Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual page 195

WARNING
Rapid acceleration can cause loss of traction
and skidding, especially on slippery ground.
This could cause loss of control of the vehicle
resulting in an accident and considerable
damage.
Only use the kick-down function or rapid
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acceleration if visibility, weather, road and
traffic conditions so permit.
WARNING
Do not allow the brakes to "rub" for a pro-
longed period of time, or brake frequently or
for long periods of time. Continuous braking
heats up the brakes. This could significantly
reduce braking power, increase braking dis-
tance or even result in the total failure of the
brake system.
Control and warning lamps
 It lights up red
Brake pedal not
Press brake pedal to the floor.
pressed!
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It lights up green
To select a range of gears, press
Brake pedal not the brake pedal.
pressed. Please also see "Electronic park-
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ing brake" page

The selector lever
locking button has
not engaged. The
vehicle does not
start to move.
Several warning and control lamps light up
for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds.
WARNING
Observe the safety warnings
and warning lamps on page
Manual gear change
Read the additional information carefully
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In some countries, it is necessary to press the
clutch pedal to the floor to start the engine.
Selecting reverse gear
Engage reverse gear only when the vehicle is
stopped.
WARNING
When the engine is running, the vehicle will
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start to move as soon as a gear is engaged
Driving
Flashes green
Engage the selector lever lock
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in Control
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and the clutch released. This is also the case
with the electronic parking brake on.
● Never engage the reverse gear when a vehi-
cle is moving forward.
CAUTION
To prevent damage and avoid premature
wear, please observe the following:
● While driving, do not leave your hand rest-
ing on the gear stick. The pressure applied by
your hand is transmitted to the gearbox se-
lector forks.
● Always ensure that the vehicle is complete-
ly stopped before engaging the reverse gear.
● When changing gear, always make sure the
clutch pedal is pushed right to the floor.
Never hold the vehicle "on the clutch" on
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hills with the engine on.
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