Driving Tips - Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual

workshop and have the fault repaired at the
earliest opportunity.
WARNING
Always drive according to the road
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weather conditions, the terrain and traffic.
Driving recommendations should never
lead to illegal manoeuvres in surrounding
traffic.
For the sake of the environment
Even when the emission control system is
working perfectly, there may be a smell of
sulphur under certain conditions. This de-
pends on the sulphur content of the fuel
being used.

Driving tips

Driving abroad
In some countries, certain safety regulations
and requirements are in force relating to ex-
haust gas emissions, which differ from the
technical characteristics of the vehicle. Be-
fore travelling abroad, SEAT recommends
you consult a technical service about the le-
gal requirements and the following points:
Does the vehicle need technical modifica-
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tions for driving abroad, for example, adjust-
ment of the headlamps?
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Does the vehicle have all the tools, diag-
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nostics equipment and spare parts required
for inspections and repairs?
Are there any SEAT dealers in the destina-
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tion country?
For petrol vehicles: Is unleaded petrol avail-
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able at the right octane rating?
For diesel engines: Is diesel fuel available
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with a low sulphur content?
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Are a suitable engine oil ( page
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other engine fluids complying with SEAT
specifications available in the destination
country?
Will the navigation system fitted at the fac-
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tory operate correctly in the destination
country with the available navigation data?
Are special tyres required in the destination
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country?
CAUTION
SEAT does not accept liability for any dam-
age to the vehicle due to the use of a lower
quality fuel, an inadequate service or the
non-availability of genuine spare parts.
Driving along flooded roadways
To prevent damage to the vehicle when driv-
ing through water, for example, along a floo-
ded road, please observe the following:
Check the depth of the water before enter-
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ing the flooded zone. The water should never
come above the lower edge of the bodywork
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Do not drive faster than a pedestrian.
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Do not stop in the water, use reverse gear
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or switch off the engine.
Oncoming traffic will cause waves which
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raise the level of the water, making it difficult
to cross the water.
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The Start/Stop system must be deactivated
when driving through flooded areas
WARNING
When driving through water, mud, melted
snow, etc., please remember that due to
damp or frozen brake discs and shoes in
winter, the braking effect may be delayed,
therefore the required braking distance is
greater.
"Dry the brakes and remove ice" by brak-
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ing carefully. Ensure that you are not en-
dangering other road-users or breaking
traffic regulations in the process.
After driving through water, avoid sudden
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sharp manoeuvres.
CAUTION
Driving through flooded areas may se-
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verely damage vehicle components such