Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual page 231

Warning lamps
Lights
Possible cause
up
Fault in engine management
(Electronic Power Control).
Pre-heating a diesel engine
before starting the engine.
Fault in catalytic converter.
Diesel particulate filter
blocked
Safety First
Solution
Take the vehicle to a qualified
workshop as soon as possible
and have the engine checked.
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You should reduce speed accord-
ingly. Drive carefully until you
reach the next qualified work-
shop. Have the engine checked
there.
Drive for 15 minutes in 4th gear
(manual gearbox), or in D (auto-
matic gearbox) at a minimum
speed of 70 km/h (45 mph).
Observe speed limits
If the warning lamp remains lit
up, take the vehicle to a quali-
fied workshop page 230.
Operating instructions
flashes Possible cause
Fault in the engine manage-
ment (diesel engines).
Combustion fault which could
damage the catalytic con-
verter.
Several warning and indicator lamps should light up for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on. This signals that the lamp is working properly.
They will switch off after a few seconds.
WARNING
Observe traffic regulations when cleaning the diesel particulate filter while
driving.
Only carry on driving if visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions so
.
permit.
Never endanger your safety or that of other road users.
Caution
Always pay attention to any lit lamps and to the corresponding descriptions
and instructions to avoid damage to the vehicle.
Note
While the indicators
fuel consumption may be greater and the engine may lose power
Practical tips
Driving and the environment
Solution
Take the vehicle to a qualified
workshop as soon as possible
and have the engine checked.
You should reduce speed accord-
ingly. Drive carefully until you
reach the next qualified work-
shop. Have the engine checked
there.
, or remain lit, there may be engine problems,
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