warning Seat Altea 2006 Owners Manual

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The seats may be moved forwards independently. The movement
can be 1/3 or 2/3 of the seat. There are various possible positions.
Adjusting reach
– In the seated position, unlock the lever in the direction of the arrow ⇒page 131, fig. 96 .
– Move the seat cushion forwards to the desired position.
Backrest angle adjustment
– Hold the backrest at the top. Pull the loop on the side of the seat
⇒ page 131, fig. 97 in the direction of the arrow and hold the
loop in this position. Push the backrest to the required position
and release the loop.
WARNING
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Adjust the 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.
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Do not push the seatbacks down until the seat is moved, this is to avoid
damage to the centre console.
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Ensure that the seat, once mo ved, is fixed in position.Note
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In order to maintain the maximum luggage compartment space, put the
seatbacks in position normal, without moving.
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In order to maintain the maximum space without putting the seatbacks
down, move the seats forward to the desired position.
Folding the seat backrests down – Pull the loop on the s ide of the seat ⇒ fig. 98 . In this position the back rest is locked. This is the reason why the loop located
on the side of the seat must be pulled in the direction of the arrow to open the
backrest.
WARNING
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You should check that the backrest has engaged properly in position
after the loop is released.
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The locking system loops on the seats may not, for reasons of safety, be
used to secure any items.
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Fig. 98 Folding or
opening the rear seat
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Folding the rear seat backrests down– Pull the loop on the side of the seat ⇒fig. 99 in the direction
of the arrow and lift the seat backrest into position.
WARNING
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You should check that the backrest has engaged properly in position
after the loop is released.
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The locking system loops on the seats may not, for reasons of safety, be
used to secure any items.
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After locking the seat backrest into position ensure that the seat belts
protrude from the seat.
Stowage compartmentsStowage compartment on the front passenger sideThe compartment can be opened by pulling the lever ⇒fig. 100 .
WARNING
Always keep the stowage compartment cover closed while the vehicle is in
motion to reduce the risk of injury during a sudden braking manoeuvre or
in the event of an accident.
Fig. 99 Folding or
opening the front seat
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Fig. 100 Passenger side:
Stowage compartment
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134Centre 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. 101 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. 102 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. 101 Front armrest
with stowage area
Fig. 102 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. 103 Foldable
luggage compartment
coverFig. 104 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 foot well 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. 106 .
WARNING
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Never place hot drinks in the drink holders. During normal or sudden
driving manoeuvres, sudden braking or an accident, the hot drink 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. 106 Front drink
holder
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138Rear drink holder*/ Armrest*Opening and closing the armrest*/ drink holder*
– To open, pull the loop in the direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 107 . – To close, lift the Drink holder*/ armrest* in the direction of the
arrow ⇒ fig. 108 .
WARNING
Ensure that the load in the luggage compartment is correctly secured with
the retainer net when travelling with the armrest down ⇒page 136.
Fig. 107 Opening the
rear drink holdersFig. 108 Rear
armrest/drink holder
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140Multi-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. 111.
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.
• The drink holders a re used for holding drink ca ns 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. 112 , it must be removed from its compartment on
the side of the mobile stowage compartment and fitted into compartment
⇒ fig. 112 on the front section of the mobi le stow ag e compa rtment.
The table in the right-hand compartment is fitted in the left-hand compart-
ment of the front of the mobile stowage compartment and the 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. 111 Mobile stowage
compartment OpeningFig. 112 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 glove box 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. 113
– 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. 113 Ashtray located
in the front drinks holder
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142Cigarette lighter* – Press on the cigarette lighter ⇒fig. 114 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
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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. 114 The cigarette
lighter is located in the
electric socket on the
front of the centre console
Fig. 115 Socket, centre
console, frontFig. 116 Socket, centre
console, rear
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Electrical accessories may be connected
to the 12 volt socket in the front
centre console ⇒page 142, fig. 115 or to that of the rear centre
console ⇒ page 142, fig. 116 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 196.
First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire
extinguisherWarning triangle
Fig. 117 Warning
triangle storage under the
rear coverFig. 118 Opening the
storage compartment
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