2015 Seat Alhambra ignition

Operation
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When the doors are locked, it is difficult to
get to passengers in the vehicle interior in
case of an emergency. Passengers could re-
main trapped inside and unable to unlock the
doors in case of an emergency. 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 accompanied by optical
warning signals for about five minutes when
the vehicle is locked and the following unau-
thorised actions are taken:
● When the door is mechanically unlocked
using the vehicle key without turning the ig-
nition 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 monitoring). ●
When the vehicle is towed (vehicles with
anti-tow system)
● When the vehicle is lifted (vehicles with an-
ti-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 179 .
Ho w t
o turn OFF the alarm
Unlock the vehicle with the unlocking button
on the key or turn on the ignition with a valid
key. On vehicles with the Keyless Access sys-
tem, the alarm can also be disabled by grasp-
ing the door handle ››› page 59. Note
● The alarm will be triggered once more when
anybody enters the same zone of surveillance
or any other zone. If, for example, after open-
ing 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 ignition has been turned on will the
other doors be available - but not unlocked -
and the central lock button will be activated. ●
If the vehicle battery is run down or flat
then the anti-theft alarm will not operate cor-
rectly. Interior monitoring system and anti-
tow system*
Fig. 48
On the roof console: interior monitor-
ing 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
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Operation
Warning lampIt
lights upPossible causeSolution 
At least one vehicle
door is open or not
correctly shut.  Stop driving imme-
diately!
Open the correspond-
ing door and close it
immediately. Several warning and control lamps light up
for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds.
If a door is open or incorrectly closed, the
warning lamp 
or  on the instrument pan-
el will light up.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, a sym-
bol may be displayed on the dash panel
screen instead of the warning lamp. The indi-
cation is also visible when the ignition is
switched off. The indication disappears
around 15 seconds after the vehicle has
been locked. Sliding doors
Introduction WARNING
If a sliding door is not correctly closed, it
could open unexpectedly when driving and
cause serious injuries.
● Stop immediately and close it.
● 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. WARNING
If a sliding door is not fully open, it could
close unexpectedly and cause serious inju-
ries.
● Always open the sliding door fully. WARNING
Opening sliding doors while driving is dan-
gerous. These doors may be pushed open or
closed when the vehicle accelerates or brakes
and cause serious injuries.
● Never open the sliding doors when the ve-
hicle is in movement. Manually opening and closing the
sliding door
Fig. 49
On the sliding door. door handle 1
FunctionNecessary operations
Open the sliding
door from the in-
side.When the sliding door is released,
open the door fully by pulling on the
outside handle.
Opening the
sliding door
from the inside.When the sliding door is released,
open the door fully by pulling on its
interior handle
››› Fig. 49 1
.
Closing the slid-
ing door.Pull on the inside or outside door
handle and close the sliding door by
pushing gently. Make sure that it is
completely closed.64

Opening and closing
Opening and closing the sliding door
electrically* Fig. 50
On the dash panel, on the remote
control key and on the interior lining of the
sliding door: button for opening and closing
the electric sliding door. All of the electric sliding doors can be
opened and closed manually using more
force.FunctionNecessary operations
Opens the
sliding door
electrically.
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 han-
dle the door. The sliding door opens au-
tomatically.
FunctionNecessary operations
Closing the
sliding door
electrically.
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 door
handle. 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 will open again. If an object gets in the way of the sliding
door while it is
opening, the door will be im-
mo b

ilised at this point.
● 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 s lidin

g door closes with full force. WARNING
Closing the electric windows without the an-
ti-trap function can cause serious injury.
● Always close the sliding doors carefully.
● Nobody should ever get in the way of the
electric sliding doors, especially when clos-
ing without the anti-trap function.
● The anti-trap function does not prevent fin-
gers or other parts of the body getting
pinched against the window frame and caus-
ing injury. 65
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Opening and closing
CAUTION
Before opening the rear lid, ensure that there
is sufficient free space to open and close it,
for example if you are towing a trailer or in a
garage. Warning lampIt
lights upPossible causeSolution 
The rear lid is open
or not correctly
shut.  Stop driving imme-
diately!
Open the rear lid and
close it again. Several warning and control lamps light up
for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds.
A warning lamp appears on the dash panel

if the boot hatch is open or not properly
closed.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, a sym-
bol may be displayed on the dash panel
screen instead of the warning lamp. The indi-
cation is also visible when the ignition is
switched off. The indication disappears
around 15 seconds after the vehicle has
been locked. WARNING
If the rear lid is not correctly closed, it could
open unexpectedly when driving and cause
serious injuries.
● Always stop immediately and close the rear
lid.
● Ensure that the rear lid has been locked in-
to place by the element on the lock carrier
when you close it. Opening the rear lid
Fig. 52
Detailed view of the centre console:
button for unlocking the rear lid Fig. 53
Opening the boot hatch from the out-
side Before opening the rear lid, always remove
any load on its luggage rack
››› .
Opening with the ignition key
Press the button  on the vehicle key until
the rear lid opens automatically.
To open using the centre console control
Press the  button on the centre console
››› Fig. 52 . The rear lid will be automatically
opened.
The b utt

on is still operative when the ignition
is switched off.
Opening the rear lid with the button
● Unlock the vehicle or open a door.
● Raise the rear lid using the button
››› Fig. 53 (arrow).
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Operation
●
When it has cooled, it may be used once
again. During this time, the rear lid may be
manually opened or closed applying a little
more effort.
● If the vehicle battery is disconnected or the
fuse blows when the rear lid is open, the rear
lid system must be re-initialised. To do this,
close the rear lid. Note
Before closing the rear lid, make sure that the
key has not been left inside the luggage com-
partment. Electric windows
Opening and closing the electric
windows Fig. 56
In the driver door: Buttons for front
and rear electric windows and child safety
lock Buttons on the driver door
Legend for the
Fig. 56
:
F
or the front electric windows.
For the sliding door electric windows.
To lock the sliding doors and their win-
dows.
Opening and closing the windows
FunctionNecessary operations
Opening:Press button .
Closing:Push the button . 1
2
3
FunctionNecessary operations
To stop the
one touch
function:Press or pull on the corresponding win-
dow button. 
Press the button  for the electronic
child safety lock to deactivate the con-
trols for the electric windows on the
sliding doors and to lock these doors
››› page 64. The indicator on the button
will light up. After 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 the key is removed from the igni-
tion and the driver door is open, all of the
electric windows can be opened or closed at
the same time keeping the button on the
driver’s door pressed down. After a few sec-
onds, the convenience opening or closing
function will begin
›››
page 71. 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
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Operation
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 ob-
stacle.
● If the window will still not close, visit a spe-
cialised workshop. WARNING
Closing the electric windows without the an-
ti-trap function can cause serious injury.
● Always close the electric windows careful-
ly.
● Nobody should be in the way of the electric
windows, especially when the anti-trap func-
tion is deactivated.
● The anti-trap function does not prevent fin-
gers or other parts of the body getting
pinched against the window frame and caus-
ing injury. Note
The anti-trap function also operates if the
windows are closed from the outside of the
vehicle using the ignition key for convenience
closing ››› page 71. Panoramic sliding sunroof*
Introduction WARNING
Careless or uncontrolled use of the panoram-
ic sliding sunroof can cause serious injuries.
● Only close the panoramic sliding sunroof
and the sun blind when nobody 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 oper-
ated for up to about ten minutes after the ig-
nition 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 pan-
oramic 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 ro-
tary button for opening and closing Fig. 58
On the interior roof lining: Press the
button and pull on it to lift and close the slid-
ing sunroof. To open the panoramic sliding sunroof, the
switch must be in the position
1 .
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Opening and closingFunctionSwitch
settingNecessary opera-
tions
››› Fig. 57
Completely open-
ing the tilting sunroof:3
Rotate the switch to
the required posi-
tion.To choose the
convenience po-
sition for the slid- ing sunroof:
2
Completely clos-ing the tilting sunroof:1
››› Fig. 58
To completely de-
ploy the tilting sunroof:4Briefly push the
switch back (arrow).
To stop automatic operation:4 or 5Briefly push back the
button again or pull
it.
To completely
close the tilting sunroof:5Briefly push the
switch back (arrow).
To set the inter-
mediate position:4 or 5
Pull the button or
hold it back until the
roof is in the required
position. The panoramic sliding sunroof will only work
with the ignition on. It can be opened or
closed for a few minutes after the ignition has been switched off, provided the driver
door and the front passenger door are not
opened.
Opening or closing the sun blind Fig. 59
On the interior roof lining: switches
for the sun blind
FunctionNecessary operations
To open com-
pletely (automat- ic):Press button ››› Fig. 59 1 briefly.
To stop automatic
operation:Briefly press the button ››› Fig. 59
1 o ››› Fig. 59 2.
To set the inter-
mediate position:Hold the button ››› Fig. 59 1or
››› Fig. 59 2 until the required
position is reached.
To close com-
pletely (automat- ic):Press button ››› Fig. 59 2 briefly. The panoramic sliding sunroof can be operat-
ed for up to about ten minutes after the igni-
tion has been switched off, provided the driv-
er door and the front passenger door are not
opened.
Panoramic sliding sunroof: operation Convenience open/close function
The panoramic sliding sunroof can be
opened or closed from outside the vehicle
using the vehicle key:
● Keep the vehicle unlocking or locking but-
ton pressed. The panoramic sliding sunroof
is adjusted or closes.
● Release the unlock or lock button to stop
the function.
During convenience closing, first the win-
dows and then the panoramic sliding sunroof
will be closed. Note
The rotary button of the panoramic sliding
sunroof remains in the last position selected
if the roof is closed using convenience clos-
ing from outside the vehicle, and will have to
be re-positioned the next time you drive. 73
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Operation
Anti-trap function of the panoramic
sliding sunroof and the sun blind The anti-trap function reduces the risk of in-
jury when opening and closing the panoram-
ic sliding sunroof and sun blind
››› . When
they encounter an obstacle while closing,
they reopen.
● Check why the panoramic sliding sunroof
or the sun blind did not close.
● Attempt to close the panoramic sliding
sunroof or sun blind once again.
● If the panoramic sliding sunroof or sun
blind is still obstructed, it will stop at the cor-
responding position. Close it without the an-
ti-trap function.
Closing without the roll-back function
● The switch ›››
Fig. 57 should be in the
“c lo
sed” position A .
● Panoramic sliding sunroof: Within 5 sec-
onds of triggering the anti-trap function, pull
the control all the way back ›››
Fig. 58 (arrow
E ) until the panoramic sliding sunroof
closes fully.
● Sun blind: Within 5 seconds of triggering
the anti-tr ap f

unction, push button ›››
Fig. 59
2 until the sun blind closes completely.
● The panoramic sliding sunroof or sun blind
closes without the anti-trap function. ●
If the panoramic sliding sunroof still cannot
be closed, visit a specialised workshop. WARNING
Closing the panoramic sliding sunroof or sun
blind without the anti-trap function can cause
serious injuries.
● Always close the panoramic sliding sunroof
carefully.
● Nobody should be in the way of the panor-
amic sliding sunroof or sun blind, especially
when they are closed without the anti-trap
function.
● The anti-trap function does not prevent fin-
gers or other parts of the body getting
pinched against the window frame and caus-
ing injury. Note
The anti-trap function is activated if the win-
dows and the panoramic sliding sunroof are
closed from the outside of the vehicle using
the ignition key for convenience closing
››› page 71. Lights and visibility
Lights Introduction The legal requirements regarding the use of
vehicle lights in each country must be ob-
served.
The driver is personally responsible for the
correct use and adjustment of the lights in all
situations.
WARNING
If the headlights are set too high and the
main beam is not used correctly, there is a
risk of dazzling or distracting other road
users. This could result in a serious accident.
● Always make sure that the headlights are
correctly adjusted.
● Never use the main beam or flashed head-
lamps as this could dazzle other drivers. 74