2010 Seat Exeo fold seats

Seats and storage compartments
142Rear seat central head restraintRaising the head restraint
– Take hold of the sides of the head restraint with both hands.
– Pull the head restraint up as far as it will go.
Lowering the head restraint
–Press button ⇒fig. 113 and lower the head restraint.
Removing the head restraint
– Pull the head restraint up as far as it will go.
–Press button ⇒fig. 113 and pull out the head restraint.
Fitting the head restraint
– Insert the head restraint in its guides until it clicks into place. Press button and lower the head restraint.
When the rear seats are not occupied the head restraints should be moved to
the lowest position so that they do not obstruct the driver’s field of vision.ArmrestsThe armrest can be adjusted to several positions and incorpo-
rates a storage compartment.Adjusting the armrest
– To adjust the position of the armrest, fold the armrest all the way down.
– Then lift the armrest gradually until it engages in the desired position.
Opening the storage compartment
– Press the release lever ⇒fig. 114.
Fig. 113 Centre rear seat:
Head restraints
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Fig. 114 Armrest
between the driver seat
and front passenger seat
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144Extending the luggage compartment
The two sections of the backrest can be folded forwards either
together or separately to increase the capacity of the luggage
compartment.Folding the backrest forwards
– Press the release lever ⇒fig. 116 in the direction indicated
by the arrow.
– Fold down the backrest.
Returning the backrest to its upright position
– Push the backrest up until it engages securely ⇒ . The red
marking on the tab should no longer be visible when the
backrest is properly secured.
WARNING
•Make sure that the rear backrest is securely locked in position so that
the seat belt can provide proper protection on the centre rear seat.•The rear backrest must always be securely latched so that objects
stored in the luggage compartment will not fly forward during sudden
braking.Caution
When returning the backrest to an upright position, make sure that the seat
b e l t s f o r t h e o u t e r r e a r s e a t s a r e i n t h e i r g u i d e s , s o t ha t t h e y ca n n o t b e ca u g h t
up and damaged in the catches for the backrest.Rear shelf
The rear shelf behind the rear backrest can be used to store
light items of clothing.
WARNING
Do not store any heavy or hard objects on the rear shelf. These could cause
injury if the brakes are applied suddenly.
Caution
Please note that hard objects could chafe against the wires of the heating
element in the rear window and cause damage.
Note
Make sure that the slots between the rear window and the rear shelf are kept
clear to ensure unimpaired ventilation.
Fig. 116 Backrest release
lever
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Ski bag*
You can use the ski bag to transport skis or other extra-long
objects safely inside the vehicle without soiling or damaging
the upholstery.
Loading
–Open the tailgate.
– Press the release catch for the ski bag cover ⇒fig. 117 -arrow-
and swivel the cover downwards.
– Pull down the centre rear armrest.
– From the passenger compartment, press down the release catch for the ski bag cover and pull out the cover.
– Pull out and unfold the ski bag.
– The long items can now be loaded through the luggage compart- ment into the ski bag ⇒.
Securing
– Insert the fastening belt ⇒fig. 118 of the ski bag into the
centre seat belt buckle .
– Pull the free end of belt to tighten.
Storing
– Close the cover of the load-through hatch in the luggage compartment.
– Carefully fold away the ski bag.
– Close the inside cover of the load-through hatch from the passenger compartment.
Fig. 117 Detailed view of
the rear of the rear back-
rest: Ski bag coverFig. 118 Securing the ski
bag on the centre seat
belt buckle on the rear
seat bench
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WARNING
The ski bag must be secured in place with the fastening belt after it has
been loaded.
Note
Do not fold away the ski bag after use if it is still damp.Roof rackDescription
Additional luggage can be carried on the roof rack.Note the following points if you intend to carry loads on the roof:•There are aerodynamic drainage channels on the roof of the vehicle and,
therefore, normal roof racks cannot be used. We recommend using the basic
support units from the range of genuine SEAT accessories.•These basic supports are the base of a complete roof rack system. For
safety reasons, however, the corresponding additional fastenings must be
fitted to carry luggage, bicycles, surfboards, skis and boats. All the parts of
this system are available from SEAT Authorised Services.Caution
Any damage to the vehicle caused by the use of other types of roof rack or
incorrect installation will not be covered by the factory warranty. The roof rack
system must therefore be installed exactly according to the instructions
provided.
Attachment points
The roof rack must be attached at the marked points only.Installation
The feet of the support units must be fitted exactly between the points
marked with arrows on the roof sealing strip ⇒fig. 119 . The arrows are only
visible with the doors open.Roof load
Loads carried on the roof must be securely attached. The
vehicle’s handling is affected whenever you carry loads on
the vehicle.The authorised load on the roof of your vehicle is 75 kg. Use the weight of the
roof rack system and that of the load as a basis to calculate the roof load.
Fig. 119 Attachment
points for basic support
units
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Note
The use of electrical appliances with the engine switched off will cause a
battery discharge.230 volt socket for Europlug*
Electrical equipment can also be connected to the 230 volt
socket in the centre console.The 230 Volt socket can only be used when the engine is running
⇒.
In vehicles with folding cover:
– Hold the cover of the socket at the lower recess.
– Lift the cover to open ⇒ fig. 126. Inserting the Europlug
– Insert the Europlug in the socket. The childproof safety device on
the socket is deactivated.
– If necessary, press the Europlug as far as possible into the socket
to ensure it is correctly inserted and will not jump out of place
while driving over a bump or similar.
LED warning lamp above socket
Equipment which may be connected
The 230 volt socket can be used to connect electrical equipment with a Euro-
plug. Please note that the power consumption in this socket must not exceed
150 watts (peaks of 300 watts).
Even when more than one appliance is connected, the total consumption of
all the appliances must not exceed 150 watts. If necessary, please refer to the
manufacturer’s label to confirm the power consumption of the connected
equipment.
All connected appliances should be in perfect working order without any
faults.
WARNING
•Heavy appliances or connectors (for example, adapters) which hang
down directly from the Europlug socket may damage the socket with the
resultant risk of injury.
Fig. 126 Centre console:
230 volt socket
Steady green
light:
The childproof safety device is disconnected. The socket
is ready for use
Flashing red
light:
There is a fault, for example, disconnection due to
excess current or temperature
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