tailgate Seat Alhambra 2007 User Guide

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–press once the locking button on the remote control
12)
. A red
warning lamp in the driver door flashes to indicate the deadlock
is working.
Deactivating deadlock when the vehicle is locked
–Turn the key twice in the driver's door lock to lock or
–press twice the locking button on the remote control12)
. The
vehicle is locked without activating the deadlock.
The doors can be unlocked from the inside if the deadlock mechanism has not
been activated. You will have to pull th e door release lever once. The door will
be opened by pulling the door release lever again. When the deadlock is
deactivated, the anti-theft alarm
12) ⇒ page 95 and the interior monitoring
system are also deactivated
12).
WARNING
Nobody should remain in the vehicle if the deadlock mechanism has been
activated. It is not possible to open the doors from the inside. Locked doors
could delay assistance in an emergency. People could become trapped
inside in an emergency.
Door release lever The doors and the tailgate can also be locked and unlocked centrally by oper-
ating the driver's door release lever. Press or pull lever ⇒fig. 58 . In this case
the deadlock is not activated. The door release lever for the front passenger
door and the rear doors have no influence on the other safety areas. When
used, these release levers will only lock and unlock their own areas.
The opened driver's door cannot be locked using the door release lever. This
prevents you from locking yourself out of the vehicle.
Note
The deadlock mechanism will be activated if the vehicle is locked from the
inside by accident using the radio re mote control. The doors can then no
longer be opened from the inside or the outside. The deadlock mechanism
will be released if the ignition is switched on. The doors can be opened using
the door release levers. First push the door release lever in and then pull it
out.
12)Optional equipment

Fig. 58 Driver's door
release lever in normal
position
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Key with remote controlUnlocking and locking vehicle
The remote control key enables you to lock and unlock the
vehicle from a distance.
Unlocking the vehicle
– Press button ⇒fig. 61 on remote control to unlock all the
doors and tailgate.
Locking the vehicle
– Press button on remote control to lock all the doors and tailgate.When either of these buttons is pressed, the battery indicator lamp on the key
⇒fig. 61 lights up.
Using button ⇒fig. 61 on the control, the key shaft is released.
The remote control transmitter and the batteries are integrated in the remote
control. The receiver is in the interior of the vehicle. The remote control, when
fitted with new batteries, has a range of several metres around the car. Obsta-
cles between the remote control and th e vehicle, bad weather conditions and
discharged batteries can considerably re duce the range of the remote control
⇒ page 94.
Fig. 60 Range of the
remote control
Fig. 61 Assignment of
buttons on the remote
control key
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A1
A2
A4
A3
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94
WARNING
•
Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle; in case of emer-
gency they may not be able to leave the vehicle or look after themselves.
•
Always take you car keys with you when you leave the vehicle. Misuse
of the keys, for example, by children, may result in serious damage and
accident.
−The engine may accidentally be started and be out of control.
− If the ignition is switched on, the electric equipment could be acti-
vated with risk of injury, for example, in the electric windows.
− The doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could
result in people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency.
− Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.
•
Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. Risk
of accident. The steering lock could engage suddenly, and you would not be
able to steer the vehicle.Note
•
An Authorised SEAT Service Centre can programme the individual
opening of doors. In this case, when the unlock button on the remote
control is pressed once, only the driver's door is unlocked ⇒ page 88. When
the button is pressed once more, all doors and the tailgate will be unlocked.
Seat Service will be happy to provide more information on the activation of
this function.
•
The remote control transmitter and th e batteries are integrated in the
remote control. The receiver is in the interior of the vehicle. Obstacles
between the remote control and the vehicle, bad weather conditions and
discharged batteries can considerably re duce the range of the remote control.
•
The remote control only locks and unlocks the vehicle when it is used
within range.
•
The vehicle will be locked again automatically if you do not open one of
the doors or the tailgate 30 seconds after unlocking the car. This function prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is
pressed by mistake.
•
If it is not possible to open or close the vehicle using the remote control,
this should be re-synchronised ⇒page 94 or change the battery ⇒page 94.
•
The working of the remote control may be momentarily affected if there is
transmitter using the same waveband (e.g. radiotelephone, mobile tele-
phone, etc) in the vicinity of the vehicle.
Synchronising the remote control keySynchronising the remote control key
– Briefly press the open button ⇒page 93, fig. 61 once.
– Then open or close the vehicle using the key bit within one minute ⇒page 88.The vehicle can no longer be opened and closed with the remote control if you
press button ⇒page 93, fig. 61 a long way outside the effective range
of the radio wave remote control. The re mote control key will have to be resyn-
chronised.
Spare remote control keys are available from SEAT Service. They must be
matched to the locking system.
Up to four remote control keys can be used.Replacing the batteryIf the battery indicator on the remote control ⇒page 93, fig. 61 does not
flash when the buttons are pushed, the battery must be replaced.
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
A1

A1
A4
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– Press button ⇒ page 93, fig. 61 to fold out the key bit.
– Use the lock on the driver door to unlock the vehicle. The anti- theft alarm system remains active, but an alarm is not triggered
immediately.
– Switch on the ignition within 15 seconds. When the ignition is switched on, the electronic immobiliser recognises a valid
vehicle key and deactivates the anti-theft alarm system. If you do
not switch on the ignition within 15 seconds, the alarm is trig-
gered.The anti-theft alarm makes it more diffi cult to break into the vehicle or steal
it. Audible and visible alarms
13) are triggered if the car is opened using the
mechanical key, or if unauthorised access is gained to the vehicle.
When does the system trigger an alarm?
The system triggers an alarm if the following unauthorised actions are carried
out when the car is locked:
•
Opening of vehicle using mechanical key without switching on ignition
within the next 15 seconds
•
Opening a door
•
Opening the bonnet
•
Opening the tailgate
•
Switching on the ignition
•
Movement inside the vehicle (in vehicles with interior monitoring).
The horn sounds and the indicators flash for approx. 30 seconds. Interior monitoring system
The sensors for the interior monitoring system are located at the top of the
door post between the front and rear door
⇒page 95, fig. 62 The sensors
must not be covered, as they will otherwise not be able to function properly.
The windows must be closed when the interior monitoring system is active as
the anti-theft alarm could be triggered by a draft of air.
Note
•
If, after the alarm goes off, access is gained to a second secured zone
(e.g. the tailgate is opened after a door has been opened), the warning signal
is triggered again.
•
Vehicle monitoring remains active even if the battery is disconnected or
not working for any reason.
13)Optional equipment
A3
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Ta i l g a t eOpening the tailgateUnlocking the tailgate
– Make sure that the key slot is vertical.
– Operate the handle and pull up the tailgate ⇒ .
Closing the tailgate
– Take hold of one of the recessed handles in the interior trim of the tailgate.
–Close the tailgate hard ⇒ in “Safety instructions for the tail-
gate” on page 99.A warning appears on the instrument panel
14) if the tailgate is open or not
properly closed. Depending on the leve l of equipment fitted, an audible warning
14) will be given either while the vehicle is stationary or when you
drive.
Locking and unlocking the tailgate
•
The doors and the tailgate will be locked by turning the vehicle key to
position ⇒fig. 63 .
•
The doors and the tailgate will be unlocked by turning the vehicle key to
position .
Key slot positions
Windows, or the sliding roof, which ar e still open can be closed automat-
ically on vehicles equipped with elec tric windows and electric vent
windows or with an electric sliding r oof. To do this, the vehicle key must
be kept held in position ⇒fig. 63 until all windows and the sliding
roof are fully closed.
If the key is held in position , all windows (apart from the electric vent
wing) will be opened on vehicles equipped with electric windows.
The tailgate can, if the central locking system or the servomotor lock is
defective, be unlocked manually by turning the vehicle key to position .
Convenience opening of the tailgate
It is not possible to open the tailgate when the ignition is on. This helps
prevent theft (e.g. at traffic lights). This function will remain active for approx.
30 seconds after the ignition is switched off as long as no door is opened.
When a door is opened, the tailgate immediately unlocks.
For greater convenience, it is possible to open the tailgate for up to 30
seconds after the last door has been closed and the ignition is switched on.
Fig. 63 Key slot positions
of tailgate lock
14)Optional equipment
AA
AB
AA
AA
AB
AB
AC
AC
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98Driving with the tailgate open
If the tailgate is open or incorrectly closed, the following warning may be
appear on the display
14). Please note that theft of your cargo is more likely if
the tailgate is open.
WARNING
If you have to drive with the tailgate open, please observe the following
warnings:•
Observe the following points to reduce the danger of poisoning from
exhaust fumes entering the vehicle interior:
−Close all windows.
− Close the sliding/tilting roof,
− Switch off air recirculation.
− Open the air outlets in the dash panel,
− Set the fresh air blower to the highest speed.
•
Drive particularly carefully and think ahead. If possible, avoid sudden
braking and driving manoeuvres as this could cause the open tailgate to
move unpredictably. Risk of injury.
•
When carrying objects that protrude from the boot, the correct signals
should be used; otherwise there is a risk of accident. Observe legal require-
ments when doing so.
•
Always secure objects in the boot. Loose items could fall out of the
vehicle and injure other road users.
•
If a baggage rack is fitted on the tailgate, it should be removed before
travelling with the tailgate open.
•
Read and always observe the safety information concerning the use of
the tailgate ⇒ page 99.
Closing the tailgateBefore closing the tailgate, make sure that the key has not been left
inside the boot.
Closing the tailgate
– Take hold of the grip in the inside trim of the tailgate ⇒ and
pull the tailgate down.
–Pull hard.A display appears in the combi-instrument if the tailgate is not properly
closed
15).WARNING
Always close the tailgate properly. Risk of accident or injury.•
Do not close the tailgate by pushing it down with your hand on the
window. The glass could shatter. Risk of injury!
•
Ensure the tailgate is locked after cl osing. If not, it may open unexpect-
edly while driving.
•
Never allow children to play in or around the vehicle. A locked vehicle
can be subjected to extremely high and low temperatures, depending on
the time of year. This could cause serious injuries/illness. It could even
have fatal consequences. Close and lock both the tailgate and all the other
doors when you are not using the vehicle.
•
Never close the tailgate without observing and ensuring it is clear, to do
otherwise could cause serious injury to you and others. Make sure that no
one is in the path of the tailgate.
15)Optional equipment
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Safety instructions for the tailgate
WARNING
For safety reasons, you should always keep the tailgate fully closed when
driving. Always close the tailgate properly. Risk of accident or injury.•
Ensure the tailgate is locked after closing. If not, it may open unexpect-
edly while driving.
•
Never close the tailgate without observing and ensuring it is clear, to do
otherwise could cause serious injury to you and others. Make sure that no
one is in the path of the tailgate.
•
Loose objects which could fall out of the vehicle when the tailgate is
opened could cause injury.
•
If you have objects (for example bicycl es) on a rack fitted to the tailgate,
you may not be able to open the tailgate fully, or the additional weight
could close the tailgate. For this reason, you should support the tailgate or
remove the objects from the rack. Risk of injury.
•
Never allow children to play in or ar ound the vehicle. A locked vehicle
can be subjected to extremely high and low temperatures, depending on
the time of year. This could cause serious injuries/illness. It could even
have fatal consequences. Close and lock both the tailgate and all the other
doors when you are not using the vehicle. Make sure first that there is no
one in the vehicle.
•
If you have to drive with the tail gate open, observe the all notes
⇒ page 98 to reduce the risk, for example, of poisoning caused by exhaust
fumes entering the passenger compartment.
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100WindowsOpening and closing the windows electrically
All electric windows can be operated using the controls in the
driver door. The other doors each have a switch for their own
window.Opening and closing the windows
– Press button ⇒ fig. 64 , , or to open the corre-
sponding window.
– Pull button to close a window ⇒.Always close the windows fully if you park the vehicle or leave it unattended
⇒. You can use the electric windows for approx. 10 minutes after switching off
the ignition if neither the driver door
nor the front passenger door has been
opened.
Buttons in the driver door
Button for the left front door window with one-touch opening and closing
⇒page 101
Button for the right front door window with one-touch opening and
closing ⇒page 101
Safety switch
16) for deactivating the electric window buttons in the rear
doors
Button for window in rear left door
16)
Button for window in rear right door
16)
Safety switch

Safety switch ⇒fig. 64 in the driver door can be used to disable the elec-
tric window buttons in the rear doors.
Safety switch not pushed in: the buttons in the rear doors are enabled.
Safety switch pushed in: the buttons in the rear doors are disabled.
WARNING
Incorrect use of the electric windows can result in injury.•
Never close the tailgate without observing and ensuring it is clear, to do
otherwise could cause serious injury to you and others. Make sure that no
one is in the path of a window.
•
Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.
•
Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if
they have access to the keys. Misuse of the keys, for example, by children,
may result in serious damage and accident.
−The engine may accidentally be started and be out of control.
Fig. 64 Detail of the
driver door: front and rear
electric window controls
A1
A2
A4
A5

16)Optional equipmentA1A2A3A4A5
A3
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Mechanical vent wings
The rear vent wings can be opened and closed manually.Opening
– Pull the release lever ⇒fig. 65 in the direction of the arrow and
push it out at the same time until the lever engages.
Closing
– Pull the release lever in the opposite direction to the arrow and push it back until the lever engages.
WARNING
Incorrect use of the vent wings can result in injury!•
Never close the windows without observ ing and ensuring it is clear, to
do otherwise could cause serious injury to you and others. Make sure that
no one is in the path of a window.
Electrically controlled vent wings
The electrically controlled vent wings will only function when
the ignition is switched on.Opening
– A window is opened by pressing the corresponding switch ⇒fig. 66 .
Closing
– A window is closed by pulling on the corresponding switch.the electrically controlled vent wings ca n also be closed from the outside on
vehicles equipped with central locki ng. For this purpose, the key must be
inserted in the lock of the driver's door or in the tailgate and held in the
locking position.
Fig. 65 Release lever for
mechanical vent wing
Fig. 66 Controls for elec-
trically controlled vent
wings
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Interior lights and reading lightsThe rocker switch ⇒fig. 75 of the interior lights has the following posi-
tions: permanent light
, door contact connection
 and fully off 0. Courtesy light position

The interior lights are automatically switched on when the vehicle is unlocked
or a door is opened. and turn off about 20 seconds after the closure of the
doors. They also go off when the vehicle is locked or when the ignition is
switched on.
Interior light switched on

Press the symbol
 on the rocker switch to switch the interior lights at front
and rear on permanently.
Switching off the interior light
When the switch is in the intermediary position, the front and rear lights are
permanently switched off.
Reading light for the front passenger

The reading light for the front passenger is switched on and off with the
button ⇒fig. 75 .
Reading light in the passenger compartment
There is a reading light above each rear door ⇒fig. 76 .
Using the button -arrow- the reading light is switched on or off.
Glove compartment light
The light in the glove box on the front passenger side will only light up if the
lights are switched on and the glove box is open.
Luggage compartment lighting
The light is switched on automatically when the tailgate
21) is opened and is
switched off when it is closed.
Fig. 75 Section of roof:
front interior light and
reading lightsFig. 76 Reading light in
the passenger compart-
ment
AA
21)Optional equipment
AB
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