Seat Alhambra (2022 year). Manual in english

Transport and practical equipment

Compartment in the front centre
console.

Fig. 161

Compartment in the front centre con-

sole.

There is an open compartment on the centre
console

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Fig. 161

in which there may be a 12

volt power socket

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Card compartment

Fig. 162

Lower part of the centre console: card

compartment.

To the bottom of the centre console there is a
compartment

›››

Fig. 162

for coins, cards,

car park tickets and similar items.

Note

To avoid theft or use by others, do not use
the compartment to store credit or ATM
cards or similar.

Folding table

Fig. 163

Folding table on the front seat

Depending on the model version, at the rear
of the front seats, there may be “plane-style”
folding tables for passengers in the rear
seats.

●

To open the tray, open it up in the direction

of the arrow

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Fig. 163

●

fold it back

, push the folding table down

as far as possible.

A drink holder is built into the folding table

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WARNING

The table must always be closed while
driving to decrease the risk of injuries.

Compartments in the rear footwell
area

Fig. 164

Storage compartments in the footwell

of the second row of seats.

Move the mat to one side (where applicable).

open

, pull on the rear centre part of the

cover

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Fig. 164

(arrow).

close

, press the cover down.

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WARNING

Make sure children are properly belted in
and correctly secured to avoid severe or
fatal injuries while the vehicle is in motion.

●

If you are using a child seat with a base or

foot, always install this base or foot cor-
rectly and safely.

●

If the vehicle has a storage compartment

in the footwell in front of the last row of
seats, this compartment cannot be used as
designed; on the contrary, it must be filled
using the specially designed accessory so
that the base or foot is correctly supported
by the closed compartment and the child
seat is secured properly. If this compart-
ment is not suitably secured when using a
child seat with a base or foot then the com-
partment cover could rupture in an acci-
dent and the child will be ejected and suf-
fer serious injury.

●

Please read and observe the child seat

manufacturer's handling instructions.

Object holder under front seats

Fig. 165

Drawer under the front seat

Opening

: Press the tab on the drawer handle

and take the drawer out.

Closing

: Push the drawer under the seat until

it engages.

WARNING

If the drawer is left open, it could prevent
use of the pedals. This may cause serious
accidents and injuries.

●

Always keep the drawer closed while the

vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, the drawer
and any objects in it could fall into the driv-
er's footwell and obstruct the pedals.

CAUTION

The drawer can contain 1.5 kg at most.

Portable rubbish bin

Fig. 166

Left sliding door trim: portable waste

bin.

The portable waste bin fits onto the bottle
holder on the trim of the left-hand sliding
door.

WARNING

Do not use the portable waste bin as an
ashtray to avoid the risk of fire.

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Other storage compartments

Fig. 167

In the luggage compartment: side

storage compartment.

Fig. 168

Other compartments in the boot floor.

Side compartments in the luggage com-
partment

There are other compartments

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Fig. 167

and

in the side of the boot. To open the

compartment

, turn the catch clockwise. To

open the compartment

, lift the cover. The

factory-fitted

CD changer

can be found in

compartment

. The shelf support covers

can be safely stored in the luggage compart-
ment cover

Compartments in the boot floor

More storage compartments can be found in
the boot floor.

●

Opening:

use the handle to lift the rear part

of the luggage compartment floor

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Fig. 168

●

To hold it open, fold out the hook from the

rear right of the luggage compartment and
hook the luggage compartment floor onto it

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Closing:

fold the hook away and press

down on the rear part of the luggage com-
partment floor

Other storage compartments:

●

in the centre console, front and rear.

●

in the door trims, front and rear.

●

Coat hooks

on the central door pillars and

on the rear roof handles.

●

Bag hook

in the luggage compartment

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WARNING

Clothing hung on the coat hooks could re-
strict the driver's view and lead to serious
accidents.

●

Hang the clothes from the hooks so that

driver's view is not restricted.

●

The coat hook is suitable for light items of

clothing. Never place heavy, hard or sharp
objects in the bags.

CAUTION

Keep the CD changer compartment closed
while the vehicle is in motion to reduce vi-
brations that could damage the changer.

Note

The first aid kit is located in the rear left
compartment of the luggage compart-
ment.

Drink holder

Introduction

There are bottle holders in the storage com-
partments of the driver, front passenger door
and sliding doors.

The folding tables of the front seats contain
more bottle holders

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Operation

WARNING

Incorrect use of the bottle holders may
cause injuries.

●

Never put hot drinks in the drink holders.

In the event of sudden braking or an acci-
dent while driving, hot beverages in the
bottle holders might spill and cause burns.

●

Ensure that no bottles or other objects

are dropped in the driver footwell while
driving, as they could get under the pedals
and obstruct their working.

●

Never place glasses, food or other heavy

objects drink holders. These heavy objects
may be thrown across the cabin in the
event of an accident and cause serious in-
juries.

WARNING

Closed bottles may explode inside the ve-
hicle due to cold or heat.

●

Never leave closed bottles in the vehicle

if the temperature inside is very high or very
low.

CAUTION

Do not leave open cans in the drink holders
when the vehicle is in motion. If the drink is
spilled (e.g. due to sudden braking) it may
damage the vehicle and its electrical sys-
tem.

Note

The inside elements of the drink holders
can be extracted for cleaning.

Front drink holders

Fig. 169

Front centre console: drinks holder.

●

open

, move the cover backwards

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Fig. 169

●

close

, move the cover forwards.

Rear drinks holder

Fig. 170

Back of the centre console: unfolding

the drinks holders.

Opening

: Folding the drinks holder

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Fig. 170

Closing

: Lift the drinks holder.

The third row of seats has a drink holder in the
side trim compartment on the rear left.

Power sockets

Introduction

Electrical equipment can be connected to
the power sockets in the vehicle.

All connected appliances should be in per-
fect working order without any faults.

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WARNING

Improper use of the power sockets or elec-
trical devices could lead to a fire and
cause serious injuries.

●

Never leave children unsupervised in the

vehicle. The power sockets and equipment
connected to them can be used when the
ignition is switched on.

●

Should a connected electrical device

overheat, switch it off and unplug it imme-
diately.

CAUTION

●

To avoid damage to the vehicle's electri-

cal system, never connect equipment that
generates electrical current, such as solar
panels or battery chargers, to the 12 volt
power sockets in order to charge the vehi-
cle's battery.

●

Only use accessories with approved

electromagnetic compatibility according
to current regulations.

●

To avoid damage due to voltage varia-

tions, switch off all devices connected to
the 12 V power sockets before switching the
ignition on or off and before starting the en-
gine.

●

Never connect an appliance to the 12 volt

power socket that consumes more than the
power indicated in watts. Exceeding the
maximum power absorption could damage
the vehicle's electrical system.

For the sake of the environment

Do not leave the engine running when the
vehicle is at a standstill.

Note

●

Using devices with the engine stopped

and the ignition switched on will drain the
battery.

●

Unshielded equipment can cause inter-

ference on the radio equipment and the ve-
hicle's electrical system.

●

Interference can occur on the radio's AM

waveband if electrical appliances are used
near the rear window aerial.

Vehicle power sockets

Fig. 171

Back of the centre console: 12 volt

power socket.

Fig. 172

Detailed view of the rear centre con-

sole: 230 volt European power socket.

Depending on your vehicle version, you may
have a 12-volt power socket and/or a 230
volt power socket.

Maximum power consumption

Power socket

Maximum power con-
sumption

12 Volts

120 Watts

230 Volts

150 watts (300 watt peaks)

Make sure that the maximum power con-
sumption displayed on each outlet is not ex-
ceeded. The power consumption of devices is
shown on the model plate.

When connecting two or more electrical de-
vices at the same time, make sure that their
total consumption never exceeds 190 watts

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Operation

12 volt power socket

The 12 volt power socket will only work with
the ignition on.

Using electrical appliances with the engine
stopped and the ignition switched on will
drain the battery. Therefore, electrical devi-
ces connected to the power socket can only
be used when the engine is running.

To prevent voltage variations from causing
damage, switch off the electrical consumer
connected to the 12 volt power socket before
switching the ignition on or off and before
starting the engine.

12 volt power sockets can be found in the fol-
lowing locations in the vehicle:

●

Compartment in the centre of the centre

console.

●

Compartment in the front centre console.

●

Storage compartment in the front central

armrest.

●

Rear centre console

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Fig. 171

●

At the rear right of the luggage compart-

ment.

230 volt power socket

The power socket

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Fig. 172

can only be

used when the engine is running

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Connect an electrical device:

Open the cov-

er and insert the plug into the power socket

as far as possible to unlock the built-in child
lock. The socket only supplies power once
the child lock is unlocked.

LED on the power socket

Steady green

light:

The childproof lock is unlocked.

The socket is ready to operate.

Flashing red
light:

There is an anomaly, e.g. dis-
connection due to a current

surge or overheating.

Disconnection due to overheating

When the temperature exceeds a certain val-
ue, the 230 volt socket inverter is automati-
cally disconnected. The disconnection pre-
vents overheating when the power consump-
tion of the connected devices is excessive or
the ambient temperature is very high. The
230-volt power supply can be used once
again after a cooling time. First unplug the
connector of the connected device and then
plug it back in again. This prevents the elec-
trical device from being switched on again if
this is not wanted.

WARNING

The electrical system is under high voltage!

●

Do not spill liquids onto the socket.

●

Do not plug adapters or extension cords

into the 230 volt power socket. Otherwise,
the integrated child lock will be unlocked
and the power socket will operate.

●

Do not insert conductive objects (a knit-

ting needle, for example) into the 230 volt
power socket.

CAUTION

●

Always follow the operating instructions

for the appliances to be connected!

●

Never exceed the maximum power rating

as this could damage the vehicle's general
electrical system.

●

12 volt power socket:

–

Only use accessories with approved
electromagnetic compatibility accord-
ing to current regulations.

–

Never power the socket.

●

230 volt power socket:

–

Do not leave devices or connectors
that are too heavy (e.g. a transformer)
hanging directly from the power sock-
et.

–

Do not connect neon lamps.

–

Only connect devices to the socket if
the device and socket voltage match.

–

The built-in overload disconnect func-
tion prevents any electrical devices
that require a high start-up current
from turning on. In this case, unplug the
electrical device's power supply and
re-try the connection after about 10
seconds.

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Note

●

Some appliances may not work properly

when connected to the 230 volt sockets
due to a lack of power (watts).

●

The 230 Watt Euro power connector can

be modified for 115 Watt appliances and
vice versa. Consult a specialist shop for
advice on accessories to adapt the con-
nector. SEAT recommends taking your car
in for technical service.

Air conditioning

Heating, ventilation and
cooling

Introduction

Depending on the vehicle’s equipment, sever-
al systems may have been fitted:

●

The

manual air conditioning

and the

Cli-

matronic

cool and dehumidify the air. They

operate most effectively with the windows
and the sunroof closed.

To switch a specific function on, 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.

Dust and pollen filter

The dust and pollen filter with its activated
charcoal cartridge serves as a barrier
against impurities in the air taken into the ve-
hicle interior.

The dust and pollen filter must be changed
regularly so that air conditioner performance
is not adversely affected.

If the filter loses efficiency prematurely due to
use in areas with very high levels of air pollu-
tion, the filter must be changed more fre-
quently than stated in the Service Schedule.

WARNING

Reduced visibility through the windows in-
creases the risk of serious accidents.

●

Always ensure that all windows are free

of ice and snow, and that they are not fog-
ged, so as to maintain good visibility of ev-
erything outside.

●

Only drive when you have good visibility.

●

Always ensure that you use the air condi-

tioning, heater or rear window heating to
maintain good visibility to the outside.

●

Never leave the air recirculation on for a

long period of time. If the cooling system is
switched off and air recirculation mode
switched on, the windows can mist over
very quickly, considerably limiting visibility.

●

Switch air recirculation mode off when it

is not required.

WARNING

Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and
reduce driver concentration possibly re-
sulting in a serious accident.

●

Never leave the fresh air fan turned off or

use the air recirculation for long periods of
time; the air in the vehicle interior will not
be refreshed.

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CAUTION

●

To replace the pollen filter, always visit a

service centre.

●

Switch the climate control or air condi-

tioner off if you think it may be broken. This
will avoid additional damage. Have the cli-
mate control or air conditioning checked
by a specialised workshop.

●

Repairs to the climate control or air con-

ditioning require specialist knowledge and
special tools. SEAT recommends visiting a
SEAT Official Service.

Note

●

When the cooling system is turned off, air

coming from the outside will not be dried.

To prevent fogging of the windows, SEAT
recommends leaving the cooling system
(compressor) turned on. To do this, press
the



button. The button lamp should

light up.

●

The maximum heat output required to de-

frost windows as quickly as possible is only
available when the engine has reached its
normal running temperature.

●

Keep the air intake slots in front of the

windscreen free of snow, ice and leaves to
ensure heating and cooling are not im-
paired, and to prevent the windows from
misting over.

●

The air from the vents flows through the

vehicle interior and is extracted by slots in
the luggage compartment designed for this

purpose. Therefore, you should avoid ob-
structing these slots with any kind of ob-
ject.

●

Do not smoke while air recirculation

mode is on, as smoke drawn into the air
conditioning system leaves residue on the
evaporator, producing a permanent un-
pleasant odour.

●

It is advisable to turn on the air condition-

ing at least once a month, to lubricate the
system gaskets and prevent leaks. If a de-
crease in the cooling capacity is detected,
a Technical Service should be consulted to
check the system.

●

When the engine is under extreme strain,

switch off the compressor for a moment.

Climatronic control

Fig. 173

In the centre console: Climatronic con-

trols.

Some Climatronic controls may also be on
the air conditioner control panel located in

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the rear centre console. These controls are
used to make the appropriate settings for the
rear seats.

Automatic mode



Automatic adjustment of temperature, fan,
and air distribution. Automatic mode is disa-
bled when the ventilation is modified manual-
ly.

Cooling mode



Press the button to switch on or off the cool-
ing system.

Temperature

The temperature of the right and left sides
can be adjusted separately using the adjust-
ers. The selected temperature is shown on
the display of the climate control panel.

Synchronisation

: press button



so that

settings on the driver's side apply to the pas-
senger side. Use the temperature regulator
for the passenger side to set a different tem-
perature.

Blower



The power of the fan is automatically adjus-
ted.

The fan is also adjusted manually by turning
the control.

Air distribution







The airflow adjusts automatically for comfort.
It can also be manually distributed to the de-
sired zone by pressing the corresponding
button:

The airflow is directed towards the chest
The airflow is directed towards the foot-
well.
The airflow is directed at the windscreen.

Defrost/demist function



The air drawn in from outside the vehicle is di-
rected at the windscreen and air recirculation
is automatically switched off. To defrost the
windscreen more quickly, the air is dehumidi-
fied at temperatures over approximately
+3°C (+38°F) and the fan runs at maximum
output.

Residual heat



When the engine is still warm but the ignition
switched off, the residual heat of the engine
can be used to keep the vehicle interior
warm. The function is disabled after 30 mi-
nutes or when the charge of the 12-volt bat-
tery is low.

Air conditioning settings for the rear seats



The air conditioning settings for the rear seats
can be changed using the front control pan-







el. Press the button again to switch the func-
tion off or do not touch any other button for
around 10 seconds.

Auxiliary heating



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Heated rear window



This only works when the engine is running
and switches off automatically after a maxi-
mum of 10 minutes.

It should be switched off as soon as the glass
is demisted. By saving electrical power you
can also save fuel.

To avoid possible damage to the battery, an
automatic temporary disconnection of this
function is possible, coming back on when
normal operating conditions are re-establish-
ed.

Windscreen heating



It only works when the engine is running and
switches off automatically after a few mi-
nutes.

Air recirculation



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Seat heating





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Operation

Switching off

Press button



or manually set the fan to



Note

●

Not all Climatronic buttons are opera-

tional in



mode.

●

The



button is locked in defrost mode.

Manual air conditioning controls

Fig. 174

In the centre console: manual air condi-

tioning controls.

Cooling mode



Press the button to switch on or off the cool-
ing system.

Temperature

Turn the control to adjust the temperature.

Blower



Turning the regulator

sets the fan power.

At level 0 the fan and manual air conditioning
are disconnected. Level 4 is the maximum.

Air distribution



/ /







Turning regulator

distributes the air to the

desired zone:

The airflow is directed towards the chest
The airflow is directed towards the foot-
well.
The airflow is directed towards the wind-
screen and the footwell area.

Defrost/demist function



When control

is in position



the air flow is

directed at the windscreen and air recircula-
tion is disconnected automatically or not ac-







tivated. Increase the fan power to clear the
windscreen of condensation as soon as pos-
sible. To dehumidify the air, the cooling sys-
tem will automatically switch on.

Maximum cooling power



When the regulator is in position



air re-

circulation and the cooling system connect
automatically.

Heated rear window



This only works when the engine is running
and switches off automatically after a maxi-
mum of 10 minutes.

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It should be switched off as soon as the glass
is demisted. By saving electrical power you
can also save fuel.

To avoid possible damage to the battery, an
automatic temporary disconnection of this
function is possible, coming back on when
normal operating conditions are re-establish-
ed.

Auxiliary heating



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Air recirculation



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Seat heating





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Controls on the rear seats

Fig. 175

Centre console: details of the rear

seat controls.

●

Turn the control

to adjust the tempera-

ture.

●

Turn control

to adjust the air flow.

Climate control usage instructions

The interior cooling system only works when
the engine is running and fan is switched on.

Economic use of the air conditioning

When the air conditioning is switched on, the
compressor consumes engine power and has
influence on fuel consumption.

The air conditioner operates most effectively
with the windows and the panoramic sliding
sunroof closed. However, if the vehicle has

heated up after standing in the sun for some
time, the air inside can be cooled more quick-
ly by opening the windows and the panoram-
ic sliding sunroof briefly.

Change the temperature unit (Climatron-
ic)

The temperature indication can be changed
from Celsius to Fahrenheit using the instru-
ment panel menu of the infotainment system

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The cooling system cannot be activated

If the air conditioning system cannot be
switched on, this may be caused by the fol-
lowing:

●

The engine is not running.

●

The fan is switched off.

●

The air conditioner fuse has blown.

●

The outside temperature is lower than ap-

proximately +3°C (+38°F).

●

The air conditioner compressor has been

temporarily switched off because the engine
coolant temperature is too high.

●

Another fault in the vehicle. Have the air

conditioner checked by a specialised work-
shop.

Special characteristics

If the humidity and temperature outside the
vehicle are high,

condensation

can drip off

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the evaporator in the cooling system and
form a pool underneath the vehicle. This is
normal and does not indicate a leak!

Note

After starting the engine, any residual hu-
midity in the air conditioner could mist over
the windscreen. Switch on the defrost func-
tion as soon as possible to clear the wind-
screen of condensation.

Air vents

To ensure proper heating, cooling and venti-
lation in the vehicle interior, the air vents must
remain open.

●

Turn the corresponding thumbwheel in the

required direction to open and close the air
vents. When the thumbwheel is in the



posi-

tion, the corresponding air vent is closed.

●

Change the air direction using the ventila-

tion grille lever.

There are other additional, non-adjustable air
vents in the dash panel, in the footwells and in
the rear area of the passenger compartment.

Note

Food, medicine and other heat or cold sen-
sitive objects should never be placed in
front of the air outlets as they may be dam-
aged or made unsuitable for use by the air.

Air recirculation



Air recirculation mode prevents the ambient
air from entering the interior.

When the outside temperature is very high,
selecting manual air recirculation mode for a
short period refreshes the vehicle interior
more quickly.

For safety reasons, air recirculation mode is
switched off when the button



is pressed

or the air distributor is turned to



Manual air recirculation mode

●

Manual air conditioning:

Press the button



on the control panel to connect or dis-

connect the manual air recirculation mode.

●

Climatronic:

Press the



button until its

left LED lights up.

Climatronic automatic air recirculation
mode

With the automatic air recirculation mode ac-
tivated, the entry of fresh air into the cabin in-
terior is enabled. If the system detects a high
concentration of hazardous substances in the
ambient air, air recirculation mode is switched
on automatically. When the level of impurities
drops to within a normal range, recirculation
mode is switched off.

The system is unable to detect unpleasant
smells.

●

To activate the automatic air recirculation

mode press the button



on the control

panel until its right LED lights up.

The air recirculation will

not

connect auto-

matically in versions without humidity sensor
and in the following external conditions:

●

The outside temperature is lower than +3°C

(+38°F).

●

The cooling system is switched off and the

outside temperature is below +10°C (+50°F).

●

The cooling system is switched off, the out-

side temperature is below +15°C (+59°F) and
the windscreen wipers are switched on.

WARNING

Observe the safety warnings

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in Intro-

duction on page 161

●

If the cooling system is switched off and

air recirculation mode switched on, the
windows can mist over very quickly, con-
siderably limiting visibility.

●

Switch air recirculation mode off when it

is not required.

CAUTION

Do not smoke when air recirculation is
switched on in vehicles with an air condi-
tioner. The smoke taken in could lie on the
cooling system vaporiser and on the acti-
vated charcoal cartridge of the dust and

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pollen filter, leading to a permanently un-
pleasant smell.

Note

Climatronic: air recirculation mode is acti-
vated to prevent exhaust gas or unpleasant
odours from entering the vehicle interior
when it is in reverse and while the automat-
ic windscreen wiper is working.

Seat heating

The seat cushions can be heated electrically
when the ignition is switched on. The backrest
is also heated in some versions.

With the engine on, the seat cushion and the
seat backrest can be heated electrically.

Control seat heating

●

Press buttons





on the control panel

to turn on the seat heating as high as possi-
ble.

●

Press buttons





repeatedly to adjust it

to the required level.

●

To turn off the seat heating, press button





repeatedly until no LEDs are lit.

Cases in which the heat seating should
not be switched on

Do not switch the seat heating on if any of the
following conditions are met:

●

The seat is not occupied.

●

The seat has a cover.

●

A child seat has been installed on the seat.

●

The seat cushion is wet or damp.

●

The outdoor or indoor temperature is great-

er than +25°C (77°F).

WARNING

People who cannot perceive pain or tem-
perature because of medications, paralysis
or chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes) or have
a limited perception of these, may suffer
burns to the back, buttocks or legs when
using seat heating.

●

People with limited pain and temperature

thresholds must never use seat heating.

●

If an abnormality in the device's temper-

ature control is detected, have it checked
by a specialist workshop.

WARNING

If the fabric of the cushion is wet, this can
adversely affect the operation of the seat
heating, increasing the risk of burns.

●

Make sure the seat cushion is dry prior to

using the seat heater.

●

Do not sit on the seat with clothing that is

wet or damp.

●

Do not leave clothing that is wet or damp

on the seat.

●

Do not spill liquid on the seat.

CAUTION

●

To avoid damaging 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, sharps objects and insulating

materials (e.g. covers or child seats) can
damage the seat heating.

●

In the event of smells, switch off the seat

heating immediately and have it inspected
by a specialised workshop.

For the sake of the environment

The seat heating should remain on only
when needed. Otherwise, it is an unneces-
sary fuel waste.

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Operation

Auxiliary heating (additional
heating)

Introduction

The auxiliary heater runs on fuel from the ve-
hicle's tank and can be used while you are
driving and when the vehicle is stationary.

The auxiliary heater can be switched on using
the fast heating button of the air conditioning
controls, with the remote control or by previ-
ously programming a departure time in the
auxiliary heater menu of the infotainment sys-
tem.

In winter, with the auxiliary heater switched
on, you can defog the windscreen and leave
it free of ice and snow (if it is a thin layer) be-
fore you start driving.

If the outside temperature is very high, the ve-
hicle interior can be ventilated with the en-
gine off using the auxiliary heater.

WARNING

The auxiliary heater exhaust fumes contain
carbon monoxide, an odourless and colour-
less toxic gas. Carbon monoxide can cause
people to lose consciousness. It can also
cause death.

●

Never switch on the auxiliary heater or

leave it running in enclosed spaces or
areas with no ventilation.

●

Never programme the auxiliary heater so

that it switches itself on and is running in an
enclosed space or an area with no ventila-
tion.

WARNING

The components of the auxiliary heater are
extremely hot and could cause a fire.

●

Always park your vehicle so that no part

of the exhaust system can come in contact
with easily flammable materials that might
be below the vehicle, such as dried grass.

CAUTION

Never place food, medicines or other tem-
perature-sensitive objects close to the air
vents. Food, medicines and other objects
sensitive to heat or cold may be damaged
or made unsuitable for use by the air com-
ing from the vents.

Switching the auxiliary heater on
and off

Connection

The independent heating can be connected
in the following ways:

●

Press the fast heating button on the air con-

ditioning control panel



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. The

control lamp of the button will light up.

●

Press button



on the remote control

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●

Automatically scheduling a departure time

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Disconnection

The independent heating can be switched off
in the following ways:

●

Press the fast heating button on the air con-

ditioner's control panel



. The control lamp

on the button turns off.

●

Press button



on the radio-operated re-

mote control

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●

Automatically at the scheduled departure

time or after the programmed operating time
has elapsed

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●

Automatically when the control lamp



(fuel level indicator) lights up

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Automatically when the 12-volt battery

charge drops too low

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Things to note

Once switched off, the auxiliary heater will
continue to operate for a short period of time
in order to burn the fuel remaining in the sys-
tem and also to expel the exhaust fumes.

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Air conditioning

Radio-operated remote control

Fig. 176

Auxiliary heating: remote control.

Fig. 176

Switch the auxiliary heater on
Switch the auxiliary heater off
Control lamp
Antenna

If the buttons of the remote control are press-
ed unnecessarily, it could switch on the auxili-
ary heater involuntarily, even when it is out of
range or when the control lamp is flashing.

To switch on and off the independent heating,
the button must be pressed and held for ap-
proximately 1 second.

Control lamp on the remote control

When the buttons are pressed, the control
lamp on the remote control

provides the

user with different information:





It lights up for approx. 2 seconds

●

In green:

The auxiliary heater has been

switched on using button



●

In red:

The auxiliary heater has been

switched off con with button



Flashes slowly for approx. 2 seconds

●

In green:

No on signal has been received.

The remote control is out of range. Move
closer to the vehicle.

●

In red:

No off signal has been received. The

remote control is out of range. Move closer to
the vehicle.

Flashes quickly approx. 2 seconds

●

In green:

The independent heating is

blocked. Possible causes: the fuel tank is al-
most empty, the 12-volt battery charge is
very low or there is a fault.

It lights up for approx. 2 seconds

●

In orange (then in green or in red):

The re-

mote control battery is almost flat. However,
the on or off signal has been received.

●

In orange (then flashes green or red):

The

remote control battery is almost flat. No on or
off signal has been received.

Flashes for around 5 seconds

●

In orange:

The remote control battery is flat.

No on or off signal has been received.

Changing the battery of the radio-operat-
ed remote control

When pressing the buttons, if the control
lamp of the remote

flashes for approx. 5

orange or does not light up, the batteries
must be replaced.

The battery is located beneath a cover on
the back of the remote control.

●

To open the cover, turn the slot to the left

using a flat, blunt object (e.g. a coin).

●

Remove the old battery.

●

Insert the new battery. When doing so, take

into account the polarity and use batteries of
the same type

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Range

The receiver is inside the vehicle. The remote
control, when fitted with new batteries, has a
range of several hundred metres. Obstacles
between the remote control and the vehicle,
bad weather conditions and discharged bat-
teries can considerably reduce the range of
the remote control.

WARNING

Swallowing a battery with a 20 mm diame-
ter or any other button battery can cause
serious and even fatal injuries within a very
short time.

●

Always keep the remote control, keyrings

with batteries, the spare batteries, button

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Operation

batteries and all other batteries over 20
mm out of reach of children.

●

If you suspect that someone may have

swallowed a battery, seek immediate med-
ical attention.

CAUTION

●

The radio frequency remote control con-

tains electronic components. Therefore,
avoid getting it wet and exposing it to
knocks or direct sunlight.

●

The use of inappropriate batteries may

damage the radio frequency remote con-
trol. For this reason, always replace the
used battery with another of the same volt-
age, size and specifications.

For the sake of the environment

●

Please dispose of your used batteries

correctly and with respect for the environ-
ment.

●

The remote control battery may contain

perchlorate. Observe the legal provisions
regarding disposal.

●

Care should be taken so as not to oper-

ate the remote control unintentionally so
as to prevent the auxiliary heater being
switched on accidentally.

Programming the auxiliary heater

Before

programming it, check that the vehi-

cle's date and time are set correctly

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Opening the

Auxiliary heater

menu on

the instrument panel

●

From the main menu, select the

Auxiliary

heater

submenu and press the



but-

ton on the wiper lever.

●

OR:

press the







buttons on the

multifunction steering wheel until the

Auxil-

iary heater

menu is displayed.

Function button: function

Activate

Deactivate

: The auxiliary heater can

be set to come on automatically if required. Select a
timer for this purpose:

– The timer will be marked with a



–

Only one

timer can be selected at a time. If a

timer has been selected, the screen will display

Program.

. If

timer has been selected,

the instrument panel display will show

Prog.

OFF

– To change a programmed timer you must ei-
ther select a different timer or select

Deacti-

vate

Timer

1 - 2 - 3

: Three different timers (hh.mm)

can later be selected using the

option. If the auxil-

iary heater is to be switched on for just a certain day
of the week, select the day of the week and the time

for the auxiliary heater to come on.

Function button: function

Duration

: The operating time may vary between 10

and 60 minutes and can be set to 5-minute intervals.

Operating mode

: Set to heat or ventilate the vehi-

cle interior when the auxiliary heater is switched on.

Day

: Set the current day of the week.

Factory settings

: The predefined factory val-

ues for the functions of this menu are restored.

Back

: This returns to the main menu.

Checking the programming

When a departure time is activated and the
ignition is switched off the control lamp of the
fast heating button



lights up for approxi-

mately 10 seconds.

WARNING

Never programme the auxiliary heater so
that it switches itself on and is running in an
enclosed space or an area with no ventila-
tion. The auxiliary heater exhaust fumes
contain carbon monoxide, an odourless
and colourless toxic gas. Carbon monoxide
can cause people to lose consciousness. It
can also cause death.

Usage instructions

The auxiliary heater exhaust system located
below the vehicle must be kept clear of snow,

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