Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual page 246

244 Vehicle maintenance and cleaning
Caution
To prevent damage to the vehicle, please observe the following before
entering an automatic car wash:
Compare the distance between the vehicle wheels and the distance
between the guide-rails of the car wash to prevent damage to the wheels and
tyres!
Switch off the rain sensor and the Auto Hold function before entering a car
wash.
Compare the height and width of your vehicle with the available height
and width when entering and driving through the car wash.
Fold in exterior mirrors Electrically retractable exterior mirrors must NOT
be folded in or out by hand. Always use the electrical power control.
To avoid damaging the bonnet paintwork, rest the wipers on the wind-
screen after drying them. Do not let them fall!
Lock the tailgate to prevent it from opening unexpectedly while inside the
car wash.
Washing the vehicle with high pressure cleaning equipment
When cleaning the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner, always follow the
operating instructions for the equipment. Pay special attention to the
required pressure of the jet and the distance between the jet and the vehicle
.
Keep a suitable distance from soft materials, such as rubber hoses or insu-
lating material, and from the parking distance warning system sensors. The
parking distance sensors are fitted in the rear bumpers and, where appli-
cable, in the front bumpers
Do not use a nozzle that sprays the water out in a direct stream or one that
has a rotating jet for forcing off dirt
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WARNING
The incorrect use of high pressure cleaning equipment could result in
permanent damage, visible or invisible, to the tyres or other materials. This
could result in serious accident.
Ensure there is a suitable distance between the nozzle and the tyres.
Never wash tyres with a concentrated jet or so-called "dirt blasters".
Even at large spraying distances and short cleaning times, you may
damage the tyres.
WARNING
After the vehicle has been washed, the braking effect will be reduced (and
the braking distance increased) due to moisture (and ice in winter) on the
brakes.
Dry the brakes and remove ice by braking carefully. Ensure that you are
not endangering other road-users or breaking traffic regulations in the
process.
Caution
The temperature of the water must not be above +60°C (+140°F).
To avoid damage to the paintwork, do not wash the vehicle in full sun.
The sensors on the bumpers should be kept clean and free of ice at all
times to ensure the parking distance warning system and the parking aid
system operate correctly. When cleaning with pressure hoses and steam
cleaners, the sensors should be sprayed only briefly. A distance of 10 cm
between the sensors and the steam / hose nozzle must be observed.
Do not use a high pressure cleaner to remove ice or snow from windows
Washing the vehicle in low temperatures: When washing the vehicle with
a hose, do not direct water into the lock cylinders or the gaps around the
doors, tailgate, or sunroof. Locks and seals could freeze!