2006 Seat Altea door lock

Unlocking and locking
96Central locking button
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked from the inside using
the central locking button.Locking the vehicle
– Press the button ⇒.
Unlocking the doors
– Press the button .The central locking button is still operative when the ignition is switched off.
Except, if the "safe" security system is activated.
Please note the following when you use th e central locking button to lock your
vehicle:•
It will not be possible to open the doors or the tailgate from the outside
(this may offer extra safety, for instance when stopped at traffic lights).
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The driver's door cannot be locked if it is open. This prevents you from
locking yourself out of the vehicle.
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Repeated operation of the central locking will deactivate the central
locking button for 30 seconds. Once this time has passed, the button may be
used once more.
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There is a danger that the key may remain inside the vehicle, if the vehicle
is locked using the central locking button when the driver's door is closed
and, for example, the passenger door o pen. If this door is closed, then the
keys will remain inside the vehicle.
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All doors may be locked separately from inside the car. Do this by pulling
the door release lever once.
WARNING
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If the vehicle is locked, children and disabled people may be trapped
inside.
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The central locking button is not operative in the following cases.
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When the vehicle is locked from the outside (using the remote or the
key).
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While the ignition is not activated afte r unlocking the door lock cylinder
with the key.Note
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Vehicle locked, button amber colour
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Vehicle unlocked, button red
Fig. 60 Detail of rear left
door central locking
button
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Childproof locks
The childproof lock prevents the rear doors being opened
from the inside. This system prevents minors from opening a
door accidentally while the vehicle is moving.
This function is independent of the electronic opening and locking
systems of the vehicle. It only a ffects the rear doors. It is only
possible to activate it and deactivate it manually, as described
below:
Activating the childproof lock
– Unlock the car and open the door you wish to childproof.
– With the door open, rotate the gr oove 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. 61 , ⇒ fig. 62 .
Deactivating the childproof lock
– Unlock the car and open the door for which you wish to deacti- vate the childproof lock.
– With the door open, rotate the gr oove 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. 61, ⇒ fig. 62.When the childproof lock is activated, the door can be opened from the
outside only. The childproof lock can be activated and deactivated using the
key in the groove when the door is open, as described above.
Fig. 61 Child safety lock
on the left hand side doorFig. 62 Child safety lock
on the right hand side
door
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98KeysKey set
The set of keys includes a remote control, a key without a
remote control and a key tab with the number of the key.The key set belonging to your vehicle consists of the following items:•
one remote control key ⇒fig. 63 with folding key bit,
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one key without remote control ,
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one key tab with the key number.
Plastic key tab
Spare keys cannot be issued without the key number on the key tab ⇒fig. 63
. Therefore:
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Always keep the key tab in a safe place.
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Never leave the key tab in the vehicle. If you sell the vehicle, please give the plastic key tab to the new owner.
Duplicate keys
If you need a replacement key, take your key tab to an Authorised Service
Centre.
WARNING
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Incorrect use of the keys can result in critical injuries.
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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.
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Unsupervised use of a key could mean that the engine is started or that
electrical equipment is used (e.g. elec tric windows). Risk of accident. The
doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could result in
people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency.
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Never leave any of the vehicle keys in the vehicle. Unauthorised use of
your vehicle could result in injury, damage or theft. Always take the key
with you when you leave the vehicle.
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Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. Risk
of accident. The steering lock could engage suddenly, and you would not be
able to steer the vehicle.Caution
There are electronic components in th e key and remote control. Protect the
keys from moisture and excessive vibration.
Fig. 63 Set of keys
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Radio 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 th e 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 ve hicle. The maximum range of the remote
control depends on vari ous 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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A2
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A3
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WARNING
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Incorrect use of the key can result in critical injuries.
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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.
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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.
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Unsupervised use of a key could mean 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
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The radio-frequency remote control can 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.
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The remote control functions only when you are in range ⇒page 99,
fig. 65 (red area).
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If the vehicle is unlocked using the 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.
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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 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.Synchronising 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 99, fig. 64
⇒ page 99, 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 si de door lock using the key with
the remote control ⇒page 99, fig. 64 ⇒ page 99, fig. 65 .
– In a time of maximum 30 seconds the following operations must
be carried out:
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– 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 control 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 following unauthorised actions are carried
out when the car is locked:
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Mechanical opening of the vehicle with the vehicle key
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Opening a door
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Opening the bonnet
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Opening the tailgate
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Switching on the ignition
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Movements in the vehicle
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Undue manipulation of the alarm
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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.
Opening the doors mechanically (emergency opening)
If the remote control function fails, you will have to use the key to unlock the
car. This is done as follows:
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Unfold the key by pressing the button shown by the (arrow).
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Use the lock on the driver door to unlo ck the vehicle. The anti-theft alarm
system remains active, but an alarm is not triggered immediately.
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Switch on the ignition within 15 seconds. When the ignition is switched
on, the electronic immobiliser recognise s 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 is the alarm switched off?
When the vehicle is unlocked via the unlocking button of the remote control
or when the key is inserted in the ignition lock.
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Note•
If, after the alarm goes off, access is gained to a second secured zone
(e.g. the tailgate is opened after a door has been opened), the warning signal
is triggered again.
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Vehicle monitoring remains active even if the battery is disconnected or
not working for any reason.
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The alarm is triggered immediately if one of the battery cables is discon-
nected while the alarm system is active.
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Volumetric sensor*
Monitoring or control function incorporated in the anti-theft
alarm*, that detects unauthorized entry into the vehicle using
ultrasound.The system consists of 3 sensors, 2 emitters and a receptor.
Activation
– It is automatically turned on with the anti-theft alarm, when the
vehicle is locked mechanically with the key and when the button on the remote control is used.
Deactivation
– Press the button on the remote control twice. Only the volu- metric sensor is deactivated. The alarm system remains acti-
vated.
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WARNING
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The “safe” security system remains deactivated if the volumetric
sensor is deactivated.
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For those vehicles in which a separate sunblind is fitted in the
passenger compartment, the alarm will not function correctly due to inter-
ference with the sensor.Note
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If the alarm has been triggered by the volumetric sensor, this will be indi-
cated by a flashing of the indicator on the driver's door. This flashing will be
different to that for an activated alarm.