2010 Seat Altea Owner's Manual

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Technical Data
Luggage compartment net
There is a retaining net in the luggage compartment for
securing objects.– Use the fastening rings located on the side of the luggage
compartment to attach the retaining net ⇒ fig. 108.
Note•The folding table is designed for a maximum load of 50 kg. For heavier
loads fold up the table and remove.•Do not exceed the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle
⇒ page 285.
Other stowage areasOther stowage areas can be found:•in the centre console,•in the door trims (front and rear),•in the side trims of the luggage compartment,•in the spare wheel recess in the luggage compartment (only on vehicles
with an optional anti-puncture kit*.
The clothes hooks are located on the rear roof handles.WARNING
•Do not store loose objects on the dashboard. These objects could be
flung through the passenger compartment when the vehicle is moving (e.g.
while accelerating, braking or cornering) and distract the driver. Risk of
accident.•Ensure that no objects can fall from the centre console or other stowage
areas into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. In the event of a
sudden braking manoeuvre, you will not be able to use the brake, clutch or
accelerator. Risk of accident.•Clothing hung on the coat hooks must not restrict the driver's view.
Risk of accident. The coat hooks are intended only for use with light arti-
cles of clothing. Do not leave any hard, sharp or heavy objects in hanging
articles of clothing. During sudden braking manoeuvres or accidents, espe-
cially those involving airbag deployment, these objects could injure the
vehicle occupants.
Fig. 108 Retaining net
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144Drinks holders at the frontIn the centre console, in front of the gear lever, there are two drink holders
⇒ fig. 109.
WARNING
•Never place hot drinks in the drink holders. During normal or sudden
driving manoeuvres, sudden braking or an accident, the hot drink could be
spilled. Danger of scalding.•Never use rigid materials (for example, glass or ceramic), these could
cause injury in the case of an accident.
Rear drink holder* / Armrest*
Fig. 109 Front drink
holder
Fig. 110 Opening the
rear drink holdersFig. 111 Rear
armrest/drink holder
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Opening and closing the armrest* / drink holder*
– To open, pull the loop in the direction of the arrow ⇒page 144,
fig. 110 .
– To close, lift the Drink holder* / armrest* in the direction of the arrow ⇒page 144, fig. 111 .
WARNING
Ensure that the load in the luggage compartment is correctly secured with
the retainer net when travelling with the armrest down ⇒page 143.Multi-purpose* mobile stowage compartment - Fitting and removal
This stowage compartment may only be placed in the central
area of the rear seat
Fitting mobile stowage compartment
– Fold down the small section of the rear seat back rest, in order to
access the large sectio n of the back rest.
– Fit the mobile stowage compartment mounting plate ⇒fig. 113 from the inside of the vehicle, through the rear
section of the seat. It should be fitted between the back rest and
the seat, in the central seat area.
– Push the plate until it clips the cushion frame. The rings of the mobile stowage compartment mounting plate appear at the front
of the seat.
– If it is difficult to make the plate clip, tilt the rear back rest of the large section forwards slightly and then lean the back rest back-
wards to make the fitting of the mobile stowage compartment
onto the mounting plate easier.
A1
A2
Fig. 112 Mobile stowage
compartment Installation
Fig. 113 Mobile stowage
compartment mounting
plate
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146
– Place the mobile stowage compartment onto the foam of the central seat.
– Set both mounting pieces together ⇒page 145, fig. 112 ,
with both mounting rings ⇒ page 145, fig. 113 and press
hard until both the clips completely connect with the rings.
Removing mobile stowage compartment
– Pull each of the buttons ⇒ page 145, fig. 112 on the clips
(red buttons) forwards, until they snap out of place.
– Fold the larger seat down and remove the mobile stowage compartment mounting plate.
Multi-purpose* mobile stowage compartment - General information
This stowage compartment may only be placed in the central
area of the rear seat
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AG
AF
Fig. 114 Mobile stowage
compartment OpeningFig. 115 Mobile stowage
compartment Duties
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Technical Data
Opening
– Lift the cover , in area ⇒ page 146, fig. 114.
Closing
– Push the cover down, until it clips into place.Uses of the mobile stowage compartment•The front open glove box may be used to store small objects that will not
damage passengers in the event that the objects are flung around the interior
of the vehicle.•The drink holders are used for holding drink cans or cups.•The elastic belt on the side may be used for keeping papers and maga-
zines.•The tables may be used as a support for writing.
To use the table ⇒page 146, fig. 115, it must be removed from its
compartment on the side of the mobile stowage compartment and fitted into
compartment ⇒page 146, fig. 115 on the front section of the mobile
stowage compartment.
The table in the right-hand compartment is fitted in the left-hand compart-
ment of the front of the mobile stowage compartment and the table in the left-
hand compartment is fitted in the right-hand compartment.
The tables have two positions for use and cannot be interchanged.WARNING
•The mobile stowage compartment supports a maximum load of 5 kg. Do
not overload.•Do not drive when the cover of the mobile stowage compartment is
open.•Do not drive when the tables are set up for use.
•When the vehicle is moving, keep the tables stored inside the mobile
stowage compartment with the cover closed, and likewise when they are
not in use•Never place hot drinks in the drink holders. The drink may spill and
cause burns when the vehicle is moving.•Do not leave cans in the drink holder when the vehicle is in motion,
there is a danger that the can may be flung around the vehicle and cause
injury.•Make sure that the mounting plate is correctly clipped onto the cushion
frame.•When the plate is not in use, store inside the stowage compartment.•When the mobile stowage compartment is not in use, it should always
be fastened by the retaining net in the luggage compartment.Note
•Check that the mobile stowage compartment is correctly fitted, pulling it
forwards by the front glove box and checking that both safety clips are
correctly clipped onto the rings.
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ACAD
WARNING (continued)
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148Ashtrays*, cigarette lighter* and electrical
socketsAshtray* Opening and closing the ashtray
– To open the ashtray, lift the cover ⇒fig. 116 .
– To close, push the cover down.
Emptying the ashtray
– Extract the ashtray and empty it.
WARNING
Never put paper in the ashtray. Hot ash could ignite the paper in the
ashtray and cause a fire.
Cigarette lighter* – Press on the cigarette lighter ⇒fig. 117 to activate it ⇒.
– Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly.
– Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the cigarette on the glowing coil.
WARNING
•Improper use of the cigarette lighter can lead to serious injuries or start
a fire.•Using the lighter carefully. Carelessness or negligence when using the
cigarette lighter can cause burns, risk of injury.•The lighter only works when the ignition is turned on or the engine is
running. To avoid the risk of fire, never leave children alone inside the
vehicle.
Fig. 116 Ashtray located
in the front drink holder
Fig. 117 The cigarette
lighter is located in the
electric socket on the
front of the centre console
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Electrical sockets
Electrical equipment can be connected to any of the 12 volt
sockets.Electrical accessories may be connected to the 12 volt power point in the front
central console ⇒fig. 118 of the passenger compartment and that of the
boot* The appliances connected to each power point must not exceed a
power rating of 120 Watt.
WARNING
The current power points and the connected accessories will only operate
when the ignition is on or when the engine is running. Improper use of the
sockets or electrical accessories can lead to serious injuries or cause a fire.
To avoid the risk of injury, never leave children alone inside the vehicle.
Note
•The use of electrical appliances with the engine switched off will cause a
battery discharge.•Before using any electrical accessories, see the instructions on
⇒ page 218.Auxiliary audio connection (AUX-IN)*– Lift the AUX. cover ⇒fig. 119 .
– Insert the pin as far as possible (see Radio manual).
Fig. 118 Socket, centre
console, front
Fig. 119 Auxiliary audio
connection
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150AUX RSE connection*This connector may be used as an audio input (red and white connectors) or
audio and video connector (red, white and yellow connectors). For more
details about the use of this audio and video source, see the RSE manual.
MEDIA-IN* connectorFor information concerning the use of this equipment, please see the Radio
handbook.
Fig. 120 AUX RSE
connection
Fig. 121 Connection in
central armrest compart-
ment
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