Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual page 203

Start-Stop Function*
In Start-Stop mode, the engine is automatically switched off when the vehicle
is at a standstill. The engine restarts automatically when required.
The function is enabled automatically whenever the ignition is switched on.
The instrument panel displays information on the current status.
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
When the vehicle is at a standstill, leave it in neutral and take your foot off
the clutch. The engine switches off.
Simply depress the clutch pedal to move off again.
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox
When the vehicle is at a standstill, depress the brake or keep it pressed
down. The engine switches off.
The engine will start again as soon as you release the brake pedal.
With the gear lever set to P, the engine will not start until a range of gears
is selected or the accelerator pedal is depressed.
Safety First
Fig. 138 Detailed view of
the centre console: Start-
Stop function button.
Operating instructions
Important conditions for the engine to automatically switch off
The driver seat belt must be buckled.
The driver door must be closed.
The bonnet must be closed.
The factory-fitted towing bracket must not be electrically connected to a
trailer.
A minimum engine temperature has been reached.
The vehicle has moved since the last stop.
In vehicles with Climatronic: The temperature inside the vehicle is within
the preset temperature range.
The temperature setting is neither very high nor very low.
The air conditioning defrost function is not switched on.
In vehicles with Climatronic: the blower has not been manually set to a
high speed.
The power level of the vehicle's battery is sufficient.
The vehicle's battery temperature is neither too high nor too low.
The vehicle is not on a steep gradient or slope.
The front wheels are not overly turned.
The heated windscreen is not switched on.
Reverse gear is not engaged.
The park assist system is not switched on.
Conditions for automatically restarting the engine
The engine may automatically restart under the following conditions:
If the vehicle interior is too hot or too cold.
If the vehicle moves.
If the vehicle's battery voltage drops.
Conditions requiring the key to restart the engine
The engine must be started using the key under the following conditions:
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