2008 Seat Exeo ignition

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The driver's door cannot be locked using the central locking system when
it is still open. The door must be lo cked separately after it has been closed.
This helps to prevent you from being locked out of the vehicle.
Central locking switch
The central locking system can be enabled from inside the
vehicle using the central locking switch on the driver's door.Locking the vehicle
– Press the ⇒fig. 70 ⇒ button.
Unlocking the vehicle
– Press the button.Please note the following when using the central lock ing switch to lock your
vehicle:
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The doors and the tailgate ca nnot be opened from the outside (for secu-
rity reasons, e.g. when stopped at traffic lights).
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You can open the doors individually from the inside by pulling the inside
door handle.
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When the driver's door is open, it cannot be locked by pressing the central
locking switch and then closing the door. This helps to prevent you from
being locked out of the vehicle. The door has to be locked separately after it
has been closed.
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In the event of an accident in which the airbags inflate, doors locked from
the inside will be automatically unlocked to facilitate access and assistance.
WARNING
The central locking switch is still op erative when the ignition is switched
off. This switch can be used to autom atically lock all the doors and the boot
lid. However, since this makes it difficu lt to enter the car from the outside,
you should never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Locked doors
could delay assistance in an emergency, potentially putting lives at risk.
Note
The central locking switch inside the vehicle will not be operative if the anti-
theft mechanism has been enabled.
Fig. 70 Detail of driver
door: Central locking
switch
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Opening the tailgate
– Press the centre button on the remote control key or press
the switch* on the driver's door ⇒page 100, fig. 73 . The
tailgate will spring open.
– Then lift up the tailgate. If your vehicle is equipped accordingly, the boot lid will open automatically*.
Closing the tailgate
– Pull down the tailgate and let it drop into the latch ⇒.Use the recessed handle in the interior tr im to make it easier to pull down the
tailgate.
WARNING
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After closing the boot lid, always check that the catch has engaged
properly. If not, the boot could open while driving, even if it has been
locked. Risk of accident!
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The tailgate must always be completely closed when the vehicle is
moving, otherwise toxic exhaust fumes may be drawn into the vehicle.
Danger of poisoning!Note
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The door catch/boot lid warning sy mbol lights up in the instrument
cluster if the boot lid is not properly closed when the ignition is switched on
⇒ page 73.
Childproof locksChildproof locks on rear doors
The childproof lock prevents the rear doors from being
opened from the inside.The rear doors are equipped with childproof locks. These can be
operated using the ignition key. The childproof locks are only visible
with the doors open.
Enabling the childproof lock
– Turn the key in the direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 75 .
Disabling the childproof lock
– Turn the key in the opposite direction of the arrow.
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Fig. 75 Childproof lock
on the rear doors
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102When the childproof lock is enabled, the inside door handle will not work and
the door can only be opened from the outside.Remote control keyDescription
The remote control key will lock and unlock the vehicle
without having to insert the key in the lock.The following functions are available:•
Locking and and unlocking the vehicle
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Unlocking the tailgate
All the indicators will flash as confirmation when the vehicle is locked or
unlocked. Furthermore, the interior lights will automatically light up when the
vehicle is unlocked and go out when the vehicle is locked, provided that the
switches are in the courtesy light position.
The remote control transmitter and the battery are integrated into the handle
of the key. The receiver is in the interior of the vehicle. The maximum range
depends on different circumstances. The range is reduced when the battery
starts to lose power.
The remote control incorporates a foldaway key that can be used to manually
lock or unlock the vehicle, as well as to start the engine.
If the receiver has been repaired or replaced, or if a replacement key is used,
the system will need re-programming by a specialist garage. Only then will
you be able use the remote control again.
The remote control meets all relevant authorisation requirements and has
been approved by the Federal Approvals Office for Telecommunications of the
Federal Republic of Germany. All components are marked in accordance with the current legal requiremen
ts. This certification forms the basis for official
approval for use in other countries.
Note
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The remote control is automatically disabled when the ignition is
switched on.
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The function of the remote control may be impaired by interference from
other nearby radio signals (e.g. from a mobile phone or TV transmitter) if
these are in the same frequency range.
Locking and unlocking the vehicleUnlocking the vehicle
– Press button ⇒fig. 76 for about 1 second.
Fig. 76 Remote control
key: Control buttons
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Locking the vehicle
– Press button for about 1 second.
Opening the tailgate
– Press button and hold for at least one second.The indicators will flash twice as confirmation when you unlock the car. The
vehicle will be locked again automatically if you do not open one of the doors
or the tailgate within 60 seconds after unlocking the car with button . This
function prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the unlocking
button is pressed by mistake.
On vehicles with the security central locking* feature, you can unlock just the
driver's door and the tank flap by pressing button once, or the whole
vehicle by pressing the button twice.
The indicators flash once when the vehicle is locked to confirm that the doors
and tailgate are properly locked.
Moreover, apart from unlocking the vehicle, the seat* and mirror* memory
programmed in the key is activated. The dr iver's seat and exterior mirrors will
be automatically adjusted to the positions stored in the memory.
The interior lights will automatically light up when the vehicle is unlocked and
go out when the vehicle is locked, provided that the switch is in the courtesy
light position.
WARNING
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the car if it is locked from the
outside and the anti- theft security system is enabled, as the doors and
windows cannot then be opened from the inside. Locked doors could delay
assistance in an emergency, potentially putting lives at risk.
Note
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The remote control should only be us ed when the doors and the tailgate
are closed.
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The remote control should not be used when the vehicle is out of sight.
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The anti-theft alarm* can be accidentally triggered and the vehicle locked
if you press the locking button on th e remote control inside the vehicle
before inserting the key in the ignition. If this should happen by mistake,
press the unlock button .
Re-synchronising
Should the remote control fail to lock or unlock the vehicle,
the system must be re-synchronised.– If the vehicle is locked, use the key to unlock the driver's door.
– Press the unlock button on the remote control.
– Insert the key into the ignition and switch on the ignition.
– Switch off the ignition and remove the key.
– Press the unlock or the lock button .
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104Anti-theft alarm system*Description
The system triggers an alarm if anyone attempts to break into
the vehicle.The anti-theft alarm helps to prevent the vehicle being broken into or stolen.
If the system senses interference with the vehicle, it triggers an audible and
visible alarm.
How is the system enabled?
The anti-theft alarm system is enabled automatically when the vehicle is
locked with the remote control or by turning the key in the driver's door (if the
door is closed). The system is enabled about 30 seconds after the vehicle is
locked.
How is the system disabled?
The anti-theft alarm is only disabled when the vehicle is unlocked using the
remote control. The vehicle will lock again automatically if none of the doors
is opened within 60 seconds after pressing the remote control button.
If the vehicle is unlocked by turning the key in the driver's door, all the other
doors, the tailgate and the tank flap will remain locked.
If the vehicle has been unlocked with the key in the driver's door, the key must
be inserted in the ignition lock and the ignition switched on within 15
seconds of opening the door in order to disable the alarm. The alarm will be
triggered if the ignition is not switched on within 15 seconds.
When does the system trigger the alarm?
The following parts of the car are monitored when the vehicle is locked:•
Engine compartment (bonnet)
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Boot
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Doors
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Tilt angle (tow-a way protection)
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Ignition
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Radio (only with a factory-fitted SEAT radio)
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Interior ⇒page 105
If any of the named areas are entered, the alarm will be triggered.
How is the alarm disabled?
The alarm can be switched off by unlocking the vehicle using the remote
control, or by switching on the igniti on with the key, thus “disabling” the
alarm system. The alarm will also switch off when it comes to the end of its
cycle.
Indicators
The indicators flash briefly when the vehicle is locked to confirm that the
doors, the engine bonnet and the tailgate are properly closed and locked.
If the indicators do not flash, check the doors, the bonnet and the tailgate to
make sure they are properly closed. The indicators will also flash briefly if one
of the doors or the tailgate or engine bonnet are closed after the alarm system
has been enabled.
LED
When the vehicle is locked, the LED on the top of the driver's door trim will
flash rapidly for about 30 seconds and then continue flashing slowly. This is
to indicate that the anti-theft alarm system (including the interior monitor
and tow-away protection) is operative. If the LED lights up continuously for
about 30 seconds when the vehicle is locked instead of flashing, this means
the alarm system is not working properly.Note
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To make sure that the alarm is fully operative when leaving the vehicle,
briefly check that all the doors and windows and the sun roof* are closed.
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Safety switch
The safety switch
⇒page 106, fig. 78 can deactivate the rear door
switches. The windows can only be operated from the rear when the safety
switch is pressed in.
The symbol
 lights up on the safety switch when the electric windows in the
rear doors are disabled (switch not pressed in).
Note
The windows will work for about ten minutes after the ignition has been
switched off. The window switches are only disabled when the driver's door
or the front passenger's door is opened.Switch on the front passenger's door and on the rear doors
Each of these doors has a switch for its own window.The electric windows are controlled by two-stage switches :Opening the windows
– Press the switch as far as the
first stop and hold it until the
window has moved to the desired position.
– Press the switch briefly to the second stop and the window will
automatically open all the way.
Closing the windows
– Pull the switch as far as the first stop and hold it until the window
has moved to the desired position.
– Pull the switch briefly to the second stop and the window will
automatically close all the way.
Note
The windows will work for about ten minutes after the ignition has been
switched off. The window switches are only disabled when one of the front
doors is opened.Opening and closing the windows using the central locking function
The windows can be opened or closed simultaneously when
the vehicle is unlocked or locked.Opening the windows using the remote control
– Press and hold the unlock button on the remote control until the windows reach the desired position.
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Fig. 79 Switch on front
passenger's door
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Opening the windows using the ignition key
– unlock the driver's door with the key and hold the key in the unlock position until all the windows are open.
Closing the windows using the remote control
– Press and hold the lock button until all windows are closed ⇒ .
Closing the windows using the ignition key
– Lock the driver's door with the key and hold the key in the lock position until all the windows are closed ⇒.The windows will stop moving when you release the remote control button or
turn the key back to its initial position in the door lock.
WARNING
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Be careful when closing the windows to ensure nobody is hurt.
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For safety reasons, you should only use the remote control open and
close functions within about 2 metres of the vehicle. To avoid injuries,
always keep an eye on the windows wh en pressing the button to close
them. The windows stop moving as soon as the button is released.
Possible malfunctionsAutomatic open and close function not working
The automatic open and close function will not work if the battery has been
temporarily disconnected. The function can be restored as follows:•
Close the window as far as it will go by lifting and holding the window
switch.
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Release the switch and then lift it again for one second. This will re-enable
the automatic function.
Sun roof / deflector*DescriptionThe sliding/tilting sun roof is o perated using the rotary control ⇒page 109,
fig. 80 . The rotary control for sliding the ro of open can be adjusted to several
different settings (with click stops). This control only works when the ignition
is switched on. The rotary control must be in the position if you want to tilt
the roof up at the rear.
The sun roof will work for about ten minutes after the ignition has been
switched off. However, it is immediatel y disabled when one of the front doors
is opened.
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WARNING
Take care when closing the sliding/tilting roof. There is a risk of suffering
injury. For this reason, always take out the ignition key when leaving the
vehicle.Automatic close function
The sun roof can also be closed from outside the vehicle.– Turn the key in the lock on the driver's door and hold it in the lock
position or press the lock button on the remote control until the
roof has closed all the way ⇒.
WARNING
Take care when closing the sunroof. There is a risk of suffering injury.Sunroof / deflector*The solar cells in the roof power the climate control fan.
The solar roof is operated in the same way as the normal sliding/tilting sun
roof.
The interior trim is fixed to the solar roof and cannot be opened and closed
separately.
Closing the sunroof by overriding the safety cut-out
It is possible to override the safety cut-out to close the
sunroof.The sliding sunroof mechanism is equipped with a safety cut-out. If
the roof should fail to close normally, it can be closed by overriding
the safety cut-out.
– Turn the control to position ⇒page 109, fig. 80 .
– Pull on the control switch until the roof closes.
WARNING
Take care when closing the sunroof. There is a risk of suffering injury. For
this reason, always take out the ignition key when leaving the vehicle.
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