2008 Seat Ibiza 5D child lock

Unlocking and locking
76Childproof lock
The childproof lock prevents the rear doors from being
opened from the inside. This system prevents minors from
opening a door accidentally while the vehicle is running.This function is independent of the vehicle electronic opening and
locking systems. It only affects rear doors. It can only be activated
and deactivated manually, as described below:
Activating the childproof lock
– Unlock the car and open the door in which you wish to activate
the childproof lock.
– With the door open, rotate the groove in the door using the igni- tion key, anti-clockwise for the left hand side doors ⇒fig. 41 and
clockwise for the right hand side doors. Deactivating the childproof lock
– Unlock the car and open the door whose childproof lock you want
to deactivate.
– With the door open, rotate the groove in the door using the igni- tion key, anti-clockwise for the left hand side doors and clock-
wise for the right hand side doors ⇒fig. 41 .
Once the childproof lock is activated, the door can only be opened from the
outside. The childproof lock can be activated and deactivated by inserting the
key in the groove when the door is open, as described above.
Fig. 41 Child safety lock
on the left hand side door
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KeysSet of keys
The set of keys includes a remote control, a key without a
remote control and a plastic key tab with the number of the
key.The set of keys belonging to your vehicle consists of the following items:•
a remote control key ⇒fig. 42 ,
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a key without remote control ,
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one plastic key tab with the key number.
Plastic key tab
Duplicates can only be issued with the key number on the key tab ⇒fig. 42
. 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 y our key tab to an Authorised Service
Centre.
WARNING
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An incorrect use of the keys can cause serious 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 and not manage on their
own.
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An uncontrolled use of the key could start the engine or activate any
electric equipment(e.g. electric wind ows), causing risk of accident. The
doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could make assist-
ance difficult in an emergency situation.
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Never forget the keys inside the vehicle. An 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.
Otherwise, the steering could suddenly block and it would be impossible
to steer the vehicle.Caution
There are electronic components in the remote control key. Avoid wetting and
hitting the keys.
Fig. 42 Set of keys
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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 and not manage on their
own.
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Never forget the keys inside the vehicle. Otherwise, this could result in
serious injuries, accidents or even the theft of your vehicle. Always take the
key with you when you leave the vehicle.
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An uncontrolled use of the key could start the engine or activate any
electric equipment(e.g. electric win dows), causing risk of accident. The
vehicle can be locked when using the remote control key. This could
complicate the aid in cas of emergency.Note
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The remote control key functions only when you are within range
⇒ page 78, fig. 44 .
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If the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked by using the radio-frequency
remote control, the remote control key wi ll have to be re-synchronised. In this
case, please refer to your Technical Service.
Changing the batteryIf the battery indicator does not flash when the buttons are pushed, the
battery must be replaced.
Caution
The use of inappropriate batteries may damage the radio frequency 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 thrown away in accordance with regulations
governing the protection of the environment.Anti-theft alarm system*Description of anti-theft alarm system*
The anti-theft alarm triggers if unauthorised movements are
detected around the vehicle.The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle or steal
it. The system will emit acoustic an d optical warning signals if someone is
trying to force your vehicle.
The anti-theft alarm system is automatically connected on locking the
vehicle. For this, either rotate the key in the locking position or press button on the radio-frequency remote control*. The system is immediately
activated and the indicator light located on the driver's door will flash along
with the indicators, indicating that the alarm and the locking security system
(double lock) have been turned on.
If any of the doors or the bonnet are open, they will not be included in the
protection zones of the vehicle when the alarm is connected. If the door or the
bonnet are subsequently closed, they will automatically be included in the
protection areas of the vehicle and the indicators will flash accordingly when
the doors close.•
The indicator light will flash twice on opening and deactivating the alarm.
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The indicator light will flash once on closing and activating the alarm.
WARNING (continued)
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WARNING
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Always close the tailgate properly. Risk of accident or injury.
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The tailgate must not be opened when the reverse or rear fog lights are
lit. This may damage the pilot lights
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Do not close the tailgate by pushing it down with your hand on the rear
window. The glass could smash. Risk of injury!
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Ensure the tailgate is locked after closing it. If not, it may open unex-
pectedly while driving.
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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, thus causing 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.
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Closing the tailgate without observing and ensuring it is clear could
cause serious injury to you and to third parties. Make sure that no one is in
the path of the tailgate.
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Never drive with the tailgate open or half-closed, exhaust gases may
penetrate into the interior of th e vehicle. Danger of poisoning!
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If you only open the tailgate, do not leave the key inside. The vehicle
will 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. 47 .
Fig. 47 Tailgate: emer-
gency open
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84WindowsOpening or closing the windows electrically*
The front and rear electric windows can be operated by using
the controls on the driver's door. The other doors each have a
switch for their own window.Opening and closing the windows
– Press the button to open a window.
– Pull button to close a window ⇒.Always close the windows fully if you park the vehicle or leave it unattended
⇒.
You can use the electric windows for approx. 10 minutes after switching off
the ignition if neither the driver door nor the front passenger door has been
opened and the key has not been removed from the ignition. Buttons on the driver's door
Button for window in front left door
Button for window in front right door
Safety switch for deactivating the electric window buttons in the rear
doors
Button for window in rear left door
Button for window in rear right door
Safety switch
*
Safety switch on the driver's door can be used to disable the electric
window buttons in the rear doors.
Safety switch not pressed: buttons on rear doors are activated.
Safety switch pressed: buttons on rear doors are deactivated.
WARNING
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Incorrect use of the electric windows can result in injury.
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Never close the tailgate without observing and ensuring it is clear, to do
otherwise could cause serious injury to you and third parties. Make sure
that no one is in the path of a window.
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Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.
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Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if
they have access to the keys. The misuse of the keys, for example, by chil-
dren, may result in serious injury and accident.
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The engine may accidentally be started and be out of control.
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If the ignition is switched on, the electric equipment could be activated
with risk of injury, for example, in the electric windows.
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The doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could make
assistance difficult in an emergency situation.
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Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.
Fig. 48 Detail of driver
door: controls for the front
and rear windows
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A3
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If you try within the next 10 seconds and the window closes again with
difficulty or there is an obstruction, the automatic closing will stop working
for 10 seconds.
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If the window is still obstructed, the window will stop at this point.
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If there is no obvious reason why the window cannot be closed, try to
close it again by pulling the tab with in ten seconds.. The window closes with
great force The roll-back function is deactivated.
If more than 10 seconds pass, the window will open fully when you operate
one of the buttons. One-touch closing is reactivated.
The one-touch function and roll-back fu nction will not work if there is a
malfunction in the electric windows. Co ntact an Authorised Service Centre.
WARNING
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Incorrect use of the electric windows can result in injury.
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Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you only
intend to be gone for a short time. Please ensure that children are never left
alone inside the vehicle.
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The electric windows will work until the ignition has been switched off
and one of the front doors has been opened.
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Closing the windows without observin g and ensuring it is clear could
cause serious injury to you and third parties. Make sure that no one is in
the path of a window.
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Never allow people to remain in th e vehicle when you close the vehicle
from the outside. The windows cannot be opened even in an emergency.
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The roll-back function does not prevent fingers or other parts of the
body getting pinched against the window frame and injuries may be
caused.
Convenience opening and closing* Using the door lock
– Hold the key in the door lock of the driver door in either the locking or the unlocking position until all windows are either
opened or closed.
– Release the key to interrupt this function.
Using the remote control
– Keep the locking/unlocking button pressed for the electrical window risers to open/close; if you stop pressing the button, the
window raising/lowering function is stopped.
– If the automatic raising is stopped and immediately after, the opening button is kept pressed, the window risers will lower.
– Once the windows are completely closed, the indicators will flash.
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Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if
they have access to the keys. Unsupervised use of a key could mean that
the engine is started or that electrical equipment is used (e.g. electric
tilting sunroof) with a risk of accide nt. The doors can be locked using the
remote control key. This could make assistance difficult in an emergency
situation.
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The tilting sunroof continues to function until one of the front doors is
opened and the key removed from the ignition.
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Ensure that no object and/or limb is between the glass and the roof
when the one-touch opening/closing function is reset.
Convenience closing*Using the door lock
– Hold the key in the door lock of the driver's door in the locking position until the tilting sunroof is closed.
– Release the key to interrupt this function.
Using the remote control
– Push the lock button on the remote control for about 3 seconds. The tilting roof closes.
– Press the unlock button to interrupt the function.
Roll-back function of the panoramic/ tilting roof*The panoramic/ tilting roof has a roll-back function which prevents larger
objects getting trapped when the roof is closed. The roll-back function does
not prevent fingers getting pinched ag ainst the roof opening. The tilting
sunroof stops and opens ag ain immediately if it is obstructed when closing.Operation in case of breakdown
In case of a breakdown, the sunroof may be closed manually.– Remove the plastic cover by inserting a screwdriver into the rear
section.
– Insert an Allen key (4 mm) into the opening as far as possible and close the sliding roof.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 50 Emergency opera-
tion of the panoramic/
tilting roof
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Ignition lockPosition of the ignition keyIgnition switched off, steering lock
In this position ⇒fig. 94 the ignition and the engine are OFF and the steering
may be locked.
For the Steering lock to operate without the ignition key, turn the steering
wheel until it locks with an audible sound. You should always lock the
steering wheel when you leave your vehicle. This will help prevent vehicle
theft ⇒ .
Switching the ignition or the glow plug system on
Turn the ignition key to this position an d release it. If the key cannot be turned
or it is difficult to turn from position to position , move the steering
wheel back and forth until it loosens up. Starting
The engine is started when the key is in this position. Electrical components
with a high power consumption are switched off temporarily.
Every time the vehicle is started again,
the ignition key must be turned to
position . The repetitive start prevention lock of the ignition prevents
possible damage to the starter motor if the engine is already running.
WARNING
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The ignition key must NOT be removed from the lock until the vehicle
comes to a standstill. Otherwise, the steering could be immediately
blocked- Risk of accident!
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Always remove the key from the ignition lock when leaving the vehicle,
even for a short period. This is especially important if children or disabled
people are left alone in the vehicle. They could accidentally start the
engine or work electrical equipment su ch as the electric windows, conse-
quently resulting in an accident.
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Unsupervised use of the keys could start the engine or any electrical
system, such as the electric window. This could result in serious injury.Caution
The starter motor will only work when the engine is stopped (ignition key
position ).Electronic immobiliser
The immobiliser prevents unauthorised persons from driving
the vehicle.Inside the key there is a chip that deactivates the electronic immobiliser auto-
matically when the key is inserted into the ignition.
Fig. 94 Ignition key posi-
tions
A0
A1
A0
A1
A2A0A2
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