2011 Seat Exeo ST Owner's manual

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Fastening rings
There are four fastening rings in the luggage compartment,
which can be used to secure loads.
Fig. 117 Location of fas-
tening rings in luggage
compartment
– Use the fastening rings to secure the load ⇒ fig. 117 -arrows-.
– Please refer to the safety notes ⇒ page 17. Luggage net*
The luggage net can be used to secure and retain light items
in the luggage compartment.
Fig. 118 Stretched lug-
gage net
Luggage net
– Secure the luggage net to the four fastening rings -arrows-
⇒ fig. 118.
The luggage net can be attached to the fastening rings in the bottom of the
luggage compartment panel.
WARNING
The luggage net should only be used to hold objects weighing up to 5 kg.
Heavier objects cannot be safely secured (risk of injury).

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Retaining strap*
The retaining strap can be used to secure items of luggage
to the right-hand side lining in the luggage compartment.
Fig. 119 Retaining strap
attached to right-hand
side lining
– Hook the retaining strap into housing A
or B ⇒ fig. 119.
You can attach the strap to the top or bottom housing, depending on the
size of the object you wish to secure.
To secure shorter objects, the retaining strap can also be attached to the
centre. However, this is only possible if the strap is attached to housing B
.
WARNING
The retaining strap should only be used to hold objects weighing up to 5
kg. Heavier objects cannot be safely secured (risk of injury).
 Luggage compartment cover*
The cover blocks the view into the luggage compartment.
Fig. 120 Tailgate open
with luggage compart-
ment cover closed
Pulling out the luggage compartment cover
– Using handle A
⇒ fig. 120, pull the rolled-up cover evenly to-
wards the rear of the vehicle.
– Insert the ends of the bar into the grooves in the left and right-
hand side trim -arrows-.
Retracting the luggage compartment cover
– Lift the bar out of the grooves in the side trim.
– Let the cover roll up slowly.
Removing and installing the luggage compartment cover ⇒ page 146

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WARNING
The luggage compartment cover should not be used as a storage shelf.
Articles placed on this cover could cause injury to vehicle occupants in an
accident or if the brakes are applied suddenly.

Net partition*
The net partition prevents loose objects in the luggage com-
partment from being thrown forward into the passenger
compartment (e.g. under sudden braking).
Fig. 121 Retainers for
the net partition
Pulling out and securing the net partition
– Pull the net up as far as it will go.
– Engage the ends of the bar in the retainers B
⇒ fig. 121.Using the net partition with the rear backrest folded down
–
Fold down the rear backrests ⇒ page 148.
– Pull the net upwards.
– Engage the ends of the bar in the retainers A
⇒ fig. 121.
Retracting the net partition
– Unhook the bar from the retainers.
– Let the net retract slowly.
Removing and installing the net partition ⇒ page 146.
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Removing and installing luggage compartment cover / net
partition
The luggage compartment cover / net partition can only be
removed when the rear backrests are folded forwards.
Fig. 122 Removing lug-
gage compartment cov-
er / net partition
Fig. 123 Installing lug-
gage compartment cov-
er / net partition Removing luggage compartment cover / net partition
–
Open the right-hand rear door.
– Fold down the backrests ⇒ page 148.
– Pull the net partition in the direction indicated ⇒ fig. 122 and
lift it out of the retaining rails.
Installing luggage compartment cover / net partition
– Open the right-hand rear door.
– Fold down the backrests ⇒ page 148.
– Fit the net partition A
on the backrest so that the retainers Bare located next to the retaining rails C ⇒ fig. 123.
– Push the luggage compartment cover / net partition towards
the left-hand side of the vehicle as far as it will go. 

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Luggage compartment liner*
You can use the liner to protect the inside of the luggage
compartment when carrying wet or dirty items.
Fig. 124 Floor panel
raised
Fig. 125 Floor panel re-
moved for increased lug-
gage space Lifting the floor panel
–
Open the tailgate.
– Take hold of handle A
⇒ fig. 124, lift the floor panel B and
line up the bottom corners of the floor panel with the recesses C
.
– Put the items you are transporting onto the luggage compart-
ment liner
Folding the floor panel
– Open the tailgate.
– Take hold of the handle A
⇒ fig. 124 and fold out the floor
panel as far as the rear backrest.
Removing the floor panel
– Open the tailgate.
– Take hold of the handle A
⇒ fig. 124 and fold out the floor
panel as far as the rear backrest.
– Pull the complete floor panel towards the rear of the vehicle so
it comes out of the retainers D
⇒ fig. 125.
Small items can also be stored under floor panel B
⇒ fig. 124.
The space available for carrying items in the luggage compartment liner can
be increased by folding out the floor panel or removing it completely.
CAUTION
When the floor panel is folded out to the upright position you should not
transport items weighing more than 7.5 kg, or items which exceed 2/3 of
the height of the upright floor panel. 
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Note
It is advisable to secure the items by means of a strap secured to the fasten-
ing rings on the left and the right hand side. 
Side storage compartment
The CD-ROM player for the navigation system* is located in
the left side compartment of the luggage compartment.
Fig. 126 Luggage com-
partment: Side trim with
closed storage compart-
ment
– To open the storage compartment, pull the handle forwards
⇒ fig. 126.
CD-ROM player for navigation system*
The CD-ROM player for the navigation system is located in this storage com-
partment in the luggage compartment. Separate operating instructions are
enclosed for this system. Extending the luggage compartment
The two sections of the backrest can be folded forwards ei-
ther together or separately to increase the capacity of the
luggage compartment.
Fig. 127 Backrest re-
lease lever
Folding the backrest forwards
– Press the release lever A
⇒ fig. 127 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 B should no longer be visible when the
backrest is properly secured. 

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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
belts for the outer rear seats are in their guides, so that they cannot be
caught up and damaged in the catches for the backrest. Ski bag*
You can use the ski bag to transport skis or other extra-long
objects safely inside the vehicle without soiling or damag-
ing the upholstery.
Fig. 128 Detailed view of
the rear of the rear back-
rest: Ski bag cover
Fig. 129 Fastening the
ski bag in the seatbelt
buckle
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Loading
–Open the tailgate.
– Press the release catch for the ski bag cover ⇒ fig. 128 -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 com-
partment into the ski bag ⇒ 
.
Securing
– Insert the fastening belt A
⇒ fig. 129 of the ski bag into the
centre seat belt buckle B.
– Pull the free end of belt C
to tighten.
Storing
– Close the cover of the load-through hatch in the luggage com-
partment.
– Carefully fold away the ski bag.
– Close the inside cover of the load-through hatch from the pas-
senger compartment.
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 rack / roof rails* Description
Additional luggage can be carried on the roof rack.
Note the following points if you intend to carry loads on the roof:
● We recommend using the cross bars from the of SEAT Genuine Accesso-
ries range.
● These cross bars form the basic elements of a complete roof rack sys-
tem. For safety reasons, however, the corresponding additional fastenings
must be fitted to carry luggage, bicycles, surfboards, skis and boats. All the
components of this system are available from Authorised Service Centres.
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. 