2007 Seat Altea seats

Seats and stowage133
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Folding the rear seat backrests down– Pull the loop on the side of the seat ⇒fig. 98 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 safety reasons, 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. 99 .
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. 98 Folding or
opening the front seat
backrestsA1
Fig. 99 Passenger side:
Stowage compartment
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134Centre arm rest at front with stowage area
There is a stowage area in the armrest.– To open the stowage area, lift the armrest up in the direction of
the arrow ⇒fig. 100 and then lift the cover.
– To access the CD loader* or the lower stowage area, pull on the armrest cover without pressing on the button.
– To close the stowage area, push the armrest down.
WARNING
Always keep the stowage area closed while the vehicle is in motion to
reduce the risk of injury from the armrest during a sudden braking
manoeuvre or in the event of an accident.
Note
The CD changer is located in this compartment.Stowage areas under the front seats
There is a stowage locker with a cover under each front seat.The drawer* ⇒fig. 101 is opened by pushing the button and putting the
cover back.
There are two open positions of 15 and 60 degrees depending on the pres-
sure applied to the cover. In the 60 degree position, the cover will collapse if
too much pressure is applied.
To close the drawer, press the cover until it locks into position.
Fig. 100 Front armrest
with stowage area
Fig. 101 Stowage area
under the front seats
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Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
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.
Folding table*
Folding tables are fitted to the rear of the front seat backrests.– To open the table, open it up in the direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 102 .
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. Risk of injury
during a sudden braking manoeuvre! The table must therefore be closed
and properly secured whilst the vehicle is in motion.
•
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.Caution
When driving, do not leave open containers in the cup holders. The drink
might be spilt on braking, for exam ple, and could damage the vehicle.
Fig. 102 Folding table on
left front seat
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136Stowage in the luggage compartment*
There is a variable stowage area* in the luggage compart-
ment floor.
– Lift the luggage compartment floor and fold it back all the way
⇒fig. 103.
– Fit the separator ⇒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 272.
Fig. 103 Foldable
luggage compartment
coverFig. 104 Luggage
compartment divider
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Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
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
compartment to attach the retaining net ⇒fig. 105.
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 272.
Other stowage areasOther stowage areas can be found:•
in the centre console,
•
in the door trims (front and rear),
•
in the side trims of the luggage compartment,
•
in the spare wheel recess in the luggage compartment (only on vehicles
with an optional anti-puncture kit*.
The clothes hooks are located on the rear roof handles.
WARNING
•
Do not store loose objects on the dashboard. These objects could be
flung through the passenger compartment when the vehicle is moving (e.g.
while accelerating, braking or cornering) and distract the driver. Risk of
accident.
•
Ensure that no objects can fall from the centre console or other stowage
areas into the driver foot well 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 hard, sharp or heavy objects in hanging
articles of clothing. During sudden br aking manoeuvres or accidents, espe-
cially those involving airbag deployment, these objects could injure the
vehicle occupants.
Fig. 105 Retaining net
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138Drinks holders at the frontIn the centre console, in front of the gear lever, there are two drink holders
⇒ fig. 106 .
WARNING
•
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.
•
Never use rigid materials (for example, glass or ceramic), these could
cause injury in the case of an accident.
Rear drink holder* / Armrest*
Fig. 106 Front drink
holder
Fig. 107 Opening the
rear drink holdersFig. 108 Rear
armrest/drink holder
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Seats and stowage139
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Opening and closing the armrest* / drink holder*
– To open, pull the loop in the direction of the arrow ⇒page 138,
fig. 107 .
– To close, lift the Drink holder* / armrest* in the direction of the
arrow ⇒page 138, 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 137.Multi-purpose* mobile stowage compartment - Fitting and removal
This stowage compartment may only be placed in the central
area of the rear seat
Fitting mobile stowage compartment
– Fold down the small section of the rear seat back rest, in order to
access the large section of the back rest.
– Fit the mobile stowage compartment mounting plate ⇒fig. 110 from the inside of the vehicle, through the rear
section of the seat. It should be fitted between the back rest and
the seat, in the central seat area.
– Push the plate until it clips the cushion frame. The rings of the mobile stowage compartment mounting plate appear at the front
of the seat.
– If it is difficult to make the plate clip, tilt the rear back rest of the large section forwards slightly and then lean the back rest back-
wards to make the fitting of the mobile stowage compartment
onto the mounting plate easier.
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A2
Fig. 109 Mobile stowage
compartment Installation
Fig. 110 Mobile stowage
compartment mounting
plate
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140
– Place the mobile stowage compartment onto the foam of the central seat.
– Set both mounting pieces together ⇒page 139, fig. 109 ,
with both mounting rings ⇒page 139, fig. 110 and press
hard until both the clips completely connect with the rings.
Removing mobile stowage compartment
– Pull each of the buttons ⇒page 139, fig. 109 on the clips
(red buttons) forwards, until they snap out of place.
– Fold the larger seat down and remove the mobile stowage compartment mounting plate.
Multi-purpose* mobile stowage compartment - General information
This stowage compartment may only be placed in the central
area of the rear seat
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Fig. 111 Mobile stowage
compartment OpeningFig. 112 Mobile stowage
compartment Uses
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