Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual page 178

176 Driving
Ignition lock
Car keys fig. 126
No key in the ignition lock: The steering lock may be activated.
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Ignition off, all electrical components disconnected. Key can be
0
removed from the vehicle.
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Ignition is switched on. Pre-heating of diesel engine. The steering
1
lock can be unlocked.
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Switch on the engine. Release the key when the engine has started.
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When it is released, the key returns to position
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 removed as follows:
Automatic gearbox: the key cannot be removed from the ignition lock.
Press and release the selector lever locking button. Key can be removed from
the vehicle.
Manual gearbox: Remove the key from the ignition.
WARNING
Unsuitable or careless use of the vehicle key could result in serious injury.
Always take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle. The
engine could accidentally be started and electrical equipment such as the
windows could accidentally be operated resulting in serious injury.
Never leave children or disabled people alone in the car. They could be
trapped in the car in an emergency and will not be able to get themselves
to safety. For example, depending on the time of the year, temperatures
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.
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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.
Never remove the key from the ignition if 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 the engine off for long periods,
the vehicle battery will run flat.
Fig. 126 Vehicle key positions