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xEnsure deployed airbags and the system components involved are
immediately replaced with new, SEAT-approved components for the
vehicle.
xHave any repairs or modifications carried out at a qualified workshop.
Qualified workshops have the necessary tools, diagnostics equipment,
repair information and qualified personnel.
xNever fit recycled or reused airbag components in your vehicle.
xNever modify the airbag system components.
WARNING
If the airbags are triggered, a fine dust is produced. This is normal and it is
not an indication of fire in the vehicle.
xThis fine dust may irritate the skin and eyes and cause breathing diffi-
culties, particularly in people suffering from or who have suffered from
asthma or other illnesses of the respiratory tract. To reduce breathing diffi-
culties, get out of the vehicle and open and doors and windows to breath in
fresh air.
xShould you touch the dust, wash your hands and face using a mild soap
and water before you eat.
xPrevent the dust from affecting the eyes or open wounds.
xRinse your eyes with water if you have dust in them.
WARNING
Solvents cause the surfaces of the airbag modules to become porous. If an
airbag is accidentally triggered, the detachment of plastic parts could
cause serious injury.
xNever clean the instrument panel and the surfaces of the airbag
modules with cleaners containing solvents.
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xNever mount a child seat in the front passenger seat or remove the
mounted child seat! The front passenger airbag may deploy during an acci-
dent in spite of the fault.
Caution
Always pay attention to any lit lamps and to the corresponding descriptions
and instructions to avoid damage to the vehicle.
WARNING (continued)

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a
xOpen glove compartment on the front passenger side.
xUnfold the key shaft Ÿpage 78.
xTurn the key switch to OFF Ÿfig. 19 using the vehicle key.
xClose the glove compartment on the front passenger side.
xThe PASSENGER AIR BAG /&&  control lamp on the instrument panel will
remain lit while the ignition is switched on Ÿpage 31.
Enabling the front passenger airbag
xSwitch the ignition off.
xOpen glove compartment on the front passenger side.
xTurn the key switch to ON Ÿpage 36, fig. 19 using the vehicle key.
xClose the glove compartment on the front passenger side.
xCheck that the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF  control lamp on the instru-
ment panel does not light up while the ignition is switched on Ÿpage 31.
How to know whether the front passenger airbag is disabled
Disabling of the front passenger airbag is only indicated by the PASSENGER
AIR BAG
/&&  control lamp that remains lit on the instrument panel (/&& 
remains yellow) Ÿpage 31, “Warning lamp”.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG
/&&  control lamp on the centre console does not
remain lit or is lit in combination with the control lamp T on the instrument
panel, a child restraint system cannot be mounted on the front passenger's
seat for safety reasons. The front passenger airbag may deploy during an
accident.
WARNING
The front passenger airbag must only be disconnected in special cases.
xDisconnect and connect the front passenger airbag when the ignition is
switched off to avoid damage to the airbag system.
xIt is the driver's responsibility to ensure that the key operated switch is
set to the correct position.
xOnly disconnect the front passenger airbag when a child seat is to be
mounted under exceptional circumstances.
xAs soon as the child seat is no longer needed on the front passenger's
seat, reconnect the front passenger airbag.
WARNING (continued)

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General information on transporting children in the vehicle
Legal regulations and provisions will always take priority over the descrip-
tions of this instruction manual. There are different regulations and provi-
sions for the use of child seats and their mountings (Ÿtable on page 45). In
some countries, for example, the use of child seats on certain seats in the
vehicle may be forbidden.
The physical principles and the forces acting on the vehicle in the event of a
collision or other type of accidents also apply to children Ÿpage 22.
However, unlike adults and youngsters, children do not have fully developed
muscle and bone structures. In the event of an accident, children are subject
to a greater risk than adults of sustaining severe injuries.
Given that children's bodies are not yet fully developed, child restraint
systems must be used that are especially adapted to their height, weight and
constitution. There are laws in force in many countries that determine the use
of approved seat systems for transporting babies and children.
Only used authorised, approved child seats that are suitable for the vehicle.
Always consult with a SEAT qualified workshop or a specialist workshop
should you have any doubts.
Checklist
To transport children in the vehicle Ÿ:
xObserve the legal requirements specific to each country.
xFor safety reasons, SEAT recommends that children under 12 years of age
are transported on the rear seats.
xOnly if you have no alternative should a child travel on the front passenger
seat Ÿpage 46. The safest place in the vehicle is on the rear seat behind the
front passenger seat.
xChild must always use a child restraint system when travelling in the
vehicle. The child restraint system must be suitable for the height, weight and
constitution of the child.
xOnly one child may occupy a child seat.
xFollow the user instructions from the child seat manufacturer and always
keep them in the vehicle.
xIf the child seat is secured using the seat belt, guide the seat belt through
or around the child seat according to the instructions of the child seat manu-
facturer.
xMake sure the belt webbing is correctly positioned and that the child is
sitting properly.
xThe child seat should be installed on the rear seat behind the front
passenger seat so that the child can exit the car on the kerb side.
xDo not leave toys or other loose objects on the child seat or on the seat
while the vehicle is in motion.
Specific child seat regulations for each country (selection)
RegulationFurther information
ECE-R 44a)
a)ECE-R: Economic Commission for Europe Regulation.
Technical Service or qualified work-
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Different mounting systems
Always secure child seats properly and safely in the vehicle according to the
child seat manufacturer's installation instructions.
Mounted child seats must rest correctly on the vehicle's seat and must not
move or rock more than 2.5 cm (1 inch).
Child seats equipped for a Top Tether strap must also be secured using the
Top Tether retaining strap in the vehicle Ÿpage 50. Only secure the retaining
belt to the rings fitted for this purpose and identified as Top Tether. Not all
rings can be used with the Top Tether system. Always tighten the Top Tether
retaining strap so that the child seat fits snugly against the corresponding
seat in the vehicle.
Specific mounting systems for each country
Europe: ISOFIX retaining rings and upper retaining strap Ÿpage 49 and
Ÿpage 50.
Retaining rings and upper retaining strap:
USA: LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)Canada: lower universal anchorages
Ÿpage 49.
Three-point seat belt and upper retaining strap Ÿpage 48.
The systems include the child restraint system mounting with an upper
retaining strap (Top Tether) and lower anchoring points on the seat.
Use of the child seat on the front passenger seat
Transporting children on the front passenger seat is not permitted in all coun-
tries. Furthermore, not all child seats are approved for use on the front
passenger seat. Your SEAT qualified workshop has an updated list of all
approved child seats. Only used child seats that are approved for each
vehicle.
Fig. 26 On the rear seats: Figures and show the
basic child restraint system mounting using lower
retaining rings and the upper retaining strap. Figure
shows the child restraint system mounting using the
vehicle's seat belt.AAAB
AC
AA
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AC

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a The frontal airbag on the front passenger side is highly dangerous for a child.
The front passenger seat is life-threatening to a child if he or she is trans-
ported in a rear-facing child seat.
If a rear-facing child seat is secured to the front passenger seat, an inflating
airbag can strike it with such great force that severe or fatal injuries may result
Ÿ. Therefore, rear-facing child seats must never be used on the front
passenger seat when the front passenger airbag is enabled.
Only use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the front
passenger airbag is disabled. When it is disabled, the yellow PASSENGER AIR
BAG
/&&  control lamp on the instrument panel will be lit Ÿpage 33. If you
cannot disable the front passenger airbag and it remains enabled, it is
forbidden to transport children on the front passenger seat Ÿ.
Things to note if using a child seat on the front passenger seat:
xThe front passenger airbag must be disabled ’ Ÿpage 36 if using a
rear-facing child seat.
xThe backrest of the front passenger seat must be upright.
xThe front passenger seat must be moved as far back as possible.
xThe backrest of the front passenger seat must be upright.
xThe seat belt height adjustment must be as high as possible.
Suitable child seats
The child seat must be authorised by the manufacturer especially for use on
a front passenger seat with a frontal or side airbag.
If the front passenger seat is equipped with retaining rings, the child seat can
be secured using the approved retaining system provided it is approved for
this type of vehicle in accordance with current regulations in the country in
question.
Universal seats for children in groups 0, 0+, 1, 2 or 3 according to the ECE-R
44 regulation.
WARNING
If a child seat is mounted on the front passenger seat, the risk of the child
sustaining severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident increases.
Rear-facing child seats must never be mounted on the front passenger seat
when the front passenger airbag is enabled. This is life-threatening to the
child should the frontal airbag deploy, as the child seat would be struck by
the inflated airbag and thrown against the backrest.
WARNING
If, in exceptional circumstances, a child must be transported in a rear-
facing child seat on the front passenger seat, strictly observe the
following:
xAlways disable the front passenger airbag and leave it disabled.
xThe child seat must be approved by the manufacturer for use on a front
passenger seat with frontal and side airbag.
xFollow the installation instructions of the child seat manufacturer and
observe the warnings.
xMove the front passenger seat as far back as possible and adjust it to
its highest position to keep as far away as possible from the frontal airbag.
xMove the backrest to the upright position.
xThe seat belt height adjustment must be as high as possible.
xChildren must always be protected with an approved child restraint
system suited to their height and weight.
Use of the child seat on the rear seat
If a child seat is mounted on the rear seat, adapt the position of the front
passenger seat so that the child has enough space. Therefore, adapt the front

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There are two retaining rings, the so-called lower anchor points, on each rear
seat or, where applicable, on the front passenger seat. The retaining rings are
attached to the seat frames.
Child seats with rigid mounting
xObserve the manufacturer's instructions when installing and removing
the child seat Ÿ.
xPress the child seat onto the retaining rings Ÿpage 49, fig. 27 or
Ÿpage 49, fig. 28 in the direction of the arrow. The child seat must be safely
engaged and click audibly into place.
xPull on both sides of the child seat to ensure that it is secure.
Child seat with adjustable retaining straps
xObserve the manufacturer's instructions when installing and removing
the child seat Ÿ.
xPlace the child seat on the seat cushion and attach the retaining strap
hooks to the retaining rings Ÿpage 49, fig. 27 or Ÿpage 49, fig. 28.
xTighten the straps evenly using the corresponding adjustment device.
The child seat must sit flush against the vehicle seat.
xPull on both sides of the child seat to ensure that it is secure.
WARNING
The lower anchor points for child seats do not include rings. Only secure
booster seats to lower anchor points.
Securing a child seat using a Top Tether retaining strap
xObserve the manufacturer's instructions when installing and removing
the child seat Ÿ.
xRaise the head restraint behind the child seat until it engages.
xSecure the child seat to the lower anchor points Ÿpage 49.
xPull the upper child seat retaining strap back to the backrest of the rear
seat, below or on both sides of the head restraint (depending on the child
seat model).
xHook the upper retaining strap to the corresponding retaining ring (for
TOP TETHER) on the back of the backrest on the rear seat Ÿfig. 29.
xPush the head restraint down as far as it will go. Ensure that it does not
interfere with the seatbelt from the upper attachment.
xTighten the strap so that the top of the child seat rests on the backrest.
Fig. 29 Upper retaining
strap hooked in the
luggage compartment

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xFold both sides Ÿpage 53, fig. 30 up in the direction of the arrow
Ÿpage 53, fig. 30 .
xPush the cushion Ÿpage 53, fig. 30 back in the direction of the arrow
Ÿpage 53, fig. 30 until it engages.
Fitting the side head restraint
xFold the backrest of the rear seat forwards Ÿpage 137.
xRemove the head restraint.
xMake sure the belt guide handle on the window side is on the side head
restraint Ÿpage 54.
xInsert the guide rods Ÿpage 53, fig. 31 of the head restraint into the
guides on the side head restraint Ÿpage 53, fig. 31 .
xInsert the head restraint and the side head restraint into the guides on the
corresponding backrest Ÿpage 53, fig. 31 .
xPush the head restraint down as far as it will go.
xFold the backrest of the rear seat back.
xPull the rear seat and the backrest to check whether they are engaged
properly.
Seat belt routing on the integrated child seat
Using the guide handle Ÿfig. 33, position the seat belt so that the shoulder
part of the belt lies on the centre of the child's shoulder.
ABA2
ACA3
A1A2
ABFig. 32 Integrated child
seats. Adjusting the belt
webbing.
Fig. 33 Integrated child
seats. seat belt routing
with guide handle.