key Seat Exeo ST 2010 User Guide
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100•The interior lights are switched off, provided the light switch is in the cour-
tesy light position.•The windows and the sunroof* will close as the key is held in the locking
position.•The anti-theft security system will be enabled immediately.
Locking the vehicle without activating the anti-theft security system
With the anti-theft security system enabled, it is more difficult to break into
the vehicle. If the anti-theft security system has been enabled, the inside
door handles and the central locking switch will not work ⇒.
If you are leaving passengers in the vehicle while it is parked, it is possible to
lock the vehicle without activating the anti-theft security system.
To do so, turn the key in the driver door twice in quick succession to position
⇒ page 99, fig. 70.WARNING
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the vehicle if it is locked from
the outside and the anti-theft security system is enabled, as the doors and
windows cannot then be opened from the inside. Locked doors could delay
assistance in an emergency, potentially putting lives at risk.
Caution
If the driver door is locked using the key while open, the vehicle will be auto-
matically immobilised and the alarm triggered.
Note
•Please note that when the vehicle is locked without activating the anti-
theft mechanism, the anti-theft alarm* remains operative. You should there-
fore switch off the interior monitoring* before locking the vehicle, as other-
wise the alarm* could be triggered unintentionally.
•The driver door cannot be locked using the central locking system when it
is still open. The door must be locked separately after it has been closed. This
helps to prevent you from being locked out of the vehicle.Central locking switch
The central locking system can be enabled from inside the
vehicle using the central locking switch on the driver door.Locking the vehicle
–Press button ⇒fig. 71 ⇒ .
Unlocking the vehicle
–Press button .Please note the following when using the central locking switch to lock your
vehicle:
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Fig. 71 Detail of the
driver door: Central
locking switch
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•The doors and the tailgate cannot be opened from the outside (for secu-
rity reasons, e.g. when stopped at traffic lights).•You can open the doors individually from the inside by pulling the inside
door handle.•When the driver door is open, it cannot be locked by pressing the central
locking switch and then closing the door. This helps to prevent you from
being locked out of the vehicle. The door has to be locked separately after it
has been closed.•In the event of an accident in which the airbags inflate, doors locked from
the inside will be automatically unlocked to facilitate access and assistance.WARNING
The central locking switch is still operative when the ignition is switched
off. This switch can be used to automatically lock all the doors and the tail-
gate. However, since this makes it difficult to enter the vehicle from the
outside, you should never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Locked
doors could delay assistance in an emergency, potentially putting lives at
risk.
Note
The central locking switch inside the vehicle will not be operative if the anti-
theft mechanism has been enabled.
Security central locking*
The security central locking feature allows you to only unlock
the driver door and the tank flap. All other doors and the tail-
gate remain locked.Unlocking the driver door and tank flap
–Turn the key once to the unlock position, or press the unlock
button on the remote control once.
Unlocking all the doors, the tailgate and the tank flap
simultaneously.
–Turn the key twice within five seconds, or press the unlock button
on the remote control twice within five seconds.The security system and the anti-theft alarm* are immediately disabled if you
unlock only the driver door, without unlocking the other doors ⇒page 107.
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102Locking the doors manually if the central locking fails to work
Should the central locking system fail to work at any time (for
instance if there is no electrical power supply), each door will
have to be locked separately.
A manual locking device is provided on the front passenger door
and the rear doors (only visible when the door is open).
– Open the door.
–Use the key ⇒fig. 72 to turn the cap slightly and then fold it
downwards.
– Insert the key into the slot inside ⇒fig. 73 and turn it as far as
the stop, i.e. about 90 degrees to the right (doors on right side)
or to the left (door on the left side).Once the door has been closed it can no longer be opened from the outside.
The door can be opened from the inside by pulling the door handle. If the
childproof lock is engaged on one of the rear doors, the door can be opened
by pulling the inside door handle once and then opening the door from the
outside.
Fig. 72 Manual locking
deviceFig. 73 Activating manual
locking
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The rear doors are equipped with childproof locks. These can be
operated using the ignition key. The childproof locks are only visible
with the doors open.
Activating the childproof lock
– Turn the key in the direction of the arrow ⇒page 104, fig. 77.
Deactivating the childproof lock
– Turn the key in the opposite direction of the arrow.W he n th e ch ild pro o f l ock is e na ble d , t he insi de d o or ha nd le will no t wo r k an d
the door can only be opened from the outside.Remote control keyDescription
The remote control key will lock and unlock the vehicle
without having to insert the key in the lock.The following functions are available:•Locking and unlocking the vehicle•Unlocking the tailgate
All the turn signals will flash as confirmation when the vehicle is locked or
unlocked. Furthermore, the interior lights will automatically light up when the
vehicle is unlocked and go out when the vehicle is locked, provided that the
switches are in the courtesy light position.
The remote control transmitter and the battery are integrated into the handle
of the key. The receiver is in the interior of the vehicle. The maximum range depends on different circumstances. The range is reduced when the battery
starts to lose power.
The remote control incorporates a foldaway key that can be used to manually
lock or unlock the vehicle, as well as to start the engine.
If the receiver has been repaired or replaced, or if a replacement key is used,
the system will need re-programming by a qualified workshop. Only then will
you be able use the remote control again.
The remote control meets all relevant authorisation requirements and has
b e e n a p p r o v e d b y t h e Fe d e r a l A p p r ov a l s O f f i ce f o r Te le co m m un i ca t i o n s o f t h e
Federal Republic of Germany. All components are marked in accordance with
the current legal requirements. This certification forms the basis for official
approval for use in other countries.
Note
•The remote control is automatically disabled when the ignition is
switched on.•The function of the remote control may be impaired by interference from
other nearby radio signals (e.g. from a mobile phone or TV transmitter) if
these are in the same frequency range.
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106Locking and unlocking the vehicleUnlocking the vehicle
–Press button ⇒fig. 78 for about 1 second.
Locking the vehicle
– Press button for about 1 second.
Opening the tailgate
– Press button and hold for at least one second.The turn signals will flash twice as confirmation when you unlock the vehicle.
The vehicle will be locked again automatically if you do not open one of the
doors or the tailgate within 60 seconds after unlocking the vehicle with
button . This function prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the
unlocking button is pressed by mistake. In vehicles with the
security central locking* feature, you can unlock just the
driver door and the tank flap by pressing button once or the whole vehicle
by pressing the button twice.
The turn signals flash once when the vehicle is locked to confirm that the
doors and tailgate are properly locked.
Moreover, apart from unlocking the vehicle, the seat* and mirror* memory
programmed in the key is activated. The driver seat and exterior mirrors will
be automatically adjusted to the positions stored in the memory.
The interior lights will automatically light up when the vehicle is unlocked and
go out when the vehicle is locked, provided that the switch is in the courtesy
light position.
WARNING
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the vehicle if it is locked from
the outside and the anti-theft security system is enabled, as the doors and
windows cannot then be opened from the inside. Locked doors could delay
assistance in an emergency, potentially putting lives at risk.
Note
•The remote control should only be used when the doors and the tailgate
are closed.•The remote control should not be used when the vehicle is out of sight.•The anti-theft alarm* can be accidentally triggered and the vehicle locked
if you press the locking button on the remote control inside the vehicle
before inserting the key in the ignition. If this should happen by mistake,
press the unlock button .
Fig. 78 Remote control
key: Control buttons
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Re-synchronising
Should the remote control fail to lock or unlock the vehicle,
the system must be re-synchronised.– If the vehicle is locked, use the key to unlock the driver door.
– Press the unlock button on the remote control.
– Insert the key into the ignition and switch on the ignition.
– Switch off the ignition and remove the key.
– Press the unlock or the lock button .Anti-theft alarm system*Description
The system triggers an alarm if anyone attempts to break into
the vehicle.The anti-theft alarm helps to prevent the vehicle being broken into or stolen.
If the system senses interference with the vehicle, it triggers an audible and
visible alarm.
How is the system enabled?
The anti-theft alarm system is enabled automatically when the vehicle is
locked with the remote control or by turning the key in the driver door (if the
door is closed). The anti-theft alarm is enabled about 30 seconds after the
vehicle is locked. How is the system disabled?
The anti-theft alarm is only disabled when the vehicle is unlocked using the
remote control. The vehicle will lock again automatically if none of the doors
is opened within 60 seconds after pressing the remote control button.
If the vehicle is unlocked by turning the key in the driver door, all the other
doors, the tailgate and the tank flap will remain locked.
If the vehicle has been unlocked with the key in the driver door, the key must
be inserted in the ignition lock and the ignition switched on within 15
seconds of opening the door in order to disable the alarm. The alarm will be
triggered
if the ignition is not switched on within 15 seconds.
When does the system trigger the alarm?
The following parts of the vehicle are monitored when the vehicle is locked:
•Engine compartment (bonnet)•Luggage compartment•Doors•Tilt angle (tow-away protection)•Ignition•Radio (only with a factory-fitted SEAT radio)•Interior ⇒page 108
If any of these areas are entered, the alarm will be triggered.
How is the alarm disabled?
The alarm can be switched off by unlocking the vehicle using the remote
control, or by switching on the ignition with the key, thus “disabling” the
alarm system. The alarm will also switch off when it comes to the end of its
cycle.
Turn sig nals
The turn signals flash briefly when the vehicle is locked to confirm that the
doors, the engine bonnet and the tailgate are properly closed and locked.
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Deactivating the tow-away protection
– Open the door and pull out switch (with the symbol
) to one
side of the storage compartment, in the driver door ⇒page 108,
fig. 79 .
–Then lock the vehicle.
The LED on switch will light up when the interior monitoring is disabled.
The LED on the top of the driver door trim will also light up for about 3
seconds. When the vehicle is locked, the LED on the top of the driver door trim
will flash rapidly for about 3 seconds. Ab out 30 seconds later it starts flashing
slowly. The interior monitoring is automatically enabled again the next time
the vehicle is locked.
The LED on switch will light up when the tow-away protection function is
disabled. The LED on the top of the driver door trim will also light up for about
3 seconds. When the vehicle is locked, the LED on the top of the driver door
trim will flash rapidly for about 3 seconds. The tow-away protection is auto-
matically enabled again the next time the vehicle is locked.
WARNING
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the vehicle if it is locked from
the outside and the anti-theft security system is enabled, as the doors and
windows cannot then be opened from the inside. Locked doors could delay
assistance in an emergency, potentially putting lives at risk.
Electric windowsControl switchesSwitches for front electric windows
Switch ⇒fig. 80 for the driver door window
Switch for the front passenger door window.
Switches for rear electric windows
Switch for the rear left door window
Switch for the rear right door window
Safety switch
WARNING
•Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you only
intend to be gone for a short time. This is particularly important if there are
children in the vehicle, as they might otherwise be able to start the engine
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Fig. 80 Detail of the
driver door: Control
switches
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Opening the windows
– Press the switch as far as the first stop and hold it until the
window has moved to the desired position.
– Press the switch briefly to the second stop and the window will
automatically open all the way.
Closing the windows
– Pull the switch as far as the first stop and hold it until the window
has moved to the desired position.
– Pull the switch briefly to the second stop and the window will
automatically close all the way.
NoteThe windows will work for about ten minutes after the ignition has been
switched off. The electric window switches are only disabled when one of the
front doors is opened.Opening and closing the window s using the central locking function
The windows can be opened or closed simultaneously when
the vehicle is unlocked or locked.Opening the windows using the remote control
– Press and hold the unlock button on the remote control until
the windows reach the desired position. Opening the windows using the ignition key
– Unlock the driver door with the key and hold the key in the unlock
position until all the windows are open.
Closing the windows using the remote control
– Press and hold the lock button until all windows are closed ⇒ .
Closing the windows using the ignition key
– Lock the driver door with the key and hold the key in the lock position until all the windows are closed ⇒.
The windows will stop moving when you release the remote control button or
turn the key back to its initial position in the door lock.
WARNING
•Be careful when closing the windows to ensure nobody is hurt.•For safety reasons, you should only use the remote control open and
close functions within about 2 metres of the vehicle. To avoid injuries,
always keep an eye on the windows when pressing the button to close
them. The windows stop moving as soon as the button is released.
Possible malfunctionsAutomatic open and close function not working
The automatic open and close function will not work if the battery has been
temporarily disconnected. The function can be restored as follows:•Close the window as far as it will go by lifting and holding the window
switch.
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– With the control in position 0, press the control briefly to make
the roof tilt open all the way.
– To open the roof as far as an intermediate setting, press and hold
the control until the roof has moved to the desired position.When you release the switch it will automatically spring back from position
to position .
The sliding sun blind in the headliner automatically opens when the sunroof
is slid open. If required, it can be closed by hand when the sunroof is closed.
It is advisable to close the sun blind when the vehicle is left standing in the
sun. It is important to remember to close the sunroof when parking the
vehicle or if it suddenly starts raining, especially when the sun blind is
closed.
For further information on the automatic close function, see ⇒page 113.ClosingClosing
– Turn the control to position ⇒page 112, fig. 82 to close the
sunroof ⇒.
Closing the sunroof from the tilt position
– Pull the specially formed rear end of the control and hold it until
the sunroof has moved down to the desired position.
–Pull the switch briefly to lower the sunroof automatically to the
fully closed position. If required, the sunroof can be stopped in
any position by briefly pulling the control again ⇒.
WARNING
Take care when closing the sunroof. There is a risk of suffering injury. For
this reason, always take out the ignition key when leaving the vehicle.Automatic close function
The sunroof can also be closed from outside the vehicle.– Turn the key in the lock on the driver door and hold it in the lock
position or press the lock button on the remote control until the
sunroof has closed all the way ⇒.
WARNING
Take care when closing the sunroof. There is a risk of suffering injury.Solar sunroof*The solar cells in the sunroof power the air conditioner fan.
The solar sunroof is operated in the same way as the normal sliding/tilting
sunroof.
The interior trim is fixed to the solar sunroof and cannot be opened and
closed separately.
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114Emergency electrical activation
In an emergency it is possible to close the sunroof electroni-
cally.The sliding sunroof mechanism is equipped with a safety cut-out. If
the roof should fail to close normally, it can be closed with the emer-
gency function.
– Turn the control to position ⇒page 112, fig. 82 .
– Pull on the control switch until the roof closes.
WARNING
Take care when closing the sunroof. There is a risk of suffering injury. For
this reason, always take out the ignition key when leaving the vehicle.
Closing the sunroof manually
The sunroof can be closed by hand if the electrical system
should fail to operate.
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Fig. 83 Detail of head-
liner: Points for applying
screwdriverFig. 84 Detail of head-
liner: Crank handle for
manual operations
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