Changing Bulbs - Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual

Protect the fuse boxes when open to avoid
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the entry of dust or humidity. Dirt and humid-
ity inside fuse boxes can cause damage to
the electrical system.
Note
● In the vehicle, there are more fuses than
those indicated in this chapter. These should
only be changed by a specialised workshop.
● One component may have more than one
fuse.
● Several components may run on a single
fuse.

Changing bulbs

Introduction
Changing bulbs requires a certain amount of
manual skill. If you are unsure, SEAT recom-
mends that you consult a technical service or
request assistance from a specialist. In gen-
eral, a specialist is required if other vehicle
components must be removed or if the dis-
charge bulbs must be replaced.
You should store spare light bulbs in the ve-
hicle for safety-relevant lights. Spare bulbs
may be obtained from the technical services.
In some countries, it is a legal requirement to
carry spare bulbs in the vehicle.
Fuses and bulbs
Driving with faults and blown bulbs on the
vehicle exterior lighting is against the law.
Additional bulb specifications
The specifications of some headlamp bulbs
and bulbs for the rear lamps fitted at the fac-
tory may be different to those of conventional
bulbs. Bulb information is displayed on the
bulb socket or on the bulb itself.
WARNING
If the road is not well-lit and the vehicle is
not clearly visible to other drivers, there is a
risk of accident.
WARNING
Failure to replace bulbs correctly may cause
serious accidents.
● Before carrying out any work in the engine
compartment please read and observe the
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warnings page 269. In any vehicle, the en-
gine compartment is a hazardous area and
could cause severe injury.
● Discharge lamps work with high-voltage
and can cause serious or fatal injury if han-
dled incorrectly.
● H7 and discharge bulbs are highly pressur-
ised and could explode when being changed.
Only replace the bulbs concerned when
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they have cooled.
Never replace bulbs alone if you are not fa-
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miliar with the operations necessary. If you
are not sure about procedures then visit a
specialised workshop to carry out the neces-
sary work.
Never touch the bulb glass directly. Finger-
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prints will be evaporated by the heat of the
operating bulb thus "fogging" up the reflec-
tor.
● The headlamp frameworks in the engine
compartment and the rear lamps contain
sharp elements. Always protect your hands
when changing bulbs.
CAUTION
After changing a bulb, if the rubber covers
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are not replaced correctly on the headlamp
framework, the electrical installation may be
damaged, especially if water is allowed to en-
ter.
Remove the ignition key before working on
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the electric system. Otherwise, a short circuit
could occur.
Switch off the lights and the parking light
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before changing a bulb.
● Take good care to avoid damaging any com-
ponents.
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