Seat Alhambra 2015 Owner's Manual page 224

Coolant temperature warning lamp and gauge
Fig. 167 Engine coolant temperature gauge
on the instrument panel:
normal area; warning area
C
It lights up
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When driving normally, the needle will re-
main in the middle area. The temperature
may also rise when the engine is working
hard, especially at high outside temperatures
and so the indicator will move quite far to the
right-hand side.
Several warning and control lamps light up
for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds.
cold area;
A B
Gauge position
Possible cause
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Fig. 167
Warning area Excessive engine coolant temperature.
C
Normal area Insufficient engine coolant level.
B
-- Engine coolant system faulty.
Cold area
A
Advice
Solution
Stop the vehicle!
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Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible. Switch off the engine
and wait for it to cool down and for the needle to return to the nor-
mal area. Check the engine coolant level
Check the engine coolant when the engine has cooled and, if it is
low, refill with engine coolant
Although the coolant level is correct, there is a fault.
Do not drive any further.
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Obtain professional assistance.
Avoid revving the engine too much or making it work hard while it
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has not reached normal service temperature.
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