2015 Seat Altea roof

Operation
WARNING
● The risk of an accident increases if your ve-
hicle breaks down. Always use the hazard
warning lights and a warning triangle to draw
the attention of other road users to your sta-
tionary vehicle.
● Never park where the catalytic converter
could come into contact with inflammable
materials under the vehicle, for example dry
grass or spilt petrol. This could start a fire! Note
● The battery will run down if the hazard
warning lights are left on for a long time,
even if the ignition is switched off.
● The use of the hazard warning lights de-
scribed here is subject to the relevant statu-
tory requirements. Interior lights
Front interior lights and reading lights Fig. 64
Interior roof trim: front interior light-
ing option 1. Fig. 65
Interior roof trim: front interior light-
ing option 2. Switch
A
››› Fig. 64 o
›
›› Fig. 65 is used to se-
lect the following positions: Courtesy light position

Rocker switch in flat position (not activated).
The interior lighting is automatically switched
on when the vehicle is unlocked or the key re-
moved from the ignition. It goes out approxi-
mately 20 seconds after the doors are
closed. The interior lights are switched off
when the vehicle is locked or when the igni-
tion is switched on.
Interior light switched on 
Push the switch to the position
.
Turning off the interior light 0
Press the switch to position 0
››› Fig. 64 or
››› Fig. 65.
Swit
ching on the reading light 
Press the corresponding button B
››› Fig. 64
or ››› Fig. 65 to switch on the reading light.
Sw it

ching the reading lights off 
Press the corresponding button to switch the
reading light off. Note
If not all the vehicle doors are closed, the in-
terior lights will be switched off after approx.
10 minutes, providing the ignition key has
been removed and the courtesy light position
selected. This prevents the battery from dis-
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Lights and visibility
Rear interior lights and reading
lights* Fig. 66
Interior roof trim: rear interior lights
and reading lights. The switch
››› Fig. 66 C is used to select the
following positions:
Interior light switched off 0
In switch position ››› Fig. 66 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
lighting is automatically switched on when
the vehicle is unlocked or the key removed
from the ignition. The light goes out approxi-
mately 20 seconds after the doors are closed. The interior lights are switched off
when the vehicle is locked or when the igni-
tion is switched on.
Interior lights or both reading lights
switched on

T urn the c
ontrol to position 5 .
Note
If not all the vehicle doors are closed, the in-
terior lights will be switched off after approx.
10 minutes, providing the ignition key has
been removed and the courtesy light position
selected. This prevents the battery from dis-
charging. Visibility
Sun visors Fig. 67
Sun visor on the driver side. The sun visors for the driver and the front
passenger can be pulled out of their mount-
ings in the centre of the vehicle and turned
towards the doors
››› Fig. 67 1 .
The vanity mirrors in the sun visors have cov-
ers. 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 pushed back or the
sun visor is pushed back up. Note
The roof lighting will go out approximately
ten minutes after the ignition key has been
removed. This prevents the battery from dis-
charging. Sun blind*
3 Applies to the model: ALTEA XL/ALTEA FREETRACK
Fig. 68
Rear door blind.
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risk of injury from the armrest during a sud-
den braking manoeuvre or in the event of an
accident.
Note
The CD changer is located in this compart-
ment. Storage compartment under the front
seats*
Fig. 85
Storage compartment under the front
seats. There is a storage compartment with a cover
under each front seat.
The drawer*
››› Fig. 85 is opened by pushing
the b utt
on and moving the cover back.
There are two open positions of 15 and 60
degrees depending on the pressure applied
to the cover. In the 60 degree position, the cover will collapse if too much pressure is ap-
plied.
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 accident. Folding table*
Fig. 86
Folding tray on the front left seat. Folding trays are fitted to the rear of the front
seat backrests.
– To open the tray, open it up in the direction
of the arrow ›››
Fig. 86 . WARNING
● The folding trays may not be folded down
whilst the vehicle is in motion and anyone is
seated on the second row of seats. There is a
risk of injury during a sudden braking ma-
noeuvre! The tray must therefore be closed
and properly secured whilst the vehicle is in
motion.
● Do not put 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 brak-
ing, for example, and could damage the vehi-
cle. Roof storage compartment*
Fig. 87
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There are four storage compartments in the
roof.
– Press the button on the cover to open these
compartments ››› Fig. 87 . The cover will
then open.
– To c
lose the cover, press it up until it en-
gages. WARNING
Always keep the storage compartment cover
closed while the vehicle is in motion to re-
duce the risk of injury during a sudden brak-
ing manoeuvre or in the event of an accident
and to prevent any items from being thrown
through the vehicle interior. Front drinks holders
Fig. 88
Front drink holders. In the centre console, in front of the gear lev-
er, there are two drink holders
››› Fig. 88 . WARNING
● Never place hot drinks in the drink holders.
During sudden or normal driving manoeuvres,
when braking suddenly or in case of an acci-
dent, the hot drink could spill. Risk of scald-
ing.
● Never use rigid cup materials (for example,
glass or ceramic), since they could cause in-
jury in the case of an accident. Rear cup holder*/armrests*
Fig. 89
Opening the rear cup holder. Fig. 90
Rear cup holder in the armrest. Opening and closing the armrest*/drink
holder*
– To open, pull the loop in the direction of
the arrow ››› Fig. 89 1 .
– To close, lift the cup holder*/armrest* in
the direction of the arrow ››› Fig. 90 2 .
WARNING
Ensure that the load in the luggage compart-
ment is correctly secured with the net* when
travelling with the armrest down
››› page 104. Other storage compartments
Other storage compartments can be found:
● in the centre console,
● in the door trims (front and rear), »
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● in the side trims of the luggage compart-
ment,
● in the spare wheel recess in the luggage
compartment (only on vehicles with an op-
tional anti-puncture kit*.
The clothes hooks are located on the rear
roof handles. WARNING
● Do not store loose objects on the dash pan-
el. 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.
● Ensure that no objects can fall from the
centre console or other storage compart-
ments into the driver footwell while the vehi-
cle is moving. In the event of a sudden brak-
ing manoeuvre, you will not be able to use
the brake, clutch or accelerator. Risk of acci-
dent.
● 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 articles of clothing. Do not leave any
hard, sharp or heavy objects in hanging arti-
cles of clothing. During sudden braking ma-
noeuvres or accidents, especially those in-
volving airbag deployment, these objects
could injure the vehicle occupants. Multi-purpose mobile storage
compartment*
General information Fig. 91
Mobile storage compartment. Open-
ing. Fig. 92
Mobile storage compartment. Func-
tions. This storage compartment may only be
placed in the central area of the rear seat.
Opening
– Lift the cover B , in area
A
››› Fig. 91 .
C lo
sing
– 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 dam-
age 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 magazines.
● The tables may be used as a support for
writing.
To use the table C
››› Fig. 92 , it must be re-
mo v

ed from its compartment in the side of
the mobile storage compartment and fitted
into slot D
››› Fig. 92 on the front section of
the mo b

ile storage compartment.
The table in the right-hand compartment is
fitted into the left-hand slot of the front of the
mobile storage compartment and the table in
the left-hand compartment is fitted in the
right-hand slot.
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Fastening rings* There can be four fastening rings in the lug-
gage compartment for fastening luggage and
other objects.
–
Always use suitable and undamaged straps
to secure luggage and other objects to the fastening rings ››› in Loading the lug-
gage compartment on page 101.
– Pull up the fastening rings to attach the
straps.
During a collision or an accident, even small
and light objects can build up so much ener-
gy that they can cause very severe injuries.
The amount of “energy” depends on the
speed of the vehicle and the weight of the
object. The most significant factor, however,
is the speed of the vehicle.
Example: An object weighing 4.5 kg is lying
unsecured in the vehicle. During a frontal col-
lision at a speed of 50 km/h (30 mph), this
object generates a force corresponding to 20
times its weight. This means that the effec-
tive weight of the object increases to about
90 kg. Imagine the injuries that may result
from said “object” if it hits any passenger
when flying through the passenger compart-
ment. This increased risk of injury will be fur-
ther increased if a loose object is struck by
an inflating airbag. WARNING
● If pieces of baggage or other objects are se-
cured to the fastening rings with inappropri-
ate or damaged retaining cords, injuries
could result in the event of braking manoeu-
vres or accidents.
● Never secure a child seat on the fastening
rings. Cargo separation net*
3 Applies to the model: ALTEA XL/ALTEA FREETRACK
Fig. 107
Separation net. Fig. 108
Fastening rings for the separation
net. The separation net prevents loose objects in
the boot from being thrown forward into the
passenger compartment (e.g. when braking
suddenly).
– Pull the net from underneath between the
backrest and the folding tray and fit it to
the slots in the roof, first the right then the
left ››› Fig. 107 .
– Hook the belts
into the front fastening
rings to tense the net ››› Fig. 108
.
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Storage in the boot floor* Fig. 109
Variable storage in the boot floor. Fig. 110
Boot floor partition. There is a variable storage compartment* in
the boot floor.
–
Lift the boot floor and fold it back all the
way ››› Fig. 109 .
– Fit the sep
arator A
››› Fig. 110
, into the
s ide gr

ooves depending on the size of the
objects to be transported. The on-board tool kit and the spare wheel are located un-
derneath the luggage compartment.
– Secure objects in the luggage compart-
ment with suitable straps on the fastening
rings. Note
● The maximum weight capacity of the varia-
ble boot floor is 100 kg distributed evenly
over the whole floor. Luggage compartment net*
Fig. 111
Boot storage net. There is a storage net in the luggage com-
partment for securing objects.
– Use the fastening rings located on the side
of the boot to attach the retaining net
››› Fig. 111 . Note
● Do not exceed the maximum authorised
weight for the vehicle ››› page 207. Roof carrier/rack system*
Introduction Please observe the following points if you in-
tend to carry loads on the roof:
● For safety reasons, only luggage racks and
accessories supplied by SEAT official services
are recommended.
● It is essential that you strictly follow the as-
sembly instructions included with the bars,
being especially careful to position the boot
cover bars on the special housings; you must
also respect their position according to the
direction of travel indicated in the assembly
manual. Not following these instructions may
cause marks on the bodywork and the longi-
tudinal bars.
● Pay special attention to the tightening tor-
que of the attachment bolts and check them
following a short journey. If necessary, re-
tighten the bolts and check them at regular
intervals.
● Distribute the load evenly. A maximum load
of 40 kg is permitted for each roof rack sys-
tem support bar, the load must be
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distributed evenly along the entire length.
However, the maximum load permitted for
the entire roof (including the support system)
of 75 kg must not be exceeded nor the total
weight recommended for the entire vehicle.
See the “Technical Data” ››› page 207 sec-
tion.
● When transporting heavy or large objects
on the roof, any change in the normal vehicle
behaviour due to a change in the centre of
gravity or an increased wind resistance must
be taken into account. For this reason, a suit-
able speed and driving style must be used.
● On vehicles fitted with a sliding/tilting sun-
roof*, make sure it does not hit the load on
the roof upon opening. Attachment points
Fig. 112
Altea model: securing points for the
roof carrier. Fig. 113
Altea XL/Altea Freetrack model: se-
curing points for the roof carrier. Install and remove following the instructions
given.
Securing the base supports and roof carrier
system (Altea)
Location of the basic roof carrier attachment
points
››› Fig. 112 .
● A: marks for securing on the rear section.
● B: hole for securing on the front section.
Sec uring the base supports and roof carrier
system (Altea XL/Altea Freetrack)
Always secure the base supports and roof
carrier system correctly.
The roof carrier system must always be instal-
led exactly according to the instructions pro-
vided. »
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