear com-
partment ››› Fig. 188
4
: 
Lift the rear of the boot floor
using the handle.
Keeping the rear com-
partment open:  Move the hook at the rear
right of the boot and hook the
boot floor onto it ››› page 152.
Closing the compart-
ment:  Push back the hook and
push the rear of the boot floor 4
down. Other storage compartments:
● in the centre console, front and rear.
● in the door trims, front and rear.
● Coat hooks on the centr
al
door pillars and
on the rear roof handles. ●
Bag hook in the lug
gage compartment
››› page 152. WARNING
Clothing hung on the coat hooks could re-
strict the driv

er's view and lead to serious ac-
cidents.
● Hang the clothes from the hooks so that
driver's
view is not restricted.
● The coat hook is suitable for light items of
clothing. Nev
er place heavy, hard or sharp
objects in the bags. CAUTION
Keep the CD changer compartment closed
whil e the

vehicle is in motion to reduce vibra-
tions that could damage the changer. Note
The first aid kit is located in the rear left com-
par tment

of the luggage compartment. Drink holders
Intr oduction Bottle holders
Ther
e i
s

a bottle holder in the open compart-
ments in the driver and front passenger
doors and in that of the sliding door.
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Operation
12 volt power socket
The 12 v
o
lt power socket will only work with
the ignition on.
Using electrical appliances with the engine
stopped and the ignition switched on will
drain the battery. Therefore, electrical devi-
ces connected to the power socket can only
be used when the engine is running.
To prevent voltage variations from causing
damage, switch off the electrical consumer
connected to the 12 volt power socket before
switching the ignition on or off and before
starting the engine.
12 volt power sockets can be found in the fol-
lowing locations in the vehicle:
● Compartment in the centre of the centre
conso
le.
● Compartment in the front centre console.
● Storage compartment in the front central
armres
t.
● Rear centre console ›››
Fig. 193.
● At the rear right of the luggage compart-
ment.
230 V

olt Euro power socket*
The power socket only works when the en-
gine is running ››› .
C onn e

cting an electrical appliance: plug the
device into the power socket as far as possi-
ble to unlock the built-in childproof lock. The current only flows when the childproof lock is
unloc

ked.
LED on the power socket ››› Fig. 194
Steady green light:The childproof lock is un-
locked. The power socket can
now be used.
Flashing red light:There is some kind of fault
(e.g. disconnection due to ex-
cess current or temperature). Heat protection
The 230
V
o

lt Euro power connector converter
switches off automatically when a certain
temperature is exceeded. This disconnect
prevents overheating in the event of an in-
crease in power consumption of the connec-
ted appliance and where the atmospheric
temperature is too high. The inverter will
switch on again automatically after it has
cooled down. Appliances that are switched
on and connected to the power socket will
start up again. Therefore, switch off all elec-
trical appliances connected to the power
socket when the current converter switches
off due to overheating. WARNING
High voltage in the electrical installation!
● Liquids must not be spilt over the power
sock et

. ●
Do not p lug a

dapters or extension cords in-
to the 230 Volt Euro power connector. Other-
wise, the built-in child safety device will
switch off and the connector will become live.
● Do not plug current conductors such as a
knitting needle int
o the 230 Volt Euro power
connector. CAUTION
● Alw a

ys follow the operating instructions for
the appliances to be connected!
● Never exceed the maximum power rating as
this c
ould damage the vehicle's general elec-
trical system.
● 12 volt power socket:
– Only u

se accessories with approved elec-
tromagnetic compatibility according to
current regulations.
– Never power the socket.
● 230 Volt Euro power socket:
– Do not plug in dev

ices or connectors that
are too heavy (e.g. a transformer) into the
power socket.
– Do not connect lamps which contain a ne-
on tube.
– Only plug appliances with a voltage that
matches the power socket voltage into
the power socket.
– Where devices have with a high start-up
current, surge protection prevents them
from switching on. In this case, unplug 172

Operation
Note
● When the coo lin
g system is turned off, air
coming from the outside will not be dried. To
avoid fogging up the windows, SEAT recom-
mends leaving the cooler (compressor) on. To
do this, press the A/C button. The button
lamp shou l

d light up.
● If the humidity and temperature outside the
vehicl
e are high, condensation can drip off
the evaporator in the cooling system and
form a pool underneath the vehicle, this is
completely normal and there is no need to
suspect a leak.
● Keep the air intake slots in front of the
winds
creen free of snow, ice and leaves to en-
sure heating and cooling are not impaired,
and to prevent the windows from misting
over. Controls
Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 36
To switch a function on or off, press the ap-
propriate button. Press the button again to
switch off the function.
The LED on each control lights up to indicate
that the respective function of a control has
been switched on.
Some Climatronic controls may also be on
the air conditioner control panel located in
the rear centre console. These controls are used to make the appropriate settings for the
rear se

ats. Note
● Not a l

l Climatronic buttons are operational
in REAR mode.
● The REAR button is locked in defrost mode.
Controls in the rear seats
Fig. 195
Centre console: details of the con-
tr o
l

s in the rear seats
Rotary con-
trol
››› Fig. 195Description
ATemperature selector
BAir flow regulator Air conditioning user instructions
The interior cooling system only works when
the engine i
s

running and fan is switched on.
The air conditioner operates most effectively
with the windows and the electric sliding
panoramic roof closed. However, if the vehi-
cle has heated up after standing in the sun
for some time, the air inside can be cooled
more quickly by opening the windows and
the sliding electric panoramic sunroof briefly.
Setting for conditions of optimal visibility
When the air conditioning is switched on, the
temperature and the air humidity in the vehi-
cle interior drop. In this way, when the out-
side air humidity is high, the windows do not
mist over and comfort for the vehicle occu-
pants is improved.
Electronic manual air conditioning
● Switch off the air recirculation ››
›

page 176.
● Set the fan to the required setting.
● Turn the temperature control to the centre
position.
● Open and dir

ect all the air outlets in the
dash p
anel ›››
page 176.
● Turn the air distribution control to the re-
quired pos
ition.
174

Operation
Remove optional equipment and unnecessa-
r y
ac
cessories
The more aerodynamic the vehicle, the lower
the fuel consumption. Optional equipment
and accessories (such as roof racks or bike
carriers) reduce the aerodynamic benefits of
the vehicle.
Therefore, we recommend you remove all op-
tional and unnecessary equipment and racks,
especially if you intend to drive at high
speeds.
Other factors which increase fuel consump-
tion (examples):
● Fault in engine management.
● Driving on hills.
● Trailer towing. WARNING
Always adapt your speed and the distance to
the v ehic

les ahead in line with visibility,
weather conditions, the condition of the road
and the traffic situation. Engine management and ex-
h
au
s

t gas purification system
Introduction WARNING
The components of the exhaust system reach
ver y

high temperatures. This could cause a
fire.
● Always park your vehicle so that no part of
the exhau
st system can come in contact with
flammable materials (such as dried grass).
● Do not apply additional underseal or anti-
corro
sion coatings to the exhaust pipes, cata-
lytic converter, heat shields or the diesel par-
ticulate filter. Control lamps

It lights up
fault in the petrol
engine manage-
ment.Take the vehicle to a specialised
workshop as soon as possible
and have the engine checked.

It lights up
Diesel engine glow
plug system.The engine glow plug system has
been activated. The engine can
be started straight away when
the lamp switches off. 
Flashes
Fault in the diesel
engine manage-
ment.If the lamp flashes while you are
driving, have the engine checked
by a specialised workshop as
soon as possible.

It lights up
Fault in the emis-
sion control system.Reduce speed and drive carefully
to the nearest specialised work-
shop to have the engine
checked.

Flashes
Combustion fault
which could dam-
age the catalytic
converter.Reduce speed and drive carefully
to the nearest specialised work-
shop to have the engine
checked.

It lights up
Diesel particulate
filter blocked›››
page 201 Several warning and control lamps light up
f
or a f
ew sec

onds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds. WARNING
Observe traffic regulations when cleaning the
diesel p

articulate filter while driving.200

Advice
●
All
repairs and modifications to the vehicle
should only be performed by a specialised
workshop. Repairs and malfunctions in the air-
bag sy
s

tem When performing repairs and technical mod-
ification
s,

SEAT's directives must be ob-
served! ››› Modifications and repairs to the front bump-
er
, door
s, fr

ont seats, and repairs to the roof
or chassis should only be carried out in a
specialised workshop. These components
may contain parts or sensors belonging to
the airbag system.
If work is carried out on the airbag system or
parts have to be removed and fitted on the
system when performing other repair work,
parts of the airbag system may be damaged.
The consequence may be that, in the event of
an accident, the airbag inflates incorrectly or
does not inflate at all.
So that the effectiveness of the airbag is not
reduced and that removed parts do not cause
any injuries or environmental pollution, regu-
lations must be observed. These require-
ments are known to specialised workshops.
Modifications to the vehicle suspension may
affect the operation of the airbag system in
the event of collision. For example, if wheel and tyre combinations not approved by SEAT
are used, or if

the vehicle height is lowered,
the suspension is stiffened or the suspension
springs, telescopic arms, dampers, etc., are
modified, the results received by the airbag
sensors and sent to the control unit may not
be accurate. For example, some modifica-
tions to the suspension could increase the
force measured by the sensors and result in
the triggering of the airbag systems in colli-
sions. Under normal conditions, the meas-
ured values would be lower and the airbag
would not have been triggered. Other modifi-
cations may reduce the forces measured by
the sensors and prevent the airbags from be-
ing triggered when they should. WARNING
Repairs or modifications which are not per-
formed c orr

ectly may result in damage or er-
rors in the vehicle operation, affecting the ef-
fectiveness of the airbag systems. This could
result in serious or fatal accidents.
● All repairs and modifications to the vehicle
should on
ly be performed by a specialised
workshop.
● Airbag modules must never be repaired: if
damag
ed, they must be replaced.
● Never fit recycled or reused airbag compo-
nents in
your vehicle. WARNING
Modifications to the vehicle suspension, in-
cludin g the u

se of unauthorised wheel and
tyre combinations, may affect the perform-
ance of the airbags and increase the risk of
serious or fatal injury in the event of acci-
dent.
● Never fit suspension components which are
not identica
l to the original parts in the vehi-
cle.
● Never use wheel and tyre combinations not
appro
ved by SEAT. Retrofitting of mobile phones
An exterior aerial is required for the use of
tw
o-w
a

y radios in the vehicle.
The retro-fitting of electrical or electronic ap-
pliances in the vehicle is subject to their ap-
proval for use in your vehicle. Under certain
circumstances, this could mean that your ve-
hicle registration documents are no longer
valid.
SEAT has approved your vehicle for use with
two-way radios providing the following condi-
tions are observed:
● The exterior aerial must be mounted pro-
fes
sionally.
● The maximum transmitting power is 10
watts.
246

Care and maintenance
Automatic car washes
A lw
a
ys observe the instructions provided at
the automatic car wash. The standard pre-
cautionary measures prior to entering the car
wash should be taken to avoid damage to
the vehicle (close all windows, fold in exterior
mirrors). If the vehicle is fitted with additional
components (spoiler, roof-rack, aerial, etc.),
check with the car wash supervisor whether
these can enter the car wash ››› .
The v
ehic

le paintwork is so durable that the
vehicle can normally be washed without
problems in an automatic car wash tunnel.
However, wear and damage to the paintwork
will depend on the type of car wash used.
SEAT recommends the use of car washes
without brushes.
To remove traces of wax on windows and to
prevent wiper blades from scratching, please
observe the following ››› page 252, Cleaning
windows and exterior mirrors .
Washing the car by hand
When washing the car by hand, use plenty of
water to soften the dirt first, and rinse off as
well as possible.
Then clean the vehicle with a soft sponge,
glove or brush using only slight pressure.
Start at the roof and work downwards. Spe-
cial car shampoo should only be used for
very persistent dirt. Rinse the sponge or glove thoroughly and of-
ten.
Wheels, s

ills and similar should be cleaned
last. Use a second sponge for this. WARNING
Sharp components on the vehicle may cause
injury .
● Pr

otect arms and hands from sharp edges
when cle
aning the vehicle undercarriage or
the interior of the wheel hubs. WARNING
After the vehicle has been washed, the brak-
ing eff ect

will be reduced (and the braking
distance increased) due to moisture (and ice
in winter) on the brakes.
● “Dry the brakes and remove ice” by braking
caref
ully. Ensure that you are not endanger-
ing other road-users or breaking traffic regu-
lations in the process. CAUTION
● The temper at

ure of the water must not ex-
ceed +60°C (+140°F).
● To avoid damage to the paintwork, do not
wash the
vehicle in full sun.
● Do not use rough sponges or similar which
coul
d damage the surface to clean away the
traces of insects. ●
Never w ipe the he

adlights with a dry cloth
or sponge, always moisten first. It is best to
use soapy water.
● Washing the vehicle in low temperatures:
When washin
g the vehicle with a hose, do
not direct water into the lock cylinders or the
gaps around the doors or roof. Locks and
seals could freeze! CAUTION
To avoid any risk of damage to the vehicle,
p le

ase check the following points before us-
ing an automatic car wash:
● Compare the distance between the vehicle
wheels and the di
stance between the guide-
rails of the car wash to prevent damage to the
wheels and tyres!
● Switch off the rain sensor and the Au-
to Hol
d function before entering a car wash.
● Compare the height and width of your vehi-
cle w
ith the available height and width when
entering and driving through the car wash.
● Fold in exterior mirrors Electrically retracta-
ble e
xterior mirrors must not be folded in or
out by hand. Always use the electrical power
control.
● To avoid damaging the bonnet paintwork,
res
t the wipers on the windscreen after dry-
ing them. Do not let them fall!
● Lock the rear lid to prevent it from opening
unexpect
edly while inside the car wash. 251
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety