Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual page 237

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Vehicle keys Fig. 236
Ignition is switched on. Pre-heating of diesel
2
engine. The steering lock can be unlocked.
Switch on the engine. Release the key when the
engine has started. When it is released, the key
3
returns to position .
2
a)
Depending upon country.
Key not authorised for the vehicle
If a key which is not authorised for this vehicle
is inserted in the ignition lock, it can be re-
moved as follows:
Automatic transmission: the key cannot be
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removed from the ignition lock. Press and re-
lease the selector lever locking button. Key
can be removed from the vehicle.
Manual transmission: Remove the key from
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the ignition.
WARNING
Unsuitable or careless use of the vehicle
key could result in serious injury.
Always take all the keys with you when-
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ever you leave the vehicle. If not, the en-
gine could accidentally be started and
electrical equipment such as the windows
could accidentally be operated which may
result in serious injury.
Never leave children or disabled people
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alone in the car. Passengers could be trap-
ped in the car in an emergency and not be
Start and driving
able to get themselves to safety. For exam-
ple, depending on the time of the year,
temperatures 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 chil-
dren.
Never remove the key from the ignition if
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the vehicle is in motion. The steering may
lock and it will not be possible to turn the
steering wheel.
Note
If the key is left in the ignition lock with
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the engine off for long periods, the vehicle
battery will run flat.
For automatic gearbox vehicles, the key
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can only be removed from the ignition lock
if the gear selector lever is in position P. If
applicable, press and release the locking
button of the selection lever.
Starter button
In the centre console: start-up push
Fig. 237
button for the Keyless Access lock and start-up
system. The layout in right-hand drive vehicles
is symmetrical.
Emergency ignition in vehicles with
Fig. 238
Keyless Access.
The start-up button may only be used if there
is a valid key in the vehicle.
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