2015 Seat Alhambra height

Seat belts
● Keep the guide device pressed down in the
direction of the arrow ››› Fig. 12 .
● Mo v
e the guide device up or down until the
seat belt lies over the centre of your shoulder
››› page 14.
● Rel

ease the guide device.
● Pull the belt sharply to check that the de-
vice is engaged securely. WARNING
Never adjust the belt height while the vehicle
is in motion. Seat belt tensioners
Automatic belt retainer, belt
tensioner, belt tension limiter Seat belts are part of the vehicle’s safety fea-
tures and consist of the following important
functions:
Automatic belt retainer
Every seat belt is equipped with an automatic
belt retainer on the shoulder belt. If the belt
is pulled slowly or during normal driving, the
system allows for total freedom of movement
on the shoulder belt. However, during sud-
den braking, during travel in mountains or
bends and during acceleration, the automat- ic belt retainer on the seat belt is locked is
pulled quickly.
Belt tensioners
The seat belts on the front seats and the out-
er seats of the second row are equipped with
belt tensioners.
Sensors trigger the belt tensioners during se-
vere head-on, lateral and rear collisions and
retract and tighten the seat belts. If the seat
belt is loose, it is retracted to reduce the for-
wards movement of vehicle occupants or
movement in the direction of the collision.
The belt tensioner works in combination with
the airbag system. The belt tensioner will not
be triggered in the event of the vehicle over-
turning if the side airbags are not deployed.
If the belt tensioner is triggered, a fine dust is
produced. This is normal and it is not an indi-
cation of fire in the vehicle.
Belt tension limiter
The belt tension limiter reduces the force of
the seat belt on the body in the event of an
accident.
Note
The relevant safety requirements must be ob-
served when the vehicle is dismantled or sys-
tem components are removed. These require-
ments are known to specialised workshops
››› page 17. Service and disposal of belt
tensioners
If you work on the belt tensioners or remove
and install other parts of the vehicle when
performing other repair work, the seat belt
may be damaged. The consequence may be
that, in the event of an accident, the belt ten-
sioners function incorrectly or not at all.
So that the effectiveness of the belt tensioner
is not reduced and that removed parts do not
cause any injuries or environmental pollu-
tion, regulations must be observed. These re-
quirements are known to specialised work-
shops.
WARNING
Improper handling and homemade repairs of
seat belts, automatic belt retainers and ten-
sion devices increase the risk of sustaining
severe or fatal injuries. The belt tensioner
may fail to trigger or may trigger in the wrong
circumstances.
● Never attempt to repair, adjust or remove or
install parts of the belt tensioners or seat
belts. Any work must be performed by a spe-
cialised workshop only ››› page 189.
● Belt tensioners and automatic belt retain-
ers cannot be repaired and must be replaced. » 17
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Transporting children safely
WARNING
Make sure children are properly belted in and
correctly secured to avoid severe or fatal inju-
ries while the vehicle is in motion.
● Never use a rear-facing child seat in the
front passenger seat if the front passenger
front airbag is enabled.
● Children up to 12 years old should always
travel on the rear seat.
● Children must always be protected with an
approved child restraint system suited to
their height and weight.
● Children must assume the proper sitting
position and be properly belted in while trav-
elling.
● Ensure the seat backrest is upright when a
child seat is being used on it.
● Do not allow the child's head or other part
of his or her body to fall into the deployment
area of the side airbags.
● Make sure the belt webbing is correctly
positioned.
● Never hold children or babies on your lap or
in your arms.
● Only one child may occupy a child seat.
● If you are using a child seat with a base or
foot, always install this base or foot correctly
and safely.
● If the vehicle has a storage compartment in
the footwell in front of the last row of seats,
this compartment cannot be used as de-
signed; on the contrary: It must be filled us- ing the specially designed accessory so that
the base or foot is correctly supported by the
closed compartment and the child seat is se-
cured properly. If this compartment is not
suitably secured when using a child seat with
a base or foot then the compartment cover
could rupture in an accident and the child will
be ejected and suffer serious injury.
●
Please read and observe the child seat
manufacturer's handling instructions. WARNING
An empty or loose child seat could fly uncon-
trollably around the vehicle interior and
cause injuries in the event of an accident or
sudden braking.
● When not in use while the vehicle is in mo-
tion, always safely secure the child seat or
store it in the luggage compartment. Note
Replace the child seat after an accident, as it
may have invisible damage. Important information regarding the
front passenger's airbag
Fig. 23
Passenger's side sun visor: airbag
sticker. Fig. 24
On the rear frame of the passenger
side door: airbag sticker. A sticker with important information about
the passenger airbag is located on the pas-
senger's sun visor and/or on the passenger
side door frame. Read and always observe
»
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Safety
the safety information included in the follow-
ing chapters:
● Child seats and passenger side airbag
››› page 29, Use of the child seat on the
front passenger seat .
● Safety distance with respect to the passen-
ger airbag ››› in Introduction on page 18.
● Objects between the passenger and the
passenger side airbag ››› in Front airbags
on page 21 .
Gener a
l information on transporting
children in the vehicle Legal regulations and provisions will always
take priority over the descriptions of this in-
struction manual. There are different regula-
tions and provisions for the use of child seats
and their mountings (
›››
table on page 28).
In some countries, for example, the use of
child seats on certain seats in the vehicle
may be forbidden.
The physical principles and the forces acting
on the vehicle in the event of a collision or
other type of accidents also apply to children
››› page 14 . However, unlike adults and
y ou

ngsters, children do not have fully devel-
oped muscle and bone structures. In the
event of an accident, children are subject to a
greater risk than adults of sustaining severe
injuries. Given that children's bodies are not yet fully
developed, child restraint systems must be
used that are especially adapted to their
height, weight and constitution. There are
laws in force in many countries that indicate
the use of approved seat systems for trans-
porting babies and children.
Only used authorised, approved child seats
that are suitable for the vehicle. Always con-
sult with a technical service centre or a speci-
alised workshop should you have any
doubts.
Specific child seat regulations for each
country (selection)
RegulationFurther information
ECE-R 44
a)technical service centre
a)
ECE-R: Economic Comission for Europe Regulation.
Categorisation of child seats according to
ECE-R 44
Weight
catego- ryWeight ofthe childInstallation of the child seat
Group 0up to 10 kgRear-facing. On rear seats,
optionally using the ISOFIX system.
Group 0+up to 13 kg
Group 19 to 18 kgForward-facing. On rear
seats, optionally using the ISOFIX system.
Weight
catego- ryWeight ofthe childInstallation of the child seat
Group 215 to 25 kg
Forward-facing. On the outerrear seats or in the centreseat of the second row of
seats and on all seats in the third row. Optionally with ISOFIX system.
Group 322 to 36 kgForward-facing. Not all children fit in the seat of their weight
group. Nor do all seats adapt to the vehicle.
Therefore, always check whether the child fits
properly in the child seat and whether the
seat can be installed safely in the vehicle.
The rear seats are suitable for child seats
with the
ISOFIX system spec

ially designed
for this type of vehicle in accordance with
regulation ECE-R 44.
Child seats approved under the ECE-R 44 reg-
ulation are fitted with the corresponding ap-
proval symbol. The sign is an upper-case E in
a circle with the identification number below
it. WARNING
In general, the rear seat is always the safest
place for correctly belted in children in the
event of an accident.
● A suitable child seat that is correctly instal-
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service centre has an updated list of all ap-
proved child seats. Only used child seats that
are approved for each vehicle.
The front airbag on the front passenger side
is highly dangerous for a child. The front pas-
senger seat is life-threatening to a child if he
or she is transported in a rear-facing child
seat.
If a rear-facing child seat is secured to the
front passenger seat, an inflating front airbag
can strike it with such great force that severe
or fatal injuries may result ››› . Therefore,
rear-facing child seats must never be placed
on the fr ont
passenger seat when the front
passenger front airbag is enabled.
Only use a rear-facing child seat on the front
passenger seat if the front passenger front
airbag is disabled. When it is disabled, the
yellow PASSENGER AIR BAG   control lamp
on the dash panel will be lit ››› page 20. If
you cannot disable the front passenger front
airbag and it remains activated, it is forbid-
den to transport children on the front pas-
senger seat ››› .
Things to note if using a child seat on the
front passenger seat:
● The front passenger front airbag must be
disabled  when using a rear-facing child
seat ››› page 25 .
● The se at

backrest of the front passenger
seat must be upright. ●
The front passenger seat must be moved as
far back as possible.
● The seat backrest of the front passenger
seat must be upright.
● The seat belt height adjustment must be as
high as possible.
Suitable child seats
The child seat must be authorised by the
manufacturer especially for use on a front
passenger seat with a front or side airbag.
If the front passenger seat is equipped with
retaining rings, the child seat can be secured
us

ing an approved retaining system provided
it is approved for this type of vehicle in ac-
cordance with current regulations of the
country in question.
Universal seats for children of groups 0, 0+,
1, 2 or 3 according to the standard ECE-R 44
can be mounted on the front passenger seat
and the rear seats. WARNING
If a child seat is mounted on the front passen-
ger seat, the risk of the child sustaining se-
vere or fatal injuries in the event of an acci-
dent increases. Rear-facing child seats must
never be mounted on the front passenger
seat when the front passenger front airbag is
enabled. This is life-threatening to the child
should the front airbag deploy, as the child seat would be struck by the inflated airbag
and thrown against the seat backrest.
WARNING
If, in exceptional circumstances, a child must
be transported in a rear-facing child seat on
the front passenger seat, strictly observe the
following:
● Always disable the front passenger front
airbag and leave it disabled.
● The child seat must be approved by the
manufacturer for use on a front passenger
seat with front and side airbag.
● Follow the installation instructions of the
child seat manufacturer and observe the
warnings.
● Move the front passenger seat as far back
as possible and adjust it to its highest posi-
tion to keep as far away as possible from the
front airbag.
● Move the seat backrest to the upright posi-
tion.
● The seat belt height adjustment must be as
high as possible.
● Children must always be protected with an
approved child restraint system suited to
their height and weight. Use of the child seat on the rear seat
If a child seat is mounted on the rear seat,
adapt the position of the front passenger
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seat so that the child has enough space.
Therefore, adapt the front passenger seat to
the size of the child seat and the height of
the child. Ensure the passenger is in the cor-
rect position 
›
›› page 6.
Move the second and third rows of seats fully
back and lock them. Place the seat backs in a
vertical position and fold the head restraints
down.
ISOFIX child seats approved for rear seats
The rear seats are suitable for child seats
with the ISOFIX system spec
ially designed
for this type of vehicle in accordance with
regulation ECE-R 44.
ISOFIX child seats are divided into “specific
categories for the vehicle”, “limited” or
“semi-universal”.
Child seat manufacturers supply a list of ve-
hicles with each ISOFIX seat, which includes
the models for which the ISOFIX child seat in
question is approved. If the vehicle is inclu-
ded in the manufacturer's list and the ISOFIX
child seat belongs to a seat category inclu-
ded in the list, then it can be used in your ve-
hicle. If necessary, contact the child seat
manufacturer for an updated list of vehicles.
Group
(weight
category)ISOFIX child
seat categorySeat position in the rear seats
Group 0:to 10 kgEIUF a)
Group 0+:
to 13 kgEIUF a)
DIUFa)
CIUFa)
Group 1:
9 to 18 kg
DIUF a)
CIUFa)
BIUFa)
B1IUFa)
AIUFa)
a)
IUF: suitable for “universal” ISOFIX child seats authorised for
use in this group. WARNING
If child seats are fitted to all the seats in the
second row then it is possible that the seats
of this row cannot be folded down from the
third row of seats in case of an accident. In
the event of an emergency, passengers in the
third row of seats will not be able to leave the
vehicle or to help themselves.
● Child seats should never occupy all the
seats of the second row if other passengers
are to occupy the third row of seats. Securing child seats with the seat belt
Securing the child seat using the seat belt
● Please read and observe the child seat
manufacturer's handling instructions.
● Positioning the child seat on the seat ac-
cording to the manufacturer's instructions.
● The seat belt height adjustment must be as
high as possible.
● Fasten the seat belt or pass it around the
child seat structure in the manner described
in the manufacturer's instructions.
● Make sure the seat belt is not twisted.
● Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the
appropriate seat and push it down until it is
securely locked with an audible click.
● Ensure that the upper belt web lies tightly
on the child seat.
● Pull the belt (it must be no longer possible
to pull the lower belt webbing out).
Removing the child seat
The seat belt must not be unfastened until
the vehicle has come to a standstill ››› .
● Press the red button on the buckle. The
latch plate is released from the buckle.
● Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls
up easily and the trim will not be damaged.
● Remove the child seat from the vehicle. »
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● Push the head restraint down as far as it
will go. Ensure that it does not interfere with
the seatbelt from the upper attachment.
● Tighten the strap so that the top of the
child seat rests on the seat backrest. WARNING
Child seats with lower anchor points and with
an upper retaining strap must be installed in
line with the manufacturer's instructions.
Failure to comply could result in severe inju-
ries.
● Always secure just one retaining strap from
a c hi
ld seat to a retaining ring (for Top Tether)
on the seat backrest on the rear seat in the
boot.
● Never secure a child seat to the retaining
rings.
● Never secure a child seat to the movable at-
tachment elements for vehicles with an at-
tachment element and rail system .Integrated child seat
Introduction The integrated child seat is only suitable for
children in Group 2 (15-25 kg) and Group 3
(22-36 kg), according to the ECE-R 44 regula-
tion. WARNING
Child travelling without their seat belt fas-
tened or not secured using a suitable re-
straint system may sustain fatal injuries if
the airbag is deployed.
● Children up to 12 years old should always
travel on the rear seat.
● Always disable the front passenger front
airbag if, in exceptional cases, you have no
alternative but to transport a child in a rear-
facing child safety seat on the front passen-
ger seat.
● Children must always be protected with a
child restraint system suited to their height
and weight.
● Always fasten children's seat belts correct-
ly. WARNING
Children must travel in a child seat appropri-
ate to their weight and height while the vehi-
cle is in motion.
● Children must always be protected with a
child restraint system suited to their height
and weight.
● Children must assume the proper sitting
position and be properly belted in while trav-
elling.
● The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie
approximately on the centre of the shoulder,
never across the neck or the arm. ●
The seat belt must lie close to the upper
part of the body.
● The lap belt part must lie across the pelvis,
not across the stomach, and always fit close-
ly.
● Allow the belt to retract until it fits tightly
over the child's seat.
● Never hold children or babies on your lap.
● Always use a child seat and the seat belt
for children who are under 1.5 m tall. The nor-
mal seat belt could cause injuries to the ab-
domin a

l and neck areas.
● Only one child may occupy a child seat.
● Read and follow the information and warn-
ings provided by the child seat manufacturer.
● Never leave an unsupervised child alone on
a child seat or in the vehicle.
● All modifications to the integrated child
seat must be carried out by a specialised
workshop.
● Replace the child seat or any seat compo-
nents damaged or involved in an accident. WARNING
Loose objects could fly uncontrollably around
the vehicle interior and cause injuries in the
event of an accident or sudden braking.
● Do not leave toys or other hard, loose ob-
jects on the child seat or on the seat while
the vehicle is in motion. 33
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Opening and closing
In case of difficulty or obstruction, automatic
opening of the rear lid is interrupted.
Electronically opening the rear lid does not
work when a trailer is electrically connected
and hitched to a factory fitted tow hitch
››› page 179 .
The r e
ar lid can be opened manually by ap-
plying more force.
Closing the rear lid
● Press and hold the  button on the vehi-
cle key for approximately 1 second.
● OR: press and hold the  button on the
centre console for approximately 1 second
››› Fig. 52 .
● OR: press the ›
›› Fig. 53
boot hatch button
(arro
w).
● Press the button  on the open rear lid
››› Fig. 55
›
›› .
● Manually push the rear lid down to close it.
The rear lid will move down to the closed po-
sition to close and lock itself automatically
using the power-close feature ››› .
In case of difficulty or obstruction, automatic
closing of the rear lid is interrupted and it will
open slightly.
Check why the rear lid could not close.
Attempt to close it once more. Interrupting the opening and closing process
Rear lid opening and closing can be stopped
by pressing one of the
 buttons. Each time
one of the  buttons is pressed, the rear lid
moves to its initial position.
Then, it can be opened or closed by hand. To
do this, apply a little more force.
Memorising the opening angle
The rear lid must be at least half open to
memorise an opening angle.
● Stop automatic opening in the opening po-
sition required ››› page 69 .
● Ho l

d down the button ››› Fig. 55
with the
rear lid open for at least three seconds. The
opening angle is memorised.
Memorisation is confirmed by blinking of the
hazard warning lights and an audible warn-
ing.
To fully open the boot hatch again, the open-
ing angle must be memorised once more.
● Release the rear lid and open it to the
memorised height.
● Push the rear lid all the way up. To do this,
apply a little more force.
● Hold down the button ››› Fig. 55
with the
rear lid open for at least three seconds.
● The opening angle is reset to the original
factory setting. WARNING
Unsuitable or careless closing and locking of
the rear lid could cause serious injuries.
● Never allow children to play inside or
around the vehicle without supervision, espe-
cially if the rear lid is open. Children could
enter the luggage compartment, close the
rear lid and become trapped. A locked vehicle
can be subjected to extremely high and low
temperatures, depending on the time of year,
resulting in serious injuries/illness or even
death. WARNING
It is possible that the rear lid does not open
completely or, if it is open, closes alone if a
large amount of snow has built up on it or if a
luggage rack is fitted. In this case, the rear lid
must be supported. CAUTION
● When using a trailer, ensure that there is
sufficient space to open and close the rear
lid.
● Before opening the rear lid, any kind of
equipment carrier should be removed, for ex-
ample a bicycle carrier. CAUTION
In case of repeated short-term use, the sys-
tem is turned off to avoid overheating. » 69
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Operation
Seats and head restraints
Adjusting the seats and head
restraints Manually adjusting the front seat Fig. 72
Front left seat controls The controls are mirrored for the front right-
hand seat.
Mechanically and electrically adjusted con-
trols can be combined on the seat.Fig. 72FunctionNecessary operations
1
Moving the
head restraint
backwards or
forwards.Pull the lever and move
the seat forwards. The
front seat must be engag-
ed when the lever is re-
leased!
Fig. 72FunctionNecessary operations
2Adjusting the
lumbar sup-
port*.Turn the lever.
3Adjusting the
seat backrest
angle.Turn the wheel.
4Adjusting the
seat height.Pull the lever up or push
down (several times if
necessary) from its home
position. Electrical controls on the front seat*
Fig. 73
Adjusting the front left seat forwards
or backwards, the height, the seat angle and
the front seat backrest Fig. 74
Adjusting the lumbar support The controls are mirrored for the front right-
hand seat.
Mechanically and electrically adjusted con-
trols can be combined on the seat.
Fig. 73 Press the control in the direction of the
arrow:
A
1Move the seat backwards or for-
wards.
2 and
3Raise or lower the seat.
2 or 3Adjust the seat angle.
BForwards
or back- wards.Adjust the seat backrest angle. 88