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Removing and installing luggage compartment cover / partition grille
The luggage compartment cover / partition grille can only be
removed when the rear backrests are folded forwards.
Removing luggage compartment cover / partition grille
– Open the right-hand rear door.
– Fold down the backrests ⇒page 149.
– Pull the partition grille in the direction indicated ⇒fig. 122 and
lift it out of the retaining rails.
Installing luggage compartment cover / partition grille
– Open the right-hand rear door.
– Fold down the backrests ⇒page 149.
– Fit the partition grille on the backrest so that the retainers are located next to the retaining rails ⇒fig. 123 .
– Push the luggage compartment cover / partition grille towards the left-hand side of the vehicle as far as it will go.
Fig. 122 Removing
luggage compartment
cover / partition grilleFig. 123 Installing
luggage compartment
cover / partition grille
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Note
It is advisable to secure the items by means of a strap secured to the
fastening rings on the left and the right hand side.Side storage compartment
The CD-ROM player for the navigation system* is located in
the left side storage compartment of the luggage compart-
ment.– To open the storage compartment, pull the handle forwards
⇒fig. 126 .
CD-ROM player for navigation system*
The CD-ROM player for the navigation system is located in this storage
compartment in the luggage compartment. Separate operating instructions
are enclosed for this system.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.Folding the backrest forwards
– Press the release lever ⇒fig. 127 in the direction indicated
by the arrow.
–Fold down the backrest.
Fig. 126 Luggage
compartment: Side trim
with closed storage
compartment
Fig. 127 Backrest release
lever
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Loading
–Open the tailgate.
– Press the release catch for the ski bag cover ⇒page 150,
fig. 128 -arrow- and swivel the cover downwards.
– Pull down the centre rear armrest.
– From the passenger compartment, press down the release catch for the ski bag cover and pull out the cover.
– Pull out and unfold the ski bag.
– The long items can now be loaded through the luggage compart- ment into the ski bag ⇒.
Securing
– Insert the fastening belt ⇒page 150, fig. 129 of the ski bag
into the centre seat belt buckle .
– Pull the free end of belt to tighten.
Storing
– Close the cover of the load-through hatch in the luggage compartment.
– Carefully fold away the ski bag.
– Close the inside cover of the load-through hatch from the passenger compartment.
WARNING
The ski bag must be secured in place with the fastening belt after it has
been loaded.
Note
Do not fold away the ski bag after use if it is still damp.Roof carrier / roof rails*Description
Additional luggage can be carried on the roof carrier.Note the following points if you intend to carry loads on the roof:•We recommend using the cross bars from the of SEAT Genuine Accesso-
ries range.•These cross bars form the basic elements of a complete roof carrier
system. For safety reasons, however, the corresponding additional fastenings
must be fitted to carry luggage, bicycles, surfboards, skis and boats. All the
components of this system are available from Authorised Service Centres.Caution
Any damage to the vehicle caused by the use of other types of roof rack or
incorrect installation will not be covered by the factory warranty. The roof
carrier system must therefore be installed exactly according to the instruc-
tions provided.
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Drink holdersFront drink holders
– To open the drink holder, press the symbol
on the drink holder
lid ⇒fig. 131
– To close the drink holder, press it in until it engages.
WARNING
•Do not put any hot drinks in the drink holder while the vehicle is
moving. You can be scalded if the hot liquid is spilt.•Do not use hard china cups or glasses. These could cause injury in the
event of an accident.
Drinks holder in the rear armrest*Opening the drink holder
–Press the symbol
⇒fig. 132 .
Adjusting the retainer arm
– To adjust one of the retainer arms , release it by pressing in the direction indicated (arrow) and move it as required.
The retainer arm should be positioned against the drinks holder so that it is
held securely.
One or two drinks holders can be held in the centre armrest.
WARNING
•Do not put any hot drinks in the drink holder while the vehicle is
moving. You can be scalded if the hot liquid is spilt.
Fig. 131 Detailed view of
instrument panel: Drink
holders
Fig. 132 Drink holder in
the rear armrest
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Fitting the ashtray casing
– Open the lid on the ashtray and press the casing into the
mounting as far as it will go.
WARNING
Never put waste paper in the ashtray, as this could cause a fire.Cigarette lighter*
The 12-volt socket for the cigarette lighter can also be used as
a power source for other electrical appliances.Using the cigarette lighter
–Press in the ciga rette lighter knob.
– Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly. – Pull out the cigarette lighter immediately.
– Use the glowing heater element of the cigarette lighter to light
your cigarette.
– Put the cigarette lighter back in its socket.
Operating the socket
– Take out the cigarette lighter.
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the cigarette lighter socket.
The cigarette lighter ⇒fig. 135 employs a standard 12-volt socket, which can
also be used as a power source for electrical appliances. The appliances
connected to the socket must not exceed a power rating of 100 W.
WARNING
•Be careful when using the electric cigarette lighter. Carelessness or
negligence when using the cigarette lighter can cause burns.•The lighter will only work when the ignition is switched on.•The electrical sockets and, therefore, any appliances connected to
them will only work when the ignition is switched on.Caution
Always use the correct type of plugs to avoid damaging the sockets.
Note
The use of electrical appliances with the engine switched off will cause a
battery discharge.
Fig. 135 Cigarette lighter
in the centre console
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Glove compartment
The glove compartment is equipped with a lock* and a light.Opening the glove compartment
– Pull the handle on the lid in the direction indicated (arrow)
⇒fig. 137 and open the lid.
Closing the glove compartment
– Close the lid and push it in until it engages.If the side lights or headlights are switched on, the light in the glove compart-
ment comes on when it is opened.
The lid has separate holders for a pen and a note pad.
WARNING
For safety reasons, the glove compartment must always be closed when
the vehicle is moving. Failure to do so could result in an accident.Cool box in glove compartment*
The cool box will only work when the climate control is deliv-
ering cooled air.– Open the glove compartment ⇒fig. 137 .
– Open the lid of the cool box ⇒fig. 138 .
– Turn switch to switch cooling on and off.
Fig. 137 Glove compart-
ment
Fig. 138 Glove compart-
ment with cool box open
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Compartments in the front seats
There is a storage compartment with a lid at the front of each
front seat.Opening
– Pull the handle to open the compartment.
Closing
– Close the lid and push it in until it engages.
NoteThe compartments will hold a maximum weight of 1 kg.
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Note
•Keep the air intake slots in front of the windscreen clear of snow, ice and
leaves to ensure unimpaired heating and cooling and to prevent the windows
misting over.•The air from the outlets flows through the passenger compartment and
out through the slots below the rear window. Therefore, do not cover these
slots with items of clothing or other objects.•The air conditioning system operates most effectively with the windows
and the sliding/tilting roof* closed. However, if the vehicle has heated up
after standing in the sun for some time, the air inside can be cooled more
quickly by opening the windows briefly.
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