Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual page 186

cooling system vaporiser and on the acti-
vated charcoal cartridge of the dust and
pollen filter, leading to a permanently un-
pleasant smell.
Note
Climatronic: air recirculation mode
switches on to prevent exhaust gas from
entering the vehicle interior when it is in re-
verse and while the automatic windscreen
wipers are working.
Auxiliary heater* (additional
heater)
Introduction
The auxiliary heater is powered by fuel from
the vehicle's fuel tank and can be used while
the vehicle is in motion and at a standstill. Se-
lect the mode required ( heat or fan )
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In winter, the auxiliary heater can be used in
mode before switching on the ignition to
heat
remove any ice, mist or snow from the wind-
screen (thin layers only).
WARNING
The auxiliary heater fumes contain carbon
dioxide, an odourless and colourless toxic
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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 places that are enclosed
or unventilated.
Never program the independent heating
●
system to be activated and operated in
closed, unventilated areas.
WARNING
The components of the auxiliary heater ex-
haust system heat up a great deal. This
could cause a fire.
Always park your vehicle so that no part
●
of the exhaust system can come in contact
with flammable materials (such as dried
grass).
CAUTION
Never place food, medicines or other heat-
sensitive objects close to the air vents.
Food, medicines and other heat-sensitive
objects may be damaged or made unsuita-
ble for use by the air coming from the air
vents.
Switching the auxiliary heater on
and off
Switching the auxiliary heater on:
Manually using the instant on/off

button.
Manually using the remote control.

Automatically at the programmed
and enabled on time.
Switching the auxiliary heater off:
Manually using the instant

on/off button for the air condi-
tioner.
Manually using the remote con-

trol.
Automatically after the pro-
grammed time.
Automatically, when the

(fuel reserve) comes on.
Automatically when the battery
power drops to a very low level.
Special feature
After switching the auxiliary heater off, it con-
tinues to run for a short period to completely
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