2005 Seat Altea radio

Steering wheel controls87
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Radio navigation systemSteering wheel audio version controls
Fig. 53 Controls on the
steering wheel
Fig. 54 Controls on the
steering wheel
Button Short press
Long press
Radio CDCDCRadio CDCDC
Increase the source volume and the navigation message Increase the source volume and the navigation message continuously
Decrease the source volume and the navigation message Decrease the source volume and the navigation message continuously
Station search. Higher frequency Following trackStation search. Higher
frequency Fast forwardAAABAC
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Steering wheel controls
88Steering wheel Audio + Telephone controls
Station search. Lower
frequency Previous trackStation search. Lower
frequency Rewind
Cyclic change of source
Radio - CD / CDC - Radio - ...
When in Navigation mode the system leaves the navigation screen. Repeat the last Navigation instruction
Only if the Navigation function is activated.
Silence No specified function
Next preset No function Change CD (forward) No specified function
Previous preset No function Change CD (Back) No specified function
ADAEAFAGAH
Fig. 55 Controls on the
steering wheel
Fig. 56 Steering wheel
Audio + Telephone
controls
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Steering wheel controls89
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Button
Short press
Long press
Radio CDCDCRadio CDCDC
Increase the source volume and the navigation message Increase the source volume and the navigation message continuously
Decrease the source volume and the navigation message Decrease the source volume and the navigation message continuously
Station search. Higher frequency Following trackStation search. Higher
frequency Fast forward
Station search. Lower frequency Previous trackStation search. Lower
frequency Rewind
Cyclic change of source
Radio - CD / CDC - Radio - ...
When in Navigation mode the system leaves the navigation screen. Repeat the last Navigation instruction
Only if the Navigation function is activated.
Voice recognition activation Press to speak No specified function
Make a call or
Direct access to the phone book or
Accept a call No specified function
Terminate call or
Refuse call
or
Quite telephone menu No specified function
AAABACADAEAFAGAH
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Opening and closing91
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Opening and closingCentral lockingDescription
The central locking system enables you to lock and unlock all
the doors and the tailgate from one point.Central locking can be activated using any of the following options:•
the key, by inserting it into the driver's door cylinder and rotating manu-
ally,
•
the central locking button , (electronic control) in the passenger compart-
ment ⇒page 95 .
•
the radio frequency remote control , using the buttons on the key,
⇒ page 98
Various functions are available to improve the vehicle security:
- Locking system “Safe”
- Selective locking system*
- Locking system against involuntary opening
- Speed dependent locking and unlocking system*
- Safety unlocking systemNote
For anti-theft security, only the driver's door is fitted with a lock cylinder.
Safety system “Safe”
This is an anti-theft device consisting of a double lock for the
door locks and a deactivation func tion for the boot in order to
make forced entry more difficult.Activation
The “safe” system is activated when the vehicle is locked using the key or the
remote control.
To activate this system with the key, rotate the key once in the door lock
cylinder in the locking direction.
To activate the system using the remote control, press the lock button on the
remote once.
When this system is activated, it is not possible to open the doors normally,
from the outside or the inside. The boot/tailgate may not be opened. The
central locking button does not work.
Voluntary deactivation
The “Safe” system can be deactivated voluntarily by the user.
This is done by locking two times in quick succession (in under 2 seconds).
This double locking can be executed using the key or the remote control.
Using the key, rotate the lock cylinder twice in the locking direction.
To activate the system using the remote control, press the lock button on the
remote twice.
When the “Safe” system is deactivated, the alarm volumetric sensor is also
deactivated.
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Opening and closing
98Radio frequency remote controlLocking and unlocking the vehicle
The remote control key can be used to lock and unlock the
vehicle from a distance.
Using the button ⇒fig. 64 (arrow) on the control, the key shaft is released.
Unlocking the vehicle ⇒fig. 64 .
Locking the vehicle . ⇒ fig. 64
Unlocking the tailgate. Press the button ⇒fig. 64 until all indicators
on the vehicle briefly flash. When the unlocking button is pressed, 2
minutes remain for opening the door. Once this time has passed, it will lock
once more.
Also, the battery indicator on the key ⇒fig. 64 , will flash.
The remote control transmitter and the batteries are integrated in the key. The
receiver is in the interior of the vehicle. The maximum range of the remote
control depends on various conditions. The range is reduced when the
batteries start to lose power.
Selective unlocking*
When the button ⇒fig. 64 is used the driver's door is unlocked, all
others remain locked.
Press the button ⇒fig. 64 twice to unlock all doors.
Fig. 64 Assignment of
buttons on the remote
control key
Fig. 65 Range of the
remote control
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A1

A2

A3
A3
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A1
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A1
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Opening and closing99
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WARNING
•
Incorrect use of the key can result in critical injuries.
•
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.
•
Never leave any of the vehicle keys in the vehicle. This could result in
serious injuries, accidents or the theft of your vehicle. Always take the key
with you when you leave the vehicle.
•
Unsupervised use of a key could me an that the engine is started or that
electrical equipment is used (e.g. elec tric windows). Risk of accident. The
vehicle can be locked using the remote control key. This could result in
people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency.Note
•
The radio-frequency remote control ca n also be programmed so that only
the driver's door is unlocked the first time that the unlocking button on the
radio frequency remote control key is pressed. 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 98,
fig. 65 (red area).
•
If the vehicle is unlocked using th e button, the vehicle will be
locked again automatically if any of the doors or the tailgate are not opened
within 30 seconds of unlocking the vehicle. This function prevents the vehicle
from remaining unlocked if the unlocking 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 100.
Changing the batteryIf the battery indicator ⇒ fig. 66 does not flash when the buttons are pushed,
the battery must be replaced.
Caution
Use of inappropriate batteries may damage the radio frequency remote
control. For this reason, always replac e the dead battery with another of the
same size and power.
For the sake of the environment
The flat batteries must be disposed of in accordance with regulations
governing the protection of the environment.
A1
Fig. 66 Battery pilot lamp
in remote control key
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Opening and closing
100Synchronising the remote control keySynchronising the remote control key
– Use both keys that have been delivered with the vehicle; the key
with the remote and the normal key ⇒page 98, fig. 64
⇒ page 98, fig. 65 .
– Unlock the vehicle from the driver side door using the key without the remote.
– Turn the ignition ON using the key without the remote control.
– Lock the vehicle from the driver side door lock using the key with the remote control ⇒page 98, fig. 64 ⇒page 98, fig. 65 .
– In a time of maximum 30 seconds the following operations must
be carried out:
– Operate the button once for locking on the remote control, the indicators will flash.
– Operate the button once for unlocking on the remote control for more than 2 seconds.
– The key will have been programmed and the vehicle will unlock, confirming at the same time the synchronisation.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 cont rol. The remote control key will have
to be resynchronised.
Spare remote control keys are available from Authorised Service Centres, they
must be matched to the locking system. Up to eight remote cont
rol keys can be used.
Anti-theft alarm system*Description of anti-theft alarm system*
The anti-theft alarm triggers an alarm if unauthorised move-
ments 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 car is opened using the
mechanical key, or if unauthorised access is gained to the vehicle.
The anti-theft alarm system is automatically switched on when the vehicle is
locked. The system is then primed.
When does the system trigger an alarm?
The system triggers an alarm if the fol lowing unauthorised actions are carried
out when the car 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
•
Undue manipulation of the alarm
•
Battery handling
The horn is sounded and the turn signals flash for approx. 30 seconds. This
may be repeated up to 10 times depending on the country.
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Accessories, parts replacement and modifications195
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WARNING
Incorrectly performed modifications or other work on your vehicle can lead
to malfunctions and cause accidents.Roof aerial*The vehicle may be fitted with a collapsible roof aerial* with antitheft
system*, which can be folded backwards, when, for example, going through
an automatic carwash.
To f o l d
Unscrew the aerial rod, tilting it backwards into a horizontal position and then
screw in again.
To return to working position
Continue in the reverse order to that given in the previous instruction.Mobile telephones and two-way radiosYou will require an external aerial for mobile phones and two-
way radios.SEAT has approved your vehicle for use with mobile telephones and two-way
radios providing the following conditions are observed:•
The correct installation of an external aerial,
•
transmitting power of maximum 10 watts.
An external aerial is needed to give the equipment its optimal range. First consult your Authorised Service Centre if you wish to use a mobile tele-
phone or a two-way radio with a transmitting power in excess of 10 watts.
Here you will receive information concerning the technical possibilities for
retro-fitting this equipment.
Mobile telephones and two-way radios
should be fitted only by a qualified
workshop, for example an Authorised Service Centre.
WARNING
•
Always concentrate primarily on driving. If you are distracted while
driving you could have an accident.
•
Never attach the telephone mountings to the surfaces covering the
airbag units or within the range of the airbags, danger of injury if the airbag
is triggered.
•
If you use mobile telephones or two-way radios in the vehicle without
an external aerial, electromagnetic ra diation in the vehicle could exceed
authorised limits. This also applies to external aerials that have not been
correctly installed.Caution
Failure to observe the above conditions could cause the electroni cs to
malfunction. The most common causes of faults are:•
no external aerial,
•
external aerial incorrectly installed,
•
transmitting power in excess of 10 watts.Note
Please observe the operating instructions of your mobile telephone / two-way
radio.
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