2012 Seat Altea XL roof

114Unlocking and locking
Roll-back function of the sliding/tilting sunroof*
Fig. 71 Roof lining de-
scription: sliding/tilting
sunroof rotary knob
Fig. 72 Emergency clos-
ing handle
The sliding/tilting sunroof has a roll-back function which prevents larger ob-
jects getting trapped when the roof is closed. The roll-back function does
not prevent fingers getting pinched against the roof opening. The sliding/ tilting sunroof stops and opens again immediately if it is obstructed when
closing.
If the sliding/tilting sunroof has been opened again by the roll-back func-
tion, it can be closed only by pressing the rotary button at the front in posi-
tion
A
⇒ fig. 71 until the sliding/tilting sunroof has closed fully.
Please
note that the sunroof will now close without the roll-back function.
Operation in the event of a breakdown
In case of a breakdown, the sunroof may be closed manually.
● Remove the plastic cover by inserting a screwdriver in the rear section.
● Remove the lever from the cover fastening, insert it in the opening as far
as possible (pushing against the spring) and close the sliding roof.
● Fit the lever back into position. 

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Lights and visibility
● The headlight flasher comes on for as long as you pull the lever – even if
no other lights are switched on. The warning lamp  then comes on in the
instrument panel.
● When the parking lights are switched on, the headlight and the tail light
on the corresponding side of the vehicle light up. The parking lights will on-
ly work if the key is removed from the ignition. If the lights are switched on,
an acoustic signal will be emitted while the driver door is open.
● If the turn signal lever is left on after the key has been taken out of the
ignition lock, an acoustic signal sounds when the driver door is opened.
This is a reminder to switch off the turn signal, unless of course you wish to
leave the parking light on. 
Interior lights
Front interior light type 1
Fig. 79 Interior roof trim:
front interior lights
The switch A
⇒ fig. 79 is used to select the following positions: Courtesy light position

Rocker switch in flat position (not activated). The interior lights are automat-
ically switched on when the vehicle is unlocked or the key removed from the
ignition. And turn off approx. 20 seconds after closing the doors. The interi-
or lights are switched off when the vehicle is locked or when the ignition is
switched on.
Interior light switched on 
Push the switch to the position .
Interior light switched off O
Push the switch to position O ⇒ fig. 79.
Note
If not all the vehicle doors are closed, the interior lights will be switched off
after approx. 10 minutes, providing the key has been removed and the cour-
tesy light position selected. This prevents the battery from discharging. 
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Front interior light type 2
Fig. 80 Interior roof trim:
front interior lights
The switch A
⇒ fig. 80 is used to select the following positions:
Courtesy light position 
Rocker switch in flat position (not activated). The interior lights are automat-
ically switched on when the vehicle is unlocked or the key removed from the
ignition. And turn off approx. 20 seconds after closing the doors. The interi-
or lights are switched off when the vehicle is locked or when the ignition is
switched on.
Interior light switched on 
Push the switch to the position .
Interior light switched off O
Push the switch to position O ⇒ fig. 80.
Note
If not all the vehicle doors are closed, the interior lights will be switched off
after approx. 10 minutes, providing the key has been removed and the cour-
tesy light position selected. This prevents the battery from discharging. 

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Lights and visibility
Front reading lights
Fig. 81 Interior roof trim:
front reading lights, type
1
Fig. 82 Interior roof trim:
front reading lights, type
2
Switching on the reading light 
Press the corresponding button ⇒ fig. 81 B
and ⇒ 
fig. 82 B to switch on
the reading light. Switching the reading lights off

Press the corresponding button to switch the reading light off. 
Rear interior and reading lights*
Fig. 83 Interior roof trim:
rear interior lights and
reading lights.
The switch ⇒ fig. 83 C
is used to select the following positions:
Interior light switched off 0
In switch position ⇒ fig. 83 1
, the interior and reading lights are switched
off.
Switching on the reading light 
Turn the switch to position 2
(left reading light) or to position 4 (right
reading light).
Courtesy light position 
Turn the control to position 3
. The interior lights are automatically switch-
ed on when the vehicle is unlocked or the key removed from the ignition.
The light turns off about 20 seconds after closing the doors. The interior 
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lights are switched off when the vehicle is locked or when the ignition is
switched on.
Interior lights or both reading lights switched on 
Turn the control to position 5
.
Note
If not all the vehicle doors are closed, the interior lights will be switched off
after approx. 10 minutes, providing the key has been removed and the cour-
tesy light position selected. This prevents the battery from discharging. 
Visibility Sun visors
Fig. 84 Sun visor on the
driver side The sun visors for the driver and the front passenger can be pulled out of
their mountings in the centre of the vehicle and turned towards the doors
⇒ fig. 84
1
The vanity mirrors in the sun visors have covers. When you open the cover
2, a lamp in the roof lights up.
The light* in the roof lining will go out when the vanity mirror cover is push-
ed back or the sun visor is pushed back up.
Note
The roof lamp will turn off about 10 minutes following the removal of the ig-
nition key. This prevents the battery from discharging. 
Sun blind*
The windows on the rear doors are fitted with a sun blind
Fig. 85 Rear door sun vi-
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Seats and storage compartments
Roof storage compartment*
There are four storage compartments in the roof
Fig. 106 Roof storage
compartments
– 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 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. 107 Variable lug-
gage compartment floor
storage compartment
Fig. 108 Variable lug-
gage compartment floor
storage compartment

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Seats and storage compartments
● 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 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.
 Front drinks holders
Fig. 110 Front drink
holders
In 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.
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Seats and storage compartments
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 compart-
ment cover, rear visibility is not reduced. 
Partition net*
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. 126 Partition net
Fig. 127 Anchor rings
for the separation net
– Pull the net from underneath between the backrest and the fold-
ing tray and fit it to the slots in the roof, first the right then the
left ⇒ fig. 126.
– Hook the belts into the front anchor rings to tense the net
⇒ fig. 127. 
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. 
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