2006 Seat Altea ECU

Unlocking and locking
102
Note•
If, after the alarm goes off, access is gained to a second secured zone
(e.g. the tailgate is opened after a door has been opened), the warning signal
is triggered again.
•
Vehicle monitoring remains active even if the battery is disconnected or
not working for any reason.
•
The alarm is triggered immediately if one of the battery cables is discon-
nected while the alarm system is active.
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Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
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Volumetric sensor*
Monitoring or control function incorporated in the anti-theft
alarm*, that detects unauthorized entry into the vehicle using
ultrasound.The system consists of 3 sensors, 2 emitters and a receptor.
Activation
– It is automatically turned on with the anti-theft alarm, when the
vehicle is locked mechanically with the key and when the button on the remote control is used.
Deactivation
– Press the button on the remote control twice. Only the volu- metric sensor is deactivated. The alarm system remains acti-
vated.
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WARNING
•
The “safe” security system remains deactivated if the volumetric
sensor is deactivated.
•
For those vehicles in which a separate sunblind is fitted in the
passenger compartment, the alarm will not function correctly due to inter-
ference with the sensor.Note
•
If the alarm has been triggered by the volumetric sensor, this will be indi-
cated by a flashing of the indicator on the driver's door. This flashing will be
different to that for an activated alarm.

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Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
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Removing or adjusting head restraints
The head restraints can be adju sted by moving them up and
down.Adjusting height (front seats)
– Press the button on the side and pull upwards to the desired
position.
– To lower the head restraint, press the button and push head restraint downwards.
– Make sure that it engages securely into position.
Adjusting height (rear seats)
– Press the button on the side and pull upwards to the desired
position. – To lower the head restraint, press the button and push head
restraint downwards.
– Make sure that the head restraint engages securely in one of its positions ⇒ page 14.
Ang l

e adjustment (front seats)
– Press the head restraint forward or back to the required position.
Removing the head restraint
– Push the head restraint up as far as it will go.
– Press the button ⇒fig. 93 (arrow).
– Pull head restraint out of fitting without releasing the button.
Fitting the head restraint
– Insert the head restraint into the guides on the rear backrest.
– Push head restraint down.
– Adjust the head restraint to suit body size ⇒page 14 and
⇒ page 13.WARNING
•
Never drive if the head restraints have been removed. Risk of injury.
•
Never drive if the head restraints are in an unsuitable position, there is
a risk of serious injury.
•
After refitting the head restraint, you must always adjust it properly for
height to achieve optimal protection.
•
Please observe the safety warnings ⇒page 128, “Correct adjustment
of head restraints”.
Fig. 93 Adjusting and
removing the head
restraints
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Seats and stowage
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The seats may be moved forwards independently. The movement
can be 1/3 or 2/3 of the seat. There are various possible positions.
Adjusting reach
– In the seated position, unlock the lever in the direction of the arrow ⇒page 131, fig. 96 .
– Move the seat cushion forwards to the desired position.
Backrest angle adjustment
– Hold the backrest at the top. Pull the loop on the side of the seat
⇒ page 131, fig. 97 in the direction of the arrow and hold the
loop in this position. Push the backrest to the required position
and release the loop.
WARNING
•
Adjust the seat only when the vehicle is stationary. Otherwise your seat
could move unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving. This could increase
the risk of an accident and therefore injury.
•
Do not push the seatbacks down until the seat is moved, this is to avoid
damage to the centre console.
•
Ensure that the seat, once mo ved, is fixed in position.Note
•
In order to maintain the maximum luggage compartment space, put the
seatbacks in position normal, without moving.
•
In order to maintain the maximum space without putting the seatbacks
down, move the seats forward to the desired position.
Folding the seat backrests down – Pull the loop on the s ide of the seat ⇒ fig. 98 . In this position the back rest is locked. This is the reason why the loop located
on the side of the seat must be pulled in the direction of the arrow to open the
backrest.
WARNING
•
You should check that the backrest has engaged properly in position
after the loop is released.
•
The locking system loops on the seats may not, for reasons of safety, be
used to secure any items.
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Fig. 98 Folding or
opening the rear seat
backrestsA1
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Folding the rear seat backrests down– Pull the loop on the side of the seat ⇒fig. 99 in the direction
of the arrow and lift the seat backrest into position.
WARNING
•
You should check that the backrest has engaged properly in position
after the loop is released.
•
The locking system loops on the seats may not, for reasons of safety, be
used to secure any items.
•
After locking the seat backrest into position ensure that the seat belts
protrude from the seat.
Stowage compartmentsStowage compartment on the front passenger sideThe compartment can be opened by pulling the lever ⇒fig. 100 .
WARNING
Always keep the stowage compartment cover closed while the vehicle is in
motion to reduce the risk of injury during a sudden braking manoeuvre or
in the event of an accident.
Fig. 99 Folding or
opening the front seat
backrestsA1
Fig. 100 Passenger side:
Stowage compartment
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WARNING
•
The drawers will hold a maximum weight of 1.5 kg.
•
Do not drive with the drawer cover open. There is an injury risk for
passengers if the cargo is released in case of sudden braking or an
accident.
Umbrella holder belt*This is located on the front seat on the driver's side and also in the rear seat
centre, at foot level.
WARNING
•
The load for the umbrella holder should not exceed 500 grams.
•
It must be correctly secured using the velcro belts. Risk of an accident!
•
The handle of the umbrella should be inserted into the holder, if not it
may hurt vehicle passengers.
Stowage in the luggage compartment*
There is a variable stowage area* in the luggage compart-
ment floor.
Fig. 103 Foldable
luggage compartment
coverFig. 104 Luggage
compartment divider
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Seats and stowage
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– Lift the luggage compartment floor and fold it back all the way ⇒ pag e 13
5, fig. 103.
–Fit the separator ⇒ page 135, fig. 104, into the side grooves
depending on the size of the objects to be transported. The
onboard tool kit and the spare wheel are located underneath the
luggage compartment.
Note
•
The folding table is designed for a maximum load of 50 kg. For heavier
loads fold up the table and remove.
•
Do not exceed the maximum authorised weight for the
vehicle ⇒page 262.
Luggage compartment retaining net
There is a retaining net in the luggage compartment for
securing objects.– Use the fastening rings located on the side of the luggage
compar tment to attac h
the retaining net ⇒
fig. 10
5.
Note
•
The folding table is designed for a maximum load of 50 kg. For heavier
loads fold up the table and remove.
•
Do not exceed the maximum authorised weight for the
vehicle ⇒page 262.
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Fig. 105 Retaining net
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Seats and stowage
138Rear drink holder*/ Armrest*Opening and closing the armrest*/ drink holder*
– To open, pull the loop in the direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 107 . – To close, lift the Drink holder*/ armrest* in the direction of the
arrow ⇒ fig. 108 .
WARNING
Ensure that the load in the luggage compartment is correctly secured with
the retainer net when travelling with the armrest down ⇒page 136.
Fig. 107 Opening the
rear drink holdersFig. 108 Rear
armrest/drink holder
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