Operation
Unlocking and locking the vehicle
w ith K
eyl
ess Access Fig. 124
Keyless Access locking and ignition
sy s
t
em: in the proximity of the car. Fig. 125
Keyless Access locking and ignition
sy s
t
em: sensor surface A for unlocking in-
s ide the door h
andl
e and sensor surface Bfor locking on the exterior of the handle.
Keyless Access is a key-free locking and igni-
tion sy
s
t
em to unlock and lock the vehicle
without actively using its key. For this, all that is required is to have a valid vehicle key near
›››
Fig. 124 the vehicle and one of the sensor
surfaces on the door handles to be touched
››› Fig. 125.
General information
If a valid key is in the proximity of the car
››› Fig. 124, the Keyless Access locking and
starting system gives the key entry as soon
as one of the sensor surfaces on the door
handles is touched or the push button on the
boot hatch is operated. The following fea-
tures are then available without having to
use the vehicle key actively:
● Keyless-Entry: unlocking of the vehicle with
the handle
s on the four doors or the button
on the boot hatch.
● Keyless-Go: engine ignition and driving. For
this t
o occur, there has to be a valid key in-
side the vehicle and the ››› page 155. igni-
tion push button needs to be pressed.
● Keyless-Exit: locking of the vehicle with one
of the four door h
andles.
The central locking and locking systems oper-
ate in the same way as a normal locking and
unlocking system. Only the controls change.
Unlocking the vehicle is confirmed with a
double flash of the indicator lights; locking
by a single flash. The vehicle will lock again after a few sec-
onds if
you unlock the vehicle but fail to open
any door or boot hatch.
Unlocking and opening the doors (Keyless-
Entry)
● Grip the door handle. In doing this, the
sensor sur
face ››› Fig. 125 A (arrow) on the
h andl
e i
s touched and the vehicle unlocks.
● Open the door.
On vehic
les without a “Safe” security sys-
tem: closing and locking the doors (Keyless-
Exit)
● Switch the ignition off.
● Close the driver's door.
● Touch (once) the sensor surface B (arrow)
on the door h andl
e.
The door that is used
must be closed.
On vehicles with a “Safe” security system:
shutting and locking doors (Keyless-Exit)
● Switch the ignition off.
● Close the driver's door.
● Touch (once) the sensor surface B (arrow)
on the door h andl
e.
The vehicle locks with
the “Safe” ››› page 112 system. The door that
is used must be closed.
● Touch (twice) the sensor surface B (arrow)
on the door h andl
e t
o lock the vehicle with-
out the Safe security system ››› page 112.
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Opening and closing
Unlocking and locking the boot hatch
When the v
ehic
le is locked, the hatch auto-
matically unlocks on opening if ››› Fig. 124
there is a valid vehicle key in the proximity.
Open or close the hatch normally
››› page 118.
After closing, the hatch locks automatically.
In the following instances, the rear lid does
not lock automatically after closing:
● If the entire vehicle is unlocked.
● If the key used last is inside the vehicle. All
vehicl
e indicator lights flash four times. The
vehicle will lock again after a few seconds if
no door or boot hatch are opened.
Locking the vehicle with a second key
If there is a vehicle key inside the vehicle and
it is locked from the outside with a second
vehicle key, the key inside the vehicle is
blocked for engine ignition ››› page 152. In
order to enable engine ignition, the button
on the key inside the vehicle needs to be
pressed ››› page 108.
Automatically disabling sensors
If the vehicle is not locked or unlocked for a
long period of time, the proximity sensor on
the passenger door is automatically disa-
bled.
If one of the sensor surfaces on the door han-
dles is often activated in an unusual manner with the vehicle locked (e.g. by the branches
of a bu
sh rubbing against it), all proximity
sensors are disabled for a time. If this only
happens with the exterior sensor on the driv-
er's door, only this sensor is disabled.
Sensors will again be enabled:
● After a time.
● OR: if the vehicle is unlocked with the but-
ton
on the key.
● OR: if the boot is opened.
Keyl
ess Access temporary disconnection
function*
You can deactivate the vehicle's Keyless Ac-
cess unlocking for a locking and unlocking
cycle.
● Move the gear lever to position P (if the v
e-
hicle has automatic gearbox), since other-
wise the vehicle cannot be locked.
● Close the door.
● Push the central locking button on the
remote c
ontrol and touch the locking sensor
surface ››› Fig. 125 B on the driver door han-
dl e onc
e w
ithin the following 5 seconds. Do
not grip the door handle, otherwise the vehi-
cle will not lock. Deactivation is also possible
if the vehicle is locked through the driver’s
door lock.
● To check that the function has been deacti-
vated, w
ait at least 10 seconds, grip and pull on the door handle. The door should not
open.
The next time the door c
an only be unlocked
via the remote control or the lock cylinder.
The next time the door is locked/unlocked,
Keyless Access will be active again.
Convenience functions
To close all electric windows, the sliding roof
and electric tilting panoramic roof with the
convenience feature, keep your finger on the
lock sensor surface B located on the exteri-
or p ar
t
of the driver or passenger door handle
for a few seconds until the windows and roof
close.
The doors opened by touching the sensor
surface of the door handle depend on the
settings that have been activated in the Easy
Connect system with the button and the
S ET
TINGS and
Openin
g and c
lo
sing function but-
t on
s. CAUTION
The sensor surfaces on the door handles
cou l
d engage if hit with a water jet or high
pressure steam if there is a valid vehicle key
in the proximity. If at least one of the win-
dows is open and the sensor surface B on
one of the h andl
es is activated continuously,
all windows will close. If the water jet or
steam is briefly moved away from the sensor
surface A on one of the handles and then
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pointed at it again, all the windows will
pro
b
ably open ››› page 115, Convenience
functions. Note
● If the v
ehicle battery has little or no charge,
or the vehicle key battery is almost or entire-
ly out of charge, it is likely that the vehicle
will not be able to be lock or unlocked with
the Keyless Access system. The vehicle can
be unlocked or locked manually
››› page 9.
● If there is no valid key inside the vehicle or
the syst
em fails to detect one, a warning will
display on the dash panel screen. This could
happen if any other radio frequency signal in-
terferes with the key signal (e.g. from a mo-
bile device accessory) or if the key is covered
by another object (e.g. an aluminium case).
● If the sensors are very dirty, e.g. have a lay-
er of sa
lt, the correct functioning of the sen-
sors on the door handles may be affected. If
this is the case, wash the vehicle
››› page 195.
● If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic
gearbo
x, it may only be locked in the gear
stick is in position P. Child-proof locking
Fig. 126
Activating the childproof lock. The childproof lock prevents the rear doors
fr
om bein
g opened fr
om the inside. Doors
can only be opened from the outside.
The childproof lock is activated and deactiva-
ted using the ignition key.
Activating the childproof lock
– Turn the slot in the direction of the arrow
›››
Fig. 126 (in the other direction on the
right-hand door).
Deactivating the childproof lock – Turn the slot in the opposite direction of
the arrow (in the other dir
ection on the
right-hand door). Anti-theft alarm*
General
notes The anti-theft alarm system increases vehicle
prot
ection fr
om intruders. The system will ini-
tiate acoustic and optical warning signals
when your vehicle is tried to be forced.
Activating the alarm system
The anti-theft alarm switches on automatical-
ly when the vehicle is locked using the re-
mote control key or inserting the key in the
driver door. The alarm is activated around 30
seconds after the vehicle is locked.
Deactivating the alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated
when the remote control unlock button is
pressed. If the vehicle is not opened within
30 seconds after emitting the radio frequen-
cy signal, the system will be reactivated.
If the vehicle is unlocked using by inserting
the key in the driver door, the ignition must
be switched on within 15 seconds. This deac-
tivates the alarm system. If, during these 15
seconds, the vehicle is not started , the alarm
is triggered .
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Opening and closing
When does the system trigger an alarm?
The f o
l
lowing areas of the vehicle are moni-
tored:
● Bonnet
● rear lid;
● Doors
● Ignition
● Tilt angle ››› pag
e 117, Vehicle interior
monitoring and anti-tow system
● The interior ››› pag
e 117, Vehicle interior
monitoring and anti-tow system
● Drop in voltage in the car systems
● The factory-fitted towing bracket
The alarm is
triggered immediately if one of
the battery cables is disconnected while the
alarm system is active.
How to turn OFF the alarm
To deactivate the alarm, press the unlock but-
ton on the remote control key or switch on
the ignition. Note
● The al arm horn po
wer supply has a 5-year
useful life. Contact an Official Service for
more detailed information.
● To make sure that the anti-theft alarm is
ful
ly operative when leaving the vehicle,
check that all the doors and windows are
closed. ●
Remot e c
ontrol and receiver unit coding
means that the remote control cannot be
used on other vehicles. Vehicle interior monitoring and anti-
to
w sy
stem Fig. 127
Button for vehicle interior monitor-
in g and the t
o
w-away protection system. The Vehicle interior monitoring system is acti-
v
at
ed if
movements are detected in the interi-
or of the vehicle.
Deactivating Vehicle interior monitoring and
the tow-away protection system
– Switch the ignition off.
– Open the driver door.
– Press the ››› Fig. 127
button on the cen-
tre column. The red backlit symbol on
the button turns orange. –
Lock
the vehicle within the next 30 sec-
onds.
The Vehicle interior monitoring system and
the tow-away protection system are reactiva-
ted when the vehicle is unlocked again. Note
● The v ehic
le interior monitoring system and
the tow-away protection system must be de-
activated if there is a danger of the alarm be-
ing triggered due to movements by children
or animals in the interior when being trans-
ported (e.g. by boat or by train) or towed.
● The effectiveness of the Vehicle interior
monitoring sy
stem is reduced if the spectacle
case is left open. Always close the storage
compartment before locking the vehicle to
ensure that this monitoring system operates
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Rear lid Openin g and c
lo
singFig. 128
Rear lid: opening from the outside. Fig. 129
Close-up of the inside trim of the
r e
ar lid: h
and grip Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 10 The rear lid opening system operates electri-
cally
. It is activated by using the handle on
the boot lid.
This system may or may not be operative, de-
pending on the situation of the vehicle.
If the rear lid is locked then it cannot be
opened, however if it is unlocked then the
opening system is operative and the rear lid
may be opened.
To lock/unlock, press the button or the
button on the remote control key.
A warning appears on the instrument panel
display if the boot lid is open or not properly
closed.* An audible warning is also given if
the boot lid is opened while the vehicle is
moving faster than 6 km/h (4 mph)*. WARNING
● Alw a
ys close the rear lid properly. Risk of
accident or injury.
● Do not close the rear lid by pushing it down
with y
our hand on the rear window. The glass
could smash. Risk of injury!
● Ensure the rear lid is locked after closing it.
If not, it m
ay open unexpectedly while driv-
ing.
● Never allow children to play in or around
the vehic
le. A locked vehicle can be subjected
to extremely high and low temperatures, de-
pending on the time of year, thus causing se-
rious injuries/illness. It could even have fatal
consequences. Close and lock both the rear lid and all the other doors when you are not
us
in
g the vehicle.
● Closing the rear lid without observing and
ensurin
g it is clear could cause serious injury
to you and to third parties. Make sure that no
one is in the path of the rear lid.
● Never drive with the rear lid open or half-
closed, e
xhaust gases may penetrate into the
interior of the vehicle. Danger of poisoning!
● If you only open the rear lid, do not leave
the key in
side. The vehicle will not be opened
if the key is left inside. Note
● Once the r e
ar lid is closed, its lock is en-
gaged and the alarm system is activated. On-
ly valid if the vehicle has been locked before
the rear lid is closed.
● The release catch located at the top of the
regi
stration plate recess is deactivated on ac-
celerating or at speeds of over 5 km/h (3
mph). The catch is reactivated when the vehi-
cle comes to a standstill and a door is
opened. Rear lid automatic locking
Where the vehicle has been locked by press-
in
g the b
utt
on on the remote control with
the rear lid open, the rear lid will lock auto-
matically when closed.
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Opening and closing
The automatic rear lid locking time extension
f u
nction c
an be activated. When this function
is activated and once the rear lid has been
unlocked by pressing the button on the
remote control key ››› page 108, the boot lid
can be re-opened for a certain length of time.
Where required, the automatic boot lid lock-
ing time extension function can be activated
or deactivated at a SEAT Authorised Service,
which will provide all of the necessary infor-
mation.
Before the vehicle locks automatically, there
is a risk of intruders getting into the vehicle.
Therefore, we recommend you always lock
the vehicle by pressing the button on the
remote control or by using the key without re-
mote control ››› page 112. Controls for the windows
Operation of the el ectric windows Fig. 130
Detail of the driver door: controls for
the w indo
w
s. Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
page 11
The electric window opening and closing sys-
tem only works when the ignition is switched
on.
Opening
– Press gently on the respective button on
the door to open the windo
w. The process
will stop when the button is released.
– The driver door window can also be auto-
matical
ly opened by pressing the button as
far as it will go (fully open). Press the but-
ton again to immediately stop it. Closing
– Press the respective button gently to close
the window
. The process will stop when the
button is released.
Safety button
Press the safety button ››› Fig. 130 5 to de-
activ at
e the c
ontrols on the rear doors. Press-
ing the safety button 5 again will reactivate
the c ontr
o
ls on the rear doors.
If the rear door controls are deactivated, the
warning lamp on the safety button 5 will
light up
. WARNING
● When lock in
g the vehicle from the outside,
make sure that nobody is inside the vehicle,
as the windows cannot be opened from the
inside in an emergency.
● For safety reasons, use the safety button
5 that deactivates the window switches on
the re ar door
s when children are travelling in
the rear seats. CAUTION
● Keep the w indo
ws clean to ensure the sys-
tem operates correctly.
● Defrost ››› page 198, Windows and mirrors
an
y frozen windows before use. Otherwise
you run the risk of damaging the electric win-
dow riser mechanism. » 119
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Lights and visibility
ignition key and open the door. Once the
driver door i
s
closed (ignition off), the audi-
ble warning will stop, whereas the side lights
will remain on to light up the stationary vehi-
cle in case this is necessary.
● Depending on weather conditions (cold or
wet), the lights
may mist up temporarily on
the inside. This is particularly the case in the
event of a difference in temperature between
the inside and in front of the light. By switch-
ing on the lights, the area through which the
beam of light is projected will quickly be
demisted, although the edges may remain
misted. The real lights and turn signals can
mist up. This has no influence on the useful
life of the lighting system. Control lamps
It lights up
Rear fog light switched on
››› page 125.
It lights up
Front fog lights* switched on
››› page 124.
It lights up
Left or right turn signal.
The control lamp flashes twice as fast when a turn signal
is faulty
››› page 123.
It lights up
Main beam on or flasher on
››› page 123.
It lights up
Bulb failure
››› page 84
For example, the information display indicates:
Check front right dipped headlight! Several warning and control lamps light up
for a f
ew sec
onds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in Control
and warnin g l
amps on page 101. Note
The rear side lights and number plate light
cont ain sev
eral bulbs. The control lamp
lights up only when there is a fault in all the
number plate bulbs or side light bulbs (of a
combined tail light). Therefore it is advisable
to regularly check the bulb operation. Side light and dipped beam headlight
Fig. 131
Instrument panel: light control. Switching the side lights on
–
Turn the light switch ››
›
Fig. 131 to position
.
Switching on dipped beam
– Turn the light switch ›››
Fig. 131 to position
.
Switching off lights (except daytime driving
lights) – Turn the light switch ›››
Fig. 131 to position
0.
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Headlight range control Fig. 132
Instrument panel: light range con-
tr o
l
. –
Turn the control ››
›
Fig. 132 to set the lights
to the required setting.
Positions
The control positions roughly correspond to
the following vehicle load conditions. Two front occupants, luggage compart-
ment empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment
empty.
All seats occupied, luggage compartment
fully loaded.
Driver only, luggage compartment fully
loaded. CAUTION
Always adjust the range of the lights so that: -
1
2
3 ●
your v
ehicle does not dazzle others, partic-
ularly oncoming traffic;
● the range of the headlights is sufficient for
safe driv
ing. Note
Make sure you set the range of the main
light s when the dip
ped beam headlights are
switched on. Daytime running lights
Daytime running lights are signalling devices
f
or impr
o
ving road safety. The lights are built
into the headlights and come on each time
the ignition is turned on if the light switch is
in position or ››› Fig. 131. It is automati-
cally switched off when the side lights are
turned on.
Switching the daytime driving lights on
● Remove the key from the ignition, move the
turn sign
al lever upward (right turn signal),
press it back to flash position and hold it
there.
● Insert the key and switch on the ignition,
holdin
g it in this position for 3 seconds.
Then, switch off the ignition. The daytime
running light is now activated and the corre-
sponding lights can come on. Switching the daytime running light off
●
Remove the key from the ignition, press the
turn sign
al lever down (left turn signal), press
it back to flash position and hold it here.
● Insert the key and switch on the ignition,
holdin
g it in this position for 3 seconds.
Then, switch off the ignition. The daytime
running light is now deactivated and the cor-
responding lights cannot come on.
OR: activate and deactivate the daytime
lights using the Easy Connect system
››› page 21.
Automatic control of the dipped beam in
combination with the daytime running lights
If the dipped beam control and the daytime
running lights are activated at the same
time, the dipped beams and the instrument
panel lighting will automatically come on as
required (e.g. when entering a tunnel) and
the daytime running lights will switch off.
When the automatic dipped beam control
switches off the dipped beams (e.g. when
coming out of a tunnel), the daytime running
lights come back on. WARNING
The rear lights do not come on with the day-
time drivin g light
. A vehicle which does not
have the rear lights on may not be visible to
other drivers in the darkness, if it is raining
or in conditions of poor visibility. 122