Seat Altea XL 2012 Owner's Manual

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Rear seats
Seat adjustment
Fig. 98 For unlocking
the rear seat
Fig. 99 Rear seat back-
rest angle 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. 98.
– Move the seat cushion forwards or backwards to the desired po-
sition.
Backrest angle adjustment
– Hold the backrest at the top. Pull the loop on the side of the
seat ⇒ fig. 99 1
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 in-
crease the risk of an accident and therefore, injury.
● Do not push the backrests down when the 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
backrests in position normal, without moving.
● In order to maintain the maximum space without putting the backrests
down, move the seats forward to the desired position. 
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Folding the seat backrests down
Fig. 100 Folding or
opening the rear seat
backrests
– Pull the loop on the side of the seat ⇒ fig. 100 1
In this position the backrest is locked. This is the reason why the loop loca-
ted 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.
● For safety reasons the locking system loops on the seats may not be
used to secure any items.
 Folding the rear seat backrests down
Fig. 101 Folding or
opening the front seat
backrests
– Pull the loop on the side of the seat ⇒ fig. 101 1
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.
● For safety reasons the locking system loops on the seats may not be
used to secure any items.
● After locking the seat backrest into position ensure that the seat
belts protrude from the seat.
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Storage compartment
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
Fig. 102 Passenger side:
storage compartment
The compartment can be opened by pulling the lever ⇒ fig. 102.
WARNING
Always keep the storage 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 armrest at front with storage compartment
There is a storage compartment in the armrest.
Fig. 103 Front armrest
with storage compart-
ment
– To open the storage compartment, lift the armrest up in the di-
rection of the arrow ⇒ fig. 103 and then lift the cover.
– To access the CD loader* or the lower storage compartment,
pull on the armrest cover without pressing on the button.
– To close the storage compartment, push the armrest down.
WARNING
Always keep the storage compartment closed while the vehicle is in mo-
tion to reduce the risk of injury from the armrest during a sudden braking
manoeuvre or in the event of an accident.
Note
The CD changer is located in this compartment. 
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Stowage areas under the front seats*
There is a storage compartment with a cover under each
front seat.
Fig. 104 Storage com-
partment under the front
seats
The drawer* ⇒ fig. 104 A
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
● 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 acci-
dent.
 Folding tray*
Folding trays are fitted to the rear of the front seat backrests.
Fig. 105 Folding tray on
the front left seat
– To open the tray, open it up in the direction of the arrow
⇒ fig. 105.
WARNING
● The folding trays may not be folded down whilst the vehicle is in mo-
tion and anyone is seated on the second row of seats. There is a risk on
injury during a sudden braking manoeuvre! The tray must therefore be
closed and properly secured whilst the vehicle is in motion.
● 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. 

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Roof storage compartment*
There are four storage compartments in the roof
Fig. 106 Roof storage
compartments
– Press the button on the cover to open these compartments
⇒ fig. 106. The cover will then open.
– To close the cover, press it up until it engages.
WARNING
Always keep the storage compartment 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.
 Storage in the luggage compartment*
There is a variable storage compartment* in the luggage
compartment floor.
Fig. 107 Variable lug-
gage compartment floor
storage compartment
Fig. 108 Variable lug-
gage compartment floor
storage compartment
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–Lift the luggage compartment floor and fold it back all the way
⇒ fig. 107.
– Fit the separator A
⇒ fig. 108, into the side grooves depending
on the size of the objects to be transported. The on-board tool
kit and the spare wheel are located underneath the luggage
compartment.
– Secure objects in the luggage compartment with suitable straps
on the fastening rings.
Note
● Do not exceed the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle
⇒ page 289. Luggage compartment net*
There is a storage net in the luggage compartment for secur-
ing objects.
Fig. 109 Luggage com-
partment net
– Use the fastening rings located on the side of the luggage com-
partment to attach the storage net ⇒ fig. 109.
Note
● Do not exceed the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle
⇒ page 289. 
Other storage compartments
Other storage compartments can be found:
● in the centre console,
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● in the side trims of the luggage compartment,
● 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 dash panel. 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 stor-
age compartments into the driver footwell 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.
● 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 braking manoeuvres or accidents, es-
pecially those involving airbag deployment, these objects could injure
the vehicle occupants.
 Front drinks holders
Fig. 110 Front drink
holders
In the centre console, in front of the gear lever, there are two drink holders
⇒ fig. 110.
WARNING
● 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.
● Never use rigid materials (for example, glass or ceramic), these could
cause injury in the case of an accident.
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Rear drink holder*/ Armrest*
Fig. 111 Opening the
rear drink holders
Fig. 112 Rear armrest/
drink holder
Opening and closing the armrest*/ drink holder*
– To open, pull the loop in the direction of the arrow
⇒ fig. 111 1
. –
To close, lift the Drink holder*/ armrest* in the direction of the
arrow ⇒ fig. 112 2
.
WARNING
Ensure that the load in the luggage compartment is correctly secured
with the retainer net when travelling with the armrest down ⇒ page 144.
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Multi-purpose mobile storage compartment* - Fitting and
removal
This storage compartment may only be placed in the central
area of the rear seat
Fig. 113 Mobile storage
compartment. Installa-
tion
Fig. 114 Mobile storage
compartment mounting
plate Fitting mobile storage compartment
–
Fold down the small section of the rear seat backrest, in order
to access the large section of the backrest.
– Fit the mobile storage compartment mounting plate H
⇒ fig. 114 from the inside of the vehicle, through the rear part
of the seat. It should be fitted between the backrest and the
seat, in the central seat area.
– Push the plate until it clips the cushion frame. The rings of the
mobile storage compartment mounting plate appear at the front
of the seat.
– If it is difficult to make the plate clip, tilt the rear backrest of the
large section forwards slightly and then lean the backrest back-
wards to make the fitting of the mobile storage compartment
onto the mounting plate easier.
– Place the mobile storage compartment onto the foam of the
central seat.
– Set both mounting pieces together E
⇒ fig. 113, with both
mounting rings G ⇒ fig. 114 and press hard until both the
clips completely connect with the rings.
Removing mobile storage compartment
– Pull each of the buttons ⇒ fig. 113 F
on the clips (red buttons)
forwards, until they snap out of place.
– Fold the larger seat down and remove the mobile storage com-
partment mounting plate. 
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Multi-purpose mobile storage compartment* - General
information
This storage compartment may only be placed in the central
area of the rear seat
Fig. 115 Mobile storage
compartment. Opening
Fig. 116 Mobile storage
compartment. Functions Opening
–
Lift the cover B
, in area A ⇒ fig. 115.
Closing
– 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 damage 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 maga-
zines.
● The tables may be used as a support for writing.
To use the table C
⇒ fig. 116, it must be removed from its compartment in
the side of the mobile storage compartment and fitted into slot D
⇒ fig. 116 on the front section of the mobile storage compartment.
The table in the right-hand compartment is fitted in the left-hand slot of the
front of the mobile storage compartment and the table in the left-hand com-
partment is fitted in the right-hand slot.
The tables have two positions for use and cannot be interchanged.
WARNING
● The mobile storage compartment supports a maximum load of 5 kg.
Do not overload.
● Do not drive when the cover of the mobile storage compartment is
open.
● Do not drive when the tables are set up for use. 