warning Seat Altea 2005 Owners Manual

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132Centre arm rest at front with stowage area
There is a stowage area in the armrest.– To open the stowage area, lift the armrest up in the direction of
the arrow ⇒fig. 102 and then lift the cover.
– To access the CD loader* or the lower stowage area, pull on the armrest cover without pressing on the button.
– To close the stowage area, push the armrest down.
WARNING
Always keep the stowage area closed while the vehicle is in motion 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.Stowage areas under the front seats
There is a stowage locker with a cover under each front seat.The drawer* ⇒fig. 103 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.
Fig. 102 Front armrest
with stowage area
Fig. 103 Stowage area
under the front seats
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WARNING
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The drawers will hold a maximum weight of 1.5 kg.
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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
accident.
Umbrella holder belt*This is located on the front seat on the driver's side and also in the rear seat
centre, at foot level.
WARNING
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The load for the umbrella holder should not exceed 500 grams.
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It must be correctly secured using the velcro belts. Risk of an accident!
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The handle of the umbrella should be inserted into the holder, if not it
may hurt vehicle passengers.
Stowage in the luggage compartment*
There is a variable stowage area* in the luggage compart-
ment floor.
Fig. 104 Foldable
luggage compartment
coverFig. 105 Luggage
compartment divider
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Other stowage areasOther stowage areas can be found:•
in the centre console,
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in the door trims (front and rear),
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in the side trims of the luggage compartment,
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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
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Do not store loose objects on the dashboard. These objects could be
flung through the passenger compartment when the vehicle is moving (e.g.
while accelerating, braking or cornerin g) and distract the driver. Risk of
accident.
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Ensure that no objects can fall from the centre console or other stowage
areas 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.
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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 ha rd, sharp or heavy objects in hanging
articles of clothing. During sudden braking manoeuvres or accidents, espe-
cially those involving airbag deployment, these objects could injure the
vehicle occupants.
Drinks holders at the frontIn the centre console, in front of the gear lever, there are two drink holders
⇒ fig. 107 .
WARNING
•
Never place hot drinks in the drink holders. During normal or sudden
driving manoeuvres, sudden braking or an accident, the hot dr ink could be
spilled. Danger of scalding.
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Never use rigid materials (for example, glass or ceramic), these could
cause injury in the case of an accident.
Fig. 107 Front drink
holder
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136Rear drink holder*/ Armrest*Opening and closing the armrest*/ drink holder*
– To open, pull the loop in the direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 108 – To close, lift the Drink holder*/ armrest* in the direction of the
arrow ⇒fig. 109
WARNING
Ensure that the load in the luggage compartment is correctly secured with
the retainer net when travelling with the armrest down ⇒page 134.
Fig. 108 Opening the
rear drink holdersFig. 109 Rear
armrest/drink holder
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138Multi-purpose* mobile stowage compartment - General information
This stowage compartment may only be placed in the central
area of the rear seat
Opening
– Lift the cover , in area ⇒fig. 112 .
Closing
– Push the cover down, until it clips into place.Uses of the mobile stowage compartment•
The front open glove box 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.
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The drinkholders are used for holding drink cans or cups .
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The elastic belt on the side may be used for keeping papers and maga-
zines.
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The tables may be used as a support for writing.
To use the table ⇒fig. 113 , it must be removed from its compartment on
the side of the mobile stowage compartment and fitted into compartment
⇒ fig. 113on the front section of the mobile stowage compartment.
The table in the right-hand compartment is fitted in the left-hand compart-
ment of the front of the mobile stowage compartment and th e table in the left-
hand compartment is fitted in the right-hand compartment.
The tables have two positions for use and cannot be interchanged.
WARNING
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The mobile stowage compartment supports a maximum load of 5 kg. Do
not overload.
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Do not drive when the cover of the mobile stowage compartment is
open.
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Do not drive when the tables are set up for use.
Fig. 112 Mobile stowage
compartment OpeningFig. 113 Mobile stowage
compartment Uses
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When the vehicle is moving, keep the tables stored inside the mobile
stowage compartment with the cover closed, and likewise when they are
not in use
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Never place hot drinks in the drink holders. The drink may spill and
cause burns when the vehicle is moving.
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Do not leave cans in the drinkholder when the vehicle is in motion,
there is a danger that the can may be flung around the vehicle and cause
injury.
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Make sure that the mounting plate is correctly clipped onto the cushion
frame.
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When the plate is not in use, store inside the stowage compartment.
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When the mobile stowage compartment is not in use, it should always
be fastened by the retaining net in the luggage compartment.Note
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Check that the mobile stowage compartment is correctly fitted, pulling it
forwards by the front glovebox and checking that both safety clips are
correctly clipped onto the rings.
Ashtrays*, cigarette lighter* and electrical
socketsAshtray* Opening and closing the ashtray
– To open the ashtray, lift the cover ⇒fig. 114
– To close, lower the cover
Emptying the ashtray
– Extract the ashtray and empty.
WARNING
Never put paper in the ashtray. Hot ash could ignite the paper in the
ashtray.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 114 Ashtray located
in the front drinks holder
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140Cigarette lighter* – Press on the cigarette lighter ⇒fig. 115 to activate it ⇒.
– Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly.
– Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the cigarette on the glowing coil.
WARNING
•
Improper use of the cigarette lighter can lead to serious injuries or start
a fire.
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Take care when using the cigarette lighter. Carelessness or negligence
when using the cigarette lighter can cause burns, risk of injury.
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The cigarette lighter also works when the ignition is off and when the
ignition key is removed. To avoid the risk of fire, never leave children unsu-
pervised in the vehicle.
Electrical sockets
Electrical equipment can be connected to any of the 12 volt
sockets.
Fig. 115 The cigarette
lighter is located in the
electric socket on the
front of the centre console
Fig. 116 Socket, centre
console, frontFig. 117 Socket, centre
console, rear
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Electrical accessories may be connected
to the 12 volt socket in the front
centre console ⇒page 140, fig. 116 or to that of the rear centre
console ⇒page 140, fig. 117 in the passenger compartment and to the
socket in the luggage compartment*. The appliances connected to each
socket must not exceed a power rating of 120 Watt.
WARNING
The electrical sockets and any appliances connected to them are also func-
tional with the ignition switched off and the key removed. Improper use of
the sockets or electrical accessories can lead to serious injuries or cause a
fire. To avoid the risk of injury, never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
Note
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Using electrical appliances with the engine switched off will drain the
battery.
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Before using any electrical accessories, see the instructions on
⇒ page 194.
First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire
extinguisherWarning triangle
Fig. 118 Warning
triangle storage under the
rear coverFig. 119 Opening the
storage compartment
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142The warning triangle* is located in a stowage box under the luggage compart-
ment cover. ⇒page 141, fig. 118 . To open this storage compartment, turn the
knob 90º fig. ⇒page 141, fig. 119
Note
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The warning triangle is not part of the vehicle's standard equipment.
First-aid kit and fire extinguisherThe first-aid kit * is located in a stowage box on the left side of the luggage
compartment.
The fire extinguisher* is velcroed on the luggage compartment carpet.
Note
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The first-aid kit and the fire extinguisher are not part of the vehicle's
standard equipment.
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The first aid kit must comply with legal requirements.
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Observe the expiry date of the contents of the first aid kit. You should
purchase a new first-aid kit as soon as possible after the shelf-life date of the
first-aid kit has expired.
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The fire extinguisher must comp ly with legal requirements.
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Ensure that the fire extinguisher is fully functional. The fire extinguisher
should, therefore, be checked regularly. The sticker on the fire extinguisher
will inform you of the next date for checking.
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Before acquiring accessories and emergency equipment see the instruc-
tions in “Accessories and spares” ⇒page 194.
Luggage compartmentStowing luggage
All luggage must be securely stowed.Please observe the following points to ensure the vehicle handles
well at all times:
– Distribute the load as evenly as possible.
– Place heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compartment
as possible.
– Secure luggage in the luggage compartment with suitable straps on the fastening rings.
WARNING
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Loose luggage and other loose items in the vehicle can cause serious
injuries.
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Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly move and
change the way the vehicle handles.
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During sudden manoeuvres or accidents, loose objects in the
passenger compartment can be flung forward, injuring vehicle occupants.
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Always store objects in the luggage compartment and secure with suit-
able straps. This is especially important for heavy objects.
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When you transport heavy objects, always keep in mind that a change
in the centre of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle handling.
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Please observe information on safe driving ⇒page 7, “Safe driving”.
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Caution
Hard objects on the shelf could chafe against the wires of the heating
element in the rear window and cause damage.
Note
The ventilation slots in front of the rear side windows must not be covered as
this would prevent st ale air being extracted from the vehicle.Rear shelf
Removing the cover
–Disengage the loops ⇒fig. 120 from the allotments
– Extract the cover from its allotment, in its rest position and pull outwards. The storage compartment should remain closed.
To remove the storage compartment
– Open the storage compartment by turning the knob 90º. ⇒page 141, fig. 119
– Pull outwards until the compartment is freed from the pivot point. ⇒fig. 121
WARNING
Do not place heavy or hard objects on the luggage compartment cover, this
will endanger the vehicle occupants in case of sudden braking.
Fig. 120 Luggage
compartment cover
Fig. 121 Removing
storage shelf
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