2009 Seat Exeo ST ECU

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Securing child seatsWays to secure a child seat
A child seat can be secured differently on the rear seat and on
the front passenger seat.You can secure a child seat to the rear seat or front passenger seat in the
following ways:•Child seats in groups 0 to 3 can be secured with a seat belt.•Seats for children aged 0, 0+ and 1 with the “ISOFIX” system can be
secured without fastening seat belts, using the “ISOFIX” and/or Top Tether
securing rings ⇒page 52.
U: Suitable for universal approved restraining systems for use in this age category (universal retention systems are those fitted using the adult
seat belt).
*: Move the passenger seat as far to rear as possible, as high as possible and always deactivate the airbag.
L: Suitable for retention systems using the “ISOFIX” anchors.
WARNING
•When travelling, children must be secured in the vehicle with a
restraint system suitable for age, weight and size.•Never install a child seat facing backwards (or rear-facing) on the front
passenger seat unless the front passenger airbag has been disabled. This
could cause fatal injuries to the child! However, if it is necessary, in excep-
tional cases, to transport a child in the front passenger seat, the front
passenger airbag must always be disabled ⇒page 44, “Deactivating
airbags*” and move the seat to its highest position, in case it has this
adjustment.•Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the use
of child seats ⇒ in “Safety notes on using child seats” on page 46.
Category
Weight
Seat locations
Front
passenger
Rear outer
Rear centre
Group 0
<10 kg
U*
U/L
U
Group 0+
<13 kg
U*
U/L
U
Group 1
9-18 kg
U*
U/L
U
Group 2 / 3
15-36 kg
U*
U
U
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52Child seat mounting using the “ISOFIX” and/or Top Tether system
The Child restraint systems may be fitted to the rear seat
quickly and safely with the “ISOFIX” and/or Top Tether system
(fitted to the rear seatback).
Following the instructions given by the child seat manufacturer
when installing and removing the seat.
– Fit the plastic guides on the vehicle's ISOFIX anchorages
between the backrest and the seat ⇒fig. 32 .
– Slide the child seat anchorages along the plastic guides until secured in the car's ISOFIX rings (when correctly closed, you will
hear a “click” and the seat should also have a visual indicator to
confirm it is correctly secured) ⇒fig. 33 .
– Check that the ISOFIX system is correctly secured by pulling on the child seat.Detailed fitting instructions are supplied with the child safety seat.
Child seats with “ISOFIX” mountings are available from Dealers and specialist
retailers.
Fig. 32 Position of the
ISOFIX anchorages on the
side rear seat
Fig. 33 The ISOFIX child
seat anchorings slide
along the fitted plastic
guides until secured in
the vehicle's ISOFIX
anchorages
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WARNING
The retainers employed for this child safety seat are specially designed for
the “ISOFIX” system. Never secure other child seats, seat belts or other
items into the retainers. If you do, you increase the risk of sustaining
severe or fatal injuries.To p Te t h e r r e t a i n e r s t r a p s
Some child restraint seats have a third Top Tether anchoring
point, apart from both “ISOFIX” anchoring points, which
allow better child retention.The Top Tether system has an upper strap for attachment to the vehicle's
upper anchoring point, which is found on the rear luggage compartment
cover. The retainer strap is used to reduce forwards movements of the safety seat in
a crash, helping reduce the risk of injuries to the head from hitting the inside
of the vehicle.
It is foreseen that an EU Directive will introduce requirements related to the
retention of child restraint systems by means of ISOFIX and Top Tether anchor-
ages (probably compulsory for new types from 2010), which will entail
improved retention of the child restraint seat and less head movement in
case of frontal collisions.
Use of retainer straps on rear-facing seats
At present there are very few rear-facing child safety seats fitted with a
retainer strap. Please carefully read and follow the safety seat manufacturer's
instructions for information on how to install the retainer strap properly.
WARNING
An undue installation of the safety seat will increase the risk of injury in the
event of a crash.•Never tie the retainer strap to a hook in the luggage compartment.•Never secure or tie luggage or other items to the lower anchorages
(ISOFIX) or the upper ones (Top Tether).
Fig. 34 Position of the
Top Tether rings on the
rear tray
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54Fitting the Top Tether child restraint to the anchoring pointSecuring the Top Tether child restraint to the anchoring point
situated on the vehicle luggage compartment cover
– Pull out the fastening belt of the child restraint seat according to
the manufacturer's instructions.
– Lead the Top Tether fastening belt under the rear seat head restraint ⇒fig. 35 (lift the head restraint where necessary).
– Slide the belt so that the Top Tether belt of the child restraint seat is correctly secured to the luggage compartment cover
anchorage.
– Firmly tighten the Top Tether belt following the child restraint seat manufacturer's instructions. Releasing the retaining strap
– Release the retainer strap in line with the instructions given by
the child safety seat manufacturer.
– Push the lock and release it from the anchoring support.
WARNING
Read and bear in mind all the WARNINGS ⇒page 53.
Fig. 35 Retainer strap:
correct adjustment and
fitting
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98
– Remove the used battery from the cover.
– Insert the new battery. Make sure that the “+” symbol on the battery is facing downwards. The co rrect polarity is indicated on
the cover.
– After inserting the battery, align the cover and key and press the two parts together.
For the sake of the environmentUsed batteries must be disposed of appropriately and must not be discarded
with ordinary household waste.
Note
•The system must be re-synchronised after each battery replacement to be
able to lock and unlock the car using the remote control ⇒page 107.•The new battery must be of the same type as the original.Electronic immobiliser
The electronic immobiliser is designed to prevent unauthor-
ised persons from starting up the vehicle.There is an electronic chip inside the key which automatically deactivates the
immobiliser when the key is inserted into the ignition lock. The electronic
immobiliser is enabled automatically when the ignition key is removed from
the ignition lock after coming to a stop.
If an uncoded key is used, the message SAFE will appear in the trip recorder
display.
Note
•The engine can only be started using an original SEAT key with the correct
code.•It may not be possible to start the engine with the key if there is another
ignition key from a different make of vehicle on the same key tab.Central lockingDescription
The central locking system enables you to lock and unlock all
the doors, the tailgate and the tank flap together.The central locking system on your vehicle locks and unlocks all the doors
and the tank flap simultaneously. The tailgate is unlocked when the vehicle
is opened. However, the handle must be used to open it. The vehicle can be
locked and unlocked using the remote control ⇒ page 105 or by turning the
key in the lock in the driver's door.
The windows can also be centrally opened or closed using the central locking
system ⇒page 111. The sun roof* can be closed but not opened using the
central locking system.
The central locking system is combined with an anti-theft security system. If
the vehicle is locked with the key from the outside, the interior opening levers
stop working, which prevents unauthorised persons from entering the
vehicle.
Should the central locking system fail to work, you can still normally enable
all the locks individually. The fuel tank flap can be released manually if neces-
sary. For manual release of the tank flap ⇒page 223.
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Automatic locking function (Auto Lock)*
The
Auto Lock* function automatically locks all doors and the tailgate when
the vehicle exceeds a speed of about 15 km/h.
The vehicle is unlocked again automatically when the ignition key is
removed. Alternatively, the driver can also unlock the vehicle using the
central locking switch
 or by opening one of the doors.
WARNING
Do not leave anyone (especially children) inside 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
•Should the central locking system fail to work, you can still lock and
unlock the driver's door and the tailgate using the key. For manual release of
the tank flap ⇒page 223. Locking the doors manually if central locking fails
to work ⇒page 102.•The anti-theft mechanism and the anti-theft alarm* cannot be enabled if
the central locking is not working.•Never leave any valuable items in the vehicle unattended. Even a locked
vehicle is not a safe.
Unlocking the vehicle with the key– To unlock the vehicle, turn the key in the driver's door to position ⇒ fig. 70 .
– Pull the handle to open the door.•This will unlock all the doors, the tailgate and the tank flap simultane-
ously.•The anti-theft security system will be disabled.Locking the vehicle with the key– To lock the vehicle, turn the key in the driver's door to position ⇒fig. 70 ⇒ .•This will lock all the doors and the tailgate.
Fig. 70 Turning the key to
enable the open and close
functions
AA
AB
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100•The interior lights are switched off, provided the light switch is in the cour-
tesy light position.•The windows and the sun roof* will close as the key is held in the locking
position.•The anti-theft security system will be enabled immediately.
Locking the vehicle without enabling the anti-theft security system
With the anti-theft security system enabled, it is more difficult to break into
the vehicle. If the anti-theft security system has been enabled, the inside
door handles and the central locking switch will not work ⇒.
If you are leaving passengers in the vehicle while it is parked, it is possible to
lock the vehicle without enabling the anti-theft security system.
To do so, turn the key in the driver's door twice in quick succession to position
⇒ page 99, fig. 70.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.
Caution
If the driver's door is locked using the key while open, the car will be automat-
ically immobilised and the alarm triggered.
Note
•Please note that when the vehicle is locked without enabling the anti-
theft mechanism, the anti-theft alarm* remains operative. You should there-
fore switch off the interior monitor* before locking the vehicle, as otherwise
the alarm* could be triggered unintentionally.
•The driver's door cannot be locked using the central locking system when
it is still open. The door must be locked 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. 71 ⇒ button.
Unlocking the vehicle
–Press the button.Please note the following when using the central locking switch to lock your
vehicle:
AB
Fig. 71 Detail of driver
door: Central locking
switch

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•The doors and the tailgate cannot be opened from the outside (for secu-
rity reasons, e.g. when stopped at traffic lights).•You can open the doors individually from the inside by pulling the inside
door handle.•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.•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 operative when the ignition is switched
off. This switch can be used to automatically lock all the doors and the tail-
gate. However, since this makes it difficult 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.
Security central locking*
The security central locking feature allows you to only unlock
the driver's door and the tank flap. All other doors and the
tailgate remain locked.Unlocking the driver's door and tank flap
–Turn the key once to the unlock position, or press the unlock
button on the remote control once.
Unlocking all the doors, the tailgate and the tank flap
simultaneously.
–Turn the key twice within five seconds, or press the unlock button
on the remote control twice within five seconds.The security system and the anti-theft alarm* are immediately disabled if you
unlock only the driver's door, without unlocking the other doors
⇒page 107.
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