Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual page 170

168 Driving
flashes Possible cause
Fault in the steering column
 (red)
electronic lock.
Steering column deviation.
 (yel-
low)
Steering wheel not unlocked
or locked.
Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched. This signals that the lamp is working properly. They
will switch off after a few seconds.
WARNING
If the warning lamps and messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall in
traffic, or may cause accidents and severe injuries.
● Never ignore the warning lamps or text messages.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
CAUTION
Failure to heed the warning lamps and text messages when they appear
may result in faults in the vehicle.
Solution
 Do not drive on!
Seek professional advice.
Gently turn the steering wheel to
and fro.
Remove the key from the igni-
tion and then switch the ignition
back on. Check the messages
displayed on the instrument
panel at the same time.
Do not drive on, if the steering
column remains locked after the
ignition has been switched on.
You should obtain professional
assistance.
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Information on the steering
Steering column electronic lock
If the driver's door is opened before the ignition is switched off, the steering
column electronic lock is activated via the ignition key or the sensor built
into the door handle.
Mechanical steering lock
To prevent theft, we recommend you lock the steering before leaving the ve-
hicle.
Please engage steering lock
Parking the vehicle ⇒ p age 183.
Remove the key from the ignition.
Turn the steering wheel slightly until
you hear the steering lock.
Electromechanical power steering
With the power steering system, the assisted steering function automatical-
ly adjusts according to the vehicle speed, the steering torque and the wheel
turning angle. The power steering only works when the engine is running.
You should remember that you will need considerably more power than nor-
mal to steer the vehicle if the power steering is not working correctly or not
at all.
Counter steering assistance system
The counter steering assistance system helps the driver in critical situa-
tions. Additional steering power helps the driver when counter steering.
Unlocking the steering
Turn the steering wheel slightly to
release the steering lock.
Insert the key in the ignition lock.
Hold the steering wheel in this posi-
tion and switch on the ignition.
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