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Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Electrical sockets
Electrical equipment can be connected to any of the 12 volt
sockets.Electrical accessories may be connected to the 12 volt socket in the front
centre console ⇒fig. 115 or to that of the luggage compartment*. The appli-
ances 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
•
Using electrical appliances with the engine switched off will drain the
battery.
•
Before using any electrical accessories, see the instructions on
⇒ page 201.
Auxiliary audio connection (AUX-IN)– Lift the AUX. cover ⇒fig. 116.
– Insert the pin fully (see the radio manual).
Fig. 115 Socket, centre
console, front
Fig. 116 Auxiliary audio
connection
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Rear shelfRemoving the cover
– Disengage the loops ⇒fig. 121 from the retaining pins . – Extract the cover from its slot, 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 90° ⇒page 145, fig. 120 .
– Pull outwards until the compartment is freed from the pivot point ⇒fig. 122.
WARNING
Do not place heavy or hard objects on the luggage compartment cover, this
will endanger the vehicle occupants in case of sudden braking.
Note
•
Ensure that, when placing items of clothing on the luggage compartment
cover, rear visibility is not reduced.
•
Only the warning triangle* and other lightweight objects should be stored
in the storage compartment.
Roof carrier*Please observe the following points if you intend to carry loads on the roof:•
For safety reasons, only luggage racks and accessories approved by SEAT
should be used.
•
It is imperative to precisely follow the fitting instructions included for the
rack, taking special care when fitting the front bar in the holes designed for
this and the rear bar between the marks on the upper part of the rear door
frame, while respecting the correct dire ction of travel indicated in the installa-
Fig. 121 Luggage
compartment coverFig. 122 Removing
storage shelf
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