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Central locking* and locking system Introduction
Central locking functions correctly when all the doors and the rear lid are
correctly shut. If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked with
the key.
The battery of a vehicle left unlocked during a long period (for instance, in a
private garage) may run down and fail to start the motor.
Additional information and warnings:
● Exterior detail ⇒ page 6
● Vehicle key set ⇒ page 28
● Doors ⇒ page 38
● Rear lid ⇒ page 40
● Electric windows ⇒ page 43
● Emergency locking and unlocking ⇒ page 243
WARNING
The incorrect use of the central locking system may cause serious inju-
ries.
● The central locking system will lock all doors. A vehicle locked from
the inside can prevent any non-authorised individual from opening the
doors and accessing the vehicle. Nevertheless, in case of emergency or
accident, locked doors will complicate access to the passenger compart-
ment to help the passengers.
● Never leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle. The cen-
tral locking button can be used to lock all the doors from within. There-
fore, passengers will be locked inside the vehicle. Individuals locked in
the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.
WARNING (Continued)
● Depending on the time of the year, temperatures inside a locked and
closed vehicle can be extremely high or extremely low resulting in seri-
ous injuries and illness or even death, particularly for young children.
● Never leave individuals locked in a closed and locked vehicle. In case
of emergency, they may not be able to exit the vehicle by themselves or
get help.
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Description of the central locking system
The central locking system allows all doors and the rear lid to be locked and
unlocked centrally.
● From outside, using the vehicle key.
● From inside, by pushing the central locking button ⇒ page 36.
The central locking system can be activated or deactivated at a specialised
workshop.
In case of a vehicle key fault or central locking system fault, all doors can be
locked or unlocked manually.
Locking the vehicle after the airbags have been deployed
If the airbags are deployed due to an accident, the vehicle will be automati-
cally and completely unlocked. Depending on the amount of damage, the
vehicle can be locked following an accident in the following ways: 
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● The doors can be opened and unlocked individually from the inside by
pulling the inside door handle.
● The driver door cannot be locked using the central locking system when
it is still open. This avoids locking the vehicle key inside the vehicle when
there is nobody inside. 
Deadlock*
FunctionNecessary operationsLocks the vehicle with the dead-
lock.Press the  button once on the vehicle
key.
Locks the vehicle without the
deadlock.Press the  button twice on the vehicle
key.
Press the central locking button  on
the driver door once.
When the vehicle is locked, the deadlock deactivates the door handles,
making the vehicle difficult to open. The doors cannot be opened from in-
side ⇒ 
.
Upon switching off the ignition, the deadlock switched on warning will ap-
pear on the instrument panel display ( deadlock or SAFELOCK).
When the deadlock is switched off:
● The vehicle can be opened and unlocked from the inside using an inside
door handle. Control lamp on the driver door
When the vehicle is locked:MeaningThe red LED flashes for approximately 2
seconds at short intervals and then more
slowly.The deadlock is switched on.
The red LED flashes for about two sec-
onds then turns off. After 30 seconds, the
LED flashes again.The deadlock is switched off.
The red LED flashes for about two sec-
onds at short intervals. Subsequently,
the light will remain switched on for
about. 30 seconds.There is a fault in the locking
system. Contact a Specialised
workshop.
WARNING
Careless use of the deadlock can cause serious injury.
● Never leave anybody inside the vehicle if this is locked using the key.
When the deadlock is activated, doors cannot be opened from the inside!
● When the doors are locked, it is difficult to get to passengers in the
interior in case of an emergency. Passengers could remain trapped inside
in case of emergency.
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Doors
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
● Vehicle key set ⇒ page 28
● Central locking and locking system ⇒ page 33
● Emergency locking and unlocking ⇒ page 243
WARNING
If a door is not correctly closed, it could open unexpectedly when driving
and cause serious injuries.
● Always stop immediately and close the door.
● When closing, ensure that the door has closed correctly. A closed
door should be flush with the corresponding parts of the bodywork.
● Open and close doors only when nobody is in the way of the door.
WARNING
A door held open by its retainer could be blown closed by the wind or
close if the vehicle is on a hill causing injury.
● When opening and closing doors, always use the door handle.
Note
On the display of the SEAT Portable System (supplied by SEAT), ⇒ page 222
can be seen if at least one vehicle door has been left open or is not correctly
closed. Childproof lock
The childproof lock prevents the rear doors from being
opened from the inside. This system prevents minors from
opening a door accidentally while the vehicle is running.
Fig. 21 Childproof lock
on the left hand side
door
This function is independent of the vehicle electronic opening and
locking systems. It only affects rear doors. It can only be activated
and deactivated manually, as described below:
Activating the childproof lock
– Unlock the vehicle and open the door in which you wish to acti-
vate the childproof lock.
– With the door open, rotate the groove in the door using the igni-
tion key, anticlockwise for the left hand side doors ⇒ Fig. 21
and clockwise for the right hand side doors. 

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Rear lid
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
● Exterior detail ⇒ page 6
● Central locking ⇒ page 33
● Transporting ⇒ page 97
● Emergency locking and unlocking ⇒ page 243
WARNING
Careless and unsuitable locking, opening and closing of the rear lid can
cause accidents and serious injury.
● Open and close the rear lid only when nobody is in the way.
● Do not close the rear lid by pushing it down with your hand on the
rear window. The rear window could break and cause injury.
● Ensure the rear lid is closed and locked correctly after closing, other-
wise, it may open unexpectedly while driving. A closed rear lid should be
flush with the corresponding parts of the bodywork.
● Always keep the rear lid closed while driving to avoid toxic gases en-
tering the interior.
● Do not open the rear lid when there is a load installed, for example a
carrier system. Likewise, the rear lid cannot be opened when a load is at-
tached to it, for example bicycles. An open rear lid could close itself if
there is an additional weight on it. If necessary, press down on the rear
lid and remove the load.
● Close and lock both the rear lid and all the other doors when you are
not using the vehicle. Ensure that nobody remains inside the vehicle.
WARNING (Continued)
● Never allow children to play inside or around the vehicle without su-
pervision, especially if the rear lid is open. Children could enter the lug-
gage compartment, close the rear lid and become trapped. Depending on
the time of the year, temperatures inside a locked and closed vehicle can
be extremely high or extremely low resulting in serious injuries and ill-
ness or even death, particularly for young children.
● Never leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle. If the ve-
hicle key or the central locking button is used, they may be locked in the
vehicle.
CAUTION
Before opening the rear lid, ensure that there is sufficient free space to
open and close it, for example if you are in a garage.
Note
On the display of the Portable Navigation System (supplied by SEAT)
⇒ page 222 can be seen if the rear lid has been left open or is not correctly
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Opening the rear lid
Fig. 22 On the vehicle
key: Button to unlock and
open the rear lid
If there are bicycles attached to a carrier situated on the rear lid, in some
cases, it may not automatically open ⇒ 
. Remove the load from the carrier
and support the open rear lid.
Opening with central locking
● Press the button 
on the vehicle key
⇒ Fig. 22 for about one second
to unlock the rear lid.
● ALTERNATIVELY: Press the button 
on the vehicle key until the rear lid
opens automatically several centimetres.
● Opening the rear lid with the button.
Opening with the vehicle mechanical key
● Insert the vehicle key into the lock cylinder of the driver door and turn
the key in an anticlockwise direction
⇒ page 33.
● Opening the rear lid with the button.
WARNING
Unsuitable or careless unlocking and opening of the rear lid could cause
serious injuries.
● If there is a loaded luggage carrier on the rear lid, it could be un-
locked or open but not recognised as such. An unlocked or open rear lid
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
rear lid manually. 
Closing the rear lid
Fig. 23 Rear lid open:
hand grip 
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Closing the rear lid
● Grab the handgrip inside the rear lid ⇒  Fig. 23 (arrow).
● Push the rear lid downwards until it locks into place in the lock.
● Ensure that it is correctly closed by pulling on it firmly.
Locking the rear lid with central locking*
If the vehicle is unlocked and no doors or the rear lid are opened during
about. 30 seconds, it will automatically lock again. This function prevents
the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by
mistake.
Locking is only possible when the rear lid is correctly and fully closed.
● The rear lid is also locked by a central locking.
● If the vehicle rear lid is locked or unlocked using the 
button, when it
is closed once more it will lock automatically.
● A closed but not locked rear lid will lock automatically at a speed above
about 9 km/h (6 mph).
Locking the rear lid with the vehicle mechanical key
Locking is only possible when the rear lid is correctly and fully closed.
● Insert the vehicle key into the lock cylinder of the driver door and turn
the key in a clockwise direction ⇒ page 33.
WARNING
Unsuitable or careless closing and locking of the rear lid could cause se-
rious injuries.
● Never leave the vehicle unattended, and never allow children to play
inside or around the vehicle without supervision, especially if the rear lid
is open. Children could enter the luggage compartment, close the rear lid
and become trapped. A locked vehicle can be subjected to extremely high
and low temperatures, depending on the time of year, thus causing seri-
ous injuries/illness and even death.
Note
Before closing the rear lid, make sure that the key has not been left inside
the boot. 

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Windows Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
● SEAT information system ⇒  page 22
● Central locking and locking system ⇒ page 33
WARNING
Careless use of the electric windows can cause serious injury.
● Only operate the electric windows when nobody is in the way.
● Never 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.
● Always take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle. Af-
ter 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 door or
passenger side door is not open.
CAUTION
When the windows are open, rain can enter into the vehicle, dampening the
interior equipment and causing damage to the vehicle. Opening and closing the electric windows
Fig. 24 In the driver
door: electric windows
button
Opening and closing the windows
FunctionNecessary operationsOpening:Press button .Closing:Push the button .
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Side-opening rear windows
Fig. 25 Lever to open
and close the rear win-
dow
Opening
Pull the release lever in the direction of the arrow and press outwards until
the lever engages.
Closing
Pull the release lever in the direction of the arrow and then press the lever
backwards until it engages. Opening and closing the sliding/tilting
electric panoramic sunroof
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
● Central locking and locking system ⇒ page 33
● Roof carrier ⇒ page 104
WARNING
If the sliding/tilting electric panoramic sunroof is used negligently or
without paying due attention, it can cause serious injury.
● The sliding/tilting sunroof should only be opened or closed when no
person remains in the way of it.
● After switching off, it is still possible to open or close the sliding/tilt-
ing sunroof during a short space of time provided that neither the driver
nor passenger door is opened.
CAUTION
● To prevent damage, when there are winter temperatures any ice or snow
that there may be on the roof of the vehicle must be removed before open-
ing or raising the sliding/tilting electric panoramic sunroof.
● Before leaving the vehicle or in the case of heavy rain, the sliding/tilting
sunroof must always be closed. With the sliding/tilting sunroof open or
raised, water can enter the passenger compartment and can cause consid-
erable damage to the electrical system. As a result, other damage can occur
in the vehicle.
● In the case of heavy rain, if the sliding/tilting sunroof is open, the interi-
or equipment of the vehicle may get wet, destroying the seat heating and
damaging the electrical system of the vehicle. 