2010 Seat Altea XL warning

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Technical Data
Stowage compartmentsStowage compartment on the front passenger sideThe compartment can be opened by pulling the lever ⇒fig. 102 .
WARNING
Always keep the stowage compartment cover closed while the vehicle is in
motion in order to reduce the risk of injury caused by a sudden braking or
by an accident.
Centre arm rest at front with stowage area
There is a stowage area in the armrest.– To open the stowage area, lift the armrest up in the direction of
the arrow ⇒fig. 103 and then lift the cover.
– To access the CD loader* or the lower stowage area, pull on the armrest cover without pressing on the button.
– To close the stowage area, push the armrest down.
WARNING
Always keep the stowage area closed while the vehicle is in motion to
reduce the risk of injury from the armrest during a sudden braking
manoeuvre or in the event of an accident.
Fig. 102 Passenger side:
stowage compartment
Fig. 103 Front armrest
with stowage area
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NoteThe CD changer is located in this compartment.Stowage areas under the front seats*
There is a stowage locker with a cover under each front seat.The drawer* ⇒fig. 104 is opened by pushing the button and putting the
cover back.
There are two open positions of 15 and 60 degrees depending on the pres-
sure applied to the cover. In the 60 degree position, the cover will collapse if
too much pressure is applied.
To close the drawer, press the cover until it locks into position.
WARNING
•The drawers will hold a maximum weight of 1.5 kg.•Do not drive with the drawer cover open. There is an injury risk for
passengers if the cargo is released in case of sudden braking or an
accident.
Folding table*
Folding tables are fitted to the rear of the front seat backrests.– To open the table, open it up in the direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 105 .
Fig. 104 Stowage area
under the front seats
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Fig. 105 Folding table of
front left seat
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WARNING
•The folding tables may not be folded down whilst the vehicle is in
motion and anyone is seated on the second row of seats. There is a risk on
injury during a sudden braking manoeuvre! The table must therefore be
closed and properly secured whilst the vehicle is in motion.•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.Caution
When driving, do not leave open cans in the cup holders. The drink might be
spilt on braking, for example, and could damage the vehicle.Roof stowage compartment*
There are four stowage compartments in the roof
– Press the button on the cover to open these compartments ⇒fig. 106 . The cover will then open.
– To close the cover, press it up until it engages.
WARNING
Always keep the stowage area cover closed while the vehicle is in motion
to reduce the risk of injury during a sudden braking manoeuvre or in the
event of an accident and to prevent any items from being thrown through
the vehicle interior.
Fig. 106 Roof stowage
compartments
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Luggage compartment retaining 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. 109 .
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 287.
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. 109 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. 110 .
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. 110 Front drink
holder
Fig. 111 Opening the
rear drink holdersFig. 112 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. 111 .
– To close, lift the Drink holder*/ armrest* in the direction of the arrow ⇒page 144, fig. 112 .
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 stowag e 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 section of the back rest.
– Fit the mobile stowage compartment mounting plate ⇒fig. 114 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.
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A2
Fig. 113 Mobile stowage
compartment Installation
Fig. 114 Mobile stowage
compartment mounting
plate
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Opening
– Lift the cover , in area ⇒page 146, fig. 115 .
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. 116, it must be removed from its
compartment on the side of the mobile stowage compartment and fitted into
compartment ⇒page 146, fig. 116 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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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. 117 .
– 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. 118 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. 117 Ashtray located
in the front drink holder
Fig. 118 The cigarette
lighter is located in the
electric socket on the
front of the centre console
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