2008 Seat Altea XL boot

Unlocking and locking93
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Unlocking and lockingCentral 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 97,
•
the radio frequency remote control , using the buttons on the key
⇒ page 100.
Various functions are available to improve the vehicle security:
- Locking system “Safe”
- Selective unlocking system*
- Auto-locking to prevent involuntary unlocking
- Automatic speed dependent locking and unlocking system*
- Emergency 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.

altea_XL ingles.book Seite 93 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:36 10

Unlocking and locking
94When the “Safe” system is deactivated, the doors are locked using the simple
locking system, meaning that they may be opened from the interior but not
from the exterior.
Involuntary deactivation
The methods described for deactivati on of the “Safe” system may be
executed involuntarily (for example, if we press the button because we
want to lock the vehicle, and it locks as a result, however, we are not sure that
it is locked and we press the button once more within 2 seconds, we will have
deactivated the “Safe” system).
Deactivation when opening
To deactivate the system on opening, see “Selective unlocking system*”
“Safe” status
On the front left hand side door, there is a light indicator visible from the
outside of the vehicle that indicates the “Safe” system status.
We can see that the “Safe” system is activated, by the flashing of the light
indicator. The indicator will flash on all vehicles, whether they are fitted with
an alarm or not, and until the vehicle is unlocked.
We can see that the “Safe” system is deactivated, when the light indicator
flashes about seven times and turns off. If the vehicle is not fitted with an
alarm then it remains off. If the vehicle is fitted with an alarm, once 28
seconds have passed since the indicator is switched off, it will start to flash
again and continue until the vehicle is unlocked once more.
Remember:
Safe activated with or without alarm: Indicator flashes continuously.
Safe deactivated without alarm: Indicator flashes about seven times and
turns off.
Safe deactivated with alarm: The indicator flashes about seven times, turns
off and then continues to flash after about 28 seconds.
WARNING
No one should remain in the vehicle if the “Safe” deadlock mechanism has
been activated. It is not possible to open the doors from the inside or the
outside and this would make any outside intervention difficult in case of
emergency. Danger of death. People could become trapped inside in an
emergency.Selective unlocking system*
This system allows for unlocking only the driver's door, or all
the vehicle.Driver's door unlock button
This is done by a simple unlocking (onc e). This can be done with the key or
the remote control.
With the key, rotate the key once in the lock cylinder in the unlock direction.
The driver's door will be released from the “Safe” system, unlocked and may
be opened. Once the door is opened, 15 seconds remain for turning on the
ignition, in which moment, the “Safe” system will be deactivated on the
remaining doors and the light indicator wi ll be turned off. For vehicles fitted
with an alarm, this system is deactivated.
Using the remote control, press the unlock button on the remote once. The
“Safe” system is deactivated for all the vehicle, only the driver's door is
unlocked for opening, the alarm is tu rned off as is the light indicator.
Unlocking all d oors and the boot
So that all the doors and the boot can be opened, the unlock button on
the remote must be pressed twice.
The button must be pressed twice in under 2 seconds and this will deactivate
the “Safe” system for all the vehicle, all doors will be unlocked and the boot



altea_XL ingles.book Seite 94 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:36 10

Unlocking and locking95
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
will be activated. The indicator will be
turned off as will be the alarm for those
vehicles fitted with one.
Unlocking the boot
See ⇒page 100 and ⇒page 104.
Locking system for involuntary unlocking
This is an anti-theft system and will avoid situations where
the vehicle is opened unintentionallyThe vehicle will be re-locked automatically, if it is unlocked and neither the
boot or any of the doors are opened within 30 seconds. This function
prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is
pressed by mistake.Automatic speed dependent locking and unlocking system*
This is a safety system to prevent access to the vehicle from
the exterior when the vehicle is in transit (for example, when
stopped at a traffic light).Locking
The doors and the boot 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's door automatically unlocks when the key is removed from the
ignition.
Each door may be unlocked and opened
from the interior (for example when
a passenger gets out). For this, simply operate the lever on the inside of the
door.
WARNING
The door handles should never be operated when the vehicle is running:
the door will open.Emergency unlocking systemThe entire vehicle is unlocked if the airbags are triggered during an accident,
except for the boot. It is possible to lock the vehicle from inside using the
central locking, after turning the ignition of f and back on again.
If the doors must be locked from the outside, see “Manually locking the
doors”.
altea_XL ingles.book Seite 95 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:36 10

Unlocking and locking
104Ta i l g a t eOpening and locking
The operation of the tailgate opening system is electric. It is
activated by using the handle on the tailgate
Opening the tailgate
– Pull on the release lever and lift the tailgate ⇒fig. 66 . The tail-
gate will then open.
Closing the tailgate
– Grip the tailgate by one of the two handles on the interior lining and close it, using a light movement.The system may or may not operate depending on the situation of the vehicle.
If the tailgate is locked then it cannot be opened, however if it is unlocked
then the opening system is operat ive and the boot may be opened.
To the locking / unlocking status, press the button or the button on
the remote control key.
A warning appears in the instrument panel if the tailgate is open or not prop-
erly closed.* An audible warning is also given if the tailgate is opened while
the vehicle is moving faster than 6 km/h.*
Fig. 66 Boot lid: opening
from the outside
Fig. 67 Detail of the
inside of the tailgate:
hand grip
A1
altea_XL ingles.book Seite 104 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:36 10

Unlocking and locking105
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
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 pushin g it down with your hand on the
window. The glass could shatter. Risk of injury!
•
Ensure the tailgate is locked after closing. If not, it may open unexpect-
edly while driving.
•
If the tailgate is not fully closed, open it with the handle and close it
again correctly. Do not try to close it by pressing on the surface of the tail-
gate, as this may damage the surface.
•
Never allow children to play in or ar ound the vehicle. A locked vehicle
can be subjected to extremely high and low temperatures, depending on
the time of year. This could cause 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.
•
Never close the tailgate 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 tailgate.
•
Never drive with the tailgate open or half-closed, exhaust gasses may
penetrate into the interior of th e vehicle. Danger of poisoning!
•
If only the boot is opened then do not leave the key inside. The vehicle
may 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 example 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. 68 .
Fig. 68 Boot lid: emer-
gency open
altea_XL ingles.book Seite 105 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:36 10

Seats and stowage137
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
– Press the button on the cover to open these compartments
⇒page 136, fig. 105 . The cover will then open.
– To close the cover, press it up until it engages.
WARNING
Always keep the stowage area cover closed while the vehicle is in motion
to reduce the risk of injury during a sudden braking manoeuvre or in the
event of an accident and to prevent any items from being thrown through
the vehicle interior.Stowage in the luggage compartment*
There is a variable stowage area* in the luggage compart-
ment floor.
– Lift the luggage compartment floor and fold it back all the way ⇒fig. 106.
–Fit the separator ⇒ fig. 107, into the side grooves depending
on the size of the objects to be transported. The onboard tool kit
and the spare wheel are located underneath the luggage
compartment.
– Secure luggage in the luggage compartment with suitable straps on the fastening rings.
Note•
The folding table is designed for a maximum load of 50 kg. For heavier
loads fold up the table and remove.
•
Do not exceed the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle
⇒ page 279.
Fig. 106 Variable floor
boot stowage compart-
ment
Fig. 107 Variable floor
boot stowage compart-
ment
AA
altea_XL ingles.book Seite 137 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:36 10

Seats and stowage
144Electrical sockets
Electrical equipment can be connected to any of the 12 volt
sockets.
Electrical accessories may be connected to the 12 volt socket in the front
centre console ⇒fig. 118 of the passenger compartment and that of the
boot* ⇒fig. 118 . The appliances connected to each socket must not exceed
a power rating of 120 Watt.
WARNING
The current sockets and the connected accessories will only operate when
the ignition is on or when the engine is running. Improper use of the
sockets or electrical accessories can lead to serious injuries or cause a fire.
To avoid the risk of injury, never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
Note
•
Using electrical appliances with the engine switched off will drain the
battery.
•
Before using any electrical accessories, see the instructions on
⇒ page 210.
Fig. 118 Socket, centre
console, frontFig. 119 Socket, luggage
compartment
altea_XL ingles.book Seite 144 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:36 10

Seats and stowage
146Apple* iPod connector
®
The iPod
® connection is located in the centre arm rest.
For information concerning the use of this equipment, please see the Radio
handbook.
USB* Connection
Inside the central armrest compartment there is a USB port.For information concerning the use of this equipment, please see the Radio
handbook.First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire
extinguisherWarning triangle and first-aid kit*The warning triangle may be housed in the stowage compartment on the floor
of the boot, under the carpet.
Fig. 122 iPod connection
in central armrest
compartment.
Fig. 123 USB connec-
tion* in central armrest
compartment
altea_XL ingles.book Seite 146 Donnerstag, 13. September 2007 10:36 10