2008 Seat Exeo seat adjustment

Seat belts25
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
WARNING
•
An incorrectly worn seat belt web can cause severe injuries in the event
of an accident.
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For pregnant women, the lap part of the seat belt must lie as low as
possible over the pelvis, never across the stomach, and always lie flat so
that no pressure is exerted on the abdomen.
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Read and observe the warnings ⇒page 21.
Seat belt release
The seat belt must not be unfastened until the vehicle has
come to a standstill.– Press the red button on the belt buckle ⇒fig. 15. The latch plate
is released and springs out ⇒ . – Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up easily and the trim
is not damaged
WARNING
Never unbuckle a seat belt while the vehicle is in motion. If you do, you
increase the risk of sustaining severe or fatal injuries.Seat belt height adjustment
Seat belt height adjusters can be used to adjust the height of
the shoulder area of the seat belt.The belt height adjuster can be lowered by keeping the button
pressed down at the same time.
– Press button ⇒fig. 16 to adjust the belt height.
Fig. 15 Removing latch
plate from buckle
Fig. 16 Belt height
adjustment - top guide
fitting
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Airbag system
42Function of curtain airbags
Fully inflated airbags reduce the ri sk of head or chest injury in
a side collision.During some side collisions the curtain airbag is tri ggered on the impact side
of the vehicle ⇒fig. 26 .
In certain types of accident the front, side and curtain airbags may be trig-
gered together.
When the system is triggered, the airbag is filled with propellant gas. In the
process, the curtain bag covers the side windows and door pillars.
In order to provide the desired extra protection in an accident, the airbags
have to deploy extremely rapidly (within thousandth of a second). A fine dust
may develop when the airbag deploys. This is normal and it is not an indica-
tion of fire in the vehicle.
The fully deployed airbags cushion the movement of the front occupants and
help to reduce the risk of injury to the upper body. The special design of the airbag allows the controlled escape of the propel-
lant gas when an occupant puts pressure on the bag. Thus, the head and
chest are surrounded and protected by the airbag.
Safety notes on the operation of the curtain airbag system
If you use airbags correctly, they can considerably reduce the
risk of injury in many kinds of accident.
WARNING
•
In order for the side airbags to provide their maximum protection, the
prescribed sitting position must alwa ys be maintained with seat belts
fastened while travelling.
•
For safety reasons, the head air bag must be disconnected in those
vehicles fitted with a passenger compartment separation screen. See an
Authorised Service Centre to make this adjustment.
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There must be no other persons, animals or objects between the occu-
pants of the outer seats and the depl oyment space of the curtain airbags
so that the curtain airbag can deploy without restriction and provide the
greatest possible protection. Therefor e, sun blinds which have not been
expressly approved for use in your vehicle may not be attached to the side
windows ⇒page 206, “Accessories, parts replacement and modifica-
tions”.
•
The built-in coat hooks should be us ed only for lightweight clothing. Do
not leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets. Please, do not
hang the clothes on coat hangers.
•
The airbags provide protection for just one accident; replace them once
they have deployed.
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Any work on the curtain airbag system or removal and installation of
the airbag components for other repairs (such as removal of the roof lining)
Fig. 26 Deployed curtain
airbags
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Child safety47
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
“Deactivating airbags*”. If the passe
nger seat has a height adjustment
option, move it to the highest position.
•
For those vehicles that do not include a key lock switch to turn the
airbag off, an Authorised Service Centre must be consulted.
•
All passengers, especially children, must assume the proper sitting
position and be properly belted in while travelling.
•
Never hold children or babies on your lap, this can result in potentially
fatal injuries to the child!
•
Never allow a child to be transported in a vehicle without being properly
secured, or to stand up or kneel on a seat while travelling. In an accident,
the child could be flung through the vehicle, causing possibly fatal injuries
to themselves and to the other passengers.
•
If children assume an improper sitting position when the car is moving,
they expose themselves to greater ri sk of injury in the event of sudden
braking manoeuvre or in an accident. This is particularly important if the
child is travelling on the front passenger seat and the airbag system is trig-
gered in an accident; as this could cause serious injury or even death.
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A suitable child seat can protect your child!
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Never leave an unsupervised child alone on a child seat or in the
vehicle.
•
Depending on weather conditions, it may become extremely hot or cold
inside the vehicle. This can be fatal.
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Children who are less than 1.5 metres tall must not wear a normal seat
belt without a child restraint system, as this could cause injuries to the
abdominal and neck areas during a sudden braking manoeuvre or in an
accident.
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Do not allow the belt webbing to become twisted or jammed, or to rub
on any sharp edges.
•
Incorrectly worn seat belts can cause injuries even in a minor collision
or in sudden braking manoeuvres.
•
The seat belt provides maximum protection only when the belt web is
properly positioned ⇒page 22, “Seat belts”.
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Only one child may occupy a child seat ⇒page 48, “Child seats”.
WARNING (continued)
WARNING (continued)
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Child safety51
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Securing child seatsWays to secure a child seat
A child seat can be secured differently on th e rear seat and on the front passenger seat.You can secure a child seat to the rear seat or front passenger seat in the
following ways:•
Child seats in groups 0 to 3 can be secured with a seat belt.
•
Seats for children aged 0, 0+ and 1 with the “ISOFIX” system can be
secured without fastening seat belts, using the “ISOFIX” and/or Top Tether
securing rings ⇒page 52.
U: Suitable for universal approved rest raining systems for use in this age
category (universal retention systems are those fitted using the adult
seat belt).
*: Move the passenger seat as far to rear as possible, as high as possible and always deactivate the airbag.
L: Suitable for retention system s using the “ISOFIX” anchors.
WARNING
•
When travelling, children must be secured in the vehicle with a
restraint system suitable for age, weight and size.
•
Never install a child seat facing backwards (or rear-facing) on the front
passenger seat unless the front passenger airbag has been disabled. This
could cause fatal injuries to the child! However, if it is necessary, in excep- tional cases, to transport a child in the front passenger seat, the front
passenger airbag must always be disabled
⇒page 44, “Deactivating
airbags*” and move the seat to its h ighest position, in case it has this
adjustment.
•
Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the use
of child seats ⇒ in “Safety notes on using child seats” on page 46.
Category
Weight Seat locations
Front passenger Rear outerRear centre
Group 0 <10 kgU*U/L U
Group 0+ <13 kgU*U/L U
Group 1 9-18 kgU*U/L U
Group 2 / 3 15-36 kgU*UUWARNING (continued)
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Child safety
54Fitting the child restraint Top Tether to the anchoring pointSecuring the child restraint Top Tether to the anchoring point
placed on the vehicle luggage compartment cover
– Pull the securing belt of the child restraint according to its manu-
facturer instructions for use.
– Direct the Top Tether securing belt under the rear seat head restraint ⇒fig. 35 (lift the head restraint where necessary).
– Lift the luggage compartment cover anchorage cover -see detail- ⇒fig. 35 .
– Slide the belt so that the Top Te ther belt is correctly secured to
the luggage compartment cover anchorage.
– Firmly tighten the Top Tether belt following the children restraint manufacturer instructions. Releasing the retaining strap
– Release the retainer strap in line with the instructions given by
the child safety seat manufacturer.
– Push the lock and release it from the anchoring support.
WARNING
Read and bear in mind all the WARNINGS ⇒page 53.
Fig. 35 Retainer strap:
correct adjustment and
fitting
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Lights and visibility129
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Heated mirrors
The mirrors are heated (depending on th
e outside temperature) when the rear
window heater ⇒page 123 is switched on.
Memory for exterior mirrors*
On vehicles with memory function for the driver's seat, the setting of the exte-
rior mirrors is automatically stored together with the seat position
⇒ page 134.
Tilting function for exterior mirror on the passenger's side* (only if equipped
with memory for exterior mirrors)
When reverse gear is engaged, the mirror surface tilts slightly downwards,
provided the mirror control is switch ed to the exterior mirror on the
passenger's side (knob in position ⇒page 128, fig. 103 ). This provides a
better view of the kerb when parking.
The mirror returns to its original position as soon as reverse gear is disen-
gaged and the vehicle is driven forwards at a speed above 15 km/h, or when
the mirror control is turned to position or to the neutral position .
Caution
•
Rear view convex or aspheric* mirrors increase the field of vision,
although objects appear smaller and furt her away in the mirrors. Therefore,
you should not rely on these mirrors for judging the distance of vehicles
behind.
•
If one of the mirror housings is knocked out of position (e.g. when
parking), the mirrors must first be fully retracted with the electric control. Do
not readjust the mirror housing by hand, as this will interfere with the mirror
adjuster function.Note
If the electrical adjustment ever fails to operate, the mirrors can be adjusted
by hand by lightly pressing the edge of the mirror glass.
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Seats and stowage
130Seats and stowageManual adjustment of the front seatsSeat adjuster controls
There are several seat adjustment functions for your conven-
ienceSome of the equipment listed is only fitt ed on certain models or is an optional
extra.
Control switches
Moving the seat backwards or forwards
Raising/lowering the seat
Adjusting the backrest angle
Moving the seats forwards and backwards– Lift the lever ⇒fig. 104 and move the seat to the desired
position.
– Then release the lever and move the seat further until the catch engages.
WARNING
The driver's seat must only be moved forwards and backwards when the
vehicle is at a standstill. Failure to do so could result in an accident.Adjusting the seat height*Raising the seat
–Pull the lever ⇒ fig. 104 up repeatedly until the seat is in the
desired position.
Lowering the seat
– Press the lever down repeatedly until the seat is in the desired position.
WARNING
•
The height of the driver's seat must not be adjusted while driving.
Failure to do so could result in an accident.
Fig. 104 Adjuster
controls on driver's seat
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Seats and stowage
132Electric adjustment of front seats*Adjusting the seat
The arrangement of the switches corresponds with the design
of the seats.
The adjustment switches for the seat and backrest correspond with
the design of the seat. The seats can be adjusted merely by pressing
the corresponding switch in the required direction.
Moving the seat forwards / backwards
–Press switch ⇒fig. 105 forwards or backwards ⇒fig. 106
⇒ .
Raising/lowering the seat
– Press switch up or down ⇒.
Raising/lowering the front part of the seat
– Press the front of switch up or down ⇒.
Raising/lowering the rear part of the seat
– Press the rear of switch up or down ⇒.
Fig. 105 Front seat:
Adjuster controls
Fig. 106 Front seat: Seat
adjustment switches
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