2011 Seat Altea XL Owner's Manual

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Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Folding the seat backrests down – Pull the loop on the side of the seat ⇒fig. 100 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. 101 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. 100 Folding or
opening the rear seat
backrests
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Fig. 101 Folding or
opening the front seat
backrests
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144Storage compartmentStorage compartment on the front passenger side The compartment can be opened by pulling the lever ⇒fig. 102 .
WARNING
Always keep the storage 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 armrest at front with storage area
There is a storage area in the armrest.– To open the storage 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 storage area, pull on the armrest cover without pressing on the button.
– To close the storage area, push the armrest down.
WARNING
Always keep the storage 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:
storage compartment
Fig. 103 Front armrest
with storage area
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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. 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 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. 105 .
Fig. 104 Storage area
under the front seats
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Fig. 105 Folding tray on
the front left seat
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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. 106 . 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. 106 Roof storage
compartments
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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. 107 .
–Fit the separator ⇒fig. 108 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.
– Secure objects in the luggage compartment with suitable straps on the fastening rings.
Note•Do not exceed the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle
⇒ page 293.
Fig. 107 Variable
luggage compartment
floor storage compart-
mentFig. 108 Variable
luggage compartment
floor storage compart-
ment
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148Luggage compartment 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•Do not exceed the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle
⇒ page 293.
Other storage areasOther storage 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 dash panel. 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 storage
areas into the driver footwell 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 br aking manoeuvres or accidents, espe-
cially those involving airbag deployment, these objects could injure the
vehicle occupants.
Fig. 109 Retaining net
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Front drinks holdersIn 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
holders
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 149,
fig. 111 .
– To close, lift the Drink holder*/ armrest* in the direction of the arrow ⇒page 149, 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 148.Multi-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. 114 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.
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A2
Fig. 113 Mobile storage
compartment. Installation
Fig. 114 Mobile storage
compartment mounting
plate
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