Seat Alhambra 2018 Manual Online

Transporting children safely
ISOFIX child seats are divided into “specific
c at
e
gories for the vehicle”, “limited” or
“semi-universal”.
Child seat manufacturers supply a list of ve-
hicles with each ISOFIX seat, which includes
the models for which the ISOFIX child seat in
question is approved. If the vehicle is inclu-
ded in the manufacturer's list and the ISOFIX
child seat belongs to a seat category inclu-
ded in the list, then it can be used in your ve-
hicle. If necessary, contact the child seat
manufacturer for an updated list of vehicles.
Group
(weight
category)ISOFIX child
seat categorySeat position in the rear seats
Group 0:to 10 kgEIUF a)
Group 0+:
to 13 kgEIUF a)
DIUFa)
CIUFa)
Group 1:
9 to 18 kg
DIUF a)
CIUFa)
BIUFa)
B1IUFa)
AIUFa)
a)
IUF: suitable for “universal” ISOFIX child seats authorised for
use in this group. WARNING
If child seats are fitted to all the seats in the
second r o

w then it is possible that the seats
of this row cannot be folded down from the
third row of seats in case of an accident. In
the event of an emergency, passengers in the
third row of seats will not be able to leave the
vehicle or to help themselves.
● Child seats should never occupy all the
seats
of the second row if other passengers
are to occupy the third row of seats. Integrated child seat
Intr oduction The integrated child seat is only suitable for
c
hi
l

dren in Group 2 (15-25 kg) and Group 3
(22-36 kg), according to the ECE-R44 regula-
tion. WARNING
Child travelling without their seat belt fas-
tened or not sec

ured using a suitable re-
straint system may sustain fatal injuries if
the airbag is deployed.
● Children up to 12 years old should always
travel
on the rear seat.
● Always disable the front passenger front
airbag if, in e
xceptional cases, you have no
alternative but to transport a child in a rear- facing child safety seat on the front passen-
ger se
at

.
● Children must always be protected with a
chil
d restraint system suited to their height
and weight.
● Always fasten children's seat belts correct-
ly. WARNING
Children must travel in a child seat appropri-
at e t o their w

eight and height while the vehi-
cle is in motion.
● Children must always be protected with a
chil
d restraint system suited to their height
and weight.
● Children must assume the proper sitting
position and be pr
operly belted in while trav-
elling.
● The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie
appro
ximately on the centre of the shoulder,
never across the neck or the arm.
● The seat belt must lie close to the upper
part
of the body.
● The lap belt part must lie across the pelvis,
not acr
oss the stomach, and always fit close-
ly.
● Allow the belt to retract until it fits tightly
over the c
hild's seat.
● Never hold children or babies on your lap. » 79
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Safety
●
Alw a
ys use a child seat and the seat belt
for children who are under 1.5 m tall. The nor-
mal seat belt could cause injuries to the
abdominal and neck areas.
● Only one child may occupy a child seat.
● Read and follow the information and warn-
ings
provided by the child seat manufacturer.
● Never leave an unsupervised child alone on
a chil
d seat or in the vehicle.
● All modifications to the integrated child
seat mu
st be carried out by a specialised
workshop.
● Replace the child seat or any seat compo-
nents d
amaged or involved in an accident. WARNING
Loose objects could fly uncontrollably around
the v ehic

le interior and cause injuries in the
event of an accident or sudden braking.
● Do not leave toys or other hard, loose ob-
jects
on the child seat or on the seat while
the vehicle is in motion. Unfolding the integrated child seat
Fig. 92
Integrated child seats. lift up the
c u
shion Fig. 93
Integrated child seats. install its head
s up
por

t. Lifting the cushion
●
Pull the unlock lever ››
›
Fig. 92 A on the
c u
shion in the dir
ection of the arrow
››› Fig. 92 1 .
● Fold both sides ››
›
Fig. 92 B up in the di-
r ection of
the arr
ow ››› Fig. 92 2 .
● Push the cushion ››
›
Fig. 92 C back in the
dir ection of
the arr
ow ››› Fig. 92 3 until it en-
g ag
e
s.
Install the head restraint on the child safety
seat
● Remove the head support and store it safe-
ly in the v
ehicle ››› page 143.
● Make sure that the seat belt guide is instal-
led in the hea
d support of the seat for chil-
dren on the window side ››› page 81.
● Enter the child seat head support in the
corre
sponding backrest until it fits correctly
into place ››› Fig. 93.
● Make sure that the rear seats and backrests
are corr
ectly locked into place, pulling on
both of them.
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Seat belt routing on the integrated
c hi
l
d seat Fig. 94
Integrated child seats. adjusting the
se at
belt

. Fig. 95
Integrated child seats. seat belt rout-
in g w
ith guide h

andle Using the guide handle
››
›
Fig. 95, position
the seat belt so that the shoulder part of the
belt lies on the centre of the child's shoulder.
Seat belt guide handle
● Secure the seat belt guide handle to the
side hea
d restraint on the window side. The
guide handle is secured by a button.
● Open the upper button on the seat belt
guide handle and p
ass the belt webbing be-
low the side head restraint and through the
guide handle.
● Close the button again.
Adjustin
g the seat belt
● Guide the automatic three-point seat belt
below the side he
ad restraint.
● Pull the latch plate and slowly place the
belt we
bbing across the child's chest and
lap.
● Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the
appropri
ate seat and push it down until it is
securely locked with an audible click.
● Pull the belt to ensure that the latch plate is
securely
engaged in the buckle. WARNING
The seat belt only offers maximum protection
from sev er

e or fatal injuries when it is cor-
rectly positioned. ●
Chil dr

en must assume the proper sitting
position and be properly belted in while trav-
elling.
● The shoulder belt must be positioned
agains
t the middle of the shoulder.
● The seat belt must lie flat and fit comforta-
bly.
● A

llow the belt to retract until it fits tightly
over the c
hild's seat.
● The lap part of the seat belt must lie across
the pelvis, nev
er across the stomach.
● Only one child may occupy a child seat. Removing the child seat
Fig. 96
Integrated child seats. lowering the
c u
shion Lowering the cushion
● Pull the unlock lever ››
›
Fig. 96 A on the
c u
shion in the dir
ection of the arrow 1 .
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● Pu
sh the c
ushion down through the central
area B in the direction of the arrow
2 until
it s
af
ely engages ››› . The side supports fold
a w
a
y automatically.
Remove the head restraint on the child safe-
ty seat
● Open the guide lever on the seat belt and
guide it by
hand to pull the belt back in more
easily and without damaging the trim.
● Lift the child seat head restraint to the top.
● Fold the backrest of the rear seat forwards
›››
page 147.
● Remove the head restraint on the child
safety
seat.
● Fitting the head restraint. CAUTION
When lowering the integrated child seat, only
pre s

s on the centre of the cushion ››› Fig. 96
2 . Otherwise the cushion could bend and
not en g

age properly.82

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Emergencies
Self -help
In c a
se of emergency
First aid kit, warning triangle, reflec-
tive vests and fire extinguishers* Fig. 97
On the rear lid: Warning triangle
br ac
k

et Reflective vests
Some
v
ehic

les will have a driver door com-
partment to store a reflective vest
››› page 100.
Warning triangle
With the rear lid open, rotate the lock 90°
››› Fig. 97. Lower the bracket and remove the
warning triangle. First-aid kit
There is

a first aid kit ››› page 166 in the rear
left-hand side storage compartment of the
luggage compartment.
The first aid kit must comply with legal re-
quirements. Check the expiry date of the con-
tents of the first aid kit.
Fire extinguisher
There is a Fire extinguisher underneath the
front passenger seat.
The fire extinguisher must conform to legal
requirements, be ready for use and be
checked regularly. Check the certification
seal on the extinguisher. WARNING
Loose objects in the vehicle interior can be vi-
ol ently

thrown in case of a sudden manoeu-
vre or braking and especially in accidents
causing serious injury.
● Secure fire extinguishers, first aid kit, re-
flective
vests and warning triangle securely
to their respective supports. Vehicle tool kit*
Loc
ation Fig. 98
In the luggage compartment, viewed
fr om in
s

ide the vehicle: the vehicle tool kit lo-
cated in a cavity close to the lock carrier. When securing the vehicle in case of a break-
do
wn, p
l

ease note the legal requirements for
each country.
Depending on the model, the vehicle tools
may be kept in the luggage compartment, in
a cavity close to the lock carrier ››› Fig. 98.
Loosen the safety straps and remove the ve-
hicle tool kit. For vehicles factory-fitted with
winter tyres, you will find additional tools in a
toolbox located in the luggage compartment. WARNING
Loose objects in the vehicle interior can be vi-
ol ently

fired through the compartment in
case of a sudden manoeuvre or braking and » 83
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Emergencies
especially in accidents causing serious in-
jury
.
● M
ake sure that the vehicle tools are stored
safely
in the luggage compartment. WARNING
Unsuitable or damaged vehicle tools can
c au se injur

y or accidents.
● Never work with inappropriate or damaged
tool
s. Note
After use, return the jack to its initial position
us in

g the handle in order to securely store it
in the vehicle. Components
Fig. 99
Components of the vehicle tool kit The vehicle tool kit depends on the vehicle
equipment
.
The f

ollowing is a description for
a vehicle with all options.
The individual elements of the vehicle tool
kit ››› Fig. 99
Adapter for anti-theft bolt. SEAT recom-
mend you carry the wheel bolt adapter in
the vehicle tool kit at all times. The code
number of the anti-theft wheel bolt is
stamped on the front of the adapter. In
case it is lost, another adapter can be or-
dered using this number. Note the anti-
theft bolt code for the wheels and keep it
in a place other than the vehicle.
Towline anchorage, removable.
Wheel spanner.
Jack crank handle. The crank handle
needs to be folded away before returning
it to the tool kit.
Jack. Before storing the jack in the tool
kit, fold its hook.
Screwdriver with hexagon socket in the
handle for screwing and unscrewing the
wheel bolts. The screwdriver bit is inter-
changeable. The screwdriver may be
found underneath the wheel spanner.
Wire hook for pulling off the wheel cover,
integral hubcaps and the wheel bolt
caps.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 Note
The jack does not generally require any main-
ten anc

e. If required, it should be greased us-
ing universal type grease. Folding wheel chocks*
Fig. 100
To unfold the foldable wedges. The folding chocks are in the tool kit
› ›
›

Fig. 99.
Assemble the folding chocks
● Lift the base plate ›››
Fig. 100 1 .
● Insert the two “tabs” of the mounting plate
int o the lon
g openin

gs on the base plate 2 .
C orr
ect
use
The folding chocks may be used to block the
wheel diagonally opposite to the wheel being
changed.
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The chocks should be placed directly in front
and behind the wheel and on
ly
be used on
firm ground. WARNING
If the folding chocks are assembled or used
incorr ectly

, an accident may occur and seri-
ous injury caused.
● Never use damaged chocks.
● Never use chocks to immobilize the vehicle
on a slope. Changing a wheel*
Intr oduction Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 46
Not all Alhambra models have the TMS (Tyre
Mobility System).
If a tyre needs to be changed the tools neces-
sary are available at spare parts dealers:
● Jack,
● box spanner for wheel bolts,
● tool to remove wheel bolt caps
The tyre
s mounted on the vehicle are anti-
puncture. The wheels should only be
changed when switching from summer to
winter tyres or vice-versa. See ›››
page 293 The vehicle only comes with the necessary
tool

s for changing wheels if factory supplied
with winter tyres. If this is not the case, you
need to go to a specialised workshop to get
the wheels changed.
You should only change the wheels yourself if
the vehicle is parked in a safe place, you are
familiar with the procedure and safety stand-
ards and you have all the necessary tools!
Otherwise, you should seek professional as-
sistance. WARNING
Changing a wheel can be dangerous, espe-
ci a

lly on the hard shoulder. Please observe
the following rules to minimise the risk of in-
jury:
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
Park at
a safe distance from surrounding traf-
fic to change a wheel.
● When changing a wheel, keep all passen-
gers, and p
articularly children, a safe dis-
tance away from the work area.
● Turn on the hazard warning lights to warn
other roa
d users.
● Ensure the ground on which you park is flat
and solid. If nec
essary, support the jack on a
wide solid base.
● If you are changing a wheel yourself, you
should be f
amiliar with the required proce-
dure. Otherwise, you should seek professio-
nal assistance. ●
Only u

se suitable tools that are not dam-
aged when changing a wheel.
● Always stop the engine, turn on the elec-
tronic p
arking brake and place the gear selec-
tor lever in position P, for an automatic gear-
box, or engage a gear for a manual gearbox to
reduce the risk of the vehicle moving acciden-
tally.
● Have the tightening torque of the wheel
bolts
checked as soon as possible with a reli-
able torque wrench. WARNING
If the wheel trims are not appropriate or not
fitted c orr

ectly, they could cause major acci-
dents or damage.
● Incorrectly mounted wheel trims may come
off whil
e driving and endanger other road
users.
● Damaged trims must never be mounted on
the wheels.
● Alw

ays ensure that the brake ventilation
and coolin
g is not cut off or blocked. This is
also valid if hubcaps are fitted later. If there
is not enough air, you may require signifi-
cantly longer braking distances. CAUTION
Remove and remount wheel trims taking care
to av oid d

amage to the vehicle. 85
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Tyre repair TM S
(T
yre Mobility System)* Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

 page 45
The Anti-puncture kit* (Tyre Mobility System)
will reliably seal punctures caused by the
penetration of a foreign body of up to about
4 mm in diameter. Do not remove foreign ob-
jects, e.g. screws or nails, from the tyre.
Once the sealant is in the tyre, make sure to
check the pressure after 10 minutes driving.
If the vehicle has more than one damaged
tyre, seek professional assistance. The tyre
mobility system is designed for filling one
tyre.
Only use the tyre mobility system if the vehi-
cle is properly parked, you know how to do it
and the necessary safety measures, and if
you have the right kit! Otherwise, you should
seek professional assistance.
The tyre sealant should not be used in the
following cases:
● If the wheel is damaged.
● The outside temperature is lower than
-20°C (-4°F).
● If the t

ear or puncture on the tyre is over 4
mm wide. ●
If y
ou have driven with very low pressure or
a flat tyre.
● If the expiry date on the bottle of tyre seal-
ant ha
s passed. WARNING
Using the tyre mobility system can be dan-
ger ou

s, especially when filling the tyre at the
roadside. Please observe the following rules
to minimise the risk of injury:
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
Park it
at a safe distance from surrounding
traffic to fill the tyre.
● Ensure the ground is flat and firm.
● All occupants, and especially children,
should a
lways be at a safe distance outside
the work area.
● Turn on the hazard warning lights to warn
other roa
d users.
● Use the tyre mobility system only if you are
famili
ar with the necessary procedures. Oth-
erwise, you should seek professional assis-
tance.
● Only use the tyre mobility system in the
event of
an emergency to get to the nearest
workshop.
● Replace the repaired tyre with the tyre mo-
bility
set as soon as possible.
● The sealant is hazardous for your health
and if it t
ouches your skin, it must be imme-
diately washed off. ●
Keep c hi

ldren away from the tyre mobility
system.
● Never use a jack even if it is approved for
the vehic
le.
● To reduce the risk of the vehicle possibly
movin
g on its own, always turn off the en-
gine, set the electronic parking brake and put
the selector lever in position P or put into
gear if the gearbox is a manual. WARNING
A tyre filled with sealant does not have the
s ame per f

ormance properties as a conven-
tional tyre.
● Never drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).
● Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and
fas
t cornering.
● Drive for only 10 minutes at a maximum
speed of 80
km/h (50 mph) and then check
the tyre. For the sake of the environment
Once used or expired, dispose of the sealant
acc or

ding to legal provisions. Note
● Sea l

ant bottles can be purchased from
SEAT dealers.
● Observe the usage instructions provided by
the snow c
hain manufacturer.86

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Contents of the tyre mobility system* Fig. 101
Standard representation: contents of
the anti-p u
nct
ure kit. The tyre mobility system is located under-
ne
ath the floor c
o

vering in the boot. It in-
cludes the following components ››› Fig. 101:
Tyre valve remover
Sticker indicating maximum speed “max.
80 km/h” or “max. 50 mph”
Filler tube with cap
Air compressor
ON/OFF switch
Air bleed screw 1)
Tyre pressure monitoring 1)
1 2
3
4
5
6
7 Tube for inflating tyres
12
v
o

lt connector
Bottle of sealant
Spare insert for valve
The valve insert remover 1 has a gap at the
lo w
er end f

or a valve insert. The valve insert
can only be screwed or unscrewed in this
way. This also applies to its replacement part 11 .
WARNING
When inflating the tyre, the air compressor
and the inflat or t

ube may become hot.
● Protect hands and skin from hot parts.
● Do not place the air compressor or inflator
tube onto fl
ammable materials while they are
hot.
● Before storing the equipment, let it cool.
● If a minimum pressure of 2.0 bar
(29 psi / 200 kP
a) cannot be reached, the tyre
is badly damaged. In this instance, the seal-
ant will not be able to seal the tyre. Do not
continue driving. Seek specialist assistance. CAUTION
The air compressor should be turned off after
a max imum of

8 minutes since otherwise it
will overheat. Before switching it on again, let
it cool for a few minutes. 8
9
10
11 Check after 10 minutes of driving
Screw the inflator tube
›››
Fig. 101 8 again
and chec k
the tyre pressure on the gauge 7 .
Equa l
to or below 1.3 bar (19 psi/130 kPa):
● Stop driving! The tyre c
ould not be suffi-
ciently sealed with the tyre mobility system.
● You should obtain professional assistance
›››
.
Equa l
to or above 1.4 bar (20 psi/140 kPa):
● Correct the tyre pressure until the correct
lev el

is reached ››› page 287.
● Carefully head to the nearest specialised
workshop at
a maximum speed of 80 km/h
(50 mph).
● Ask the workshop to change the damaged
tyre. WARNING
Driving with a tyre that cannot be sealed is
dan g

erous and may lead to accidents and se-
rious injury.
● Do not continue driving if the tyre pressure
is 1.3
bar (19 psi / 130 kPa) or lower.
● Seek specialist assistance. 1)
An inflator tube may also be included.
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Changing the windscreen wiper
b l
a
des
Changing the windscreen and rear
window wiper blades Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

 page 55.
The windscreen wiper blades are supplied as
standard with a layer of graphite. This layer is
responsible for ensuring that the wipe is si-
lent. If the graphite layer is damaged, the
noise of the water as it is wiped across the
windscreen will be louder.
Check the condition of the wiper blades regu-
larly. If the wipers scrape across the glass
they should be changed if they are damaged,
or cleaned if they are dirty ››› .
Dam ag
ed w

iper blades should be replaced
immediately. These are available from quali-
fied workshops. WARNING
Worn or dirty windscreen wiper blades reduce
vi s

ibility and increase the risk of accident
and serious injury.
● Always replace damaged or worn wind-
scr
een wiper blades or blades that no longer
clean the windscreen properly. CAUTION
● Damag ed or dir

ty windscreen wipers could
scratch the glass.
● If products containing solvents, rough
spong
es or sharp objects are used to clean
the blades, the graphite layer will be dam-
aged.
● Never use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint
thinner or simil
ar products to clean the win-
dows.
● In icy conditions, always check that the
wiper bl
ades are not frozen to the glass be-
fore using the wipers. In cold weather, it may
help to leave the vehicle parked with the wip-
ers in service position ›››
 page 55.
● To prevent damage to the bonnet and the
wiper arms, only
leave them in the service
position.
● Before driving, always lower the wiper
arms. Tow-starting and towing
Intr oduction Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

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When towing, always respect legal require-
ments.
For technical reasons, it is not possible to
tow a vehicle if the battery is flat. If the vehicle comes with the Keyless Access
syst

em, towing is only allowed with the igni-
tion on!
The vehicle battery drains if the vehicle is
towed with the engine switched off and the
ignition connected. Depending on the battery
charge status, the drop in voltage may be so
large, even after just a few minutes, that no
electrical device in the vehicle may work e.g.
the hazard warning lights. In vehicles with
the Keyless Access system, the steering
wheel could lock ››› .
WARNING
A vehicle with a flat battery should never be
to w

ed.
● Never remove the key from the ignition
lock. Otherw
ise, the steering wheel lock
could suddenly lock. The vehicle would not
be controlled and a serious accident could
ensue. WARNING
When towing the vehicle, the handling and
brak in

g efficiency change considerably.
Please observe the following instructions to
minimise the risk of serious accidents and in-
jury:
● As the driver of the vehicle being towed:
– The brake mu

st be depressed must hard-
er as the brake servo does not operate. 88