2011 Seat Exeo ST ecu

106Unlocking and locking
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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Unlocking and locking
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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Opening the storage compartment
–Press the release lever ⇒ fig. 115.
Please note that the armrest can restrict the driver's movements when it is
lowered. The armrest should therefore be raised when driving in city traffic. 
Luggage compartment
Loading the luggage compartment
Loads in the luggage compartment should be safely se-
cured.
Fig. 116 Position heavy
items as far forward as
possible.
To maintain safe handling on the road, please observe the follow-
ing points:
– Distribute the load evenly. –
Position heavy items as far forward as possible ⇒ fig. 116.
– Secure the load with a luggage net* or with non-elastic straps
secured to the fastening rings ⇒ page 143.
WARNING
● Unsecured objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly shift
and cause changes in the handling of the vehicle.
● In an accident or a sudden manoeuvre, loose objects in the passenger
compartment can be flung forward and might injure vehicle occupants.
● Always keep all objects in the luggage compartment and use appro-
priate grips to secure them, particularly in the case of heavy objects.
● When you transport heavy objects, always bear in mind that a change
of the centre of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle handling.
● Please refer to the notes on ⇒ page 7.
CAUTION
Make sure that no hard objects chafe against the wires of the heating ele-
ment in the rear window and damage them.
Note
The tyre pressure must be adjusted according to the load. If necessary, con-
sult the tyre pressure label on the door pillar ⇒ page 241.

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Fastening rings
There are four fastening rings in the luggage compartment,
which can be used to secure loads.
Fig. 117 Location of fas-
tening rings in luggage
compartment
– Use the fastening rings to secure the load ⇒ fig. 117 -arrows-.
– Please refer to the safety notes ⇒ page 17. Luggage net*
The luggage net can be used to secure and retain light items
in the luggage compartment.
Fig. 118 Stretched lug-
gage net
Luggage net
– Secure the luggage net to the four fastening rings -arrows-
⇒ fig. 118.
The luggage net can be attached to the fastening rings in the bottom of the
luggage compartment panel.
WARNING
The luggage net should only be used to hold objects weighing up to 5 kg.
Heavier objects cannot be safely secured (risk of injury).
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Retaining strap*
The retaining strap can be used to secure items of luggage
to the right-hand side lining in the luggage compartment.
Fig. 119 Retaining strap
attached to right-hand
side lining
– Hook the retaining strap into housing A
or B ⇒ fig. 119.
You can attach the strap to the top or bottom housing, depending on the
size of the object you wish to secure.
To secure shorter objects, the retaining strap can also be attached to the
centre. However, this is only possible if the strap is attached to housing B
.
WARNING
The retaining strap should only be used to hold objects weighing up to 5
kg. Heavier objects cannot be safely secured (risk of injury).
 Luggage compartment cover*
The cover blocks the view into the luggage compartment.
Fig. 120 Tailgate open
with luggage compart-
ment cover closed
Pulling out the luggage compartment cover
– Using handle A
⇒ fig. 120, pull the rolled-up cover evenly to-
wards the rear of the vehicle.
– Insert the ends of the bar into the grooves in the left and right-
hand side trim -arrows-.
Retracting the luggage compartment cover
– Lift the bar out of the grooves in the side trim.
– Let the cover roll up slowly.
Removing and installing the luggage compartment cover ⇒ page 146

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WARNING
The luggage compartment cover should not be used as a storage shelf.
Articles placed on this cover could cause injury to vehicle occupants in an
accident or if the brakes are applied suddenly.

Net partition*
The net partition prevents loose objects in the luggage com-
partment from being thrown forward into the passenger
compartment (e.g. under sudden braking).
Fig. 121 Retainers for
the net partition
Pulling out and securing the net partition
– Pull the net up as far as it will go.
– Engage the ends of the bar in the retainers B
⇒ fig. 121.Using the net partition with the rear backrest folded down
–
Fold down the rear backrests ⇒ page 148.
– Pull the net upwards.
– Engage the ends of the bar in the retainers A
⇒ fig. 121.
Retracting the net partition
– Unhook the bar from the retainers.
– Let the net retract slowly.
Removing and installing the net partition ⇒ page 146.
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Note
It is advisable to secure the items by means of a strap secured to the fasten-
ing rings on the left and the right hand side. 
Side storage compartment
The CD-ROM player for the navigation system* is located in
the left side compartment of the luggage compartment.
Fig. 126 Luggage com-
partment: Side trim with
closed storage compart-
ment
– To open the storage compartment, pull the handle forwards
⇒ fig. 126.
CD-ROM player for navigation system*
The CD-ROM player for the navigation system is located in this storage com-
partment in the luggage compartment. Separate operating instructions are
enclosed for this system. Extending the luggage compartment
The two sections of the backrest can be folded forwards ei-
ther together or separately to increase the capacity of the
luggage compartment.
Fig. 127 Backrest re-
lease lever
Folding the backrest forwards
– Press the release lever A
⇒ fig. 127 in the direction indicated
by the arrow.
– Fold down the backrest.
Returning the backrest to its upright position
– Push the backrest up until it engages securely ⇒ 
. The red
marking on the tab B should no longer be visible when the
backrest is properly secured. 

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WARNING
● Make sure that the rear backrest is securely locked in position so that
the seat belt can provide proper protection on the centre rear seat.
● The rear backrest must always be securely latched so that objects
stored in the luggage compartment will not fly forward during sudden
braking.
CAUTION
When returning the backrest to an upright position, make sure that the seat
belts for the outer rear seats are in their guides, so that they cannot be
caught up and damaged in the catches for the backrest. Ski bag*
You can use the ski bag to transport skis or other extra-long
objects safely inside the vehicle without soiling or damag-
ing the upholstery.
Fig. 128 Detailed view of
the rear of the rear back-
rest: Ski bag cover
Fig. 129 Fastening the
ski bag in the seatbelt
buckle
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