2008 Seat Exeo child seat

Child safety53
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
WARNING
The retainers employed for this child safety seat are specially designed for
the “ISOFIX” system. Never secure othe r child seats, seat belts or other
items into the retainers. If you do, you increase the risk of sustaining
severe or fatal injuries.Top Tether retainer straps
Some child restraint seats have a third anchoring point Top
Tether, apart from both “ISOFIX” anchoring points, which
allow a better child subjection.The Top Tether has an upper belt for the subjection to the vehicle upper
anchoring point, which is found on the rear luggage compartment cover. The retainer strap is used to reduce forwards movements of the safety seat in
a crash, helping reduce the risk of injuries to the head from hitting the inside
of the vehicle.
It is foreseen that the EU Board of Dire
ctors introduce requirements related to
the subjection of the children restra int systems by means of ISOFIX and Top
Tether anchorages (probably compulsory for new types from 2010), which will
entail a better subjection of the child restraint and less head movements in
case of frontal collisions.
Use of retainer straps on rear-facing seats
At present there are very few rear-facing child safety seats fitted with a
retainer strap. Please carefully read and follow the safety seat manufacturer's
instructions for information on how to install the retainer strap properly.
WARNING
An undue installation of the safety seat will increase the risk of injury in the
event of a crash.•
Never tie the retainer strap to a hook in the luggage compartment.
•
Never secure or tie the equipment or other items to the lower anchor-
ages (ISOFIX) or the upper ones (Top Tether).
Fig. 34 Position of the
three Top Tether rings on
the rear tray
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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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Unlocking and locking103
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Locking the vehicle
– Press button for about 1 second.
Opening the tailgate
– Press button and hold for at least one second.The indicators will flash twice as confirmation when you unlock the car. The
vehicle will be locked again automatically if you do not open one of the doors
or the tailgate within 60 seconds after unlocking the car with button . This
function prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the unlocking
button is pressed by mistake.
On vehicles with the security central locking* feature, you can unlock just the
driver's door and the tank flap by pressing button once, or the whole
vehicle by pressing the button twice.
The indicators flash once when the vehicle is locked to confirm that the doors
and tailgate are properly locked.
Moreover, apart from unlocking the vehicle, the seat* and mirror* memory
programmed in the key is activated. The dr iver's seat and exterior mirrors will
be automatically adjusted to the positions stored in the memory.
The interior lights will automatically light up when the vehicle is unlocked and
go out when the vehicle is locked, provided that the switch is in the courtesy
light position.
WARNING
Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the car if it is locked from the
outside and the anti- theft security system is enabled, as the doors and
windows cannot then be opened from the inside. Locked doors could delay
assistance in an emergency, potentially putting lives at risk.
Note
•
The remote control should only be us ed when the doors and the tailgate
are closed.
•
The remote control should not be used when the vehicle is out of sight.
•
The anti-theft alarm* can be accidentally triggered and the vehicle locked
if you press the locking button on th e remote control inside the vehicle
before inserting the key in the ignition. If this should happen by mistake,
press the unlock button .
Re-synchronising
Should the remote control fail to lock or unlock the vehicle,
the system must be re-synchronised.– If the vehicle is locked, use the key to unlock the driver's door.
– Press the unlock button on the remote control.
– Insert the key into the ignition and switch on the ignition.
– Switch off the ignition and remove the key.
– Press the unlock or the lock button .
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Seats and stowage133
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Control switches
Seat adjustment
Backrest adjustment
Lumbar support*
WARNING
•
The electrical seat adjustment also works when the ignition is off or
when the key is not in th e ignition. To avoid accidental injuries, never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
•
For safety reasons, the seat must on ly be adjusted when the vehicle is
at a standstill. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
•
Be careful when adjusting the seat h eight. Injuries can be caused if the
seat height is adjusted with out due care and attention.
Adjusting the backrest angle
– Press the button in the appropriate direction of the arrow
⇒fig. 107 to adjust the backrest ⇒.
WARNING
The front backrests must not be reclin ed for driving. Otherwise, safety
belts and the airbag system might no t protect as they should, with the
subsequent danger of injury.Lumbar support*The lumbar support can be adjust ed to fit the natural curve of
the spine.
AAABAC
Fig. 107 Front seat: Back-
rest adjuster switch
Fig. 108 Front seat:
Adjuster switch for lumbar
support
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Driving
164Switching on the ignition/pre-heating glow plugs
If the key is difficult to turn in the lock, move the steering wheel (to take the
load off the steering lock mechanism) until the key turns freely. In the case of
vehicles with a diesel engine, the key is turned to this position to preheat the
glow plugs.
Starting the engine
The engine is started in this position . Electrical components with a high
power consumption are switched off temporarily.
After the engine has started, the ignition key returns to position by itself.
The ignition key has to be turned back to position before re-starting the
engine. The starter inhibitor in the ignition lock prevents the starter motor
from engaging when the engine is running, as this could cause damage.
Switching off the ignition
Turn the ignition key to this position.
WARNING
•
Never remove the ignition key until the vehicle is stationary! Otherwise
the steering lock could engage suddenly, which could cause an accident.
•
Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you only
intend to be gone for a short time. This is particularly important if there are
children in the car, as they might otherwise be able to start the engine or
use power-operated equipment (e.g. the electric windows), which could
lead to injuries.Note
•
If the battery has been disconnected and then reconnected, it will be
necessary to leave the key in position for about 5 seconds before starting
the engine.
Starting and stopping the engineStarting the engine
The engine can only be started with an original SEAT key.Vehicles with a petrol engine:
– Use the foot brake.
– Manual gearbox: Push the clutch pedal all the way down.
– Move the gear lever into the neutral position ⇒.
– Turn the ignition key to position without pressing the acceler- ator.
– Release the ignition key as soon as the engine starts (the starter motor must not be allowed to run on with the engine).
A1
A2
A1
A0
A0
A1
Fig. 140 Ignition key
positions
A2
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Driving167
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
If you drive by mistake with the handbrake still applied, you will hear a
warning buzzer and the display will show the message:
Handbrake applied
The handbrake warning is enabled after driving for 3 seconds at a speed
above 5 km/h.
The handbrake warning lamp
 lights up when the handbrake is applied
with the ignition on.
WARNING
Please note that the handbrake should be released all the way. If it is only
partially released, this will cause rear brakes overheating, which can
impair the function of the brake system and could lead to an accident.
Caution
After the vehicle has been stopped, always apply the hand brake and engage
a gear.Parking
The following points will ensure there is no risk of the car
rolling away accidentally after it is parked.– Use the foot brake to stop the vehicle.
– Apply handbrake firmly.
– Switch the engine off.
– Engage the first gear ⇒.
When parking on slopes:
Turn the steering wheel so that the, if the vehicle moves, it will do so towards
the curb.
WARNING
•
Do not leave anyone (especially chil dren) in the vehicle when it is
locked. Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency, potentially
putting lives at risk.
•
Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. They could release
e.g. the handbrake or gear lever, moving the vehicle and causing an
accident.
Parking aidGeneral notesVarious systems are available to help you when parking or manoeuvring in
tight spaces, dependi ng on the equipment fitted on your vehicle.
The SEAT parking system gives an acoustic warning if there are any obstacles
behind your car ⇒ page 168.
When you are parking, SEAT parking system plus warns you acoustically and
optically about obstacles in front of and behind the vehicle ⇒ page 168.
Note
To ensure the acoustic parking aid works properly, the sensors must be kept
clean and free of snow and ice.
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Driving
168SEAT parking system*
The SEAT parking system is an acoustic parking aid.Sensors are located in the rear bumper. When the sensors detect an obstacle,
you are alerted by acoustic signals (beeps). The measuring range of the
sensors starts at about:
The acoustic signals sound with increasing frequency as you approach the
obstacle. When the vehicle is less than approx. 0.30 m away from the
obstacle, the warning tone will sound continuously. Do not drive on!
The volume of the warning beeps will be gradually reduced after about 4
seconds if the vehicle remains at a constant distance from a detected
obstacle (it will not be reduced if the obstacle is closer than 0.30 m).
The parking aid is switched on automati cally when reverse gear is engaged.
You will hear a brief acknowledgement tone.
WARNING
•
The parking aid is not a replacement for driver awareness. The driver is
personally responsible for safe parking and other manoeuvres.
•
The sensors have blind spots in which obstacles are not registered.
Always look out for small children and animals because the system will not
always detect them. Always pay attention when reversing to avoid acci-
dents.
•
Always keep a close watch on the ar ea around the vehicle and make full
use of the rear-view mirrors.
Caution
Please note that low obstacles detected by the system may no longer be
registered by the sensors as the car moves closer, so the system will not give
any further warning. Certain kinds of obstacles (such as wire fences, chains,
thin painted posts or trailer draw bars, etc) may not always be detected by the
system, so take care not to damage the vehicle in such cases.
Note
•
Please refer to the notes on towing ⇒page 169.
SEAT parking system plus*
The SEAT parking system plus is an acoustic parking aid.Sensors are located in the front and re ar bumpers. When the sensors detect
an obstacle, you are alerted by acous tic signals (beeps). The measuring
range of the sensors starts at about:
The acoustic signals sound with increa sing frequency as you approach the
obstacle. When the vehicle is less than approx. 0.30 m away from the
obstacle the warning tone will so und continuously. Stop moving immedi-
ately!
The volume of the warni ng beeps will be gradually reduced after about 4
seconds if the vehicle remains at a constant distance from a detected
obstacle (it will not be reduced if the obstacle is closer than 0.30 m).
Rear
Side
0.60 m
Centre
1.60 m
Front
Side
0.90 m
Centre
1.20 m
Rear
Side
0.60 m
Centre
1.60 m
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Checking and refilling levels
224Winter operations
The battery is drained more in cold weather, which means that the starting
power is reduced. For this reason, have the battery checked and charged if
necessary before the start of winter.
Replacing the battery
A replacement battery must have the same capacity, voltage and current
rating. It must also have the same dimensions as the original, factory-fitted
battery and have sealed caps. The SEAT batteries which have been specially
developed fulfil the maintenance, performance and safety specifications for
your vehicle.
We recommend you use maintenance-free batteries.
WARNING
•
All work on batteries requires speciali st knowledge. If work is required
on the battery, this should be pe rformed by a Technical Service or
specialist garage. Danger of caustic burns and explosion!
•
The battery must not be opened. Never try to change the battery's
liquid level. Explosive gas is released from the battery that could lead to an
explosion.Caution
•
The battery holder and clamps must always be correctly secured.
•
Before starting any work on the battery, always observe the warnings
listed below ⇒.For the sake of the environment
 Batteries contain toxic substances including sulphuric acid and lead.
Therefore, they must be disposed in line with environmental regulations and
must not be disposed of with ordinary household waste. Make sure discon-
nected batteries cannot tip over . Sulphuric acid could be spilt!
Important safety warnings for handling a car batteryThe battery is located at the back of the engine compartment ⇒page 282.
WARNING
Always be aware of the danger of injury and chemical burns as well as the
risk of accident or fire when work ing on the battery and the electrical
system:•
Wear eye protection. Protect your eyes, skin and clothing from acid and
particles containing lead.
•
Battery acid is very corrosive and caustic. Wear protective gloves and
eye protection. Do not tilt the batter ies. This could spill acid through the
vents. Rinse battery acid from eyes immediately for several minutes with
clear water. Then seek medical care immediately. Neutralize any acid
splashes on the skin or clothing with a soapy solution, and rinse off with
plenty of water. If acid is swallowed by mistake, consult a doctor immedi-
ately.
•
Fires, sparks, naked lights and smoking are prohibited. When handling
cables and electrical equipment, avoid causing sparks and electrostatic
charge. Never short the battery terminals. High-energy sparks can cause
injury.
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Wear eye protection

Battery acid is very corrosive and caustic. Wear protec-
tive gloves and eye protection!
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Fires, sparks, naked lights and smoking are prohibited!

A highly explosive mixture of gases is released when the
battery is under charge.
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Keep children away from acid and batteries!
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