2013 Seat Alhambra child lock

90Opening and closing
Convenience opening and closing function
The electric windows can be opened or closed from outside using the vehi-
cle key:
● Keep the vehicle unlocking or locking button pressed. All windows
which function electrically will be either opened or closed.
● To interrupt the function, release the locking or unlocking button.
During convenience closing, first the windows and then the sliding sunroof
will be closed.
In the Configuration - convenience menu, there are different settings for oper- ating the windows ⇒ page 62.
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.
● When transporting children in the rear seats, always deactivate the
rear electric windows with the child safety lock so that they cannot be
opened and closed.
Note
The one-touch function and roll-back function will not work if there is a mal-
function in the electric windows. Visit a specialised workshop. Electric Windows anti-trap function
The anti-trap function of the electric windows can reduce the risk of injury
when opening and closing the electric windows
⇒ . If a window is not
able to close because it is stiff or because of an obstruction, it will automati-
cally open again.
● Check why the window does not close.
● Attempt to close the window again.
● If you try within the following 10 seconds and the window closes with
difficulty or there is an obstruction once again, the one-touch closing will
stop working for 10 seconds.
● If the window is still obstructed, it will stop at the corresponding posi-
tion. When the button is operated within 10 seconds, the window will close
without the anti-trap function ⇒ 
.
To close windows without the anti-trap function
● Attempt to close the corresponding electric window within 10 seconds
after by holding the button. The window is closed without the anti-trap
function, deactivated for a short time.
● After more than 10 seconds, the anti-trap function is reactivated. The
window will stop once again if there is another difficulty or obstacle.
● If the window will still not close, visit a specialised workshop.
WARNING
Closing the electric windows without the anti-trap function can cause se-
rious injury.
● Always close the electric windows carefully.
● Nobody should be in the way of the electric windows, especially when
the anti-trap function is deactivated.
● The anti-trap function does not prevent fingers or other parts of the
body getting pinched against the window frame and causing injury. 

92Opening and closing
Panoramic sliding sunroof*
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
● SEAT information system ⇒  page 62
● Central locking and locking system ⇒ page 74
● Emergency locking and unlocking ⇒ page 317
WARNING
Careless or uncontrolled use of the panoramic sliding sunroof can cause
serious injuries.
● Only close the panoramic sliding sunroof and the sun blind when no-
body is 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 have access to the keys. Uncontrolled use of the key could lock the
vehicle, start the engine, turn on the ignition and operate the panoramic
sliding sunroof.
● The panoramic sliding sunroof can be operated for up to about ten mi-
nutes 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 panoramic sliding sunroof, the anti-
trap function will not operate correctly. Visit a specialised workshop. Opening or closing the panoramic sliding sunroof
Fig. 57 On the interior
roof lining: use the rotary
button for opening and
closing
Fig. 58 On the interior
roof lining: Press the but-
ton and pull on it to lift
and close the sliding
sunroof
To open the panoramic sliding sunroof, the switch must be in the position A
. 

120Seats and storage
Convenient entry function for the third row of seats
Fig. 81 Second row of
seats: convenient entry
function controls
The outer seats of the second row can be folded to make it easier to get in
and out of the third row of seats.
Folding down the seat of the second row
● If necessary, open the belt loop and wind up the seat belt by hand.
● If necessary, remove the side head restraint of the integrated child seat
⇒ page 46.
● If necessary, raise the armrests.
● Remove any objects located in the footwell of the second row of seats,
where applicable ⇒ 
.
● Push the head restraint down as far as it will go ⇒ page 10.
● Push the lever ⇒ Fig. 81 1
forwards and fold the seat backrest of the
rear seat. The seat can still be moved forwards when rear seat is folded
completely forwards ⇒ 
.
● Always take care when entering and leaving the vehicle ⇒ .Repositioning the seat of the second row
●
Lift the seat backrest of the rear seat in an upright position. The entire
seat folds backwards ⇒ 
.
● Make sure that the rear seat is securely engaged so that the seat belts
can provide proper protection in the rear seats. The red mark 2
should no
longer be visible ⇒  in Folding down rear seats to create load space on
page 129.
Emergency exit function
If the lever 1
does not work, e.g. after an accident, the seats on the second
row can be folded forwards from the third row to allow vehicle occupants of
the third row of seats to get out of the vehicle ⇒ 
.
● Pull handle 3
back and fold the seat backrest of the rear seat. The com-
plete rear seat folds forward ⇒ .
WARNING
Careless or uncontrolled use of the convenient entry assistant may result
in severe injury and accident.
● Never use the convenient entry function when the vehicle is in mo-
tion.
● Avoid trapping or damaging the seat belt when folding the rear seats
back.
● Keep your hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the hinges
and the seat locking mechanism when folding and unfolding.
● Mats or other objects can be caught in the hinges of the seat backr-
ests or rear seat. This could prevent the seat backrest from locking safely
when positioned upright. 

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WARNING (Continued)
● All seat backrests must engage correctly for the seat belts on the rear
seats to work properly. When the seat backrest of an occupied seat is not
correctly locked in place, the passenger can be thrust forward with the
seat backrest in case of sudden braking, sudden manoeuvres or an acci-
dent.
● A red mark on the side of the seat 2
indicates that the seat backrest
is not engaged. The mark is no longer visible when the seat backrest is
correctly engaged.
● If the seat backrest or seat are folded down and are not correctly
locked in place, no passenger should use them.
● When getting in or out, never lean or hold onto the folded seat on the
second row of seats.
WARNING
If child seats are fitted to all the seats in the second row then it is possi-
ble that the seats of this row cannot be folded down from the third row of
seats in case of an accident. In case of an emergency, passengers in the
third row of seats will not be able to leave the vehicle or to help them-
selves.
● Child seats should not occupy all the seats of the second row if other
passengers are to occupy the third row of seats.
CAUTION
● Before folding down the rear seat backrest for returning it to its position,
adjust the front seats so that the head restraints and seat backrests do not
hit off each other when folding and unfolding.
● Any objects located in the footwell of the second row of seats may be
damaged on folding the rear seat forwards. Remove any objects before fold-
ing the seat down. Folding the seat backrest of the front passenger seat*
Fig. 82 Folding the seat
backrest of the front pas-
senger seat
Fig. 83 Unlocking the
folding seat backrest of
the front passenger seat
The seat backrest of the front passenger seat can be folded and locked hori-
zontally.
The front passenger front airbag must be disabled ⇒ page 32 if objects are
being transported on the folded front passenger seat. 
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Folding the seat backrest of the front passenger seat
● Remove any objects from the front passenger seat cushion ⇒ 
.
● Adjust the front passenger seat to its lowest position ⇒ page 10.
● Push the head restraint down as far as it will go ⇒ page 10.
● Unlock the seat backrest of the front passenger seat in the direction of
the arrow ⇒ Fig. 82 1
.
● Fold the seat backrest of the front passenger seat forwards in the direc-
tion of the arrow 2
until it is horizontal.
● The seat backrest of the front passenger seat must engage safely in its
folded position.
Lifting the seat backrest of the front passenger seat
● Check that there are no objects or parts of the body in the hinge area.
● Lift the seat backrest of the front passenger seat by first unlocking it
again ⇒ Fig. 83.
● Lift the seat backrest of the front passenger seat until it is upright. The
seat backrest must be engaged.
● The upright seat backrest of the front passenger seat must safely en-
gage.
WARNING
Folding and lifting the seat backrest of the front passenger seat uncon-
trollably or without paying attention may lead to severe injuries.
● Only fold and lift the seat backrest of the front passenger seat when
the vehicle is stationary.
● While the seat backrest of the front passenger seat is folded, the
front airbag must remain disabled and the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF 
light on.
● Keep your hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the hinges
and the seat locking mechanism when folding and unfolding.
WARNING (Continued)
● Mats or other objects can be caught in the hinges of the seat backrest
of the front passenger seat. This could prevent the seat backrest from
locking safely when positioned upright.
● The upright seat backrest of the front passenger seat must engage. If
the seat backrest of the front passenger seat is not locked, it may sud-
denly move and cause severe injuries.
WARNING
Seat anchors and hinges exposed when the seat backrest of the front
passenger seat is folded may lead to severe injuries in the event of an ac-
cident or sudden braking.
● Never carry people or children on the front passenger seat when the
seat backrest is folded.
● When the seat backrest of the front passenger seat is folded, only the
outer seat behind the driver on the second row of seats may be occupied.
This also applies to children sitting in a child seat.
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WARNING
When the vehicle is not in use or being watched, always lock the doors
and the rear lid to reduce the risk of serious injury or death.
● Do not leave children unwatched, especially when the rear lid is open.
Children could climb into the luggage compartment, close the rear lid
from inside and be unable to escape themselves. This could lead to seri-
ous 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 sudden 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
objects in the luggage compartment.
● Always secure objects with suitable rope or straps so that they can-
not enter the areas around the front 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 vehicle interior,
in open storage compartments, the rear shelf or on the dash panel.
● Remove hard, heavy and sharp objects from clothes and pockets in-
side the vehicle and store securely.
WARNING
The transport of heavy object changes vehicle handling and increases
braking 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 change in the centre of gravity.
● Distribute the load as uniformly and as low down on the vehicle as
possible.
● Store heavy objects in the luggage compartment as far from the rear
axle as possible.
CAUTION
● Hard objects on the rear shelf could chafe the wires of the heating ele-
ment and antenna 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 covered so that used air can escape from the vehicle. 
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● If necessary, raise the armrests.
● Remove objects from the footwell in front of and behind the rear seat
⇒ 
.
● Move the rear seat all the way back.
● Push the head restraint down as far as it will go ⇒ page 10.
● In the middle seat, close the drinks carrier in the rear of the centre con-
sole, if necessary.
● Pull lever ⇒ Fig. 89 1
back and fold the seat backrest forwards. The
complete rear seat folds forward ⇒ .
● Fold the seat backrest forwards until it locks into the load surface posi-
tion B
.
● If necessary, pull on the lever ⇒ Fig. 90 2 to move the seat to the re-
quired position.
● When the seat is folded down, no adults or children should travel in it
⇒ 
.
Folding the seats in the third row of seats for loading
● If necessary, open the belt loop and wind up the seat belt by hand.
● Open the rear lid.
● Push the head restraint down as far as it will go ⇒ page 10.
● Remove objects from the footwell in front of and behind the rear seat
⇒ 
.
● Remove objects from the space below the rear seat.
● Remove the attachment elements and supports for the net from the rail
system.
● Pull lever 1
back and fold the seat backrest forwards. The rear seat
folds forward ⇒  and the cushion also moves forward.
● Fold the seat tray forward on top of the folded seat.
● When the seat is folded down, no adults or children should travel in it
⇒ 
. Putting the seats in the second row back in place
●
Pull lever ⇒ Fig. 89 1
upwards and place the seat backrests in vertical
position. The entire seat folds backwards.
● Pull on the rear seats and the seat backrest to ensure that they are cor-
rectly locked in place and that the seat belt protection is guaranteed for rear
seat passengers.
Putting the seats in the third row back in place
● Open the rear lid.
● Pull on the handle ⇒ Fig. 90 2
to put the seat tray back in position.
● Pull on the handle 3. The entire seat folds backwards.
● Press on the seat tray in the seat backrest until it is held in position by
its magnets.
● Open the sliding door.
● Put the seat backrest into position and press firmly until it clicks into
place.
● Pull on the rear seats and the seat backrest to ensure that they are cor-
rectly locked in place and that the seat belt protection is guaranteed for rear
seat passengers.
WARNING
Folding and lifting the rear seats carelessly without paying attention
could cause serious injury.
● Never fold or lift the seats while driving.
● Do no trap or damage seat belts when raising the seat backrest.
● Keep your hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the hinges
and the seat locking mechanism when folding and unfolding.
● Mats or other objects can be caught in the hinges of the seat backr-
ests or rear seat. This could prevent the seat or seat backrest from lock-
ing securely in the vertical position. 
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Vehicle power sockets
Depending on your vehicle's version, you may have a 12-
volt power socket and/or a 230 volt power socket.
Fig. 120 Centre console,
rear section: 12 volt pow-
er socket
Fig. 121 Rear centre
console: 230 Volt Euro
power socket Maximum power consumption
Power socketMaximum power consumption12 Volts120 Watts230 Volts150 Watts (300 Watt peak)
The maximum capacity of each power socket must not be exceeded. The
power consumption is indicated on the rating plate of each appliance.
Where two or more appliances are connected at the same time, the total rat-
ing of all the connected devices must never exceed 190 Watts
⇒ 
.
12 volt power socket
The 12 Volt power socket will only work with the ignition on.
Using electrical appliances with the engine stopped and the ignition switch-
ed on will drain the battery. Therefore, electrical consumers connected to
the power socket must only be used when the engine is running.
To prevent voltage variations from causing damage, switch off the electrical
consumer connected to the 12 Volt power socket before switching the igni-
tion on or off and before starting the engine.
12 Volt power sockets can be found in the following locations in the vehicle:
● Compartment in the centre of the centre console.
● Compartment in the front centre console.
● Storage compartment in the front central armrest.
● Rear centre console ⇒ Fig. 120.
● At the rear right of the luggage compartment.
230 Volt Euro power socket*
The power socket only works when the engine is running ⇒ 
.
Connecting an electrical appliance: Plug the appliance into the power socket
as far as possible to unlock the built-in childproof lock. The current only
flows when the childproof lock is unlocked. 