seats Seat Alhambra 2010 Repair Manual

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Spectacle case in the roof console
To open, press and release the button Ÿfig. 108 (arrow).
To close, press the cover upwards until it clicks into place.
To ensure the passenger compartment monitoring works correctly, the spec-
tacle case must be closed when the vehicle is locked Ÿpage 90.
Compartment in the roof console*
To open, press and release the button Ÿfig. 109.
To close, press the storage compartment upwards until it clicks into place.
To ensure passenger compartment monitoring works properly, the storage
compartments must be closed when the vehicle is locked.
Fig. 108 On the roof
console: Sunglasses
storage compartment.Fig. 109 On the roof
console: Storage
compartment.

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Compartment on the instrument panel
The storage compartment on the instrument panel may have a cover.
To open, press the button on the cover Ÿfig. 110 (arrow).
To close, press the cover down until it clicks into place.
Compartment on the centre console
There is an open compartment on the centre console Ÿfig. 111 in which
there may be a 12 volt socket Ÿpage 175.
Fig. 110 Storage
compartment on the
instrument panel.Fig. 111 Compartment in
the front centre console.

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Compartment in the front central armrest
To open, fully lift the central armrest in the direction of the arrow Ÿfig. 112.
To close, lower the central armrest.
WARNING
The centre armrest may limit the freedom of movement of the driver's arm
and cause a serious accident.
xKeep the centre armrest compartments closed while the vehicle is in
motion.
WARNING
The centre armrest is not designed for children to sit on!
Card compartments
To the bottom of the centre console there is a compartment Ÿfig. 113 for
coins, cards, car park tickets and similar items.
Note
To avoid theft or use by others, do not use the compartment to store credit or
ATM cards or similar.
Fig. 112 Storage
compartment in the front
central armrest.Fig. 113 Centre console,
lower section: card
compartment.
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Glove compartment
Opening and closing the glove compartment
Unlock the glove compartment where necessary. The glove compartment is
locked when the key slot is vertical.Pull the lever to open Ÿfig. 114.
Press the cover upwards to close.
Vehicle wallet compartment
The glove compartment is designed to store the vehicle wallet.
The vehicle wallet should always be kept in the glove compartment. To store
the wallet, insert it sideways into the glove compartment.
Cooling the glove compartment
There is an air vent Ÿfig. 115 on the rear panel so that cooled air from
the climate control system (this must be connected) is fed into the glove
compartment. Turn the air vent to open and close it.
WARNING
The risk of serious injuries in the event of an accident during a sudden
braking manoeuvre or turn is increased if the glove compartment is left
open.
xKeep the glove compartment closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Caution
For structural reasons, some model versions will have gaps behind the glove
compartment into which small objects may fall. This could lead to strange
noises and damage to the vehicle. You should therefore not keep very small
objects in the glove compartment.
Fig. 114 Glove compart-
ment.
Fig. 115 Glove compart-
ment open.
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Storage compartments in the rear floor area
Move the mat to one side (where applicable).
To open, pull on the rear centre part of the cover Ÿfig. 116 (arrow).
To close, press the cover down.
WARNING
Make sure children are properly belted in and correctly secured to avoid
severe or fatal injuries while the vehicle is in motion.
xIf you are using a child seat with a base or foot, always install this base
or foot correctly and safely.
xIf the vehicle has a storage compartment in the foot well in front of the
last row of seats, this compartment cannot be used as designed; on the
contrary: It must be filled using the specially designed accessory so that
the base or foot is correctly supported by the closed compartment and the
child seat is secured 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.
xPlease read and observe the child seat manufacturer's handling
instructions.
Drawers*
There may be a drawer below the front seats.
Opening and closing the drawer
To open, press the button on the drawer handle and pull the drawer out.
To close, push the drawer under the seat until it clicks into place.
Fig. 116 Storage
compartments in the floor
area of the second row of
seats.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 117 Drawer under
the front seat.

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WARNING
If the drawer is open it could obstruct use of the pedals. This could result
in serious accident.
xThe drawers must remain closed while the vehicle is in motion. Other-
wise, the drawer and any objects in it could fall into the driver's footwell
and obstruct the pedals.
Folding table
Fold out the table by pulling on it Ÿfig. 118 (arrow).
A cup holder is built into the folding table Ÿpage 171.
To fold it back, push the folding table down as far as possible Ÿfig. 118.
WARNING
The folding table must not be folded down while the vehicle is in motion to
avoid the risk of injuries.
Portable waste bin
The portable waste bin fits onto the bottle holder on the trim of the left-hand
sliding door.
WARNING
Do not use the portable waste bin as an ashtray to avoid the risk of fire.
Fig. 118 Folding table on
the front seat.
Fig. 119 Portable waste
bin on the trim of the left-
hand sliding door.

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Other storage compartments
Side compartments in the luggage compartment
There are other compartments Ÿfig. 120 and in the side of the
luggage compartment. To open the compartment , turn the catch clock-wise. To open the compartment , lift the cover. The factory-fitted CD
changer can be located in the storage compartment .. The cover of the
compartment can be used to safely store the covers of the rear shelf
supports.
Compartments in the luggage compartment floor
More storage compartments can be found in the luggage compartment floor.
Other storage compartments:
xin the centre console, front and rear.
xin the door trims, front and rear.
xCoat hooks on the central door pillars and on the rear roof handles.
xBag hook in the luggage compartment Ÿpage 146.
Fig. 120 In the luggage
compartment: Side
storage compartment.
Fig. 121 Other compart-
ments in the luggage
compartment floor
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FunctionNecessary operations
Open the front compartment
Ÿfig. 121 :„ Pull the front of the luggage compart-
ment floor back using the handle.
Open the rear compartment
Ÿfig. 121 :„ Lift the rear of the luggage compartment
floor using the handle.
Keeping the rear compartment
open:„ Move the hook at the rear right of the
luggage compartment and hook the lug-
gage compartment floor onto it
Ÿpage 146.
Closing the compartment:
„ Push back the hook and push the rear of
the luggage compartment floor down.
„ Fold the front part of the luggage com-
partment floor forwards .
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WARNING
Clothing hung on the coat hooks could restrict the driver's view and lead to
serious accidents.
xHang the clothes from the hooks so that driver's view is not restricted.
xThe coat hook is suitable for light items of clothing. Never place heavy,
hard or sharp objects in the bags.
Caution
Keep the CD changer compartment closed while the vehicle is in motion to
reduce vibrations that could damage the changer.
Note
The first aid kit is located in the rear left compartment of the luggage
compartment.

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Cup holders
Introduction
Bottle holders
There is a bottle holder in the open compartments in the driver and front
passenger doors and in that of the sliding door.
Additional information and warnings:
xCare and cleaning of the vehicle interior Ÿpage 278
WARNING
Improper use of the cup holders can cause injury.
xNever place hot drinks in the drink holders. During sudden braking or
driving manoeuvres, the hot drink could be spilled and lead to scalding.
xEnsure that bottles and other object is dropped in the driver footwell,
as it could get under the pedals and obstruct their working.
xNever place heavy containers, food or other heavy objects in the cup
holder. In the event of an accident, these heavy objects could be thrown
around the passenger compartment and cause serious injuries.
WARNING
Closed bottles inside the vehicle could explode or crack due to the heat or
the cold.
xNever leave a closed bottle in the vehicle if the inside temperature is
too high or too low.
Caution
Do not leave open cans in the cup holders when the vehicle is in motion. They
could spill during braking, for example, and cause damage to the vehicle and
the electrical system.
Note
The cup holders can be removed for cleaning.
Cup holders in front centre console
xTo open, move the cover backwards Ÿfig. 122.
xTo close, move the cover forwards.
Fig. 122 Front centre
console: cup holder.

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Cup holders, rear
Opening and closing the cup holder in the rear centre console
xTo open, move the cup holder downwards in the direction of the arrow
Ÿfig. 123.
xTo close, lift the cup holder.
The third row of seats has a cup holder in the side trim compartment on the
rear left.
Fig. 123 Centre console,
rear section: folding out
the cup holder.