2010 Seat Alhambra warning

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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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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a
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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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a
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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Electric windows
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
xSEAT information system Ÿpage 70
xCentral locking and locking system Ÿpage 83
WARNING
Careless use of the electric windows can cause serious injury.
xOnly operate the electric windows when nobody is in the way.
xNever leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle if the doors
are to be locked. The windows cannot be opened in case of an emergency.
xAlways take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle. After
turning off the ignition, the windows can be opened and closed for a short
time using the buttons on the door as long as the driver's door or
passenger side door is not open.
xWhen transporting children in the rear seats, always deactivate the rear
electric windows with the child safety lock so that they cannot be opened
and closed.

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To stop the one touch function: Push or pull on the button of the corre-
sponding window.
Restoring one-touch opening and closing
The one-touch opening and closing function is not active after the vehicle
battery has been disconnected or is flat and will have to be reset.
xClose all windows and doors.
xPull the button of the corresponding window and hold it for one second in
this position.
xRelease the button and pull upwards and hold again. The one-touch func-
tion is now ready for operation.
The automatic one-touch electric windows can be reinitialised individually or
several at a time.
Convenience opening and closing function
The electric windows can be opened or closed from outside using the vehicle
key:
xHold in the unlocking for locking button for the vehicle. All windows which
function electrically will be either opened or closed.
xTo interrupt the function, release the locking or unlocking button.
During convenience closing, first the windows and then the sliding sunroof
will be closed.
In the Configuration - convenience menu, there are different settings for oper-
ating the windows Ÿpage 70.
WARNING
Careless use of the electric windows can cause serious injury.
xOnly operate the electric windows when nobody is in the way.
xNever leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle if the doors
are to be locked. The windows cannot be opened in case of an emergency.
xAlways take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle. After
turning off the ignition, the windows can be opened and closed for a short
time using the buttons on the door as long as the driver's door or
passenger side door is not open.
xWhen transporting children in the rear seats, always deactivate the rear
electric windows with the child safety lock so that they cannot be opened
and closed.
Note
The one-touch function and roll-back function will not work if there is a
malfunction in the electric windows. Visit a specialist workshop.
Electric Windows anti-trap function
The anti-trap function of the electric windows can reduce the risk of injury
when opening and closing the electric windows Ÿ. If a window is not able
to close because it is stiff or because of an obstruction, it will automatically
open again.
xCheck why the window does not close.
xAttempt to close the window again.
xIf you try within the following 10 seconds and the window closes with
difficulty or there is an obstruction once again, the one-touch closing will stop
working for 10 seconds.
xIf the window is still obstructed, it will stop at the corresponding position.
When the button is operated within 10 seconds, the window will close
without the anti-trap function Ÿ.
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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a To close windows without the anti-trap function
xAttempt to close the corresponding electric window within 10 seconds
after by holding the button. The window is closed without the anti-trap func-
tion, deactivated for a short time.
xAfter more than 10 seconds, the anti-trap function is reactivated. The
window will stop once again if there is another difficulty or obstacle.
xIf the window will still not close, visit a specialised workshop.
WARNING
Closing the electric windows without the anti-trap function can cause
serious injury.
xAlways close the electric windows carefully.
xNobody should be in the way of the electric windows, especially when
the anti-trap function is deactivated.
xThe anti-trap function does not prevent fingers or other parts of the
body getting pinched against the window frame and causing injury.
Note
The anti-trap function also operates if the windows are closed from the
outside of the vehicle using the ignition key for convenience closing
Ÿpage 104.

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Panorama sliding sunroof*
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
xSEAT information system Ÿpage 70
xCentral locking and locking system Ÿpage 83
xEmergency locking and unlocking Ÿpage 348
WARNING
Careless use of the panorama sliding sunroof can cause serious injury.
xOnly close the panorama sliding sunroof and the sunshade when
nobody is in the way.
xAlways take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle.
xNever leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if
they have access to the keys. Uncontrolled use of the key could lock the
vehicle, start the engine, turn on the ignition and operate the sliding
sunroof.
xThe sliding sunroof can be operated for up to about ten minutes after
the ignition has been switched off, provided the driver door and the front
passenger door are not opened.
Note
In case of a fault in the operation of the sliding sunroof, the anti-trap function
will not operate correctly. Visit a specialist workshop.
Opening or closing the panorama sliding sunroof
To unfold the panorama sliding sunroof, the switch must be in the position
.
Fig. 61 On the interior
roof lining: use the rotary
button to open and close.
Fig. 62 On the interior
roof lining: Press the
button and pull on it to lift
and close the sliding
sunroof.
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Panorama sliding sunroof: operation
Convenience open/close function
The panorama sliding sunroof can be opened or closed from outside the
vehicle using the vehicle key:
xHold in the unlocking for locking button for the vehicle. The panorama
sliding sunroof is adjusted or closes.
xRelease the unlock or lock button to stop the function.
During convenience closing, first the windows and then the sliding sunroof
will be closed.
Note
The sliding sunroof rotary button remains in the last position selected if the
roof is closed using convenience closing from outside the vehicle and will
have to be re-positioned the next time you drive.
Anti-trap function of the panorama sliding sunroof and the
sunshade
The anti-trap function reduces the risk of injury when opening and closing the
panorama sliding sunroof and sunshade Ÿ. When the panorama sliding
sunroof or the sunshade encounter difficulty or an obstacle when closing,
they will stop and reopen.
xCheck why the panorama sliding sunroof or the sunshade did not close.
xAttempt to close the panorama sliding sunroof or sunshade once again.
xIf the panorama sliding sunroof or sunshade is still obstructed, it will stop
at the corresponding position. Now close the panorama sliding sunroof or
sunshade without the anti-trap function.Closing without the roll-back function
xThe Ÿpage 106, fig. 61 switch should be in the “closed” position
.
xPanorama sliding sunroof: Within five seconds of triggering the anti-trap
function, pull the control all the way back Ÿpage 106, fig. 62 (arrow E) until
the panorama sliding sunroof closes fully.
xSunshade: Within five seconds of triggering the anti-trap function, push
the Ÿpage 107, fig. 63 button until the sunshade closes completely.
xThe panorama sliding sunroof or sunshade close without the anti-trap
function.
xIf the panorama sliding sunroof still cannot be closed, visited a special-
ised workshop.
WARNING
Closing the panorama sliding sunroof or sunshade without the anti-trap
function can cause serious injuries.
xAlways close the panorama sliding sunroof carefully.
xNobody should be in the way of the panorama sliding sunroof or
sunshade, especially when they are closed without the anti-trap function.
xThe anti-trap function does not prevent fingers or other parts of the
body getting pinched against the window frame and causing injury.
Note
The anti-trap function is activated if the windows and the panorama sliding
sunroof are closed from the outside of the vehicle using the ignition key for
convenience closing Ÿpage 104.
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