2008 Seat Ibiza SC key

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On deactivating the “Safe” system, the al
arm volumetric sensor is also deac-
tivated.
With the “Safe” switched off, doors ca n be opened from the interior but not
from the exterior.
See “Selective unlocking system*”
“Safe” status
On the driver's door, there is a visible light indicator which shows the “Safe”
system status.
We will know that “Safe” system is activated by the flashing light indicator.
The indicator will flash on all vehicles, fitted and nor fitted with an alarm, until
they unlock.
Remember:
Safe activated with or without an alarm: Continuous Indicator flashes.
Safe deactivated without an alarm: The indicator remains off.
Safe deactivated with an alarm: The indicator remains off.
WARNING
No one should remain inside the vehicle if the “Safe” mechanism is acti-
vated because opening the doors will not be possible in case of emergency
neither from the inside nor the outside. Danger of death. Passengers could
become trapped inside in case of emergency.
Selective unlocking system*
This system allows to unlock either just the driver's door or all
the vehicle.Driver's door unlock button
Unlock once. Use either the key or the remote control.
Once the key is inserted in the lock cylinder, rotate once in the unlock direc-
tion. The driver's door will remain without “Safe” and unlocked. In vehicles
fitted with alarm, see Anti-theft Alarm System chapter. ⇒page 78
Using the remote control, press the unlock button on the remote once. The
“Safe” system for all the vehicle is deactivated, only the driver's door is
unlocked and both the alarm and the light indicator are also turned off.
Unlocking all doors and the boot
The unlock button on the remote must be pressed twice so that all doors
and the boot can be opened.
Press twice within 5 seconds to deactivate the “Safe” system for all vehicle,
to unlock all doors and to use the boot. The indicator and the alarm (only vehi-
cles fitted with one) are turned off.
Unlocking the boot
See ⇒page 81
Activating the selective unlocking system*
With the door open, insert a key into the start cylinder and start the ignition.
Insert the other key into the driver's door lock and turn in the opening direc-
tion for at least 3 seconds. The indicators will flash twice.
Deactivating the selective unlocking system*
With the door open, insert a key into the start cylinder and start the ignition.
Insert the other key into the driver's door lock and turn in the locking direction
for at least 3 seconds. The indicators will flash once.
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74Involuntary unlocking
It is an anti-theft system and prevents the unintentional
unlocking of the vehicle.If the vehicle is unlocked and any of the doors (including the tailgate) are
opened within 30 seconds, it gets re-locked automatically.Automatic speed dependent locking and unlocking system*
This is a safety system which prevent the access to the vehicle
from the outside when it is running (for example, when
stopped at a traffic light).Locking
The doors lock automatically after exceeding 15km/h. The tailgate locks
automatically after exceeding 6 km/h.
If the vehicle is stopped and any of its doors open, when starting again and
exceeding the mentioned speed, all doors will lock again.
Unlocking
On withdrawing the ignition key, the vehicle will returns to its status prior to
self-locking.
Each door can be unlocked and opened independently from the inside (for
example, when a passenger gets out of it). To do it, simply operate the lever
inside the door.
Activating the system*
With the ignition on, press the locking key on the central locking system
within 3 to 10 seconds. Deactivating the system*
With the ignition on, press the unlocking key on the central locking system
within 3 to 10 seconds.
In both cases, if the operation has been carried out correctly, the locking lamp
will flash
⇒page 75, fig. 40 .
WARNING
The door handles must not be operat ed when the vehicle is running: the
door would open.
Note
If the airbags are triggered during an accident, the vehicle gets unlocked,
except for the boot. It is possible to lock the vehicle from inside with the
central locking, after tu rning the ignition off and back on again.
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Central locking button
The central locking button allows you to lock and unlock the
vehicle from the inside.Locking the vehicle
– Press the button ⇒fig. 40 ⇒ .
Unlocking the doors
– Press the button ⇒ fig. 40.The central locking button is still operative when the ignition is switched off.
Except when the "safe" security system is activated.
Please note the following if you lock your vehicle with the central locking
button:•
Safety reasons make not be possible to open the doors or the tailgate
from the outside (for instance, when stopped at a traffic light).
•
The driver door cannot be locked. This avoids the user from forgetting his
key inside the vehicle.
•
All doors can be locked separately from inside the car. Do this by pulling
the door release lever once.
WARNING
•
If the vehicle is locked, children and disabled people may be trapped
inside it.
•
Repeated operation of central locking will prevent the central locking
button from working for a few second s. Then, it can only be unlocked in
case it has been previously locked. After few seconds, the central locking
becomes operative again.
•
The central locking button is not op erative when the vehicle is locked
from the outside (with the remote control or the key).Note
•
Locked vehicle, button
•
Unlocked vehicle, button .
Fig. 40 Central locking
button
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76KeysSet 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. 41
•
a key without re mote control ,
•
one plastic key tab with the key number.
Plastic key tab
Duplicates can only be issued wi th the key number on the key tab ⇒fig. 41
. Therefore:
•
Always keep the key tab in a safe place.
•
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
•
An incorrect use of the keys can cause serious injuries.
•
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.
•
An uncontrolled use of the key could start the engine or activate any
electric equipment(e.g. electric windows), causing risk of accident. The
doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could make the aid
difficult in an emergency situation.
•
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.
•
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 compon ents in the remote control key. Avoid wetting and
hitting the keys
Fig. 41 Set of keys
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Radio frequency remote controlLocking and unlocking the vehicle
The remote control key is used to lock and unlock the vehicle
from a distance.
Using the button ⇒fig. 42 (arrow) on the control, the key shaft is released.
Unlocking the vehicle ⇒fig. 42 .
Locking the vehicle ⇒ fig. 42 .
Unlocking the tailgate. Press the button ⇒fig. 42 until all vehicle
indicators briefly flash. When the unlocking button is pressed, you
have 2 minutes to open the door. Once this time has passed, it will lock once
more.
Also, the battery indicator on the key ⇒fig. 43, will flash.
The remote control transmitter and the batteries are integrated in the key. The
receiver is inside the vehicle. The maximum scope of the remote control
depends on various conditions. This scope is reduced when the batteries
start to lose power.
WARNING
•
An improper use of the key can cause serious injuries.
Fig. 42 Assignment of
buttons on the remote
control key
Fig. 43 Range of the
remote control:
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78•
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.
•
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.
•
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
vehicle can be locked when using th e remote control key. This could
complicate the aid in cas of emergency.Note
•
The remote control key functions only when you are in its range
⇒ page 77, fig. 43 .
•
If the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked by using the radio-frequency
remote control, the remote control key will have to be re-synchronised. For
this, go 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 replac e 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 initiate acoustic and optical warning signals when your
vehicle is tried to be forced.
The anti-theft alarm system is auto matically 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 be automatically 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..
•
The indicator light will flash once on closing and activating the alarm.
WARNING (continued)
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When does the system trigger an alarm?
The system triggers an alarm if the fo
llowing unauthorised actions are carried
out when the car is locked:
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Opening of vehicle with mechanical key without switching ignition on
within the next 15 seconds
•
Opening a door
•
Opening the bonnet
•
Opening the tailgate
•
Ignition switched on with a non-validated key.
•
Movements in the driving compartment (vehicles with a volume sensor)
•
Towing of the vehicle
7)
•
Tilt angle (tow-away protection)
7)
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Undue manipulation of the alarm
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Battery handling
The acoustic signals sound and the indicators flash for approx. 30 seconds.
This may be repeated up to 10 times depending on the country.
How to switch the alarm off
To deactivate the anti-theft alarm, turn the key to the opening direction, open
the door and switch the ignition on, or press the unlocking button on the
remote control.
In vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm system, you have 15 seconds to
insert the key in the ignition lock and activate the ignition if the vehicle is
opened using the driver's door key.
Otherwise, the alarm will trigger for 30 sec. and the ignition will be blocked.
Note
•
After 28 days, the indicator light will be switched off to prevent the battery
from exhausting if the vehicle has been left parked for a long period of time.
The alarm system remains activated.
•
The alarm will trigger again if attempts are made to open another protec-
tion zone.
•
The alarm system can be activated or deactivated using the remote
control. ⇒page 77.
Interior monitor and anti-towing alarm*
Monitoring or control function incorporated in the anti-theft
alarm* which detects unauthoriz ed vehicle entry by means of
ultrasound.Activation
– It is connected automatically when the anti-theft alarm is acti-
vated.
Deactivation
– Open the vehicle with the key, either mechanically
8) or by
pressing the button on the remote control.
– Press the button on the remote control twice. The volumetric
sensor and tilt sensors will be deactivated. The alarm system
remains activated.
7)With vehicles fitted with a tow-away protection
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8)The time period from when the door is opened until the key is inserted in the contact
should not exceed 15 sec., otherwise the alarm will be triggered.
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Ta i l g a t eUnlocking 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. 44. The tail-
gate will be automatically 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 change the locking / unlocking status, press the button or the button ⇒ page 77, fig. 42 on the remote control key.
A warning appears in the inst rument 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. 44 Tailgate: opening
from the outside
Fig. 45 Detail of the
inside of the tailgate:
hand grip
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