cooling Seat Alhambra 2017 Owner's Manual
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The essentials
Do not continue driving!
Fault in the engine cooling sys-
tem.››› page
274
Do not continue driving!
Engine oil pressure too low.››› page
271
Do not continue driving!
At least one of the vehicles doors
is open, or is not correctly
closed.››› page
119
Do not continue driving!
The rear lid is open or is incor-
rectly closed.››› page
122
Do not continue driving!
Fault in the steering.››› page
181
Engine cannot be started again!
"AdBlue" level too low.›››
page
265
Driver or passenger has not fas-
tened seat belt.›››
page
64
Use the foot brake!
Change
››› page
192
Brake
››› page
187
Faulty generator.›››
page
280 Yellow warning lamps
Front brake pads worn.
›››
page
187 lights up
: ESC malfunction or off.
flashes: ESC working.
ASR manually deactivated.
ABS faulty or does not work.
Electronic parking brake faulty.›››
page
187
Rear fog light switched on.›››
page
128
lights up
: Driving light totally or
partially faulty.››› page
91
flashes: Fault in the adaptive
light system.››› page
128
lights up or flashes
: fault in the
emission control system.
››› page
200
lights up
: pre-heating of diesel
engine.
flashes: fault in the diesel en-
gine management.
fault in the petrol engine man-
agement.
Diesel particulate filter blocked
Fault in the steering system.›››
page
181
Tyre pressure too low.›››
page
284
Fault in the tyre pressure gauge.››› page
231
Level of windscreen washer fluid
too low.›››
page
135
Fuel tank almost empty.›››
page
261
flashes: engine oil sensor faulty.›››
page
271
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
265
Fuel tank not closed correctly.›››
page
261
Lane Assist is switched on, but
not active.›››
page
220 Other warning lamps
Left or right turn signal.›››
page
128
Hazard warning lights on.››› page
82» 33
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The essentials
Air conditioning Ho w doe
s
the air conditioning work? Fig. 51
Detailed view of the centre console: Electronic manual air conditioning
contr o
ls Fig. 52
Detailed view of the centre console: Climatronic controls
Control buttonAdditional information. Electronic manual air conditioning ››› Fig. 51; Climatronic ››› Fig. 52.
1 TemperatureElectronic manual air conditioning : rotate the control to adjust the temperature accordingly. In the
MAX position, the cooling output will be set to
maximum. The air recirculation mode and the cooling system are automatically switched on.
Climatronic: the left and right sides can be adjusted separately. Rotate the control to adjust the temperature accordingly. 36
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The essentialsControl buttonAdditional information. Electronic manual air conditioning
››› Fig. 51; Climatronic ››› Fig. 52.
2 Fan
Electronic manual air conditioning : Setting 0: air fan and air conditioning system (manual) switched off, setting 4: maximum setting of fan.
Climatronic: the power of the fan is automatically adjusted. Rotate the control to manually adjust the fan.
3 Air distributionElectronic manual air conditioning : rotate the continuous control to direct the airflow to the desired area.
Climatronic: the airflow will be automatically adjusted to a comfortable flow. It can also be switched on manually with the buttons 3.
4Climatronic: display of the selected interior temperature for the left and right sides.
Electronic manual air conditioning
: defrost function. The airflow is directed at the windscreen. In this position, air recirculation is automatically switch-
ed off or is not switched on. Increase the fan power to clear the windscreen of condensation as soon as possible. to dry the air, the cooling system will
automatically switch on.
Climatronic: defrost function. The air drawn in from outside the vehicle is directed at the windscreen and air recirculation is automatically switched off.
To defrost the windscreen more quickly, the air is dehumidified at temperatures over approximately +3°C (+38°F) and the fan runs at maximum output.
The air is directed at the chest of driver and passengers by the dash panel air vents.
Air distribution towards the footwell.
Electronic manual air conditioning
: air distribution towards the windscreen and the footwell.
Climatronic: upward air distribution.
Heated rear window: only works when the engine is running and switches off automatically after a 10 minutes.
Electronic manual air conditioning
: air recirculation ››› page 176.
Climatronic: manual and automatic air recirculation
››› page 176.
Instant auxiliary heating on/off button
››› page 177.
Buttons for the seat heating
››› page 144.
Climatronic: depending on the vehicle equipment there may be a button for the windscreen heating on the air conditioner control panel. The wind-
screen heating only works when the engine is running and switches off automatically after a few minutes.»
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The essentialsControl buttonAdditional information. Electronic manual air conditioning
››› Fig. 51; Climatronic ››› Fig. 52.
Press the button to switch on or off the cooling system.
Climatronic: accept the temperature selection for the driver and front passenger sides. When the
SYNC button light is lit, the temperature settings on
the driver side also apply to the passenger side. Press the button or adjust the temperature control for the passenger side in order to set a different
temperature. No lamp lights up on the button.
Climatronic: automatic temperature, fan, and air distribution control. Press the button to switch on the function. The control lamp lights up on the
AUTO button.
Climatronic: press the
REAR button to adjust the air conditioner for the rear seats from the front seats. A lamp is lit on the REAR button if the feature is
activated. The settings for the rear seats will be displayed. Press the button again to switch the function off or do not touch any other button for
around 10 seconds.
Climatronic: Press the
REST button to use the heat that the engine produces. When the engine is still warm but the ignition switched off, the heat
given off by the engine can be used to keep the vehicle interior warm. The REST button will light up when the function is switched on. The function will
switch off after around 30 minutes and if the battery level is low.
a)Switch off.
Electronic manual air conditioning
: turn the fan switch to setting 0.
Climatronic: press the OFF
button or manually set the fan to 0. When the device is switched off the OFF button will light up.
a)
Depending on the version of the model.
››› in Introduction on page 173
››› page 173 38
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The essentials
● Zone B : You can add oil but keep the level
in th at
zone.
● Zone C : Add oil up to zone
B .
T op
pin
g up engine oil
● Unscrew cap from oil filler opening.
● Add oil slowly.
● At the same time, check the level to ensure
you do not a
dd too much.
● When the oil level reaches at least zone B ,
u n
s
crew the engine oil filler cap carefully.
Motor oil specifications
Petrol engines
With LongLife serviceVW 504 00
Without LongLife serviceVW 504 00, VW 502 00
Diesel engines
With LongLife serviceVW 507 00
Without LongLife serviceVW 507 00 Engine oil additives
No type of
a
d
ditive should be mixed with the
engine oil. The deterioration caused by these
additives is not covered by the warranty.
››› in Topping up engine oil on
page 274
››› page 271 Coolant
Fig. 56
Engine compartment: coolant expan-
s ion t
ank
cap. The coolant tank is located in the engine
c
omp
ar
tment ›››
page 271.
When the engine is cold, replace the coolant
when the level is below .
Coolant specifications
The engine cooling system is supplied from
the factory with a specially treated mixture of
water and at least 40 % of the additive G13
(TL-VW 774 J), purple. This mixture gives the
necessary frost protection down to -25°C (-13°F) and protects the light alloy parts of
the engine coo
ling system against corrosion.
It also prevents scaling and considerably rai-
ses the boiling point of the coolant.
To protect the cooling system, the percentage
of additive must always be at least 40 %,
even in warm climates where anti-freeze pro-
tection is not required.
If for weather reasons further protection is
necessary, the proportion of additive may be
increased, but only up to 60 %; otherwise an-
tifreeze protection will diminish and this will
worsen cooling.
When the coolant is topped up, use a mixture
of distilled water and at least 40 % of the
G13 or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G) additive
(both are purple) to obtain an optimum anti-
corrosion protection ››› in Coolant specifi-
c ation
s on p
age 276. The mixture of G13
with G12 plus (TL-VW 774 F), G12 (red) or
G11 (green-blue) engine coolants will signifi-
cantly reduce anti-corrosion protection and
should therefore be avoided ››› in Coolant
s pec
ific
ations on page 276.
››› in Coolant specifications on
page 276
››› page 274 40
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Operation
Glove compartment Fig. 181
Glove compartment Fig. 182
Glove compartment open Opening and closing the glove compartment
Un
loc
k
the glove compartment where neces-
sary. The glove compartment is locked when
the key slot is vertical.
Pull the lever to open ››› Fig. 181.
Press the cover upwards to close.Vehicle wallet compartment
The glove 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. 182 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. 183
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. 183 (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,166
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Air conditioning
the device and try plugging it back in af-
ter ar
ou
nd 10 seconds. Note
● Some ap pli
ances may not work properly in
the 230 Volt Euro power connector due to a
lack of power (Watts).
● The 230 Watt Euro power connector can be
modified for 115 W
att appliances and vice
versa. Consult a specialist shop for advice on
accessories to adapt the connector. SEAT rec-
ommends taking your car in for technical
service. Air conditioning
Air c onditionin
g
Intr
oduction Viewing Climatronic information
The fact
or
y-fitted radio or navigation system
screen briefly displays information relating to
Climatronic.
The units of temperature measurement is dis-
played on the factory-installed radio or navi-
gation system and, depending on the vehicle
equipment, can be set using the Configu-
ration menu on the instrument panel. WARNING
Reduced visibility through the windows in-
cr e
ases the risk of serious accidents.
● Ensure that all windows are free of ice and
snow and th
at they are not fogged up pre-
venting a clear view of everything outside.
● The maximum heat output required to de-
fros
t windows quickly is only available when
the engine has reached its normal running
temperature. Only drive when you have good
visibility.
● Always ensure that you use the air condi-
tioner and heated r
ear window to maintain
good visibility.
● Never leave the air recirculation on for a
long period of time. If
the cooling system is switched off and air recirculation mode
swit
c
hed on, the windows can mist over very
quickly, considerably limiting visibility.
● Switch air recirculation mode off when it is
not requir
ed. WARNING
Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and re-
duc e driv er c
oncentration possibly resulting
in a serious accident.
● Never leave the fresh air fan turned off or
use the air rec
irculation for long periods of
time; the air in the vehicle interior will not be
refreshed. CAUTION
● Swit c
h the air conditioner off if you think it
may be broken. This will avoid additional
damage. Have the air conditioner checked by
a specialised workshop.
● Repairs to the air conditioner require spe-
cia
list knowledge and special tools. SEAT rec-
ommends taking your car in for technical
service.
● Do not smoke when air recirculation is
switc
hed on in vehicles with an air condition-
er. The smoke taken in could lie on the cool-
ing system vaporiser and on the activated
charcoal cartridge of the dust and pollen fil-
ter, leading to a permanently unpleasant
smell. » 173
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
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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.
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Air conditioning
With Climatronic
● Press the A
UT
O button.
● Set the temperature to +22°C (+72°F).
● Open and direct all the air outlets in the
d a
sh p
anel ››› page 176.
Climatronic: Switching the measuring units
for temperature on the radio display or the
navigation system installed with the default
settings
Switching the temperature indication from
Celsius to Fahrenheit on the radio display or
the navigation system is carried out in the
menu on the instrument panel
››› page 30. The cooling system does not switch on
If the air conditionin
g system cannot be
switched on, this may be caused by the fol-
lowing:
● The engine is not running.
● The fan is switched off.
● The air conditioning fuse is blown.
● The outside temperature is lower than ap-
prox
imately +3°C (+38°F).
● The air conditioner compressor has been
temporari
ly switched off because the engine
coolant temperature is too high.
● Another fault in the vehicle. Have the air
conditioner chec
ked by a specialised work-
shop. Special features
If the humidity and t
emperature outside the
vehicle are high, condensation can drip off
the vaporiser in the cooling system and form
a pool underneath the vehicle. This is normal
and does not indicate a leak! Note
After starting the engine, any residual humid-
ity in the air c onditioner c
ould mist over the
windscreen. Switch on the defrost function as
soon as possible to clear the windscreen of
condensation. 175
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Page 178 of 320
Operation
Air vents Fig. 196
Air vents in the dash panel Air vents
Nev
er c
lo
se the air vents ››› Fig. 196 A com-
p l
et
ely to ensure heating, cooling and venti-
lation inside the vehicle.
● Turn the thumbwheel in the required direc-
tion to open and clo
se the air vents. When
the thumbwheel is in the position, the cor-
responding air vent is closed.
● Change the air direction using the ventila-
tion grill
e lever.
There are other air vents that cannot be ad-
justed on the dash panel B , in the footwell
and in the r ear ar
ea of the interior. CAUTION
Never place food, medicines or other heat-
sens itiv
e objects close to the air vents. Being
heat-sensitive, they may be damaged or
made unsuitable for use by the air coming
from the air vents. Note
The air from the vents flows through the vehi-
cl e int
erior and out through the outlets below
the rear window. The slots must not be cov-
ered with items of clothing or other objects. Air recirculation
Air recirculation mode prevents the ambient
air from ent
erin
g the interior.
When the outside temperature is very high,
selecting manual air recirculation mode for a
short period refreshes the vehicle interior
more quickly.
For safety reasons, air recirculation mode is
switched off when the button is press-
ed or the air distributor turned to ››› .
Swit c
hing the recirculation mode on and off
manually on the air conditioning (Electronic
manual air conditioning)
Switching on: press the button until the
lamp on the button lights up.
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