2013 Seat Exeo warning

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WARNING
● The height of the driver seat must not be adjusted while driving. Fail-
ure to do so could result in an accident.
● Be careful when adjusting the seat height. Injuries can be caused if
the seat height is adjusted without due care and attention.

Adjusting the backrest angle
– Lean forwards to take your weight off the backrest.
– Turn the adjuster wheel 3
⇒ Fig. 104 to set the angle of the
backrest as required.
WARNING
The front seat backrests must not be reclined for driving. Otherwise, seat
belts and the airbag system might not protect as they should, with the
subsequent danger of injury.

Adjusting lumbar support*
– Do not exert any pressure on the backrest and turn adjuster
wheel 4 ⇒ Fig. 104 to adjust lumbar support.
As you make the adjustments, the curvature of the cushioned area of the
lumbar region becomes more or less acute. In this way, it adapts to the nat-
ural curvature of the spine. 

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Controls Seat adjustment
Backrest adjustment
Lumbar support*
WARNING
● The electrical seat adjustment also works when the ignition is off or
when the key is not in the ignition. To avoid accidental injuries, never
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
● For safety reasons, the seat must only be adjusted when the vehicle
is at a standstill. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
● Be careful when adjusting the seat height. Injuries can be caused if
the seat height is adjusted without due care and attention.

Adjusting the backrest angle
Fig. 107 Front seat:
Backrest adjuster switch
A
BC
–
Press the button in the appropriate direction of the arrow
⇒ Fig. 107 to adjust the backrest ⇒ .
WARNING
The front seat backrests must not be reclined for driving. Otherwise, seat
belts and the airbag system might not protect as they should, with the
subsequent danger of injury.

Lumbar support*
The lumbar support can be adjusted to fit the natural curve
of the spine.
Fig. 108 Front seat: Ad-
juster switch for lumbar
support
Adjusting the contour
– Press the front part of the adjuster switch ⇒ 
Fig. 108 to increase
the contour of the lumbar support. 

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system when the vehicle is being driven temporarily by a different driver
whose settings do not need to be stored in the memory.
Note
You can also use the remote control to call up the stored settings
⇒ page 139. 
Storing settings
The STOP button must be in its down position (pressed in) before
you can store the desired settings.
– Adjust the driver seat as required ⇒ page 135.
– Adjust both exterior mirrors ⇒ page 131.
– Press and hold the MEMO
button. At the same time, press one
of the memory buttons for at least a second.
– Release both buttons. The setting is now stored on the selected
memory button.
Any new setting selected automatically cancels the existing setting stored
on the memory button. It is best to begin with memory button No. 1 for the
first driver and then assign the other memory buttons to each subsequent
driver.
The seat and mirror positions are stored when the vehicle is locked with the
remote control and are assigned to the remote control key. The exterior mir-
rors adjust automatically to the previous position when you unlock the vehi-
cle; the driver seat adjusts automatically when you open the driver door.
However, this does not delete the settings stored in memory buttons 1 to 4.
These settings can be enabled at any time. Activating settings
Stored settings can be recalled using either the memory but-
tons or the remote control (remote control key).
Using the memory buttons
– If the driver door is open, press the desired memory button
briefly.
– If the driver door is closed, press and hold down the appropri-
ate memory button until the seat and exterior mirrors reach
their programmed positions.
Using the remote control
– Unlock the vehicle using the remote control and open the driver
door within the next ten minutes.
The seat adjustment will have to be called up using the memory buttons if
the driver door is not opened within 10 minutes after unlocking the vehicle
with the remote control.
WARNING
● For safety reasons, the seat must only be adjusted when the vehicle
is at a standstill. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
● In an emergency, the memory function can be stopped at any time by
pressing the STOP button or by briefly pressing any of the memory but-
tons.
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Luggage compartment
Loading the luggage compartment
Loads in the luggage compartment should be safely se-
cured.
Fig. 114 Position heavy
items as far forward as
possible.
To maintain safe handling on the road, please observe the follow-
ing points:
– Distribute the load evenly.
– Position heavy items as far forward as possible ⇒ Fig. 114.
WARNING
● Unsecured objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly shift
and cause changes in the handling of the vehicle.
● In an accident or a sudden manoeuvre, loose objects in the passenger
compartment can be flung forward and might injure vehicle occupants.
● Always keep all objects in the luggage compartment and use appro-
priate grips to secure them, particularly in the case of heavy objects.
● When you transport heavy objects, always bear in mind that a change
of the centre of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle handling.
● Please refer to the notes on ⇒ page 7.
Note
The tyre pressure must be adjusted according to the load. Consult the label
with the pressure values inside the fuel tank plug when required ⇒ Fig. 167. 

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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. 115 Backrest re-
lease lever
Folding the backrest forwards
– Press the release lever A
⇒ Fig. 115 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.
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
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. 
Rear shelf
The rear shelf behind the rear seat backrest can be used to
store light items of clothing.
WARNING
Do not store any heavy or hard objects on the rear shelf. These could
cause injury if the brakes are applied suddenly.
CAUTION
Please note that hard objects could chafe against the wires of the heating
element in the rear window and cause damage.
Note
Make sure that the slots between the rear window and the rear shelf are
kept clear to ensure unimpaired ventilation. 
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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. 116 Detailed view of
the rear of the rear back-
rest: Ski bag cover
Fig. 117 Securing the
ski bag on the centre
seat belt buckle on the
rear seat bench Loading
–
Open the rear lid.
– Press the release catch for the ski bag cover (arrow) and fold the
cover downwards ⇒ Fig. 116.
– 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. 117 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. 

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If less resistant systems are used, the roof rack must not be loaded to the
maximum weight permitted. If less resistant systems are used, these must
only be loaded to the maximum weight permitted indicated in the assembly
instructions.
WARNING
● Loads carried on the roof must be securely attached. Failure to do so
could result in an accident.
● Do not exceed the maximum roof load for the vehicle, the maximum
axle loads or the maximum gross vehicle weight. Failure to do so could
result in an accident.
● When transporting heavy or bulky loads on the roof, bear in mind that
the vehicle's handling is affected by the extra weight on the roof and a
possible susceptibility to cross winds. Adjust your speed and driving
style accordingly to avoid accidents.
For the sake of the environment
Roof racks are often left attached for convenience, even when they are not
being used. However, the increased air resistance means that the vehicle
uses more fuel. For this reason you should always take off the roof rack
when it is not in use. Drink holder
Front drink holder 
Fig. 119 Detailed view of
the dash panel: Drink
holder
– To open the drink holder, press the symbol  on the drink hold-
er lid ⇒ Fig. 119
– To close the drink holder, press it in until it engages.
WARNING
● Do not put any hot drinks in the drink holder while the vehicle is mov-
ing. You can be scalded if the hot liquid is spilt.
● Do not use hard china cups or glasses. These could cause injury in the
event of an accident.
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Drink holder in the rear armrest*
Fig. 120 Drink holder in
the rear armrest
Opening the drink holder
– Press the symbol  A
⇒ Fig. 120.
Adjusting the retainer arm
– To adjust one of the retainer arms B
, release it by pressing in
the direction indicated (arrow) and move it as required.
The retainer arm should be positioned against the drink holder so that it is
held securely.
One or two drink holders can be held in the centre console.
WARNING
● Do not put any hot drinks in the drink holder while the vehicle is mov-
ing. You can be scalded if the hot liquid is spilt.
● Do not use hard china cups or glasses. These could cause injury in the
event of an accident.
 Ashtray*, cigarette lighter* and electric
sockets*
Front ashtray*
Fig. 121 Centre console:
Open ashtray
Opening the ashtray
– Lightly press the front part of the ashtray A
⇒ Fig. 121.
Removing the ashtray
– Take hold of the sides of the ashtray B
⇒ Fig. 121 and lift it
out.
Fitting the ashtray casing
– Insert the casing and press it into its mountings. 
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