Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual page 193

Press button . At the same time, press the brake pedal hard or gently
press the accelerator pedal with the engine switched on.
The control lamps
out.
Automatic release of the electronic parking brake on starting the engine
The electronic parking brake is automatically released when the vehicle starts
moving, if the driver's door is closed and the driver is wearing his/her seat
belt. In vehicles with a manual gearbox the clutch pedal should also be
pressed to the floor before starting the engine so that the system recognises
that the parking brake should be released.
Emergency braking function
Only use the emergency braking function if the vehicle cannot be stopped
with the brake pedal
Pull button hard to stop the vehicle. The warning display will be
accompanied by the corresponding warning chime.
To stop the braking process, release the button or press the accelerator.
WARNING
The incorrect use of the electronic parking brake may result in serious acci-
dent.
Never use the electronic parking brake to brake the vehicle except in an
emergency. The braking distance is considerably longer, because braking
is only applied to the rear wheels. Always use the foot brake.
Never accelerate from the engine compartment with the engine running
and a gear or a gear range engaged. The vehicle could move, even if the
parking brake is applied.
Safety First
on the button and on the instrument panel go
!
Operating instructions
Note
In vehicles with a manual gearbox: When the clutch pedal is released and
the accelerator pressed at the same time, the electronic parking brake is
automatically released.
If the vehicle battery is flat, it will not be possible to disconnect the elec-
tronic parking brake. Jump-start the vehicle
When the electronic parking brake is applied or released, noises may be
heard.
If the electronic parking brake has not been used for a long while, the
system sometimes performs automatic and audible checks while the vehicle
is at a standstill.
Parking
When parking your vehicle, all legal requirements should be observed.
To park the vehicle
Complete operations only in the sequence given.
Park the vehicle on a suitable surface
Press and hold the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a standstill.
Connect the electronic parking brake
For an automatic gearbox, move the selector lever to position P.
Switch off the engine and release the brake pedal.
Remove the key from the ignition.
If necessary, turn the steering wheel slightly to lock the steering.
With a manual gearbox, engage the 1st gear on flat ground and slopes, or
even the reverse gear on hills, and release the clutch pedal.
Ensure that all passengers leave the vehicle, especially children.
When leaving the vehicle, take all keys with you.
Practical tips
Driving
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Technical Data
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