2018 Seat Alhambra boot

Operation
● Touc
h
the sensor surface B twice (arrow)
on the door h andl
e t
o lock the vehicle with-
out the Safe security system ››› page 119.
Unlocking and locking the boot hatch
When the vehicle is locked, the hatch auto-
matically unlocks on opening if ››› Fig. 130
there is a valid vehicle key in the proximity.
Open or close the hatch normally
››› page 124.
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 183. In
order to enable engine ignition, the  button
on the key inside the vehicle needs to be
pressed ››› Fig. 128.
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

the exterior sensor on the door handle is
often activated unusually with the vehicle
locked (e.g. by the branches of a bush rub-
bing against it), all proximity sensors are dis-
abled for a time. If this only happens with the
exterior sensor on the driver's door, only this
sensor is disabled.
Sensors will again be enabled:
● After a time.
● OR: if the vehicle is unlocked with the 
butt
on 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. 131 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 c

heck 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 can 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 sun roof
and electric tilting panoramic roof with the
convenience feature, keep your finger for a
few seconds on the lock sensor surface B located on the exterior part of the driver or
p
a
s

senger door handle until the windows
and roof close.
Opening the doors by touching the sensor
surface on the handle takes places in accord-
ance with the settings activated on the menu
Configuration - Convenience
›››  page 27. 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 nearby area. If at least one of the win-
dows is open and the sensor surface B on
one of the h andl

e permanently activates, all 118

Operation
Turning on and off the electric child safetyFunctionNecessary operations
To switch sys-
tem on:Press the button ››› Fig. 135 1 or
2.
To switch sys-
tem off:Press the button again. The yellow control lamp
 indicate
s that the
feature is on for the corresponding button. WARNING
When the electric child safety function is acti-
vat ed, the s

liding door can be opened from
the outside only.
● Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the v
ehicle if the doors are to be
locked. Therefore, passengers will be locked
inside the vehicle. They could be trapped in
the car in an emergency and will not be able
to get themselves to safety. Individuals
locked in the vehicle can be exposed to very
high or very low temperatures.
● Depending on the time of the year, temper-
ature
s inside a locked and closed vehicle can
be extremely high or extremely low resulting
in serious injuries and illness or even death,
particularly for young children. Rear lid
Intr oduction Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

 page 12 WARNING
Careless and unsuitable locking, opening and
clo s

ing of the rear lid can cause accidents
and serious injury.
● Open and close the rear lid only when no-
body is
in the way.
● Do not close the rear lid by pushing it down
with y
our hand on the rear window. This
could break and cause injury.
● Ensure the rear lid is locked after closing,
otherwi
se, it may open unexpectedly while
driving. A closed rear lid should be flush with
the corresponding parts of the bodywork.
● Always keep the rear lid closed while driv-
ing to av
oid toxic gases entering the vehicle
interior.
● Do not open the rear lid when there is a
load c
arrier installed. Likewise, the boot
hatch cannot be opened when a load is at-
tached to it, for example bicycles. An open
rear lid could close itself if there is an addi-
tional weight on it. If necessary, press down
on the rear lid and remove the load.
● Close and lock both the rear lid and all the
other doors when
you are not using the vehi- cle. Ensure that nobody remains inside the
vehic
l

e.
● Never allow children to play inside or
around the
vehicle without supervision, espe-
cially if the rear lid is open. Children could
enter the luggage compartment, close the
rear lid and become trapped. Depending on
the time of the year, temperatures inside a
locked and closed vehicle can be extremely
high or extremely low resulting in serious in-
juries and illness or even death, particularly
for young children.
● Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the v
ehicle. If the vehicle key or the
central locking button is used, they may be
locked in the vehicle. WARNING
Unsuitable or careless unlocking and opening
of the r e

ar lid could cause serious injuries.
● If there is a loaded luggage carrier on the
rear lid, it
could be unlocked or open but not
recognised as such. An unlocked or open rear
lid could open unexpectedly while driving. CAUTION
Before opening the rear lid, ensure that there
is s

ufficient free space to open and close it,
for example if you are towing a trailer or in a
garage. 124

Operation
Opening the rear lid electronically Fig. 137
Button with rear lid open Opening the rear lid
● Press and hold the  butt
on on the vehi-
cle key until the rear lid opens automatically.
● OR: press and hold the  butt
on on the
centre console for approximately 1 second
›››  Fig. 6.
● OR: press the ››
›
 Fig. 7 boot hatch but-
ton (arrow).
In case of difficulty or obstruction, automatic
opening of the rear lid is interrupted.
Electronically opening the rear lid does not
work when a trailer is electrically connected
and hitched to a factory fitted tow hitch
››› page 237.
The rear lid can be opened manually by ap-
plying more force. Closing the rear lid
● Press and hold the  button on the
vehi-
cle key for approximately 1 second.
● OR: press and hold the  b
utton on the
centre console for approximately 1 second
›››  Fig. 6.
● OR: press the ››
›
 Fig. 7 boot hatch but-
ton (arrow).
● Press the  button on the open r
ear lid
››› Fig. 137 ››› .
● Manually push the rear lid down to close it.
The r e
ar lid w

ill move down to the closed po-
sition to close and lock itself automatically
using the power-close feature ››› .
In c a
se of

difficulty or obstruction, automatic
closing of the rear lid is interrupted and it will
open slightly.
Check why the rear lid could not close.
Attempt to close it once more.
Interrupting the opening and closing process
Rear lid opening and closing can be stopped
by pressing one of the  buttons. Each time
one of the  buttons is pressed, the rear lid
moves to its initial position.
Then, it can be opened or closed by hand. To
do this, apply a little more force. Memorising the opening angle
The rear lid mu

st be at least half open to
memorise an opening angle.
● Stop automatic opening in the opening po-
sition requir
ed ››› page 126.
● Hold down the button ›››
Fig. 137 with the
rear lid open for at least three seconds. The
opening angle is memorised.
Memorisation is confirmed by blinking of the
hazard warning lights and an audible warn-
ing.
To fully open the boot hatch again, the open-
ing angle must be memorised once more.
● Release the rear lid and open it to the
memorised height.
● P

ush the rear lid all the way up. To do this,
apply
a little more force.
● Hold down the button ›››
Fig. 137 with the
rear lid open for at least three seconds.
● The opening angle is reset to the original
factor
y setting. WARNING
Unsuitable or careless closing and locking of
the re ar lid c

ould cause serious injuries.
● Never leave the vehicle unattended, or al-
low chi
ldren to play inside or around the vehi-
cle without supervision, especially if the rear
lid is open. Children could enter the luggage 126

Operation“Coming home”: necessary operations
To switch
system on:
– Switch off the ignition.
– Briefly flash the headlights
for approxi-
mately one second ››› page 131.
The “Coming home” lighting comes on
when the driver door is opened. The de-
lay in switching off the headlights is
counted from when the last door or boot
hatch is closed.
To switch
system off:
– Automatically at the end of the delay
period.
– Automatically, if 30 seconds after com-
ing on, a vehicle door or the boot hatch
remains open.
– When the light switch is turned to posi-
tion
.
– When the ignition is switched on.
“Leaving home”: necessary operations
To switch
system on:– Unlock the vehicle when the light
switch is in position  and the photo
sensor detects darkness.
To switch
system off:
– Automatically, at the end of the delay
period.
– When the vehicle is locked.
– When the light switch is turned to posi-
tion
.
– When the ignition is switched on. Lighting around the exterior mirrors
The lightin
g ar
ou

nd the exterior mirrors illu-
minates the door area on entering and leav-
ing the vehicles. It comes on when the vehi-
cle is unlocked, when the vehicle door is opened and when the “Coming home” or
“Leav

ing home” function is switched on. If
the equipment includes the light sensor, the
lighting around the exterior mirrors only
comes when it is dark. Note
● The time tak en f

or the headlights to go off
can be changed in the Lights & Visibil- ity menu and the function can be switched
on or off ›››
 page 27.
● When the “Coming home” function is on, if
the vehic
le door is opened there is no audible
warning signal to advise that the light is still
on. Hazard warning lights
Fig. 139
In the centre of the dash panel: push
b utt
on f

or hazard warning lights. Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 26 Always fulfil legal requirements for securing a
broken do

wn vehicle. In a number of coun-
tries it is now obligatory, for example, to turn
on the hazard warning lights and use a re-
flective safety vest ››› page 83.
When being towed with the hazard warning
lights on, a change in direction or traffic lane
can be indicated as usual using the turn sig-
nal lever. The hazard lights will be interrup-
ted temporarily.
If your vehicle breaks down:
Park the vehicle a safe distance from
traffic and on suitable ground ››› .
T urn on the h
az

ard warning lights with
the  button ››› Fig. 139.
Connect the electronic parking brake
››› page 188.
Move the selector lever to its intermedi-
ate position or to P ››› page 193.
Stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition ››› page 183.
Have all occupants leave the vehicle and
move to safety, for example behind a
guard rail.
When leaving the vehicle, take all keys
with you.
Place an emergency warning triangle to
indicate the position of your vehicle to
other road users.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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Operation
WARNING
Toxic gases may enter the vehicle interior
when the re ar lid i
s open. This could cause
loss of consciousness, carbon monoxide poi-
soning, serious injury and accidents.
● To avoid toxic gases entering the vehicle al-
way
s drive with the rear lid closed.
● In exceptional circumstances, if you must
drive with the r
ear lid open, observe the fol-
lowing to reduce the entry of toxic gases in-
side the vehicle:
– Close all windows and the sliding sun-
roof.
– Turn off the air recirculation for the heat-
ing and air conditioner.
– Open all of the air outlets in the dash
panel.
– Turn the heating fan and heater to the
highest level. CAUTION
An open boot hatch changes the length and
height of the

vehicle.Driving with the vehicle loaded
For the best handling when driving a loaded
v
ehic
l

e, note the following:
● Secure all objects ›››

page 153.
● Accelerate gently and carefully. ●
Avoid s
udden braking and manoeuvres.
● Brake early.
● If necessary, read the instructions for driv-
ing with a tr
ailer ››› page 237.
● If necessary, read the instructions for driv-
ing with a r
oof carrier system ››› page 164. WARNING
A sliding load could considerably affect the
st ab

ility and safety of the vehicle resulting in
an accident with serious consequences.
● Secure loads correctly so they do not move.
● When transporting heavy objects, use suit-
able r
opes or straps.
● Lock the seat backs in vertical position. Luggage compartment
Intr oduction Always transport heavy loads in the luggage
c
omp
ar

tment and place the seat backs in a
vertical position. Always use the fastening
rings with suitable rope or straps. Never over-
load 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 ››› . WARNING
When the vehicle is not in use or being
wat c

hed, always lock the doors and the rear
lid to reduce the risk of serious injury or
death.
● Do not leave children unwatched, especial-
ly when the boot i
s open. Children could
climb into the luggage compartment, close
the rear lid from inside and be unable to es-
cape themselves. This could lead to serious
injury or death.
● Never allow children to play in or around
the vehic
le.
● Never transport people in the luggage com-
partment
. WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects can
cau se seriou

s injury in case of a sudden ma-
noeuvring or breaking or in case of an acci-
dent. This is especially true when objects are
struck by a detonating airbag and fired
through the vehicle interior. To reduce the
risks, please note the following:
● Secure all objects in the vehicle. Always
plac
e equipment and heavy objects in the
boot.
● Always secure objects with suitable ropes
or strap
s so that they cannot be pushed in-
side the cabin and move around the areas
around the front or side airbags in the event
of sudden braking or an accident. 154

Operation
● Rel
e
ase the shelf upwards by the side sup-
ports and guide it forward.
Closing the shelf
● Pull the unfolded shelf evenly on the guide
back
wards.
● Secure the shelf using the left and right
side sup
ports.
Installing the shelf behind the second row of
seats
● Place the shelf in its position in the side
lining, lef
t-hand side first.
● Release the shelf in the direction of the ar-
row ›

›› Fig. 163 B .
● Insert the shelf into the right-hand support,
pr e
s

sing down.
Installing the shelf behind the third row of
seats
● Remove the shelf from the support in the
side lining ›

›› Fig. 164 A. To do this, press the
shelf upwards (arrow) and remove it.
● Open the compartment in the left-hand
side boot linin
g ››› page 166 and hook the
shelf to the rear of the compartment lid
››› Fig. 164 B.
● Close the rear left-hand side lining com-
partment
.
● Place the shelf in its position in the side
lining, lef
t-hand side first. ●
Lift the shelf
off in direction of the arrow
››› Fig. 163 B .
● Insert the shelf into the right-hand support,
pr e
s

sing down.
Removing the shelf
● Release the shelf in the direction of the ar-
row ›

›› Fig. 163 B and lift it in the direction
of the arr
o
w C .
● Remove the shelf from the right-hand side
s up
por

t.
● In addition, when removing the shelf be-
hind the third ro
w of seats: cover the side lin-
ing supports with their covers.
● Only with 5 places: suppor
t the released
shelf by placing it on the front section of the
boot floor ››› page 166. WARNING
If the shelf is placed on one of the rear seats,
this c

ould cause serious injury in case of sud-
den braking or an accident.
● Whenever it the third row seats are occu-
pied, the shelf shoul
d be put behind this row. WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects or
anima l

s on the rear shelf could cause serious
injuries in case of a sudden manoeuvre or
braking or even an accident. ●
Do not l e

ave hard, heavy or sharp objects
(loose or in bags) on the rear shelf.
● Never transport animals on the rear shelf. 158

Transport and practical equipment
Net partition* Fig. 165
Unfold the net partition 1 then fold
it ag ain 2 and
3 Fig. 166
In the luggage compartment: install
the net p
ar
tition behind the second row of
seats. The net partition can prevent objects in the
lug
g
ag

e compartment entering the vehicle
interior / the driver area.
First remove the net from its bag and unfold
it.
Fold out the net partition
Fold out the cross support rods ››› Fig. 165 1 for the net partition fully in the direction of
the arr
o
w u

ntil you hear a “click”.
Installing the net partition behind the sec-
ond row of seats
● Hook in the net partition on the left-hand
side roof
support ››› Fig. 166. To do this,
guide the rod from up to down. ●
Hook in the net p
artition on the rear right-
hand side roof support by pressing on the
rod.
● Secure the net partition hooks into the
strap
s in the front of the boot ››› Fig. 166 then
tighten the belts.
Installing the net partition behind the front
seats
● Hook in the net partition on the front left-
hand side r
oof support ››› Fig. 166. To do this,
guide the rod from up to down.
● Hook in the net partition on the rear right-
hand side r
oof support by pressing on the
rod.
● Secure the hooks of the net partition to the
attachment
rings in the left and right hand
side footwells on the second row of seats
then tighten the straps.
Removing the net partition
● Loosen the net partition straps.
● Release the net partition hooks from the
rings
››› Fig. 166.
● Unhook the net partition on the right-hand
side roof
support ››› Fig. 166 by pressing on
the rod.
● Unhook the net partition from the left-hand
side roof
support. »
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
Baggage net* Fig. 169
Hook the baggage net A and use it
a s
a b
ag B. Fig. 170
Release the baggage net If the seats in the third row are to be occu-
pied b
y
p

assengers then attachment ele-
ments should never be placed in the section
of the rails close to the seats ››› .
In s
t

alling the baggage net supports
● Fit the baggage net support into the guide
from the bac
k and press downwards.
● Move the baggage net support to the re-
quired pos
ition.
● Always ensure that the net support inserts
into the rai
l system ››› .
Hook in
g the b
aggage net into the support
Place the attachment rod on the baggage net
support ››› Fig. 169 1 and rotate 90° to the
l ef
t

2 . The red mark on the attachment rod
shou ld not
be visible ››› .Using the net for bag type baggage
●
Fit the baggage net supports to each one of
the up per r
ai

ls.
● Fit a movable baggage net attachment ele-
ment to e
ach one of the lower guides
››› page 161.
● Hook the baggage net into the supports.
● Hook the baggage net attachment strap un-
derneath into one of
the movable attachment
elements ››› Fig. 169 B.
● Join the baggage net supports to the upper
rail
s as much as possible by pushing them.
● Press the sides of the baggage net together
so that they
are held by the Velcro.
Using the baggage net to separate the lug-
gage compartment
● Fit the baggage net supports to each one of
the upper rai
ls.
● Fit the baggage net supports to each one of
the lower r
ails.
● Hook the baggage net into the supports.
To rel
ease the baggage net
● Rotate the attachment rod 90° to the right
›››
Fig. 170 1 until you can see the red mark
on the r od. P
u
ll the attachment rod upwards
2 .
● Only with 5 places: af
ter r
emoving, place
the baggage net safely in the front compart-
ment on the floor of the boot ››› page 166.
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