2008 Seat Exeo Owner's manual

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Te c h n i c a l D a t a
adjustment. Use of the button is
recommended to disable the memory
system when the vehicle is being driven temporarily by a different driver
whose settings do not need to be stored in the memory.
Note
You can also use the remote control to call up the stored settings
⇒ page 136.Storing settingsThe button must be in its down position (pressed in) before
you can store the desired settings.
– Adjust the driver's seat as required ⇒page 132.
– Adjust both exterior mirrors ⇒page 128.
– Press and hold the button. At the same time, press one of
the memory buttons fo r at least a second.
– Release both buttons. The setting is now stored on the selected memory button.Any new setting selected automatically cancels the existing setting stored on
the memory button. It is best to begi n with memory button No. 1 for the first
driver and then assign the other memory buttons to each subsequent driver.
The seat and mirror positions are stored when the car is locked with the
remote control and are assigned to th e remote control key. The exterior
mirrors adjust automatically to the previous position when you unlock the
car; the driver's seat adjusts automatically when you open the driver's door. However, this does not delete the settings stored in memory buttons 1 to 4.
These settings can be enabled at any time.
Enabling settings
Stored settings can be recalled using either the memory
buttons or the remote control (remote control key).Using the memory buttons
– If the driver's door is open, press the desired memory button
briefly.
– If the driver's door is closed, press and hold down the appro- priate memory button until the seat and exterior mirrors reach
their programmed positions.
Using the remote control
– Unlock the vehicle using the remote control and open the driver's door within the next ten minutes.The seat adjustment will have to be called up using the memory buttons if the
driver's door is not opened within 10 minutes after unlocking the vehicle with
the remote control.
WARNING
•
For safety reasons, the seat must only be adjusted when the vehicle is
at a standstill. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
•
In an emergency, the memory function can be stopped at any time by
pressing the STOP button or by briefly pressing any of the memory
buttons.
STOP
STOP
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136Assigning remote control keys
The key must be assigned to a memory button so that the
p o s i t i o ns st o red i n t h e m e m o r y ca n al s o b e recall ed u s i ng t h e
remote control key.Assigning the remote control key to a memory button
– Using the memory button, recall the settings that are to be
programmed onto the key.
– Keeping the memory button pressed down, press the unlock button on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
– Wait for about 2 seconds before releasing the memory button.
Deleting assignment of the remote control key to the memory
button
– Press and hold the button and press the unlock button on the remote control key within 10 seconds.
– Wait for about 2 seconds befo re releasing the button.The previous settings are automatically cancelled when the keys are re-
assigned to different memory buttons.
Head restraintsFront head restraints
In combination with properly worn seat belts, the head
restraints offer effective protection, provided they are prop-
erly adjusted to suit the height of the occupant.Raising the head restraint
– Take hold of the sides of the head restraint with both hands.
–Pull up the head restraint.
Lowering the head restraint
– Press button and lower the head restraint.
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MEMO
Fig. 110 Front seats:
Head restraints
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Removing the head restraints
– Pull up the head restraint as far as it will go.
– Press button and pull out the head restraint.
Fitting the head restraint
– Insert the head restraint in its guides until it clicks into place.
Press button and lower the head restraint.The height of the head restraints is ad justable. They should be set to suit the
height of the occupant. In combination with the seat belts, the head
restraints offer effective protection, provided they are properly adjusted.
For best protection, the top of the head restraint should be at least at eye level
or higher.Head restraints of the side rear seats
Raising the head restraint
– Take hold of the sides of the head restraint with both hands.
– Pull up the head restraint as far as it will go.
Lowering the head restraint
– Press button ⇒ fig. 111 and lower the head restraint.
Removing the head restraint
– Pull up the head restraint as far as it will go.
– Press button ⇒ fig. 111 and pull out the head restraint.
Fitting the head restraint
– Insert the head restraint in its guides until it clicks into place. Press button and lower the head restraint.When the rear seats are not occupied, the head restraints should be moved
to the lowest position so that they do not obstruct the driver's field of
vision.
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Fig. 111 Outer rear seats:
Head restraints
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138Central head restraint of the rear seatRaising the head restraint
– Take hold of the sides of the head restraint with both hands.
– Pull up the head restraint as far as it will go.
Lowering the head restraint
– Press button ⇒fig. 112 and lower the head restraint.
Removing the head restraint
– Pull up the head restraint as far as it will go.
– Press button ⇒fig. 112 and pull out the head restraint.
Fitting the head restraint
– Insert the head restraint in its guides until it clicks into place. Press button and lower the head restraint.
When the rear seats are not occupied the head restraints should be moved to
the lowest position so that they do not obstruct the driver's field of vision.ArmrestsThe armrest can be adjusted to several positions and incorpo-
rates a storage compartment.Adjusting the armrest
– To adjust the position of the armr est, fold the armrest all the way
down.
– Then lift the armrest gradually until it engages in the desired
position.
Opening the storage compartment
– Press the release lever ⇒fig. 113 .
Fig. 112 Centre rear seat:
Head restraints
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Fig. 113 Armrest
between the driver's seat
and front passenger's
seat
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Please note that the armrest can restrict the driver's movements when it is
lowered. The armrest should therefore be raised when driving in city traffic.
Luggage compartmentLoading the luggage compartment
Loads in the luggage compartment should be safely secured.To maintain safe handling on the road, please observe the following
points:
– Distribute the load evenly.
– Position heavy items as far forward as possible ⇒
fig. 114.– Secure the load with the stretch net* or with non-elastic straps
secured to the fastening rings ⇒page 140.
WARNING
•
Unsecured objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly shift and
cause changes in the ha ndling of the vehicle.
•
In an accident or a sudden manoeuvre, loose objects in the passenger
compartment can be flung forward and might injure vehicle occupants.
•
Always keep all objects in the luggage compartment and use appro-
priate grips to secure them, particularly in the case of heavy objects.
•
When you transport heavy objects, always bear in mind that a change
of the centre of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle handling.
•
Please refer to the notes in ⇒page 7.Note
The tyre pressure must be adjusted according to the load. Consult the label
containing the pressure values inside the fuel tank flap where required
⇒ page 208, fig. 160 .
Fig. 114 Position heavy
items as far forward as
possible.
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140Fastening rings
There are four fastening rings in the luggage compartment,
which can be used to secure loads.– Use the fastening rings to secure the load ⇒fig. 115 -arrows- .
– Please refer to the safety notes ⇒page 139.
Stretch/retaining net*
The stretch/retaining net can be used to secure and retain
light objects in the luggage compartment.
Fig. 115 Location of
fastening rings in luggage
compartment
Fig. 116 Stretch net laid
outFig. 117 Stretch net
attached in position as
retaining net
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Stretch net
– Secure the stretch net in the four fastening rings ⇒page 140,
fig. 116.
Retaining net
– Secure the hooks of the retaining net to the fastening rings at the bottom of the luggage compartment panel ⇒page 140,
fig. 117.
– Take hold of the handles and pull down the retaining hooks ⇒page 140, fig. 117 at the top of the luggage compartment.
Pull up the net and attach the loops onto the retaining hooks.You can also use the hooks to secure light items of luggage, such as shop-
ping bags and handbags, etc.
The hooks will fold up again by themselves when not in use.
WARNING
The retaining net should only be used to hold objects weighing up to 5 kg.
Heavier objects cannot be safely secured (injury risk).
Extending the luggage compartment
The two sections of the backrest can be folded forwards either
together or separately to increase the capacity of the luggage
compartment.
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Fig. 118 Backrest release
leverFig. 119 Locking the
backrest
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Folding the backrest forwards
– Press the release lever ⇒ page 141, fig. 118 in the direction
indicated (arrow).
– Fold down the backrest.
Returning the backrest to its upright position
– Push the backrest up until it engages securely ⇒. The red
marking on the tab should no longer be visible when the
backrest is properly secured.
Locking the backrest
– Turn the key clockwise in the lock on the backrest release lever.
Unlocking the backrest
– Turn the key anti-clockwise in the lock on the backrest release lever ⇒page 141, fig. 119 .When the backrest is properly engage d in its upright position, the release
lever can be locked and unlocked with the key. This prevents unauthorised
access to the luggage compartment from inside the vehicle.
WARNING
•
Make sure that the rear backrest is securely locked in position so that
the seat belt can provide proper protection on the centre rear seat.
•
The rear backrest must always be securely latched so that objects
stored in the luggage compartment will not fly forward during sudden
braking.
Caution
When returning the backrest to an upright position, make sure that the seat
belts for the outer rear seats are in their guides, so that they cannot be caught
up and damaged in the catches for the backrest.Storage shelf
The storage shelf behind the rear backrest should only be
used to store light items of clothing.
WARNING
Do not store any heavy or hard objects on the storage shelf. These could
cause injury if the brakes are applied suddenly.
Caution
Please note that hard objects could chafe against the wires of the heating
element in the rear window and cause damage.
Note
Make sure that the slots between the rear window and the storage shelf are
kept clear to ensure unimpaired ventilation.
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