ignition Seat Alhambra 2010 Owner's Guide

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To stop the one touch function: Push or pull on the button of the corre-
sponding window.
Restoring one-touch opening and closing
The one-touch opening and closing function is not active after the vehicle
battery has been disconnected or is flat and will have to be reset.
xClose all windows and doors.
xPull the button of the corresponding window and hold it for one second in
this position.
xRelease the button and pull upwards and hold again. The one-touch func-
tion is now ready for operation.
The automatic one-touch electric windows can be reinitialised individually or
several at a time.
Convenience opening and closing function
The electric windows can be opened or closed from outside using the vehicle
key:
xHold in the unlocking for locking button for the vehicle. All windows which
function electrically will be either opened or closed.
xTo interrupt the function, release the locking or unlocking button.
During convenience closing, first the windows and then the sliding sunroof
will be closed.
In the Configuration - convenience menu, there are different settings for oper-
ating the windows Ÿpage 70.
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.
Note
The one-touch function and roll-back function will not work if there is a
malfunction in the electric windows. Visit a specialist workshop.
Electric Windows anti-trap function
The anti-trap function of the electric windows can reduce the risk of injury
when opening and closing the electric windows Ÿ. If a window is not able
to close because it is stiff or because of an obstruction, it will automatically
open again.
xCheck why the window does not close.
xAttempt to close the window again.
xIf you try within the following 10 seconds and the window closes with
difficulty or there is an obstruction once again, the one-touch closing will stop
working for 10 seconds.
xIf the window is still obstructed, it will stop at the corresponding position.
When the button is operated within 10 seconds, the window will close
without the anti-trap function Ÿ.
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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a To close windows without the anti-trap function
xAttempt to close the corresponding electric window within 10 seconds
after by holding the button. The window is closed without the anti-trap func-
tion, deactivated for a short time.
xAfter more than 10 seconds, the anti-trap function is reactivated. The
window will stop once again if there is another difficulty or obstacle.
xIf the window will still not close, visit a specialised workshop.
WARNING
Closing the electric windows without the anti-trap function can cause
serious injury.
xAlways close the electric windows carefully.
xNobody should be in the way of the electric windows, especially when
the anti-trap function is deactivated.
xThe anti-trap function does not prevent fingers or other parts of the
body getting pinched against the window frame and causing injury.
Note
The anti-trap function also operates if the windows are closed from the
outside of the vehicle using the ignition key for convenience closing
Ÿpage 104.

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Panorama sliding sunroof*
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
xSEAT information system Ÿpage 70
xCentral locking and locking system Ÿpage 83
xEmergency locking and unlocking Ÿpage 348
WARNING
Careless use of the panorama sliding sunroof can cause serious injury.
xOnly close the panorama sliding sunroof and the sunshade when
nobody is in the way.
xAlways take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle.
xNever leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if
they have access to the keys. Uncontrolled use of the key could lock the
vehicle, start the engine, turn on the ignition and operate the sliding
sunroof.
xThe sliding sunroof can be operated for up to about ten minutes after
the ignition has been switched off, provided the driver door and the front
passenger door are not opened.
Note
In case of a fault in the operation of the sliding sunroof, the anti-trap function
will not operate correctly. Visit a specialist workshop.
Opening or closing the panorama sliding sunroof
To unfold the panorama sliding sunroof, the switch must be in the position
.
Fig. 61 On the interior
roof lining: use the rotary
button to open and close.
Fig. 62 On the interior
roof lining: Press the
button and pull on it to lift
and close the sliding
sunroof.
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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a The panorama sliding sunroof will only work with the ignition on. The sliding
sunroof can be operated for up to about ten minutes after the ignition has
been switched off, provided the driver door and the front passenger door are
not opened.
Opening or closing the sunshade
The sliding sunroof can be operated for up to about ten minutes after the igni-
tion has been switched off, provided the driver door and the front passenger
door are not opened.
FunctionSwitch settingNecessary operations
Ÿpage 106, fig. 61
To open the sliding
sunroof completely:
Rotate the switch to the
required position.To choose the con-
venience position
for the sliding sun-
roof:
To close the sliding
sunroof completely:
Ÿpage 106, fig. 62
To completely
deploy the roof
deflector:Briefly push the switch up
(arrow).
To stop automatic
operation: or Briefly push the button
again back or pull on it.
To completely close
the roof deflector:Briefly push the switch up
(arrow).
To set the intermedi-
ate position: or
Holding the button or hold
it back until the roof is in
the required position.
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AB
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AD
ADAE
AE
ADAE
FunctionNecessary operations
To open completely
(automatic):Press the button Ÿfig. 63 briefly.
To stop automatic
operation:Press the button Ÿfig. 63 or Ÿfig. 63 .
To set the intermedi-
ate position:Hold the button Ÿfig. 63 or Ÿfig. 63 until
the required position is reached.
To close completely
(automatic):Press the button Ÿfig. 63 briefly.
Fig. 63 On the interior
roof lining: switches for
the sunshade.
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Panorama sliding sunroof: operation
Convenience open/close function
The panorama sliding sunroof can be opened or closed from outside the
vehicle using the vehicle key:
xHold in the unlocking for locking button for the vehicle. The panorama
sliding sunroof is adjusted or closes.
xRelease the unlock or lock button to stop the function.
During convenience closing, first the windows and then the sliding sunroof
will be closed.
Note
The sliding sunroof rotary button remains in the last position selected if the
roof is closed using convenience closing from outside the vehicle and will
have to be re-positioned the next time you drive.
Anti-trap function of the panorama sliding sunroof and the
sunshade
The anti-trap function reduces the risk of injury when opening and closing the
panorama sliding sunroof and sunshade Ÿ. When the panorama sliding
sunroof or the sunshade encounter difficulty or an obstacle when closing,
they will stop and reopen.
xCheck why the panorama sliding sunroof or the sunshade did not close.
xAttempt to close the panorama sliding sunroof or sunshade once again.
xIf the panorama sliding sunroof or sunshade is still obstructed, it will stop
at the corresponding position. Now close the panorama sliding sunroof or
sunshade without the anti-trap function.Closing without the roll-back function
xThe Ÿpage 106, fig. 61 switch should be in the “closed” position
.
xPanorama sliding sunroof: Within five seconds of triggering the anti-trap
function, pull the control all the way back Ÿpage 106, fig. 62 (arrow E) until
the panorama sliding sunroof closes fully.
xSunshade: Within five seconds of triggering the anti-trap function, push
the Ÿpage 107, fig. 63 button until the sunshade closes completely.
xThe panorama sliding sunroof or sunshade close without the anti-trap
function.
xIf the panorama sliding sunroof still cannot be closed, visited a special-
ised workshop.
WARNING
Closing the panorama sliding sunroof or sunshade without the anti-trap
function can cause serious injuries.
xAlways close the panorama sliding sunroof carefully.
xNobody should be in the way of the panorama sliding sunroof or
sunshade, especially when they are closed 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.
Note
The anti-trap function is activated if the windows and the panorama sliding
sunroof are closed from the outside of the vehicle using the ignition key for
convenience closing Ÿpage 104.
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Programming the garage door remote control
Functions from up to 3 different remote controls for different products can be
transferred to the buttons on the sunshade ( for example, the electric system
for a gateway or a garage door, a house alarm or a lighting system).Before programming
xBefore programming the garage remote control, always read the instruc-
tion manual from the product manufacturer.
xAlways stop your vehicle safe distance from the system.
xWhen programming, turn on the ignition but do not start the engine.
Before programming the unit for the first time:
xPress the buttons and until the indicator above the button begins
to blink.
xRelease both buttons. This erases the factory settings. There is no need to
do this again to program the remaining buttons.
xHowever, if you hold in the buttons for more time, the factory settings will
be re-established.
Programming
xBefore programming, carry out the initial steps Ÿpage 110.
xPut your system's remote control, for example the remote to operate the
garage door, within 30 cm of the sunshade button Ÿfig. 64. If this is too far
away, you may have to repeat the procedure.
xNow, simultaneously hold in the button on your system's remote control
and the button , or until the indicator above the button blinks, first
slowly then more quickly Ÿfig. 65.
xRelease both buttons. The function from your system's remote control is
transferred to the corresponding button.
To transfer other functions to other buttons of the garage door remote control,
repeat the procedure described above with the button to be programmed.
Synchronising a remote control with a variable code
xBefore programming, carry out the initial steps Ÿpage 110.
xProgram the remote control Ÿpage 110.
Fig. 64 Radio frequency
remote control and control
buttons on the sunshade.
Fig. 65 To program: Press
the buttons on the garage
door control and the
remote control simultane-
ously.
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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a
xSearch the manufacturer's instructions manual for the garage door or
gate to find the “setting button” for the power motor to synchronise a new
remote control.
xAfter pressing the “settings button” on the power motor, you have a
maximum of 30 seconds to press the button , or . Press the same
button once more to complete the process. For some systems, the button
must be pressed the third time.
Erasing the programming for all buttons
SEAT recommends erasing the programming for all buttons when selling or
loaning your vehicle.
xBefore programming, carry out the initial steps Ÿpage 110.
xPress the buttons and until the indicator above the button begins
to blink.
xRelease both buttons. All of the programmed functions are erased.
After programming
Check the garage door remote control Ÿpage 111, “Using the garage door
remote control”.
Using the garage door remote control
The vehicle must be within range of the garage door or gate power motor.
xWith the engine running or the ignition on, push the corresponding
button on the sunshade Ÿ.
WARNING
Careless use of the garage remote control can cause serious injury.
xOnly use the remote control when you can see the garage door and that
there is nobody in its way.
Caution
Use of inappropriate batteries may damage the remote control. For this
reason, always replace the dead battery with another of the same voltage,
size and specifications.
For the sake of the environment
Please dispose of your used batteries correctly and with the utmost respect
for the environment.
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FaultPossible causePossible solution
Garage door or
electric system is
not working.
The batteries of
remote control are
flat.Change the batteries.
The remote control is
too far away or the
transmission angle
was to large.Vary the distance and the angle
to the receiver.
The garage door or
electric system are
not compatible.The system does not corre-
spond to legal requirements
and must be replaced.
Programming was
not completed cor-
rectly.Program the remote control
once more.

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Warning lamps
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.
WARNING
If the warning lamps and messages are ignored, the vehicle may stall in
traffic, or may cause accidents and severe injuries.
xNever ignore the warning lamps or text messages.
xStop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
xPark the vehicle at a suitable distance away from the traffic ensuring
that the exhaust system is not in contact with inflammable material, for
example, dry grass, fuel, oil, etc.
xA faulty vehicle represents a risk of accident for the driver and for other
road users. If necessary, switch on the hazard warning lamps and put out
the warning triangle to advise other drivers.
Caution
Failure to heed the warning lamps and text messages when they appear may
result in faults in the vehicle.
lights upPossible causeSolution

Driving light totally or partially
faulty.
Replace the corresponding
bulb Ÿpage 360.
If all the bulbs are OK, the vehi-
cle should be taken to a spe-
cialised workshop if necessary.
Fault in adaptive light.Ÿpage 118.

Rear fog light switched on.
Ÿpage 116.
Fog lights switched on

Left or right turn signal.
The warning lamp flashes twice
as fast when a vehicle or trailer
turn signal is faulty.If necessary, check the vehicle
and trailer lighting.
Headlight on or flasher on.Ÿpage 115.
+Headlight adjustment (Light
Assist) on.Ÿpage 117.
flashesPossible causeSolution
Fault in the adaptive light sys-
tem.Contact a specialist workshop
Ÿpage 117.

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a
Turn signal and main beam lever
Move the lever to the required position:
Right turn signal. Right-hand parking light (ignition switched off)
Ÿpage 117.
Left turn signal. Left-hand parking light (ignition switched off)
Ÿpage 117.
Main beam switched on Ÿ. The indicator lamp
 will light up on the
instrument panel.
Flashing the headlamps. The flashed beam comes on if the lever is
pressed. The indicator lamp
 will light up.
Push the lever all the way down to turn off the corresponding function.
Convenience indicators
For the convenience turn signals, move the lever as far as possible upwards
or downwards and release the lever. The turn signal will flash three times.
The control turn signals are switched on and off from the menu Lights&
Visibility on the instrument panel display Ÿpage 70. This function can be disconnected at a specialised workshop for those vehicles which do not have
the menu Lights & Visibility.
WARNING
Incorrect use of the headlamps may cause accidents and serious injury, as
the main beam may distract or dazzle other drivers.
Note
The turn signal only works when the ignition is switched on. The hazard
warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off Ÿpage 345.
Note
If a turn signal on the vehicle or trailer is faulty, the warning lamp flashes
twice as fast as usual.
Note
The main beam headlights can only be switched on if the dipped beam head-
lights are already on.
Fig. 66 Turn signal and
main beam lever.
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Turning on and off lights
The legal requirements regarding the use of vehicle lights in each country
must be observed.
In vehicles with tow bar fitted as standard: If the trailer is connected electri-
cally and is fitted with a rear fog light, this is automatically switched off on the
vehicle.
Turn the light switch to the required position Ÿfig. 67:
Fog lights
The warning lamps
or
on the light switch also indicate that the fog
lights are switched on.
Fig. 67 Next to the steering wheel: diagram of some of
the types of light switch.
when the ignition is turned offwhen the ignition is on
/Fog lights, dipped beam and
side lights off.Lights off or daytime driving light
on.
!54/The guidance lights may be
switched on.Automatic dipped beam control
or daytime driving light on.
Side light on.Side light on.

Dipped beam off; if necessary,
the side light comes on for a
time.Dipped beam switched on.