2009 Seat Altea radio

Steering wheel controls91
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Button
Radio
CD/MP3/USB*/iPod*
AUX
NAVIGATOR
TELEPHONE
Volume up
Vol ume up
Volume up
Volume up
Vol ume up
Volume down
Vol ume down
Volume down
Volume down
Vol ume down
Search for next station
Next track
Hold down: Fast forward
No function specified
No function specified
No function specified
Search for last station
Last track
Hold down:Rewind
No function specified
No function specified
No function specified
Access telephone menu on instrument panel
Access telephone menu on instrument panel
Access telephone menu on instrument panel
No function specified
Make call
Accept incoming call
End call
Hold down: reject incoming call
Enable voice recognition
Enable voice recognition
Enable voice recognition
Enable voice recognition
Enable voice recognition
Next preset
a)
Next track
a)
No function specified
Operates on instrument panel
Movement on telephone menu
Address book / Last calls / Calls received / Missed calls
Previous preset
a)
Previous track
a)
No function specified
Operates on instrument panel
Movement on telephone
menu
Address book / Last calls / Calls received / Missed
calls
Change menu on instrument panel
Change menu on instrument panel
Change menu on
instrument panel
No function specified
Change menu on
instrument panel
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Unlocking and locking93
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Unlocking and lockingCentral lockingBasic functions
The central locking system enables you to lock and unlock all
doors with just pushing on the keybutton.Description
Central locking can be activated by using any of the following options:•
the key, by inserting it into the driver's door cylinder and rotating it manu-
ally,
•
the central locking button in the passenger compartment as an electronic
control ⇒page 96.
•
the radio frequency remote control , using the buttons on the key,
⇒ page 100
Various functions are available to improve the vehicle safety:
– Locking system “Safe”
– Selective unlocking system*
– Automatic speed-dependent locking and unlocking system*
– Self-locking system to prevent involuntary unlocking
– Emergency unlocking system
Unlocking the vehicle*
– Press button ⇒page 100, fig. 63 on remote control to unlock all the
doors and tailgate. Locking the vehicle*
– Press button
⇒page 100, fig. 63 on the remote control to lock all
doors and the tailgate or turn the key in the door to lock all doors and the
tailgate.
WARNING
•
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 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.
•
Always take you car keys with you when you leave the vehicle. Misuse
of the keys, for example, by children, may result in serious damage and
accident.
−The engine may accidentally be started and be out of control.
− If the ignition is switched on, the electric equipment could be acti-
vated with risk of injury, for example, in the electric windows.
− The doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could
make assistance difficult in an emergency situation.
− Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.
•
Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. The
steering lock could suddenly engage, and you would not be able to steer
the vehicle.


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Unlocking and locking
100Radio 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. 63 (arrow) on the control, the key shaft is released.
Unlocking the vehicle ⇒fig. 63 .
Locking the vehicle ⇒fig. 63
Unlocking the tailgate. Press the button ⇒fig. 63 until all indicators
on the vehicle 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. 63 , 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.
Selective unlocking*
When the button ⇒fig. 63 , is pressed once, the driver's door is
unlocked, all others remain locked.
Press the button ⇒fig. 63 twice to unlock all doors.
Fig. 63 Assignment of
buttons on the remote
control key
Fig. 64 Range of the
remote control:

A1

A2

A3
A3

A1

A1
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Unlocking and locking101
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WARNING
•
An improper use of the key 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.
•
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 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
•
The radio-frequency remote control can be programmed by means of
pressing the unlocking button once; as a result, only the driver door will
unlock. When the button is pressed once more, all doors and the tailgate will
be unlocked.
•
The remote control functions only when you are in range ⇒page 100,
fig. 64 (red area).
•
If the vehicle is unlocked using the button, it will lock again auto-
matically if any of the doors or the tailgate are not opened within 30 seconds
after unlocking it. This function prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked
if the unlock button is pressed by mistake.
•
If the vehicle cannot be opened and closed using the remote control, the
remote control key will have to be re-synchronised ⇒page 101.
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 ma y 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.Synchronising the remote control key
If it is not possible to unlock or lock the door with the remote
control, it should be re-synchronised.– Press the ⇒page 100, fig. 63 button on the remote control.
– Then close the vehicle using the key bit within one minute.It is possible that the vehicle could no longer be opened and closed with the
remote control if the button is repeatedly pressed outside the radio
frequency remote control effective scope. The remote control key will have to
be resynchronised.
Spare remote control keys are available in your Authorised Service Centres,
where they must be matched to the locking system.
Up to eight remote control keys can be used.
A1


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Seats and stowage147
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Electrical sockets*
Electrical equipment can be connected to any of the 12 volt
sockets.Electrical accessories may be connected to the 12 volt power point in the front
central console ⇒fig. 117 of the passenger compartment and that of the
boot* The appliances connected to ea ch power point must not exceed a
power rating of 120 Watt.
WARNING
The current power points 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 alone inside the vehicle.
Note
•
The use of electrical appliances with the engine switched off will cause a
battery discharge.
•
Before using any electrical accessories, see the instructions on
⇒ page 210.
Auxiliary audio connection (AUX-IN)*– Lift the AUX. cover ⇒fig. 118.
– Insert the pin as far as possible (see Radio manual).
Fig. 117 Socket, centre
console, front
Fig. 118 Auxiliary audio
connection
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Seats and stowage
148AUX RSE connection*This connector may be used as an audi o input (red and white connectors) or
audio and video connector (red, whit e and yellow connectors). For more
details about the use of this audio and video source, see the RSE manual.
MEDIA-IN* connectorFor information concerning the use of this equipment, please see the Radio
handbook.
Fig. 119 AUX RSE
connection
Fig. 120 Connection in
central armrest compart-
ment
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Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning 159
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2C-Climatronic*Control switches
The controls allow separate adjustment of air conditioning settings for the left and right.The air conditioning system controls the temperature when the
engine is running and the blower is switched on.
– Turn the temperature control knobs ⇒fig. 129 or in order
to adjust the temperature on the left hand side or the right hand
side respectively.
– The functions will be switched on when its buttons are pressed. When these functions are activated, they are indicated on the
radio display. In addition, all these functions are lit with LEDs.
Press the button again to switch off the function.
The temperature can be adjusted separately for the left and right sides of the
vehicle interior.
Button – defrost function for the windscreen. The air drawn in from
outside the vehicle is directed at the windscreen. The air recirculation
mode, if switched on, will be switched off as soon as the defrost function
is switched on. At temperatures over 3°C, the air conditioning system will
be switched on automatically and the blower speed will be increased by
one level in order to dry the air. The button is lit in yellow and the symbol
appears on the radio or navigator display.
Button – Upward air distribution
Button – Central air distribution
Button – Downward air distribution
Fig. 129 On the dash panel: 2C Climatronic controls
A9
A14
A1

A2

A3

A4

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Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning
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Button – Manual air recirculation mode.
Button – Rear window heating. The heating will be switched off auto-
matically approximately 20 minutes after switching on. However, it may
be turned off by pushing the button. Th e button lights up yellow and the
symbol appears in the display.
Button – Automatic temperature, ventilation and air distribution
control ⇒page 161
button - Dual zone synchroniser
Button – Switches the 2C-Climatronic on and off ⇒page 162
Blower control ⇒page 162
button – Switches heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system
onWARNING
For road safety all windows must be clear of ice, snow, and condensation.
This is essential to ensure good visibility. Please familiarise yourself with
the correct operation of the heating and ventilation system, including the
anti-fog/defrost functions for the windscreens.
Note
Please observe the general notes ⇒page 163.
Viewing Climatronic information
Information about the Climatronic system can be displayed
on the radio or radio and na vigation screen mounted at
factory.
A5

A6

A7
AUTO
A8
DUAL
A9
OFF
A10A11
AC
Fig. 130 Navigation
display with information
about the ClimatronicFig. 131 Radio display
with information about
Climatronic
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