Braking And Parking - Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual

If the key is removed from the ignition, the
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steering may lock and it will not be possible
to steer the vehicle.
CAUTION
If the vehicle is stopped and the Start-
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Stop system* switches off the engine, the
ignition remains switched on. Make sure
that the ignition is switched off before leav-
ing the vehicle, otherwise the battery could
discharge.
If the engine has been driven at high
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speed for a prolonged period of time, it
may overheat when turned off. To avoid en-
gine damage, allow the engine to run for
approximately two minutes in neutral be-
fore switching it off.
Note
In vehicles with automatic gearbox, the
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key can only be removed when the selector
lever is in position P.
After stopping the engine, the engine
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compartment fan may continue running for
a few minutes, even when the ignition has
been switched off or the key removed. The
radiator fan is automatically switched off.
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Driving
Electronic immobiliser
The gear lock prevents the engine from being
started with an unauthorised key and the ve-
hicle being moved.
The vehicle key has a chip that automatically
disables the immobilizer when the key is
placed in the ignition lock.
The electronic immobiliser will be activated
again automatically as soon as you pull the
key out of the ignition lock. For vehicles with
the Keyless Access system, the key has to be
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outside the vehicle page 119.
For this reason, the vehicle can only be used
with a genuine SEAT key with the correct
code. Coded keys can be purchased from
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your technical service centre
If an unauthorised key is used, the message
or Immobiliser active is displayed
SAFE
on the instrument panel. The vehicle cannot
be started in this case
Note
The correct operation of the vehicle is only
guaranteed when original SEAT keys are
used.

Braking and parking

Introduction
The brake assistance systems include the
anti-lock braking system (ABS), the brake as-
sistance system (BAS), the electronic differ-
ential lock (EDL), the traction control system
(ASR) and the electronic stability control
(ESC).
WARNING
Driving with worn brake pads or a faulty
brake system may lead to serious accident.
If lights, alone or accompanied by a
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
warning message on the instrument panel
display, please go immediately to a speci-
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alised workshop to check the brake pads
and to replace them if they are worn.
WARNING
Careless parking can cause serious injury.
Never remove the key from the ignition if
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the vehicle is in motion. The steering lock
may engage and lock the steering wheel
making the vehicle impossible to control.
Always park your vehicle so that no part
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of the exhaust system can come in contact
with flammable materials (such as wood,
leaves, dried grass, spilled fuel, etc.).