2011 Seat Alhambra door lock

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Unlocking and locking
Panorama sliding sunroof*
Introduction Additional information and warnings:
●
SEAT information system ⇒ pag e 62
● C
entral locking and locking system ⇒ page 74
● Emer

gency locking and unlocking ⇒ page 314WARNING
Careless use of the panorama sliding sunroof can cause serious injury.
● Only close the panorama sliding sunroof and the sunshade when no-
body i s

in the way.
● Always take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle.
● Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if
they hav
e 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.
● The 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 func-
tion wi l

l not operate correctly. Visit a specialist workshop. Opening or closing the panorama sliding sunroof
Fig. 58 On the interior
roof
linin

g: use the rotary
button to open and close. Fig. 59 On the interior
roof
linin

g: Press the but-
ton and pull on it to lift
and close the sliding
sunroof.
To unfold the panorama sliding sunroof, the switch must be in the position A .
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Unlocking and locking Function Switch setting Necessary operations
⇒ fig. 58
To open the sliding
su nr
oof completely: C
Rotate the switch to the re-
quired po
s

ition. To choose the con-
venienc e po
sition
for the sliding sun- roof: B
To close the sliding
su nr

oof completely: A
⇒ fig. 59
To completely de-
plo y

the roof deflec- tor: D Briefly push the switch up
(arro
w). To stop automatic
operation: D
or
E Briefly push the button
again b
ac

k or pull on it. To completely close
the roof defl

ector: E Briefly push the switch up
(arro
w). To set the inter-
mediat e po

sition: D
or
E Holding the button or hold
it b
ac
k until the roof is in
the required position. The panorama sliding sunroof will only work with the ignition on. The slid-
ing s
u

nroof 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. Opening or closing the sunshade
Fig. 60 On the interior
roof
linin

g: switches for
the sunshade. Function Necessary operations
To open completely
(autom atic): Press the button
⇒ fig. 60 1 briefly.
To stop automatic
operation: Press the button
⇒ fig. 60 1 or ⇒ fig. 60
2 .
To set the intermedi-
ate po s

ition: Hold the button ⇒ fig. 60
1 or ⇒ fig. 60
2 until
the requir ed po
sition is reached. To close completely
(autom atic): Press the button
⇒ fig. 60 2 briefly.
The sliding sunroof can be operated for up to about ten minutes after the
ignition ha
s

been switched off, provided the driver door and the front pas-
senger door are not opened. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Lights and visibility
For those vehicles in which it is not possible to adjust the headlights from
the menu, adhe s
ive strips are used to cover certain parts of the headlamp
cover or the headlights may be adjusted at a specialised workshop. For fur-
ther information, please refer to a specialised workshop. SEAT recommends
visiting a Technical Service. Note
Use of the Touris
t light option and the adhesives on the headlights is only
allowed if they are to be used for a short period of time. To modify the direc-
tion of the headlights permanently, please take the vehicle to a specialised
workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Service. 
“Coming home” and “Leaving home” function (guidance
lights)C omin

g HomeThe “Coming home” function should be switched on manually. However the
“Le
av

ing home” function is automatically controlled by a photo sensor. “Coming Home” Necessary operations
To switch sys-
tem on: – Switch off the ignition.
– Briefly fl
a

sh the headlights for approximately one sec-
ond ⇒ page 96.
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
swit
c

hes off: – Automatically at the end of the delay period.
– Autom
atic

ally, if 30 seconds after coming on, a vehicle
door or tailgate remains open.
– If the light switch is turned to position .
– 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

and the phot

o sensor detects darkness. The system
swit
c

hes off: – Automatically, at the end of the delay period.
– When the
v
ehicle is locked.
– When the light switch is turned to position .
– When the ignition is switched on. Lighting around the exterior mirrors
The lighting ar
ou

nd the exterior mirrors illuminates the door area on enter-
ing 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” function is switched on. If the equipment includes the light sensor,
the lighting around the exterior mirrors only comes when it is dark. Note
● The time tak en f
or the headlights to go off can be changed in the Lights
& Visibility menu and the function can be switched on or off ⇒ page 62.
● When the “Coming home” function is on, if the vehicle door is opened
there is
no audible warning signal to advise that the light is still on. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Lights and visibility Button /
Swit c
h Function
 Switches door contact control on (central position).
The interior lights
c

ome on automatically when the vehicle is
unlocked, a door is opened or the key is removed from the ig-
nition.
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
Storage and luggage compartment lighting
When the glov
e bo

x and the tailgate are opened and closed, a light auto-
matically 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 i

s removed from the ignition. This prevents the battery from dis-
charging. Sun blind
Introduction WARNING
Sun visors and sun blinds may reduce visibility when open.
● Always roll or fold sun blinds and visors away when not in use. 
Sun visors Fig. 64 Sun visor.
Options for adjusting driver and front passenger sun visors:
● Lower by unfolding towards the windscreen.
● The sun visor can be pulled out of its mounting and turned towards the
door ⇒ fig. 64 1 .
● Swing the sun visor towards the door, longitudinally backwards. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Lights and visibility WARNING
Never mix an unsuitable antifreeze or other similar products with the
wind s
creen washer water. A greasy layer may be formed on the wind-
screen which will impair visibility.
● Use clean water with a window cleaner recommended by SEAT.
● If necessary, add a suitable antifreeze to the water bottle. CAUTION
● Do not mix cleaning products recommended by SEAT with other prod-
ucts. Thi

s could lead to flocculation and may block the windscreen washer
jets.
● When topping up service fluids, make absolutely certain that you fill the
fluids int
o the correct reservoirs. Failure to observe this point will result in
serious malfunctions and engine damage! 
Rear vision mirror
Intr oduction Additional information and warnings:
●
Personal convenience settings in the SEAT information system
⇒  pag
e 62
● Se

at memory ⇒ page 117
● Ch

anging gear ⇒ page 174
● Br

aking, stopping and parking ⇒ page 183 WARNING
The automatic anti-dazzle rear vision mirror contains an electrolytic fluid
which m a

y leak if the mirror is broken. This fluid can cause irritation to
the skin, eyes and respiratory organs.
● The electrolytic fluid may cause irritation to the skin, eyes and respi-
rator
y organs, particularly in individuals suffering from asthma or other
illnesses. Make sure that adequate quantities of fresh air enter and leave
the vehicle if it is not possible to open all the doors and windows.
● If the electrolytic fluid comes into contact with eyes or skin, wash the
area f
or at least 15 minutes with plenty of water, and seek medical ad-
vice.
● If the electrolytic fluid comes into contact with shoes or clothing,
wash the ar
ea for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water. Wash shoes
and clothing before wearing them again.
● If the electrolytic fluid is swallowed, wash the mouth with plenty of
water f
or at least 15 minutes. Do not try to provoke vomiting unless rec-
ommended by a Doctor. Seek medical advice immediately. CAUTION
If an automatic anti-dazzle rear vision mirror is broken, the electrolytic fluid
ma y

leak out. This fluid attacks plastic surfaces. Therefore, it should be
cleaned as fast as possible with a damp sponge or similar. 

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Lights and visibility
Exterior mirrors Fig. 74 In the driver
door: ext
erior mirr
or con-
trols Turn the knob to the required position:
 Electric folding exterior mirrors
⇒  .
 Switch on the exterior mirror heating This only heats up if the
ambient
t

emperature is less than +20°C (+68°F).  Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror by turning the knob for-
war
d

s, backwards, to the left or to the right.  Adjust the right-hand exterior mirror by turning the knob for-
war
d

s, backwards, to the left or to the right.  Zero position. Exterior mirror unfolded, exterior mirror heating
off, a
dju

stment of exterior mirror not possible. Synchronised mirror adjustment
●
In the menu Setting s
- Convenience select whether or not the mirrors
should move in synchronisation ⇒ page 62.
● Turn the knob to position L. ●
Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror. The right exterior mirror will be ad-
jus
ted at the same time (synchronised).
● If necessary the right exterior mirror adjustment may need correcting.
Turn the knob t
o position R.
Automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirror, driver's side
The automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirror is controlled in the same way as
the automatic anti-dazzle rear vision mirror ⇒ page 111.
Store the reverse settings for the passenger exterior mirror
● Select the vehicle key in which the setting is to be stored.
● Use this key to unlock the vehicle.
● Connect the automatic parking brake.
● Switch the ignition on.
● Move the gear lever to neutral.
● In the menu Settings
- Convenience activate the function Mirror adjust-
ment.
● Select reverse gear.
● Adjust the front passenger exterior mirror so that you can see, for exam-
ple, the k
erb area.
● The new position of the mirror will be stored automatically and allocated
to the v
ehicle key that was used to unlock the vehicle. For vehicles with seat
memory, please see ⇒  page 117.
Activating the passenger exterior mirror settings
● Turn the exterior mirror knob to position R.
● With the ignition switched on, select reverse gear.
● The stored position of the passenger exterior mirror for reverse gear is
deleted when driv
ing forwards at 15 km/h, or if the knob is turned from po-
sition R to another position. 

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Seats and storage compartments
● Press the required memory button.
● Select
reverse gear.
● Adjust the front passenger exterior mirror so that you can see, for exam-
ple, the k
erb area.
● The new position of the mirror will be stored automatically and allocated
to the v
ehicle key that was used to unlock the vehicle.
Activating exterior mirror settings
● With the driver's door open and the ignition turned off, push the memo-
ry b
utton of the corresponding door briefly.
● ALTERNATIVELY: With the ignition swit
ched on, hold in the correspond-
ing memory button until the memorised position is reached.
To activate the memory function of the vehicle key
Important: a position must be memorised in the memory.
● Open the driver-side door.
● Press and hold any memory button.
● Within the following three seconds, push the button  to open the vehi-
cl e on the

vehicle key. A sound confirms the settings have been activated.
Adjusting the wing mirrors for driving and assigning driver seat settings to
a vehicle key
● Activate the memory function of the vehicle key
● Adjust the front seat and the exterior mirrors.
● Lock the vehicle. The settings are assigned to the vehicle key.
To deactiv
ate the memory function of the vehicle key
Important: a position must be memorised in the memory.
● Press and hold the SET button.
● Within the following ten seconds, push the button  to open the vehi-
cl e on the

vehicle key. A sound confirms the settings have been deactiva-
ted. Initialising the seat position memory
The position memor

y system must be initialised if, for example, the driver's
seat has been changed.
Initialisation deletes all memories and assignments for the seat with posi-
tion memory. The memory buttons can then be reprogrammed and the vehi-
cle keys re-assigned.
● Open the driver's door and do not get into the vehicle.
● Operating the seat settings from outside the vehicle.
● Move the angle of the backrest completely forwards.
● Release the control to set the angle and then press again until a sound
is he
ard. Note
The front passenger side wing mirror automatically changes from the posi-
tion st or

ed for reversing as soon as the vehicle moves forward at a speed of
at least 15 km/h or when the gear selection lever is changed to a position
other than R. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Seats and storage compartments WARNING
When the vehicle is not in use or being watched, always lock the doors
and the tai l
gate to reduce the risk of serious injury or death.
● Do not leave children unwatched, especially when the tailgate is
open. Childr
en could climb into the luggage compartment, close the tail-
gate from inside and be unable to escape themselves. This could lead to
serious injury or death.
● Never allow children to play in or around the vehicle.
● Never transport people in the luggage compartment. WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects can cause serious injury in case
of a s ud

den manoeuvring or breaking or in case of an accident. This is es-
pecially true when objects are struck by a detonating airbag and fired
through the vehicle interior. To reduce the risks, please note the follow-
ing:
● Secure all objects in the vehicle. Always keep equipment and heavy
obj

ects in the luggage compartment.
● Always secure objects with suitable rope or straps so that they can-
not enter the ar
eas around the frontal or side airbags in case of sudden
braking or an accident.
● While driving, always keep object compartments closed. WARNING (Continued)
● Do not place hard, heavy or sharp objects inside the passenger com-
p ar

tment, in open storage compartments, the rear shelf or on the dash-
board.
● Remove hard, heavy and sharp objects from clothes and pockets in-
side the v
ehicle and store securely. WARNING
The transport of heavy object changes vehicle handling and increases
brak in

g distance. Heavy loads that have not been stored or secured cor-
rectly could cause loss of control and result in serious injury.
● The vehicle handling changes when transporting heavy objects due
to a ch
ange in the centre of gravity.
● Distribute the load as uniformly and as low down on the vehicle as
poss
ible.
● Store heavy objects in the luggage compartment as far from the rear
axle a
s possible. CAUTION
● Hard objects on the shelf could chafe the wires of the heating element
and ant enn

a of the rear window and cause damage.
● The side window antenna could be damaged due to chafing from ob-
jects. Note
The ventilating slits between the heated rear window and the shelf must not
be co v

ered so that used air can escape from the vehicle. 