Seat Alhambra 2010 Owners Manual

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Interior monitoring system and anti-tow system*
The interior monitoring system triggers the alarm if the vehicle is locked and
movement is detected inside the vehicle. The anti-tow system triggers the alarm if the vehicle is locked when the system detects the vehicle is being
raised.
Switching on the interior monitoring and the anti-tow systems
Close the storage compartment Ÿfig. 52 on the roof console otherwise
the interior of monitoring function (arrow) may not work without restrictions.
Use the key to lock the vehicle. If the antitheft alarm is turned on, the interior
monitoring and the anti-tow systems are also activated.
Switching off the interior monitoring and the anti-tow systems
To turn off the system, the reading light on the button Ÿfig. 51 must be lit.
To turn on the reading light, remove the key from the ignition or open a door.
xPush the button. A yellow warning lamp will light up in the button
until the vehicle is locked.
xLock all doors and tailgate.
xUse the key to lock the vehicle. The interior monitor and / or anti-towing
alarm are switched off until the next time the vehicle is locked.
To turn off the interior monitoring and anti-tow systems before unlocking the
vehicle, for example in the following situations:
xWhen leaving animals inside the vehicle ’ Ÿpage 83.
xWhen the vehicle must be loaded.
xWhen the vehicle is being transported, for example, by ferry.
xWhen the vehicle must be towed with the axle raised.
Risk of false alarms
The interior monitoring system only operates correctly if the vehicle is
completely closed. Observe legal requirements. The alarm may be acciden-
tally triggered in the following cases:
xWhen a window is completely or partially open.
xIf the sunglasses storage compartment in the roof console is open.
xWhen the panorama sliding sunroof is completely or partially open.
Fig. 51 Driver's seat:
button for switching off
the interior monitoring
system and the anti-tow
system.
Fig. 52 On the roof
console: interior moni-
toring sensors.
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xWhen suspended objects are hung from the interior mirror (air freshener)
or there are loose papers in the vehicle.
xIf the separation net is fitted and moves (due to heating).
xDue to a vibrating mobile telephone inside the vehicle.
Note
Upon activating the alarm, if any door or the tailgate is open, only the alarm
will be activated. The interior monitoring and anti-tow systems will only be
activated when the doors and tailgate are fully closed.

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Doors
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
xVehicle key set Ÿpage 78
xCentral locking and locking system Ÿpage 83
xEmergency locking and unlocking Ÿpage 348
WARNING
If a door is not correctly closed, it could open unexpectedly when driving
and cause serious injuries.
xAlways stop immediately and close the door.
xWhen closing, ensure that the door has closed correctly. A closed door
should be flush with the corresponding parts of the bodywork.
xOpen and close doors only when nobody is in the way of the door.
WARNING
A door held open by its retainer could be blown closed by the wind or close
if the vehicle is on a hill causing injury.
xWhen opening and closing doors, always use the door handle.
Warning indicator
Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched. This signals that the lamp is working properly. They
will switch off after a few seconds.
If a door is open or incorrectly closed, the indicator
 or o on the instrument
panel will light.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, a symbol may be displayed on the
instrument panel screen instead of the warning lamp. The indication is also
visible when the ignition is switched off. The indication disappears around 15
seconds after the vehicle has been locked.
Sliding doors
Introduction
Additional information:
xVehicle key set Ÿpage 78
xCentral locking and locking system Ÿpage 83
xEmergency locking and unlocking Ÿpage 348
lights upPossible causeSolution
oAt least one vehicle door is
open or not correctly shut.› Stop driving immediately!
Open the corresponding door
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WARNING
If a sliding door is not correctly closed, it could open unexpectedly when
driving and cause serious injuries.
xAlways stop immediately and close the sliding door.
xWhen closing, ensure that the sliding door has closed correctly. A
closed sliding door should be flush with the corresponding parts of the
bodywork.
xOnly open and close sliding doors when no body is in the way of the
door.
WARNING
If a sliding door is not fully open, it could close unexpectedly and cause
serious injuries.
xAlways open the sliding door fully.
WARNING
Opening sliding doors while driving is dangerous. The sliding door could
be pushed open or closed when the vehicle accelerates and brakes causing
serious injuries.
xNever open the sliding doors when the vehicle is in movement.
Manually opening and closing the sliding door
FunctionNecessary operations
Open the sliding door from the
inside.When the sliding door is released, open
the door fully by pulling on the outside
handle.
Opening the sliding door from
the inside.When the sliding door is released, open
the door fully by pulling on its interior
handle Ÿfig. 53 .
Closing the sliding door.
Pull on the inside or outside door handle
and close the sliding door by pushing
gently. Make sure that the sliding door is
closed properly.
Fig. 53 On the sliding
door. door handle .A1
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Opening and closing the sliding door electrically*
All of the electric sliding doors can be opened and closed manually using
more force.
Note
When the fuel tank cover is open, the right-hand side electric sliding door is
locked and can only be opened manually.
Note
If the window of a sliding door is lowered them this door cannot open fully.
Fig. 54 On the instru-
ment panel, on the remote
control key and on the
interior lining of the
sliding door: Button for
opening and closing the
electric sliding door.
FunctionNecessary operations
Opens the sliding door electri-
cally.
Press the Ÿfig. 54 button on the instru-
ment panel, on the remote control key
and on the interior lining of the sliding
door. The sliding door opens with the
rollback anti-trap function as long as the
button is not pressed again.
Pull briefly on the interior or exterior han-
dle the door. The sliding door opens
automatically.
Closing the sliding door electri-
cally.
Press the Ÿfig. 54 button on the instru-
ment panel, on the remote control key
and on the interior lining of the sliding
door. The sliding door closes with the
rollback anti-trap function as long as the
button is not pressed again. As it closes,
a warning sound is given.
Pull briefly on the interior or exterior han-
dle the door. The sliding door closes with
the roll-back function. As it closes, a
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Rollback anti-trap function of the electric sliding doors
The rollback anti-trap function of the electric sliding doors can reduce the risk
of injury when opening and closing the sliding doors Ÿ.
If an object gets in the way of the sliding door while it is closing, it opens
again.
If an object gets in the way of the sliding door while it is opening, the door
stops moving.
xCheck the reason for which the sliding door does not open or close.
xTry to open or close the sliding door again.
To close the sliding door without the rollback anti-trap function
xTurn off the ignition and turn it on again.
xPress and hold the Ÿpage 94, fig. 54 button. The sliding door
closes with full force.
WARNING
Closing the electric windows without the anti-trap function can cause
serious injury.
xAlways close the sliding doors carefully.
xNobody should ever get in the way of the electric sliding doors, espe-
cially when closing without the anti-trap function.
xThe anti-trap function does not prevent fingers or other parts of the
body getting pinched against the window frame and causing injury.
Electric child safety lock
The electric child safety lock avoids opening and locking of the sliding door
and its electric windows from the inside so that children cannot accidentally
open the door while the vehicle is being driven. Using the left-hand side
Ÿfig. 55 or right-hand side button, the child safety lock is activated
on the left hand side or right-hand side respectively.
Turning on and off the electric child safety
The yellow indicator
r indicates that the function is on for the corresponding
button.
In the menu Configuration - Convenience the electric child safety function can
be configured to turn on automatically when the engine starts Ÿpage 70.
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FunctionNecessary operations
To switch system on:Press the button Ÿfig. 55 o .
The system switches
off:Press the button again.
Fig. 55 In the driver door:
electric child safety locks
buttons.
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WARNING
When the electric child safety function is activated, the sliding door can be
opened from the outside only.
xNever leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle if the doors
are to be locked. Therefore, passengers will be locked inside the vehicle.
They could be trapped in the car in an emergency and will not be able to get
themselves to safety. Individuals locked in the vehicle can be exposed to
very high or very low temperatures.
xDepending on the time of the year, temperatures inside a locked and
closed vehicle can be extremely high or extremely low resulting in serious
injuries and illness or even death, particularly for young children.

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Ta i l g a t e
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
xCentral locking Ÿpage 83
xTransporting Ÿpage 13
xEmergency locking and unlocking Ÿpage 348
WARNING
Careless and unsuitable locking, opening and closing of the tailgate can
cause accidents and serious injury.
xOpen and close the tailgate only when nobody is in the way.
xDo not close the tailgate by pushing it down with your hand on the rear
window. The rear window could break and cause injury.
xEnsure the tailgate is locked after closing, otherwise, it may open unex-
pectedly while driving. A closed tailgate should be flush with the corre-
sponding parts of the bodywork.
xAlways keep the tailgate closed while driving to avoid toxic gases
entering the passenger compartment.
xDo not open the tailgate when there is a load carrier installed. Likewise,
the tailgate cannot be opened when a load is attached to it, for example
bicycles. An open tailgate could close itself if there is an additional weight
on it. If necessary, press down on the tailgate and remove the load.
xClose and lock both the tailgate and all the other doors when you are
not using the vehicle. Ensure that nobody remains inside the vehicle.
xNever allow children to play inside or around the vehicle without super-
vision, especially if the tailgate is open. Children could enter the luggage
compartment, close the tailgate and become trapped. Depending on the
time of the year, temperatures inside a locked and closed vehicle can be extremely high or extremely low resulting in serious injuries and illness or
even death, particularly for young children.
xNever leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle. If the
vehicle key or the central locking button is used, they may be locked in the
vehicle.
Caution
Before opening the tailgate, ensure that there is sufficient free space to open
and close it, for example if you are towing a trailer or in a garage.
Warning indicator
Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched. This signals that the lamp is working properly. They
will switch off after a few seconds.
A warning appears on the instrument panel
˜ if the tailgate is open or not
properly closed.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, a symbol may be displayed on the
instrument panel screen instead of the warning lamp. The indication is also
visible when the ignition is switched off. The indication disappears around 15
seconds after the vehicle has been locked.
lights upPossible causeSolution
˜The tailgate is open or not
correctly shut.› Stop driving immediately!
Open the tailgate and close it
again.
WARNING (continued)

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WARNING
If the tailgate is not correctly closed, it could open unexpectedly when
driving and cause serious injuries.
xAlways stop immediately and close the tailgate.
xEnsure that the tailgate has been locked into place by the element on
the lock carrier when you close it.
Opening the tailgate
Before opening the tailgate, always remove any load on its luggage rack
Ÿ.
Opening with the ignition key
Press the button on the vehicle key until the tailgate opens automatically.
To open using the centre console control
Press the button on the centre console Ÿfig. 56. The tailgate will be
automatically opened.
The button is still operative when the ignition is switched off.
Opening the tailgate with the button
xUnlock the vehicle or open a door.
xRaise the tailgate using the button Ÿfig. 57 (arrow).
WARNING
Unsuitable or careless unlocking and opening of the tailgate could cause
serious injuries.
Fig. 56 Detailed view of
the centre console: button
for unlocking the tailgate.
Fig. 57 Opening the tail-
gate from the exterior
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xIf there is a loaded luggage carrier on the tailgate, it could be unlocked
or open but not recognised as such. An unlocked or open tailgate could
open unexpectedly while driving.
Note
At outside temperatures of less than 0 °C (+32 °F), the pressurised gas struts
cannot always automatically lift the tailgate. In this case, open the tailgate
manually.
Closing the tailgate
Closing the tailgate
xGrab the handgrip inside the tailgate Ÿfig. 58 (arrow).
xPush the tailgate downwards until it locks into place in the lock.
xEnsure that it is correctly closed by pulling on it firmly.
Locking the tailgate
If you unlock the vehicle without opening any doors or the tailgate, it will lock
again automatically after 30 seconds. This function prevents the vehicle from
remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake.
Locking is only possible when the tailgate is correctly and fully closed.
xThe tailgate is also locked by a central locking.
xIf the vehicle tailgate is locked or unlocked using the button, when it
is closed once more it will lock automatically.
xA closed but not locked tailgate will lock automatically at a speed above
about 9 km/h ( 7 mph).
WARNING
Unsuitable or careless closing and locking of the tailgate could cause
serious injuries.
xNever allow children to play inside or around the vehicle without super-
vision, especially if the tailgate is open. Children could enter the luggage
compartment, close the tailgate and become trapped. A locked vehicle can
be subjected to extremely high and low temperatures, depending on the
time of year, thus causing serious injuries/illness and even death.
Note
Before closing the tailgate, make sure that the key has not been left inside the
boot.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 58 Tailgate open:
hand grip.
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