warning Seat Alhambra 2011 Owners Manual

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Seats and storage compartments
Folding the seats in the second row of seats for loading
●If necessary, open the belt loop and wind up the seat belt by hand.
● If it is necessary, remove the head rests on the integrated child seats
then rein s
talled the integrated child seats ⇒ page 46.
● If necessary, raise the armrests.
● Remove objects from the footrest area in front of and behind the rear
seat ⇒  .
● Move the rear seat all the way back.
● Push the head restraint down as far as it will go ⇒ page 10.
● In the mid

dle seat, close the drinks carrier in the rear of the centre con-
sole, if
necessary.
● Pull lever ⇒ fig. 89 1 back and fold the backrest forwards. The com-
pl et

e rear seat folds forward ⇒  .
● Fold the backrest forwards until it locks into the load surface position
B .
● If necessary, pull on the lever ⇒ fig. 90 2 to move the seat to the re-
quired po s

ition.
● When the seat is folded down, no adults or children should travel in it
⇒  .
Fo l

ding the seats in the third row of seats for loading
● If necessary, open the belt loop and wind up the seat belt by hand.
● Open the tailgate.
● Push the head restraint down as far as it will go ⇒ page 10.
● R

emove objects from the footrest area in front of and behind the rear
seat ⇒  .
● Remove objects from the space below the rear seat.
● Remove the attachment elements and supports for the net from the rail
sys t

em.
● Pull lever 1 back and fold the backrest forwards. The rear seat folds for-
war d

⇒  and the cushion also moves forward. ●
Fold the seat tray forward on top of the folded seat.
● When the se at

is folded down, no adults or children should travel in it
⇒  .
Puttin g the se

ats in the second row back in place
● Pull lever ⇒ fig. 89 1 upwards and place the seatback in vertical posi-
tion. The entir e se

at folds backwards.
● Pull on the rear seats and the backrest to ensure that they are correctly
locked in p
lace and that the safety belt protection is guaranteed for rear
seat passengers.
Putting the seats in the third row back in place
● Open the tailgate.
● Pull on the handle ⇒ fig. 90 2 to put the seat tray back in position.
● Pull on the handle 3 . The entire seat folds backwards.
● Press on the seat tray in the backrest until it is held in position by its
magnets.
● Open the s lidin

g door.
● Put the backrest into position and press firmly until it clicks into place.
● Pull on the rear seats and the backrest to ensure that they are correctly
locked in p
lace and that the safety belt protection is guaranteed for rear
seat passengers. WARNING
Folding and lifting the rear seats carelessly without paying attention
cou l

d cause serious injury.
● Never fold or lift the seats while driving.
● Do no trap or damage seat belts when raising the backrest.
● Keep your hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the hinges
and the seat loc
king mechanism when folding and unfolding. 

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Seats and storage compartments WARNING (Continued)
● Mats or other objects can be caught in the hinges of the backrests or
r e
ar seat. This could prevent the seat or backrest from locking securely in
the vertical position.
● All backrests must engage correctly for the seat belts on the rear
seats
to work properly. When the backrest of an occupied seat is not cor-
rectly locked in place, the passenger can be thrust forward with the back-
rest in case of sudden braking, sudden manoeuvres or an accident.
● No seat must be occupied if the backrest or seat is folded or not cor-
rectly en
gaged. CAUTION
● Before folding the backrest of the rear seat, adjust the front seats so
th at

the head restraint or backrest do not hit them when it is folded.
● Objects placed in the footrest area in front of and behind the rear seats
can be dam
aged when seats are folded down or put back into position. Re-
move any objects in the way before folding seats down or repositioning
them. ●
Objects placed in the moulding on the back of the third row of seats can
be dam
aged when folding down the seats or putting them back into posi-
tion. Remove any objects in the way before folding seats down or reposi-
tioning them.
● The attachment elements and supports for the net partition placed on
the rail
system can be damaged when folding down seats from the third row
or putting them back into position and these can also damage the seats
themselves. Before folding down or repositioning the seats, remove the at-
tachment elements and supports for the net from the rail system. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Closing the shelf
● Pull the unfolded shelf evenly on the guide backwards.
● Secure the shelf using the left and right side supports.
Ins t
alling the shelf behind the second row of seats
● Place the shelf in its position in the side lining, left-hand side first.
● Release the shelf in the direction of the arrow B .
● Insert the shelf into the right-hand support, pressing down.
Ins t

alling the shelf behind the third row of seats
● Remove the shelf from the support in the side lining ⇒ fig. 92 A . To do
this, pr e

ss the shelf upwards (arrow) and remove it.
● Open the compartment in the left-hand side rear lining ⇒ page 141 and
hook
the shelf to the rear of the luggage compartment cover B .
● Close the rear left-hand side lining compartment.
● Place the shelf in its position in the side lining, left-hand side first.
● Lift the shelf off in direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 91 B .
● Insert the shelf into the right-hand support, pressing down.
Remo v

ing the shelf
● Release the shelf in the direction of the arrow B and lift it in the direc-
tion of the arr o

w C .
● Remove the shelf from the right-hand side support. ●
Also, when removing from behind the third row of seats: Co
ver the side-
lining supports with their covers.
● Only with 5 places: Suppor
t the released shelf by placing it on the front
section of the luggage compartment floor ⇒ page 141. WARNING
If the shelf is placed on one of the rear seats, this could cause serious
injury in c

ase of sudden braking or an accident.
● Whenever it the third row seats are occupied, the shelf should be put
behind this r
ow. WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects or animals on the rear shelf
cou l

d cause serious injuries in case of a sudden manoeuvre or braking or
even an accident.
● Do not leave hard, heavy or sharp objects (loose or in bags) on the
rear shelf
.
● Never transport animals on the rear shelf. 
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Installing the net partition behind the front seats
● Hook in the net partition on the left-hand side roof support C . To do
this, guide the r od fr
om up to down.
● Hook in the net partition on the rear right-hand side roof support by
pres
sing on the rod.
● Secure the hooks of the net partition to the attachment rings in the left
and right hand s
ide foot rests on the second row of seats then tighten the
straps.
Removing the net partition
● Loosen the net partition straps.
● Release the net partition hooks from the rings B .
● Release the net partition from the right and left roof supports A or
C by pressing on the rod.
●
Unhook the net partition from the left-hand side roof support.
Fo l

ding in the net partition
● Press on the release button ⇒ fig. 93 2 and bend the rod
A in the di-
rection of the arr

ow with the release o button pressed.
● Press on the release button 3 and bend the rod
B in the direction of
the arro w w

ith the release button pressed.
● Store the net partition securely in the vehicle. WARNING
Loose objects in the passenger compartment can be violently thrown in
ca se of

a sudden manoeuvre or braking and especially in accidents caus-
ing serious injury.
● Ensure that the rods are correctly locked in place.
● Even when net partition is correctly fitted, objects must be secured.
● When driving with the net partition, no passengers should be behind
it. Fastening rings*
Fig. 95 In the luggage
comp
ar

tment: fastening
rings
To the front and rear of the luggage compartment, there are fastening rings
for securin
g objects ⇒ fig. 95 (arrows). On some models, the fastening rings
are all the way to the back on the lock carrier plate.
There are other fastening rings located to the left and right hand side of the
second row footrests.
Some models of fastening rings must be lifted to use them. WARNING
Unsuitable or damaged ropes or straps may be released in case of sud-
den brak in

g or an accident. As a result, objects may be fired through the
passenger compartment causing serious injury or death.
● Always use suitable ropes and straps in good condition.
● Secure the ropes and straps to the fastening rings. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Seats and storage compartments WARNING (Continued)
● Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly slide and
c h
ange the way the vehicle handles.
● Secure all objects, little and large.
● Never secure a load that is too heavy for the fastening rings.
● Never secure a child seat to the fastening rings. Note
● The maximum load of the fastening rings is approximately 3.5 Kn (3.57
K p).
● Y

ou can find suitable transport straps and load securing systems at a
speci
alist workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Service. 
Rails and attachment system* Fig. 96 In the luggage
comp
ar

tment: System in-
cluding rails, adjustable
attachment elements 1 and adjustable tighten-
ing s
tr

aps 2 .
The rails and attachment system consists of four rails, movable attachment
elements, s tr

aps to be secured to the rails and a net with supports to cover baggage ⇒ page 135.

The rail and attachment system is designed to se-
cure light objects. If the seats in the third row are to be occupied by passen-
gers then attachment elements should never be placed in the section of the
rails close to the seats ⇒  .
Ins t

alling the attachment elements
● Fit the attachment element with the ruts facing upwards ⇒ fig. 96 1 to
the upper p ar

t of the guide and press downwards.
● Move the attachment element to the desired position.
● Always ensure that the attachment inserts into the guide system ⇒  .
Remo v

ing the attachment elements
● Remove the attachment element from the guide and pull downwards.
Securing a lo
ad
● Pull the strap through the attachment element and secure the load
⇒  .
WARNING
In case of an accident or sudden braking, the attachment elements in the
par t

s of the rails close to the seats of the third row could injure seat oc-
cupants.
● Whenever the seats on the third row are to be occupied, remove the
attachment
elements from the rails or move them all the way back. WARNING
Movable attachment elements that are not secured correctly can be re-
le a

sed from the guide in case of sudden braking or accident. As a result,
objects may be fired through the passenger compartment causing seri-
ous injury or death.
● Always ensure that the movable attachment elements are correctly in-
serted int
o the guides. 

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Seats and storage compartments WARNING
Unsuitable or damaged ropes or straps may be released in case of sud-
den brak in
g or an accident. As a result, objects may be fired through the
passenger compartment causing serious injury or death.
● Always use the attachment straps of the rail and attachment system.
● Secure the attachment straps firmly to the attachment elements.
● Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly slide and
chan
ge the way the vehicle handles. WARNING (Continued)
● Sec ure all objects, little and large.
● Nev
er sec

ure a child seat to the attachment elements. CAUTION
● The attachment elements placed on the rail system can be damaged
when f o

lding down seats from the third row or putting them back into posi-
tion and these can also damage the seats themselves. Before folding down
or repositioning the seats, remove the attachment elements and supports
for the net from the rail system. 
Baggage net* Fig. 97 Hook the baggage net
A and use it as a bag
B .
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Seats and storage compartments Fig. 98 Release the bag-
gag
e net
.
If the seats in the third row are to be occupied by passengers then attach-
ment elements
should never be placed in the section of the rails close to
the seats ⇒  .
Ins t

alling the baggage net supports
● Fit the baggage net support into the guide from the back and press
downw
ards.
● Move the baggage net support to the required position.
● Always ensure that the net support inserts into the rail system ⇒  .
Hookin g the b

aggage net into the support
Place the attachment rod on the baggage net support ⇒ fig. 97 1 and ro-
tat e 90° t

o the left 2 . The red mark on the attachment rod should not be
vi s
ible ⇒  .
Us in
g the net for bag type baggage
● Fit the baggage net supports to each one of the upper rails.
● Fit a movable baggage net attachment element to each one of the lower
guides ⇒ 

page 134.
● Hook the baggage net into the supports. ●
Hook the baggage net attachment strap underneath into one of the mov-
abl
e attachment elements B .
● Join the baggage net supports to the upper rails as much as possible by
pu shin

g them.
● Press the sides of the baggage net together so that they are held by the
Velcr
o.
Using the baggage net to separate the luggage compartment
● Fit the baggage net supports to each one of the upper rails.
● Fit the baggage net supports to each one of the lower rails.
● Hook the baggage net into the supports.
To rel
ease the baggage net
● Rotate the attachment rod 90° to the right ⇒ fig. 98 1 until you can see
the red m ark

on the rod. Pull the attachment rod upwards 2 .
● Only with 5 places: After r
emoving, place the baggage net safely in the
front compartment on the floor of the luggage compartment ⇒ page 141.
Removing the baggage net supports
● Remove the net attachment element from the rail and pull it out down-
ward
s. WARNING
In case of an accident or sudden braking, the net attachment elements in
the par t

s of the rails close to the seats of the third row could injure seat
occupants.
● Whenever the seats on the third row are to be occupied, remove the
attachment
elements from the rails or move them all the way back. 

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Baggage net supports that are not secured correctly can be released from
the guide in ca se of
the sudden braking or accident. As a result, objects
may be fired through the passenger compartment causing serious injury
or death.
● Always ensure that the baggage net supports are correctly inserted
into the rai
ls; the red mark should not be visible.
● Never secure a child seat to the baggage net supports. CAUTION
● The baggage net supports placed on the rail system can be damaged
when f o

lding down seats from the third row or putting them back into posi-
tion and these can also damage the seats themselves. Before folding down
or repositioning the seats, remove the baggage net supports from the rail
system. Retaining hooks Fig. 99 In the luggage
comp
ar
tment: retaining
hooks.
On the right-hand side of the luggage compartment, there are folding re-
taining hook
s ⇒ fig. 99 that can be used to secure light shopping bags.
● Press the retaining hooks down ⇒ fig. 99 (arrow) and f
old them.
● Hook the bags in place.
● After use, raise the hooks again. WARNING
Never use these hooks to secure objects. In case of sudden braking or an
acc ident, the hook

s could rupture. CAUTION
The hooks can support a maximum of 2.5 kg (about 5 lbs). Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Luggage net* Fig. 100 In the luggage
comp
ar
tment: net used
on secured baggage.
The baggage net can be used to secure lighter items.
Hooking the b
aggage net into the luggage compartment floor
● Hook the baggage net into the fastening rings ⇒ fig. 100 1 and
2 .
Rel e

asing the baggage net
The secured baggage net is taut ⇒  .
● Carefully unhook the baggage net hooks from the fastening rings 1 .
● Carefully unhook the baggage net hooks from the fastening rings 2 . WARNING
The elastic baggage net stretches when it is secured to the luggage com-
par tment

fastening rings. The secured baggage net is taut. The hooks on
the baggage net can cause injury if the net is incorrectly hooked or un-
hooked.
● Always ensure that the hooks do not suddenly release from the fas-
tening rin
gs when hooking or un-hooking.
● Always keep your face and eyes protected at a safe distance to avoid
injury shou
ld a hook slip while hooking or unhooking.
● Always engage the hooks in the order given. If a baggage net hook
spring
s back this can cause injury. 
Roof carrier system* Introduction The vehicle roof has been designed to optimise aerodynamics. For this rea-
son, con
v

entional roof carrier systems cannot be secured to the roof rails.
Given that the water drains have been incorporated into the roof for aerody-
namic reasons, only the SEAT approved basic supports and roof carrier sys-
tems can be used.
When should the roof carrier system be removed?
● When it is not being used.
● When the vehicle is being washed in a car wash.
● When the vehicle height exceeds the maximum height (for example, in a
garag
e). 

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Additional information and warnings:
● Light ⇒ page 95
● Tr
ansporting ⇒ page 13
● E

cological driving ⇒ page 225
● Wheel

s and tyres ⇒ page 293
● A

ccessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications ⇒ page 257WARNING
The risk of an accident is increased by transporting heavy or bulky loads
on the roof , whic

h affects the car's handling by shifting the centre of
gravity and increasing susceptibility to cross winds.
● Always secure loads correctly with suitable and undamaged attach-
ment rope or s
traps.
● Large, heavy, wide and flat loads negatively affect the vehicle aerody-
namics, c
entre of gravity and handling.
● Avoid brusque manoeuvres and sudden braking.
● Adjust your speed and driving style to visibility, road, traffic and
weather c
onditions. CAUTION
● Always remove the roof carrier system from the roof before entering a car
w a

sh.
● The height of your vehicle is changed by the installation of the roof carri-
er and the load sec
ured on it. Compare the vehicle height with the passage
height, for example in underground car parks or entering garage doors.
● The roof antenna, the range of the panoramic sliding roof and the tail-
gate shou
ld not be affected by the roof carrier system and the load being
transported.
● Take extra care not to let the tailgate strike the roof load when opening. For the sake of the environment
The vehicle uses more fuel when the roof carrier system is fitted. 
Securing the base supports and roof carrier system Fig. 101 Attachment
points
f

or the basic sup-
port and the roof carrier
system.
The mounts are the basis of a complete roof carrier system. Special fixtures
mus t

then be added in order to safely transport luggage, bicycles, skis, surf
boards or boats on the roof. All these system components are available
from an Authorised Service Centre.
It will only be possible to install a basic support or roof carrier system if the
vehicle has a roof rail.
Securing the base supports and roof carrier system
Always secure the base supports and roof carrier system correctly.
The roof carrier system must always be installed exactly according to the in-
structions provided. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data