ECU Seat Alhambra 2010 User Guide

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Child safety
Child seats (accessories)
Introduction
Please read the information regarding the airbag system fully before trans-
porting babies and children in a child seat or other child restraint system
installed on the front passenger seat.
This information is extremely important for driver and passenger safety,
particularly that of babies and children.
SEAT recommends the use of child seats from the SEAT accessory
programme. These child seats have been designed and tested for use in SEAT
vehicles. You can purchase child seats with different mountings from a qual-
ified workshop.
Using child restraint systems with a base or foot
Some child retention systems are secured to the seat using a base or foot. For
certain equipment the use of an additional accessory will be necessary (for
example, the accessory for the floor compartment) to fit the child retention
system correctly and securely.
Additional information and warnings:
xAirbag system Ÿpage 33
xIntegrated child seats Ÿpage 52
WARNING
Make sure children are properly belted in and correctly secured to avoid
severe or fatal injuries while the vehicle is in motion.
xNever use a rear-facing child seat in the front passenger seat if the front
passenger airbag is enabled.
xYou should always transport all children up to 12 years of age on the
rear seat.
xChildren must always be protected with an approved child restraint
system suited to their height and weight.
xChildren must assume the proper sitting position and be properly
belted in while travelling.
xEnsure the backrest of a seat is upright when a child seat is being used
on it.
xDo not allow the child's head or other part of his or her body to fall into
the deployment area of the side airbags.
xMake sure the belt webbing is correctly positioned.
xNever hold children or babies on your lap or in your arms.
xOnly one child may occupy a child seat.
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.
WARNING (continued)

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WARNING
An empty or loose child seat could fly uncontrollably around the vehicle
interior and cause injuries in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
xWhen not in use while the vehicle is in motion, always safely secure it
or store it in the luggage compartment.
Note
Replace the child seat after an accident, as it may have invisible damage.

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General information on transporting children in the vehicle
Legal regulations and provisions will always take priority over the descrip-
tions of this instruction manual. There are different regulations and provi-
sions for the use of child seats and their mountings (Ÿtable on page 45). In
some countries, for example, the use of child seats on certain seats in the
vehicle may be forbidden.
The physical principles and the forces acting on the vehicle in the event of a
collision or other type of accidents also apply to children Ÿpage 22.
However, unlike adults and youngsters, children do not have fully developed
muscle and bone structures. In the event of an accident, children are subject
to a greater risk than adults of sustaining severe injuries.
Given that children's bodies are not yet fully developed, child restraint
systems must be used that are especially adapted to their height, weight and
constitution. There are laws in force in many countries that determine the use
of approved seat systems for transporting babies and children.
Only used authorised, approved child seats that are suitable for the vehicle.
Always consult with a SEAT qualified workshop or a specialist workshop
should you have any doubts.
Checklist
To transport children in the vehicle Ÿ:
xObserve the legal requirements specific to each country.
xFor safety reasons, SEAT recommends that children under 12 years of age
are transported on the rear seats.
xOnly if you have no alternative should a child travel on the front passenger
seat Ÿpage 46. The safest place in the vehicle is on the rear seat behind the
front passenger seat.
xChild must always use a child restraint system when travelling in the
vehicle. The child restraint system must be suitable for the height, weight and
constitution of the child.
xOnly one child may occupy a child seat.
xFollow the user instructions from the child seat manufacturer and always
keep them in the vehicle.
xIf the child seat is secured using the seat belt, guide the seat belt through
or around the child seat according to the instructions of the child seat manu-
facturer.
xMake sure the belt webbing is correctly positioned and that the child is
sitting properly.
xThe child seat should be installed on the rear seat behind the front
passenger seat so that the child can exit the car on the kerb side.
xDo not leave toys or other loose objects on the child seat or on the seat
while the vehicle is in motion.
Specific child seat regulations for each country (selection)
RegulationFurther information
ECE-R 44a)
a)ECE-R: Economic Commission for Europe Regulation.
Technical Service or qualified work-
shop

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a Categorisation of child seats according to ECE-R 44
Not all children fit in the seat of their weight group. Nor do all seats adapt to
the vehicle. Therefore, always check whether the child fits properly in the
child seat and whether the seat can be installed safely in the vehicle.
The rear seats are suitable for child seats with the ISOFIX system specially
designed for this type of vehicle in accordance with regulation ECE-R 44.
Child seats approved under the ECE-R 44 regulation are fitted with the corre-
sponding approval symbol. The sign is an upper-case E in a circle with the
identification number below it.
WARNING
Not following the checklist prepared for your own safety could lead to acci-
dents and severe injuries.
xAlways follow the check list and perform the necessary operations.
WARNING
In general, the rear seat is always the safest place for correctly belted in
children in the event of an accident.
xA suitable child seat that is correctly installed and used on one of the
rear seats offer the most protection possible for babies and small children
in most accidents.
Note
Other accessories may be required to fit the child retention system with a
base or foot security and safely. Contact a specialist or qualified workshop.
Weight cate-
goryWeight of the
childInstallation of the child seat
Group 0children up to
10 kg
Rear-facing. On rear seats, optionally
using the ISOFIX system.
Group 0+children up to
13 kg
Group 19 to 18 kgForward-facing. On rear seats, option-
ally using the ISOFIX system.
Group 215 to 25 kg
Forward-facing. On the outer rear seats
or in the centre seat of the second row
of seats and on all seats in the third
row. Optionally with ISOFIX system.
Group 322 to 36 kgForward-facing.

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Different mounting systems
Always secure child seats properly and safely in the vehicle according to the
child seat manufacturer's installation instructions.
Mounted child seats must rest correctly on the vehicle's seat and must not
move or rock more than 2.5 cm (1 inch).
Child seats equipped for a Top Tether strap must also be secured using the
Top Tether retaining strap in the vehicle Ÿpage 50. Only secure the retaining
belt to the rings fitted for this purpose and identified as Top Tether. Not all
rings can be used with the Top Tether system. Always tighten the Top Tether
retaining strap so that the child seat fits snugly against the corresponding
seat in the vehicle.
Specific mounting systems for each country
Europe: ISOFIX retaining rings and upper retaining strap Ÿpage 49 and
Ÿpage 50.
Retaining rings and upper retaining strap:
USA: LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)Canada: lower universal anchorages
Ÿpage 49.
Three-point seat belt and upper retaining strap Ÿpage 48.
The systems include the child restraint system mounting with an upper
retaining strap (Top Tether) and lower anchoring points on the seat.
Use of the child seat on the front passenger seat
Transporting children on the front passenger seat is not permitted in all coun-
tries. Furthermore, not all child seats are approved for use on the front
passenger seat. Your SEAT qualified workshop has an updated list of all
approved child seats. Only used child seats that are approved for each
vehicle.
Fig. 26 On the rear seats: Figures and show the
basic child restraint system mounting using lower
retaining rings and the upper retaining strap. Figure
shows the child restraint system mounting using the
vehicle's seat belt.AAAB
AC
AA
AB
AC

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a The frontal airbag on the front passenger side is highly dangerous for a child.
The front passenger seat is life-threatening to a child if he or she is trans-
ported in a rear-facing child seat.
If a rear-facing child seat is secured to the front passenger seat, an inflating
airbag can strike it with such great force that severe or fatal injuries may result
Ÿ. Therefore, rear-facing child seats must never be used on the front
passenger seat when the front passenger airbag is enabled.
Only use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the front
passenger airbag is disabled. When it is disabled, the yellow PASSENGER AIR
BAG
/&&  control lamp on the instrument panel will be lit Ÿpage 33. If you
cannot disable the front passenger airbag and it remains enabled, it is
forbidden to transport children on the front passenger seat Ÿ.
Things to note if using a child seat on the front passenger seat:
xThe front passenger airbag must be disabled ’ Ÿpage 36 if using a
rear-facing child seat.
xThe backrest of the front passenger seat must be upright.
xThe front passenger seat must be moved as far back as possible.
xThe backrest of the front passenger seat must be upright.
xThe seat belt height adjustment must be as high as possible.
Suitable child seats
The child seat must be authorised by the manufacturer especially for use on
a front passenger seat with a frontal or side airbag.
If the front passenger seat is equipped with retaining rings, the child seat can
be secured using the approved retaining system provided it is approved for
this type of vehicle in accordance with current regulations in the country in
question.
Universal seats for children in groups 0, 0+, 1, 2 or 3 according to the ECE-R
44 regulation.
WARNING
If a child seat is mounted on the front passenger seat, the risk of the child
sustaining severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident increases.
Rear-facing child seats must never be mounted on the front passenger seat
when the front passenger airbag is enabled. This is life-threatening to the
child should the frontal airbag deploy, as the child seat would be struck by
the inflated airbag and thrown against the backrest.
WARNING
If, in exceptional circumstances, a child must be transported in a rear-
facing child seat on the front passenger seat, strictly observe the
following:
xAlways disable the front passenger airbag and leave it disabled.
xThe child seat must be approved by the manufacturer for use on a front
passenger seat with frontal and side airbag.
xFollow the installation instructions of the child seat manufacturer and
observe the warnings.
xMove the front passenger seat as far back as possible and adjust it to
its highest position to keep as far away as possible from the frontal airbag.
xMove the backrest to the upright position.
xThe seat belt height adjustment must be as high as possible.
xChildren must always be protected with an approved child restraint
system suited to their height and weight.
Use of the child seat on the rear seat
If a child seat is mounted on the rear seat, adapt the position of the front
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passenger seat to the size of the child seat and the height of the child. Ensure
the passenger is in the correct position ’ Ÿpage 10.
Move the second and third row of seats fully back and lock them. Place the
seat backs in a vertical position and fold the armrests down.
ISOFIX child seats approved for rear seats
The rear seats are suitable for child seats with the ISOFIX system specially
designed for this type of vehicle in accordance with regulation ECE-R 44.
ISOFIX child seats are divided into “specific categories for the vehicle”,
“limited” or “semi-universal”.
Child seat manufacturers supply a list of vehicles with each ISOFIX seat,
which includes the models for which the ISOFIX child seat in question is
approved. If the vehicle is included in the manufacturer's list and the ISOFIX
child seat belongs to a seat category included in the list, then it can be used
in your vehicle. If necessary, contact the child seat manufacturer for an
updated list of vehicles.
WARNING
If child seats are fitted to all the seats in the second row then it is possible
that the seats of this row cannot be folded down from the third row of seats
in case of an accident. In case of an emergency, passengers in the third row
of seats will not be able to leave the vehicle or to help themselves.
xChild seats should not occupy all the seats of the second row if other
passengers are to occupy the third row of seats.
Securing child seats with the seat belt
Securing the child seat using the seat belt
xPlease read and observe the child seat manufacturer's handling instruc-
tions.
xPositioning the child seat on the seat according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
xThe seat belt height adjustment must be as high as possible.
Group (weight
category)ISOFIX child seat
categorySeat position on the
rear seats
Group 0: chil-
dren up to 10 kgEIUFa)
Group 0+: chil-
dren up to 13 kg
EIUFa)
DIUFa)
CIUFa)
Group 1: 9 to 18
kg
DIUFa)
CIUFa)
BIUFa)
B1IUFa)
AIUFa)
a)IUF: suitable for “universal” ISOFIX child seats authorised for use in this group.
Group (weight
category)ISOFIX child seat
categorySeat position on the
rear seats

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xFasten the seat belt or pass it around the child seat structure in the
manner described in the manufacturer's instructions.
xMake sure the seat belt is not twisted.
xInsert the latch plate into the buckle for the appropriate seat and push it
down until it is securely locked with an audible click.
xEnsure that the upper belt web lies tightly on the child seat.
xPull the belt (it must be no longer possible to pull the lower belt webbing
out).
Removing the child seat
The seat belt must not be unfastened until the vehicle has come to a standstill
Ÿ.
xPress the red button on the buckle. The latch plate is released from the
buckle.
xGuide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up easily and the trim will not
be damaged.
xRemove the child seat from the vehicle.
WARNING
Unbuckling the seat belt while the vehicle is in motion can cause severe or
fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
xThe seat belt must not be unfastened until the vehicle has come to a
standstill.
Securing the child seat using the lower anchor points
(ISOFIX, LATCH*)
Fig. 27 Version 1: identi-
fication of the anchor
points for the child seat
on the vehicle seat.
Fig. 28 Version 2: identi-
fication of the anchor
points for the child seat
on the vehicle seat.

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There are two retaining rings, the so-called lower anchor points, on each rear
seat or, where applicable, on the front passenger seat. The retaining rings are
attached to the seat frames.
Child seats with rigid mounting
xObserve the manufacturer's instructions when installing and removing
the child seat Ÿ.
xPress the child seat onto the retaining rings Ÿpage 49, fig. 27 or
Ÿpage 49, fig. 28 in the direction of the arrow. The child seat must be safely
engaged and click audibly into place.
xPull on both sides of the child seat to ensure that it is secure.
Child seat with adjustable retaining straps
xObserve the manufacturer's instructions when installing and removing
the child seat Ÿ.
xPlace the child seat on the seat cushion and attach the retaining strap
hooks to the retaining rings Ÿpage 49, fig. 27 or Ÿpage 49, fig. 28.
xTighten the straps evenly using the corresponding adjustment device.
The child seat must sit flush against the vehicle seat.
xPull on both sides of the child seat to ensure that it is secure.
WARNING
The lower anchor points for child seats do not include rings. Only secure
booster seats to lower anchor points.
Securing a child seat using a Top Tether retaining strap
xObserve the manufacturer's instructions when installing and removing
the child seat Ÿ.
xRaise the head restraint behind the child seat until it engages.
xSecure the child seat to the lower anchor points Ÿpage 49.
xPull the upper child seat retaining strap back to the backrest of the rear
seat, below or on both sides of the head restraint (depending on the child
seat model).
xHook the upper retaining strap to the corresponding retaining ring (for
TOP TETHER) on the back of the backrest on the rear seat Ÿfig. 29.
xPush the head restraint down as far as it will go. Ensure that it does not
interfere with the seatbelt from the upper attachment.
xTighten the strap so that the top of the child seat rests on the backrest.
Fig. 29 Upper retaining
strap hooked in the
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WARNING
Child seats with lower anchor points and with an upper retaining strap
must be installed in line with the manufacturer's instructions. Failure to
comply could result in severe injuries.
xAlways secure just one retaining strap from a child seat to a retaining
ring (for TOP TETHER) on backrest on the rear seat in the luggage compart-
ment.
xNever secure a child seat to the retaining rings.
xNever secure a child seat to the movable attachment elements for vehi-
cles with an attachment element and rail system.