Seat Alhambra 2015 Owner's Manual page 214

The exhaust gases are collected during
CO emis-
2
both driving cycles to calculate carbon di-
sions of
oxide emissions (urban and road). The gas
the combi-
composition is then analysed to evaluate
nation
the CO content and other emissions.
2
Note
● The kerb weight may vary according to the
vehicle equipment. This could raise consump-
tion and the CO emissions slightly.
2
In practice, consumption values could be
●
different to the values calculated based on
the 715/2007/EC or 80/1268/EEC regula-
tions.
Selective catalytic reduction*
(AdBlue)
Introduction
The AdBlue fill level must be checked when
the vehicle is being serviced.
WARNING
If the AdBlue fill level is too low, the vehicle
may not restart after switching the ignition
off. The emergency start or jump start will not
be possible either!
● Top up with AdBlue at the latest 1,000 km
or 600 miles before it runs out.
● Do not allow the AdBlue to run too low.
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Advice
WARNING
AdBlue is an irritant, corrosive liquid that can
cause injuries if it touches the skin, eyes or
respiratory organs.
● If AdBlue get in contact with eyes and skin,
rinse for at least 15 minutes with plenty of
water and seek medical help.
● If the AdBlue is swallowed, wash your
mouth with plenty of water for at least 15 mi-
nutes. Do not try to provoke vomiting unless
recommended by a Doctor. Seek medical ad-
vice immediately.
CAUTION
AdBlue damages surfaces such as painted ve-
hicle parts, plastic, items of clothing and car-
pets. Spilt AdBlue should be removed as
quickly as possible using a damp cloth and
plenty of cold water.
● If the AdBlue has crystallised, remove with
warm water and a sponge.
Control and warning lamps
It lights
Possible cause Solution
up
Stop the vehicle in a
suitable, safe and flat
The engine cannot
 area then top up with
be restarted! The
the minimum quanti-
level of AdBlue is
(red)
ty of AdBlue required
too low.
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page

The engine cannot
Contact a specialised
(red)
be restarted! AdBl- workshop. Have the
ue system malfunc- system checked
with
tion. there.

Refill AdBlue over the
next kilometres or
miles as indicated

The AdBlue reserve
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is low.
(yellow)
recommends contact-
ing a specialised
workshop.

There is a fault in
Contact a specialised
(yellow)
the AdBlue system
workshop. Have the
together or unsuitable AdBl-
system checked
ue fluid has been
with
there.
used.

Several warning and control lamps should
light up for a few seconds when the ignition
is switched on, signalling that the function is
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