2013 Seat Alhambra child seat

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
. 

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Seats and storage
Electrical controls on the front seat*
Fig. 75 Adjusting the
front left seat forwards or
backwards, the height,
the seat angle and the
front seat backrest
Fig. 76 Adjusting the
lumbar support
The controls are mirrored for the front right-hand seat.
Mechanically and electrically adjusted controls can be combined on the
seat.
Fig. 75 Press the control in the direction of the arrow:
A1Move the seat backwards or forwards.2 and 3Raise or lower the seat.2 or 3Adjust the seat angle.
BForwards or
backwards.Adjust the seat backrest angle.
Fig. 76 Press the corresponding area of the switch:1 or 2Adjust the curve of the lumbar support.3 or 4Adjust the height of the lumbar support.
WARNING
Using the front electric seats in a careless or uncontrolled manner may
lead to severe injuries.
● The front seats can also be electrically adjusted when the ignition is
switched off. Never leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle.
● In the event of an emergency, stop electrical adjustment by pressing
any button.
CAUTION
So as not the damage the electrical components of the front seats, do not
kneel on the seats or apply specific pressure to one point of the seat or seat
backrest.
Note
● It may not be possible to electrically adjust the seat if the vehicle battery
is very low.
● Seat adjustment is stopped when the engine is started. 
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Seat functions Introduction
Additional information and warnings
● Adjust the seat position ⇒ page 10
● Seat belts ⇒ page 21
● Airbag system ⇒ page 32
● Child seats (accessories) ⇒ page 40
● Integrated child seats ⇒ page 46
● Exterior mirrors ⇒ page 110
● Luggage compartment ⇒ page 126
WARNING
Inappropriate use of the seat functions can cause severe injuries.
● Assume the proper sitting position before your trip and remain in it
throughout. This also applies to the other vehicle occupants.
● Only adjust the seat position memory when the vehicle is stationary.
● Only switch the lumbar massage function on and off when the vehicle
is stationary.
● Keep hands, fingers, feet and other limbs away from the seat operat-
ing and adjustment radius.
 Seat heating*
Fig. 78 Detailed view of
the centre console: front
seat heating controls,
here with the second
temperature level set
Fig. 79 Detailed view of
the centre console: con-
trols for the front seat
heating in vehicles
equipped with Climatron-
ic
The seat cushions can be heated electrically when the ignition is switched
on. The seat backrest is also heated in some versions.
Switch off seat heating if there is nobody in the seat. 
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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
Travelling with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted in-
creases the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of accidents and
sudden braking or manoeuvres.
● Always fit and adjust the head restraint properly whenever a person
is occupying a seat.
● Refit any removed head restraints immediately so that passengers
are properly protected.
CAUTION
On removing and fitting the head restraint, make sure the head restraint
does not hit the interior roof of the vehicle or the seat backrest of the front
seat. This could damage the interior roof and other parts of the vehicle. 
Centre armrest
Fig. 88 Front centre arm-
rest To lift the central armrest, lift it upwards in the direction of the arrow
⇒ Fig. 88, setting by setting.
To lower the centre armrest, pull it downwards. Then lower the centre arm-
rest.
WARNING
The centre armrest may limit the freedom of movement of the driver's
arm and cause a serious accident.
● Keep the centre armrest compartments closed while the vehicle is in
motion.
● The centre armrest is not designed for children to sit on! Sitting in
this incorrect position can cause severe injuries.

Loading luggage compartment Introduction
Always transport heavy loads in the luggage compartment and place the
seat backs in a vertical position. Always use the fastening rings with suita-
ble rope or straps. Never overload the vehicle. Both the carrying capacity as
well as the distribution of the load in the vehicle have effects on the driving
behaviour and braking ability ⇒ 
.
Additional information and warnings:
● Airbag system ⇒ page 32
● Light ⇒ page 95
● Transporting ⇒ page 13
● Towing mode ⇒ page 236
● Wheels and tyres ⇒ page 296 