warning light Seat Alhambra 2018 Service Manual

Seats and head restraints
Seat functions Se at
he
ating* Fig. 153
Detailed view of the centre console:
fr ont
se

at heating controls, here with the sec-
ond temperature level set Fig. 154
Detailed view of the centre console:
c ontr o

ls for the front seat heating in vehicles
equipped with Climatronic The seat cushions can be heated electrically
when the ignition i
s
sw

itched on. The back-
rest is also heated in some versions.
Switch off seat heating if there is nobody in
the seat.
FunctionAction ››› Fig. 153, ››› Fig. 154
ActivatePress button . Seat heating is
switched on fully.
Adjusting the
heating outputKeep pressing button  until the re-
quired intensity is set.
DeactivatingKeep pressing button  until all of
the lights are switched off
››› Fig. 153, ››› Fig. 154. WARNING
Inappropriate use of the seat functions can
cau se sev

ere injuries.
● Assume the proper sitting position before
your trip and rem
ain in it throughout. This al-
so applies to the other occupants.
● Only adjust the seat position memory when
the vehic
le is stationary.
● Only switch the lumbar massage function
on and off when the v
ehicle is stationary.
● Keep hands, fingers, feet and other limbs
awa
y from the seat operating and adjustment
radius. WARNING
People whose pain and temperature thresh-
ol d h

as been affected by some kind of medi-
cine, paraplegia or chronic illness (e.g. diabe-
tes) may sustain burns to the back, buttocks
and legs from using the seat heaters that
may lead to a long healing process or that
may never completely heal. Seek medical ad-
vice if you have doubts regarding your health.
● People with limited pain and temperature
thresho
lds must never use seat heating. CAUTION
● To av oid d

amaging the heating elements of
the seat heaters, please do not kneel on the
seat or apply sharp pressure to a single point
on the seat cushion or backrest.
● Liquids, sharp objects and insulating mate-
rial
s on the seat could damage the seat heat-
ing.
● In the event of smells, switch off the seat
heating immedi
ately and have the unit in-
spected by a specialised workshop. For the sake of the environment
The seat heating should remain on only when
needed. Otherw i

se, it is an unnecessary fuel
waste. 147
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Folding the backrest of the front pas-
sen g
er se
at*Fig. 158
Folding the backrest of the front pas-
sen g
er se

at Fig. 159
Unlocking the folding backrest of the
fr ont
p

assenger seat The backrest of the front passenger seat can
be f
o
l

ded and locked horizontally. The front passenger front airbag must be dis-
abled
›

››  page 20 if objects are being
transported on the folded front passenger
seat.
Folding the backrest of the front passenger
seat
● Remove any objects from the front passen-
ger seat
cushion ››› .
● Adjust the front passenger seat to its low-
e s
t

position ››› page 58.
● Push the head restraint down as far as it
wil
l go ››› page 58.
● Unlock the backrest of the front passenger
seat in the dir
ection of the arrow ››› Fig. 158
1 .
● Fold the backrest of the front passenger
se at
f

orwards in the direction of the arrow
››› Fig. 158 2 until it is horizontal.
● The backrest of the front passenger seat
mu s
t

engage safely in its folded position.
Lifting the backrest of the front passenger
seat
● Check that there are no objects or parts of
the body in the hing
e area.
● Lift the backrest of the front passenger seat
by fir
st unlocking it again ››› Fig. 159.
● Lift the backrest of the front passenger seat
unti l

it is upright. The seat backrest must be
engaged. ●
The upright b ac

krest of the front passenger
seat must safely engage. WARNING
Folding and lifting the backrest of the front
pa s

senger seat uncontrollably or without
paying attention may lead to severe injuries.
● Only fold and lift the backrest of the front
pas
senger seat when the vehicle is station-
ary.
● While the backrest of the front passenger
seat i
s folded, the front airbag must remain
disconnected and control light
     on.
● Keep your hands, fingers, feet and other
body par
ts out of the hinges and the seat
locking mechanism when folding and unfold-
ing.
● Mats or other objects can be caught in the
hinge
s of the backrest of the front passenger
seat. This could prevent the seat backrest
from locking safely when positioned upright.
● The upright backrest of the front passenger
seat mu
st engage. If the backrest of the front
passenger seat is not locked, it may suddenly
move and cause severe injuries. WARNING
Seat anchors and hinges exposed when the
bac k

rest of the front passenger seat is folded
may lead to severe injuries in the event of an
accident or sudden braking. » 151
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●
Alw a
ys ensure that objects inside the vehi-
cle cannot move into the area of the airbags
while driving.
● While driving, always keep object compart-
ments c
losed.
● Remove all objects from the front passen-
ger seat
when it is folded down. When the
seat backrest is folded down, it presses on
small and light objects and these are detec-
ted by the weight sensor on the seat; this
sends false information to the airbag control
unit.
● While the backrest of the front passenger
seat i
s folded, the front airbag must remain
disconnected and control light
     on.
● Objects secured in the vehicle should never
be plac
ed in such a way as to make passen-
gers sit in an incorrect position.
● If secured objects occupy a seat, this seat
should not
be occupied or used by anyone. WARNING
The driving behaviour and braking ability
ch an

ge when transporting heavy and large
objects.
● Adjust your speed and driving style to visi-
bility
, road, traffic and weather conditions.
● Accelerate gently and carefully.
● Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
● Brake early. Transporting a load
Secure all objects in the vehicle
● Distribute the load throughout the vehicle,
on the roof and in a tr

ailer as uniformly as
possible.
● Transport heavy objects as far forward as
poss
ible in the luggage compartment and
lock the seat backs in the vertical position.
● Secure luggage in the luggage compart-
ment with s
uitable straps on the fastening
rings ››› page 154.
● Check the headlight adjustment
›› ›

page 130.
● Use the suitable tyre pressure according to
the load bein
g transported. Read the tyre in-
flation information label ›››
page 287.
● For vehicles with a tyre pressure indicator,
chan
ge the vehicle load status ›››
page 234. CAUTION
Objects on the shelf could chafe against the
wir e

s of the heating element in the heated
rear window and cause damage. Note
Please note the information about loading a
trai l

er ››› page 237 and the roof carrier sys-
tem ››› page 164. Driving with the rear lid open
Driving with the rear lid open creates an addi-
tional
ri

sk. Secure all objects and secure the
rear lid correctly and take all measures possi-
ble to reduce toxic gases from entering the
vehicle. WARNING
Driving with the rear lid unlocked or open
cou l

d cause serious injuries.
● Always drive with the rear lid closed.
● Secure all objects in the vehicle. Loose
items c
ould fall out of the vehicle and injure
other road users or damage other vehicles.
● Drive particularly carefully and think
ahead.
● A

void sudden manoeuvres and braking giv-
en that thi
s could cause an uncontrolled
movement of the open rear lid.
● When transporting objects that protrude
out of the lug
gage compartment, indicate
them suitably. Observe legal requirements.
● If objects must project out of the luggage
compar
tment, the rear lid must never be used
to “secure” or “attach” objects.
● If a baggage rack is fitted on the rear lid, it
should be r
emoved before travelling with the
rear lid open. » 153
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Rails and attachment system* Fig. 168
In the luggage compartment: system
inc ludin
g r
ails, adjustable attachment ele-
ments 1 and adjustable tightening straps
2 .
The rails and attachment system consists of
f
our r
ai

ls, movable attachment elements,
straps to be secured to the rails and a net
with supports to cover baggage ››› page 162.
The rail and attachment system is designed
to secure light objects. If the seats in the
third row are to be occupied by passengers
then attachment elements should never be
placed in the section of the rails close to the
seats ››› .
In s
t

alling the attachment elements
● Fit the attachment element with the ruts
facin
g upwards ››› Fig. 168 1 to the upper
p ar
t
of the guide and press downwards. ●
Move the att
achment element to the de-
sired position.
● Always ensure that the attachment inserts
into the guide sys
tem ››› .
R emo
v
ing the attachment elements
● Remove the attachment element from the
guide and pul
l downwards.
Securing a load
● Pull the strap through the attachment ele-
ment and secur
e the load ››› .
WARNING
In case of an accident or sudden braking, the
attac hment

elements in the parts of the rails
close to the seats of the third row could in-
jure seat occupants.
● Whenever the seats on the third row are to
be occupied, r
emove the attachment ele-
ments from the rails or move them all the way
back. WARNING
Movable attachment elements that are not
secur ed c

orrectly can be released from the
guide in case of sudden braking or accident.
As a result, objects may be fired through the
vehicle interior causing serious injury or
death. ●
Alw a

ys ensure that the movable attach-
ment elements are correctly inserted into the
guides. WARNING
Unsuitable or damaged ropes or straps may
be r ele

ased in case of sudden braking or an
accident. As a result, objects may be fired
through the vehicle interior causing serious
injury or death.
● Always use the attachment straps of the
rail
and attachment system.
● Secure the attachment straps firmly to the
attachment
elements.
● Loose objects in the luggage compartment
can sud
denly slide and change the way the
vehicle handles.
● Secure all objects, little and large.
● Never secure a child seat to the attachment
elements. CAUTION
● The attac hment

elements placed on the rail
system can be damaged when folding down
seats from the third row or putting them back
into position and these can also damage the
seats themselves. Before folding down or re-
positioning the seats, remove the attachment
elements and supports for the net from the
rail system. 161
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Removing the baggage net supports
● Remove the net attachment element from
the r ai
l
and pull it out downwards. WARNING
In case of an accident or sudden braking, the
net att ac

hment elements in the parts of the
rails close to the seats of the third row could
injure seat occupants.
● Whenever the seats on the third row are to
be occupied, r
emove the attachment ele-
ments from the rails or move them all the way
back. WARNING
Baggage net supports that are not secured
corr ectly

can be released from the guide in
case of the sudden braking or accident. As a
result, objects may be fired through the vehi-
cle interior causing serious injury or death.
● Always ensure that the baggage net sup-
ports
are correctly inserted into the rails; the
red mark should not be visible.
● Never secure a child seat to the baggage
net sup
ports. CAUTION
● The bag g

age net supports placed on the
rail system can be damaged when folding
down seats from the third row or putting
them back into position and these can also
damage the seats themselves. Before folding down or repositioning the seats, remove the
bag
g

age net supports from the rail system. Retaining hooks
Fig. 171
In the luggage compartment: retain-
in g hook
s On the right-hand side of the luggage com-
p
ar
tment, ther

e are folding retaining hooks
››› Fig. 171 that can be used to secure light
shopping bags.
● Press the retaining hooks down ›››
Fig. 171
(arrow) and fold them.
● Hook the bags in place.
● After use, raise the hooks again. WARNING
Never use these hooks to secure objects. In
the event of

sudden braking or an accident,
they could be pulled out. CAUTION
The hooks can support a maximum of 2.5 kg
(about 5 l

bs). Luggage net*
Fig. 172
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. 172 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. 172 1 .
»
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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. (Sun)glasses case in the roof console
Fig. 174
On the roof console: sunglasses
s t
or

age compartment. To open, pr
ess and release the button
› ›

› Fig. 174 (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 120.
166

Transport and practical equipment
Side compartments in the luggage compart-
ment
Ther e ar
e other c
ompartments ››› Fig. 186 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. 187
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 154.
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 154. 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. WARNING
Improper use of the drink holders can cause
injury .
● Nev

er place hot drinks in the drink holders.
During s
udden braking or driving manoeu-
vres, the hot drink could be spilled and lead
to scalding.
● Ensure that no bottles or other object are
dropped in the driv
er footwell, as they could
get under the pedals and obstruct their work-
ing.
● Never place heavy containers, food or other
heavy o
bjects in the drink holder. In the
event of an accident, these heavy objects
could be “thrown around” the vehicle interior
and cause serious injuries. WARNING
Closed bottles inside the vehicle could ex-
plode or c r

ack due to the heat or the cold.
● Never leave a closed bottle in the vehicle if
the inside t
emperature is too high or too low. CAUTION
Do not leave open cans in the drink holders
when the v ehic

le is in motion. They could
spill during braking, for example, and cause
damage to the vehicle and the electrical sys-
tem. » 171
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WARNING
Incorrect use of the ashtray may cause a fire
or burn s
and other serious injuries.
● Never put paper or other flammable objects
in the ashtra
y. Cigarette lighter
Fig. 191
Front centre console: lighter Depending on the vehicle equipment, there
m
a
y

be a lighter to the front of the centre
console ››› Fig. 191 or in the compartment to
the front of the centre console.
● Push the button on the cigarette lighter in-
ward
s with the ignition on ››› Fig. 191.
● Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly.
● Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the
cigar
ette on the glowing coil ››› .
● Replace the cigarette lighter in its insert. WARNING
Undue use of the cigarette lighter may cause
a fire or b urn

s and other serious injuries.
● The cigarette lighter must only be used to
light cig
arettes or similar.
● Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicl
e. The cigarette lighter can be used
when the ignition is switched on. Note
The cigarette lighter can also be used with
the 12 v o

lt power socket ››› page 173. Power sockets
Intr oduction Electrical equipment can be connected to the
po
w
er soc

kets in the vehicle.
All connected appliances should be in per-
fect working order without any faults. WARNING
Improper use of the power sockets or electri-
ca l

devices could lead to a fire and cause seri-
ous injuries.
● Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicl
e. The power sockets and equipment
connected to them can be used when the ig-
nition is switched on. ●
Shoul d a c

onnected electrical device over-
heat, switch it off and unplug it immediately. CAUTION
● To av oid d

amage to the vehicle's electrical
system, never connect equipment that gener-
ates electrical current, such as solar panels
or battery chargers, to the 12 volt power
sockets in order to charge the vehicle's bat-
tery.
● Only use accessories with approved elec-
tromagnetic
compatibility according to cur-
rent regulations.
● To avoid damage due to voltage variations,
switc
h off all devices connected to the 12 V
power sockets before switching the ignition
on or off and before starting the engine.
● Never connect an appliance to the 12 volt
power soc
ket that consumes more than the
power indicated in watts. Exceeding the max-
imum power absorption could damage the ve-
hicle's electrical system. For the sake of the environment
Do not leave the engine running when the ve-
hicl e i

s at a standstill. Note
● Us in

g devices with the engine stopped and
the ignition switched on will drain the bat-
tery. » 173
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current only flows when the childproof lock is
u n
loc
ked.
LED on the power socket ››› Fig. 193
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 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. 175
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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. 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 37
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
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