Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual page 179

For automatic gearbox vehicles the key can only be removed from the
ignition lock if the gear selector lever is in position P. In this case, press and
release the selector lever locking button.
Starting the engine
Complete operations only in the sequence given:
Step
Press the brake pedal and keep pressed until step 5 has been
1.
completed.
In vehicles with a manual gearbox: Press the clutch pedal all
1 a.
the way and keep pressed until the engine starts.
Put the gearstick in neutral or the selector lever in position P or
2.
N.
Only in vehicles with diesel engine: To preheat, turn the key in
3. the ignition lock to position
ing lamp lights up in the control panel
Turn the key in the ignition lock to position
4.
A
fig. 126
2
When the engine has started, release the key in the ignition
5.
lock.
If the engine does not start, stop the process and try again
6.
after one minute.
Disconnect the electronic parking brake when you wish to start
7.
driving page 188.
Safety First
page 176, fig. 126
.
page 176,
; do not press the accelerator.
Operating instructions
WARNING
Never leave the vehicle unattended if the engine is running. The vehicle
could move off suddenly, especially if it is in gear, resulting in an accident
and serious injury.
WARNING
Cold start sprays could explode or cause a sudden increase in the engine
speed.
Never use start boosters.
Caution
An attempt to start the engine while driving or starting the engine imme-
diately after turning it off can cause damage to the engine or starter motor.
When the engine is cold, avoid high revs and heavy acceleration and do
not make the engine work hard.
Do not push or tow start the engine. Unburnt fuel could damage the cata-
A
. A warn-
1
lytic converter.
For the sake of the environment
Do not warm the engine at idle speed; start driving immediately if the visi-
bility is OK. This helps the engine reach operating temperature faster and
reduces emissions.
Note
For example, if the key battery is very worn or flat, the engine cannot be
started with the starter button. In this case, remove the ignition button from
the lock and insert the key.
Electrical components with a high power consumption are switched off
temporarily when the engine starts.
Practical tips
Driving
Technical Data
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