Seat Altea XL 2009 Owner's Manual

Seats and stowage
130Removing or adjust ing head restraints
The head restraints can be adjusted by moving them up and
down.Adjusting height (front seats)
– Press the button on the side and pull upwards to the desired position.
– To lower the head restraint, press the button and push head restraint downwards.
– Make sure that it engages securely into position.
Adjusting height (rear seats)
– Press the button on the side and pull upwards to the desired position. – To lower the head restraint, press the button and push head
restraint downwards.
– Make sure that the head restrain t engages securely in one of its
positions ⇒page 14.
Angle adjustment (front seats)
– Press the head restraint forward or back to the required position.
Removing the head restraint
– Push the head restraint up as far as it will go.
– Press the button ⇒fig. 93 (arrow).
– Pull head restraint out of fitting without releasing the button.
Fitting the head restraint
– Insert the head restraint into the guides on the rear backrest.
– Push head restraint down.
– Adjust the head restraint to suit body size ⇒page 14 and
⇒ page 13.
WARNING
•
Never drive if the head restraints have been removed. Risk of injury.
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Never drive if the head restraints are in an unsuitable position, there is
a risk of serious injury.
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After refitting the head restraint, yo u must always adjust it properly for
height to achieve optimal protection.
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Please observe the safety warnings ⇒page 129, “Correct adjustment
of head restraints”.
Fig. 93 Adjusting and
removing the head
restraints
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Front seatsAdjustment of the front seatsThe control elements in ⇒ fig. 94 are mirrored for the front right-
hand seat.
Adjusting the seat forwards and backwards
– Pull up the grip and move the seat forwards or backwards.
– Then release the grip and move the seat further until the catch engages.
Adjusting the seat height*
– Pull the lever up or push down (several times if necessary) from its home position. This adjusts the seat height in stages. Adjusting the backrest angle
– Take your weight off the backrest and turn the hand wheel.
Adjusting the lumbar support*
– Take your weight off the backrest and turn the hand wheel to adjust the lumbar support.
The backrest curvature of the cushioned area is determined by the settings
made in the lumbar region. This supports the natural curvature of the spine
very effectively.
WARNING
•
Never adjust the driver or front passenger seat while the vehicle is in
motion. While adjusting your seat, you will assume an incorrect sitting
position. Risk of fatal accidents. Adjust the driver or front passenger seat
only when the vehicle is stationary.
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To reduce the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger in case of
a sudden braking or an accident, never drive with the backrest tilted
towards the rear. The maximum protection of the seat belt can be achieved
only when the backrests are in an upright position and the driver and front
passenger have properly adjusted their seat belts. The further the back-
rests are tilted to the rear, the greate r the risk of injury due to improper
positioning of the belt web!
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Exercise caution when securing the seat height into forwards/back-
wards position. Injuries can be caused if the backrest is tilted without due
care and attention.
Fig. 94 Front left seat
controls
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132Heated seats*
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The front seat cushions and backrests can be heated electri-
cally.
Front seat heating for vehicles without Climatronic
– Turn the appropriate thumb wheel ⇒fig. 95 t o s wi t ch o n t h e s e a t
heating. The seat heating is switched off in the 0 position.
Front seat heating for vehicles with Climatronic
– Press button to switch on the seat heating.
– Press once to set seat heating at maximum level (level 3).
– Press twice to set seat heating at medium level (level 2).
– Press three times to set seat heating at minimum level (level 1).
– When the button is pressed four times, the heating goes off and
the LED goes out (level 0).The seat heating only works when the ignition is switched on. The left thumb
wheel controls the left seat and the right thumb wheel the right seat.
Caution
To avoid damaging the heating elements, please do not kneel on the seat or
apply sharp pressure at a single point to the seat cushion and backrest.
Fig. 95 Thumb wheel for
the front seat heatingFig. 96 Front seat
heating with Climatronic
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Rear seat benchSeat adjustment
The seats may be moved forwards or backwards independently. The
movement can be 1/3 or 2/3 of the seat. There are various possible
positions.
Adjusting reach
– In the seated position, unlock the lever in the direction of the
arrow ⇒fig. 97.
– Move the seat cushion forwards or backwards to the desired position.
Backrest angle adjustment
– Hold the backrest at the top. Pull the loop on the side of the seat ⇒fig. 98 in the direction of the arrow and hold the loop in
this position. Push the backrest to the required position and
release the loop.
WARNING
•
Adjust the seat only when the vehicle is stationary. Otherwise, your
seat could move unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving. This could
increase the risk of an accident and therefore, injury.
•
Do not push the seatbacks down until th e seat is moved, this is to avoid
damage to the centre console.
•
Ensure that the seat, once moved, is fixed in position.Note
•
In order to maintain the maximum luggage compartment space, put the
seatbacks in position normal, without moving.
•
In order to maintain the maximum space without putting the seatbacks
down, move the seats forward to the desired position.
Fig. 97 For unlocking the
rear seatFig. 98 Rear seat back-
rest angle adjustment
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134Folding the seat backrests down – Pull the loop on the side of the seat ⇒fig. 99 In this position the back rest is locked. This is the reason why the loop located
on the side of the seat must be pulled in the direction of the arrow to open the
backrest.
WARNING
•
You should check that the backrest has engaged properly in position
after the loop is released.
•
The locking system loops on the seats may not, for reasons of safety, be
used to secure any items.
Folding the rear seat backrests down– Pull the loop on the side of the seat ⇒ fig. 100 in the direc-
tion of the arrow and lift the seat backrest into position.
WARNING
•
You should check that the backrest has engaged properly in position
after the loop is released.
•
The locking system loops on the seats may not, for reasons of safety, be
used to secure any items.
•
After locking the seat backrest into po sition ensure that the seat belts
protrude from the seat.
Fig. 99 Folding or
opening the rear seat
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Fig. 100 Folding or
opening the front seat
backrests
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Stowage compartmentsStowage compartment on the front passenger sideThe compartment can be opened by pulling the lever ⇒fig. 101 .
WARNING
Always keep the stowage compartment cover closed while the vehicle is in
motion in order to reduce the risk of injury caused by a sudden braking or
by an accident.
Centre arm rest at front with stowage area
There is a stowage area in the armrest.– To open the stowage area, lift the armrest up in the direction of
the arrow ⇒fig. 102 and then lift the cover.
– To access the CD loader* or the lower stowage area, pull on the armrest cover without pressing on the button.
– To close the stowage area, push the armrest down.
WARNING
Always keep the stowage area closed while the vehicle is in motion to
reduce the risk of injury from the armrest during a sudden braking
manoeuvre or in the event of an accident.
Fig. 101 Passenger side:
stowage compartment
Fig. 102 Front armrest
with stowage area
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NoteThe CD changer is located in this compartment.Stowage areas under the front seats*
There is a stowage locker with a cover under each front seat.The drawer* ⇒fig. 103 is opened by pushing the button and putting the
cover back.
There are two open positions of 15 and 60 degrees depending on the pres-
sure applied to the cover. In the 60 degree position, the cover will collapse if
too much pressure is applied.
To close the drawer, press the cover until it locks into position.
WARNING
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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*
Folding tables are fitted to the rear of the front seat backrests.– To open the table, open it up in the direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 104.
Fig. 103 Stowage area
under the front seats
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Fig. 104 Folding table of
front left seat
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WARNING
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The folding tables 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 on
injury during a sudden braking manoeuvre! The table must therefore be
closed and properly secured whilst the vehicle is in motion.
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Never place 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 braking, for example, and could damage the vehicle.Roof stowage compartment*
There are four stowage compartments in the roof
– Press the button on the cover to open these compartments ⇒fig. 105. The cover will then open.
– To close the cover, press it up until it engages.
WARNING
Always keep the stowage area cover closed while the vehicle is in motion
to reduce the risk of injury during a sudden braking manoeuvre or in the
event of an accident and to prevent any items from being thrown through
the vehicle interior.
Fig. 105 Roof stowage
compartments
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138Stowage in the luggage compartment*
There is a variable stowage area* in the luggage compart-
ment floor.
– Lift the luggage compartment floor and fold it back all the way
⇒fig. 106.
– Fit the separator ⇒fig. 107, into the side grooves depending
on the size of the objects to be transported. The onboard tool kit
and the spare wheel are located underneath the luggage
compartment.
– Secure luggage in the luggage compartment with suitable straps on the fastening rings.
Note•
The folding table is designed for a maximum load of 50 kg. For heavier
loads fold up the table and remove.
•
Do not exceed the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle
⇒ page 273.
Fig. 106 Variable floor
boot stowage compart-
mentFig. 107 Variable floor
boot stowage compart-
ment
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Luggage compartment retaining net
There is a retaining net in the luggage compartment for
securing objects.– Use the fastening rings located on the side of the luggage
compartment to attach the retaining net ⇒fig. 108.
Note•
The folding table is designed for a maximum load of 50 kg. For heavier
loads fold up the table and remove.
•
Do not exceed the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle
⇒ page 273.
Other stowage areasOther stowage areas can be found:•
in the centre console,
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in the door trims (front and rear),
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in the side trims of the luggage compartment,
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in the spare wheel recess in the luggage compartment (only on vehicles
with an optional anti-puncture kit*.
The clothes hooks are located on the rear roof handles.
WARNING
•
Do not store loose objects on the dashboard. 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. Risk of
accident.
•
Ensure that no objects can fall from the centre console or other stowage
areas into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. In the event of a
sudden braking manoeuvre, you will not be able to use the brake, clutch or
accelerator. Risk of accident.
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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 arti-
cles of clothing. Do not leave any hard, sharp or heavy objects in hanging
articles of clothing. During sudden br aking manoeuvres or accidents, espe-
cially those involving airbag deployment, these objects could injure the
vehicle occupants.
Fig. 108 Retaining net
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