2008 Seat Alhambra alarm

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ContentsThe structure of this manual
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Content
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Safety First
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Safe driving
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Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proper sitting position for occupants . . . . . . . . .
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowing luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Belt tension devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag system
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Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety
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Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation of child seats in vehicle seats . . . . .
Integrated child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating instructions
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Cockpit
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display in the instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On board computer with multifunction display .
Steering wheel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Telephone* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking and locking
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Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key with remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sliding/tilting sun roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and visibility
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Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and stowage
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The importance of correct seat adjustment . . . .
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtrays, cigarette lighter and electrical sockets
AUX-IN Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard warning triangles and first aid kit . . . . .
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roof carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling and heating box* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning
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Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving
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Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking distance warning system* . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control system (CCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips and Maintenance
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Intelligent technology
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Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving and the environment
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Running-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas emission control system . . . . . . . .
Economical and environmentally friendly driving
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and caring for your vehicle
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General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the vehicle exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the vehicle interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
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the key with remote control
9) ⇒ page 94,
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with the central locking button ⇒ page 91.
Individual opening of doors
9)
An Authorised SEAT Service Centre can programme the individual opening of
doors.
When the key is turned once in the driver's door lock, in the direction of
opening, or when button ⇒page 94, fig. 61 on the remote control key is
pressed, only the driver's door will unlock.
When the key is turned a second time or the button is pressed a second
time, all the doors and the tailgate are unlocked.
WARNING
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Do not leave anyone in the car if it has been locked from the outside. It
is not possible to open the doors from the inside. Locked doors could delay
assistance in an emergency. People could become trapped inside in an
emergency.
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Never close the doors 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 door.Note
The entire vehicle is unlocked if the airbags are triggered during an accident.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the inside unless the ignition is first
switched off and back on. Following an accident, the vehicle cannot be locked
from the outside. Contact an Authorised Service Centre.
Opening and closing the doors with the keyOpening the doors
– Insert the key in the lock on the driver door.
– Turn the key to the open position. The doors and the tailgate are unlocked.
Closing the doors
– Insert the key in the lock on the driver door.
– First turn the key once to the locking position ⇒. The doors
and the tailgate are locked.Notes on unlocking
The following applies if you wish to unlock your vehicle manually using the
key:•
The deadlock mechanism, the interior monitoring system
10) and the anti-
theft alarm
10) will be deactivated immediately. The deactivation is confirmed
by the turn signals flashing briefly twice.
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The interior lights in the courtesy position will be switched on for approx-
imately 20 seconds when the vehicle is unlocked.
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If the key is held in the unlocking position, all windows (apart from the
electric vent wing at the rear) will be opened on vehicles equipped with elec-
tric windows.
Notes on locking
The following applies if you wish to lock your vehicle manually using the key:
9)Optional equipment
A1
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10)Optional equipment
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The deadlock mechanism, the interior monitoring system
10) and the anti-
theft alarm
10) will be activated immediately if the key is turned once in the
lock. The activation is confirmed by the turn signals flashing briefly.
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The deadlock mechanism, the interior monitoring system and the anti-
theft alarm will not be activated if the key is turned in the lock twice within
one second. All the doors and the tailgate will, however, be locked. The doors
can be unlocked from the inside if the deadlock mechanism has not been
activated. To do this, operate the door opening lever on the door in question.
The alarm will go off.
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When locking the vehicle, the interior lights in the courtesy switch posi-
tion will be switched off
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A warning lamp in the driver door flashes to indicate the deadlock is
working. The warning lamp will switch off after 14 days. This is to prevent the
vehicle battery from discharging completely when the vehicle is not used for
a longer period. The system is still active.
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Windows, or the sliding roof, which are still open can be closed automat-
ically on vehicles equipped with electric windows and electric vent windows
or with an electric sliding roof. To do this, the key must be kept held in the
locking position until all windows and the sliding roof are fully closed.
WARNING
If the vehicle is locked, children and disabled people may be trapped
inside.•
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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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
result in people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency.
− 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
Each key contains electronic components. Protect the keys from moisture and
excessive vibration.
Note
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Any SEAT Service centre can programme the central locking system so that
only the driver's door is unlocked when the key is turned once to open.WARNING (continued)
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Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
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Central locking buttons
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked from the inside using
the central locking button in the driver door.Locking the vehicle
– Press button ⇒fig. 57 ⇒ .
Unlocking the vehicle
– Press button .The central locking button is still operative when the ignition is switched off.
Neither the deadlock mechanism nor the antitheft alarm can be activated or
deactivated via the central locking button
11). The central locking button will
not function when the deadlock is activated. Please note the following when you use the central locking button to lock your
vehicle:
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The deadlock mechanism and the anti-theft alarm
11) are not
activated
when the button is pressed.
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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 door is not locked if it is open. This prevents you from locking
yourself out of the vehicle.
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You can unlock all the doors separately from inside the car. You will have
to pull the door release lever once. The door will be opened by pulling the
door release lever again.
WARNING
If the vehicle is locked, children and disabled people may be trapped
inside.•
Never leave children or disabled people alone in the car. The doors will
be locked when the central locking button is activated. Vehicle occupants
could become trapped in the vehicle. In the event of an accident they would
not be able to reach safety. Locked doors could make it more difficult to
assist vehicle occupants in the event of an accident.
Deadlock
The deadlock mechanism makes it more difficult to break into
the vehicle because the door release lever and the central
locking button are not active.Activating deadlock
–Turn the key once in the driver's door lock to lock or
11)Optional equipment
Fig. 57 Detail of driver
door: central locking
system button
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AA
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AB
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–press once the locking button on the remote control
12)
. A red
warning lamp in the driver door flashes to indicate the deadlock
is working.
Deactivating deadlock when the vehicle is locked
–Turn the key twice in the driver's door lock to lock or
–press twice the locking button on the remote control12)
. The
vehicle is locked without activating the deadlock.
The doors can be unlocked from the inside if the deadlock mechanism has not
been activated. You will have to pull the door release lever once. The door will
be opened by pulling the door release lever again. When the deadlock is
deactivated, the anti-theft alarm
12) ⇒ page 96 and the interior monitoring
system are also deactivated
12).
WARNING
Nobody should remain in the vehicle if the deadlock mechanism has been
activated. It is not possible to open the doors from the inside. Locked doors
could delay assistance in an emergency. People could become trapped
inside in an emergency.
Door release lever The doors and the tailgate can also be locked and unlocked centrally by oper-
ating the driver's door release lever. Press or pull lever ⇒fig. 58 . In this case
the deadlock is not activated. The door release lever for the front passenger
door and the rear doors have no influence on the other safety areas. When
used, these release levers will only lock and unlock their own areas.
The opened driver's door cannot be locked using the door release lever. This
prevents you from locking yourself out of the vehicle.
Note
The deadlock mechanism will be activated if the vehicle is locked from the
inside by accident using the radio remote control. The doors can then no
longer be opened from the inside or the outside. The deadlock mechanism
will be released if the ignition is switched on. The doors can be opened using
the door release levers. First push the door release lever in and then pull it
out.
12)Optional equipment
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Fig. 58 Driver's door
release lever in normal
position
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96We recommend having the batteries changed by a qualified workshop if
required.
Caution
Use of inappropriate batteries may damage the 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 disposed of in accordance with regulations
governing the protection of the environment.
Anti-theft alarm systemDescription of anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm triggers an alarm if unauthorised move-
ments are detected around the vehicle.Activating the anti-theft alarm
– Blocking the engine.
Deactivating the alarm
– Unblock the vehicle using the unlock button on the remote
control or switch on ignition.
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:
Fig. 62 Interior moni-
toring system sensor
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– Press button ⇒page 94, fig. 61 to fold out the key bit.
– 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 trig-
gered.The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle or steal
it. Audible and visible alarms
13) are triggered if the car is opened using the
mechanical key, or if unauthorised access is gained to the vehicle.
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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Opening of vehicle using mechanical key without switching on ignition
within the next 15 seconds
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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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Movement inside the vehicle (in vehicles with interior monitoring).
The acoustic signals sound and the indicators flash for approx. 30 seconds. Interior monitoring system
The sensors for the interior monitoring system are located at the top of the
door post between the front and rear door
⇒page 96, fig. 62 The sensors
must not be covered, as they will otherwise not be able to function properly.
The windows must be closed when the interior monitoring system is active as
the anti-theft alarm could be triggered by a draft of air.
Note
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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.
13)Optional equipment
A3
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Checking and refilling levels
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Do not unscrew the cap on the expansion tank when the engine is hot.
If the coolant is hot, the cooling system will be pressurised!
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Protect face, hands and arms by covering the cap with a large, thick
cloth to protect against escaping coolant and steam.
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Always make sure you have not left any objects, such as cleaning cloths
and tools, in the engine compartment.
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If you have to work underneath the vehicle, you must use suitable
stands additionally to support the vehicle, there is a risk of accident!. A
hydraulic jack is insufficient for securing the vehicle and there is a risk of
injury.
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If any work has to be performed when the engine is started or with the
engine running, there is an additional, potentially fatal, safety risk from the
rotating parts, such as the drive belts, alternator, radiator fan, etc., and
from the high-voltage ignition system. You should also observe the
following points:
−Never touch the electrical wiring of the ignition system.
− Ensure that jewellery, loose clothing and long hair do not get
trapped in rotating engine parts. Danger of death. Before starting any
work remove jewellery, tie back and cover hair, and wear tight-fitting
clothes.
− Always think carefully about pressing the accelerator if a gear is
engaged in either an automatic or manual gearbox. The vehicle could
move, even if the handbrake is applied. Danger of death.
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If work has to be carried out on the fuel system or on electrical compo-
nents, you must observe the following safety notes in addition to the above
warnings:
−Always disconnect the battery. The vehicle must be unlocked when
this is done, otherwise the alarm will be triggered.
− Do not smoke.
− Never work near naked flames. −
Always have a fire extinguisher on hand.
Caution
When changing or topping up service fluids, make absolutely certain that you
fill the fluids into the correct reservoirs. Failure to observe this point will result
in serious malfunctions and engine damage!
For the sake of the environment
Service fluids leaks are harmful to the environment. For this reason you
should make regular checks on the ground underneath your vehicle. If you
find spots of oil or other fluids, have your vehicle inspected in a qualified
workshop.
WARNING (continued)
WARNING (continued)
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