Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual page 197

If any of the conditions necessary for the Auto Hold function change while
the vehicle stopped, the system is turned off as is the indicator on the but-
⇒ f ig.
ton 138. The electronic parking brake engages where necessary to
park the vehicle safely ⇒
Conditions for keeping the vehicle at a standstill with Auto Hold:
● The driver's door must be closed.
● The driver's seat belt must be buckled.
● The engine must be running.
● The ASR (TCS) system must be switched on ⇒ p age 183.
Switching Auto Hold on and off manually
button ⇒
Press the
AUTO HOLD
off when the Auto Hold function is switched off.
Permanent Auto Hold connection
The Auto Hold function must be switched on every time the engine is star-
ted. However, to switch the Auto Hold function on permanently, the
must be switched on in the
⇒ p age 62.
Auto Hold works automatically under the following conditions:
All points must be fulfilled simultaneously ⇒
manual gearbox
1. If the vehicle is stopped using the brake pedal on a flat or slope.
2. The engine must be running smoothly.
3. On a slope, the 1st gear is engag-
ed uphill or the reverse gear is en-
gaged for a downhill. The clutch
must be held down.
Upon accelerating and pressing in
the clutch simultaneously, the
brake releases gradually.
Safety First
.
. The control lamp on the button switches
Settings menu, "Autohold" submenu
:
Automatic gearbox
A gear for driving is selected from
R, D or S.
Upon accelerating, the brake re-
leases gradually.
Operating instructions
Auto Hold turns off automatically under the following conditions:
manual gearbox
1. If one of the conditions mentioned in table on page 195 changes.
2. If the engine is not running regularly or if there is a malfunction.
3. When changing to idle speed.
4. If the engine is turned off or stalls. If the engine is switched off.
5. If the driver accelerates while
pressing the clutch in.
6.
WARNING
The Auto Hold technology is limited by the laws of physics. The improved
mark
comfort provided by Auto Hold should never prompt you to take risks.
● Never leave the vehicle running and with the Auto Hold function
switched on.
● Auto Hold cannot always stop the vehicle uphill and downhill (for ex-
ample, if the ground is slippery or frozen).
CAUTION
Before entering an automatic car wash, always switch the Auto Hold func-
tion off, as it could be damaged when the electronic parking brake automat-
ically engages.
Practical tips
Driving
Automatic gearbox
If the selector lever is placed in
neutral (N).
If the vehicle is accelerated.
When one of the wheels has mini-
mal contact with the ground (for
example, on uneven ground).
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Technical Specifications
195