remote control Seat Alhambra 2010 Owner's Manual

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Contents
Manual structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dear SEAT Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the seat position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child seats (accessories) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Integrated child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cockpit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SEAT information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle key set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking and locking system . . . . . . . . . .
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sliding doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Panorama sliding sunroof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Garage door remote control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and visibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen wiper and washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear vision mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and storage compartments. . . . . . . . . .
Seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Centre armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof carrier system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray and cigarette lighter* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toll card reader* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning . .
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary heater* (additional heater) . . . . . . . . .
Driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping and starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Braking, stopping and parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Start assist systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking sensor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Park Assist system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Assist system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control system* (CCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dynamic chassis control* (DCC) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre monitoring systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Practical tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving and the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ecological driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine management and exhaust gas purification
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle maintenance and cleaning . . . . . . . .
Care and cleaning the vehicle exterior . . . . . . . .
Caring for and cleaning the vehicle interior . . . .
Notes for the user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories, parts replacement and
modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories, replacement of parts and
modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selective Catalytic Reduction* (AdBlue) . . . . . .
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Airbag system41
Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a
xOccupants of the front and outer rear seats must never carry any other
people, pets or objects in the deployment space between them and the
airbags.
xThe built-in coat hooks should be used only for lightweight clothing. Do
not leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
xDo not mount accessories on the doors.
xDo not fit curtains to the windows other than those expressly approved
for use in the vehicle.
xOnly turn the sun blinds towards the windows if there is no object, e.g.
pens or garage remote controls, secured to the sun blind.
Kneed airbagsThe knee airbag is located on the driver side below the instrument panel
Ÿfig. 24. Airbags are identified by the word “AIRBAG”.
The area framed red Ÿfig. 25 is covered by the knee airbag when it is
deployed (deployment area). Therefore, objects should never be placed or
mounted in these areas.
WARNING
The airbag is deployed at high speed in fractions of a second.
xThe knee airbag is deployed in front of the driver's knees. Always keep
the deployment areas of the knee airbags free.
xNever not fix objects to the cover or in the deployment area of the knee
airbag.
xAdjust the driver's seat so that there is a distance of at least 10 cm (4
inches) between your knees and the location of the knee airbag. If you
physical constitution prevents you from meeting these requirements, make
sure you contact a specialist workshop.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 24 On the driver
side: location of the knee
airbag.
Fig. 25 On the driver
side: Radius of action of
the knee airbag.
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Lights & visibility submenu.
Personal convenience settings
When two people use a vehicle, SEAT recommends that each person always
uses “their” own remote control key. When the ignition is switched off, or the
vehicle is locked, the personal convenience settings are stored and automat-
ically allocated to the vehicle key Ÿpage 70.The values of the personalised convenience settings of the following menu
options are allocated to the vehicle key:
„Parking heating menu
„Configuration Menu
„Time
„Settings: Language
„Units
„Convenience settings menu
„Door unlock (individual opening, Auto Lock)
„Convenience handling of windows
„Rear-view mirror adjustment
„Lights & visibility adjustment menu.
„Coming home and leaving home
„Footwell light
„Convenience indicators
The stored settings are automatically activated, at the latest when the igni-
tion is switched on. Please refer to the information and tips relating to the
seat memory Ÿpage 137.
Lights &
visibility menu.Function
Coming HomeThis permits the adjustment of the time the headlamps
stay on after locking or unlocking the vehicle, the function
can also be connected or disconnected hereŸpage 119.
Leaving Home
Footwell lightThis permits the adjustment of the brightness of the foot-
well lighting when the doors are open, the function can
also be connected or disconnected here
Convenience
indicatorsSwitching convenience indicators on and off When the
convenience indicators are connected, when the indicator
is switched on, these flash at least three times
Ÿpage 113.
Manufacturer's
settingsAll the configurations in the submenu Lights & visibil. are
reset to the predefined factory values.
BackThe Configuration menu is displayed again.

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Vehicle key
Vehicle keys
With the vehicle key Ÿfig. 40 or Ÿfig. 41 the vehicle may be locked or
unlocked remotely.The vehicle key includes an emitter and batteries. The receiver is in the inte-
rior of the vehicle. The range of the vehicle key with remote control and new
batteries is several metres around the vehicle.
If it is not possible to open or close the vehicle using the remote control key,
this should be re-synchronised Ÿpage 82 or the battery changed
Ÿpage 81.
Different keys belonging to the vehicle may be used.
Folding the key shaft in and out
When the button is pressed, the key shaft is released and unfolds.
To fold it press the button and fold the key shaft in until it locks in place.
Duplicate keys
To obtain a spare key and other vehicle keys, the vehicle chassis number is
required.
Each new key must contain a microchip and be coded with the data from the
electronic vehicle immobiliser. In vehicle key will not work if it does not
contain microchip or the microchip has not been encoded. This is also true for
keys cut for the vehicle.
The vehicle keys or new spare keys can be obtained from an authorised tech-
nical service, a specialist workshop or approved key service qualified to
create this kind of key.
New keys or spare keys must be synchronised before use Ÿpage 82.
Caution
All of the vehicle keys contain electronic components. Protect the vehicle
keys from damage, impacts and humidity.
Fig. 40 Vehicle keys.
Fig. 41 Vehicle key for
vehicles with electric
sliding doors.

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Note
Only use the key button when you require the corresponding function.
Pushing the button unnecessarily could accidentally unlock the vehicle or
trigger the alarm. It is also possible even when you are outside the radius of
action.
Note
Key operation can be greatly influenced by overlapping radio signals around
the vehicle working in the same range of frequencies (for example, radio
transmitters, mobile telephones).
Note
Obstacles between the remote control and the vehicle, bad weather condi-
tions and discharged batteries can considerably reduce the range of the
remote control.
Indicator on the vehicle key
When a button on the vehicle key is pressed, the indicator light flashes
(arrow) Ÿfig. 42 or Ÿfig. 43 once briefly. If the button is pressed and held,
Fig. 42 Indicator light on
the vehicle key.
Fig. 43 Indicator light on
the vehicle key for vehi-
cles with electric sliding
doors.

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a When unlocking the vehicle, all of the indicators blink twice; when locking,
they blink once.
If you unlock the vehicle without opening any doors or the tailgate, it will lock
again automatically after a few seconds.
Unlocking and opening the doors
xTake the handle of the corresponding door and touched the outside
button.
xDoor open.
Closing and locking the doors
xClose the driver's door.
xPress on the outermost button of the passenger or driver's side door
(Ÿpage 86, fig. 50 arrow) once. The vehicle locks with the "Safe" security
system Ÿpage 88. The door being operated must be closed.
xOperate the outermost button on the driver's or passenger door handle
twice to lock the vehicle without the "Safe" security system.
Locking and unlocking the tailgate
If the vehicle key is within the tailgate approach zone (Ÿpage 86, fig. 49)
this will be automatically unlocked when opened.
xOpen and close the tailgate normally Ÿpage 97.
The tailgate locks automatically after it is closed when there is no vehicle key
inside the vehicle.
Locking using the second vehicle key
If there is a key inside the vehicle, this can only be locked from the outside if
a second is key is detected in the approach zone outside the vehicle.
Automatically turning off sensors
When the vehicle is not locked or unlocked for a long period of time then the
approach sensors for the passenger door and rear doors are turned off auto-
matically.When the outside button of the door handle is repeatedly pressed while the
vehicle is locked, for example due to contact with the branches of a tree, all
of the exterior buttons on the side of the vehicle affected will be turned off for
30 minutes. If the only button affected is the driver's door button, only this
button is turned off.
The sensors are turned on again:
xAfter 30 minutes.
xALTERNATIVELY: The vehicle is unlocked using the remote control on
the key.
xALTERNATIVELY: The tailgate is opened.
Convenience functions
xFor convenience locking of all electric windows and the panorama sliding
sunroof, press and hold the button on the outside door handle for more than
two seconds.
xRelease the button to interrupt the function. Pushing the button immedi-
ately after releasing it will open all of the electric windows (safety function)
’ Ÿpage 102.
When a door is opened using the door handle, all of the settings activated in
the menu Configuration – Convenience Ÿpage 70 will be applied.
Caution
A strong jet of steam or water can activate a proximity sensor if a valid vehicle
key is within the approach zone. If at least one of the electric windows is open
and the sensor is triggered several times, convenience locking will begin. If
the jet of steam or water is stopped briefly and then directed at one of the
sensors again, it is possible that all of the windows will open Ÿpage 87,
“Convenience functions”.
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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
warning sound is given.

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Garage door remote control*
Introduction
Fixed code or variable code
The garage door remote control uses either a fixed code or a variable code.
For remote controls using a variable code, the system must be synchronised
after programming Ÿpage 110.
Compatibility
SEAT recommends that before buying a remote control or electric system, you
get information from a approved technical service about which products are
compatible with the vehicle remote control.
In some countries, the use of safety controls and electric systems for garage
doors are obligatory.
WARNING
Careless use of the garage remote control can cause serious injury.
xThe garage remote control and electric systems operate with enough
energy to cause injury.
xOnly use the remote control when you can see the garage door and that
there is nobody in its way.
xWhen programming, the garage door or electric system could move
causing damage or injury.
xThe garage remote control and electric systems that do not detect
obstacles do not comply with the legal requirements in certain countries.
Using remote controls and electric systems that do not detect obstacles
increases the risk of injury or death.
xAlways read the assembly instructions and warnings from the manufac-
turer when using a garage door remote control and electric system.

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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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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.