2010 Seat Alhambra tailgate

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WARNING
If the tailgate is not correctly closed, it could open unexpectedly when
driving and cause serious injuries.
xAlways stop immediately and close the tailgate.
xEnsure that the tailgate has been locked into place by the element on
the lock carrier when you close it.
Opening the tailgate
Before opening the tailgate, always remove any load on its luggage rack
Ÿ.
Opening with the ignition key
Press the button on the vehicle key until the tailgate opens automatically.
To open using the centre console control
Press the button on the centre console Ÿfig. 56. The tailgate will be
automatically opened.
The button is still operative when the ignition is switched off.
Opening the tailgate with the button
xUnlock the vehicle or open a door.
xRaise the tailgate using the button Ÿfig. 57 (arrow).
WARNING
Unsuitable or careless unlocking and opening of the tailgate could cause
serious injuries.
Fig. 56 Detailed view of
the centre console: button
for unlocking the tailgate.
Fig. 57 Opening the tail-
gate from the exterior
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xIf there is a loaded luggage carrier on the tailgate, it could be unlocked
or open but not recognised as such. An unlocked or open tailgate could
open unexpectedly while driving.
Note
At outside temperatures of less than 0 °C (+32 °F), the pressurised gas struts
cannot always automatically lift the tailgate. In this case, open the tailgate
manually.
Closing the tailgate
Closing the tailgate
xGrab the handgrip inside the tailgate Ÿfig. 58 (arrow).
xPush the tailgate downwards until it locks into place in the lock.
xEnsure that it is correctly closed by pulling on it firmly.
Locking the tailgate
If you unlock the vehicle without opening any doors or the tailgate, it will lock
again automatically after 30 seconds. This function prevents the vehicle from
remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake.
Locking is only possible when the tailgate is correctly and fully closed.
xThe tailgate is also locked by a central locking.
xIf the vehicle tailgate is locked or unlocked using the button, when it
is closed once more it will lock automatically.
xA closed but not locked tailgate will lock automatically at a speed above
about 9 km/h ( 7 mph).
WARNING
Unsuitable or careless closing and locking of the tailgate could cause
serious injuries.
xNever allow children to play inside or around the vehicle without super-
vision, especially if the tailgate is open. Children could enter the luggage
compartment, close the tailgate and become trapped. A locked vehicle can
be subjected to extremely high and low temperatures, depending on the
time of year, thus causing serious injuries/illness and even death.
Note
Before closing the tailgate, make sure that the key has not been left inside the
boot.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 58 Tailgate open:
hand grip.
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Opening the tailgate electronically
Opening the tailgate
xPress and hold the button on the vehicle key until the tailgate opens
automatically.
xALTERNATIVELY: Press and hold the button on the centre console for
approximately 1 second Ÿpage 98, fig. 56.
xALTERNATIVELY: Press the Ÿpage 98, fig. 57 tailgate button (arrow).
In case of difficulty or obstruction, automatic opening of the tailgate is inter-
rupted.
Electronically opening the tailgate does not work when a trailer is electrically
connected and hitched to a factory fitted trailer hitch Ÿpage 260.
The tailgate can be opened manually by applying more force.
Closing the tailgate
xPress and hold the button on the vehicle key for approximately 1
second.
xALTERNATIVELY: Press and hold the button on the centre console for
approximately 1 second Ÿpage 98, fig. 56.
xALTERNATIVELY: Press the Ÿpage 98, fig. 57 tailgate button (arrow).
xPress the button on the open tailgate Ÿfig. 59 Ÿ.
xManually push the tailgate down to close it.
The tailgate will move down to the closed position to close and lock itself
automatically using the power-close feature Ÿ.
In case of difficulty or obstruction, automatic closing of the tailgate is inter-
rupted and it will open slightly.
Check why the tailgate could not close.
Attempt to close it once more.
Interrupting the opening and closing process
Tailgate opening and closing can be stopped by pressing one of the
buttons. Each time one of the buttons is pressed, the tailgate moves to
its initial position.
Then, it can be opened or closed by hand. To do this, apply a little more force.
Memorising the opening angle
The tailgate must be at least half open to memorise an opening angle.
xStop automatic opening in the opening position required Ÿpage 100.
xHold down the button Ÿfig. 59 with the tailgate open for at least three
seconds. The opening angle is memorised.
Memorisation is confirmed by blinking of the hazard lights and a sound
signal.
To be opened completely, the opening angle must be memorised once more.
xRelease the tailgate and open it to the memorised height.
xPush the tailgate all the way up. To do this, apply a little more force.
Fig. 59 Button with tail-
gate open.
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xHold down the button Ÿpage 100, fig. 59 with the tailgate open for at
least three seconds.
xThe opening angle is reset to the original factory setting.
WARNING
Unsuitable or careless closing and locking of the tailgate could cause
serious injuries.
xNever allow children to play inside or around the vehicle without super-
vision, especially if the tailgate is open. Children could enter the luggage
compartment, close the tailgate and become trapped. A locked vehicle can
be subjected to extremely high and low temperatures, depending on the
time of year, thus causing serious injuries/illness and even death.
WARNING
It is possible that the tailgate does not open completely or, if it is open,
closes alone if a large amount of snow has built up on it or if a luggage rack
is fitted. In this case, the tailgate must be supported.
Caution
xWhen using a trailer, ensure that there is sufficient space to open and
close the tailgate.
xBefore opening the tailgate, any kind of equipment carrier should be
removed, for example a bicycle carrier.
Caution
In case of repeated short-term use, the system is turned off to avoid over-
heating.
xWhen it has cooled, it may be used once again. During this time, the tail-
gate may be manually opened or closed applying a little more effort.
xIf the vehicle battery is disconnected or the fuse blows when the tailgate
is open, the tailgate system must be re-initialised. To do this, close the tail-
gate.
Note
Before closing the tailgate, make sure that the key has not been left inside the
boot.

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Note
The headlights, rear lights and turn signals may mist up temporarily on the
inside in cool or damp weather. This is normal and in no way effects the useful
life of the vehicle lighting system.
Adhesive strips for headlights or adjusting headlights
In those countries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road to the
home country, the asymmetric dipped beam may dazzle drivers of oncoming
vehicles. Therefore, when driving abroad, adhesive strips should be attached
to the headlights or the headlights should be adjusted accordingly.
The direction of the headlights can be adjusted from the instrument panel, in
the menu Settings submenu Travel mode Ÿpage 70.
For those vehicles in which it is not possible to adjust the headlights from the
menu, adhesive strips are used to cover certain parts of the headlamp cover
or the headlights may be adjusted at a specialised workshop. For further
information, please refer to a specialised workshop. SEAT recommends
visiting a qualified workshop.
Note
The use of Travel mode and adhesive strips on the headlights is only author-
ised for a short period of time. To modify the direction of the headlamps more
permanently, please take the vehicle to a specialised workshop. SEAT recom-
mends visiting a qualified workshop.
Function “Coming home” and “Leaving home” (guidance
lights)
The “Coming home” function should be switched on manually. However the
“Leaving home” function is automatically controlled by a photo sensor.
Lighting around the exterior mirrors
The lighting around the exterior mirrors illuminates the door area on entering
and leaving the vehicles. It comes on when the vehicle is unlocked, when the
vehicle door is opened and when the “Coming home” or “Leaving home”
“Coming Home”Necessary operations
To switch sys-
tem on:
– Switch off the ignition.
– Briefly flash the headlights for approximately one sec-
ond Ÿpage 115.
The “Coming home” lighting comes on when the driver's
door is opened. The delay in switching off the headlights
is counted from when the last door or tailgate is closed.
The system
switches off:
– Automatically at the end of the delay period.
– Automatically, if 30 seconds after coming on, a vehicle
door or tailgate remains open.
– If the light switch is turned to position
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– If the ignition is switched on.
“Leaving home”Necessary operations
To switch sys-
tem on:– Unlock the vehicle when the light switch is in position
!54/ and the photo sensor detects darkness.
The system
switches off:
– Automatically, at the end of the delay period.
– When the vehicle is locked.
– When the light switch is turned to position
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– When the ignition is switched on.

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xAdjust the light beam to the vehicle load status so that it does not blind
other drivers.
Interior and reading lights
Storage and luggage compartment lighting
When the glove box and the tailgate are opened and closed, a light automat-
ically switches on or off.
Background lighting
The background lighting in the front covering of the ceiling lights up the
controls on the central console from above when the side or dipped lights are
on.
In addition, the lever on the door moulding can also be illuminated.
Note
The reading lights go out when the vehicle is locked, or a few minutes after
the key is removed from the ignition. This prevents the battery from
discharging.
Button /
SwitchFunction
/Switches interior lights off.
Switches interior lights on.
o
Switches door contact control on (central position).
The interior lights come on automatically when the vehicle is
unlocked, a door is opened or the key is removed from the
ignition.
The lights go off a few seconds after all the doors are closed,
the vehicle is locked or the ignition is switched on.
Turning the reading light on and off
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Windscreen wiper lever
Caution
If the ignition is switched off while the windscreen wipers are on, the wind-
screen wipers carry on wiping at the same level when the ignition is switched
back on. Ice, snow and other obstacles may damage the windscreen wiper
and the wiper motor.
Note
The windscreen wipers will only function when the ignition is switched on and
the bonnet or tailgate are closed.
Fig. 72 Using the wind-
screen wipers.
Fig. 73 Using the rear
window wipers.
Move the lever to the required position Ÿ:
OFFWindscreen wiper off.
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Intermittent windscreen wipers wipe.
Using the control Ÿfig. 72 adjust the interval (vehicles
without the rain sensor), or the sensitivity of the rain sensor.
LOWSlow wipe.
HIGHContinuous wipe.
xBrief wipe - short wipe. Hold the lever down for more time to
increase the wipe frequency.
WAutomatic wipe for cleaning windscreens with the lever up.
ZIntermittent wipe for rear window. The rear wiper will wipe the
window approximately every 6 seconds.
\Automatic wipe for cleaning rear windows with the lever
pressed.
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Loading luggage compartment
Introduction
Always transport heavy loads in the trunk and place the seat backs in a
vertical position. Always use the fastening rings with suitable rope or straps.
Never overload the vehicle. Both the carrying capacity as well as the distribu-
tion of the load in the vehicle have effects on the driving behaviour and
braking ability Ÿ.
Additional information and warnings:
xAirbag system Ÿpage 33
xLight Ÿpage 113
xTranspor ting Ÿpage 13
xTo wi ng m o d e Ÿpage 260
xWheels and tyres Ÿpage 323
WARNING
When the vehicle is not in use or being watched, always lock the doors and
the tailgate to reduce the risk of serious injury or death.
xDo not leave children unwatched, especially when the tailgate is open.
Children could climb into the luggage compartment, close the tailgate from
inside and be unable to escape themselves. This could lead to serious
injury or death.
xNever allow children to play in or around the vehicle.
xNever transport people in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects can cause serious injury in case
of a sudden manoeuvring or breaking or in case of an accident. This is espe-cially true when objects are struck by a detonating airbag and fired through
the vehicle interior. To reduce the risks, please note the following:
xSecure all objects in the vehicle. Always keep equipment and heavy
objects in the luggage compartment.
xAlways secure objects with suitable rope or straps so that they cannot
enter the areas around the frontal or side airbags in case of sudden braking
or an accident.
xWhile driving, always keep object compartments closed.
xDo not place hard, heavy or sharp objects inside the passenger
compartment, in open storage compartments, the rear shelf or on the
dashboard.
xRemove hard, heavy and sharp objects from clothes and pockets inside
the vehicle and store securely.
WARNING
The transport of heavy object changes vehicle handling and increases
braking distance. Heavy loads that have not been stored or secured
correctly could cause loss of control and result in serious injury.
xThe vehicle handling changes when transporting heavy objects due to
a change in the centre of gravity.
xDistribute the load as uniformly and as low down on the vehicle as
possible.
xStore heavy objects in the luggage compartment as far from the rear
axle as possible.
Caution
xHard objects on the shelf could chafe the wires of the heating element
and antenna of the rear window and cause damage.
xThe side window antenna could be damaged due to chafing from objects.
WARNING (continued)