2011 Seat Altea fold seats

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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Folding the seat backrests down – Pull the loop on the side of the seat ⇒fig. 99 In this position the backrest is locked. This is the reason why the loop located
o n the si d e of the sea t m us t be pulled in th e d ire ct io n of t he a r row to op e n t he
backrest.
WARNING
•You should check that the backrest has engaged properly in position
after the loop is released.•For safety reasons the locking system loops on the seats may not be
used to secure any items.
Folding the rear seat backrests down– Pull the loop on the side of the seat ⇒fig. 100 in the direc-
tion of the arrow and lift the seat backrest into position.
WARNING
•You should check that the backrest has engaged properly in position
after the loop is released.•For safety reasons the locking system loops on the seats may not be
used to secure any items.•After locking the seat backrest into position ensure that the seat belts
protrude from the seat.
Fig. 99 Folding or
opening the rear seat
backrestsA1
Fig. 100 Folding or
opening the front seat
backrests
A1
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Note
The CD changer is located in this compartment.Storage areas under the front seats*
There is a storage locker with a cover under each front seat.The drawer* ⇒fig. 103 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 tray*
Folding trays are fitted to the rear of the front seat backrests.– To open the tray, open it up in the direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 104 .
Fig. 103 Storage area
under the front seats
AA
Fig. 104 Folding tray on
the front left seat
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146
WARNING
•The folding trays 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 tray must therefore be closed and
properly secured whilst the vehicle is in motion.•Never place hot drinks in the cup 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 storage compartment*
There are four storage compartments in the roof
– Press the button on the cover to open these compartments ⇒fig. 105 . The cover will then open.
– To close the cover, press it up until it engages.
WARNING
Always keep the storage 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. 105 Roof storage
compartments
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Storage in the luggage compartment*
There is a variable storage area* in the luggage compartment
floor.
– Lift the luggage compartment floor and fold it back all the way
⇒fig. 106 .
– Fit the separator ⇒fig. 107 , into the side grooves depending
on the size of the objects to be transported. The on-board tool kit
and the spare wheel are located underneath the luggage
compartment.
Note•Do not exceed the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle
⇒ page 291.Luggage compartment net*
There is a retaining net in the luggage compartment for
securing objects.
Fig. 106 Foldable
luggage compartment
coverFig. 107 Luggage
compartment divider
AA
Fig. 108 Retaining net
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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
AH
AE
AG
AF
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Index
308Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Engine oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Engine oil pressure Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66, 87
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Environmental friendliness . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Environmental tip Avoiding pollution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Environmentally friendly driving . . . . . . . . . . . 207
ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88, 199 See also Electronic Stability Programme . . 172
Example of menu use Program a speed limit warning . . . . . . . . . . 69
To activate and deactivate the speed limit warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Example of the use of the menus Open the Configuration menu with the MFI lever68
Open the Configuration menu with the steering wheel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Examples of menu use Open the main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Open the winter tyres menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
To close the winter tyres menu . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Exhaust gas purification system . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218FFabric trim cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Fastening rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
First-aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Flexible service interval display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Fog lights with cornering function . . . . . . . . . . 123
Folding the seat backrests down . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Folding tray* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Front drinks holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Front passenger airbag deactivation . . . . . . . . . 44
Front reading lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Front seat adjustment Lumbar support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Fuel Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Fuel level Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Warning message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Fuel Tank Opening the fuel tank flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Fuel tank See Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Fuel: save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
GG 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Gear shift pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
General overview of the engine compartment 291
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Glow plug system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
GRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192HHandbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86, 187
Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
HBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Head restraints Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138, 139
Adjustment of the head restraint angle . . . 139
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Headlight flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Headlights Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Headlight washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Heated front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
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