Child safety51
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Installation of child seats in vehicle seatsGeneral notesThe correct fitting of child seats in the different seats is described below.
Child restraint systems that have been checked according to ECE-R 44 are
suitable for installation on the front passenger seat or on the rear seats.
Note
The passenger seat and the rear seats comply with directive 77/541 EEC for
the installation of child restraint systems.Front passenger seat
Only the use of an officially approved child seat corre-
sponding to the weight and height of the child is permitted.Universal seats for children in groups 0, 0+, 1, 2, or 3 ( ⇒page 54) ⇒ can
be fitted in the passenger seat.
To fit a child seat, position the seat in the upright position and move the
passenger seat as far back as possible. The seat must be in the highest posi-
tion
3) on vehicles with a height-adjustable ⇒ front passenger seat.WARNING
•
Never fit a child seat in the passenger seat, where the child faces back-
wards to the direction of travel and the frontal airbag has not been deacti-
vated. This is highly dangerous for the child. If it is necessary in excep- tional cases to transport a child on the front passenger seat, you must
always disable the front and side passenger airbags
⇒page 44.
•
Children must travel in a child seat appropriate to their weight and
height.
•
The vehicle seat must always be fitted in the direction of travel when
securing child restraint systems in weight class 0 or 0+.
•
Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the use
of child seats ⇒ in “Safety notes on using child seats” on page 46.
•
Please always read and follow the information and warnings provided
by the child seat manufacturer.
Outer seats in the second row of seats and seats in the third row of seats
Only the use of an officially approved child seat corre-
sponding to the weight and height of the child is permitted.In the outer seats of seats in the second and third row universal child seats
for groups 0, 0+, 1, 2, or 3 ( ⇒page 54) ⇒ may be fitted.
Seat with ISOFIX retainers
These seats are suitable for ISOFIX child seats specially designed for this type
of vehicle in accordance with regulation ECE-R 44 ⇒.
Vehicle seat with integrated child seat
Universal child restraint systems for any group can be fitted to this seat if the
integrated child seat ⇒page 54, “Integrated child seat” is not used ⇒.
3)Optional equipment
WARNING (continued)
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WARNING
•
Children must travel in a child seat appropriate to their weight and
height.
•
The vehicle seat must always be fitted in the direction of travel when
securing child restraint systems in weight class 0 or 0+.
•
Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the use
of child seats ⇒ in “Safety notes on using child seats” on page 46.
•
Please always read and follow the information and warnings provided
by the child seat manufacturer.Note
•
Due to space limitation, only the two outer seats can be used if two ISOFIX
system seats are to be fitted in the second row of seats.
Centre seat in the second row of seats (with three-point roof-anchored belt)
Only the use of an officially approved child seat corre-
sponding to the weight and height of the child is permitted.The centre seat with the three-point roof-anchored belt is suitable for weight
classes 0 to 2 ⇒.
Seat with ISOFIX retainers
Child seats fitted with the ISOFIX system can be used on the centre seat if it
is equipped with ISOFIX retainers ⇒.
WARNING
The central seat with three-point roof anchored belt is not suited to
universal child seats in group 3.•
The vehicle seat must always be fitted in the direction of travel when
securing child restraint systems in weight class 0 or 0+.
•
Children must travel in a child seat appropriate to their weight and
height.
•
Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the use
of child seats ⇒ in “Safety notes on using child seats” on page 46.
•
Please always read and follow the information and warnings provided
by the child seat manufacturer.Note
•
Due to space limitations, no further ISOFIX restraint systems can be fitted
in the second row of seats once an ISOFIX system has been fitted to the centre
seat.
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Child safety53
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
ISOFIX child seat mounting system
ISOFIX child seats can be mounted in the second and third
row seats quickly, safely and easily.
When removing or fitting the child seat, please be sure to follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
– Press the child seat onto the ISOFIX retaining rings ⇒fig. 33
(arrows) until the child seat can be heard to engage securely.
– Pull on both sides of the child seat to ensure that it is secure.When a child seat is mounted in seats equipped with the “ISOFIX” system,
the backrest should be fitted in one of two positions ⇒fig. 34 or .
Two ISOFIX retaining rings are secured to the body behind the seats in the
second and third rows. The ISOFIX retaining rings are attached to the seat
frames.
Child seats with ISOFIX mountings are available from Authorised SEAT Service
Centres.
WARNING
•
The retaining rings are designed only for use with ISOFIX child seats.
•
Never secure retaining belts, objects or non-ISOFIX child seats to the
fastening rings. Risk of fatal accidents.
Fig. 33 Retaining rings
for ISOFIX child seats in
the frames of the outer
seats in the second row of
seatsFig. 34 Backrest adjust-
ment when using ISOFIX
child seats
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Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
– Pull the loop in the direction of the arrow and push the seat
cushion down until it engages.
Fitting the slumber roll
– Remove the head restraint.
– Fit the head restraint onto the slumber roll.
– Reinsert the head restraint and push down until it can be heard to engage.
Removing the slumber roll
– Remove the head restraint.
– Pull the slumber roll off the head restraint.
– Reinsert the head restraint and push down until it can be heard to engage.For safety reasons, we recommend that the child seat for children in Group 1
is installed facing against the direction of travel.
Adjusting the belt routing for larger children in Group 1
A correctly adjusted seat belt helps to protect your child!– Pull the upper part ⇒ fig. 36 of the support off the Velcro
fasteners to the front.
– For larger children, guide the two shoulder belts in the side slots to the upper position .
– Then push the support under the belts and secure it ⇒.For smaller children, guide the two belts in the side slots to the lower position
.
WARNING
The support ⇒fig. 36 must be pressed onto the seat in the area of the
Velcro fastener in such a way that the belts can move freely in the slots.
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Fig. 36 Integrated child
seats. adjusting the belt
routing
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56Fastening the harness belt for children in Group 1
A correctly adjusted seat belt helps to protect your child!
– Sit the child so that its bottom is as far back on the seat as
possible.
– Place the belt to the right and left over the child's shoulders.
– Push the belt lock element ⇒ fig. 37 with the tongue through
the other lock element .
– Insert both elements with the tongue at the front into the lock until they click into place (Pull to ensure they are securely
engaged! ).
– Make sure that the protective cushion is always underneath the belt lock .
– Pull the upper part of the harness belt ⇒ fig. 38 down in the
direction of the arrow until the belt fits firmly against the body of
the child.
WARNING
The harness belt must always fit firmly against the body of the child (even
with thick or winter clothing) so that the child seat can provide the
maximum amount of protection possible.
Fig. 37 Integrated child
seats. closing harness
beltFig. 38 Integrated child
seats. adjusting harness
belt
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AC
AD
AE
AD
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Unlocking and locking
98
– Press button ⇒ page 95, fig. 61 to fold out the key bit.
– Use the lock on the driver door to unlock the vehicle. The anti- theft alarm system remains active, but an alarm is not triggered
immediately.
– Switch on the ignition within 15 seconds. When the ignition is switched on, the electronic immobiliser recognises a valid
vehicle key and deactivates the anti-theft alarm system. If you do
not switch on the ignition within 15 seconds, the alarm is trig-
gered.The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle or steal
it. Audible and visible alarms
13) are triggered if the car is opened using the
mechanical key, or if unauthorised access is gained to the vehicle.
When does the system trigger an alarm?
The system triggers an alarm if the following unauthorised actions are carried
out when the car is locked :
•
Opening of vehicle using mechanical key without switching on ignition
within the next 15 seconds
•
Opening a door
•
Opening the bonnet
•
Opening the tailgate
•
Switching on the ignition
•
Movement inside the vehicle (in vehicles with interior monitoring).
The acoustic signals sound and the indicators flash for approx. 30 seconds. Interior monitoring system
The sensors for the interior monitoring system are located at the top of the
door post between the front and rear door
⇒page 97, fig. 62 The sensors
must not be covered, as they will otherwise not be able to function properly.
The windows must be closed when the interior monitoring system is active as
the anti-theft alarm could be triggered by a draft of air.
Note
•
If, after the alarm goes off, access is gained to a second secured zone
(e.g. the tailgate is opened after a door has been opened), the warning signal
is triggered again.
•
Vehicle monitoring remains active even if the battery is disconnected or
not working for any reason.
13)Optional equipment
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Unlocking and locking
100Driving with the tailgate open
If the tailgate is open or incorrectly closed, the following warning may be
appear on the display
14). Please note that theft of your cargo is more likely if
the tailgate is open.
WARNING
If you have to drive with the tailgate open, please observe the following
warnings:•
Observe the following points to reduce the danger of poisoning from
exhaust fumes entering the vehicle interior:
−Close all windows.
− Close the sliding/tilting roof,
− Switch off air recirculation.
− Open the air outlets in the dash panel,
− Set the fresh air blower to the highest speed.
•
Drive particularly carefully and think ahead. If possible, avoid sudden
braking and driving manoeuvres as this could cause the open tailgate to
move unpredictably. Risk of injury.
•
When carrying objects that protrude from the boot, the correct signals
should be used; otherwise there is a risk of accident. Observe legal require-
ments when doing so.
•
Always secure objects in the boot. Loose items could fall out of the
vehicle and injure other road users.
•
If a baggage rack is fitted on the tailgate, it should be removed before
travelling with the tailgate open.
•
Read and always observe the safety information concerning the use of
the tailgate ⇒page 101.
Closing the tailgateBefore closing the tailgate, make sure that the key has not been left
inside the boot.
Closing the tailgate
– Take hold of the grip in the inside trim of the tailgate ⇒ and
pull the tailgate down.
– Pull hard.A display appears in the combi-instrument if the tailgate is not properly
closed
15).WARNING
Always close the tailgate properly. Risk of accident or injury.•
Do not close the tailgate by pushing it down with your hand on the
window. The glass could shatter. Risk of injury!
•
Ensure the tailgate is locked after closing. If not, it may open unexpect-
edly while driving.
•
Never allow children to play in or around the vehicle. A locked vehicle
can be subjected to extremely high and low temperatures, depending on
the time of year. This could cause serious injuries/illness. It could even
have fatal consequences. Close and lock both the tailgate and all the other
doors when you are not using the vehicle.
•
Never close the tailgate without observing and ensuring it is clear, to do
otherwise could cause serious injury to you and others. Make sure that no
one is in the path of the tailgate.
15)Optional equipment
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Seats and stowage
124Removing or adjusting head restraints
The head restraints can be adjusted by moving them up and
down.Adjusting height
– Hold the side of the head restraint.
– Push the head restraint up (in the direction of the arrow) or push
it down with the button pressed ⇒fig. 85 (arrow). Correct setting
⇒ page 123.
– Make sure that the head restraint engages securely in position.
Removing the head restraint
– Push the head restraint up as far as it will go.
– Press the button ⇒fig. 85 -arrow- . – Pull head restraint out of fitting without releasing the button.
Fitting the head restraint
– Insert the head restraint into the guides on the rear backrest.
– Press and hold button
⇒fig. 85 (arrow) and push the head
restraint down as far as it will go .
– Adjust the head restraint to suit body size.
WARNING
Never drive if the head restraints have been removed. Risk of injury.•
After refitting the head restraint, you must always adjust it properly for
height to achieve optimal protection.
•
Please observe the safety warnings ⇒page 123, “Correct adjustment
of head restraints”.
Fig. 85 Adjusting and
removing the head
restraints
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