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128Seats and storage
Rear head restraints
Fig. 74 Rear centre head
restraint: release point
When transporting people in the back seat, place the head re-
straints of the occupied seats at a minimum of the next socket up
⇒ 
.
Adjusting the head restraints
– To set the head restraint higher, grasp the sides with both
hands and move it upwards, until you see it engage.
– To set the head restraint lower down, press the A
⇒ Fig. 74
button and move it downwards.
Removing the head restraint
To remove the head restraint, the corresponding backrest must be
partially folded forward.
– Unlock the backrest ⇒ page 132.
– Move the head restraint upwards until it arrives to the top.
– Press the A
⇒ Fig. 74 button while at the same time removing
the head restraint from the backrest ⇒ .–
Insert a screwdriver in the B
position of the hole while at the
same time removing the head restraint from the backrest ⇒ .
– Move the backrest until it engages properly ⇒ 
in Increase ca-
pacity of luggage compartment on page 133.
Fitting the head restraint
To mount the external head restraints, the corresponding backrest
must be partially folded forward.
– Unlock the backrest ⇒ page 132.
– Insert the head restraint bars into the guides until they percept-
ibly engage. It should not be possible to remove the head re-
straint from the backrest.
– Move the backrest until it engages properly ⇒ 
in Increase ca-
pacity of luggage compartment on page 133.
WARNING
● Please observe the general notes.
● Remove the rear head restraints only when it is necessary for the
placement of a child seat ⇒ page 47. After removing a child seat, remount
the head restraint immediately. Travelling with the head restraints re-
moved or improperly adjusted increases the risk of severe injuries.
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Seats and storage
Power socket
Electrical equipment can be connected to the 12 volt power
socket.
Fig. 75 Centre console:
front/rear 12-volt power
socket
– Remove the connector located in the centre console of the pow-
er socket ⇒ Fig. 75.
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the power socket.
Electrical equipment can be connected to the 12 volt power socket. The ap-
pliances connected to each power socket must not exceed a power rating of
120 Watt.
WARNING
The power socket works only when the ignition is on. Improper use may
cause serious injury or even fire. Children should therefore not be left in
the vehicle, unattended, if the button is also left behind. Otherwise there
is a possibility that they may be injured.
CAUTION
Always use the correct type of plugs to avoid damaging the sockets.
Note
The use of electrical appliances with the engine switched off will cause a
battery discharge. 
Storage
Drink holders
Fig. 76 Centre console:
Front drink holders
Front drink holders
– Place drinks in the holder ⇒ Fig. 76. Placement of two drinks is
possible. There is also the possibility of placing larger plastic
bottles in the trims of the doors. 
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WARNING
● Do not place any hot drinks in the drink holder while the vehicle is
moving. Hot drinks could spill and cause burns, which may cause an acci-
dent.
● Do not use hard china cups or glasses. These could cause injury in the
event of an accident.
CAUTION
You should avoid putting open drinks containers in the cup holders. The
drinks could otherwise spill over and cause damage to e.g. the electrical
equipment or the seat covers. 
Glove compartment
Fig. 77 Glove compart-
ment Open/close
–
To open the glove compartment, pull the handle in the direction
of the arrow.
– To close the glove compartment, move the cover upwards until
it engages.
The CD-ROM reader* for the SEAT navigation system* is found in the glove
compartment. Separate operating instructions are enclosed for this equip-
ment in the corresponding Instruction Manual.
WARNING
The cover of the glove compartment should always be closed while driv-
ing. Failure to do so could result in an accident.

Other storage compartments
You will find more object holders, compartments and supports in other
parts of the vehicle:
● In the top of the glove compartment in vehicles that do not have a CD
reader. The load must not exceed 1.2 kg.
● In the centre console under the centre armrest*.
● In the driver side panel there is a removable box for access to fuses and
relays. The load of the compartment should not exceed 0.2 kg.
● Coat hooks in the pillar B ⇒ 
.
● Other storage compartments are found in the rear seat, to the left and
the right of the seats. 

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WARNING
● Please make sure that any items of clothing hanging from the coat
hooks do not obstruct your view to the rear.
● The coat hooks should only be used for lightweight clothing. Do not
leave any heavy or sharp objects in the pockets.
● Do not use clothes hangers to hang up the clothing, as this could in-
terfere with the function of the head-protection airbags.

Roof carrier
Note the following points if you intend to carry loads on the roof:
● In your car only certain roof carriers should be used. Roof carriers are the
basis of a complete roof carrier system. To transport luggage and sports
equipment, additional structures/transport systems are needed. We recom-
mend roof carriers and structures from the SEAT accessories programme.
● When mounting the roof carrier, be sure to mount only on the points al-
ready provided on the roof. The front and rear attachment points are only
visible when the doors are open.
● The maximum permissible roof load for your vehicle is 75 kg. The load
limit applies to the combined weight of the roof carrier, the structures, and
load itself. However, check the load permitted by the specific loading sys-
tem being used. Permissible axle weight and permissible total weight for
your vehicle ⇒ page 267.
WARNING
● Take note of the mounting instructions for the roof carrier system. If
the carrier system and the roof load are not properly secured, items of
luggage could fall from the vehicle and cause an accident.
● When you use a roof carrier system the style of driving changes due
to a shift of emphasis and the larger surface area exposed to wind drag,
which could cause an accident. Therefore, it is essential to adjust your
speed and driving style accordingly, to avoid accidents.
CAUTION
Check that when the rear lid is open, it does not touch loads carried on the
roof. When a roof carrier is fitted, DO NOT open the panoramic roof*.
For the sake of the environment
Greater aerodynamic drag increases fuel consumption. For this reason you
should always take off the roof carrier when it is not in use. 
Luggage compartment
General notes
WARNING
The Safe driving chapter contains important information, tips, sugges-
tions and warnings that you should read and observe for your own safety
and the safety of your passengers ⇒ page 7.
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Luggage compartment cover
The luggage compartment cover blocks the view into the
luggage compartment.
Fig. 78 Rear lid open
with the luggage com-
partment cover
Removing
– Remove the straps A
and unfasten the cover of the support Bby pressing upwards in the direction of arrow 1.
Fitting
– Insert the cover horizontally so that it coincides with the “plate”
on the axis of the supports B
and press down until it engages.
– Attach the straps to the rear lid A
⇒ .
WARNING
● The luggage compartment cover must always be fixed properly (risk
of accident).
● The luggage compartment cover should not be used as a storage
shelf. Articles placed on this cover could cause injury to vehicle occu-
pants in an accident or if the brakes are applied suddenly.

Increase capacity of luggage compartment
The backrests can be folded forward individually or togeth-
er.
Fig. 79 Backrest release
lever
Folding the backrest forwards
– Slide the head restraint(s) downwards ⇒ 
page 128.
– Press the release lever A
in the direction indicated (arrow). 

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– Fold the backrest forwards.
Returning the backrest to its upright position
– Move the backrest until it engages properly ⇒ 
. The red mark-
ing on the tab B should no longer be visible when the backrest
is properly secured.
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 through the inte-
rior during sudden braking.
CAUTION
● With the backrest inclined there is a danger of damaging the rear head
restraints when adjusting the front seats backwards.
● When returning the backrest to an upright position, make sure that the
side seat belts are not caught up and damaged in the catches for the back-
rest. Fastening rings*
Fig. 80 Location of fas-
tening rings in luggage
compartment
– Secure the load using the fastening rings -arrows-.
– Please refer to the safety notes ⇒ page 17. 
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134Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Heating, ventilation, cooling
Introduction
Viewing Climatronic information
On the screen of Climatronic control unit and on the screen of the factory-
fitted Easy Connect system, the theoretical values of the temperature zones
are shown.
The unit of temperature measurement can be changed in the Easy Connect
system.
Dust and pollen filter
The dust and pollen filter with its activated charcoal cartridge serves as a
barrier against impurities in the air taken into the vehicle interior.
The dust and pollen filter must be changed regularly so that air conditioner
performance is not adversely affected.
If the filter loses efficiency prematurely due to use in areas with very high
levels of air pollution, the filter must be changed more frequently than sta-
ted in the Service Schedule.
Additional information and warnings:
● Easy Connect system
● Seat functions
● Windscreen wipers and washers
● Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior
WARNING
Reduced visibility through the windows increases the risk of serious acci-
dents.
● Always ensure that all windows are free of ice and snow, and that
they are not fogged, so as to maintain good visibility of everything out-
side.
● The maximum heat output required to defrost windows as quickly as
possible is only available when the engine has reached its normal run-
ning temperature. Only drive when you have good visibility.
● Always ensure that you use the heating system, fresh air system, air
conditioner and the heated rear window to maintain good visibility to the
outside.
● Never leave the air recirculation on for a long period of time. If the
cooling system is switched off and air recirculation mode switched on,
the windows can mist over very quickly, considerably limiting visibility.
● Switch air recirculation mode off when it is not required.
WARNING
Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and reduce driver concentration
possibly resulting in a serious accident.
● Never leave the fresh air fan turned off or use the air recirculation for
long periods of time; the air in the vehicle interior will not be refreshed. 

136Air conditioning
Control but-
tonAdditional information. Climatronic.
4Indications on the temperature display screen selected for
the right and left sides.

Defrost function. The air drawn in from outside the vehicle is
directed at the windscreen and air recirculation is automati-
cally switched off. To defrost the windscreen more quickly,
the air is dehumidified at temperatures over approximately
+3 °C (+38 °F) and the fan runs at maximum output.
The air is directed at the chest of driver and passengers by
the dash panel air vents.
Air distribution towards the footwell.
Upward air distribution.

Heated rear window: this only works when the engine is run-
ning and switches off automatically after a maximum of 10
minutes.
Air recirculation ⇒ page 141.
 Buttons for seat heating ⇒ page 126.
Press the button to switch on or off the cooling system.

Press the button to make maximum cooling capacity availa-
ble. The recirculation of air and the cooling system turn on
automatically and air distribution adjusts automatically to
the position  .

Transfer the driver side temperature settings to the passen-
ger side: when the button lamp is lit , the temperature
settings on the driver side also apply to the passenger side.
Press the button or the temperature control on the passenger
side in order to change the temperature on that side. The
button lamp is lit.
Control but- tonAdditional information. Climatronic.

Automatic adjustment of temperature, fan, and air distribu-
tion. Press the button to switch on the function. The button
will light up 
.

When the configuration button  is pressed the air condi-
tioner management menu will be shown on the Easy Connect
system screen.
Switching offTurn the fan control to the 0 position or press the button .
WARNING
Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and reduce driver concentration
possibly resulting in a serious accident.
● Never leave the fresh air fan turned off or use the air recirculation for
long periods of time; the air in the vehicle interior will not be refreshed.

Operating by using the Easy Connect* system (valid for
Radio Entry)
In the Easy Connect system it is also possible to perform various adjust-
ments to the Climatronic.
Open the air conditioner menu
● Press the Setup
button
● ALTERNATIVELY: press the MENU button in Easy Connect. With the rotat-
ing switch select the air conditioner menu and open it.
On the screen you can see and change the current settings, for example, the
temperature set for the driver side and for that of the passenger. 