2012 Seat Altea Owner's Manual

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Storage compartment under the front seats*
There is a storage compartment with a cover under each
front seat.
Fig. 103 Storage com-
partment under the front
seats
The drawer* ⇒ fig. 103 A
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 acci-
dent.
 Folding table*
Folding trays are fitted to the rear of the front seat backrests.
Fig. 104 Folding tray on
the front left seat
– To open the tray, open it up in the direction of the arrow
⇒ fig. 104.
WARNING
● The folding trays may not be folded down whilst the vehicle is in mo-
tion 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 drink 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. 
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Roof storage compartment*
There are four storage compartments in the roof
Fig. 105 Roof storage
compartments
– 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 compartment 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.
 Storage in the luggage compartment*
There is a variable storage compartment* in the luggage
compartment floor.
Fig. 106 Foldable lug-
gage compartment cover
Fig. 107 Luggage com-
partment divider
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– Lift the luggage compartment floor and fold it back all the way
⇒ fig. 106.
– Fit the separator A
⇒ 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 287. 
Luggage compartment net*
There is a storage net in the luggage compartment for secur-
ing objects.
Fig. 108 Luggage com-
partment net –
Use the fastening rings located on the side of the luggage com-
partment to attach the storage net ⇒ fig. 108.
Note
● Do not exceed the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle
⇒ page 287. 
Other storage compartments
Other storage compartments 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. 
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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 stor-
age compartments 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 braking manoeuvres or accidents, es-
pecially those involving airbag deployment, these objects could injure
the vehicle occupants.
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Front drinks holders
Fig. 109 Front drink
holders In the centre console, in front of the gear lever, there are two drink holders
⇒ fig. 109.
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.
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Rear cup holder*/ Armrest*
Fig. 110 Opening the
rear drink holders
Fig. 111 Rear armrest/
drink holder
Opening and closing the armrest*/ drink holder*
– To open, pull the loop in the direction of the arrow
⇒ fig. 110 1
. –
To close, lift the Drink holder*/ armrest* in the direction of the
arrow ⇒ fig. 111 2
.
WARNING
Ensure that the load in the luggage compartment is correctly secured
with the net* when travelling with the armrest down ⇒ page 145.
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Multi-purpose mobile storage compartment* - Installing
and removing
This storage compartment may only be placed in the central
area of the rear seat
Fig. 112 Mobile storage
compartment. Installa-
tion
Fig. 113 Mobile storage
compartment mounting
plate 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 H
⇒ fig. 113 from the inside of the vehicle, through the rear part
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 and 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 E
⇒ fig. 112, with both
mounting rings G ⇒ 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 F
on the clips (red buttons)
forwards, until they snap out of place.
– Fold the larger seat down and remove the mobile storage com-
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Multi-purpose mobile storage compartment* - General
information
This storage compartment may only be placed in the central
area of the rear seat
Fig. 114 Mobile storage
compartment. Opening
Fig. 115 Mobile storage
compartment. Functions Opening
–
Lift the cover B
, in area A ⇒ fig. 114.
Closing
– Push the cover down, until it clips into place.
Uses of the mobile storage compartment
● The front open glove compartment may be used to store small objects
that will not damage passengers in the event that the objects are flung
around the interior of the vehicle.
● The cup holders are used for holding drink cans or cups.
● The elastic belt on the side may be used for keeping papers and maga-
zines.
● The tables may be used as a support for writing.
To use the table C
⇒ fig. 115, it must be removed from its compartment in
the side of the mobile storage compartment and fitted into slot D
⇒ fig. 115 on the front section of the mobile storage compartment.
The table in the right-hand compartment is fitted in the left-hand slot of the
front of the mobile storage compartment and the table in the left-hand com-
partment is fitted in the right-hand slot.
The tables have two positions for use and cannot be interchanged.
WARNING
● The mobile storage compartment supports a maximum load of 5 kg.
Do not overload.
● Do not drive when the cover of the mobile storage compartment is
open.
● Do not drive when the tables are set up for use. 
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WARNING (Continued)
● 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 cush-
ion 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 storage 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. Ashtray*, cigarette lighter* and power points
Ashtray*Fig. 116 Ashtray located
in the front drink holder
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 ash-
tray and cause a fire.
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