2011 Seat Exeo ST Owner's manual

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Tailgate Tailgate: opening and closing
Fig. 74 Luggage com-
partment: opening from
the outside
Opening the tailgate
– Pull on the release lever ⇒ fig. 74 and lift the tailgate at the
same time.
– Then lift up the tailgate. If your vehicle is equipped accordingly,
the tailgate will open automatically*.
Closing the tailgate
– Pull down the tailgate and let it drop into the latch ⇒ 
.
Use the recessed handle in the interior trim to make it easier to pull down
the tailgate.
WARNING
● After closing the tailgate, always check that the catch has engaged
properly. If not, the tailgate could open while driving, even if it has been
locked. Risk of accident!
● The tailgate must always be completely closed when the vehicle is
moving, otherwise toxic exhaust fumes may be drawn into the vehicle.
Danger of poisoning!
Note
● The door/tailgate warning symbol lights up on the instrument panel dis-
play if the tailgate is not properly closed when the ignition is switched on
⇒ page 74. 
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Unlocking the tailgate manually
The tailgate can be released manually if it will not open in
the normal way.
Fig. 75 Detail of the rear
seats and luggage com-
partment: access to the
emergency release mech-
anism
Fig. 76 Detail of the tail-
gate: emergency unlock-
ing mechanism
– Fold down both rear backrests 1
⇒ fig. 75. –
Lean into the luggage compartment.
– Lift the cover ⇒ fig. 76 -arrow-.
– Insert a screwdriver into the opening -arrow- and push it in the
direction of the arrow in order to release the tailgate. 
Childproof lock Childproof locks on rear doors
The childproof lock prevents the rear doors from being
opened from the inside.
Fig. 77 Childproof lock
on the rear doors
The rear doors are equipped with childproof locks. These can be
operated using the ignition key. The childproof locks are only visi-
ble with the doors open. 

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Activating the childproof lock
– Turn the key in the direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 77.
Deactivating the childproof lock
– Turn the key in the opposite direction of the arrow.
When the childproof lock is enabled, the inside door handle will not work
and the door can only be opened from the outside. 
Remote control key Description
The remote control key will lock and unlock the vehicle with-
out having to insert the key in the lock. The following functions are available:
● Locking and unlocking the vehicle
● Unlocking the tailgate
All the turn signals will flash as confirmation when the vehicle is locked or
unlocked. Furthermore, the interior lights will automatically light up when
the vehicle is unlocked and go out when the vehicle is locked, provided that
the switches are in the courtesy light position.
The remote control transmitter and the battery are integrated into the han-
dle of the key. The receiver is in the interior of the vehicle. The maximum
range depends on different circumstances. The range is reduced when the
battery starts to lose power.
The remote control incorporates a foldaway key that can be used to manual-
ly lock or unlock the vehicle, as well as to start the engine. If the receiver has been repaired or replaced, or if a replacement key is
used, the system will need re-programming by a qualified workshop. Only
then will you be able use the remote control again.
The remote control meets all relevant authorisation requirements and has
been approved by the Federal Approvals Office for Telecommunications of
the Federal Republic of Germany. All components are marked in accordance
with the current legal requirements. This certification forms the basis for of-
ficial approval for use in other countries.
Note
● The remote control is automatically disabled when the ignition is switch-
ed on.
● The function of the remote control may be impaired by interference from
other nearby radio signals (e.g. from a mobile phone or TV transmitter) if
these are in the same frequency range. 
Locking and unlocking the vehicle
Fig. 78 Remote control
key: Control buttons 
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Unlocking the vehicle 
–
Press button A ⇒ fig. 78 for about 1 second.
Locking the vehicle 
–
Press button B for about 1 second.
Opening the tailgate 
–
Press button C and hold for at least one second.
The turn signals will flash twice as confirmation when you unlock the vehi-
cle. The vehicle will be locked again automatically if you do not open one of
the doors or the tailgate within 60 seconds after unlocking the vehicle with
button A
. This function prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the
unlocking button is pressed by mistake.
In vehicles with the security central locking* feature, you can unlock just
the driver door and the tank flap by pressing button A
once or the whole
vehicle by pressing the button twice.
The turn signals flash once when the vehicle is locked to confirm that the
doors and tailgate are properly locked.
Moreover, apart from unlocking the vehicle, the seat* and mirror* memory
programmed in the key is activated. The driver seat and exterior mirrors will
be automatically adjusted to the positions stored in the memory.
The interior lights will automatically light up when the vehicle is unlocked
and go out when the vehicle is locked, provided that the switch is in the
courtesy light position.
WARNING
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the vehicle 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
● The remote control should only be used when the doors and the tailgate
are closed.
● The remote control should not be used when the vehicle is out of sight.
● The anti-theft alarm* can be accidentally triggered and the vehicle
locked if you press the locking button 
on the remote control inside the
vehicle before inserting the key in the ignition. If this should happen by
mistake, press the unlock button 
. 
Re-synchronising
Should the remote control fail to lock or unlock the vehicle,
the system must be re-synchronised.
– If the vehicle is locked, use the key to unlock the driver door.
– Press the unlock button 
on the remote control.
– Insert the key into the ignition and switch on the ignition.
– Switch off the ignition and remove the key.
– Press the unlock 
or the lock button . 

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Anti-theft alarm system* Description
The system triggers an alarm if anyone attempts to break in-
to the vehicle.
The anti-theft alarm helps to prevent the vehicle being broken into or sto-
len. If the system senses interference with the vehicle, it triggers an audible
and visible alarm.
How is the system enabled?
The anti-theft alarm system is enabled automatically when the vehicle is
locked with the remote control or by turning the key in the driver door (if the
door is closed). The anti-theft alarm is enabled about 30 seconds after the
vehicle is locked.
How is the system disabled?
The anti-theft alarm is only disabled when the vehicle is unlocked using the
remote control. The vehicle will lock again automatically if none of the doors
is opened within 60 seconds after pressing the remote control button.
If the vehicle is unlocked by turning the key in the driver door, all the other
doors, the tailgate and the tank flap will remain locked.
If the vehicle has been unlocked with the key in the driver door, the key
must be inserted in the ignition lock and the ignition switched on within 15
seconds of opening the door in order to disable the alarm. The alarm will be
triggered if the ignition is not switched on within 15 seconds.
Opening and closing function in cars with alarm
When using the key only without remote control to lock and unlock:
in unlocking all the doors, they unlock simultaneously.
When using the key only without remote control to lock and unlock: – in unlocking all the doors, they unlock simultaneously.
When combining locking using the remote control key and unlocking using
the key but without the remote control: when unlocking, only the driver door will unlock.
When does the system trigger the alarm?
The following parts of the vehicle are monitored when the vehicle is locked:
● Engine compartment (bonnet)
● Luggage compartment
● Doors
● Tilt angle (tow-away protection)
● Ignition
● Radio (only with a factory-fitted SEAT radio)
● Interior ⇒ page 108
If any of these areas are entered, the alarm will be triggered.
How is the alarm disabled?
The alarm can be switched off by unlocking the vehicle using the remote
control, or by switching on the ignition with the key, thus “disabling” the
alarm system. The alarm will also switch off when it comes to the end of its
cycle.
Turn signals
The turn signals flash briefly when the vehicle is locked to confirm that the
doors, the engine bonnet and the tailgate are properly closed and locked.
If the turn signals do not flash, check the doors, the bonnet and the tailgate
to make sure they are properly closed. The turn signals will also flash briefly
if one of the doors or the tailgate or engine bonnet is closed after the alarm
system has been enabled. 
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LED
When the vehicle is locked, the LED on the top of the driver door trim will
flash rapidly for about 30 seconds and then continue flashing slowly. This is
to indicate that the anti-theft alarm system (including the interior monitor-
ing and tow-away protection ) is operative. If the LED lights up continuously
for about 30 seconds when the vehicle is locked instead of flashing, this
means the alarm system is not working properly.
Note
● To make sure that the alarm is fully operative when leaving the vehicle,
briefly check that all the doors and windows and the sunroof* are closed.
● The alarm is triggered immediately if one of the battery cables is discon-
nected while the alarm system is enabled. 
Interior monitoring* 
The interior monitoring triggers an alarm if it detects move-
ment inside the vehicle.
Fig. 79 Interior monitor-
ing switch You should disable the interior monitoring if there is a possibility
that the alarm could be triggered, e.g. by a pet or by an object
moving inside the vehicle
⇒ 
. The tow-away protection feature,
which is integrated into the alarm system, should be disabled if
the vehicle is being towed or transported (e.g. by rail or ship).
Deactivating the interior monitoring
– Open the door and pull out the switch A
(with the symbol
)
to one side of the storage compartment, in the driver door
⇒ fig. 79.
– Then lock the vehicle.
Deactivating the tow-away protection
– Open the door and pull out switch B
(with the symbol
) to
one side of the storage compartment, in the driver door
⇒ fig. 79.
– Then lock the vehicle.
The LED on switch 
will light up when the
interior monitoring is disabled.
The LED on the top of the driver door trim will also light up for about 3 sec-
onds. When the vehicle is locked, the LED on the top of the driver door trim
will flash rapidly for about 3 seconds. About 30 seconds later it starts flash-
ing slowly. The interior monitoring is automatically enabled again the next
time the vehicle is locked.
The LED on switch 
will light up when the
tow-away protection function is
disabled. The LED on the top of the driver door trim will also light up for
about 3 seconds. When the vehicle is locked, the LED on the top of the driv-
er door trim will flash rapidly for about 3 seconds. The tow-away protection
is automatically enabled again the next time the vehicle is locked. 

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WARNING
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the vehicle 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.

Electric windows Controls
Fig. 80 Detail of the
driver door: Controls
Switches for front electric windows Switch ⇒ fig. 80 for the driver door window
Switch for the front passenger door window.
A
B
Switches for rear electric windows
Switch for the rear left door window
Switch for the rear right door window
Safety switch
WARNING
● Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you
only intend to be gone for a short time. This is particularly important if
there are children in the vehicle, as they might otherwise be able to start
the engine or use power-operated equipment (e.g. the electric windows),
which could cause injuries. The electric window switches are only disa-
bled when the driver door or the front passenger door is opened.
● Never close the windows in a careless or uncontrolled manner, as
there is a risk of causing injuries.
● When locking the vehicle from the outside, make sure that nobody is
inside the vehicle, as the windows cannot be opened from the inside in
an emergency.

Switches on the driver door
The driver can operate all the electric windows in the vehi-
cle. The electric windows are controlled by two-stage switches:
Opening the windows
– Press the switch as far as the first stop and hold it until the win-
dow has moved to the desired position.
– Press the switch briefly to the second stop and the window will
automatically open all the way. 
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Closing the windows
–Pull the switch as far as the first stop and hold it until the win-
dow has moved to the desired position.
– Pull the switch briefly to the second stop and the window will
automatically close all the way.
Safety switch
The safety switch ⇒ fig. 80 E
can deactivate the rear door switches. The
windows can only be operated from the rear when the safety switch is press-
ed in.
The symbol  lights up on the safety switch when the electric windows in
the rear doors are disabled (switch not pressed in).
Note
The windows will work for about ten minutes after the ignition has been
switched off. The electric window switches are only disabled when the driver
door or the front passenger door is opened. Switches on the front passenger's door and rear doors
Each of these doors has a switch for its own window.
Fig. 81 Switch on front
passenger door
The electric windows are controlled by two-stage switches:
Opening the windows
– Press the switch as far as the first stop and hold it until the win-
dow has moved to the desired position.
– Press the switch briefly to the second stop and the window will
automatically open all the way.
Closing the windows
– Pull the switch as far as the first stop and hold it until the win-
dow has moved to the desired position.
– Pull the switch briefly to the second stop and the window will
automatically close all the way. 