2018 Seat Ateca seats

Seats and head restraints
Electric driver's seat adjustment* Read the additional information carefully
›› ›
 page 19 WARNING
● If the el ectric

front seats are used negli-
gently or without paying due attention, it can
cause serious injury.
● The front seats can also be electrically ad-
just
ed when the ignition is switched off. Nev-
er leave a child or any other person who may
need help in the vehicle.
● In the event of an emergency, electrical ad-
justment
can be stopped by pressing any
control. CAUTION
To avoid damaging the electrical components
of the fr ont

seats, please refrain from kneel-
ing on the seat or applying sharp pressure at
a single point to the seat cushion and back-
rest. Note
● It m a

y not be possible to electrically adjust
the seat if the vehicle battery is very low.
● If the engine is started while the seats are
being electric
ally adjusted, the adjustment
will stop. Adjusting the front head restraints
Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

 page 19
Adjust the head restraint ›››
 page 19 so
that as far as possible the top of the head re-
straint is level with the top of your head.
When this is not possible, try to get as close
as possible to this position.
Adjustment of the rear head restraints Fig. 150
Rear centre head restraint: release
point . When transporting people in the back seat,
p
l
ac

e the head restraints of the occupied
seats at a minimum of the next socket up
››› .Adjusting the head restraints
– To set the head restraint higher, grasp the
side
s

with both hands and move it up-
wards, until you see it engage.
– To set the head restraint lower down, press
the 1
› ››
Fig. 150
b
utton and move it
downwards.
Removing the head restraint
To remove the head restraint, the correspond-
ing backrest must be partially folded forward. – Unlock the backrest ›››
page 159.
– Move the head restraint upwards until it ar-
rives

to the top.
– Press button 1
› ›
› Fig. 150
, while simulta-
neously pressing on the security hole 2 ›››
Fig. 150 with a fl at
screwdriver a maxi-
mum of 5 mm wide, and remove the head
restraint.
– Move the backrest until it engages properly
›› ›

.
Fittin g the he
a
d restraint
To mount the external head restraints, the
corresponding backrest must be partially fol-
ded forward.
– Unlock the backrest ›››
page 159.
– Insert the head restraint bars into the
guides u

ntil they perceptibly engage. It »
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should not be possible to remove the head
r e
s
traint from the backrest.
– Move the backrest until it engages properly
›››
.
WARNING
● Ple a

se observe the general notes
››› page 77.
● Remove the rear head restraints only when
it is
necessary for the placement of a child
seat ››› page 90. After removing a child seat,
remount the head restraint immediately.
Travelling with the head restraints removed
or improperly adjusted increases the risk of
severe injuries. Seat functions
Intr oduction WARNING
Inappropriate use of the seat functions can
cau se sev

ere injuries.
● Assume the proper sitting position before
your trip and rem
ain in it throughout. This al-
so applies to the other occupants.
● Always keep hands, fingers, feet and other
part
s of the body away from the operating ra-
dius and the adjustment of seats. Seat heating
Fig. 151
In the centre console: front seats
he atin
g sw

itch The seat cushions can be heated electrically
when the ignition i
s
sw

itched on. The back-
rest is also heated in some versions.
The seat heating should not be engaged in
any of the following conditions:
● The seat is unoccupied.
● The seat has a covering.
● There is a child seat installed in the seat.
● The seat cushion is wet or damp.
● The indoor or outdoor temperature is great-
er than 25°C (77°F).
A

ctivate
Press the button  or . Seat heating is
switched on fully. Adjusting the heating output
Pres

s the button  or  repeatedly until the
desired intensity level is reached.
Deactivating
Press the button  or  until all warning
lamps switch off. WARNING
Children and people who cannot perceive
pain or t emper

ature because of medications,
paralysis or chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes)
or have a limited perception of these, may
suffer burns to the back, buttocks or legs
when using seat heating, an occurrence that
may entail a very lengthy recovery period or
from which it may not be possible to recover
fully. Seek medical advice if you have doubts
regarding your health.
● People with limited pain and temperature
thresho
lds must never use seat heating.
● If an abnormality in the device's tempera-
ture c
ontrol is detected, have it checked by a
specialist workshop. WARNING
If the fabric of the cushion is wet, this can ad-
ver sely

affect the operation of the seat heat-
ing, increasing the risk of burns.
● Make sure the seat cushion is dry prior to
usin
g the seat heater. 158

Seats and head restraints
●
Do not s it
on the seat with clothing that is
wet or damp.
● Do not leave clothing that is wet or damp
on the seat.
● Do not

spill liquid on the seat. CAUTION
● To av oid d

amaging the heating elements of
the seat heaters, please do not kneel on the
seat or apply sharp pressure to a single point
on the seat cushion or backrest.
● Liquids, sharps objects and insulating ma-
teria
ls (e.g. covers or child seats) can damage
the seat heating.
● In the event of smells, switch off the seat
heating immedi
ately and have it inspected by
a specialised workshop. For the sake of the environment
The seat heating should remain on only when
needed. Otherw i

se, it is an unnecessary fuel
waste. Front centre armrest
The centre armrest can be adjusted to various
l
ev
el

s.
Adjusting the centre armrest – To adjust the tilt, lift the armrest from the
star

ting position so that it is engaged. –
To ret
urn the armrest to the starting posi-
tion, remove the armrest from the upper
fixed position and lower it.
The armrest can be moved backwards and
forwards.
Folding down and lifting the rear seat
back
rest Fig. 152
On the rear seat backrest: release
c at
c

h 1 ; red mark
2 . Fig. 153
In the luggage compartment: levers
for r emot

e release of the left part 1 and right
par t
2 of the rear seat backrest.
The rear seat backrest is split and each part
be lo
w
er

ed separately to extend the luggage
compartment.
When the rear seat backrest is lowered no-
body else can travel in the corresponding
seats (not even a child).
Lowering the rear seat backrest with the un-
lock button
● Lower the head restraint properly.
● Push the unlock button ›››
Fig. 152 1 for-
w ar
d
s and at the same time lift the backrest.
● The rear seat backrest is not engaged when
the red mark
ing of the button 2 is visible.
L o
w
ering the rear seat backrest with the re-
mote release lever
● Lower the head restraint properly. »
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● Open the r e
ar lid.
● P
ull the remote release lever of the left part
›››
Fig. 153 1 or right part
2 of the backrest
in the dir ection of
the arr
ow. The released
part of the rear seat backrest is folded auto-
matically down and forwards.
● If this occurs, close the rear lid.
The rear se
at backrest is not engaged when
the red marking of the button ››› Fig. 152 2 is visible.
F
o
l

ding up the rear seat backrest
● Lift the backrest and press it firmly into the
lock u
ntil it engages ››› .
● It should not be possible to see the red
m ark
of

the unlock button 2 .
● The backrest must be properly engaged. WARNING
Serious injuries can be caused if the rear seat
bac k

rest is lowered or lifted without due care
and attention.
● Never lower or lift the rear seat backrest
while driv
ing.
● Do no trap or damage the seat belt when
rais
ing the rear seat backrest.
● When lowering or lifting the rear seat back-
res
t, keep your hands, fingers, feet and other
body parts out of its path.
● For the rear seat belts to offer the necessa-
ry pr
otection all the parts of the rear backrest must be properly engaged. This is particular-
ly impor
t

ant in the case of the centre rear
seat. If someone is seated in a seat whose
backrest is not properly engaged they will fly
forward, along with the backrest, during an
accident or a sudden driving or braking ma-
noeuvre.
● A red signal on the button 2 warns that
the bac k

rest is not engaged. Always check
that the red marking is not visible when the
backrest is in the upright position.
● When the rear seat backrest is lowered or is
not properly
engaged nobody else can travel
in the corresponding seats (not even a child). CAUTION
Serious damage can be caused to the vehicle
and other ob j

ects if the rear seat backrest is
lowered or lifted without due care and atten-
tion.
● Before lowering the rear seat backrest, al-
way
s adjust the front seats so that neither
the head restraints nor the cushions of the
rear backrest can hit them. Transport and practical
equipment
St or
ag

e compartments
Storage areas under the front seats* Fig. 154
Storage compartment under the
fr ont
se

ats. There is a storage compartment with a cover
u
nder e
ac

h front seat.
The drawer* is opened by pulling on the han-
dle of the cover ››› Fig. 154.
To close the drawer, press the cover until it
locks into position. WARNING
● The dra w

ers will hold a maximum weight of
1.5 kg. 160

Transport and practical equipment
●
Do not driv e w
ith the drawer cover open.
There is an injury risk for passengers if the
cargo is released in case of sudden braking or
an accident. Drink holders
Fig. 155
Centre console: front drink holders. Front drink holders
– Place drinks in the holder ››
›
Fig. 155.
Placement of two drinks is possible. There
is also the possibility of placing larger plas-
tic bottles in the trims of the doors. WARNING
● Do not p l

ace any hot drinks in the drink
holder while the vehicle is moving. Hot drinks
could spill and cause burns, which may cause
an accident. ●
Do not u se h

ard china cups or glasses.
These could cause injury in the event of an
accident. CAUTION
You should avoid putting open drinks con-
t ainer s

in the drink holders. The drinks could
otherwise spill over and cause damage to e.g.
the electrical equipment or the seat covers. Glove compartment
Fig. 156
Glove compartment Opening/closing
– To open the glove compartment, pull the
handl
e in the dir

ection of the arrow.
– To close the glove compartment, move the
cov

er upwards until it engages. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the CD
pla

yer is located in the glove compartment.
Separate operating instructions are enclosed
for this equipment in the corresponding In-
struction Manual. WARNING
The cover of the glove compartment should
alw a

ys be closed while driving. Failure to fol-
low this instruction could result in an acci-
dent. Other storage compartments
You will find more object holders, compart-
ments
and s
up

ports in other parts of the ve-
hicle:
● In the top of the glove compartment in ve-
hicle
s that do not have a CD reader. The load
of the compartment should not exceed
1.2 kg.
● In the centre console under the centre arm-
res
t*.
● Coat hooks in the door frames ›››
.
● Other storage compartments are found in
the r e
ar se

at, to the left and the right of the
seats. »
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WARNING
● Ple a
se 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 c
lothing. Do not leave any heavy
or sharp objects in the pockets.
● Do not use clothes hangers to hang up the
clothing, a
s this could interfere with the func-
tion of the head-protection airbags. Power sockets
Fig. 157
Centre console: 12 volt socket Fig. 158
Centre console, rear section: USB
pow er soc

kets. ●
Remove the cap located on the centre con-
so l
e of

the socket ››› Fig. 157.
● Insert the plug of the electrical appliance
into the pow
er socket.
Electrical equipment can be connected to the
12 volt power socket. The appliances connec-
ted to each power socket must not exceed a
power rating of 120 Watt.
USB power sockets
Depending on the equipment and the coun-
try, the vehicle may also have USB connec-
tions exclusively for charging or as a power
socket.
These USB ports are located at the rear of the
console, between the front seats ››› Fig. 158.
These connectors can work at a maximum
power of up to 10.5 W per port.
They are not intended for file playback. WARNING
The power socket works only when the igni-
tion is on. Impr

oper 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
dam agin

g the sockets. Note
● The use of el

ectrical appliances with the
engine switched off will cause a battery dis-
charge.
● Should the connected appliance overheat,
immediately
switch it off and disconnect it
from the socket.
● Before switching the ignition on or off, un-
plug the app
liances from the USB ports to
protect them from any damage caused by
fluctuations in voltage. Storing objects
Lo
a

ding the luggage compartment All luggage and other loose objects must be
s
af
ely

secured in the luggage compartment.
Unsecured objects which shift back and forth
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Operation
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 the handle 1
› ››
Fig. 169
, p ull it up
and push it towards the backrest of the rear
seats until the floor folds along the hinge line
and the movable part of the floor is resting
on itself.
● Rest the floor on its housings ›››
Fig. 170
(arrows).
Variable floor with folded seats
● To move from the high position to the low
position, lif
t the floor using the handle
››› Fig. 169 1 and pull it back a little.
● Push the variable floor towards the folded
r e
ar se

ats with the handle 1 using some
do wn
w
ard pressure so that the moving part
of the floor is flush with the backs of the rear
seats. 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-
gag
e c

ompartment 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 m aximum w

eight that can be loaded on
the luggage compartment variable floor in
the top position is 150 kg.
● Do not let the luggage compartment floor
fal
l 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
ob 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 t

o 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 ex
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. 168

Driving
Starter button* Fig. 178
In the lower part of the centre con-
so l
e: s
tarter button. Fig. 179
On the right of the steering column:
emer gency

start. The vehicle engine can be started with a
s
t
ar

ter button (Press & Drive). To do so, there
must be a valid key inside the vehicle in the
area of the front or rear seats. In vehicles with the Keyless Access
›››
page 125 system, the engine can also be
started with the key in the luggage compart-
ment.
Opening the driver's door when exiting the
vehicle activates the electronic lock on the
steering column if the ignition is disabled.
Switching the ignition on/off manually
Briefly push the starter button without touch-
ing the brake or clutch pedal ››› .
F or
v

ehicles with both manual and automatic
transmission, the starter button text START ENGINE STOP flashes like a heartbeat
when the sy s
t

em is preset for switching the
ignition on and off.
Automatic ignition switch-off
If the driver leaves the vehicle, taking the ve-
hicle key with them but leaving the ignition
on, the ignition is not switched off automati-
cally. The ignition is switched off automati-
cally by pressing the lock button on the re-
mote control  or manually by pressing the
sensor surface on the door lever ››› Fig. 132
Emergency starting function
If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle,
an emergency start-up will be required. The
relevant message will appear in the dash
panel display. This may happen when, for ex- ample, the battery of the vehicle key button
is

very low or flat:
● Immediately after pushing the starter but-
ton, keep the
vehicle key next to the right
trim of the steering column ››› Fig. 179, as
close as possible to the Kessy logo.
● The ignition connects and the engine starts
automatic
ally.
Emergency disconnection
If the engine does not switch off after briefly
pressing the starter button, an emergency
disconnect will be required:
● Press the starter button twice within 3 sec-
onds or pr
ess it once for more than 1 sec-
ond ››› .
● The engine turns off automatically.
En gine r
e

start feature
If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle
after the engine stops, you will only have 5
seconds to restart it. A warning will display
on the dash panel screen.
After this interval, it will not be possible to
start the engine without a valid key inside
the vehicle. »
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