2007 Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual

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Stowage compartment in the luggage compartmentOn the right there is a stowage compartment which can be used to store the
hazard warning triangles for example.
To o p e n, pull cover in the direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 103 .
To c l o s e , push cover in the di rection of the arrow ⇒fig. 103 .
Other stowage areasFurther stowage facilities can be found in the front passenger door ⇒fig. 105
as well as in the roof ⇒fig. 104 in vehicles with a curtain airbag
31).
Fig. 103 Stowage
compartment in the
luggage compartment
A1A2
Fig. 104 Stowage area in
the roofFig. 105 Stowage are in
the driver door
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136Coat hooks are located in the roof. They are integrated in the grab handles in
the passenger compartment.
Location of CD changer
31)
The CD changer, which can be factory fitted, is located either in the dash
panel or in the right-hand stowage compartment in the luggage compart-
ment.
WARNING
•
Ensure that no objects can fall fr om the dash panel or other stowage
areas into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. In the event of a
sudden braking manoeuvre, you will not be able to use the brake, clutch or
accelerator. Risk of accident.
•
Clothing hung on the coat hooks must not restrict the driver's view.
Risk of accident. The coat hooks are intended only for use with light arti-
cles of clothing. Do not leave any ha rd, sharp or heavy objects in hanging
articles of clothing. During sudden braking manoeuvres or accidents, espe-
cially those involving airbag deployment, these objects could injure the
vehicle occupants.
Cup holders
In the centre console: there are two cup holdersOpening cup holder
– Press the symbol on the cup holder briefly. The spring mecha- nism will release the holder.
Closing the cup holder
– Push the cup holder up in the direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 106
until it engages.
WARNING
Improper use of the cup holders can cause injury.•
For reasons of safety, the cup holders should be used only for standard
drinks cans and bottles with a maximum capacity of 0.5 litres.
31)Optional equipment
Fig. 106 Cup holder in
the centre console
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Never place hot drinks in the drink holders. During normal or sudden
driving manoeuvres, sudden braking or an accident, the hot drink could be
spilled. Danger of scalding.
•
Ensure, when driving, that no can or other object is dropped in the
driver footwell, as it could get under the pedals and obstruct their working.
In the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre, you will not be able
to operate the brake, clutch or accelerator pedal. Risk of accident!
•
Never leave closed drinks cans in direct sunlight for any length of time.
If the inside temperature is high they could explode.Caution
When driving, do not leave open cans in the cup holders. The drink might be
spilt on braking, for example, and could damage the vehicle.
Note
There is no left-hand cup holder on vehicles fitted with a hands-free tele-
phone system
32)
Folding table
Folding tables are fitted to the rear of the front seat backrests.Folding out the folding table
– Fold the table up in the direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 107 until it
engages.
Folding the table back
– Push the table down in the opposite direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 107 until it engages.
32)Optional equipmentWARNING (continued)
Fig. 107 Folding table on
right-hand front seat
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138
WARNING
The folding tables may not be folded down whilst the vehicle is in motion
and anyone is seated on the second row of seats. There is a risk on injury
during a sudden braking manoeuvre! The table must therefore be closed
and properly secured whilst the vehicle is in motion.Clothes hangersRemoving the clothes hanger
– Remove the head restraint ⇒page 123.
– Pull the clothes hanger
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off the rods of the head restraint
⇒ fig. 108.
WARNING
•
The hanger must never be attached to the head restraint of a seat used
by children, as the head restraint does not engage completely and will
come off in the event of an accident.
•
A hanger may only be fitted on a he ad restraint when no-one is seated
in the seat behind. In the event of an accident, it could cause injury.Caution
The clothes hangers should only be secured on the driver and front
passenger seats and not on the seats in the passenger compartment. The
side trim will otherwise be damaged when folding the seats backwards and
forwards.Net bag for small objects
33)Optional equipment
Fig. 108 Clothes hangers
on the front seat
Fig. 109 Net bag on seats
in second row
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The seats in the second row are fitted with a net bag ⇒
page 138, fig. 109 for
the stowage of small objects.
The bag will hold a newspaper, can or standard bottle of up to a maximum of
0.5 litres ⇒ .
WARNING
•
Ensure, when driving, that no can or other object is dropped in the
driver footwell, as it could get under the pedals and obstruct their working.
In the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre, you will not be able
to operate the brake, clutch or accelerator pedal. Risk of accident!
Ashtrays, cigarette lighter and electrical
socketsFront ashtray
Opening and closing the ashtray
– To open move the ashtray cover ⇒fig. 110 forwards (arrow),
until it engages.
– To close, push the cover down as far as it will go.
Emptying the ashtray
– To remove the ashtray insert, pull it to the front until it engages.
– Take out the ashtray.No-smoking versions of the vehicle have a stowage compartment in place of
the ashtray.
WARNING
•
Never put paper in the ashtray. Hot ash could ignite the paper in the
ashtray.
Fig. 110 Front ashtray
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140Rear ashtraysEmptying the rear door ashtrays
– Open the ashtray and remove the interior of the ashtray.
WARNING
•
Never put paper in the ashtray. Hot ash could ignite the paper in the
ashtray.
Cigarette lighter–Open the ashtray ⇒page 139, fig. 110 .
– Press the lighter button ⇒fig. 112 inwards ⇒.
– Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly.
– Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the cigarette on the glowing coil.No-smoking versions of the vehicle are fitted with a 12 volt socket in place of
the lighter ⇒page 141.
WARNING
•
Improper use of the cigarette lighter can lead to serious injuries or start
a fire.
Fig. 111 Rear ashtray
Fig. 112 Cigarette lighter
in the ashtray
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•
Take care when using the cigarette lighter. Carelessness or negligence
when using the cigarette lighter can cause burns, risk of injury.
•
The cigarette lighter also works when the ignition is off and when the
ignition key is removed. To avoid the ri sk of fire, never leave children unsu-
pervised in the vehicle.
Sockets
Electrical equipment can be connected to any of the 12 volt
sockets.
Socket in the centre console
The 12 Volt socket in the stowage area or the 12 Volt socket of the cigarette
lighter
34) can be used for further electrical consumers with a power rating of
up to 120 Watt.
Socket, luggage compartment
34)
Electrical equipment can be connected to the 12-volt socket in the luggage
compartment ⇒fig. 113 The appliances connected to each socket must not
exceed a power rating of 120 Watt.
The socket is supplied with electricity from the additional battery on vehicles
equipped with an additional battery
34).
WARNING
The electrical sockets and any appliances connected to them are also func-
tional with the ignition switched off and the key removed. Improper use of
the sockets or electrical accessories can lead to serious injuries or cause a
fire. To avoid the risk of injury, never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
Note
•
Using electrical appliances with the engine switched off will drain the
battery.
•
Before using any electrical accessories, see the instructions on
⇒ page 202.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 113 Socket, luggage
compartment
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142Hazard warning triangles and first aid kitWarning triangleThe hazard warning triangle may be fitted in the bracket behind the right trim
of the luggage compartment.
Note
The warning triangle is not part of the vehicle's standard equipment.First-aid kitIn the bracket located behind the right hand trim in the luggage compartment
there is space for a standard first aid kit and the hazard warning triangle.
For reasons of space, in vehicles fitted with a removable tow bar
35) the
bracket only holds a smaller first ai d kit and the hazard warning triangle.
Note
•
In some vehicles the first aid kit bracket is behind the left hand trim in the
luggage compartment.
•
The first aid kit is not issued as a standard feature with the vehicle.
•
The first aid kit must comply with legal requirements.
•
Observe the expiry date of the contents of the first aid kit. You should
purchase a new first-aid kit as soon as possible after the shelf-life date of the
first-aid kit has expired.
•
Before buying accessories and replac ement parts, refer to the note
“Accessories, modifications and renewal of parts”.
Luggage compartmentLoading the luggage compartment
All luggage and other loose objects must be safely secured in
the luggage compartment.Please observe the following points to ensure the vehicle handles
well at all times:
– If necessary, remove the seats to increase the load area.
– Distribute the load as evenly as possible in the luggage compart- ment.
– Place and stow heavy objects directly on the floor of the vehicle. If possible they should be positioned above or in front of the rear
axle.
– Drive particularly carefully if you are transporting heavy objects ⇒page 144.
– Use suitable straps to secure heavy objects to the fitted fastening rings ⇒page 143.
– If objects protrude over the end of the vehicle, you must draw the attention of other road users to this. Observe legal requirements
when doing so.When driving with the tailgate open, please observe the instructions on
⇒page 98.
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