remove seats Seat Alhambra 2006 Owner's Manual

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsTips and MaintenanceTe c h n i c a l D a t a
Adjust the head restraint properly to achieve maximum protection.
– Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same
level as the top of your head, or as close as possible to the same
level as the top of your head and, at the very least, at eye level
Ÿpage 12, fig. 3 and Ÿpage 12, fig. 4
WARNING
•Travelling with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted
increases the risk of severe injuries.
•Incorrectly adjusted head restraints could result in death in the event of
a collision or accident.
•Incorrectly adjusted head restraints also increase the risk of injury
during sudden or unexpected driving or braking manoeuvres.
•The head restraints must always be adjusted according to the occu-
pant's size.
Examples of incorrect sitting positions
An incorrect sitting position can lead to severe injuries to
occupants.
Seat belts can provide optimal protection only when the belt webs
are properly positioned. Incorrect sitting positions substantially
reduce the protective function of seat belts and increase the risk of
injury due to incorrect belt web position. As the driver, you are
responsible for all vehicle occupants, especially children.
– Never permit anyone to assume an incorrect sitting position in
the vehicle while travelling Ÿ.
The following list contains examples of sitting positions that could be
dangerous for all occupants. The list is not complete, but we would like to
make you aware of this issue.
Therefore, whenever the vehicle is in motion:
•Never stand in the vehicle,
•never stand on the seats,
•never kneel on the seats,
•never tilt your backrest far to the rear,
•never lean against the dash panel,
•never lie on the rear bench,
•never sit on the front edge of a seat,
•never sit sideways,
•never lean out of a window,
•never put your feet out of a window,
•never put your feet on the dash panel,
•never put your feet on the surface of a seat,
•never travel in a foot well ,
•never travel on a seat without wearing the seat belt,
•never carry any person in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
•Every incorrect sitting position increases the risk of severe injuries.
•Sitting in an incorrect position exposes the occupants to severe injuries
if airbags deploy, striking an occupant who has assumed an incorrect
sitting position.
•Before the vehicle moves, assume the proper sitting position and main-
tain it throughout the trip. Before every trip, instruct your passengers to
assume the proper sitting position and to maintain it during the trip
Ÿpage 9, “Proper sitting position for occupants”.

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•Fasten your seat belt before every trip - even when driving in town. That
applies also to your front and rear passengers – danger of injury!
•The seat belt cannot offer its full protection if the belt web is not posi-
tioned correctly.
•Never allow two passengers (even children) to share the same seat belt.
•Keep both feet in the foot-well in front of your seat as long as the
vehicle is in motion.
•Never unbuckle a seat belt while the vehicle is in motion. Risk of fatal
injury.
•The belt webbing must never be twisted while it is being worn.
•The belt webbing should never lie on hard or fragile objects (such as
glasses or pens, etc.) because this can cause injuries.
•Do not allow the seat belt to be damaged or jammed, or to rub on any
sharp edges.
•Never wear the seat belt under the arm or in any other incorrect posi-
tion.
•Loose, bulky clothing (such as an overcoat over a jacket) impairs the
proper fit and function of the belts, reducing their capacity to protect.
•The slot in the seat belt buckle must not be blocked with paper or other
objects, as this can prevent the latch plate from engaging securely.
•Never use seat belt clips, retaining rings or similar instruments to alter
the position of the belt webbing.
•Frayed or torn seat belts or damage to the connections, belt retractors
or parts of the buckle could cause severe injuries in the event of an acci-
dent. Therefore, you must check the condition of all seat belts at regular
intervals.
•Seat belts which have been worn in an accident and stretched must be
replaced by a qualified workshop. Renewal may be necessary even if there
is no apparent damage. The belt anchorage should also be checked.
•Do not attempt to repair a damaged seat belt yourself. The seat belts
must not be removed or modified in any way.
•The belts must be kept clean, otherwise the retractors may not work
properly.
Seat belts
Fastening seat belt (one buckle)
The seat belts on the front seats and the seats in the second
and third row are fastened using one buckle.
The seat belt cannot offer its full protection if the belt web is not
positioned correctly.
WARNING (continued)WARNING (continued)
Fig. 10 Belt buckle and
latch plate of seat belt

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Detachable seat belts
The seat belts in the third row of seats can be detached.Detaching the seat belt
– Push the the spring hook Ÿfig. 18 in the direction of the arrow
and remove the hook by pulling down.
– Guide the seat belt with the spring hook up and hang the spring
hook in the retainer Ÿfig. 19 -arrow- in the side trim.
Fitting the seat belt
– Remove the spring hook from the retainer and guide the seat belt
down.
– Fir the hook and pull it up until the spring hook functions again
Ÿ.
Remove the spring hook again if the seat belt is twisted after it has been
fitted. Turn it in the appropriate direction and reengage the spring hook
securely.
WARNING
Pull on the seat belt to ensure that the hook is engaged properly. The hook
could disengage itself whilst the vehicle is in motion if it has not been
properly fitted - Risk of fatal injury!
Fig. 18 Retainer with
spring hook for the
detachable seat belt
Fig. 19 Storage for the
detached seat belt

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Belt retainer*
WARNING
•When the belt for the outer seats in the centre row is removed insert the
webbing behind the guide of the side trim Ÿfig. 20, in order to lower the
backrest without damaging the webbing.
•The seat belts must be removed from the holder before removing the
individual seats. This means that the belts will not be damaged.
Belt height adjustment
Seat belt height adjusters can be used to adjust the position
of the seat belt at the shoulder.
The seat belt adjustment for the front seats and the outer seats in
the second row can be used to adjust the proper belt web position
at the shoulder.
– Press the upper part Ÿfig. 21 of the shoulder belt guide in the
direction of the arrow and hold it in this position.
– Move the shoulder belt guide up or down until you have adjusted
the seat belt to the correct position
– After adjusting, pull the shoulder belt sharply to check that the
catch on the shoulder belt guide is engaged securely.
Fig. 20 Belt retainer for
outer seats in centre row
Fig. 21 Location of the
belt height adjuster

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Incorrectly fastened seat belts
Incorrectly worn seat belts can cause severe injuries.
Seat belts can provide optimal protection only if the belt web is
properly worn. This is particularly true of seat belts with two buckles.
The seat belts must be fastened exactly in the order described in this
chapter. An incorrect sitting position impairs substantially the
protection a seat belt offers and can lead to severe or fatal injuries.
The risk of severe or fatal injuries is especially increased when a
deploying airbag strikes an occupant who has assumed an incorrect
sitting position. As driver, you are responsible for the safety of all
vehicle occupants, especially children. Therefore:
– Never permit anyone to assume an incorrect sitting position in
the vehicle while travelling Ÿ.
WARNING
An incorrectly worn seat belt increases the risk of severe injuries.
•Before every trip, instruct your passengers to adjust their seat belts
properly and to wear them during the trip.
•Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the use
of seat belts Ÿpage 22 and Ÿpage 27.
Belt tension devices
Function of the belt tension device
During a frontal collision, the seat belts on the front seats are
retracted automatically.
The seat belts for the front occupants are equipped with belt tension devices.
Sensors will trigger the belt tension devices during severe head-on, lateral
and rear collisions only if the seat belt is being worn. This retracts and
tightens the seat belts, reducing the forward motion of the occupants.
The belt tension device can be triggered only once.
The belt tension devices will not be triggered in the event of a light frontal,
side or rear collision, if the vehicle overturns, or in situations where no large
forces act on the front, side or rear of the vehicle.
Note
•If the belt tension devices are triggered, a fine dust is produced. This is
normal and is no indication that there was a fire in the vehicle.
•The relevant safety requirements must be observed when the vehicle or
components of the system are scrapped. A qualified workshop is familiar with
these regulations and will be pleased to pass on the information to you.
Service and disposal of belt tension devices
The belt tension devices are components of the seat belts that are installed
in the seats of your vehicle. If you work on the belt tension devices or remove
and install parts of the system when performing other repair work, the seat
belt may be damaged. The consequence may be that, in the event of an acci-
dent, the belt tension devices function incorrectly or not at all.

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Integrated child seat
Basic information on the integrated child seat
Proper use of child seats substantially reduces the risk of
injury in an accident!
It can be adjusted to suit the child's size and is suitable for children in the
following groups according to the ECE-R 44 norm: Group 1 (9 - 18 Kg), Group
2 (15 - 25 kg) and Group 3 (22 - 36 kg).
The integrated child seat for children in the Groups 1 and 2 must be used
with the slumber roll delivered with the seat.
For safety reasons, we recommend that the child seat for children in Group 1
is installed facing against the direction of travel. To do this, simply remove
the seat and fit it again facing in the opposite direction. The child must be
fastened in using the harness belt.
The child seat may only be fitted in the direction of travel for children in
Groups 2 and 3 who are fastened in using the three-point belt fitted in the
vehicle.
WARNING
•With the integrated child seat, the backrest may only be adjusted to the
first or second backrest position for children in Groups 1 to 3.
•The slumber roll must always be fitted for children in Groups 1 and 2.
•The integrated child seat must not be modified in any way.
•Do not allow the belt webbing to become twisted or jammed, or to rub
on any sharp edges.
•If the child seat or any parts of the seat are damaged, or if the child seat
has to withstand the force of a collision in an accident, the seat, or part of
the seat, must be replaced - preferably by a qualified dealership.
Group 1 integrated child seat
A suitable child seat and a correctly adjusted seat belt can
help to protect your child.
Setting up the child seat
– Pull the loop to the front in the direction of the arrow Ÿfig. 35
.
– Push the seat cushion in direction of the arrow until it
engages in position.
– Pull the loop to fold down the child seat cushion in direction
of arrow .
Restoring the normal seat
– First fold the child seat cushion up.
Fig. 35 Using the inte-
grated child seat
A1
A2
A3
A4

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Seats and stowage
The importance of correct seat adjustment
Proper seat adjustment optimises the level of protection
offered by seat belts and airbags.
The driver seat, front passenger seat, and seats in the passenger compart-
ment, can be adjusted in many ways to suit the physical requirements of the
vehicle occupants. The correct seat position is very important for:
•fast and easy operation of all controls on the instrument panel,
•relaxed posture that does not cause drowsiness,
•safe driving,
•optimum protection from the seat belts and airbag system Ÿpage 7.
Vehicle seats
Your vehicle has a total of five or seven
24) seats.
•First row of seats: two seats
•Second row of seats: three seats
•Third row of seats24): two seats
Each seat is equipped with a three-point seat belt.
WARNING
If the driver and passengers assume improper sitting positions, they may
sustain critical injuries.
•Never transport more people than there are seats available in the
vehicle.
•Every occupant in the vehicle must properly fasten and wear the seat
belt belonging to his or her seat. Children must be protected with an appro-
priate child restraint system. Section “Child Safety”
•The seats and all head restraints must always be adjusted to body size
and the seat belt must always be properly adjusted to provide you and your
passengers with optimum protection.
•Always keep your feet in the foot well when the vehicle is moving; never
rest them on the dash panel, out of the window or on the seat. This also
applies to passengers. An incorrect sitting position exposes you to an
increased risk of injury in the event of a braking manoeuvre or an accident.
If the airbag is triggered, you could sustain fatal injuries due to an improper
sitting position.
•It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance
of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. Failure to respect
the minimum distance means that the airbag will not protect you. Risk of
fatal injury. The distance between the driver and the steering wheel or
between the front passenger and the dash panel should always be as great
as possible.
•Adjust the driver or front passenger 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.
In addition, while adjusting your seat, you will assume an incorrect sitting
position. Risk of fatal accidents.
•Special guidelines apply to installing a child seat on the front
passenger seat. When installing a child seat, observe the warning note in
“Child safety”.
•The seats in the third row of seats may, for safety reasons, only be used
if the luggage compartment cover has been removed.
24)Optional equipment
WARNING (continued)

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Head restraints
Correct adjustment of head restraints
Properly adjusted head restraints are an important part of
occupant protection and can reduce the risk of injuries in
most accident situations.
– Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same
level as the top of your head Ÿfig. 84 and Ÿfig. 85.
Adjusting the head restraints Ÿpage 123
WARNING
Travelling with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted
increases the risk of severe injuries.
•Improperly adjusted head restraints could lead to death in the event of
a collision or accident.
•Incorrectly adjusted head restraints also increase the risk of injury
during sudden or unexpected driving or braking manoeuvres.
•The head restraints must always be adjusted according to the occu-
pant's size.
Fig. 84 Viewed from in
front: Properly adjusted
head restraints and
proper belt adjustment
Fig. 85 Viewed from side:
Properly adjusted head
restraints and proper belt
adjustment

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Removing or adjusting head restraints
The head restraints can be adjusted by moving them up and
down.
Adjusting height
– Hold the side of the head restraint.
– Push the head restraint up (in the direction of the arrow) or push
it down with the button pressed Ÿfig. 86 (arrow). Correct setting
Ÿpage 122.
– Make sure that the head restraint engages securely in position.
Removing the head restraint
– Push the head restraint up as far as it will go.
– Press the button Ÿfig. 86 -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.
– Press and hold button Ÿfig. 86 (arrow) and push the head
restraint down as far as it will go.
– Adjust the head restraint to suit body size.
WARNING
Never drive if the head restraints have been removed. Risk of injury.
•After refitting the head restraint, you must always adjust it properly for
height to achieve optimal protection.
•Please observe the safety warnings Ÿpage 122, “Correct adjustment
of head restraints”.Fig. 86 Adjusting and
removing the head
restraints

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Rear seats
Characteristics of seat equipment
The seats in the passenger compartment have the following features,
depending on the equipment level:
•Integrated three-point seat belt with adjustable latch plate holder,
•Integrated ISOFIX anchor points for a child seat ,
•Height-adjustable head restraints Ÿpage 122
•Room for just one person,
•Adjustable armrests26).
•Individual seats can be removed Ÿpage 129,
•Integrated child seats26).
Seat with integrated child seat
Seats with an integrated child seat have the same functions as the conven-
tional individual seats. The integrated child seat is described in “Safety
first”.
Seat layout
Second row, left seat.
Third row, left seat.
Second row, centre seat.
26)Optional equipment
Fig. 89 Maximum number of seats in the Alhambra
A1
A2
A3