mirror Seat Alhambra 2018 User Guide

Lights and 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
Switching
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 position ››› page 131. When
the headlight adjustment (automatic
lights also) is activated, the warning
lamp lights up in the dash panel display
.
Switching
off:
– Disconnect the on button.
– OR: turn the lights control to a differ-
ent position to
 ››› page 131.
–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. »
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Operation“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 de-
lay 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
period.
– Automatically, if 30 seconds after com-
ing on, a vehicle door or the boot hatch
remains 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 opened and when the “Coming home” or
“Leav

ing home” function is switched on. If
the equipment includes the light sensor, the
lighting around the exterior mirrors only
comes when it is dark. Note
● The time tak en f

or the headlights to go off
can be changed in the Lights & Visibil- ity menu and the function can be switched
on or off ›››
 page 27.
● When the “Coming home” function is on, if
the vehic
le door is opened there is no audible
warning signal to advise that the light is still
on. Hazard warning lights
Fig. 139
In the centre of the dash panel: push
b utt
on f

or hazard warning lights. Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 26 Always fulfil legal requirements for securing a
broken do

wn vehicle. In a number of coun-
tries it is now obligatory, for example, to turn
on the hazard warning lights and use a re-
flective safety vest ››› page 83.
When being towed with the hazard warning
lights on, a change in direction or traffic lane
can be indicated as usual using the turn sig-
nal lever. The hazard lights will be interrup-
ted temporarily.
If your vehicle breaks down:
Park the vehicle a safe distance from
traffic and on suitable ground ››› .
T urn on the h
az

ard warning lights with
the  button ››› Fig. 139.
Connect the electronic parking brake
››› page 188.
Move the selector lever to its intermedi-
ate position or to P ››› page 193.
Stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition ››› page 183.
Have all occupants leave the vehicle and
move to safety, for example behind a
guard rail.
When leaving the vehicle, take all keys
with you.
Place an emergency warning triangle to
indicate the position of your vehicle to
other road users.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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Lights and visibility
● The s u
n
visor can be pulled out of its
mounting and turned towards the door
››› Fig. 141 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. 141 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. Rear side window sun blinds
Fig. 142
On the rear right-hand window: sun
b lind The sun blinds for the vehicle interior are fit-
t
ed in the s
ide p

anels of the windows.
● Pull the sun blind by the handle ›››

Fig. 142
A up to the top.
● Hook both rings of the fastening rod in the
s p
ac

es provided B . Check that the sun blind
i s
sec
urely hooked into the spaces provided
when it has been lowered B .
● To put the sun blind away, unhook it at the
t op and lo
w

er by hand ››› .
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the blind or the interior
trim, do not lo w

er the sun blind “quickly”. Windscreen wiper and window
w
iper sy
s

tems
Control lamp 
It lights up
Windscreen wiper
fluid level too lowTop up the windscreen wiper res-
ervoir as soon as possible
››› page 283. Several warning and control lamps light up
for 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.
Window wiper lever Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 27 WARNING
Water from the windscreen washer water bot-
tle m a

y freeze on the windscreen if it does
not contain enough anti-freeze, reducing for-
ward visibility.
● In winter, ensure the windscreen washer
contain
s enough anti-freeze.
● In cold conditions, you should not use the
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Operation
Rear vision mirror Intr oduction WARNING
The automatic anti-dazzle rear vision mirror
cont ain
s an electrolytic fluid which may leak
if the mirror is broken. This could cause irrita-
tion to the skin, eyes and respiratory organs.
● The electrolytic fluid may cause irritation to
the skin, eye
s and respiratory organs, partic-
ularly in individuals suffering from asthma or
other illnesses. Make sure that adequate
quantities of fresh air enter and leave the ve-
hicle if it is not possible to open all the doors
and windows.
● If the electrolytic fluid comes into contact
with eye
s or skin, wash the area for at least
15 minutes with plenty of water, and seek
medical advice.
● If the electrolytic fluid comes into contact
with shoes
or clothing, wash the area for at
least 15 minutes with plenty of water. Wash
shoes and clothing before wearing them
again.
● If the electrolytic fluid is swallowed, wash
your mouth with p
lenty of water for at least
15 minutes. Do not try to provoke vomiting
unless recommended by a Doctor. Seek medi-
cal advice immediately. CAUTION
In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle
re ar

vision mirror breaks, an electrolyte fluid
may leak. This liquid attacks plastic surfaces.
Therefore, it should be cleaned as fast as
possible with a damp sponge or similar. Interior rear vision mirror
Fig. 145
Manual anti-dazzle function for rear
v i
s

ion mirror Fig. 146
Automatic anti-dazzle function for
re ar

vision mirror The driver should always adjust the rear vi-
s
ion mirr
or t

o permit adequate visibility
through the rear window.
Manual anti-dazzle function for interior rear
vision mirror
● Basic position: point the lever at the bot-
tom of the mirr
or forwards.
● Pull the lever to the back to select the anti-
dazzl
e function ››› Fig. 145.
Automatic anti-dazzle function for interior
mirror
Key to Fig. 146:
Control lamp
Control
Light incidence sensor
1 2
3
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Lights and visibility
This function can be activated and deactiva-
t ed b
y
pressing the rear-view mirror switch
››› Fig. 146 2 . When it is activated, the warn-
in g l
amp lights

up 1 .
When the ignition i s
on, the sen
sor 3 auto-
matic a
l

ly moves the rear vision mirror to the
anti-dazzle position depending upon the in-
cidence of the light from behind.
The automatic anti-dazzle function is deacti-
vated when reverse gear is engaged or the in-
terior or reading lights are on. Note
If the light is obstructed or prevented from
re ac

hing the sensor, e.g. by the sun blinds,
the rear vision mirror with automatic anti-
dazzle function will not operate correctly. Exterior mirrors
Fig. 147
In the driver door: exterior mirror
c ontr
o

ls Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 18
Turn the knob to the required position: 
Electric folding exterior mirrors
››› . 
Switch on the exterior mirror heating They only
heat up if the ambient temperature is less than
+20°C (+68°F).

Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror by turning
the knob forward, backward, to the right or to
the left.

Adjust the right-hand exterior mirror by turning
the knob forward, backward, to the right or to
the left.

Zero position. Exterior mirror unfolded, exterior
mirror heating off, adjustment of exterior mir-
ror not possible. Synchronised mirror adjustment
●
In the Settings - Convenience menu,
sel ect
whether or not

the mirrors should
move in synchronisation ›››
 page 27.
● Turn the knob to position L.
● Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror. The
right ext
erior mirror will be adjusted at the
same time (synchronised).
● If necessary the right exterior mirror adjust-
ment ma
y need correcting. turn the control to
position R.
Automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirror, driver
side
The automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirror is
controlled in the same way as the automatic
anti-dazzle rear vision mirror ››› page 140.
Store the reverse settings for the passenger
exterior mirror ● Select the vehicle key in which the setting
is t
o be stored.
● Use this key to unlock the vehicle.
● Connect the automatic parking brake.
● Turn the exterior mirror knob to position R
(pas
senger side).
● Switch the ignition on.
● Move the gear lever to neutral.
● Access the Settings menu on the instru-
ment
panel display using the multifunction »
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Operation
steering wheel buttons and select Conven-
ience .
● Select the Rear vision mirror ad-
justment fu
nction (if
it is already checked,
uncheck it and check the option again).
● Select reverse gear.
● Adjust the front passenger side exterior
mirror so that
you can see, for example, the
kerb area.
● The new position of the mirror will be stor-
ed automatic
ally and allocated to the vehicle
key that was used to unlock the vehicle. For
vehicles with seat memory, please see
››› page 147.
Activating the passenger exterior mirror set-
tings
● Turn the exterior mirror knob to position R.
● With the ignition switched on, select re-
verse g
ear.
● The stored position of the passenger exteri-
or mirror for r
everse gear is deleted when
driving forwards at 15 km/h (9 mph), or if the
knob is turned from position R to another po-
sition. WARNING
Fold and unfold the exterior mirror, taking
car e t

o avoid injuries.
● Only fold or unfold the exterior mirror when
there is
no-one in the way of the mirror. ●
When mov in

g the mirror, take care not to
trap fingers between the mirror and the mir-
ror bracket. WARNING
Failure to correctly estimate the distance of
the vehic

le behind could lead to serious acci-
dent.
● Rear-view convex or aspheric mirrors in-
cre
ase the field of vision, however objects ap-
pear smaller and further away in the mirrors.
● The use of these mirrors to estimate the
dist
ance to the next vehicle when changing
lane is imprecise and could result in serious
accident.
● If possible, use the rear vision mirror to es-
timate di
stances to vehicles behind you or in
other circumstances.
● Make sure that the rear visibility is ade-
quate. CAUTION
● Bef or

e entering a car wash, always ensure
that the exterior mirrors are correctly folded
in.
● Electrically-folding exterior mirrors should
not be fo
lded and unfolded mechanically as
this may damage the electrical operation. For the sake of the environment
The exterior mirror heating should be switch-
ed off when it i

s no longer needed. Other-
wise, it is an unnecessary fuel waste. Note
● The ext erior mirr

or heating initially heats
up with a high power, after two minutes the
heat will depend upon the ambient tempera-
ture.
● In the event of a fault, the electric exterior
mirrors
can be adjusted manually by pressing
the edge of the mirror surface. 142

Operation
Lumbar massage function* Fig. 155
On the side of the front seat: lumbar
m a
s
sage function switch. During the massage operation, the lumbar
s
up
por

t will move in a way that massages the
lumbar area of the back. While it is operat-
ing, the arch of the lumbar support can be
adjusted using the corresponding control
based on your personal preferences
››› page 58.
Connection ● Press the  button in the c
ontrol panel of
the seat.
Disconnection
● Press the  button ag
ain in the control
panel of the seat. Automatic off
●
The lumbar massage will disconnect auto-
matical
ly after approx. 10 minutes.
Seat with position memory* Fig. 156
Memory buttons on the outside of
the driv er se
at Memory buttons
Indiv
idual
settin

gs for the driver seat and the
exterior mirror can be assigned to each mem-
ory button.
Storing exterior mirror settings for driving
forwards
● Connect the automatic parking brake.
● Move the gear lever to neutral.
● Switch the ignition on.
● Adjust the front seat and the exterior mir-
rors. ●
K
eep the
SET button held down for more
th an one sec
ond ›

›› Fig. 156.
● Press the required memory button for the
fol
lowing 10 seconds. An audible warning
confirms the settings have been stored.
Storing front passenger exterior mirror set-
tings for driving in reverse gear
● Connect the automatic parking brake.
● Move the gear lever to neutral.
● Switch the ignition on.
● Press the required memory button.
● Select reverse gear.
● Adjust the front passenger side exterior
mirror so that
you can see, for example, the
kerb area.
● The new position of the mirror will be stor-
ed automatic
ally and allocated to the vehicle
key that was used to unlock the vehicle.
Activating exterior mirror settings
● With the driver door open and the ignition
turned off, p
ush the memory button of the
corresponding door briefly.
● OR: with the ignition switched on, hold in
the corr
esponding memory button until the
memorised position is reached.
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Seats and head restraints
To activate the memory function of the vehi-
c l
e k
ey
Important: a position must be memorised in
the memory.
● Open the driver-side door.
● Press and hold any memory button.
● Within the following three seconds, push
the open button
 on the vehicle key. An au-
dible warning confirms the settings have
been activated.
Adjusting the wing mirrors for driving and
assigning driver seat settings to a vehicle
key
● Activate the memory function of the vehicle
key
● Adjus

t the front seat and the exterior mir-
rors.
● L

ock the vehicle. The settings are assigned
to the v
ehicle key.
To deactivate the memory function of the ve-
hicle key
Important: a position must be memorised in
the memory.
● Press and hold the SET button.
● Within the following 10 seconds, push the
open b utt
on

 on the vehicle key. An audible
warning confirms the settings have been de-
activated. Initialising the seat position memory
The position memor

y system must be restar-
ted if, for example, the driver seat has been
changed.
Restarting deletes all memories and assign-
ments for the seat with position memory. The
memory buttons can then be reprogrammed
and the vehicle keys re-assigned.
● Open the driver door and do not get into
the vehic
le.
● Operating the seat settings from outside
the vehic
le.
● Move the angle of the seat backrest com-
plet
ely forwards.
● Release the control to set the angle and
then pres
s again until an audible warning is
heard. Note
The front passenger side exterior mirror auto-
matic a

lly changes from the position stored
for reversing as soon as the vehicle moves
forward at a speed of at least 15 km/h
(9 mph) or when the gear selection lever is
changed to a position other than R. Convenient entry function for the third
r
o
w of

seats Fig. 157
Second row of seats: convenient en-
tr y
f

unction controls The outer seats of the second row can be fol-
ded t
o m
ak

e it easier to get in and out of the
third row of seats.
Folding down the second row seats
● If necessary, open the belt loop and wind
up the seat belt
by hand.
● If necessary, remove the side head restraint
of the inte
grated child seat ›››
page 79.
● If necessary, raise the armrests.
● Remove any objects located in the footwell
of the second r
ow of seats, where applicable
››› .
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Driver assistance systems
Blind spot detector (BSD) with
r e
ar c
ross traffic alert (RCTA)
Related video Fig. 220
Blind Spot De-
tector (BSD) Introduction
The blind spot detector (BSD) helps detect
the tr
affic
s

ituation to the sides and behind
the vehicle.
The integrated parking assistant (RCTA) helps
the driver when backing out of a parallel
parking spot and in manoeuvring.
The blind spot detector has been developed
for driving on paved roads. WARNING
The smart technology incorporated into the
blind s pot

detector (BSD) with parking assis-
tance (RCTA) included cannot overcome the
limits imposed by the laws of physics; it only
works within the limits of the system. Acci-
dents and severe injury may occur if the blind spot detection system or the rear cross traffic
al
er

t are used negligently or involuntarily.
The system is not a replacement for driver
awareness.
● Adapt your speed and safe distance to the
vehicl
e in front of you at all times to suit visi-
bility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
● Keep your hands on the wheel at all times,
and be rea
dy to intervene in the steering at
any time.
● Pay attention to the control lamps that may
come on in the ext
ernal rear view mirrors and
on the instrument panel, and follow any in-
structions they may give.
● The blind spot assistant may react in the
face of
any special constructions that may be
present on the sides of the vehicle: e.g., high
or irregular protective fences. This may cause
erroneous warnings.
● Never use the blind spot detector with rear
cro
ss traffic alert on unpaved roads. The blind
spot detector with rear cross traffic alert has
been designed for use on paved roads.
● Always pay attention to the vehicle's sur-
roundin
gs.
● Never use the blind spot detector with rear
cro
ss traffic alert if the radar sensors are
dirty, covered or damaged. The system may
work incorrectly in these cases. CAUTION
● The ra d

ar sensors on the rear bumper may
be damaged or shifted in the event of a colli- sion, for example, when entering or exiting a
park
in

g space. This may result in the system
disconnecting itself, or at least having its
functionality diminished.
● In order to ensure that the radar sensors
work pr
operly, keep the rear bumper free of
snow and ice and do not cover it.
● The rear bumper should only be painted
with paint
authorised by SEAT. The blind spot
detector's functions may be limited or work
incorrectly if other paints are used.
● The external rear view mirror control lamps
may
have their functionality limited in the
event of solar radiation. Note
If the blind spot detector with rear cross traf-
fic a l

ert does not work as described in this
chapter, do not use it and have it checked by
a specialised workshop. Control lamps
Control lamp in external rear view mirrors:

Lights up
Lights up once briefly: the blind spot detector is activa-
ted and ready to operate.
Lights up: blind spot detector has detected a vehicle in
the blind spot.»
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Operation
Flashes
The blind spot detector has detected a vehicle in the
blind spot and the turn signal has been turned on in the
direction of the detected vehicle
›››
.
For vehicles that are also equipped with Lane Assist
››› page 222, a warning to switch lanes will also appear
even though the turn signal has not been engaged. If there are no indications from the control
lamp in the e
xt

ernal rear view mirror, this
means that the blind spot detector has not
detected any other vehicles in the area ››› in Introduction on page 225.
If
the dip
ped be

am is on, then the control
lamps in the external rear view mirrors will be
dimmed (night mode). WARNING
If the warning lamps and the corresponding
mes s

ages are ignored when they light up, the
vehicle may stall in traffic and cause acci-
dents and severe injuries.
● Never ignore the warning lamps or messag-
es.
● Carr

y out the necessary operations. CAUTION
Failure to heed the control lamps and corre-
spondin g t

ext messages when they light up
may result in damage to the vehicle. Blind spot detector (BSD)
Fig. 221
In the exterior mirrors: indication of
the b lind s
pot

detector. Fig. 222
Rear view of the vehicle: radar sen-
sor z one

s. The Blind spot detector uses radar sensors to
monit
or the ar
e

as to the side and behind the
vehicle. The system does this by measuring
the vehicle's distance from other vehicles
and its speed differential. The blind spot de-
tector will not work at speeds of less than ap-
prox. 15 km/h (9 mph). The system uses opti-
cal signals in the external rear view mirrors to
notify the driver.
Indication in the external rear view mirrors
The control lamp (expanded view) provides
an indication in the corresponding external
mirror ››› Fig. 221 regarding the traffic situa-
tion behind the vehicle, if it is deemed to be
critical. The control lamp of the left-hand ex-
ternal mirror A indicates the traffic situation
to the left of the vehicle, and the control lamp
of the right-hand external mirror B, indicates
the traffic situation to the right of the vehicle.
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