Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual page 180

178 Driving
When the engine is started cold, there may be strong vibrations for a few
moments for technical reasons. This is quite normal, and no cause for
concern.
At temperatures below +5°C (+41°F), smoke may be given off below the
vehicle when the additional heater is connected.
Stop the engine
Complete operations only in the sequence given:
Step
1.
Stopping the vehicle completely
Press the brake pedal and keep pressed until step 4 has been
2.
completed.
3. In automatic gearboxes, put the selector lever in position P.
4. Connect the electronic parking brake
Turn the key in the ignition lock to position
5.
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6. With a manual gearbox, put the vehicle in first or reverse gear.
WARNING
Never switch off the engine while the vehicle is moving. You may lose
control of the vehicle and there is a risk of serious accident.
The airbags and belt tensioners do not work when the ignition is
switched off.
The brake servo does not work when the engine is not running. To stop,
the brake pedal must be pressed with more force.
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WARNING (continued)
As the power steering does not work if the engine is not running, you
will need more strength to steer than normally.
If the key is removed from the ignition, the steering may lock and it will
not be possible to steer the vehicle.
Caution
If the engine has been driven at high speed for a prolonged period of time, it
may overheat when turned off. To avoid engine damage, allow the engine to
run for approximately two minutes in neutral before switching it off.
Note
In vehicles with automatic gearbox, the key can only be removed when the
selector lever is in position P.
After stopping the engine, the engine compartment fan may continue
running for a few minutes, even when the ignition has been switched off or
the key removed. The radiator fan is automatically switched off.
Electronic immobiliser
The gear lock prevents the engine from being started with an unauthorised
key and the vehicle being moved.
The vehicle key has a built-in chip. It automatically deactivates the immobi-
lizer when the key is inserted into the ignition lock.
For this reason, the vehicle can only be used with a genuine SEAT key with the
correct code. Coded keys can be obtained from your Authorised Service
Centre page 74.