Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual page 170

168 Driving
Driving
Steering
Introduction
The power steering is not hydraulic but electromechanical. The advantage
of this steering system is that it disposes of hydraulic tubes, hydraulic oil,
the pump, filter and other components. The electromechanical system
saves fuel. While a hydraulic system requires oil pressure to be maintained,
electromechanical steering only requires energy when the steering wheel is
turned.
With the power steering system, the assisted steering function automatical-
ly adjusts according to the vehicle speed, the steering torque and the wheel
turning angle. The power steering only works when the engine is running.
Additional information and warnings:
● Start and stop the engine ⇒ p age 171
● Vehicle battery ⇒ p age 291
● Tow starting and towing away ⇒ p age 343
WARNING
If the power steering is not working then the steering wheel is much
more difficult to turn and the vehicle more difficult to control.
● The power steering only works when the engine is running.
● Never allow the vehicle to move when the engine is switched off.
● Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. The
steering may lock and it will not be possible to turn the steering wheel.
Control and warning lamps
lights up Possible cause

Power steering faulty.
(red)
Power steering operation re-
duced.

(yellow)
The vehicle battery was dis-
connected and has been re-
connected.

Solution
The steering system should be
checked by a specialised work-
shop as soon as possible.
The steering system should be
checked by a specialised work-
shop as soon as possible.
If, after restarting the engine
and driving for a short distance,
the yellow warning lamp no lon-
ger comes on, it will not be nec-
essary to take the vehicle to a
specialised workshop.
Drive for a short distance at 15 –
20 km/h (10 to 12 mph).
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