2013 Seat Alhambra door lock

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SEAT recommend having the batteries changed in a specialised workshop.
The battery is located to the rear of the vehicle key, under a cover ⇒ Fig. 43.
When changing the battery, use another battery of the same model and ob-
serve the polarity when fitting it ⇒ 
.
To change the battery
● Unfold the key shaft ⇒ page 71.
● Remove the cover from the back of the vehicle key ⇒ Fig. 43 in the direc-
tion of the arrow ⇒ 
.
● Extract the battery from the compartment using a suitable thin object
⇒ Fig. 44.
● Place the new battery in the compartment, pressing in the direction of
the arrow as shown ⇒ Fig. 44 ⇒ 
.
● Fit the battery compartment cover, pressing in the direction of the arrow
as shown ⇒ Fig. 43 until it clicks into place.
CAUTION
● If the battery is not changed correctly, the vehicle key may be damaged.
● Use of unsuitable batteries may damage the vehicle key. For this reason,
always replace the dead battery with another of the same voltage, size and
specifications.
For the sake of the environment
● Please dispose of your used batteries correctly and with respect for the
environment.
● The vehicle key battery may contain perchlorate. Observe the legal re-
quirements for their disposal. Synchronising the vehicle key
If the button
 is pressed frequently outside of the vehicle range, it is pos-
sible that the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked using the key. In
this case, the vehicle key must be synchronised once more as follows:
● Unfold the key shaft ⇒ page 72.
● Remove the cover from the driver door handle ⇒  page 317.
● Press the button 
on the vehicle key. For this, it must remain with the
vehicle.
● Open the vehicle within one minute using the key shift.
● Turn on the ignition using the vehicle key. The key has been synchron-
ised.
● Replace the driver door handle cover. 
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:
● Personal convenience settings in the SEAT information system
⇒ page 62
● Vehicle key set ⇒ page 71
● Sliding doors ⇒ page 80 

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● Electric windows ⇒ page 88
● Panoramic sliding sunroof ⇒ page 92
● Towing mode ⇒ page 236
● Emergency locking and unlocking ⇒ page 317
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 vehicle interior 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.
● 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.

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 77. In the submenu Convenience in the Configuration menu, or by visiting a spe-
cialised workshop, special functions of the central locking system can be
switched on or off ⇒ page 62.
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:
FunctionNecessary operationsLocking the vehicle
from within:– Turn off the ignition and turn it on again.
– Push the central locking button .Locking the vehicle
from the outside:– Turn off the ignition and turn it on again.
OR: – Remove the key from the ignition.
– Open any door just once.
– Lock the vehicle with the key.
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Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the outside
Fig. 45 Buttons on the
vehicle key
Fig. 46 Buttons on the
key of vehicles with slid-
ing doors
FunctionHandling the buttons on the vehicleUnlocking the vehicle.Press button . Keep it pushed for the
convenience opening.
Lock the vehicle.Press button . Keep it pushed for the
convenience locking function.
Unlocking the rear lid.Press button .Open the sliding door.⇒ page 80.
Attention: Depending on the selected function in the central locking subme-
nu Convenience, you may push the button twice  ⇒ 
page 62 to unlock all
doors and the rear lid.
The vehicle key only locks and unlocks the vehicle if it is within range of the
vehicle and if the batteries have enough power. When locking, the vehicle's
turn signals will blink.
If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked with the key. If you
unlock the vehicle without opening any doors or the rear lid, it will lock
again automatically after a few seconds. This function prevents the vehicle
from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake.
Convenience open/close function
● See "Electric windows: functions" ⇒ page 88.
● See "Panoramic sliding sunroof: operation" ⇒ page 92.

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Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside
Fig. 47 In the driver
door: central locking but-
ton
Push the button ⇒ Fig. 47:
Unlocking the vehicle.
Lock the vehicle.
The central locking button is still operative when the ignition is switched off.
The central locking button is only deactivated if the deadlock is activated
⇒ page 77.
Please note the following when you use the central locking button to lock
your vehicle:
● Do not turn on the deadlock ⇒ page 77.
● Do not turn on the anti-theft alarm.
● It will not be possible to open the doors or the rear lid from the outside
this may offer extra safety, when stopped at traffic lights for example. ●
The doors can be opened and unlocked individually from the inside by
pulling the inside door handle. If necessary, pull the door release lever
twice.
● The driver door cannot be locked when it is still open. This avoids lock-
ing 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 and
the central locking button making the vehicle difficult to open. The doors
cannot be opened from inside ⇒ 
.
When the deadlock is switched off:
● The vehicle can be opened and unlocked from the inside using an inside
door handle.
● The vehicle may be unlocked from the inside by pushing the central
locking button.
● The anti-theft alarm will be activated.
● The vehicle interior monitoring system and the anti-tow system are de-
activated. 
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Driver door control lamp.
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 remains lit for about 30 sec-
onds.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
vehicle interior in case of an emergency. Passengers could remain trap-
ped inside in case of emergency.
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Anti-theft alarm
The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle or steal
it.
The anti-theft alarm is automatically turned on when the vehicle is locked
with the key.
When does the system trigger an alarm?
The anti-theft alarm siren will be triggered for about 30 seconds accompa-
nied by optical warning signals for about five minutes when the vehicle is
locked and the following unauthorised actions are taken: ●
When the door is mechanically unlocked using the vehicle key without
turning the ignition within the following 15 seconds.
● A door is opened.
● The bonnet is opened.
● The rear lid is opened.
● When the ignition is switched on with a non-authorised key.
● When the vehicle battery is disconnected.
● When there is movement inside the vehicle (vehicles with interior moni-
toring).
● When the vehicle is towed (vehicles with anti-tow system)
● When the vehicle is lifted (vehicles with anti-tow system).
● Transporting the vehicle on a ferry or by railroad (vehicles with an anti-
tow system or interior monitoring).
● Unhitch a trailer connected to the anti-theft alarm ⇒ page 236.
How to turn OFF the alarm
Unlock the vehicle with the unlocking button on the key or turn on the igni-
tion with a valid key.
Note
● The alarm will be triggered once more when anybody enters the same
zone of surveillance or any other zone. If, for example, after opening a door,
the rear lid is also opened.
● The anti-theft alarm is not activated when the vehicle is locked from
within using the central locking button 
.
● If the driver door is unlocked mechanically with the key, only the driver
door is unlocked, the rest of the doors remain locked. Only when the igni-
tion has been turned on will the other doors be available - but not unlocked
- and the central lock button activated.
● If the vehicle battery is run down or flat then the anti-theft alarm will not
operate correctly. 

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Interior monitoring system and anti-tow system*
Fig. 48 On the roof con-
sole: interior monitoring
sensors
The interior monitoring system triggers the alarm if the vehicle is locked and
movement is detected inside the vehicle. The anti-tow system triggers the
alarm if the vehicle is locked when the system detects the vehicle is being
raised.
Switching on the interior monitoring and the anti-tow systems
Close the storage compartment ⇒ Fig. 48 1
on the roof console otherwise
the interior monitoring function (arrow) may not work without restrictions.
Use the key to lock the vehicle. If the anti-theft alarm is turned on, the interi-
or monitoring and the anti-tow systems are also activated.
Switching off the interior monitoring and the anti-tow systems
The interior monitoring is switched off by pressing the remote control lock
button 
twice.
● Lock all doors and rear lid.
● Use the key to lock the vehicle. The interior monitoring and / or anti-tow-
ing alarm are switched off until the next time the vehicle is locked. To turn off the interior monitoring and anti-tow systems before unlocking
the vehicle, for example in the following situations:
●
When leaving animals inside the vehicle  ⇒ page 74.
● When the vehicle must be loaded.
● When the vehicle is being transported, for example, by ferry.
● When the vehicle must be towed with the axle raised.
Risk of false alarms
The interior monitoring system only operates correctly if the vehicle is com-
pletely closed. Observe legal requirements. The alarm may be accidentally
triggered in the following cases:
● When a window is completely or partially open.
● If the sunglasses storage compartment in the roof console is open.
● When the panoramic sliding sunroof is completely or partially open.
● When suspended objects are hung from the interior mirror (air freshen-
er) or there are loose papers in the vehicle.
● If the separation net is fitted and moves (due to heating).
● Due to a vibrating mobile telephone inside the vehicle.
Note
Upon activating the alarm, if any door or the rear lid is open, only the anti-
theft alarm will be activated. The interior monitoring and anti-tow systems
will only be activated when the doors and rear lid are fully closed. 
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Doors
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
● Vehicle key set ⇒ page 71
● Central locking and locking system ⇒ page 74
● Emergency locking and unlocking ⇒ page 317
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.
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Warning lamp
lights upPossible causeSolution
At least one vehicle door is
open or not correctly shut. Stop driving immediately!
Open the corresponding door
and close it immediately.
Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on, signalling that the function is being verified.
They will switch off after a few seconds.
If a door is open or incorrectly closed, the warning lamp  or  on the in-
strument panel will light.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, a symbol may be displayed on the
dash panel screen instead of the warning lamp. The indication is also visi-
ble when the ignition is switched off. The indication disappears around 15
seconds after the vehicle has been locked. 
Sliding doors Introduction
Additional information:
● Vehicle key set ⇒ page 71
● Central locking and locking system ⇒ page 74
● Emergency locking and unlocking ⇒ page 317
WARNING
If a sliding door is not correctly closed, it could open unexpectedly when
driving and cause serious injuries.
● Always stop immediately and close the sliding door.
● When closing, ensure that the sliding door has closed correctly. A
closed sliding door should be flush with the corresponding parts of the
bodywork.
● Only open and close sliding doors when no body is in the way of the
door. 

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FunctionNecessary operations
Opens the sliding door electri-
cally.
Press the ⇒ Fig. 50 button on the dash
panel, on the remote control key and on
the interior lining of the sliding door.
The sliding door opens with the rollback
anti-trap function as long as the button
is not pressed again.
Pull briefly on the interior or exterior
handle the door. The sliding door opens
automatically.
Closing the sliding door electri-
cally.
Press the ⇒ Fig. 50 button on the dash
panel, on the remote control key and on
the interior lining of the sliding door.
The sliding door closes with the rollback
anti-trap function as long as the button
is not pressed again. As it closes, a
warning sound is given.
Pull briefly on the interior or exterior
handle the door. The sliding door closes
with the roll-back function. As it closes,
a warning sound is given.
Note
● When the fuel tank cover is open, the right-hand side electric sliding
door is locked and can only be opened manually.
● If the window of a sliding door is lowered them this door cannot open
fully. 
Rollback anti-trap function of the electric sliding doors
The rollback anti-trap function of the electric sliding doors can reduce the
risk of injury when opening and closing the sliding doors ⇒ .If an object gets in the way of the sliding door while it is
closing, it opens
again.
If an object gets in the way of the sliding door while it is opening, the door
stops moving.
● Check the reason for which the sliding door does not open or close.
● Try to open or close the sliding door again.
To close the sliding door without the rollback anti-trap function
● Turn off the ignition and turn it on again.
● Press and hold the 
⇒ Fig. 50 button. The sliding door closes with
full force.
WARNING
Closing the electric windows without the anti-trap function can cause se-
rious injury.
● Always close the sliding doors carefully.
● Nobody should ever get in the way of the electric sliding doors, espe-
cially when closing without the anti-trap function.
● The anti-trap function does not prevent fingers or other parts of the
body getting pinched against the window frame and causing injury.
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