Seat Alhambra 2019, Owner'S Manual, Page: 255 / 380

Start and driving
Gear-change recommenda-
tion
Selecting the optimal gear
Depending on the equipment on the instru-
ment panel screen, a recommendation is
shown with the gear that should be engaged
to optimise consumption.
Display Meaning

Optimum gear.

Recommendation to change up a
gear.

Recommendation to change down
a gear.
Information regarding the “cleanliness” of
the particulate filter
When the exhaust system detects that the
particulate filter is close to saturation, this
system’s self-cleaning function recommends
the optimal gear for that function
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WARNING
The gear change recommendation is an
auxiliary function and in no case should be
a substitute for careful driving.
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Responsibility for selecting the correct
gear, depending on the circumstances,
rests solely with the driver.
For the sake of the environment
Selecting the correct gear can help to save
fuel.
Note
The recommended gear indication turns off
when the clutch pedal is pressed or when
the lever is removed from the tiptronic posi-
tion.
Steering
Information relating to different ve-
hicle processes.
Electro-mechanical power steering adapts
electronically to the speed of the car, torque
and steering angle.
Even if the power steering fails or the engine
is stopped, it is possible to continue to rotate
the steering wheel as long as the key remains
in the ignition lock, but more force must be
applied.
Electronic steering column lock
Vehicles with Keyless Access: the steering
column locks when the driver's door is
opened and the ignition is switched off.
Therefore, the vehicle should be at a stand-
still and, where applicable, the selector lever
in position
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If the driver door is opened before the ignition
is switched off, the steering column electronic
lock is activated via the ignition key or the
sensor built into the door handle.
Steering assist
This help assists the driver in critical situa-
tions. It recommends turning the steering
wheel to perform a corrective manoeuvre
(counter-steering), turning slightly to avoid
skidding
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WARNING
Steering assist helps the driver in critical
situations. The driver is the person who has
to control the vehicle's steering at all times.
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