Seat Leon 5D 2010 Owner's manual
Manufacturer: SEAT, Model Year: 2010, Model line: Leon 5D, Model: Seat Leon 5D 2010Pages: 309, PDF Size: 8.2 MB
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Unlocking and lockingCentral  locking Basic functions
The central locking system enables you to lock and unlock all 
doors by just pushing the button.Description
Central locking can be activated by using any of the following options:•the key, by inserting it into the driver door cylinder and rotating it manu-
ally,•the central locking button  in the vehicle interior ⇒page 101.•the remote control, using the buttons on the key  ⇒page 106.
Various functions are available to improve the vehicle safety:
– Safe locking system
– Selective unlocking system*
– Automatic speed-dependent locking and unlocking system*
– Self-locking system to prevent involuntary unlocking
– Emergency unlocking system
Unlocking the vehicle*
–Press button    ⇒page 106, fig. 62  on the remote control to unlock all 
the doors and tailgate.
Locking the vehicle*
– Press button    ⇒page 106, fig. 62  on the remote control to lock all 
doors and the tailgate or turn the key in the door to lock all doors and the 
tailgate.
WARNING
•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 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.•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 
make the aid difficult in an emergency situation.
− Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.•Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. The 
steering lock could suddenly engage, and you would not be able to turn the 
steering wheel.Note
•While the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked with the 
remote control. This avoids the user from forgetting his key inside the vehicle.•If the driver door is unlocked with the key shaft, only the driver door is 
unlocked, the rest of the doors remain locked. When the ignition is switched 
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100on, the door deadlock function is deactivated (although the doors remain 
locked) and the central locking button is activated. See  ⇒page 108.•If the central locking or anti-theft alarm are faulty, the driver door warning 
lamp remains lit for approx. 30 seconds after locking the vehicle.•For anti-theft security, only the driver door is fitted with a lock cylinder.Safe security system 
The Safe deadlock makes it more difficult to break into the 
vehicle because the door release lever and the central locking 
button are not active (depending upon country).Activating deadlock
–Press  once the locking button   on the remote control.  or
–Turn the key  once in the driver door lock to lock. A warning lamp 
in the driver door flashes to indicate the Safe deadlock is 
working. The warning lamp flashes for approx. two seconds at 
short intervals and then more slowly.
Deactivating deadlock when the vehicle is locked
– Press the locking button   on the remote control  twice within 
two seconds. The vehicle is locked without activating the dead-
lock. The driver door warning lamp flashes for approx. two 
seconds and then goes out. After approx. 30 seconds it starts 
flashing again.The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside if the Safe deadlock 
has not been activated. You will have to pull the door release lever once. 
When the Safe deadlock is off, the anti-theft alarm*  ⇒page 108 remains  active. The vehicle interior monitoring system* and the anti-tow system are 
deactivated*.
WARNING
Nobod y s hould  remain in the vehicle if t he a nt i- tow  s ystem d ead lock mech-
anism has been activated. It is not possible to open the doors from the 
inside. Locked doors could make it more difficult to assist vehicle occu-
pants in the event of an accident. People could become trapped inside in an 
emergency.Selective unlocking system* 
This system allows unlocking either just the driver door or the 
entire vehicle.Using the remote control,
 press the unlock button on the remote   once. The 
Safe system for all the vehicle is deactivated, only the driver door is unlocked 
and both the alarm and the warning lamp are also turned off.
Unlocking all doors and the luggage compartment
The unlock button on the remote control must be pressed twice   so that all 
doors and the luggage compartment can be opened.
Press twice within 2 seconds to deactivate the Safe system for the entire 
vehicle, to unlock all doors and to use the luggage compartment. The warning 
lamp and the alarm (only vehicles fitted with one) are turned off.
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Automatic speed dependent locking and unlocking system*
This is a safety system which prevent the access to the vehicle 
from the outside when it is  running (for example, when 
stopped at a traffic light).Locking
The doors and the tailgate are automatically locked when vehicle speed 
exceeds 15 km/h.
If the vehicle is stopped and one of the doors is opened, when the vehicle 
moves off again and exceeds a speed of 15 km/h, the unlocked door(s) will 
be locked once more.
Unlocking
The driver door automatically unlocks when the key is removed from the igni-
tion.
Each door can be unlocked and opened independently from the inside (for 
example, when a passenger gets out of it). To do it, simply operate the lever 
inside the door.
WARNING
The door handles must not be operated when the vehicle is running: the 
door would open.Automatic locking system for involuntary unlocking*
It is an anti-theft system and prevents the unintentional 
unlocking of the vehicle.If the vehicle is unlocked and any of the doors (including the tailgate) are 
opened within 30 seconds, it gets re-locked automatically. This function  prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the unlock button is pressed 
by mistake.
Emergency unlocking systemIf the airbags are triggered during an accident, the vehicle is unlocked, except 
for the luggage compartment. It is possible to lock the vehicle from inside 
with the central locking, after turning the ignition off and back on again.
If the doors must be locked from the outside, see “Emergency locking of the 
doors”Central locking button
The central locking button allows you to lock and unlock the 
vehicle from the inside.
Fig. 57  Detailed view of 
the centre console: 
central locking button
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Locking the vehicle
–Press the button    ⇒.
Unlocking the doors
–Press button  .The central locking button is still operative when the ignition is switched off. 
Except when the Safe security system is activated.
Please note the following if you lock your vehicle with the central locking 
button:•For safety reasons it is not possible to open the doors or the tailgate from 
the  outside  (for instance, when stopped at a traffic light).•The driver door and/or front passenger door cannot be locked if any of the 
vehicle doors (except the tailgate) are open. This avoids the user from forget-
ting his key inside the vehicle.•Repeated operation of the central locking will deactivate the central 
locking button for 30 seconds. Once this time has passed, the button if oper-
ative again.•There is a danger of leaving the key inside the vehicle if the vehicle is 
locked by the central locking button when the driver door is closed and any of 
the rear doors open. On closing any of the rear doors, the vehicle locks and 
the keys remain inside it.•All doors can be locked separately from inside the vehicle. Do this by 
pulling the door release lever  once.WARNING
•If the vehicle is locked, children and disabled people may be trapped 
inside it.•The central locking button is not operative in the following cases:
•When the vehicle is locked from the outside (with the remote control or 
the key).•While the ignition is not activated after unlocking the door lock cylinder 
with the key.Note
•Vehicle locked, button  , amber•Vehicle unlocked, button  , redUnlocking and locking - Manual personalisation Activating selective unlocking
With the driver door open, turn the key to unlock for approx. 3 s
Deactivating selective unlocking
With the driver door open, turn the key to lock for approx. 3 s
The turn signal 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.
WARNING (continued)
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Emergency manual locking
This permits mechanical locking of the doors in case of 
central locking system failure.Locking the driver 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. 58  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 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 door must be unlocked to gain entry to the vehicle. Operate the 
internal door handle for the required door. If the childproof lock is activated 
on the rear doors, when the interior door release lever is operated the door is 
unlocked but does not open. The door must be opened from the outside.
Note
Once the vehicle is open, if you wish to lock it manually (emergency locking), 
repeat the previous instructions.
Fig. 58  Locking the doors 
manually
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104Childproof 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 vehicle and open the door in which you wish to acti- vate 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. 59  ⇒ fig. 60 .
Deactivating the childproof lock
– Unlock the vehicle 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. 59  ⇒ fig. 60 .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. 59  Childproof lock 
on the left hand side doorFig. 60  Childproof lock 
on the right hand side 
door
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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. 61   with folding key bit,•a key without remote control  ,•a plastic key tab*  .
Duplicate keys
If you need a replacement key, go to an Authorised Service Centre with your 
vehicle identification number.
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 the aid 
difficult in an emergency situation.•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 turn the steering wheel.Caution
There are electronic components in the remote control key. Avoid wetting and 
hitting the keys
Fig. 61  Set of keys
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106Radio frequency remote controlLocking and unlocking the vehicle
The remote control key is used to lock and unlock the vehicle 
from a distance.
Using the button  ⇒fig. 62 (arrow) on the control, the key blade is released.
Unlocking the vehicle    ⇒fig. 62   . The doors and the tailgate are 
unlocked.
Locking the vehicle    ⇒fig. 62  .
Unlocking the tailgate. Press button    ⇒fig. 62   until all the turn signals 
on the vehicle flash briefly. When the unlocking button     is pressed, 
you have 2 minutes to open the door. Once this time has passed, it will lock 
again.
Also, the battery indicator on the key  ⇒fig. 62 , will flash.
The remote control transmitter and the batteries are integrated in the key. The 
receiver is inside the vehicle. The maximum range depends on different 
factors. The range is reduced as the batteries start to lose power.
Selective unlocking*
When the button     is pressed once the driver door is unlocked, all others 
remain locked.
Press the button     twice to unlock all doors.
Fig. 62  Assignment of 
buttons on the remote 
control key
Fig. 63  Range of the 
remote control
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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 remote control 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 106, 
fig. 63  (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 107.
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
Used batteries must be disposed of at an appropriate waste facility or 
through an authorised service, given that their components can affect 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 106, fig. 62  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 of the effective 
range of the radio frequency remote control. 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.
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108Up to eight remote control keys can be used.Anti-theft alarm system*Description of anti-theft alarm system*
The anti-theft alarm triggers  if unauthorised movements are 
detected around the vehicle.The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle or steal 
it. Audible and visible alarms are triggered if the vehicle is opened using the 
key, or if unauthorised access to the vehicle is forced.
The anti-theft alarm system is automatically connected on locking the 
vehicle. The system is then primed.
When does the system trigger an alarm?
The system triggers an alarm if the following unauthorised actions are carried 
out when the vehicle is locked:•Mechanical opening of the vehicle with the vehicle key•Opening a door•Opening the bonnet•Opening the tailgate•Switching on the ignition•Movements in the vehicle interior•Undue manipulation of the alarm•Battery handling
The acoustic signals sound and the turn signals flash for approx. 30 seconds. 
This may be repeated up to 10 times depending on the country. Opening the doors mechanically (emergency opening)
If the remote control function fails, you will have to use the key to unlock the 
vehicle. This is done as follows:
•Unfold the key by pressing the button shown by the (arrow).•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 triggered.
How to switch the alarm off
When the vehicle is unlocked via the unlocking button of the remote control 
or when the key is inserted in the ignition lock.Note
•If, after the alarm goes off, another monitored area is accessed (e.g. the 
tailgate is opened after a door has been opened), the alarm is triggered 
again.•Vehicle monitoring remains active even if the battery is disconnected or 
not working for any reason.•The alarm is triggered immediately if one of the battery cables is discon-
nected while the alarm system is active.Volumetric sensor*
Monitoring or control function incorporated in the anti-theft 
alarm* which detects unauthorized vehicle entry by means of 
ultrasound.The system consists of 3 sensors, 2 emitters and a receptor.
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