ignition Seat Alhambra 2010 Owner's Guide

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Description of the central locking system
The central locking system allows all doors and the tailgate to be locked and
unlocked centrally.
xFrom outside, using the vehicle key.
xFrom inside, by pushing the central locking button Ÿpage 85.
In the submenu Convenience in the Configuration menu, or by visiting a
specialized workshop, special functions of the central locking system can be
switched on or off Ÿpage 70.
In case of a vehicle key fault or central locking system fault, all doors can be
locked or unlocked manually.
Locking the vehicle after the airbags have been deployed
If the airbags are deployed due to an accident, the vehicle will be automati-
cally and completely unlocked. Depending on the amount of damage, the
vehicle can be locked following an accident in the following ways:
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the outside
FunctionNecessary operations
Locking the vehicle
from within:– Turn off the ignition and turn it on again.
– Push the central locking button .
Locking the vehicle
from the outside:– Turn off the ignition and turn it on again.
OR: – Remove the key from the ignition.
– Open any door just once.
– Lock the vehicle with the key.
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Fig. 46 Buttons on the
vehicle key.
Fig. 47 Buttons on the
key of vehicles with
sliding doors.

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a Attention: Depending on the selected function in the central locking
submenu Convenience, you may push the button twice Ÿpage 70 to
unlock all doors and the tailgate.
The vehicle key only locks and unlocks the vehicle if it is within range of the
vehicle and if the batteries have enough power. When locking, the vehicle's
indicators will blink.
If the driver's door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked with the key. If you
unlock the vehicle without opening any doors or the tailgate, it will lock again
automatically after a few seconds. This function prevents the vehicle from
remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake.
Convenience open/close function
xSee "Electric windows: functions" Ÿpage 102.
xSee "Panorama sliding sunroof: operation" Ÿpage 106.
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside
The central locking button is still operative when the ignition is switched off.
The central locking button is only deactivated if the "Safe" security system is
activated Ÿpage 88.
Please note the following when you use the central locking button to lock your
vehicle:
xDo not turn on the "Safe" security system Ÿpage 88.
xDo not turn on the antitheft alarm.
xIt will not be possible to open the doors or the tailgate from the outside
this may offer extra safety, when stopped at traffic lights for example.
FunctionHandling the buttons on the vehicle
Unlocking the vehicle.Press button . Keep it pushed for the
convenience opening.
Lock the vehicle.Press button . Keep it pushed for the
convenience locking function.
Unlocking the tailgate.Press button .
Open the sliding door.Ÿpage 92.
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Push the button Ÿfig. 48:
Unlocking the vehicle.
Lock the vehicle.
Fig. 48 In the driver door:
central locking button.
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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a When does the system trigger an alarm?
The anti-theft alarm siren will be triggered for about 30 seconds accompa-
nied by optical warning signals for about five minutes when the vehicle is
locked and the following unauthorised actions are taken:
xWhen the door is mechanically unlocked using the vehicle key without
turning the ignition within the following 15 seconds.
xA door is opened.
xThe bonnet is opened.
xThe tailgate is opened.
xWhen the ignition is switched on with a non-authorised key.
xWhen the vehicle battery is disconnected.
xWhen there is movement inside the vehicle (vehicles with interior moni-
toring).
xWhen the vehicle is towed (vehicles with anti-tow system)
xWhen the vehicle is lifted (vehicles with anti-tow system).
xTransporting the vehicle on a ferry or by railroad (vehicles with an anti-tow
system or passenger compartment monitoring).
xUnhitch a trailer connected to the antitheft alarm Ÿpage 260.
How to turn OFF the alarm
Unlock the vehicle with the unlocking button on the key or turn on the ignition
with a valid key.
Note
The alarm will be triggered once more when anybody enters the same zone of
surveillance or any other zone. If, for example, after opening a door, the tail-
gate is also opened.
Note
The antitheft alarm is not activated when the vehicle is locked from within
using the central locking button .
Note
If the driver's door is unlocked mechanically with the key, only the driver's
door is unlocked, the rest of the doors remain locked. Only when the ignition
has been turned on will the other doors be available - but not unlocked - and
the central locking button activated.
Note
If the vehicle battery is run down or flat then the antitheft alarm will not
operate correctly.
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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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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
and close it immediately.

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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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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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Electric windows
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
xSEAT information system Ÿpage 70
xCentral locking and locking system Ÿpage 83
WARNING
Careless use of the electric windows can cause serious injury.
xOnly operate the electric windows when nobody is in the way.
xNever leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle if the doors
are to be locked. The windows cannot be opened in case of an emergency.
xAlways take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle. After
turning off the ignition, the windows can be opened and closed for a short
time using the buttons on the door as long as the driver's door or
passenger side door is not open.
xWhen transporting children in the rear seats, always deactivate the rear
electric windows with the child safety lock so that they cannot be opened
and closed.

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Opening and closing the electric windows
Buttons on the driver door
Legend for the fig. 60:
For the front electric windows.
For the sliding door electric windows.
To lock the sliding doors and their windows.Opening and closing the windows
After turning off the ignition, the windows can be opened and closed for a
short time using the buttons on the door as long as the driver's door or
passenger side door is not open. When the key is removed from the ignition
and the driver's door is open, all of the electric windows can be opened or
closed using the corresponding button on the driver's door. After a few
seconds, the convenience opening or closing function will begin
Ÿpage 104.
Electric windows: functions
One-touch opening and closing
The one-touch automatic opening and closing is used to open or close the
windows completely. It will not be necessary to hold the button of the corre-
sponding electric window.
For the one-touch closing function: pull up on the button for the window to
the second position.
For the one-touch opening function: Push down the button for the window to
the second position.
Fig. 60 In the driver door:
Buttons for front and rear
electric windows and
child safety lock.
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A2
A3
FunctionNecessary operations
Opening:Press button .
Closing:Push the button .
To stop the one
touch function:Press or pull on the corresponding window button.
Press the button for the electronic child safety
lock to deactivate the controls for the windows on the
sliding doors and to lock these doors Ÿpage 92. The
button will light up.


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