alarm Seat Alhambra 2010 Owner's Manual

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a
„Default setting
„Vehicle condition Ÿpage 73
„Configuration Ÿpage 75
„Multifunction display data
„Journey duration
„Current fuel consumption
„Average fuel consumption
„Distance covered
„Distance to empty (the distance you can travel with the remaining
fuel)
„Average speed
„Digital display of speed
„Speed warning
„Compass
„Convenience Ÿpage 76
„Open door
„Manual
„automatic mode
„Childproof locks On / Off
„Anti-theft alarm confirmation On / Off
„Handling windows
„Off
„All
„Driver
„Mirror adjustment On / Off
„Rear-view mirror adjustment
„Synchronised
„Individual
„Default setting
„Lights & visibility Ÿpage 77
„Coming Home
„Leaving Home
„Footwell light
„Convenience indicators On / Off
„Default setting
„Time
„Winter tyres
„Settings: Language
„Units
„Second speed display On / Off
„Autohold
„Travel mode On / Off
„Service
„Info
„Reset
„Default setting

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Submenu Convenience
Convenience menuFunction
Open door
Ÿpage 83
Manual
When the vehicle is unlocked with the key, the following doors (depending upon the configuration)
are unlocked:
„ all doors: All of the doors will be unlocked.
„ one door: see above Method 1.
„ Side of vehicle: The doors on the driver's side are unlocked.
In vehicles with KESSY Ÿpage 83 the doors on the driver's side are unlocked together with any
doors on the side where the vehicle key is, using the door handle.
„ Individually: Only the driver's door is unlocked. In vehicles with KESSY, if a door handle is used,
the door (or tailgate) will unlock, together with the driver's door Ÿpage 83.
automatic mode
Automatic locking function (Auto Lock) All doors are automatically locked at speeds above approxi-
mately 15 km/h. To unlock when the vehicle is stopped, push the central locking button or remove
the key from the ignition lock.
Automatic unlock: When the key is removed from the ignition lock, all doors and the tailgate are
unlocked.
Electronic childproof locksSwitching the childproof locks on or off Ÿpage 92.
Confirm anti-theft alarmSwitching on or off the audible confirmation that the anti-theft alarm is activated Ÿpage 83.
Handling windowsAdjusting the electric windows: This permits the windows to be opened or closed when the vehicle is unlocked or locked
respectively. The open function can only be activated from the driver's door Ÿpage 102.
Rear-view mirror adjustmentTilts passenger mirror downwards when reverse gear is engaged. This enables the driver to see the edge of the pavement, for
example Ÿpage 130.
Exterior mirror adjust.If synchronised adjustment is selected, when the driver side exterior mirror is adjusted, the passenger exterior mirror is also
moved.
Manufacturer's settingsSome functions of the Convenience submenu will be reset to the factory value.
BackThe Configuration menu is displayed again.

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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 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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1
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0
Push the button Ÿfig. 48:
Unlocking the vehicle.
Lock the vehicle.
Fig. 48 In the driver door:
central locking button.
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1

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Note
If the vehicle battery or the battery in the vehicle key is flat, it is possible that
the vehicle cannot be locked or unlock using the KESSY system.
"Safe" security system
When the vehicle is locked, the "Safe" security system deactivates the door
handles and the central locking button making the vehicle difficult to open.
The doors cannot be opened from inside Ÿ.
When the "Safe" security system is turned off:
xThe vehicle can be opened and unlocked from the inside using an inside
door handle.
xThe vehicle may be unlocked from the inside by pushing the central
locking button.
xThe anti-theft alarm will be activated.
xThe vehicle interior monitoring system and the anti-tow system are deac-
tivated.Driver's door indicator light.
WARNING
Careless use of the "Safe" security system can cause serious injury.
xNever leave anybody inside the vehicle if this is locked using the key.
When the "Safe" security system is activated, doors cannot be opened
from the inside.
xWhen the doors are locked, it is difficult to get to passengers in the
passenger compartment in case of an emergency. Passengers could remain
trapped inside in case of emergency.
Antitheft alarm
The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle or steal it.
The antitheft alarm is automatically turned on when the vehicle is locked with
the key.
FunctionNecessary operations
Locks the vehicle with the "Safe"
security system.Press the button once on the vehicle
key.
Locks the vehicle without the
"Safe" security system.
Press the button twice on the vehicle
key.
Press the central locking button on
the driver's door once.
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1
1
When the vehicle is locked:Meaning
The red LED flashes for approximately 2
seconds at short intervals and then more
slowly.The "Safe" security system is
switched on.
The red LED flashes for about two sec-
onds then turns off. After 30 seconds, the
LED flashes again.The "Safe" security system is
switched off.
The red LED remains lit for about 30 sec-
onds.There is a fault in the locking
system. Contact a specialist
workshop.

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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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xWhen suspended objects are hung from the interior mirror (air freshener)
or there are loose papers in the vehicle.
xIf the separation net is fitted and moves (due to heating).
xDue to a vibrating mobile telephone inside the vehicle.
Note
Upon activating the alarm, if any door or the tailgate is open, only the alarm
will be activated. The interior monitoring and anti-tow systems will only be
activated when the doors and tailgate are fully closed.

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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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Trailer towing
Introduction
Always be aware of the legal requirements for each country to drive with a
trailer and to use a trailer bracket.
Your car is intended mainly for transporting passengers however, it can also
be used to tow a trailer provided that it is fitted with the necessary equip-
ment. The additional load has an effect on the useful life, fuel consumption
and the vehicle performance and, in some cases, reduce the service intervals.
Driving with a trailer requires more force from the vehicle and, thus, more
concentration from the driver.
For wintertime temperatures, fit winter tyres to the vehicle and the trailer.
Drawbar load
The maximum permitted Drawbar load exerted by the trailer drawbar on the
ball joint of the tow hitch must not exceed 100 kg (approximately 220 lbs).
Vehicles with the Start-Stop function
With a SEAT factory fitted or retrofitted trailer bracket, the Start-Stop function
is automatically deactivated when a trailer is connected. For trailer brackets
not installed by SEAT, the Start-Stop function must be deactivated manually
using a button located on the dashboard before driving with a trailer and it
must remain off for the entire journey Ÿ.
Additional information and warnings:
xAnti-theft alarm system Ÿpage 83
xLight Ÿpage 113
xEcological driving Ÿpage 252
xStarter assist systems (Start-Stop function) Ÿpage 221
xWheels and tyres Ÿpage 323
xAccessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications Ÿpage 285
WARNING
Never transport people in a trailer: this will endanger in their life and is
against the law.
WARNING
The incorrect use of the tow hitch can cause accidents and injury.
xOnly use a tow hitch in good condition and correctly installed.
xNever change or repair a tow hitch.
xTo reduce the risk of injury in case of a reversing collision, injury to
pedestrians and cyclists when parking, always keep the ball joint in when
a trailer is not being used.
xNever fit a trailer tow hitch “that distributes the load” or “balances the
load”. Your vehicle has not been designed for this type of tow hitch. The
tow hitch may fail and the trailer will separate from the vehicle.
WARNING
Driving with a trailer and transporting heavy or large objects can affect
vehicle handling and even cause an accident.
xAlways secure loads correctly with suitable and undamaged attach-
ment rope or straps.
xAdjust your speed and driving style to visibility, road, traffic and
weather conditions.
xTrailers with a high centre of gravity can overturn more easily than
trailers with a low centre of gravity.