2009 Seat Exeo ST Owner's manual

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Please note that the armrest can restrict the driver's movements when it is
lowered. The armrest should therefore be raised when driving in city traffic.
Luggage compartmentLoading the luggage compartment
Loads in the luggage compartment should be safely secured.To maintain safe handling on the road, please observe the following
points:
– Distribute the load evenly.
– Position heavy items as far forward as possible
⇒fig. 116 . – Secure the load with a luggage net* or with non-elastic straps
secured to the fastening rings ⇒page 144.
WARNING
•Unsecured objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly shift and
cause changes in the handling of the vehicle.•In an accident or a sudden manoeuvre, loose objects in the passenger
compartment can be flung forward and might injure vehicle occupants.•Always keep all objects in the luggage compartment and use appro-
priate grips to secure them, particularly in the case of heavy objects.•When you transport heavy objects, always bear in mind that a change
of the centre of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle handling.•Please refer to the notes on ⇒page 7.Caution
Make sure that no hard objects chafe against the wires of the heating element
in the rear window and damage them.
Note
The tyre pressure must be adjusted according to the load. If necessary,
consult the tyre pressure label on the door pillar ⇒page 242.
Fig. 116 Position heavy
items as far forward as
possible.
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144Fastening rings
There are four fastening rings in the luggage compartment,
which can be used to secure loads.– Use the fastening ring s to secure the load ⇒fig. 117 -arrows- .
– Please refer to the safety notes ⇒page 17.
Luggage net*
The luggage net can be used to secure and retain light items
in the luggage compartment.Luggage net
– Secure the luggage net to the four fastening rings -arrows-
⇒fig. 118 .The luggage net can be attached to the fastening rings in the bottom of the
luggage compartment panel.
WARNING
The luggage net should only be used to hold objects weighing up to 5 kg.
Heavier objects cannot be safely secured (injury risk).
Fig. 117 Location of
fastening rings in luggage
compartment
Fig. 118 Stretch net laid
out
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Retaining strap*
The retaining strap can be used to secure items of luggage to
the right-hand side lining in the luggage compartment.– Hook the retaining strap into housing or ⇒fig. 119 .You can attach the strap to the top or bottom housing, depending on the size
of the object you wish to secure.
To secure shorter objects, the retaining strap can also be attached to the
centre. However, this is only possible if the strap is attached to housing .
WARNING
The retaining strap should only be used to hold objects weighing up to 5
kg. Heavier objects cannot be safely secured (injury risk).
Luggage compartment cover*
The cover blocks the view into the luggage compartment.Pulling out the luggage compartment cover
–Using handle ⇒fig. 120 , pull the rolled-up cover evenly
towards the rear of the vehicle.
– Insert the ends of the bar into the grooves in the left and right- hand side trim ⇒fig. 120 -arrows-.
Retracting the luggage compartment cover
– Lift the bar out of the grooves in the side trim.
– Let the cover roll up slowly.Removing and installing the luggage compartment cover ⇒page 147.
Fig. 119 Retaining strap
attached to right-hand
side lining
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Fig. 120 Tailgate open
with luggage compart-
ment cover closed
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WARNING
The luggage compartment cover should not be used as a storage shelf.
Articles placed on this cover could cause injury to vehicle occupants in an
accident or if the brakes are applied suddenly.Partition grille*
The partition grille prevents loose objects in the luggage
compartment from being thrown forward into the passenger
compartment (e.g. under sudden braking).Pulling out and securing the partition grille
– Pull the grille up as far as it will go.
– Engage the ends of the bar in the retainers ⇒ fig. 121. Using the partition grille with the rear backrest folded down
– Fold down the rear backrests
⇒page 149.
– Pull the grille upwards.
– Engage the ends of the bar in the retainers ⇒fig. 121.
Retracting the partition grille
– Unhook the bar from the retainers.
– Let the grille retract slowly.
Removing and installing the partition grille ⇒page 147.
Fig. 121 Retainers for the
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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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148Luggage compartment liner*
You can use the liner to protect the inside of the luggage
compartment when carrying wet or dirty items.
Folding out floor panel to upright position
–Open the tailgate.
– Take hold of handle ⇒fig. 124 , lift the floor panel and line
up the bottom corners of the floor panel with the recesses .
– Put the items you are transporting onto the luggage compart- ment liner
Folding floor panel up against rear backrest
–Open the tailgate.
– Take hold of the handle ⇒fig. 124 and fold out the floor
panel as far as the rear backrest.
Removing floor panel
–Open the tailgate.
– Take hold of the handle ⇒fig. 124 and fold out the floor
panel as far as the rear backrest.
– Pull the complete floor panel towards the rear of the vehicle so it comes out of the retainers ⇒ fig. 125.Small items can also be stored under floor panel ⇒ fig. 124.
The space available for carrying items in the luggage compartment liner can
be increased by folding out the floor panel or removing it completely.
Caution
When the floor panel is folded out to the upright position you should not
transport items weighing more than about 7.5 kg, or items which exceed 2/3
of the height of the upright floor panel.
Fig. 124 Floor panel
raisedFig. 125 Floor panel
removed for increased
luggage space
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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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Returning the backrest to its upright position
– Push the backrest up until it engages securely ⇒ . The red
marking on the tab should no longer be visible when the
backrest is properly secured.
WARNING
•Make sure that the rear backrest is securely locked in position so that
the seat belt can provide proper protection on the centre rear seat.•The rear backrest must always be securely latched so that objects
stored in the luggage compartment will not fly forward during sudden
braking.Caution
When returning the backrest to an upright position, make sure that the seat
b e l t s f o r t h e o u t e r r e a r s e a t s a r e i n t h e i r g u i d e s , s o t ha t t h e y ca n n o t b e ca u g h t
up and damaged in the catches for the backrest.
Ski bag*
You can use the "ski bag" to transport skis or other extra-long
objects safely inside the vehicle without soiling or damaging
the upholstery.
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Fig. 128 Detailed view of
the rear of the rear back-
rest: Ski bag coverFig. 129 Fastening the
ski bag in the seatbelt
buckle
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