Anti-Theft Alarm System; How To Turn Off The Alarm; “Safe” Status - Seat Ateca 2020 Owner's Manual

When the "Safe" security system is disa-
bled, the following needs to be taken into
account:
The vehicle can be unlocked and opened
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from the inside using an door handle.
The anti-theft alarm is activated.
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The vehicle interior monitoring system and
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the anti-tow system are disabled.
"Safe" status
The flashing frequency of the diode in the
door sill immediately confirms the process.
Initially, the diode flashes in a fast sequence
for a brief period, then it stops for approxi-
mately 30 seconds and, lastly continues
flashing slowly.
WARNING
Do not leave anyone (especially children)
in the vehicle if it is locked from the outside
and the "Safe" security system* is activa-
ted, as the doors and windows cannot then
be opened from the inside. Locked doors
could delay assistance in an emergency.

Anti-theft alarm system*

Description
The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to
break into the vehicle or steal it. The system
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Operation
will initiate acoustic and optical warning sig-
nals when your vehicle is tried to be forced.
The anti-theft alarm is automatically turned
on when the vehicle is locked with the key.
The system is immediately activated and the
turn signal light located on the driver door will
flash along with the turn signals, indicating
that the alarm and the locking security sys-
tem (double lock) have been turned on.
If any of the doors or the bonnet are open,
they will not be included in the protection
zones of the vehicle when the alarm is con-
nected. If the door or the bonnet are subse-
quently closed, they will be automatically in-
cluded in the protection areas of the vehicle
and the turn signals will flash accordingly
when the doors close.
The turn signal light will flash twice on
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opening and deactivating the alarm.
The turn signal light will flash once on clos-
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ing and activating the alarm.
When does the system trigger an alarm?
The anti-theft alarm siren will be triggered for
about 30 seconds alongside a sound and
optical (flashing) warning signals and will be
repeated about ten times when the vehicle is
locked and the following unauthorised ac-
tions are attempted:
Opening a door that is mechanically un-
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locked using the vehicle key without switching
on the ignition in the next 15 seconds (in cer-
tain markets, such as the Netherlands, there is
no 15 second waiting time and the alarm is
activated immediately on opening the door).
A door is opened.
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Opening the bonnet.
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The rear lid is opened.
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When the ignition is switched on with a non-
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authorised key.
Undue manipulation of the alarm.
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Switching off the 12 volt battery.
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Movement inside the vehicle (in vehicles
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with interior monitoring page
When the vehicle is towed (in vehicles with
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›››
anti-tow system page 107).
When the vehicle is raised (in vehicles with
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›››
anti-tow system page 107).
When the vehicle is transported on a ferry
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or by rail (vehicles with an anti-tow system or
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vehicle interior monitoring page
When a trailer connected to the anti-theft
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alarm system is disconnected.

How to turn OFF the alarm

Unlock the vehicle with the unlock button
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of the key.
OR: turn the ignition on with a valid key.
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