2010 Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual

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passenger seat to the size of the child seat and the height of the child. Ensure
the passenger is in the correct position ’ Ÿpage 10.
Move the second and third row of seats fully back and lock them. Place the
seat backs in a vertical position and fold the armrests down.
ISOFIX child seats approved for rear seats
The rear seats are suitable for child seats with the ISOFIX system specially
designed for this type of vehicle in accordance with regulation ECE-R 44.
ISOFIX child seats are divided into “specific categories for the vehicle”,
“limited” or “semi-universal”.
Child seat manufacturers supply a list of vehicles with each ISOFIX seat,
which includes the models for which the ISOFIX child seat in question is
approved. If the vehicle is included in the manufacturer's list and the ISOFIX
child seat belongs to a seat category included in the list, then it can be used
in your vehicle. If necessary, contact the child seat manufacturer for an
updated list of vehicles.
WARNING
If child seats are fitted to all the seats in the second row then it is possible
that the seats of this row cannot be folded down from the third row of seats
in case of an accident. In case of an emergency, passengers in the third row
of seats will not be able to leave the vehicle or to help themselves.
xChild seats should not occupy all the seats of the second row if other
passengers are to occupy the third row of seats.
Securing child seats with the seat belt
Securing the child seat using the seat belt
xPlease read and observe the child seat manufacturer's handling instruc-
tions.
xPositioning the child seat on the seat according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
xThe seat belt height adjustment must be as high as possible.
Group (weight
category)ISOFIX child seat
categorySeat position on the
rear seats
Group 0: chil-
dren up to 10 kgEIUFa)
Group 0+: chil-
dren up to 13 kg
EIUFa)
DIUFa)
CIUFa)
Group 1: 9 to 18
kg
DIUFa)
CIUFa)
BIUFa)
B1IUFa)
AIUFa)
a)IUF: suitable for “universal” ISOFIX child seats authorised for use in this group.
Group (weight
category)ISOFIX child seat
categorySeat position on the
rear seats

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a
xFasten the seat belt or pass it around the child seat structure in the
manner described in the manufacturer's instructions.
xMake sure the seat belt is not twisted.
xInsert the latch plate into the buckle for the appropriate seat and push it
down until it is securely locked with an audible click.
xEnsure that the upper belt web lies tightly on the child seat.
xPull the belt (it must be no longer possible to pull the lower belt webbing
out).
Removing the child seat
The seat belt must not be unfastened until the vehicle has come to a standstill
Ÿ.
xPress the red button on the buckle. The latch plate is released from the
buckle.
xGuide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up easily and the trim will not
be damaged.
xRemove the child seat from the vehicle.
WARNING
Unbuckling the seat belt while the vehicle is in motion can cause severe or
fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
xThe seat belt must not be unfastened until the vehicle has come to a
standstill.
Securing the child seat using the lower anchor points
(ISOFIX, LATCH*)
Fig. 27 Version 1: identi-
fication of the anchor
points for the child seat
on the vehicle seat.
Fig. 28 Version 2: identi-
fication of the anchor
points for the child seat
on the vehicle seat.

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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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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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Integrated child seat
Introduction
The integrated child seat is only suitable for children in Group 2 (15-25 kg)
and Group 3 (22-36 kg), according to the ECE-R 44 regulation.
Additional information and warnings:
xSeat belts Ÿpage 22
WARNING
Child travelling without their seat belt fastened or not secured using a suit-
able restraint system may sustain fatal injuries if the airbag is deployed.
xYou should always transport all children up to 12 years of age on the
rear seat.
xAlways disable the front passenger airbag if, in exceptional cases, you
have no alternative but to transport a child in a rear-facing child safety seat
on the front passenger seat.
xChildren must always be protected with a child restraint system suited
to their height and weight.
xAlways fasten children's seat belts correctly.
WARNING
Children must travel in a child seat appropriate to their weight and height
while the vehicle is in motion.
xChildren must always be protected with a child restraint system suited
to their height and weight.
xChildren must assume the proper sitting position and be properly
belted in while travelling.
xThe shoulder part of the seat belt must lie approximately on the centre
of the shoulder, never across the neck or the arm.
xThe seat belt must lie close to the upper part of the body.
xThe lap belt part must lie across the pelvis, not across the stomach, and
always fit closely.
xAllow the belt to retract until it fits tightly over the child's seat.
xNever hold children or babies on your lap.
xAlways use a child seat and the seat belt for children who are less than
1.5 metres tall. The normal seat belt could cause injuries to the abdominal
and neck areas.
xOnly one child may occupy a child seat.
xRead and follow the information and warnings provided by the child
seat manufacturer.
xNever leave an unsupervised child alone on a child seat or in the
vehicle.
xAll modifications to the integrated child seat must be carried out by a
specialist workshop.
xReplace the child seat or any seat components damaged or involved in
an accident.
WARNING
Loose objects could fly uncontrollably around the vehicle interior and
cause injuries in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
xDo not leave toys or other hard, loose objects on the child seat or on the
seat while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING (continued)

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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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