2010 Seat Alhambra key

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Unlocking and locking
Vehicle key set
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
xAdjustments to the SEAT information system Ÿpage 70
xCentral locking and locking system Ÿpage 83
xStart and stop the engine Ÿpage 195
xNotes for the user Ÿpage 283
xEmergency locking and unlocking Ÿpage 348
WARNING
Careless or incorrect use of vehicle keys may result in severe injury and
accident.
xAlways take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle. Chil-
dren and unauthorised individuals could lock the doors or the tailgate,
start the engine or turn the ignition on activating electrical systems, for
example: the electric windows.
xNever leave children or disabled people alone in the car. They could be
trapped in the car in an emergency and will not be able to get themselves
to safety. For example, depending on the time of the year, temperatures
inside a locked and closed vehicle can be extremely high or extremely low
resulting in serious injuries and illness or even death, particularly for
young children.
xNever remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. The
steering may lock and it will not be possible to turn the steering wheel.

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Vehicle key
Vehicle keys
With the vehicle key Ÿfig. 40 or Ÿfig. 41 the vehicle may be locked or
unlocked remotely.The vehicle key includes an emitter and batteries. The receiver is in the inte-
rior of the vehicle. The range of the vehicle key with remote control and new
batteries is several metres around the vehicle.
If it is not possible to open or close the vehicle using the remote control key,
this should be re-synchronised Ÿpage 82 or the battery changed
Ÿpage 81.
Different keys belonging to the vehicle may be used.
Folding the key shaft in and out
When the button is pressed, the key shaft is released and unfolds.
To fold it press the button and fold the key shaft in until it locks in place.
Duplicate keys
To obtain a spare key and other vehicle keys, the vehicle chassis number is
required.
Each new key must contain a microchip and be coded with the data from the
electronic vehicle immobiliser. In vehicle key will not work if it does not
contain microchip or the microchip has not been encoded. This is also true for
keys cut for the vehicle.
The vehicle keys or new spare keys can be obtained from an authorised tech-
nical service, a specialist workshop or approved key service qualified to
create this kind of key.
New keys or spare keys must be synchronised before use Ÿpage 82.
Caution
All of the vehicle keys contain electronic components. Protect the vehicle
keys from damage, impacts and humidity.
Fig. 40 Vehicle keys.
Fig. 41 Vehicle key for
vehicles with electric
sliding doors.

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Note
Only use the key button when you require the corresponding function.
Pushing the button unnecessarily could accidentally unlock the vehicle or
trigger the alarm. It is also possible even when you are outside the radius of
action.
Note
Key operation can be greatly influenced by overlapping radio signals around
the vehicle working in the same range of frequencies (for example, radio
transmitters, mobile telephones).
Note
Obstacles between the remote control and the vehicle, bad weather condi-
tions and discharged batteries can considerably reduce the range of the
remote control.
Indicator on the vehicle key
When a button on the vehicle key is pressed, the indicator light flashes
(arrow) Ÿfig. 42 or Ÿfig. 43 once briefly. If the button is pressed and held,
Fig. 42 Indicator light on
the vehicle key.
Fig. 43 Indicator light on
the vehicle key for vehi-
cles with electric sliding
doors.

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function.
When the indicator light does not light upon pushing a button, the batteries
of the vehicle key must be changed Ÿpage 81.
Changing the battery
SEAT recommend having the batteries changed in a qualified workshop.
The battery is located to the rear of the vehicle key, under a cover Ÿfig. 44.
When changing the battery, use another battery of the same model and
observe the polarity when fitting it Ÿ.
To change the battery
xUnfold the key shaft Ÿpage 79.
xRemove the cover from the back of the vehicle key Ÿfig. 44 in the direc-
tion of the arrow Ÿ.
xExtract the battery from the compartment using a suitable thin object
Ÿfig. 45.
xPlace the new battery in the compartment, pressing in the direction of the
arrow as shown Ÿfig. 45 Ÿ.
xFit the battery compartment cover, pressing in the direction of the arrow
as shown Ÿfig. 44 until it clicks into place.
Fig. 44 Vehicle key:
battery compartment
cover.
Fig. 45 Vehicle key:
removing the battery.

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Caution
xIf the battery is not changed correctly, the vehicle key may be damaged.
xUse of unsuitable batteries may damage the vehicle key. For this reason,
always replace the dead battery with another of the same voltage, size and
specifications.
For the sake of the environment
Please dispose of your used batteries correctly and with respect for the envi-
ronment.
For the sake of the environment
The vehicle key battery may contain perchlorate. Observe the legal require-
ments for their disposal.
To synchronise the vehicle key
If the button is pressed frequently outside of the vehicle range, it is
possible that the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked using the key.
In this case, the vehicle key must be synchronised once more as follows:
xUnfold the key shaft Ÿpage 79.
xRemove the cover from the driver's door handle Ÿpage 348.
xPress the button on the vehicle key. For this, it must remain with the
vehicle.
xOpen the vehicle within one minute using the key shift.
xTurn on the ignition using the vehicle key. The key has been synchronised.
xReplace the driver's door handle cover.
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Central locking and locking system
Introduction
Central locking functions correctly when all the doors and the tailgate are
correctly shut. If the driver's door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked with
the key.
The battery of a vehicle left unlocked during a long period (for instance, in a
private garage) may run down and fail to start the motor.
Additional information and warnings:
xPersonal convenience settings in the SEAT information system Ÿpage 70
xVehicle key set Ÿpage 78
xSliding doors Ÿpage 92
xElectric windows Ÿpage 102
xPanorama sliding sunroof Ÿpage 106
xTo wi ng m o d e Ÿpage 260
xEmergency locking and unlocking Ÿpage 348
WARNING
The incorrect use of the central locking system may cause serious injuries.
xThe central locking system will lock all doors. A vehicle locked from the
inside can prevent any non-authorised individual from opening the doors
and accessing the vehicle. Nevertheless, in case of emergency or accident,
locked doors will complicate access to the passenger compartment to help
the passengers.
xNever leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle. The central
locking button can be used to lock all the doors from within. Therefore,
passengers will be locked inside the vehicle. Individuals locked in the
vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.
xDepending on the time of the year, temperatures inside a locked and
closed vehicle can be extremely high or extremely low resulting in serious
injuries and illness or even death, particularly for young children.
xNever leave individuals locked in a closed and locked vehicle. In case of
emergency, they may not be able to exit the vehicle by themselves or get
help.
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Description of the central locking system
The central locking system allows all doors and the tailgate to be locked and
unlocked centrally.
xFrom outside, using the vehicle key.
xFrom inside, by pushing the central locking button Ÿpage 85.
In the submenu Convenience in the Configuration menu, or by visiting a
specialized workshop, special functions of the central locking system can be
switched on or off Ÿpage 70.
In case of a vehicle key fault or central locking system fault, all doors can be
locked or unlocked manually.
Locking the vehicle after the airbags have been deployed
If the airbags are deployed due to an accident, the vehicle will be automati-
cally and completely unlocked. Depending on the amount of damage, the
vehicle can be locked following an accident in the following ways:
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the outside
FunctionNecessary operations
Locking the vehicle
from within:– Turn off the ignition and turn it on again.
– Push the central locking button .
Locking the vehicle
from the outside:– Turn off the ignition and turn it on again.
OR: – Remove the key from the ignition.
– Open any door just once.
– Lock the vehicle with the key.
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Fig. 46 Buttons on the
vehicle key.
Fig. 47 Buttons on the
key of vehicles with
sliding doors.

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submenu Convenience, you may push the button twice Ÿpage 70 to
unlock all doors and the tailgate.
The vehicle key only locks and unlocks the vehicle if it is within range of the
vehicle and if the batteries have enough power. When locking, the vehicle's
indicators will blink.
If the driver's door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked with the key. If you
unlock the vehicle without opening any doors or the tailgate, it will lock again
automatically after a few seconds. This function prevents the vehicle from
remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake.
Convenience open/close function
xSee "Electric windows: functions" Ÿpage 102.
xSee "Panorama sliding sunroof: operation" Ÿpage 106.
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside
The central locking button is still operative when the ignition is switched off.
The central locking button is only deactivated if the "Safe" security system is
activated Ÿpage 88.
Please note the following when you use the central locking button to lock your
vehicle:
xDo not turn on the "Safe" security system Ÿpage 88.
xDo not turn on the antitheft alarm.
xIt will not be possible to open the doors or the tailgate from the outside
this may offer extra safety, when stopped at traffic lights for example.
FunctionHandling the buttons on the vehicle
Unlocking the vehicle.Press button . Keep it pushed for the
convenience opening.
Lock the vehicle.Press button . Keep it pushed for the
convenience locking function.
Unlocking the tailgate.Press button .
Open the sliding door.Ÿpage 92.
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Push the button Ÿfig. 48:
Unlocking the vehicle.
Lock the vehicle.
Fig. 48 In the driver door:
central locking button.
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