Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual page 253

When the accelerator pedal is pressed right
down, the automatic gearbox will shift down
to a lower gear, depending on road speed
and engine speed. This takes advantage of
the maximum acceleration of the vehicle
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When the accelerator is pressed to the floor,
the automatic gearbox shifts to the next gear
only after the engine reaches the specified
maximum engine speed.
Launch-Control Programme
The Launch-Control programme enables
maximum acceleration while at a standstill.
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Switch off the ASR page 238.
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Press and hold the brake pedal with your
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left foot.
Place the selector lever in position S or Tip-
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tronic.
Press the accelerator with the right foot un-
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til the vehicle reaches an engine speed of ap-
proximately 3200 rpm.
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Lift the left foot off the brake
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cle starts with maximum acceleration.
Turn on the ASR after accelerating!
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WARNING
Rapid acceleration can cause loss of trac-
tion and skidding, especially on slippery
ground. This could cause loss of control of
Start and driving
the vehicle resulting in an accident and
considerable damage.
Only use kick-down and rapid accelera-
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tion when weather conditions, surface con-
ditions and traffic conditions permit; accel-
erate and drive in a manner that does not
endanger other road users.
Please remember that the driven wheels
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can slip and the vehicle can skid if the ASR
is turned off, especially on slippery ground.
Turn on the ASR after accelerating!
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CAUTION
If you stop on a hill with a gear range en-
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gaged, do not try to prevent the vehicle
from rolling back by pressing on the accel-
erator. This could cause overheating and
damage the automatic gearbox.
Never allow the vehicle to move with the
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gear selector lever in N, especially with the
engine turned off. The automatic gearbox
will not be lubricated and could be dam-
aged.
. The vehi-
Recommended gear display
In some vehicles, the recommended gear for
reducing fuel consumption is displayed on
the instrument panel:
Display Meaning

Optimum gear.
Recommendation to change up a

gear.
Recommendation to change down

a gear.
Information for "cleaning" the particulate
filter
The exhaust gas system control recognises
when the particulate filter is blocked, and
helps to clean it by recommending a specific
gear for driving. It may therefore be necessa-
ry to drive with the engine at an exceptionally
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high speed page 256.
WARNING
The recommended gear display is intended
as a guideline only; it should never replace
the driver's attention to driving carefully.
Responsibility for selecting the correct
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gear for each situation continues to lie with
the driver, for example when overtaking,
climbing a hill or towing a trailer.
For the sake of the environment
Selecting the most appropriate gear for the
situation will help you to save fuel.
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