child lock Seat Leon 5D 2009 User Guide
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Technical Data
Deactivating selective unlocking
With the driver's door open, turn the key to lock for approx. 3 s.
The indicator lamps flash to confirm activation or deactivation.
Activation of automatic locking
Press the lock button on the central locking button for 3 seconds.
Deactivation of automatic locking
Press the unlock button on the central locking button for 3 seconds.
The lock button lamp flashes to confirm activation or deactivation.
Emergency manual locking
This permits mechanical locking of the doors in case of
central locking system failure.
Locking the driver's door manually
Insert the key in the door lock cylinder and rotate in a clockwise direction for
the left hand side door and anti-clockwise for the right hand side door.
Once the door has been closed it can no longer be opened from the outside.
Manual (emergency) locking of the remaining doors
Open the door and remove the cap
⇒fig. 59 printed with a lock image.
This will expose a circular element with a groove in the centre. Insert the key
into the groove and rotate the element clockwise for the right hand side doors
and anticlockwise for the left hand side doors.
Replace the cap and close the door. Once the door has been closed it can no
longer be opened from the outside.
Unlocking the manually (emergency) locked driver's door
Insert the key in the door lock cylinder and rotate anti-clockwise for the left
hand side doors and clockwise for the right hand side doors.
T h e do or lo ck is r eleas ed a nd th e do or m ay b e op e ne d using the ex te r io r do o r
handle.
Unlocking the remaining manually (emergency) locked doors
First the driver's door must be unlocked to gain entry to the vehicle. Operate
the internal door handle for the required door. If the child safety lock is acti-
vated on the rear doors, when the interior door release lever is operated the
door is unlocked but does not open. The exterior door handle may now be
used to open the door.
Note
Once the vehicle is open, if you wish to lock it manually (emergency locking),
repeat the previous instructions.
Fig. 59 Locking the doors
manually
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98Childproof lock
The childproof lock prevents the rear doors from being
opened from the inside. This system prevents minors from
opening a door accidentally while the vehicle is running.
This function is independent of the vehicle electronic opening and
locking systems. It only affects rear doors. It can only be activated
and deactivated manually, as described below:
Activating the childproof lock
– Unlock the car and open the door in which you wish to activate the childproof lock.
– With the door open, rotate the groove in the door using the igni- tion key, clockwise for the left hand side doors, and anti-clock-
wise for the right hand side doors ⇒fig. 60 ⇒ fig. 61 .
Deactivating the childproof lock
– Unlock the car and open the door whose childproof lock you want to deactivate.
– With the door open, rotate the groove in the door using the igni- tion key, clockwise for the right hand side doors, and anti-clock-
wise for the left hand side doors ⇒fig. 60 ⇒ fig. 61 .Once the childproof lock is activated, the door can only be opened from the
outside. The childproof lock can be activated and deactivated by inserting the
key in the groove when the door is open, as described above.
Fig. 60 Child safety lock
on the left hand side doorFig. 61 Child safety lock
on the right hand side
door
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Technical Data
KeysSet of keys
The set of keys includes a remote control, a key without a
remote control and a plastic key tab*.The set of keys belonging to your vehicle consists of the following items:•one remote control key ⇒fig. 62 with folding key bit,•a key without remote control ,•a plastic key tab* .
Duplicate keys
If you need a replacement key, take your key tab to an Authorised Service
Centre.
WARNING
•An incorrect use of the keys can cause serious injuries.•Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle. In case of emer-
gency, they may not be able to leave the vehicle and not manage on their
own.•An uncontrolled use of the key could start the engine or activate any
electric equipment(e.g. electric windows), causing risk of accident. The
doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could make assist-
ance difficult in an emergency.•Never forget the keys inside the vehicle. An unauthorised use of your
vehicle could result in injury, damage or theft. Always take the key with you
when you leave the vehicle.•Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion.
Otherwise, the steering could suddenly block and it would be impossible
to steer the vehicle.Caution
There are electronic components in the remote control key. Avoid wetting and
hitting the keys.
Fig. 62 Set of keys
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Press the button twice to unlock all doors.
WARNING
•An improper use of the key can cause serious injuries.•Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle. In case of emer-
gency, they may not be able to leave the vehicle and not manage on their
own.•Never forget the keys inside the vehicle. Otherwise, this could result in
serious injuries, accidents or even the theft of your vehicle. Always take the
key with you when you leave the vehicle.•An uncontrolled use of the key could start the engine or activate any
electric equipment(e.g. electric windows), causing risk of accident. The
vehicle can be locked when using the remote control key. This could
complicate the aid in case of emergency.Note
•The radio-frequency remote contro l can be programmed by means of
pressing the unlocking button once; as a result, only the driver door will
unlock. When the button is pressed once more, all doors and the tailgate will
be unlocked.•The remote control functions only when you are in range ⇒page 100,
fig. 64 (red area).•If the vehicle is unlocked using the button, it will lock again auto-
matically if any of the doors or the tailgate are not opened within 30 seconds
after unlocking it. This function prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked
if the unlock button is pressed by mistake.•If the vehicle cannot be opened and closed using the remote control, the
remote control key will have to be re-synchronised ⇒page 101.
Changing the batteryIf the battery indicator does not flash when the buttons are pushed, the
battery must be replaced.
Caution
The use of inappropriate batteries may damage the radio frequency remote
control. For this reason, always replace the dead battery with another of the
same size and power.
For the sake of the environment
The flat batteries must be thrown away in accordance with regulations
governing the protection of the environment.Synchronising the remote control key
If it is not possible to unlock or lock the door with the remote
control, it should be re-synchronised.–Press the ⇒page 100, fig. 63 button on the remote control.
– Then close the vehicle using the key bit within one minute.It is possible that the vehicle could no longer be opened and closed with the
remote control if the button is repeatedly pressed outside the radio
frequency remote control effective scope. The remote control key will have to
be resynchronised.
Spare remote control keys are available in your Authorised Service Centres,
where they must be matched to the locking system.
Up to eight remote control keys can be used.
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WARNING
•Always close the tailgate properly. Risk of accident or injury.•The tailgate must not be opened when the reverse or rear fog lights are
lit. This may damage the lighting units.•Do not close the tailgate by pushing it down with your hand on the rear
window. The glass could smash. Risk of injury!•Ensure the tailgate is locked after closing it. If not, it may open unex-
pectedly 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, thus causing 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.•Closing the tailgate without observing and ensuring it is clear could
cause serious injur y to you and to third parties. Make sure that no one is in
the path of the tailgate.•Never drive with the tailgate open or half-closed, exhaust gases may
penetrate into the interior of the vehicle. Danger of poisoning!•If you only open the tailgate, do not leave the key inside. The vehicle
will not be opened if the key is left inside.
Emergency opening
This allows the vehicle to be opened if the central locking
does not operate (for exampl e, if the battery is flat)There is a groove in the boot allowing access to the emergency
opening mechanism.
Opening the tailgate from inside the luggage compartment
– Insert the key bit in the groove and unlock the locking system,
turning the key from right to left, as shown by the arrow
⇒fig. 67 .
Fig. 67 Tailgate: emer-
gency open
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106WindowsOpening or closing the windows electrically
The front and rear electric windows can be operated by using
the controls on the driver's door.Opening and closing the windows
– Press the button to open a 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 and the key has not been removed from the ignition. Buttons on the driver's door
Button for window in front left door
Button for window in front right door
Buttons for rear windows* Safety switch for deactivating the electric window buttons in the rear
doors
Button for window in rear left door
Button for window in rear right door
Safety switch
*
Safety switch on the driver's door can be used to disable the electric
window buttons in the rear doors.
Safety switch not pressed: buttons on rear doors are activated.
Safety switch pressed: buttons on rear doors are deactivated.
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 third parties. 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. An uncontrolled use of the key could start the
engine or activate any electric equipment(e.g. electric windows), causing
risk of accident. The doors can be locked using the remote control key. This
could make assistance difficult in an emergency.•The electric windows will work until the key has been removed from the
ignition and one of the front doors has been opened.•If necessary, use the safety switch to disable the rear electric windows.
Make sure that they have been disabled.
Fig. 68 Detail of driver
door: controls for the front
and rear windows
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108•Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you only
intend to be gone for a short time. Please ensure that children are never left
alone inside the vehicle.•The electric windows will work until the key has been removed from the
ignition and one of the front doors has been opened.•Never close the tailgate without observing and ensuring it is clear, to do
otherwise could cause serious injury to you and third parties. Make sure
that no one is in the path of a window.•Never allow people to remain in the vehicle when you close the vehicle
from the outside. The windows cannot be opened even in an emergency.Note
The roll-back function is deactivated if the windows are closed from the
outside of the vehicle using the ignition key for convenience closing
⇒ page 108.Convenience opening and closing* Using the door lock
– Hold the key in the door lock of the driver door in either the
locking or the unlocking position until all windows are either
opened or closed.
– Release the key to interrupt this function. Using the remote control
– Push the lock button on the remote control for about 3 seconds.
All windows which function electrically will be either opened or
closed.
– Press the unlock button to interrupt the function.
– Once the windows are completely closed, the indicators will flash.
Sliding/tilting roof*Opening and closing the sliding/tilting roof
The sliding/tilting sunroof is opened and closed using the
rotary button when the ignition is switched on.
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Fig. 69 Roof lining
description: rotary sun
roof control / deflector
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Closing the sliding/tilting sunroof
– Turn the rotary button to position ⇒ fig. 69 ⇒ .
Opening/tilting the sliding/tilting sunroof
– Turn the rotary button to position . The sunroof opens to the convenience position where wind noise is reduced.
– To open the roof further, turn the switch to position and hold the switch in this position until the roof opens to the desired
position.
Tilting the sliding/tilting sunroof
– Turn the rotary button to position .Always close the sliding/tilting roof fully if you park the vehicle or leave it
unattended ⇒.
The sliding/tilting sunroof can be operated for up to about ten minutes after
the ignition has been switched off, provided the driver door and the front
passenger door are not opened.
Sunroof blind
The sunroof blind is opened together with the sliding/tilting roof. If required,
it can be closed by hand when the sunroof is closed.
WARNING
•Incorrect use of the sliding/tilting sunroof can result in injury.•Never close the sliding/tilting sunroof 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 sliding/tilting sunroof.•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. Unsupervised use of a key could mean that
the engine is started or that electrical equipment is used (e.g. electric
sliding/tilting sunroof). Risk of accident! The doors can be locked using the
remote control key. This could make assistance difficult in an emergency.•The sliding/tilting sunroof continues to function until one of the front
doors is opened and the key removed from the ignition.
Convenience closing*Using the door lock
– Hold the key in the door lock of the driver's door in the locking position until the sliding/tilting sunroof is closed.
– Release the key to interrupt this function.
Using the remote control
– Push the lock button on the remote control for about 3 seconds. The sliding/tilting sunroof is closed.
– Release the unlock button to interrupt the function.
– When the sliding/tilting sunroof has closed completely, the indi- cators flash once.
NoteThe sliding/tilting sunroof rotary button remains in the last position selected
if the roof is closed using convenience closing from outside the vehicle and
will have to be re-positioned the next time you drive.
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Driving
158Starting
The engine is started when the key is in this position. Electrical components
with a high power consumption are switched off temporarily.
Every time the vehicle is started again, the ignition key must be turned to
position . The repetitive start prevention lock of the ignition prevents
possible damage to the starter motor if the engine is already running.
WARNING
•The ignition key must NOT be removed from the lock until the vehicle
comes to a standstill. Otherwise, the steering could be immediately
blocked- Risk of accident!•Always remove the key from the ignition lock when leaving the vehicle,
even for a short period. This is especially important if children or disabled
people are left alone in the vehicle. They could accidentally start the
engine or work electrical equipment such as the electric windows, conse-
quently resulting in an accident.•Unsupervised use of the keys could start the engine or any electrical
system, such as the electric window. This could result in serious injury.Caution
The starter motor will only work when the engine is stopped (ignition key
position ).Electronic immobiliser
The immobiliser prevents unauthorised persons from driving
the vehicle.Inside the key there is a chip that deactivates the electronic immobiliser auto-
matically when the key is inserted into the ignition. The immobiliser will be activated again automatically as soon as you pull the
key out of the ignition lock.
The engine can only be started using a genuine SEAT key with its correct code.
Note
A perfect operation of the vehicle is ensured if genuine SEAT keys are used.Starting and stopping the engineStarting petrol engines
The engine can only be started using a genuine SEAT key with
its correct code.– Move the gear lever to the neutral position and depress the
clutch pedal thoroughly and hold it in this position for the starter
to turn the engine on.
– Turn the ignition key to the starting position ⇒page 157.
– Le t go o f t he ign itio n key as so o n as t he eng in e sta r ts; t he sta r te r motor must not run on with the engine.After starting a very hot engine, you may need to slightly press down the
accelerator.
When starting a very cold engine, it may be a little noisy for the first few
seconds until oil pressure has built up in the hydraulic valve compensators.
This is quite normal, and no cause for concern.
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172Parking
The handbrake should always be firmly applied when the
vehicle is parked.Always note the following points when parking the vehicle:
– Use the foot brake to stop the vehicle.
– Apply the handbrake.
– The first gear should also be selected.
– Switch the engine off and remove the key from the ignition lock.
Turn the steering wheel slightly to engage the steering lock.
– Always take you car keys with you when you leave the vehicle ⇒ .Additional notes on parking the vehicle on gradients:
Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle rolls against the kerb if it started
to roll.•If the vehicle is parked facing downhill, turn the front wheels so that they
point towards the kerb .•If the vehicle is parked facing uphill, turn the front wheels so that they
point away from the kerb .•Secure the vehicle as normal by applying the handbrake firmly and
engaging first gear.WARNING
•Take measures to reduce the risk of injury when you leave your vehicle
unattended.
•Never park where the hot exhaust system could ignite inflammable
materials, such as dry grass, low bushes, spilt fuel etc.•Never allow vehicle occupants to remain in the vehicle when it is
locked. They would be unable to open the vehicle from the inside, and
could become trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. In the event of an
emergency, locked doors will delay assistance to occupants.•Never leave children alone in the vehicle. They could set the vehicle in
motion, for example, by releasing the handbrake or the gear lever /
selector lever.•Depending on weather conditions, it may become extremely hot or cold
inside the vehicle. This can be fatal.
Hill-start aid*
This function is only included in vehicles fitted with ESP.This device helps when starting uphill.
These are the basic operation conditions: doors closed, brake pedal pressed
down and vehicle in neutral. The system gets activated on engaging gear.
This system also works when reversing uphill.
After removing your foot from the brake pedal, the braking force is maintained
for a few seconds to prevent the vehicle from moving backward when put into
gear. This short space of time is enough to start the vehicle with ease.
This system also works when reversing uphill.
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