wheel Seat Alhambra 2018 Owners Manual

Wheels and tyres
●
Ty r
es must be replaced before the wear in-
dicators are at the same level as the tread
pattern.
● Worn tyres have significantly reduced grip,
espec
ially on wet surfaces, increasing the
risk of “aquaplaning”.
● Worn tyres make control of the vehicle
more difficu
lt in normal or difficult driving
conditions, increasing the braking distance
and the risk of skidding. Tyre damage
Damage to wheels and tyres is often invisible
t
o the n
ak

ed eye. If you notice unusual vibra-
tion or the car pulling to one side, this may
indicate that one of the tyres is damaged
››› .
● Slow down immediately if you think you
h av
e a d

amaged wheel.
● Check the wheels and tyres for damage.
● If tyres are worn, stop driving and seek
qualified ass
istance.
● If there is no visible exterior damage, drive
slowly
and carefully to the nearest special-
ised workshop and have the vehicle checked.
Foreign bodies in the tyre
● Do not remove foreign bodies if they have
penetrated thr
ough the tyre wall! ●
If the v
ehicle comes with a tyre mobility
system, where necessary seal the damaged
tyre as shown in section ››› page 86. Use a
specialised workshop for repair or replace-
ment. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT deal-
ership for this.
The sealant at the lower part of the tyre tread
wraps around the foreign body and provision-
ally seals the tyre.
Tyre wear
The wear of tyres depends on a number of
factors, for example:
● Driving style.
● Unbalanced wheels.
● Running gear settings.
Driving
style: Driving round bends quickly or
sudden acceleration or braking speed accel-
erates tyre wear. When the driving style is
normal, if the tyres wear too quickly, have the
running gear settings checked at a special-
ised workshop.
Wheel run-out: The wheels on new vehicles
are balanced. However, certain circumstan-
ces may lead to imbalance (run-out), which is
detected as vibrations in the steering wheel.
Run-out leads to wear of the steering and
suspension. In the event of run out, the
wheels should be balanced again. When a
new wheel is fitted, it should be balanced
again. Running gear settings
: an incorrectly
posi-
tioned running gear increases the wear of
tyres and affects your safety while driving. If
tyres wear too quickly, have the wheel align-
ment checked at a specialised workshop. WARNING
If you notice unusual vibration or the car pulls
to one s ide whi

le driving, this may indicate
that one of the tyres is damaged.
● Reduce speed immediately and stop, while
obser
ving the highway code.
● Check the wheels and tyres for damage.
● Never carry on driving on worn tyres or
wheels. Reque
st qualified assistance immedi-
ately.
● If there is no visible exterior damage, drive
slowly
and carefully to the nearest special-
ised workshop and have the vehicle checked. 293
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Tyre code Fig. 254
Universal code on tyres Radial
Rim di
amet
er c
ode
Load index & speed rating
DOT tyre identification number
Severe snow conditions
Tyre ply composition and materials used
Max. load rating
Treadwear, traction and temperature
grades
Max. permissible inflation pressure
Passenger car tyre
Nominal width of tyre in millimetres
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
Tyre code (example): Meaning
P215 / 55 R 16: Size:
PPassenger vehicle code.
215Nominal width between walls, in
mm.
55Height/width ratio in %
RTyre type (R indicates “Radial”).
16Rim diameter in inches
91 VLoad index
››› page 295 and speed
rating ››› page 295.
XLReinforced tyres (“Reinforced”).
M+S or M/SWinter tyres (mud and snow tyres)
››› page 295.
SSR or DSST,
Eufonia, RFT,
ROF, RSC, ZP,
Conti-SealSpecific manufacturer codes for run-
flat tyre codes.
RADIAL
TUBELESSRadial tyre without inner tube.
E4 ...E-mark certifying tyre complies with
international legislation followed by
a number denoting the country
granting the authorisation. The au-
thorisation number ( several digits)
is shown below. 12
Tyre code (example): Meaning
DOT BT RA TY5 1716: Tyre identification number (
TINa)
,
maybe only on exterior wall of the wheel) and date of
manufacture.
DOTThe tyre complies with the legal re-
quirements of the US Department of
Transport, responsible for tyre safety
regulations.
BTPlace of manufacture code.
RAInformation about manufacturer and
tyre size.
TY5Manufacturer's tyre specifications.
1716Date of manufacture: week 17 of
2016.
TWIThis identifies the position of the
Tread Wear Indicator ››› page 292.
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 per-
mitted tyre pressure.
SIDEWALL 1 PLY
RAYONInformation about tyre wall compo-
nents: 1 layer of rayon (artificial
silk).
TREAD 4 PLIES
1 RAYON +
2 STEEL + 1 NY-
LONInformation about tread compo-
nents: 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. 294

Wheels and tyresTyre code (example): Meaning
Information for the end consumer concerning the com-
parative values of the established base tyres (standar-
dised test procedures)
:
TREADWEAR 280Relative service life of the tyre, with
respect to specific US standard test.
TRACTION AABraking capacity of tyre on wet sur-
face (AA, A, B or C).
TEMPERATURE ATyre temperature resistance at high-
er 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 patterns
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)
91 650 kg (1,433 pounds)
690 kg (1,521 pound

s)
730 kg (1,609 pounds)
775 kg (1,709 pounds)
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)
max. 240 km/h (149 mph)
max. 270 km/h (168 mph)
max. 300 km/h (186 mph)
Some manufacturers use the letters “ZR” for
tyres with a maximum authorised speed
above 240 km/h (149 mph). 93
95
97
99
P
Q
R
S
T
U
H
V
Z
W
Y Winter service
Winter ty res* In winter conditions winter tyres will consid-
erab
ly

improve the vehicle's handling. The
design of summer tyres (width, rubber com-
pound, tread pattern) gives less grip on ice
and snow. Winter tyres also improve the vehi-
cle braking performance, reducing the brak-
ing distance in winter weather. SEAT recom-
mend that winter tyres be fitted to the vehicle
at temperatures below +7°C (+45°F).
The performance of winter tyres is much re-
duced if the tyre tread is worn below 4 mm
(1/16 inch). The age of the tyre is another
factor affecting performance, regardless of
the depth of the tyre tread.
Please observe the following when using
winter tyres:
● Observe legal requirements in each coun-
try .
● W

inter tyres must be fitted on all four
wheels.
● Only

use winter tyres in wintery weather
conditions.
● On

ly use winter tyres of the size authorised
for the v
ehicle.
● Only use radial winter tyres of the same
type, siz e (r

olling circumference) and tread
pattern. »
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● Adju s
t
speeds to within the limits indicated
(code letter on tyre) ››› .
S peed limit
A c ode l
etter indicating the speed limit is
stamped on all winter tyres ››› page 295.
In some vehicles, it is possible to set a speed
warning in the MFD (multifunction
display) menu on the instrument panel
›››  page 27.
If you use V-rated tyres the speed limits and
tyre pressure will be determined by engine
size. Please ask your technical service centre
for further information on the maximum per-
mitted speed and the required pressures for
the tyres.
All-wheel drive*
Thanks to its all-wheel drive, your car will
have plenty of traction in winter conditions,
even with the standard tyres. Nevertheless,
SEAT still recommend that winter tyres or all-
season tyres should be fitted on all four
wheels when winter road conditions are ex-
pected, mainly because this will give a better
braking response.
Please observe all instructions and warnings
when using snow chains ›››
 page 50. WARNING
Although winter tyres help to make driving
saf er in the w
inter, you should not take un-
necessary risks.
● Adjust your speed and driving style to visi-
bility
, road, traffic and weather conditions.
● Never exceed the maximum permitted
speed or loa
ds specified for the type of winter
tyre fitted on your vehicle. For the sake of the environment
When winter is over, change back to summer
tyr e

s when you have the time. In tempera-
tures above +7°C (+45°F), performance will
be improved if summer tyres are used. Fuel
consumption, wear and noises while driving
will all be reduced. Note
● If the v

ehicle is fitted with a tyre control
system, this should be “reprogrammed”
whenever a tyre is changed ››› page 236.
● Please ask at a technical service centre for
information about
the permitted sizes for
winter tyres. 296

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● Gr o
s
s vehicle weight
● Maximum authorised weight of vehicle and
trail
er
● Maximum gross front axle weight
● Maximum rear axle weight
Fuel consumption Approved consumption values are derived
from me
a

surements performed or supervised
by certified EU laboratories, according to the
legislation in force at the time (for more infor-
mation, see the Publications Office of the Eu-
ropean Union on the EUR-Lex website: © Eu-
ropean Union, http://eur-lex.europa.eu/) and
apply to the specified vehicle characteristics.
The values relating to fuel consumption and
CO 2 emissions can be found in the documen-
tation provided to the purchaser of the vehi-
cle at the time of purchase.
Fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions depend
on the equipment/features of each individual
vehicle, as well as on the driving style, road
conditions, traffic conditions, environmental
conditions, load or number of passengers. Note
In practice, and considering all the factors
mentioned here, c on

sumption values can dif-
fer from those calculated in the current Euro-
pean regulations. Weights
Kerb weight refers to the basic model with a
fuel
t

ank 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
● Ple a

se 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 gros
s 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. Towing a trailer
Trai

ler weights Trailer weight
The tr
ai
l

er weights and drawbar loads ap-
proved are selected in intensive trials accord-
ing to precisely defined criteria. The ap- proved trailer weights are valid for vehicles in
the EU f

or maximum speeds of 80 km/h (50
mph) (in certain circumstances up to 100
km/h (62 mph)). The figures may be different
in other countries. All data in the official vehi-
cle documentation takes precedence over
these data at all times ››› .
Dr a
wb

ar loads
The maximum permitted drawbar load on the
ball joint of the towing bracket must not ex-
ceed 100 kg.
In the interest of road safety, we recommend
that you always tow approaching the maxi-
mum drawbar load. The response of the trail-
er on the road will be poor, if the drawbar
load is too small.
If the maximum permissible drawbar load
cannot be met (e.g. with small, empty and
light-weight single axle trailers or tandem
axle trailers with a wheelbase of less than 1
metre), a minimum of 4% of the actual trailer
weight is legally required for the drawbar
load. WARNING
● For s af

ety reasons, do not exceed the 80
km/h (50 mph) limit. This is also valid in
countries where higher speeds are permitted.
● Never exceed the maximum trailer weights
or the drawb
ar load. If the permissible axle298

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load or the permissible total weight is excee-
ded, the drivin
g c
haracteristics of the vehicle
may change, leading to accidents, injuries
and damage to the vehicle. Wheels
Ty r

e pressure, snow chains and wheel
bolts Tyre pressure
The s
tic
k

er with the tyre pressure values can
be found on the inside of the fuel tank flap.
The tyre pressure values given there are for
cold tyres. The slightly raised pressures of
warm tyres must not be reduced. ››› The pressure for winter tyres is 0.2 bar
(2.9 p
s
i / 20 kP

a) higher than that of summer
tyres.
Snow chains
Snow chains may be fitted only to the front
wheels.
Consult section ›››
 page 50, Snow
chains.
Wheel bolts
After the wheels have been changed, the
tightening torque of the wheel bolts should
be checked as soon as possible with a torque wrench
››› . The tightening torque for steel
and al lo
y

wheels is 140 Nm. WARNING
● Check the ty

re pressure at least once per
month. Checking the tyre pressure is very im-
portant. If the tyre pressure is too high or too
low, there is an increased danger of accidents
- particularly at high speeds.
● If the tightening torque of the wheel bolts
is t
oo low, they could loosen while the vehi-
cle is in motion. Risk of accident! If the tight-
ening torque is too high, the wheel bolts and
threads can be damaged. Note
We recommend that you ask your Technical
Serv ic

e for information about appropriate
wheel, tyre and snow chain size. 299
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Diesel engine 2.0 110 kW (150 PS)Power output in kW (PS) at rpmMaximum torque (Nm at rpm)No. of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)Fuel
110 (150)/3,500340/1,750-3,0004/1,968Diesel according to standard EN 590, min.
51 CZ
ManualAutomaticAll-wheel drive
5 seats7 seats5 seats7 seats5 seats7 seats
Top speed (km/h)200 (VI)198 (VI)198 (VI)
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds)7.37.37.1
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds)10.310.310.6
Maximum authorised weight (in kg)2,3902,5202,4102,5402,5602,590
Weight in running order (with driver) (in kg)1,7721,8821,7931,8431,8911,952
Maximum authorised weight on front axle (en kg)1,2601,2601,2801,2801,3201,320
Maximum authorised weight on rear axle (en kg)1,1801,3101,1801,3101,2901,320
Permitted roof load (in kg)100100100
Maximum weight trailer without brakes (in kg)750750750
Weight of trailer with brakes on gradients up to 8% (in kg)2,3002,4002,3002,4002,400
Weight of trailer with brakes on gradients up to 12% (in kg)2,2002,2002,400 303
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Diesel engine 2.0 135 kW (184 PS)Power output in kW (PS) at rpmMaximum torque (Nm at rpm)No. of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)Fuel
135 (184)/3,500-4,000380/1,750-3,0004/1,968Diesel according to standard EN 590, min.
51 CZ
ManualAutomaticAutomatic all-wheel drive
5 seats7 seats5 seats7 seats5 seats7 seats
Top speed (km/h)215 (VI)213 (VI)211 (VII)
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds)6.46.45.7
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds)8.98.98.9
Maximum authorised weight (in kg)2,4002,5502,4002,5502,5602,590
Weight in running order (with driver) (in kg)1,8001,8411,8041,8451,9231,974
Maximum authorised weight on front axle (en kg)1,2901,2901,2901,2901,3201,320
Maximum authorised weight on rear axle (en kg)1,1601,3101,1601,3101,2901,320
Permitted roof load (in kg)100100100
Maximum weight trailer without brakes (in kg)750750750
Weight of trailer with brakes on gradients up to 8% (in kg)2,4002,4002,400
Weight of trailer with brakes on gradients up to 12% (in kg)2,2002,2002,400304

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Dimensions Fig. 256
Dimensions. ALHAMBRA
A/BFront and rear projection (mm)968/966
CWheelbase (mm)2,919
DLength (mm)4,854
E/FFront/rear a)
track width (mm)1,569/1,617
GWidth (mm)1,904
HHeight at kerb weight (mm)1,720
Turning radius (m)11.9
a) This data will change depending on the type of wheel rim.
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Index
Index
A
Abr o
a
d
extended stay abroad with your vehicle . . . . . 263
sale of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
ABS see Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Acoustic alarm control and warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
seat belt unfastened . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Adaptive headlights dynamic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
AdBlue control and warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
minimum quantity for a refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
refilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
tank filling capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Additional heater see "Auxiliary heater" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Adjusting folding the backrest of the front passengerseat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
rear head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 144
seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
seat with position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Adjusting the head restraints rear head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 144
Adjusting the seats front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 AFS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Air-conditionin
g
malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Airbag covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Airbags see Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 69 activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
cleaning dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 72
functioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
head-protection airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
knee airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
locking the vehicle after deployment . . . . . . . 115
repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
use of child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Use of child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
vehicle care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 air recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 176
controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 176
electronic manual air conditioning . . . . . . . . . 176
indirect ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
user instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Air recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Alcantara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
All-wheel drive snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Ambient lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Anodized sur
faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249, 263
Anti-freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Anti-lock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Anti-puncture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45, 86
Anti-puncture kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45, 86 cases where it should not be used . . . . . . . . . . 86
Anti-puncture set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 false alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Anti-theft alarm system anti-tow system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
vehicle interior monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Anti-theft security system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Anti-tow system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Anti-trap function panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 279
Armrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
ASR see Brake assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206, 207
switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
see also Traction control system . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Assistance call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Assistance systems adaptive headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
auto Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
blind spot detector (BSD) with rear cross traf-fic alert (RCTA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
brake assist system (BAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
dynamic chassis control (DCC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
electronic differential lock system (EDS) . . . . 206 307