2018 Seat Arona warning

Operation
Transport and practical
equipment Pr actic
a
l equipment
Glove compartment Fig. 157
Passenger side: glove compartment. The compartment can be opened by pulling
the l
ev
er ›

›› Fig. 157.
This compartment can hold documents in A4
format, a water bottle of 1.5 L, etc.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the CD
player is located in the glove compartment.
Separate operating instructions are enclosed
for this equipment in the corresponding In-
struction Manual. WARNING
Always keep the storage compartment cover
clo sed whi

le the vehicle is in motion in order
to reduce the risk of injury caused by a sud-
den braking or by an accident. Storage compartment under the front
seat
s* Fig. 158
Storage compartment under the
right fr
ont

passenger seat. To open
– The compartment is opened by pulling on
the l ev
er and guidin

g it with your hand.
To close – Press the cover inwards until the closed
draw

er “clicks” into position. Note
The storage drawer will hold a maximum
weight of

1.5 kg. Storage pocket in the seat*
Fig. 159
Storage pocket. There is a storage pocket on the rear of the
fr
ont
se

ats.
Storage compartment in front door
panel* In this storage compartment a 1.5l water bot-
tl
e, et
c

. can be stored.
156

Transport and practical equipment
Front drink holder* Fig. 160
Front drink holders in the centre con-
so l
e. In the central console, next to the hand
br
ak
e, ther
e are two drinks holders
››› Fig. 160. WARNING
● Do not p ut

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 materials (for example,
glas
s or ceramic), since they could cause in-
jury in the case of an accident.
● When travelling, the drinks holder should
alwa
ys be closed to prevent risk in the event
of sudden breaking or accident. Front ashtray*
Fig. 161
Ashtray in the centre console. Opening and closing the ashtray
● To open the ashtray, lift the cover
› ›
›

Fig. 161.
● To close, push the cover down.
Emptying the a
shtray
● Extract the ashtray and empty it. WARNING
Never put paper in the ashtray. Hot ash could
ignite the p aper in the a

shtray and cause a
fire. Electrical power socket
Fig. 162
Front power socket. The 12 Volt cigarette lighter power socket can
al
so be u
sed f

or other electrical components
with a power rating of up to 120 Watt. When
the engine is switched off, however, the vehi-
cle battery will discharge. For further informa-
tion see ››› page 259. WARNING
The power sockets and the connected acces-
sories w

ill only operate when the ignition is
on or when the engine is running. Improper
use of the sockets or electrical accessories
can lead to serious injuries or cause a fire. To
avoid the risk of injury, never leave children
alone inside the vehicle. CAUTION
Always use the correct type of plugs to avoid
dam agin

g the sockets. » 157
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Advice
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Emergencies
Safety

Operation
Note
● The use of el
ectrical appliances with the
engine switched off will cause a battery dis-
charge.
● Before using any electrical accessories, see
the instruction
s in ››› page 259. Cigarette lighter*
Fig. 163
Lighter. –
Press on the cigarette lighter ››
›

Fig. 163 to
activate it ››› .
– Wait for the lighter to spring out.
– Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the
cig
ar

ette on the glowing coil. WARNING
● Improper u se of

the cigarette lighter can
lead to serious injuries or start a fire. ●
Us in

g the lighter carefully. Carelessness or
negligence when using the cigarette lighter
can cause burns and serious injuries.
● The lighter only works when the ignition is
turned on or the engine i
s running. To avoid
the risk of fire, never leave children alone in-
side the vehicle. Luggage compartment
Lo a

ding the luggage compartment Fig. 164
Position heavy items as far forward
a s
po

ssible. All luggage and other loose objects must be
s
af
ely

secured in the luggage compartment.
Unsecured objects which shift back and forth
could affect safety or driving characteristics
of the vehicle by shifting the centre of gravity. –
Distrib
ute the load evenly in the luggage
compartment.
– Place heavy objects as far forward as possi-
ble in the lug

gage compartment
››› Fig. 164.
– Place the heavy objects first.
– Secure heavy objects to the fitted fastening
rings* ›

›› page 160.
– Secure loose loads with a luggage net* or
with non-ela

stic straps secured to the fas-
tening* rings. WARNING
● Loo se lug

gage and other objects in the lug-
gage compartment could cause serious inju-
ries.
● Always stow objects in the luggage com-
partment
and secure them with the fastening
rings*.
● During sudden manoeuvres or accidents,
loose ob
jects can be thrown forward, injuring
vehicle occupants or even third parties. This
increased risk of injury will be further in-
creased if a loose object is struck by an inflat-
ing airbag. If this happens, objects may
shoot outward like a missile. Risk of fatal in-
jury.
● Always keep all objects in the luggage com-
partment
and use appropriate grips to secure
them, particularly in the case of heavy ob-
jects. 158

Operation
Fitting
● Insert the cover horizontally so that the “re-
c e
s
s” fits onto the axis of the supports
››› Fig. 166 and press down until it engages.
● Hook the loops ›››
Fig. 165 B to the rear
lid. WARNING
Do not place heavy or hard objects on the
re ar shelf

, because they will endanger the ve-
hicle occupants in case of sudden braking. CAUTION
● Bef or

e closing the rear lid, ensure that the
rear shelf is correctly fitted.
● An overloaded luggage compartment could
mean that
the rear shelf is not correctly seat-
ed and it may be bent or damaged.
● If the luggage compartment is overloaded,
remov
e the tray. Note
● Ens ur

e that, when placing items of clothing
on the luggage compartment cover, rear visi-
bility is not reduced. Fastening rings*
Fig. 167
Location of fastening rings in lug-
g ag
e c

ompartment. There may be some fastening rings included
in the lug
g
ag

e compartment for fastening
luggage and other objects ››› Fig. 167 (ar-
rows).
– Always use suitable and undamaged straps
to secur

e luggage and other objects to the
fastening rings ››› in Loading the lug-
g ag
e c

ompartment on page 158.
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 (31 mph), this
object generates a force corresponding to 20
times its weight. That means that the effec-
tive weight of the object increases to approxi-
mately 90 kg. You can imagine the severity of
the injuries which might be sustained if this
“object” strikes an occupant as it flies
through the interior of the vehicle. This in- creased risk of injury will be further increased
if a loose o

bject is struck by an inflating air-
bag. WARNING
● If piec e

s 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. 160

Transport and practical equipment
Luggage compartment variable floor Fig. 168
Luggage compartment variable
floor:  r ai
sed po
sition;  lowered position. Fig. 169
Luggage compartment variable
floor: sloped po s

ition. Variable floor in the high position
●
Lift the floor using handle ››
›
Fig. 168 1 and pull it back until the front of the floor has
f
u
l
ly passed the supports 2 .
● Move the floor forward over the supports as
f ar a
s

the rear seat backrest and then lower
the floor with the handle 1 .
V ari
ab

le floor in the low position
● Lift the floor using handle 1 and pull it
b ac
k

until the supports 2 have fully passed
the fr ont
p
art of the floor.
● Now match the front part with the lower
groov
es of the supports and slide the floor
forwards as far as the rear seat backrest and
lower the floor at the same time with the han-
dle 1 .Variable floor in the tilted position
When the
v
ari

able floor is tilted you can ac-
cess the spare wheel/anti-puncture kit area.
● Lift the variable floor in the high position
usin
g handle 1 , pull it up and push it to-
w ar
d
s the backrest of the rear seats until the
floor folds along the hinge line and the mov-
able part of the floor is resting on itself.
● Rest the floor on its housings ›››
Fig. 169
(arrows). WARNING
During a sudden driving or braking manoeu-
vre, or in the ev ent

of an accident, objects
could be flung though the interior and cause
serious or fatal injuries.
● Always secure objects, even when the lug-
gage c
ompartment floor is properly lifted.
● Only objects that do not protrude more
than 2/3 the height of
the floor may be car-
ried between the rear seat and the raised lug-
gage compartment floor.
● Only objects that do not weigh than ap-
prox
imately 7.5 kg may be carried between
the rear seat and the raised luggage compart-
ment floor. CAUTION
● The max imum w

eight that can be loaded on
the luggage compartment variable floor in
the top position is 150 kg. » 161
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Emergencies
Safety

Operation
●
Do not l et
the luggage compartment floor
fall when closing it. Always carefully guide it
downwards in a controlled manner. Other-
wise, the lining and the floor of the luggage
compartment could be damaged. Note
SEAT recommends the use of straps to secure
o b j

ects to retaining rings. Roof carrier*
Intr oduction The vehicle roof has been designed to opti-
mi
se aer
ody

namics. For this reason, cross
bars or conventional roof carrier systems can-
not be secured to the roof water drains.
As the roof water drains are integrated in the
roof to reduce air resistance, only SEAT-ap-
proved cross bars and roof carrier systems
can be used.
Cases in which cross bars and the roof carri-
er system should be disassembled.
● When they are not used.
● When the vehicle is washed in a car wash.
● When the vehicle height exceeds the maxi-
mum height, for e x

ample, in some garages. WARNING
When heavy or bulky loads are transported
on the roof c

arrier system, car driving per-
formance is affected, as the centre of gravity
shifts and there is greater wind resistance.
● Always secure the load properly using belts
or retainin
g straps that are suitable and in a
good condition.
● Bulky, heavy, long or flat loads have a neg-
ative effect
on aerodynamics, the centre of
gravity and driving performance.
● Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
● Adapt your speed and driving style at all
times t
o suit visibility, weather, road and traf-
fic conditions. CAUTION
● Remo v

e the cross bars and the roof carrier
system before entering a car wash.
● Vehicle height is increased by the installa-
tion of cr
oss bars or a roof carrier system and
the load secured on them. For this purpose,
check that your vehicle's height does not sur-
pass the headspace limit, for example, for un-
derpasses or for entering garage doors.
● Any cross bars, roof carrier systems or
load
s secured to them must not interfere with
the roof aerial or block the path of the rear
lid.
● On opening the rear lid make sure that it
does not
knock into the roof load. For the sake of the environment
When cross bars and a roof carrier system are
ins t

alled, the increased air resistance means
that the vehicle uses more fuel. Attach the cross bars and the roof car-
rier sys
t

em Fig. 170
Attachment points for the roof rail-
in g
s

for the roof carrier system. The crossbars are the basis of a series of spe-
c
i
al

roof carrier systems. For safety reasons,
special fixtures must be used to safely trans-
port luggage, bicycles, skis, surf boards or
boats on the roof. Suitable accessories can
be acquired at SEAT dealerships.
Always secure the crossbars and the roof car-
rier system properly. Always take the assem-
bly instructions that come with the crossbars
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Transport and practical equipment
and the roof carrier system in question into
ac c
ou
nt.
The crossbars are assembled on the roof rail-
ings. The distance between cross bars
››› Fig. 170 A should be 75 cm and the dis-
t anc
e betw

een the cross bars and the brack-
ets of the roof railings B should be 5 cm.
WARNING
Incorrect attachment and use of the cross-
bar s

and the roof carrier system may cause
the whole system to detach from the roof and
cause an accident and injuries.
● Always take the manufacturer assembly in-
structions
into account.
● Use only crossbars and the roof carrier sys-
tem when they ar
e in perfect condition and
are properly secured.
● Secure the crossbars and the roof carrier
syst
em properly.
● Check threaded joints and attachments
travel
ling and if necessary tighten them after
you have travelled a short distance. When
making long trips, check the threaded joints
whenever you stop for a rest.
● Always fit the special roof carrier systems
correctly
for wheels, skis and surfboards, etc.
● Do not modify or repair the crossbars or
roof c
arrier system. Note
Always read the assembly instructions that
come w ith the c

rossbars and the roof carrier
system carefully and keep them in the vehi-
cle. Loading the roof carrier system
The load can only be secured if the crossbars
and the roof
c

arrier system are properly in-
stalled ››› .
Max imum authori

sed roof load
The maximum permissible roof load is 75 kg.
This figure comes from the combined weight
of the roof carrier, the cross bars and the load
itself on the roof ››› .
A lw
a

ys check the weight of the roof carrier
system, the cross bars and the weight of the
load to be transported and weigh them if
necessary. Never exceed the maximum au-
thorised roof load.
If you are using cross bars and a roof carrier
with a lower weight rating, you will not be
able to carry the maximum authorised roof
load. In this case, do not exceed the maxi-
mum weight limit for the roof carrier which is
listed in the fitting instructions. Distributing a load
Distrib

ute loads uniformly and secure them
correctly ››› .
Chec k
att

achments
Once the cross bars and roof carrier system
have been installed, check the bolted con-
nections and attachments after a short jour-
ney and subsequently with a certain frequen-
cy. WARNING
Exceeding the maximum authorised roof load
can r e

sult in accidents and considerable vehi-
cle damage.
● Never exceed the maximum authorised
load on the r
oof and on the axles or the vehi-
cle's maximum authorised weight.
● Never exceed the load capacity of the cross
bars
and the roof carrier system, even if the
maximum authorised roof load has not been
reached.
● Secure heavy items as far forward as possi-
ble and di
stribute the vehicle load uniformly. WARNING
If the load is loose or not secured, it could fall
from the r oof

carrier system or cause acci-
dents and injuries.
● Always use belts or retaining straps that
are suit
able and in a good condition.
● Secure the load properly. 163
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Operation
Air conditioning
He atin
g,
ventilation and cool-
ing
General notes Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

 page 51
Pollution filter
The pollution filter (a combined particulate
filter and active carbon filter) serves as a bar-
rier against impurities in the outside air, in-
cluding dust and pollen.
For the climate control system to work with
maximum efficiency, the pollution filter must
be replaced at the specified intervals in the
Maintenance Programme.
If the filter loses efficiency prematurely due
to use in areas reaching very high pollution
levels, the pollen filter must be changed
more frequently than stated in the Service
Schedule. WARNING
Reduced visibility through the windows in-
cr e

ases the risk of serious accidents.
● Always ensure that all windows are free of
ice and sno
w, and that they are not fogged, so as to maintain good visibility of everything
outs
ide.
● The m

aximum heat output required to de-
fros
t windows as quickly as possible is only
available when the engine has reached its
normal running temperature. Only drive when
you have good visibility.
● Always ensure that you use the heating
syst
em, fresh air system, air conditioner and
the heated rear window to maintain good visi-
bility 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 requir
ed. WARNING
Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and re-
duce driv er c

oncentration possibly resulting
in a serious accident.
● Never leave the fresh air fan turned off or
use the air rec
irculation for long periods of
time; the air in the vehicle interior will not be
refreshed. CAUTION
● If y

ou suspect that the air conditioner is
damaged, switch it off with the A/C button to prevent further damage and have it checked
by
a s

pecialised workshop.
● Repairs to the air conditioner require spe-
cia
list knowledge and special tools. There-
fore, we recommend you to take the vehicle
to a specialised workshop. Note
● If the humidity and t

emperature outside the
vehicle are high, condensation can drip off
the evaporator in the cooling system and
form a pool underneath the vehicle. This is
normal and does not indicate a leak.
● Keep the air intake slots in front of the
winds
creen free of snow, ice and leaves to en-
sure heating and cooling are not impaired,
and to prevent the windows from misting
over.
● The air from the vents flows through the ve-
hicle int
erior and is extracted by slots in the
luggage compartment designed for this pur-
pose. Therefore, you should avoid obstruct-
ing these slots with any kind of object.
● The air conditioner operates most effective-
ly with the w
indows closed. However, if the
temperature inside the vehicle is excessive
because of the sun, the air inside can be
cooled faster by opening the windows for a
short time.
● Do not smoke while air recirculation mode
is on, a
s smoke drawn into the air condition-
ing system leaves residue on the evaporator,
producing a permanent unpleasant odour. 164