2010 Seat Alhambra remove seats

Seat belts17
Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a
xAlways have damaged seatbelts replaced immediately by seat belts
approved for the vehicle in question by SEAT. Seat belts which have been
worn in an accident and stretched must be replaced by a qualified work-
shop. Renewal may be necessary even if there is no apparent damage. The
belt anchorage should also be checked.
xNever attempt to repair, modify or remove a seat belt yourself. All
repairs to seat belts, retractors and buckles must be carried out by a
specialist workshop.
Warning lamp
Some control and warning lamps on the instrument panel will come on to
check certain functions when the ignition is switched on. They will switch off
after a few seconds.
A signal will be heard for a maximum of 90 seconds if the seat belts are not
fastened as the car drives off and reaches a speed of more then 25 km/h or if
the seat belts are unfastened while the vehicle is in motion. The seat belt
warning lamp
h will also flash.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 3 Warning lamp on
the instrument panel
Lights up
or
flashesPossible causeSolution
h
Driver's seat belt not fastened
or front passenger's seat belt
not fastened if the front pas-
senger's seat is occupied.
Fasten seat belts!
hObjects on the front passen-
ger's seat.Remove any objects from the
front passenger's seat and store
them safely.
Fig. 4 Example of seat
belt status display for the
rear seats (here, a 7-seat
vehicle) on the instrument
panel. above the second
row and below the third
row of seats.

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a
WARNING
Never adjust the belt height while the vehicle is in motion.
Seat belt tensioners
Automatic belt retainer, belt tension device, belt tension
limiter
Seat belts are part of the vehicle safety concept Ÿpage 33 and consist of the
following important functions:
Automatic belt retainer
Every seat belt is equipped with an automatic belt retainer on the shoulder
belt. If the belt is pulled slowly or during normal driving, the system allows for
total freedom of movement on the shoulder belt. However, during sudden
braking, during travel in mountains or bends and during acceleration, the
automatic belt retainer on the seat belt is locked is pulled quickly.
Belt tension devices
The seat belts on the front seats and the outer seats of the second row are
equipped with belt tension devices.
Sensors will trigger the belt tension devices during severe head-on, lateral
and rear collisions and retract and tighten the seat belts. If the seat belt is
loose, it is retracted to reduce the forwards movement of occupants or move-
ment in the direction of the collision. The belt tension device works in combi-
nation with the airbag system. The belt tension device will not be triggered in
the event of the vehicle overturning if the side airbags are not deployed.
If the belt tension device is triggered, a fine dust is produced. This is normal
and it is not an indication of fire in the vehicle.Belt tension limiter
The belt tension limiter reduces the force of the seat belt on the body in the
event of an accident.
Note
The relevant safety requirements must be observed when the vehicle or
components of the system are scrapped. A qualified workshop is familiar with
these requirements Ÿpage 27.
Service and disposal of belt tension devices
If you work on the belt tension devices or remove and install other parts of the
vehicle when performing other repair work, the seat belt may be damaged.
The consequence may be that, in the event of an accident, the belt tension
devices function incorrectly or not at all.
So that the effectiveness of the belt tension device is not reduced and that
removed parts do not cause any injuries or environmental pollution, regula-
tions must be observed. These requirements are known to qualified dealer-
ships.
WARNING
Improper handling and homemade repairs of seat belts, automatic belt
retainers and tension devices increase the risk of sustaining severe or fatal
injuries. The belt tension device may fail to trigger or may trigger in the
wrong circumstances.
xNever attempt to repair, adjust or remove or install parts of the belt
tension devices or seat belts. Any work must be performed by a qualified
workshop only Ÿpage 285.
xBelt tension devices and automatic belt retainers cannot be repaired
and must be replaced.

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a In a side collision, the side airbags are triggered on the affected side of the
vehicle, thus reducing the risk of injury to passengers on that side.
WARNING
The airbag is deployed at high speed in fractions of a second.
xAlways keep the deployment areas of the side airbags free.
xOccupants of the front and outer rear seats must never carry any other
people, pets or objects in the deployment space between them and the
airbags.
xThe built-in coat hooks should be used only for lightweight clothing. Do
not leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
xDo not mount accessories on the doors.
xOnly used protective covers for the seats that are approved for the
vehicle. Otherwise, the side airbag would be obstructed when deployed.
WARNING
Incorrect handling of the driver's and front passenger's seat could prevent
the side airbag from deploying properly and cause severe injuries.
xNever remove the front seats of the vehicle or modify any of their
components.
xGreat forces must not be exerted on the backrest bolsters because the
side airbags might not deploy correctly, might not deploy at all or might
deploy unexpectedly.
xAny damage to the original seat upholstery or around the seams of the
side airbag units must be repaired immediately by a qualified workshop.
WARNING (continued)

Child safety 54
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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ACA3
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ABFig. 32 Integrated child
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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Note
Seat adjustment is stopped when the engine is started.
Adjusting the rear seats
Caution
Tilting the backrest of the second row of seats fully back could damage the
luggage compartment tray. Remove the tray before adjusting the backrest.
Caution
Objects in the luggage compartment could cause damage when moving the
rear seats forwards or backwards.
Fig. 84 Adjusting rear
seats.
Ÿpage
134,
fig. 81FunctionNecessary operations
Adjusting the backrest
angle.
Pull the lever and adjust the backrest
to the required position Ÿ. The
backrest must be engaged when the
lever is released! There is a handle
instead of the lever on the third row of
seats and on the central seat of the
second row. It is used in the same
manner as the lever.
On the second row of
seats of the 6-seat ver-
sion only: Adjusting the
armrest.
Turn the wheel under the armrest.
On the second row of
seats only: Moving the
seat backwards or for-
wards.Pull the lever and move the seat for-
wards or backwards. The seat must be
engaged when the lever is released!
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Convenient entry function for the third row of seats
The outer seats of the second row can be folded to make it easier to get in and
out of the third row of seats.
Folding down the seat of the second row
xIf necessary, open the belt loop and wind up the seat belt by hand.
xIf necessary, remove the side head restraint of the integrated child seat
Ÿpage 52.
xIf necessary, raise the armrests.
xRemove any objects located in the floor area of the second row of seats,
where applicable Ÿ.
xPush the head restraint down as far as it will go Ÿpage 10.
xPush the lever Ÿfig. 87 forwards and fold the backrest of the rear
seat. The seat can still be moved forwards when rear seat is folded completely
forwards Ÿ.
xAlways take care when entering and leaving the vehicle Ÿ.Repositioning the seat of the second row
xLift the backrest of the rear seat in an upright position. The entire seat
folds backwards Ÿ.
xMake sure that the rear seat is securely engaged so that the seat belts can
provide proper protection in the rear seats. The red mark Ÿfig. 87 should
no longer be visible Ÿ in “Folding down rear seats to create load space”
on page 147.
Emergency exit function
If the lever Ÿfig. 87 does not work, e.g. after an accident, the seats on
the second row can be folded forwards from the third row to allow occupants
of the third row of seats to get out of the vehicle Ÿ.
xPull handle Ÿfig. 87 back and fold the backrest of the rear seat. The
complete rear seat folds forward Ÿ.
WARNING
Careless or uncontrolled use of the convenient entry assistant may result
in severe injury and accident.
xNever use the convenient entry function when the vehicle is in motion.
xAvoid trapping or damaging the seat belt when folding the rear seats
back.
xKeep your hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the hinges
and the seat locking mechanism when folding and unfolding.
xMats or other objects can be caught in the hinges of the backrests or
rear seat. This could prevent the backrest from locking safely when posi-
tioned upright.
xAll backrests must engage correctly for the seat belts on the rear seats
to work properly. When the backrest of an occupied seat is not correctly
locked in place, the passenger can be thrust forward with the backrest in
case of sudden braking, sudden manoeuvres or an accident.
Fig. 87 Second row of
seats: convenient entry
function controls.
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A2
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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a
xA red mark on the side of the seat Ÿpage 140, fig. 87 indicates
that the backrest is not engaged. The mark is no longer visible when the
backrest is correctly engaged.
xIf the backrest or seat are folded down and are not correctly locked in
place, no passenger should use them.
xWhen getting in or out, never lean or hold onto the folded seat on the
second row of seats.
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.
Caution
Before folding down the rear backrest for returning it to its position, adjust
the front seats so that the head restraints and seatbacks do not hit off each
other when folding and unfolding.
Caution
Any objects located in the floor area of the second row of seats may be
damaged on folding the rear seat forwards. Remove any objects before
folding the seat down.
Folding the backrest of the front passenger's seat
The backrest of the front passenger's seat can be folded and locked horizon-
tally.
WARNING (continued)
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Fig. 88 Folding the back-
rest of the front
passenger's seat.
Fig. 89 Unlocking the
folding backrest of the
front passenger's seat.