Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual page 174

172 Driving
Key not authorised for the vehicle
If a key which is not authorised for this vehicle is inserted in the ignition
lock, it can be removed as follows:
● Automatic gearbox: the key cannot be removed from the ignition lock.
Press and release the selector lever locking button. Key can be removed
from the vehicle.
● Manual gearbox: Remove the key from the ignition.
WARNING
Unsuitable or careless use of the vehicle key could result in serious in-
jury.
● Always take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle. The
engine could accidentally be started and electrical equipment such as
the windows could accidentally be operated resulting in serious injury.
● Never leave children or disabled people alone in the car. They could
be trapped in the car in an emergency and will not be able to get them-
selves to safety. For example, depending on the time of the year, temper-
atures inside a locked and closed vehicle can be extremely high or ex-
tremely low resulting in serious injuries and illness or even death, partic-
ularly for young children.
● Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. The
steering may lock and it will not be possible to turn the steering wheel.
Note
● If the key is left in the ignition lock with the engine off for long periods,
the vehicle battery will run flat.
● For automatic gearbox vehicles the key can only be removed from the ig-
nition lock if the gear selector lever is in position P. In this case, press and
release the selector lever locking button.
Starting the engine
Complete operations only in the sequence given:
Step
Press the brake pedal and keep pressed until step 5 has been
1.
completed.
In vehicles with a manual gearbox: Press the clutch pedal all
1 a.
the way and keep pressed until the engine starts.
Put the gearstick in neutral or the selector lever in position P
2.
or N.
Only in vehicles with diesel engine: To preheat, turn the key
3. in the ignition lock to position
lights up in the control panel .
Turn the key in the ignition lock to position
4.
not press the accelerator.
When the engine has started, release the key in the ignition
5.
lock.
If the engine does not start, stop the process and try again af-
6.
ter one minute.
Disconnect the electronic parking brake when you wish to
7.
start driving ⇒ p age 183.
WARNING
Never leave the vehicle unattended if the engine is running. The vehicle
could move off suddenly, especially if it is in gear, resulting in an acci-
dent and serious injury.
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