2011 Seat Altea light

Seats and storage compartments
150Multi-purpose mobile storage compartment* - Fitting and removal
This storage compartment may only be placed in the central
area of the rear seat
Fitting mobile storage compartment
– Fold down the small section of the rear seat backrest, in order to
access the large section of the backrest.
– Fit the mobile storage compartment mounting plate ⇒fig. 113 from the inside of the vehicle, through the rear
section of the seat. It should be fitted between the backrest and
the seat, in the central seat area.
– Push the plate until it clips the cushion frame. The rings of the mobile storage compartment mounting plate appear at the front
of the seat.
– If it is difficult to make the plate clip, tilt the rear backrest of the large section forwards slightly an d then lean the backrest back-
wards to make the fitting of the mobile storage compartment
onto the mounting plate easier.
– Place the mobile storage compartment onto the foam of the central seat.
– Set both mounting pieces together ⇒fig. 112 , with both
mounting rings ⇒fig. 113 and press hard until both the clips
completely connect with the rings.
Removing mobile storage compartment
– Pull each of the buttons ⇒fig. 112 on the clips (red buttons)
forwards, until they snap out of place.
– Fold the larger seat down and remove the mobile storage compartment mounting plate.
Fig. 112 Mobile storage
compartment. InstallationFig. 113 Mobile storage
compartment mounting
plate
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AE
AG
AF
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152•When the vehicle is moving, keep the tables stored inside the mobile
storage compartment with the cover closed, and likewise when they are
not in use•Never place hot drinks in the cup holders. The drink may spill and cause
burns when the vehicle is moving.•Do not leave cans in the cup holders 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 storage compartment.•When the mobile storage compartment is not in use, it should always
be fastened by the retaining net in the luggage compartment.Note
•Check that the mobile storage compartment is correctly fitted, pulling it
forwards by the front glove compartment and checking that both safety clips
are correctly clipped onto the rings.
Ashtrays*, 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.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 116 Ashtray located
in the front drink holder
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Seats and storage compartments153
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
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 ca n 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.
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
centre console ⇒fig. 118 and in the luggage compartment*. The appliances
connected to each power point must not exceed a power rating of 120 Watt.
WARNING
The power sockets 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.
Fig. 117 The cigarette
lighter is located in the
electric socket on the
front of the centre console
Fig. 118 Electric socket,
centre console, front
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Rear shelfRemoving the shelf
– Unhook the loops ⇒fig. 123 from housings – Extract the cover from its slot, in its rest position and pull
outwards. The storage compartment should remain closed.
To remove the storage compartment
– Pull outwards until the compartment is freed from the pivot point ⇒fig. 124 .
WARNING
Do not place heavy or hard objects on the rear shelf, because they will
endanger the vehicle occupants in case of sudden braking.
Caution
•Before closing the tailgate, ensure that the rear shelf is correctly fitted.•An overloaded luggage compartment could mean that the rear shelf is not
correctly seated and it may be bent or damaged.•If the luggage compartment is overloaded, remove the tray.Note
•Ensure that, when placing items of clothing on the luggage compartment
cover, rear visibility is not reduced.•If the vehicle is fitted with a storage compartment*, it should only be used
to store the emergency triangles and light-weight articles.Roof rack*Please observe the following points if you intend to carry loads on the roof:•For safety reasons, only luggage racks and accessories approved by SEAT
should be used.
Fig. 123 Rear shelfFig. 124 Removing
storage compartment
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Air conditioning
166
button – Manual air recirculation mode
button – Heated rear window The heating will be switched off auto-
matically approximately 20 minutes after switching on. However, it may
be turned off by pushing the button. The button lights up yellow and the
symbol appears in the display.
button – Automatic temperature, ventilation and air distribution
control ⇒page 167
button - Dual zone synchroniser
button – Switches the 2C-Climatronic on and off ⇒page 168
Blower control ⇒page 168
button – Switches heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system
onWARNING
For road safety all windows must be clear of ice, snow, and condensation.
This is essential to ensure good visibility. Please familiarise yourself with
the correct operation of the heating and ventilation system, including the
anti-fog/defrost functions for the windscreens.
Note
Please observe the general notes ⇒page 169.
Viewing Climatronic information
Information about the Climatronic system can be displayed
on the radio or radio and navigation screen mounted at
factory.
A5

A6
=
A7
AUTO
A8
DUAL
A9
OFF
A10A11
AC
Fig. 130 Navigation
display with information
about the ClimatronicFig. 131 Radio display
with information about
Climatronic
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Air conditioning167
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
The LEDs on the Climatronic controls indicate that the selected function has
been activated.
In addition, the radio or radio and navigation displays mounted at factory
briefly display the current settings of the Climatronic if any are modified.
The symbols used on the radio or radio and navigation displays are the same
as the symbols used for the Climatronic controls.
Automatic mode
In automatic mode air temperature, air flow and distribution
are automatically regulated so that a specified temperature is
attained as quickly as possible and then maintained.The temperature can be adjusted separately for the left and right
sides of the vehicle interior.
Switching on automatic mode
– Press the button
⇒page 165, fig. 129 . “AUTO High” is
shown on the radio display (high fan speed).
– Press the button again ⇒page 165, fig. 129 . “AUTO Low”
is shown on the radio display (low fan speed).Depending upon the version and finish, the vehicle may include:
When a temperature of 22 °C (72 °F) is set in automatic mode a comfortable
interior climate is quickly reached. Therefore, we recommend you not to
change this ad just m en t, excep t as ne ce ssa r y to sui t in di vid ua l pre fe re nces o r
particular circumstances. The inside temperature can be set between +18 °C
(64°F) and +26°C (80°F). These are approximate temperatures and the actual temperature may be slightly higher or lower depending on the ambient
conditions.
Climatronic maintains a constant temperature. The temperature of the air
supplied to the interior, the blower speed and the air distribution are regu-
lated automatically. The system also considers the sunlight radiation, so
there is no need for manual readjustment. Therefore,
automatic mode almost
always provides the best comfort for the vehicle occupants throughout the
year.
Automatic mode is switched off whenever an adjustment is made using the
buttons for the air distribution, air flow or or the air recirculation button . The temperature will continue to be regulated within the parameters
manually selected by the user.
Note
There are two automatic modes:•Automatic mode LO: This calculates the air flow for two people.•Automatic mode HI: This calculates the air flow for more than two
people.
AUTOAUTO
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Air conditioning
168Manual mode
In manual mode you can adjust the air temperature, air flow and distribution as required.Switching on manual mode
– To enter manual mode, press one of the buttons ⇒ fig. 132 to
or press the air flow control . The selected function is
shown on the radio or navigator display.Te m p e r a t u r e
There are separate temperature selectors for the left and right sides of the
vehicle interior. The selected temperature is displayed above the selector.
The inside temperature can be set between +18°C (64°F) and +26°C (80°F).
These are approximate temperatures and the actual temperature may be
slightly higher or lower depending on the ambient conditions.
If a temperature below 18 °C (64 °F) is selected, the display switches to LO In
this setting the system runs at maximum cooling output and the temperature
is not regulated. If a temperature above 26 °C (80 °F) is selected, the display switches to HI
In
this setting the system runs at maximum heating output and the temperature
is not regulated.
Blower
The air flow may be adjusted freely using the control . Always have the
blower running at a low setting to ensure a constant flow of fresh air into the
vehicle. Pushing the button
– to the minimum -1, turns the Climatronic off.
Air distribution
The air distribution is adjusted using the buttons , and . It is also
possible to open and close some of the air vents separately.
Switching the air conditioning on and off
When the button is on (LED lit), the air conditioning system is on.
When the button is off (LED off), the air conditioning system is off.Fig. 132 On the dash panel: 2C Climatronic controls.
A1
A5
A10
A10


ACAC
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Driving
172•Adjust the driver seat or steering wheel so that there is a distance of at
least 25 cm between the steering wheel and your chest ⇒page 171,
fig. 134 . If you fail to observe the minimum distance, the airbag will not
protect you. Risk of fatal injury.•If your physical constitution does not allow you to maintain the
minimum distance of 25 cm, contact an Authorised Service Centre. The
Authorised Service Centre will help you to decide if special specific modifi-
cations are necessary.•If you adjust the steering wheel so that it points towards your face, the
driver airbag will not protect you properly in the event of an accident. Make
sure that the steering wheel points towards your chest.•When driving, always hold the steering wheel with both hands on the
outside of the ring at the 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock positions. Never hold the
steering wheel at the 12 o’clock positi on, or in any other manner (e.g. in
the centre of the steering wheel, or on the inside of the rim). In such cases,
if the airbag is triggered, you may sustain injuries to the arms, hands and
head.
SafetyElectronic Stability Programme (ESP)*
ESP helps make driving safer in certain situations.The Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) includes the electronic differential
lock (EDL), the traction control system (TCS), the brake assist system (BAS)
and the trailer stabilisation programme (TSP). The ESP function works
together with the ABS. Both warning lamps will light up if the ESP or ABS
systems are faulty.
The ESP is started automatically when the engine is started.
The ESP is always active, and cannot be switched off. With the ESP switch it is
only possible to switch TCS off.
The TCS can be deactivated when in cases where wheel sliding is desirable.
For example:•When driving with snow chains,
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 135 Detailed view of
the centre console: ESP
button
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