Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual page 174

172 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, electro-
mechanical steering only requires energy when the steering wheel is turned.
With the power steering system, the assisted steering function automatically
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
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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.
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Control and warning lamps
Lights up Possible cause
(red) Power steering faulty.
Power steering operation
reduced.
(yel-
low)
The vehicle battery was dis-
connected and has been
reconnected.
Solution
The steering system should be
checked by a qualified workshop
as soon as possible.
The steering system should be
checked by a qualified workshop
as soon as possible.
If, after restarting the engine and
driving for a short distance, the
yellow warning light no longer
comes on, it will not be neces-
sary to take the vehicle to a spe-
cialised workshop.
Drive for a short distance at 15 –
20 km/h.