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Seats and storage
Seat functions Introduction
Additional information and warnings
● Adjust the seat position ⇒ page 10
● Seat belts ⇒ page 21
● Airbag system ⇒ page 32
● Child seats (accessories) ⇒ page 40
● Integrated child seats ⇒ page 46
● Exterior mirrors ⇒ page 110
● Luggage compartment ⇒ page 126
WARNING
Inappropriate use of the seat functions can cause severe injuries.
● Assume the proper sitting position before your trip and remain in it
throughout. This also applies to the other vehicle occupants.
● Only adjust the seat position memory when the vehicle is stationary.
● Only switch the lumbar massage function on and off when the vehicle
is stationary.
● Keep hands, fingers, feet and other limbs away from the seat operat-
ing and adjustment radius.
 Seat heating*
Fig. 78 Detailed view of
the centre console: front
seat heating controls,
here with the second
temperature level set
Fig. 79 Detailed view of
the centre console: con-
trols for the front seat
heating in vehicles
equipped with Climatron-
ic
The seat cushions can be heated electrically when the ignition is switched
on. The seat backrest is also heated in some versions.
Switch off seat heating if there is nobody in the seat. 
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Convenient entry function for the third row of seats
Fig. 81 Second row of
seats: convenient entry
function controls
The outer seats of the second row can be folded to make it easier to get in
and out of the third row of seats.
Folding down the seat of the second row
● If necessary, open the belt loop and wind up the seat belt by hand.
● If necessary, remove the side head restraint of the integrated child seat
⇒ page 46.
● If necessary, raise the armrests.
● Remove any objects located in the footwell of the second row of seats,
where applicable ⇒ 
.
● Push the head restraint down as far as it will go ⇒ page 10.
● Push the lever ⇒ Fig. 81 1
forwards and fold the seat backrest of the
rear seat. The seat can still be moved forwards when rear seat is folded
completely forwards ⇒ 
.
● Always take care when entering and leaving the vehicle ⇒ .Repositioning the seat of the second row
●
Lift the seat backrest of the rear seat in an upright position. The entire
seat folds backwards ⇒ 
.
● Make sure that the rear seat is securely engaged so that the seat belts
can provide proper protection in the rear seats. The red mark 2
should no
longer be visible ⇒  in Folding down rear seats to create load space on
page 129.
Emergency exit function
If the lever 1
does not work, e.g. after an accident, the seats on the second
row can be folded forwards from the third row to allow vehicle occupants of
the third row of seats to get out of the vehicle ⇒ 
.
● Pull handle 3
back and fold the seat backrest of the rear seat. The com-
plete rear seat folds forward ⇒ .
WARNING
Careless or uncontrolled use of the convenient entry assistant may result
in severe injury and accident.
● Never use the convenient entry function when the vehicle is in mo-
tion.
● Avoid trapping or damaging the seat belt when folding the rear seats
back.
● Keep your hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the hinges
and the seat locking mechanism when folding and unfolding.
● Mats or other objects can be caught in the hinges of the seat backr-
ests or rear seat. This could prevent the seat backrest from locking safely
when positioned upright. 

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WARNING (Continued)
● All seat backrests must engage correctly for the seat belts on the rear
seats to work properly. When the seat backrest of an occupied seat is not
correctly locked in place, the passenger can be thrust forward with the
seat backrest in case of sudden braking, sudden manoeuvres or an acci-
dent.
● A red mark on the side of the seat 2
indicates that the seat backrest
is not engaged. The mark is no longer visible when the seat backrest is
correctly engaged.
● If the seat backrest or seat are folded down and are not correctly
locked in place, no passenger should use them.
● When getting in or out, never lean or hold onto the folded seat on the
second row of seats.
WARNING
If child seats are fitted to all the seats in the second row then it is possi-
ble 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 them-
selves.
● Child seats should not occupy all the seats of the second row if other
passengers are to occupy the third row of seats.
CAUTION
● Before folding down the rear seat backrest for returning it to its position,
adjust the front seats so that the head restraints and seat backrests do not
hit off each other when folding and unfolding.
● Any objects located in the footwell of the second row of seats may be
damaged on folding the rear seat forwards. Remove any objects before fold-
ing the seat down. Folding the seat backrest of the front passenger seat*
Fig. 82 Folding the seat
backrest of the front pas-
senger seat
Fig. 83 Unlocking the
folding seat backrest of
the front passenger seat
The seat backrest of the front passenger seat can be folded and locked hori-
zontally.
The front passenger front airbag must be disabled ⇒ page 32 if objects are
being transported on the folded front passenger seat. 
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Folding the seat backrest of the front passenger seat
● Remove any objects from the front passenger seat cushion ⇒ 
.
● Adjust the front passenger seat to its lowest position ⇒ page 10.
● Push the head restraint down as far as it will go ⇒ page 10.
● Unlock the seat backrest of the front passenger seat in the direction of
the arrow ⇒ Fig. 82 1
.
● Fold the seat backrest of the front passenger seat forwards in the direc-
tion of the arrow 2
until it is horizontal.
● The seat backrest of the front passenger seat must engage safely in its
folded position.
Lifting the seat backrest of the front passenger seat
● Check that there are no objects or parts of the body in the hinge area.
● Lift the seat backrest of the front passenger seat by first unlocking it
again ⇒ Fig. 83.
● Lift the seat backrest of the front passenger seat until it is upright. The
seat backrest must be engaged.
● The upright seat backrest of the front passenger seat must safely en-
gage.
WARNING
Folding and lifting the seat backrest of the front passenger seat uncon-
trollably or without paying attention may lead to severe injuries.
● Only fold and lift the seat backrest of the front passenger seat when
the vehicle is stationary.
● While the seat backrest of the front passenger seat is folded, the
front airbag must remain disabled and the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF 
light on.
● Keep your hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the hinges
and the seat locking mechanism when folding and unfolding.
WARNING (Continued)
● Mats or other objects can be caught in the hinges of the seat backrest
of the front passenger seat. This could prevent the seat backrest from
locking safely when positioned upright.
● The upright seat backrest of the front passenger seat must engage. If
the seat backrest of the front passenger seat is not locked, it may sud-
denly move and cause severe injuries.
WARNING
Seat anchors and hinges exposed when the seat backrest of the front
passenger seat is folded may lead to severe injuries in the event of an ac-
cident or sudden braking.
● Never carry people or children on the front passenger seat when the
seat backrest is folded.
● When the seat backrest of the front passenger seat is folded, only the
outer seat behind the driver on the second row of seats may be occupied.
This also applies to children sitting in a child seat.
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Fig. 87 Fitting the head
restraints in the second
or third row of seats
All seats are equipped with a head restraint.
Removing the front head restraints in vehicles without the lengthways
direction adjustment of the head restraints
● If necessary, adjust the seat backrest so that the head restraint can be
fitted.
● Push the head restraint up as far as it will go
⇒ 
.
● Pull out the head restraint pressing the button completely
⇒ Fig. 86 1
A.
Fitting the front head restraints in vehicles without the lengthways
direction adjustment of the head restraints
●
Correctly place the head restraint into the guides on the seat backrest
and insert it.
● Completely press the button 1
A and push the head restraint down-
wards.
● Adjust the head restraint according to the correct seat position and se-
cure it ⇒ page 123. Removing the front head restraints in vehicles with the lengthways
direction adjustment of the head restraints
●
If necessary, adjust the seat backrest so that the head restraint can be
fitted.
● Push the head restraint up and backward as far as it will go ⇒ 
.
● Place a flat object, e.g. a plastic card 2 B, on both sides between the
seat backrest cover and the end protector of the seat backrest retaining bar
and unlock the retaining bars with a little pressure.
● Completely pull out the head restraint.
Fitting the front head restraints in vehicles with the lengthways direction
adjustment of the head restraints
● Pull out the two retaining bars from the head restraint as far as possible.
● Correctly place the head restraint into the guides on the seat backrest
and insert it.
● Push the head restraint down as far as possible until the two retaining
bars are secured.
● Adjust the head restraint according to the correct seat position and se-
cure it ⇒ page 123.
Removing the head restraints from the second and third row of seats
● Fold the seat backrest of the rear seat forwards ⇒ page 126.
● Push the head restraint up as far as it will go ⇒ 
.
● Pull out the head restraint ⇒ Fig. 87 1 with the button pressed.
● Fold the seat backrest of the rear seat backwards until it is engaged.
Installing the head restraints for the second and third row of seats
● Fold the seat backrest of the rear seat forwards ⇒ page 126.
● Insert the head restraint into the guides on the seat backrest.
● Push the head restraint down while pressing the button 1
.
● Fold the seat backrest of the rear seat backwards until it is engaged.
● Adjust the head restraint to the correct position ⇒ page 123.
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WARNING
Travelling with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted in-
creases the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of accidents and
sudden braking or manoeuvres.
● Always fit and adjust the head restraint properly whenever a person
is occupying a seat.
● Refit any removed head restraints immediately so that passengers
are properly protected.
CAUTION
On removing and fitting the head restraint, make sure the head restraint
does not hit the interior roof of the vehicle or the seat backrest of the front
seat. This could damage the interior roof and other parts of the vehicle. 
Centre armrest
Fig. 88 Front centre arm-
rest To lift the central armrest, lift it upwards in the direction of the arrow
⇒ Fig. 88, setting by setting.
To lower the centre armrest, pull it downwards. Then lower the centre arm-
rest.
WARNING
The centre armrest may limit the freedom of movement of the driver's
arm and cause a serious accident.
● Keep the centre armrest compartments closed while the vehicle is in
motion.
● The centre armrest is not designed for children to sit on! Sitting in
this incorrect position can cause severe injuries.

Loading luggage compartment Introduction
Always transport heavy loads in the luggage compartment and place the
seat backs in a vertical position. Always use the fastening rings with suita-
ble rope or straps. Never overload the vehicle. Both the carrying capacity as
well as the distribution of the load in the vehicle have effects on the driving
behaviour and braking ability ⇒ 
.
Additional information and warnings:
● Airbag system ⇒ page 32
● Light ⇒ page 95
● Transporting ⇒ page 13
● Towing mode ⇒ page 236
● Wheels and tyres ⇒ page 296 

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Folding down rear seats to create load space
Fig. 89 Second row of seats: folding the rear seat A,
rear seat as load space B
Fig. 90 Third row of seats: fold down the rear seat to
load A then return to position B
Each rear seat can fold down individually to extend the luggage compart-
ment. 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 restraints on the integrated child
seats then reinstall the integrated child seats ⇒ page 46.

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● If necessary, raise the armrests.
● Remove objects from the footwell 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 middle seat, close the drinks carrier in the rear of the centre con-
sole, if necessary.
● Pull lever ⇒ Fig. 89 1
back and fold the seat backrest forwards. The
complete rear seat folds forward ⇒ .
● Fold the seat backrest forwards until it locks into the load surface posi-
tion B
.
● If necessary, pull on the lever ⇒ Fig. 90 2 to move the seat to the re-
quired position.
● When the seat is folded down, no adults or children should travel in it
⇒ 
.
Folding 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 rear lid.
● Push the head restraint down as far as it will go ⇒ page 10.
● Remove objects from the footwell 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
system.
● Pull lever 1
back and fold the seat backrest forwards. The rear seat
folds forward ⇒  and the cushion also moves forward.
● Fold the seat tray forward on top of the folded seat.
● When the seat is folded down, no adults or children should travel in it
⇒ 
. Putting the seats in the second row back in place
●
Pull lever ⇒ Fig. 89 1
upwards and place the seat backrests in vertical
position. The entire seat folds backwards.
● Pull on the rear seats and the seat backrest to ensure that they are cor-
rectly locked in place and that the seat belt protection is guaranteed for rear
seat passengers.
Putting the seats in the third row back in place
● Open the rear lid.
● 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 seat backrest until it is held in position by
its magnets.
● Open the sliding door.
● Put the seat backrest into position and press firmly until it clicks into
place.
● Pull on the rear seats and the seat backrest to ensure that they are cor-
rectly locked in place and that the seat belt protection is guaranteed for rear
seat passengers.
WARNING
Folding and lifting the rear seats carelessly without paying attention
could cause serious injury.
● Never fold or lift the seats while driving.
● Do no trap or damage seat belts when raising the seat backrest.
● Keep your hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the hinges
and the seat locking mechanism when folding and unfolding.
● Mats or other objects can be caught in the hinges of the seat backr-
ests or rear seat. This could prevent the seat or seat backrest from lock-
ing securely in the vertical position. 
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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.
Installing 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.
Installing the shelf behind the third row of seats
● Remove the shelf from the support in the side lining ⇒ Fig. 92 A
. To do
this, press 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.
Removing the shelf
● Release the shelf in the direction of the arrow B
and lift it in the direc-
tion of the arrow C.
● Remove the shelf from the right-hand side support. ●
Also, when removing from behind the third row of seats: Cover the side-
lining supports with their covers.
● Only with 5 places: Support 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 case of sudden braking or an accident.
● Whenever it the third row seats are occupied, the shelf should be put
behind this row.
WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects or animals on the rear shelf
could 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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WARNING (Continued)
● Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly slide and
change 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
Kp).
● You can find suitable transport straps and load securing systems at a
specialised workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Service. 
Rails and attachment system*
Fig. 96 In the luggage
compartment: System in-
cluding rails, adjustable
attachment elements 1
and adjustable tighten-
ing straps 2
The rails and attachment system consists of four rails, movable attachment
elements, straps to be secured to the rails and a net with supports to cover baggage ⇒ page 136. 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
⇒ 
.
Installing the attachment elements
● Fit the attachment element with the ruts facing upwards ⇒ Fig. 96 1
to
the upper part of the guide and press downwards.
● Move the attachment element to the desired position.
● Always ensure that the attachment inserts into the guide system ⇒ 
.
Removing the attachment elements
● Remove the attachment element from the guide and pull downwards.
Securing a load
● 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
parts 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-
leased from the guide in case of sudden braking or accident. As a result,
objects may be fired through the vehicle interior causing serious injury or
death.
● Always ensure that the movable attachment elements are correctly in-
serted into the guides. 
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