Auxiliary Heater* (Additional Heater) - Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual

Auxiliary heater* (additional heater)

Introduction
The auxiliary heater is powered by fuel from the vehicle's fuel tank and can
be used while the vehicle is in motion and at a standstill. Select the mode
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required ( heat or fan
In winter, the auxiliary heater can be used in
the ignition to remove any ice, mist or snow from the windscreen (thin lay-
ers only).
Additional information and warnings:
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WARNING
The auxiliary heater fumes contain carbon dioxide, an odourless and col-
ourless toxic gas. Carbon monoxide can cause people to lose conscious-
ness. It can also cause death.
● Never switch on the auxiliary heater or leave it running in places that
are enclosed or unventilated.
● Never program the independent heating system to be activated and
operated in closed, unventilated areas.
WARNING
The components of the auxiliary heater exhaust system heat up a great
deal. This could cause a fire.
● Always park your vehicle so that no part of the exhaust system can
come in contact with flammable materials (such as dried grass).
Safety First
heat mode before switching on
Operating instructions
CAUTION
Never place food, medicines or other heat-sensitive objects close to the air
vents. Food, medicines and other heat-sensitive objects may be damaged
or made unsuitable for use by the air coming from the air vents.
Switching the auxiliary heater on and off
Switching the auxiliary heater on:
Manually using the instant on/off button.
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Manually using the remote control.
ON
Automatically at the programmed and enabled on
time.
Switching the auxiliary heater off:
Manually using the instant on/off button for the
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climate control system.
Manually using the remote control.
OFF
Automatically after the programmed time.
Automatically when the light comes on  (fuel re-
serve).
Automatically when the battery power drops to a
very low level.
Things to note
After switching the auxiliary heater off, it continues to run for a short period
to completely burn any fuel remaining in the auxiliary heater. The exhaust
fumes are also extracted from the system.
Practical tips
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