2010 Seat Alhambra seats

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a
WARNING
Child seats with lower anchor points and with an upper retaining strap
must be installed in line with the manufacturer's instructions. Failure to
comply could result in severe injuries.
xAlways secure just one retaining strap from a child seat to a retaining
ring (for TOP TETHER) on backrest on the rear seat in the luggage compart-
ment.
xNever secure a child seat to the retaining rings.
xNever secure a child seat to the movable attachment elements for vehi-
cles with an attachment element and rail system.

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a
Unfolding the integrated child seat
The integrated child seat can be fitted with a side head restraint. SEAT recom-
mends use of the integrated child seat with the side head restraint fitted and
also that this seat be used only for children above the age of 3.Lifting the cushion
xPull the unlock lever Ÿfig. 30 on the cushion in the direction of the
arrow Ÿfig. 30 .
Fig. 30 Integrated child
seats. lift up the cushion.
Fig. 31 Integrated child seats. position the head
restraint over the side head restraint and fit into place
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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.
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seats. Adjusting the belt
webbing.
Fig. 33 Integrated child
seats. seat belt routing
with guide handle.

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a Seat belt guide handle
xSecure the seat belt guide handle to the side head restraint on the
window side. The guide handle is secured by a button.
xOpen the upper button on the seat belt guide handle and pass the belt
webbing below the side head restraint and through the guide handle.
xClose the button again.
Adjusting the belt routing
xGuide the automatic three-point seat belt below the side head restraint.
xPull the latch plate and slowly place the belt webbing across the child's
chest and lap.
xInsert the latch plate into the buckle for the appropriate seat and push it
down until it is securely locked with an audible click.
xPull the belt to ensure that the latch plate is securely engaged in the
buckle.
WARNING
The seat belt only offers maximum protection from severe or fatal injuries
when it is correctly positioned.
xChildren must assume the proper sitting position and be properly
belted in while travelling.
xThe shoulder belt must be positioned against the middle of the
shoulder.
xThe seat belt must lie flat and fit comfortably.
xAllow the belt to retract until it fits tightly over the child's seat.
xThe lap part of the seat belt must lie across the pelvis, never across the
stomach.
xOnly one child may occupy a child seat.
Removing the seat belt
Lowering the cushion
xPull the unlock lever Ÿfig. 34 on the cushion in the direction of the
arrow .
xPush the cushion down through the central area in the direction of the
arrow until it safely engages Ÿ. The side supports fold away automat-
ically.
Removing the side head restraint
xOpen the seat belt guide handle.
xGuide the seat belt by hand to pull the belt back in more easily and not
damage the trim.
xPush the head restraint up as far as it will go.
xFold the backrest of the rear seat forwards Ÿpage 137.
xRemove the head restraint along with the side head restraint.
xRemove the head restraint and side head restraint by pulling on it.
xFitting the head restraint.
Fig. 34 Integrated child
seats. lowering the
cushion.
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Electric windows
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
xSEAT information system Ÿpage 70
xCentral locking and locking system Ÿpage 83
WARNING
Careless use of the electric windows can cause serious injury.
xOnly operate the electric windows when nobody is in the way.
xNever leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle if the doors
are to be locked. The windows cannot be opened in case of an emergency.
xAlways take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle. After
turning off the ignition, the windows can be opened and closed for a short
time using the buttons on the door as long as the driver's door or
passenger side door is not open.
xWhen transporting children in the rear seats, always deactivate the rear
electric windows with the child safety lock so that they cannot be opened
and closed.

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To stop the one touch function: Push or pull on the button of the corre-
sponding window.
Restoring one-touch opening and closing
The one-touch opening and closing function is not active after the vehicle
battery has been disconnected or is flat and will have to be reset.
xClose all windows and doors.
xPull the button of the corresponding window and hold it for one second in
this position.
xRelease the button and pull upwards and hold again. The one-touch func-
tion is now ready for operation.
The automatic one-touch electric windows can be reinitialised individually or
several at a time.
Convenience opening and closing function
The electric windows can be opened or closed from outside using the vehicle
key:
xHold in the unlocking for locking button for the vehicle. All windows which
function electrically will be either opened or closed.
xTo interrupt the function, release the locking or unlocking button.
During convenience closing, first the windows and then the sliding sunroof
will be closed.
In the Configuration - convenience menu, there are different settings for oper-
ating the windows Ÿpage 70.
WARNING
Careless use of the electric windows can cause serious injury.
xOnly operate the electric windows when nobody is in the way.
xNever leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle if the doors
are to be locked. The windows cannot be opened in case of an emergency.
xAlways take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle. After
turning off the ignition, the windows can be opened and closed for a short
time using the buttons on the door as long as the driver's door or
passenger side door is not open.
xWhen transporting children in the rear seats, always deactivate the rear
electric windows with the child safety lock so that they cannot be opened
and closed.
Note
The one-touch function and roll-back function will not work if there is a
malfunction in the electric windows. Visit a specialist workshop.
Electric Windows anti-trap function
The anti-trap function of the electric windows can reduce the risk of injury
when opening and closing the electric windows Ÿ. If a window is not able
to close because it is stiff or because of an obstruction, it will automatically
open again.
xCheck why the window does not close.
xAttempt to close the window again.
xIf you try within the following 10 seconds and the window closes with
difficulty or there is an obstruction once again, the one-touch closing will stop
working for 10 seconds.
xIf the window is still obstructed, it will stop at the corresponding position.
When the button is operated within 10 seconds, the window will close
without the anti-trap function Ÿ.
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function is switched on. If the equipment includes the light sensor, the
lighting around the exterior mirrors only comes when it is dark.
Note
The time taken for the headlights to go off can be changed in the menu Lights
& Visibility and the function can be switched on or off Ÿpage 70.
Note
When the “Coming home” function is on, if the vehicle door is opened there
is no audible warning signal to advise that the light is still on.
Headlight range control, instrument and switch lighting
Instrument and switch lighting
When the headlights are switched on, the brightness of the instruments and
switch lighting can be regulated to suit your requirements by turning the
switch Ÿfig. 68 .
Headlight range control
The headlight range control Ÿfig. 68 is modified according to the value
of the headlight beam and the vehicle load status. This offers the driver
optimum visibility and the headlights do not dazzle oncoming drivers Ÿ.
The headlights can only be adjusted when the dipped beam is switched on.
To reset, turn switch Ÿfig. 68 :
Dynamic headlight range control
The control is not mounted in vehicles with dynamic headlight range
control. The headlight range is automatically adjusted according to the
vehicle load status when the headlights are switched on.
WARNING
Heavy objects in the vehicle may mean that the headlights dazzle and
distract other drivers. This could result in serious accident.
Fig. 68 Next to the
steering wheel: instru-
ment and switch lighting
control and headlight
range control .
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ValueVehicle load statusa)
a)If the vehicle load does not correspond to those shown in the table, it is possible to
select intermediary positions.
–Two front occupants, luggage compartment empty
1All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty
2All seats occupied, luggage compartment full. With trailer
and minimum support load
3Driver only, luggage compartment full. With trailer and
maximum support load
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Seats and storage compartments
Seat adjustment
Mechanical controls on the front seat
The controls are mirrored for the front right-hand seat.
Mechanically and electrically adjusted controls can be combined on the seat.
Fig. 81 Front left seat
controls.
fig. 81FunctionNecessary operations
Moving the head
restraint backwards or
forwards.Pull the lever and move the seat for-
wards. The front seat must be
engaged when the lever is released!
Adjusting the lumbar
support.Turn the lever.
Adjusting the backrest
angle.Turn the wheel.
Adjusting the seat
height.Pull the lever up or push down (sev-
eral times if necessary) from its home
position.
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