2015 Seat Altea window

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safe driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Advice about driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Proper sitting position for occupants . . . . . . . . 6
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
The reason why we should wear seat belts . . . 11
How to properly adjust your seatbelt . . . . . . . . 14
Seat belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Airbag overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Deactivating airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Transporting children safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Safety for children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Digital instrument panel display . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Instrument panel menus* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Steering wheel controls* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Radio navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Radio frequency remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Boot hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Sliding/tilting sunroof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Lights and visibility
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Windscreen wiper and rear window wiper
systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Rear vision mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Seats and head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Adjusting the seat and head restraints . . . . . . 88
Seat functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Transport and practical equipment . . . . . . . . . 93
Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Multi-purpose mobile storage compartment* . 96
Ashtray*, cigarette lighter* and power sockets 98
First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire extinguisher 100
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Roof carrier/rack system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Climatic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
2C-Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Power steering (servotronic*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
All-wheel drive* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Driving with LPG* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Journeys abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Braking and parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Automatic gearbox/DSG automatic gearbox* . 127
Run-in and economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Driver assistance systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Braking and stability systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Start-Stop System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Parking aid acoustic system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Cruise speed* (cruise control system - CCS) . . . 142
Towing bracket device
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Accessories and technical modifications . . . . . 147
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Care of the vehicle exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Caring for the vehicle interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
LPG system (Liquefied petroleum gas)* . . . . . . 160
Working in the engine compartment . . . . . . . . 163
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Winter service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Vehicle tools, spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Wheel change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Tyre repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Towing and tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Emergency locking and unlocking . . . . . . . . . . 193
Changing the wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Fuses and bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Changing the lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
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Safe driving
Safety
Safe driving Safety first! WARNING
● This manual contains important informa-
tion about the operation of the vehicle, both
for the driver and the passengers. The other
sections of the on-board documentation also
contain further information that you should
be aware of for your own safety and for the
safety of your passengers.
● Ensure that the onboard documentation is
kept in the vehicle at all times. This is espe-
cially important when lending or selling the
vehicle to another person. Advice about driving
Before setting off For your own safety and the safety of your
passengers, always note the following points
before every trip:
– Make sure that the vehicle's lights and turn
signals are working properly.
– Check tyre pressure. –
Ensure that all windows provide a clear and
good view of the surroundings.
– Make sure all luggage is secured
››› page 101.
– Make sure that no objects can interfere
with the pedals.
– Adjust front seat, head restraint and rear vi-
sion mirrors properly according to your
size.
– Ensure that the passengers in the rear
seats always have the head restraints in
the in-use position ››› page 10.
– Instruct passengers to adjust the head re-
straints according to their height.
– Protect children with appropriate child
seats and properly applied seat belts
››› page 24 .
– As s
ume the correct sitting position. Instruct
your passengers also to assume a proper
sitting position. ››› page 6.
– Fasten your seat belt securely. Instruct your
passengers also to fasten their seat belts
properly. ››› page 11
.
What affects driving safety? As a driver, you are responsible for yourself
and your passengers. When your concentra-
tion or driving safety is affected by any cir-cumstance, you endanger yourself as well as
others on the road
››› , for this reason:
– Always pay attention to traffic and do not
get distracted by passengers or telephone calls.
– Never drive when your driving ability is im-
paired (e.g. by medication, alcohol, drugs).
– Observe traffic laws and speed limits.
– Always reduce your speed as appropriate
for road, traffic and weather conditions.
– When travelling long distances, take
breaks regularly - at least every two hours.
– If possible, avoid driving when you are tired
or stressed. WARNING
When driving safety is impaired during a trip,
the risk of injury and accidents increases. Safety equipment
Never put your safety or the safety of your
passengers in danger. In the event of an acci-
dent, the safety equipment may reduce the
risk of injury. The following list includes most
of the safety equipment in your SEAT:
● Three-point seat belts
● belt tension limiters for the front and rear
side seats, »
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Technical specifications
Advice
Operation
Safety

Safety
Correct sitting position for front
passenger For your own safety and to reduce the risk of
injury in the event of an accident, we recom-
mend the following adjustments for the front
passenger:
– Move the front passenger seat back as far
as possible ››› .
– Move the seat backrest to an upright posi-
tion so that your back rests completely
against it.
– Adjust the head restraint so that its upper
edge is at the same level as the top of your
head, or as close as possible to the same
level as the top of your head ›››
page 9.
– Always keep both feet in the footwell in
front of the front passenger seat.
– Fasten your seat belt securely ›››
page 11.
It is possible to deactivate the front passen-
ger airbag in exceptional circumstances .
Adju s
ting the front passenger seat
››› page 89. WARNING
● An incorrect sitting position of the front
passenger can lead to severe injuries.
● Adjust the front passenger seat so that
there is at least 25 cm between your chest
and the dash panel. If you are sitting closer than 25 cm, the airbag system cannot protect
you properly.
●
If your physical constitution prevents you
from maintaining the minimum distance of 25
cm, contact a specialised workshop. The
workshop will help you decide if special spe-
cific modifications are necessary.
● Always keep your feet in the footwell when
the vehicle is moving; never rest them on the
dash panel, out the window or on the seat. An
incorrect sitting position exposes you to an
increased risk of injury in case of a sudden
braking or an accident. If the airbag is trig-
gered, you could sustain severe injuries due
to an incorrect sitting position.
● To reduce the risk of injury to the front pas-
senger in events such as sudden braking ma-
noeuvres or an accident, never travel with the
backrest tilted far back! The airbag system
and seat belts can only provide optimal pro-
tection when the backrest is in an upright po-
sition and the front passenger is wearing his
or her seat belt properly. The further the seat
backrests are tilted to the rear, the greater
the risk of injury due to incorrect positioning
of the belt web or to the incorrect sitting po-
sition!
● Adjust the head restraint correctly in order
to achieve maximum protection. Correct sitting position for passengers
in the rear seats
To reduce the risk of injury in the event of a
sudden braking manoeuvre or an accident,
passengers on the rear seat bench must con-
sider the following:
–
Sit up straight.
– Adjust the head restraint to the correct po-
sition ››› page 10.
– Alw

ays keep both feet in the footwell in
front of the rear seat.
– Fasten your seat belt securely ›››
page 11.
– Use an appropriate child restraint system
when you take children in the vehicle
››› page 24. WARNING
● If the passengers in the rear seats are not
sitting properly, they could sustain severe in-
juries.
● Adjust the head restraint correctly in order
to achieve maximum protection.
● Seat belts can only provide optimal protec-
tion when seat backrests are in an upright
position and the vehicle occupants are wear-
ing their seat belts correctly. If passengers In
the rear seats are not sitting in an upright po-
sition, the risk of injury due to incorrect posi-
tioning of the seat belt increases. 8

Safe driving
Correct adjustment of front seat head
restraints Fig. 4
Correctly adjusted head restraint as
viewed from the front and the side. Properly adjusted head restraints are an im-
portant part of passenger protection and can
reduce the risk of injuries in most accident
situations.
– Adjust the head restraint so that its upper
edge is, as far as possible, at the same lev-
el as the top of your head, or at the very
least, at eye level ››› Fig. 4 .
Adju s
ting the head restraints ››› page 88
Active head restraints*
Vehicle occupants are pressed into their
seats during a rear-end collision. The result-
ing body pressure on the seat backrest acti-
vates the active head restraint* on the front
seat, which moves rapidly forward and up- ward at the same time. This movement re-
duces the distance between the occupant's
head and the head restraint, thus reducing
the risk of injuries such as whiplash.
WARNING
● Travelling with the head restraints removed
or improperly adjusted increases the risk of
severe injuries. Improper adjustment of the
head restraints may cause death in an acci-
dent and increase the risk of suffering inju-
ries during abrupt breaking actions or unex-
pected manoeuvres.
● The head restraints must always be adjus-
ted according to the height of the passenger. Note
The active head restraints* could also be trig-
gered if a vehicle occupant applies a high lev-
el of pressure to the seat backrest (e.g. by
“falling” back into the seat when entering the
vehicle) or if pressure is applied to a front
seat head restraint from the rear. This acci-
dental activation is, however, not dangerous,
as the active head restraints will return to the
original position immediately and are thus
once again ready. Examples of incorrect sitting
positions
Seat belts can provide optimal protection on-
ly when the belt webs are properly posi-tioned. Incorrect sitting positions substan-
tially reduce the protective function of seat
belts and increase the risk of injury due to in-
correct seat belt position. As the driver, you
are responsible for all passengers, especially
children.
– Never allow anyone to assume an incorrect
sitting position in the vehicle while travel-
ling ››› .
The following list contains examples of sit-
ting positions that could be dangerous for ve-
hicle occupants. The list is not complete, but
we would like to make you aware of this is-
sue.
Therefore, whenever the vehicle is in motion:
● Never stand in the vehicle.
● Never stand on the seats.
● Never kneel on the seats.
● Never tilt your seat backrest far to the rear.
● Never lean against the dash panel.
● Never lie on the rear bench.
● Never sit on the front edge of a seat.
● Never sit sideways.
● Never lean out of a window.
● Never put your feet out of a window.
● Never put your feet on the dash panel.
● Never put your feet on the surface of a seat. »
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Advice
Operation
Safety

Safety
● Do not allow anyone to travel in the foot-
well.
● Never travel without wearing the seat belt.
● Do not allow anyone to travel in the lug-
gage compartment. WARNING
● Any incorrect sitting position increases the
risk of severe injuries.
● Sitting in an incorrect position exposes the
vehicle occupants to severe injuries if airbags
are triggered, by striking a vehicle occupant
who has assumed an incorrect sitting posi-
tion.
● Before the vehicle moves, assume the prop-
er sitting position and maintain it throughout
the trip. Before every trip, instruct your pas-
sengers to sit properly and to stay in this po-
sition during the trip ››› page 6, Proper sitting
position for occupants. Correct adjustment of rear seat head
restraints
Fig. 5
Head restraints in the correct position. Fig. 6
Head restraint position warning label. Properly adjusted head restraints are an im-
portant part of passenger protection and can
reduce the risk of injuries in most accident
situations.Rear outer seat head restraints
– The rear outer seat head restraints have 3
positions.
– Two positions for use
›
›› Fig. 5. In these po-
sitions, the head restraints are used nor-
mally, and along with the rear seat belts,
protect passengers in the rear seats.
– And one position for non-use.
– T

o fit the head restraints in position for use,
pull on the edges with both hands in the
direction of the arrow.
Centre rear head restraint
– The centre head restraint only has two posi-
tions, in-use (head restraint up) and non-
u

se (head restraint down). WARNING
● Under no circumstances should the rear
passengers travel while the head restraints
are in the non-use position. See the warning
label located on the rear side fixed window
››› Fig. 6.
● Do not sw

ap the centre rear head restraint
with either of the outer seat rear head re-
straints. Risk of injury in case of an accident! CAUTION
Note the instructions on the adjustment of
the head restraints ››› page 90.10

Dash panel
Operation
Dash panel Overview Overview of the dash panel Door release lever
Light switch
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Lighting control for instrument and
switch lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . .79
Air vents
Turn signal and main beam lever
and cruise control system* . . . . . . . .77, 142
Controls on the steering wheel . . . .57
Instrument panel:
– Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
– Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
– Control and warning lamps . . . . . .35
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8 Horn (works only when the ignition
is on)/ Driver front airbag
. . . . . . . . .17
Windscreen wiper lever and opera-
tion of the multi-function display* .84, 52
Left seat heating button . . . . . . . . . .91
Controls for
– Heating* and ventilation . . . . . . . .107
– Climatic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
– Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Radio/Navigator*
Right seat heating button . . . . . . . . .91
Control lamp for front passenger
airbag deactivated warning lamp . .23
Front passenger front airbag . . . . . .17
Glove compartment lever . . . . . . . . .93
Selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Cup holder compartment . . . . . . . . .95
Controls in the centre console: – Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
– ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
9 10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20 –
Tyre pressure control* . . . . . . . . . . .43
– Park Pilot* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
– Cigarette lighter/Power socket . .98
– Exterior mirror adjustment . . . . . .87
– Start-Stop* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Hazard warning lights switch . . . . . .81
Pedals
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Steering column control lever* . . . .7
Handle for releasing the bonnet . . .163
Button for opening and closing the
front windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Safety switch* for the rear windows . . .72
Control* for opening and closing
the rear windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Note
Some of the items of equipment listed here
are fitted only on certain model versions or
are optional extras. 21
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25
26
27
28
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Advice
Operation
Safety

Dash panelDisplayed on
the screenFunction
TimeThe hours and minutes of the clock
and the navigation system can be
changed. Choose between 12 and 24-
hour format and change to summer
time.
Winter tyresThe menu allows the setting of a
speed at which an optical and acous-
tic warning will be given by the sys-
tem. You can use this function, for ex-
ample, if you have fitted winter tyres
which are not suited for the top speed
of your vehicle. Please see the section
“Wheels and tyres”.
LanguageThe display texts and the navigation
system texts can be seen in different
languages.
UnitsThis option allows you to select the
units for displaying temperature, fuel
consumption values and distances.
sel. speedThe instrument panel also displays
the speed in another different unit of
measurement (mph or km/h) to that
given on the speedometer.
Inter. ServiceConsult service messages and reset
service interval display here.
Factory set-
tingsThe manufacturer's predefined values
for the functions of this menu are re-
stored.
Back a)This returns to the main menu.
a)
Only if the windscreen wiper lever is used (MFI). Note
● For electronic and vehicle equipment one or
more of these menus will be displayed.
● SEAT dealerships are able to programme
other functions or change the existing func-
tions depending upon the vehicle equipment.
● The Configuration menu is only accessible
when the vehicle is at a standstill. Convenience menu
Open menu Convenience
– Choose the option Configuration
from the
m

ain menu and press the button OK
A ›››
Fig. 36 on the windscreen wiper lever.
– Pr e

ss button  or
 on the multifunction
steering wheel* ›››
Fig. 37 until the
C
onfigu-
r

ation menu is displayed.
– Choose the option
Convenience from the
main menu and press the button A on the
windscreen wiper lever.
Example of menu use ›››
page 50
Displayed on
the screenFunction
Central lock-
ing.One door: Individual unlocking activa-
ted.
Auto lock: The doors are automatically
locked when the vehicle is travelling
at more than approx. 15 km/h
(10 mph).
Auto unlock: the doors are unlocked
when the key is removed from the ig-
nition.
Elec. window
controlOpening and closing electric win-
dows: this determines whether to
open or close all the windows when
the vehicle is unlocked or locked. The
open function can also be activated
for the driver door only.
Exterior mirror
adjust.If synchronised adjustment is selec-
ted, when the driver side exterior mir-
ror is adjusted, the passenger exterior
mirror is also moved.
Factory set-
tingsThe predefined factory values for the
functions of this menu are restored.
BackThis returns to the Configuration
menu. Note
For electronic and vehicle equipment one or
more of these menus will be displayed. 55
Technical specifications
Advice
Operation
Safety

Opening and closing
The set of keys belonging to your vehicle con-
sists of the following items:
● one remote control key ››› Fig. 49 A with
folding key bit,
● one key without remote control B ,
● a plastic key tab* C .
Duplicate keys
If you need a replacement key, go to a Techni-
cal Service with your vehicle identification
number. WARNING
● An incorrect use of the keys can cause seri-
ous injuries.
● Never leave children or disabled persons in
the vehicle. In case of emergency, they may
not be able to leave the vehicle or manage on
their own.
● An uncontrolled use of the key could start
the engine or activate any electric equipment
(e.g. electric windows), causing risk of acci-
dent. The doors can be locked using the re-
mote control key. This could become an ob-
stacle for assistance in an emergency situa-
tion.
● Never forget the keys inside the vehicle. An
unauthorised use of your vehicle could result
in injury, damage or theft. Always take the
key with you when you leave the vehicle.
● Never remove the key from the ignition if
the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, the steer- ing could suddenly block and it would be im-
possible to steer the vehicle.
CAUTION
There are electronic components in the re-
mote control key. Avoid wetting and hitting
the keys. Radio frequency remote control
Locking and unlocking the vehicle Fig. 50
Assignment of buttons on the remote
control key. Fig. 51
Range of the radio frequency remote
control. The radio frequency remote control key is
used to lock and unlock the vehicle from a
distance.
By using button
4
››› Fig. 50 on the control,
the k ey
shaft is released.
Unlocking the vehicle 
››› Fig. 50 1 .
Locking the vehicle 
››› Fig. 50 2 .
Unlocking the rear lid. Press button  ›››
Fig. 50 3 until all the turn signals on the
vehicle flash briefly. When the unlocking but-
ton 
3 is pressed, you have 2 minutes to
open the door. Once this time has passed, it
will lock again.
Moreover, the battery indicator on the key
››› Fig. 50 (arrow), will flash.
The r emot

e control transmitter and the bat-
teries are integrated in the key. The receiver »
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