warning Seat Alhambra 2005 Owner's Guide

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Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Volumetric sensor
This is a surveillance function or a control incorporated in the anti-
theft alarm system which detects through ultrasound unauthorized
access to the vehicle interior (i.e. through a window). This system
has two sensors: a transmitter and a receiver.
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The volumetricsensor is switched on automatically when the anti-
theft alarm is activated whether by locking manually with the key
or by remote control.
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The volumetricsensor is deactivated when unlocking the vehicle
manually with the key in the door lock or by radio wave remote
control.
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• A warning lamp in the driver’s door will flash if the alarm has been
triggered by the volumetricsensor. This flashing is different from that of the
activated alarm.
• If the volumetricsensor has caused the alarm to set off three times the
alarm system will no longer go off.
• Other sensors (door opening, luggage compartment, etc.) will continue to
set off the alarm.
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Locking and unlocking the vehicle
You can use the remote control to carry out the following
operations without having to use the key:
– Opening and closing the central locking.
– Switching the anti-theft alarm* and the safety locking system on
and off.
– Individual opening* of just the driver’s door.
– Connecting and diconnecting the inside light
⇒"Doors, central
locking" chapter.
The radio wave emitter with batteries is incorporated into the grip
of the car key. The receiver is in the cabin.

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(red areas) of the remote control are shown in
the fig. 67. The maximum range depends on several factors.
The range is also reduced as the batteries wear down.
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Duplicate, unprogrammed keys for the remote control are available at
Technical Service Centres. However, the second key must be synchronised
in a SEAT Official Service Centre, as the immobiliser code must also be
entered into the head of the key.
Up to a maximum of four keys with radio-frequency remote control maybe
used.
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Opening and closing your vehicle
To open the car, point the key at the car, within the effective range,
and briefly press the opening button (arrow 1). To close the car,
briefly press the closing button (arrow 2).
If you press the closing button (arrow
2) twice, the safety lock and
anti-theft alarm system* are deactivated and the indicators will
briefly flash to show this.
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While the “open” or “close” buttons are pressed, a warning lightin the key
flashes. If this does not happen, the battery in the key might be flat. In this
case a Technical Service Centre should check or change the battery.
When the safety lock and the anti-theft alarm* are activated,
proceed in the following manner:
If you open the car with the opening button of the radio-frequency*
remote control, all the locks will be blocked automatically if you do
not open any of the doors or boot/tailgate before 30 seconds have
elapsed. However, the safety lock and the anti-theft alarm* will be
deactivated during those 30 seconds. This function stops
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radio-frequency* remote control.
When unlocking the vehicle, keep the key in the driver’s and
passenger’s door lock or tailgate in the unlocking position. All
windows, except for the lateral electric windows, will open
automatically.
When keeping the key in the locking position, the windows and the
roof will close automatically.
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Individual opening of the doors
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the car, point the key at it within the effective range and
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Only the driver’s door is unlocked. The safety lock and the anti-
theft alarm* are immediately deactivated, and all the indicators
flash to show this.
• If you press the opening button
⇒ fig. 68, arrow 1t
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all the
locks are unlocked.
• The safety lock and the anti-theft alarm* remain deactivated.
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All other individual door opening functions can be found in the "Doors,
central locking" chapter.K
Synchronisation
If the vehicle cannot be opened by pressing the radio transmitter
button, it could be that the code of the key no longer matches that
of the control unit in the vehicle. This can occur if the transmitter
button is frequently pressed outside the effective range of the
system.
The infrared key must be resynchronized. The synchronization
process must be completed with 1 1 mmi
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The necessary steps for the programming of the key are:
1. Insert key into driver’s door lock and turn three times forwards
(unlock), before 5 seconds have elapsed (maximum). Each time
hold it for 1/2 second in the unlock position. Remove key. The
warning lamp in the inner driver’s door cover will flash to show that
the operation has been properly completed.
2. Press and hold “close” button
⇒ fig. 68, arrow 2.
3. Press “open” button
⇒ fig. 68, arrow 13 times. Release
“close” button. The key has now been recoded. To check the
system, the warning lamp in the door trim will flash, and the light
in the key will flash 5 times.
If any further infrared keys are being used, they must also be
synchronised. To do this, steps 2 to 4 of the synchronisation
procedure must be carried out. This procedure must not last any
longer than 15 seconds for each key and must be carried out
immediately after the synchronisation of the previous key.
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Lights and visibility92
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• A warning lamp in the instrument panel lights up when the rear fog light is
switched on.
• Due to the amount of dazzle it causes, the rear fog light should only be
switched on when the visibility is very poor (e.g. in some E.U. countries, 50
metres).
The electrical system of the factory fitted tow bar* is wired up so
that when towing a trailer fitted with rear fog lights, the rear fog
light on the towing vehicle are automatically switched off.
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Coming Home/Leaving Home function
After dark the area around the car is lit up with the aid of the
coming home / leaving home function.
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This function can be activated, using the light switch, for 2 minutes
after the dipped headlights are switched off. This is done as
follows:
– Switch off the ignition with the doors closed.
– Move the indicator lever briefly in the direction of the steering
wheel (headlight flasher).
– Unlock the driver's door At his point the function is activated.
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• When the driver’s door is opened, the dipped front headlights
will be switched on automatically for approximately 3 minutes.• If the driver’s door is closed during these 3 minutes, the dipped
headlights will remain lit for approximately 30 seconds.
• Switching on the vehicle ignition during the activation period will
switch off the dipped headlights.
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Instrument lighting/Headlight range control*
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When the lights are on, the level of the instrument lighting can be
set to any intensity by turning the knurled wheel next to the light
switch.
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With the electrical range control the headlight settings can be
matched exactly to the load condition of vehicle. This prevents
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oncoming traffic from being dazzled more than is unavoidable. At
the same time the correct headlight beam setting provides the
best possible visibility for the driver.
The headlights can only be regulated with the dipped headlights
switched on.
To lower the beams, turn knurled discfrom the basicposition (–)
downwards.
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Rear window heating 1
The heating will only function when the ignition is turned on.
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*, the heating is turned
on/off using this switch. A warning lamp will light up in the switch
when the heating is on.
On vehicles with electrically adjustable exterior mirrors the mirrors
are heated as long as the rear window heating is switched on.
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with a button.
The rear window heating automatically switches off about 20
minutes after it is switched on. It can also be switched off earlier by
pressing the button again.
If the heating is still required, simply press the button again. It will
again be switched off automatically after a further 20 minutes.
On vehicles with electrically adjustable exterior mirrors the mirrors
are heated as long as the rear window heating is switched on.
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As soon as window is clear, switch element off. The reduced current
consumption helps to reduce fuel consumption ⇒"Economic and
environment friendly driving" chapter.K
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Windscreen heating*2
The windscreen heating works only when the engine is running.
When it is on a warning lamp in the switch lights up.
The windscreen heating automatically switches off about 10
minutes after it is switched on. It can also be switched off earlier by
pressing the button again.
If the heating is still required, press the switch again. The switch
will again switch off after about 10 minutes.
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For technical reasons, the blower of the passenger compartment heater is
switched off when the windscreen heating is switched on.K
Knurled wheel for seat heating*3/7
The cushion and backrest of the front seats can be heated
electrically when the ignition is on.
The heating is switched on and regulated with the knurled wheel.
To switch heating off, turn knurled wheel to the basic position (0).
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Anti-skidding system of the drive wheels (TCS).
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)* 4
The TCS or ESP connect automatically when the engine is switched
on. If necessary, they may be switched off briefly by pressing
corresponding switch.
If it is connected a warning lamp will light
⇒"Warning lamps"
chapter.
For further information
⇒pages 164 to 166.K
Hazard warning lamps5
The system also works when the ignition is switched off.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps if, for example:
– Your vehicle stops because of a technical defect,
– You have an emergency
– You reach the tail end of a traffic jam.
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When the hazard warning lamps are switched on, all four signal
lights flash simultaneously. The warning lamps for the indicators
and a warning lamp in the switch will also flash.
Note legal requirements when employing such safety measures.
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Parking distance control (PDC)*6
This system helps prevent small bumps which may occur while
parking, especially in city traffic when parking between other cars.
If the appropriate switch (PDC) in the centre console is pressed, the
sensors in the vehicle’s bumper warn the driver of the proximity of
objects with an intermittent beep and a warning lamp. This
warning occurs when the distance between vehicle and obstacle is
40cm. The beep speeds up until it becomes continuous, when the
distance is approximately 20cm.
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Free space for additional switch8
⇒ fig. 78K
Sun visors
The sun visors can be pulled out of the side mountings and swung
towards the doors.
The illuminated* make-up mirror is switched on when the cover is
opened.
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Indicators and dipped beam lever
The turn signals only work when the ignition is switched on.
Right turn signals – lever up
1
Left turn signals – lever down 2
When turn signals are working, the warning lamp flashes as well⇒
"Warning lamps" chapter.
The turn signals switch off automatically when the steering wheel
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Move the lever up
1or down 2to the pressure point and hold in
this position – the warning lamp should flash at the same time.
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With the long or short beam connected push the lever towards the
steering wheel
4. When main beam is on, the main beam warning
lamp will light up.
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The parking lights only work when ignition is switched off.
Right parking lights – lever up
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Left parking lights – lever down 2
If the ignition key has been removed, a buzzer* will sound when
the driver’s door is open.
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The use of the signals and lighting described here is subject to local
regulations.K
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Seats and luggage compartment126
Electric sockets in luggage compartment
The 12 Volt socket in the luggage compartment⇒ fig. 122can be
used for further electrical consumers with a power rating of up to
96 Watt. The battery will run down if the engine is not running.
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, five warning beeps will be heard and the power will
switch off after about 2 minutes. It will reconnect when the power
supply recovers its “normal level”.
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, the socket will automatically disconnect without
warning. It will reconnect when the power supply recovers its
“normal level”.For more information
⇒"Accessories, modifications and removal of
parts" chapter.
In cars with a second battery this is used to supply these sockets.
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Stowage compartment in door panel
To open stowage compartment pull in the direction of arrow 1.
To close push in the direction of arrow
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Stowage compartment in the central console*
Some model versions may incorporate a stowage compartment
between the car radio and the Climatronic.
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Stowage compartment in the boot
The stowage compartment to the right in the boot may be used, for
example, to keep the hazard warning triangle.
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push the cover in the direction of arrow
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