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Practical tips
Replacing a vehicle battery
The batt
ery has been de
veloped to suit the
conditions of its location and has special
safety features. If the battery must be re-
placed, consult a technical service for infor-
mation on electromagnetic compatibility, the
size and maintenance, performance and
safety requirements of the new battery in
your vehicle before you purchase one. SEAT
recommends you have the battery replaced
by a technical service.
Start-Stop systems (
›››
page 245) are equip-
ped with a special battery. Therefore, it must
only be replaced with a battery of the same
specifications.
Automatic disconnection of devices
The intelligent vehicle electrical system auto-
matically implements a range of measures to
prevent the battery from discharging when
high demands are made on it:
●
the idling speed is increased so that the al-
ternator provides more electricity.
●
where necessary, the power of the most
powerful devices is reduced or even com-
pletely disconnected.
●
On starting the engine, the power supply
from the 12-volt power sockets and the ciga-
rette lighter may be interrupted for a short
time.
The on-board management program cannot
always prevent the battery from running flat.
For example, if the ignition is left on for a long
period with the engine off or if the side lights
or parking lights are left on while the vehicle is
stationary.
WARNING
●
Alw
ays use only maintenance free bat-
teries that do not run flat alone and whose
properties, specifications and size corre-
spond to the standard battery. The specifi-
cations are indicated on the battery case.
●
Before starting any work on the batteries,
you must read and observe the warnings
›››
in General information on page 328.
For the sake of the environment
Batteries contain toxic substances such
as sulphuric acid and l
ead. They must be
disposed of appropriately and must not be
disposed of with ordinary household waste.
Wheels
Wheel
s and t
yres
Introduction
The SEAT Alhambra is equipped as standard
with anti-punctur
e technology tyres (Conti-
Seal). In the event of a puncture or air leak of
up to 5 mm, the tyre seals the hole with a pro-
tective layer inside the tread.
The inclusion of this technology means that
there is no type of spare wheel included in
the vehicle's equipment.
SEAT recommend that all work on tyres and
wheels is carried out by a specialised work-
shop. These workshops have the necessary
special tools and replacement parts, trained
personnel and facilities for disposing of the
old tyres while respecting the environment.
SEAT recommends taking your car in for
technical service.
General notes
–
When driving with ne
w t
yres, be especially
careful during the first 500 km (300 miles).
–
If you have to drive over a kerb or similar
obstacle, drive very slowly and as near as
possible at a right angle to the obstacle.
330
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