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Folding the seats in the second row of seats for loading
●If necessary, open the belt loop and wind up the seat belt by hand.
● If it is necessary, remove the head rests on the integrated child seats
then rein s
talled the integrated child seats ⇒ page 46.
● If necessary, raise the armrests.
● Remove objects from the footrest area in front of and behind the rear
seat ⇒  .
● Move the rear seat all the way back.
● Push the head restraint down as far as it will go ⇒ page 10.
● In the mid

dle seat, close the drinks carrier in the rear of the centre con-
sole, if
necessary.
● Pull lever ⇒ fig. 89 1 back and fold the backrest forwards. The com-
pl et

e rear seat folds forward ⇒  .
● Fold the backrest forwards until it locks into the load surface position
B .
● If necessary, pull on the lever ⇒ fig. 90 2 to move the seat to the re-
quired po s

ition.
● When the seat is folded down, no adults or children should travel in it
⇒  .
Fo l

ding the seats in the third row of seats for loading
● If necessary, open the belt loop and wind up the seat belt by hand.
● Open the tailgate.
● Push the head restraint down as far as it will go ⇒ page 10.
● R

emove objects from the footrest area in front of and behind the rear
seat ⇒  .
● Remove objects from the space below the rear seat.
● Remove the attachment elements and supports for the net from the rail
sys t

em.
● Pull lever 1 back and fold the backrest forwards. The rear seat folds for-
war d

⇒  and the cushion also moves forward. ●
Fold the seat tray forward on top of the folded seat.
● When the se at

is folded down, no adults or children should travel in it
⇒  .
Puttin g the se

ats in the second row back in place
● Pull lever ⇒ fig. 89 1 upwards and place the seatback in vertical posi-
tion. The entir e se

at folds backwards.
● Pull on the rear seats and the backrest to ensure that they are correctly
locked in p
lace and that the safety belt protection is guaranteed for rear
seat passengers.
Putting the seats in the third row back in place
● Open the tailgate.
● Pull on the handle ⇒ fig. 90 2 to put the seat tray back in position.
● Pull on the handle 3 . The entire seat folds backwards.
● Press on the seat tray in the backrest until it is held in position by its
magnets.
● Open the s lidin

g door.
● Put the backrest into position and press firmly until it clicks into place.
● Pull on the rear seats and the backrest to ensure that they are correctly
locked in p
lace and that the safety belt protection is guaranteed for rear
seat passengers. WARNING
Folding and lifting the rear seats carelessly without paying attention
cou l

d cause serious injury.
● Never fold or lift the seats while driving.
● Do no trap or damage seat belts when raising the backrest.
● Keep your hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the hinges
and the seat loc
king mechanism when folding and unfolding. 

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● Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly slide and
c h
ange the way the vehicle handles.
● Secure all objects, little and large.
● Never secure a load that is too heavy for the fastening rings.
● Never secure a child seat to the fastening rings. Note
● The maximum load of the fastening rings is approximately 3.5 Kn (3.57
K p).
● Y

ou can find suitable transport straps and load securing systems at a
speci
alist workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Service. 
Rails and attachment system* Fig. 96 In the luggage
comp
ar

tment: System in-
cluding rails, adjustable
attachment elements 1 and adjustable tighten-
ing s
tr

aps 2 .
The rails and attachment system consists of four rails, movable attachment
elements, s tr

aps to be secured to the rails and a net with supports to cover baggage ⇒ page 135.

The rail and attachment system is designed to se-
cure light objects. If the seats in the third row are to be occupied by passen-
gers then attachment elements should never be placed in the section of the
rails close to the seats ⇒  .
Ins t

alling the attachment elements
● Fit the attachment element with the ruts facing upwards ⇒ fig. 96 1 to
the upper p ar

t of the guide and press downwards.
● Move the attachment element to the desired position.
● Always ensure that the attachment inserts into the guide system ⇒  .
Remo v

ing the attachment elements
● Remove the attachment element from the guide and pull downwards.
Securing a lo
ad
● Pull the strap through the attachment element and secure the load
⇒  .
WARNING
In case of an accident or sudden braking, the attachment elements in the
par t

s of the rails close to the seats of the third row could injure seat oc-
cupants.
● Whenever the seats on the third row are to be occupied, remove the
attachment
elements from the rails or move them all the way back. WARNING
Movable attachment elements that are not secured correctly can be re-
le a

sed from the guide in case of sudden braking or accident. As a result,
objects may be fired through the passenger compartment causing seri-
ous injury or death.
● Always ensure that the movable attachment elements are correctly in-
serted int
o the guides. 

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Seats and storage compartments WARNING
Unsuitable or damaged ropes or straps may be released in case of sud-
den brak in
g or an accident. As a result, objects may be fired through the
passenger compartment causing serious injury or death.
● Always use the attachment straps of the rail and attachment system.
● Secure the attachment straps firmly to the attachment elements.
● Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly slide and
chan
ge the way the vehicle handles. WARNING (Continued)
● Sec ure all objects, little and large.
● Nev
er sec

ure a child seat to the attachment elements. CAUTION
● The attachment elements placed on the rail system can be damaged
when f o

lding down seats from the third row or putting them back into posi-
tion and these can also damage the seats themselves. Before folding down
or repositioning the seats, remove the attachment elements and supports
for the net from the rail system. 
Baggage net* Fig. 97 Hook the baggage net
A and use it as a bag
B .
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Baggage net supports that are not secured correctly can be released from
the guide in ca se of
the sudden braking or accident. As a result, objects
may be fired through the passenger compartment causing serious injury
or death.
● Always ensure that the baggage net supports are correctly inserted
into the rai
ls; the red mark should not be visible.
● Never secure a child seat to the baggage net supports. CAUTION
● The baggage net supports placed on the rail system can be damaged
when f o

lding down seats from the third row or putting them back into posi-
tion and these can also damage the seats themselves. Before folding down
or repositioning the seats, remove the baggage net supports from the rail
system. Retaining hooks Fig. 99 In the luggage
comp
ar
tment: retaining
hooks.
On the right-hand side of the luggage compartment, there are folding re-
taining hook
s ⇒ fig. 99 that can be used to secure light shopping bags.
● Press the retaining hooks down ⇒ fig. 99 (arrow) and f
old them.
● Hook the bags in place.
● After use, raise the hooks again. WARNING
Never use these hooks to secure objects. In case of sudden braking or an
acc ident, the hook

s could rupture. CAUTION
The hooks can support a maximum of 2.5 kg (about 5 lbs). Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Storage compartments
Introduction Storage compartments must only be used to store light or small objects.
The front
c
entral armrest compartment houses the factory-fitted AUX-IN or
multimedia (MEDIA-IN) connection sockets.
The factory-fitted CD changer is located in the left-hand storage compart-
ment of the luggage compartment.
Additional information and warnings:
● Child seats (accessories) ⇒ page 39
● L

uggage compartment ⇒ page 125
● C

are and cleaning of the vehicle interior ⇒ page 249
● ⇒ 

Bookl et Radio or ⇒ Booklet navigation system WARNING
In the event of sudden braking movements or turns, loose objects may be
thro wn ar

ound the vehicle interior. This could cause serious injuries to
passengers and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Do not transport animals or place hard, heavy or sharp objects inside
the vehic
le in: open storage compartments, instrument panel, storage
tray, items of clothing or bags.
● While driving, always keep object compartments closed. WARNING
Objects falling into the driver's footwell could prevent use of the pedals.
This c

ould lead the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the
risk of a serious accident.
● Make sure the pedals can be used at all times, with no objects rolling
underneath them.
● The floor m

at should always be secured to the floor.
● Never place other mats or rugs on top of the original mat supplied by
the factor
y.
● Make sure that no objects can fall into the driver's footwell while the
vehicl
e is in motion. CAUTION
● Objects on the shelf could chafe against the wires of the heating ele-
ment in the r

ear window and cause damage.
● Do not keep heat-sensitive objects, food or medicines inside the vehi-
cle. He
at and cold could damage them or render them useless.
● Light-transparent objects placed inside the vehicle, such as lenses,
magnify
ing glasses or transparent suction caps on the windows, could con-
centrate the sun's rays and cause damage to the vehicle. Note
The ventilating slits between the heated rear window and the shelf must not
be co v

ered so that used air can escape from the vehicle. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Compartment on the centre console Fig. 104 Compartment
in the front
c
entre con-
sole.
There is an open compartment on the centre console ⇒ fig. 104 in which
there m
ay be a 12 volt socket ⇒ page 151. Compartment in the front central armrest Fig. 105 Storage com-
par
tment

in the front cen-
tral armrest.
To open, fully lift the central armrest in the direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 105.
T
o close, lower the central armrest. WARNING
The centre armrest may limit the freedom of movement of the driver's
arm and cau se a seriou

s accident.
● Keep the centre armrest compartments closed while the vehicle is in
motion. WARNING
The centre armrest is not designed for children to sit on! 
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Pull the lever to open ⇒ fig. 107.
Pr ess the cover upwards to close.
Vehicle wallet compartment
The glove compartment is designed to store the vehicle wallet.
The vehicle wallet should always be kept in the glove compartment. To store
the wallet, insert it sideways into the glove compartment.
Cooling the glove compartment
There is an air vent ⇒ fig. 108 A on the rear panel so that cooled air from
the clim at

e control system (this must be connected) is fed into the glove
compartment. Turn the air vent to open and close it. WARNING
The risk of serious injuries in the event of an accident during a sudden
brak in

g manoeuvre or turn is increased if the glove compartment is left
open.
● Keep the glove compartment closed while the vehicle is in motion. CAUTION
For structural reasons, some model versions will have gaps behind the
glov e c

ompartment into which small objects may fall. This could lead to
strange noises and damage to the vehicle. You should therefore not keep
very small objects in the glove compartment. Storage compartments in the rear floor area*
Fig. 109 Storage com-
par
tment

s in the floor
area of the second row of
seats.
Move the mat to one side (where applicable).
To open
, pull on the rear centre part of the cover ⇒ fig. 109 (arrow).
To close, press the cover down. WARNING
Make sure children are properly belted in and correctly secured to avoid
sever e or f

atal injuries while the vehicle is in motion.
● If you are using a child seat with a base or foot, always install this
base or f
oot correctly and safely.
● If the vehicle has a storage compartment in the foot well in front of
the las
t row of seats, this compartment cannot be used as designed; on
the contrary: It must be filled using the specially designed accessory so
that the base or foot is correctly supported by the closed compartment
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Seats and storage compartments WARNING (Continued)
secured when using a child seat with a base or foot then the compart-
ment c
o
ver could rupture in an accident and the child will be ejected and
suffer serious injury.
● Please read and observe the child seat manufacturer's handling in-
structions. 
Drawers* Fig. 110 Drawer under
the front
se

at.
There may be a drawer below the front seats.
Opening and clo
sing the drawer
To open, press the button on the drawer handle and pull the drawer out.
To close, push the drawer under the seat until it clicks into place. WARNING
If the drawer is open it could obstruct use of the pedals. This could result
in serious ac

cident.
● The drawers must remain closed while the vehicle is in motion. Other-
wise, the dr
awer and any objects in it could fall into the driver's footwell
and obstruct the pedals. 
Folding table* Fig. 111 Folding table
on the front
se

at.
Fold out the tabl
e by pulling on it ⇒ fig. 111 (arrow).
A cup holder is built into the folding table ⇒ page 148.
To fold it back , push the folding table down as far as possible ⇒ fig. 111.