2008 Seat Ibiza SC warning

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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).
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The driver door cannot be locked. This avoids the user from forgetting his
key inside the vehicle.
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All doors can be locked separately from inside the car. Do this by pulling
the door release lever once.
WARNING
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If the vehicle is locked, children and disabled people may be trapped
inside it.
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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.
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The central locking button is not op erative when the vehicle is locked
from the outside (with the remote control or the key).Note
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Locked vehicle, button
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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
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a key without re mote control ,
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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:
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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 your 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 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.
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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 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
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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.
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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 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
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The remote control key functions only when you are in its range
⇒ page 77, fig. 43 .
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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..
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The indicator light will flash once on closing and activating the alarm.
WARNING (continued)
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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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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 around 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 observin g 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 the 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. 46.
Fig. 46 Tailgate: emer-
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WindowsOpening or closing the windows electrically*
All electric windows can be operated using the controls on the
driver door.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
WARNING
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Incorrect use of the electric windows can result in injury.
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Never close the tailgate without observin g 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 el ectric equipment could be activated
with risk of injury, for exampl e, in the electric windows.
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The doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could make
the aid difficult in an emergency situation.
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Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.
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The electric windows are only deactivated on switching the ignition off
and opening any of the doors.Note
If the window is not able to close becau se it is stiff or because of an obstruc-
tion, the window will automatically open again ⇒ page 84. If this happens,
check why the window could not be closed before attempting to close it
again.
Fig. 47 Detail of driver
door: controls for the front
windows.
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84One-touch opening and closing*
One-touch opening and closing means you do not have to
hold down the button.The buttons ⇒page 83, fig. 47 and have two posiitons for
opening the windows and two for closing them. This makes it easier
to open and close windows to the desired position.
One-touch closing
– Pull up the window button briefly up to the second position. The window closes fully.
One-touch opening
– Push down the window button briefly up to the second position. The window opens fully.
Restoring one-touch opening and closing
– 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.
– Release the switch and then lift it again for one second. This will reactivate the automatic function.If you push (or pull) a button to the fi rst stage, the window will open (or close)
until you release the button. If you push or lift the button briefly to the second
stage, the window will open (one-touch opening) or close (one-touch closing)
automatically. If you operate the button while the window is opening or
closing, it stops at this position. The one-touch opening and closing function will not function once the igni-
tion has been switched off.
The one-touch function and roll-back function will not work if there is a
malfunction in the electric windows. Co
ntact an Authorised Service Centre.
Roll-back function
The roll-back function reduces the ri s k o f i n j u r y w h e n th e el ec -
tric windows close.•
If a window is obstructed when clos ing automatically, the window stops
at this point and lowers immediately ⇒.
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Next, check why the window does not close before attempting it again.
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If you try within the following 10 seconds and the window closes again
with difficulty or there is an obstr uction, 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 within 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 function will not work if there is a
malfunction in the electric windows. Contact an Authorised Service Centre.
WARNING
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Incorrect use of the electric windows can result in injury.
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