2009 Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual

Seats and stowage135
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Upper right stowage on instrument panelTo o p e n, press as shown by arrow ⇒fig. 100 . The stowage compartment
opens by spring action.
To c l o s e , lower the cover by hand until it is completely closed.
Stowage compartment on centre console*Some versions of the model may include a stowage compartment between
the radio and the Climatronic.
Fig. 100 Upper right
stowage on instrument
panel
Fig. 101 Stowage
compartment on centre
console
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136Stowage 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. 102 .
To c l o s e , push cover in the direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 102.
Other stowage areasFurther stowage facilities can be found in the front passenger door ⇒fig. 104
as well as in the roof ⇒fig. 103 in vehicles with a curtain airbag
31).
Fig. 102 Stowage
compartment in the
luggage compartment
A1A2
Fig. 103 Stowage area in
the roofFig. 104 Stowage are in
the driver door
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Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Coat 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 from 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 hard, sharp or heavy objects in hanging
a r ticle s of cl oth ing. Du rin g sudd en b ra kin g ma n oe uv res or a ccide n ts, e sp e-
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. 105
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. 105 Cupholder 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. 106 until it
engages.
Folding the table back
– Push the table down in the opposite direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 106 until it engages.
32)Optional equipmentWARNING (continued)
Fig. 106 Folding table on
right-hand front seat
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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 124.
– Pull the clothes hanger
33)
off the rods of the head restraint
⇒ fig. 107 .
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 head 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. 107 Clothes hangers
on the front seat
Fig. 108 Net bag on seats
in second row
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140The seats in the second row are fitted with a net bag ⇒page 139, fig. 108 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. 109 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. 109 Front ashtray
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Rear 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 140, fig. 109 .
– Press the lighter button ⇒fig. 111 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 142.
WARNING
•
Improper use of the cigarette lighter can lead to serious injuries or start
a fire.
Fig. 110 Rear ashtray
Fig. 111 Cigarette lighter
in the ashtray
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142•
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 risk 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. 112 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 204.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 112 Socket, luggage
compartment
34)Optional equipment
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