seats Seat Altea 2012 Service Manual

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Seats and storage compartments
Multi-purpose mobile storage compartment* - General
information
This storage compartment may only be placed in the central
area of the rear seat
Fig. 114 Mobile storage
compartment. Opening
Fig. 115 Mobile storage
compartment. Functions Opening
–
Lift the cover B
, in area A ⇒ fig. 114.
Closing
– Push the cover down, until it clips into place.
Uses of the mobile storage compartment
● The front open glove compartment 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 cup holders are used for holding drink cans or cups.
● The elastic belt on the side may be used for keeping papers and maga-
zines.
● The tables may be used as a support for writing.
To use the table C
⇒ fig. 115, it must be removed from its compartment in
the side of the mobile storage compartment and fitted into slot D
⇒ fig. 115 on the front section of the mobile storage compartment.
The table in the right-hand compartment is fitted in the left-hand slot of the
front of the mobile storage compartment and the table in the left-hand com-
partment is fitted in the right-hand slot.
The tables have two positions for use and cannot be interchanged.
WARNING
● The mobile storage compartment supports a maximum load of 5 kg.
Do not overload.
● Do not drive when the cover of the mobile storage compartment is
open.
● Do not drive when the tables are set up for use. 
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WARNING (Continued)
● When the vehicle is moving, keep the tables stored inside the mobile
storage compartment with the cover closed, and likewise when they are
not in use
● Never place hot drinks in the cup holders. The drink may spill and
cause burns when the vehicle is moving.
● Do not leave cans in the cup holders when the vehicle is in motion,
there is a danger that the can may be flung around the vehicle and cause
injury.
● Make sure that the mounting plate is correctly clipped onto the cush-
ion frame.
● When the plate is not in use, store inside the storage compartment.
● When the mobile storage compartment is not in use, it should always
be fastened by the storage net in the luggage compartment.
Note
● Check that the mobile storage compartment is correctly fitted, pulling it
forwards by the front glove compartment and checking that both safety
clips are correctly clipped onto the rings. Ashtray*, cigarette lighter* and power points
Ashtray*Fig. 116 Ashtray located
in the front drink holder
Opening and closing the ashtray
– To open the ashtray, lift the cover ⇒ fig. 116.
– To close, push the cover down.
Emptying the ashtray
– Extract the ashtray and empty it.
WARNING
Never put paper in the ashtray. Hot ash could ignite the paper in the ash-
tray and cause a fire.
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Cigarette lighter*
Fig. 117 The cigarette
lighter is located in the
electric socket on the
front of the centre con-
sole
– Press on the cigarette lighter ⇒ fig. 117 to activate it ⇒ 
.
– Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly.
– Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the cigarette on the glow-
ing coil.
WARNING
● Improper use of the cigarette lighter can lead to serious injuries or
start a fire.
● Using the lighter carefully. Carelessness or negligence when using
the cigarette lighter can cause burns, risk of injury.
● The lighter only works when the ignition is turned on or the engine is
running. To avoid the risk of fire, never leave children alone inside the ve-
hicle.
 Electrical sockets
Electrical equipment can be connected to any of the 12 volt
sockets.
Fig. 118 Electric socket,
centre console, front
Electrical accessories may be connected to the 12 volt power point in the
front centre console ⇒ fig. 118 and in the luggage compartment*. The appli-
ances connected to each power point must not exceed a power rating of
120 Watt.
WARNING
The power sockets and the connected accessories will only operate when
the ignition is on or when the engine is running. 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 alone inside the vehi-
cle. 
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Note
● The use of electrical appliances with the engine switched off will cause a
battery discharge.
● Before using any electrical accessories, see the instructions in
⇒ page 221. 
Auxiliary audio input (AUX-IN)*
Fig. 119 Auxiliary audio
connection
– Lift the AUX cover ⇒ fig. 119.
– Insert the plug as far as possible (see Radio manual). AUX RSE connection*
Fig. 120 AUX RSE con-
nection
This connector may be used as an audio input (red and white connectors) or
audio and video connector (red, white and yellow connectors). For more de-
tails about the use of this audio and video source, see the RSE manual. 

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MEDIA-IN* connector
Fig. 121 Connection in
central armrest compart-
ment
For information concerning the use of this equipment, please see the Radio
handbook. First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire
extinguisher
Warning triangle*
Fig. 122 Warning trian-
gle storage under the
rear cover
The warning triangle* is located under the rear shelf in a storage compart-
ment ⇒ fig. 122.
Note
● The warning triangle is not part of the vehicle's standard equipment. 
First-aid kit and fire extinguisher
The first-aid kit* is located in a storage box on the left side of the luggage
compartment. 
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The fire extinguisher* is attached to the luggage compartment carpet with
Velcro.
Note
● The first-aid kit and the fire extinguisher are not part of the vehicle's
standard equipment.
● The first aid kit must comply with legal requirements.
● Observe the expiry date of the contents of the first aid kit. After it has
expired you should purchase a new one.
● The fire extinguisher must comply with legal requirements.
● 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.
● Before acquiring accessories and emergency equipment see the instruc-
tions in “Accessories and spares” ⇒  page 221. 
Luggage compartment
Storing objects
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
● Loose luggage and other loose items in the vehicle can cause serious
injuries.
● Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly move and
change the way the vehicle handles.
● During sudden manoeuvres or accidents, loose objects in the passen-
ger compartment can be flung forward, injuring vehicle occupants.
● Always store objects in the luggage compartment and secure with
suitable straps. This is especially important for heavy objects.
● When you transport heavy objects, always take in account that a
change in the centre of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle han-
dling.
● Please observe information on safe driving ⇒  page 7, Safe driving.
CAUTION
Hard objects on the shelf could chafe against the wires of the heating ele-
ment 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 stale air being extracted from the vehicle. 

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Rear shelf
Fig. 123 Rear shelf
Fig. 124 Removing stor-
age compartment
Removing the shelf
– Unhook the loops ⇒ fig. 123 B
from housings A
–
Extract the cover from its slot, in its rest position and pull out-
wards. The storage compartment should remain closed.
To remove the storage compartment
– Pull outwards until the compartment is freed from the pivot
point ⇒ fig. 124.
WARNING
Do not place heavy or hard objects on the rear shelf, because they will
endanger the vehicle occupants in case of sudden braking.
CAUTION
● Before closing the tailgate, ensure that the rear shelf is correctly fitted.
● An overloaded luggage compartment could mean that the rear shelf is
not correctly seated and it may be bent or damaged.
● If the luggage compartment is overloaded, remove the tray.
Note
● Ensure that, when placing items of clothing on the luggage compart-
ment cover, rear visibility is not reduced.
● If the vehicle is fitted with a storage compartment*, it should only be
used to store the emergency triangles* and light objects. 
Roof rack*
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. 
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●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 direction of travel indicated in the instal-
lation manual. Not following these instructions may damage the bodywork.
● Pay special attention to the tightening torque of the attachment bolts
and check them following a short journey. If necessary, retighten the bolts
and check them at regular intervals.
● Distribute the load evenly. A maximum load of 40 kg only is permitted
for each roof rack system support bar, the load must be distributed evenly
along the entire length. However, the maximum load permitted for the en-
tire roof (including the support system) of 75 kg must not be exceeded nor
should the total weight of the vehicle be exceeded. See the Technical Data
section.
● When transporting heavy or large objects on the roof, any change in the
normal vehicle behaviour due to a change in the centre of gravity or an in-
creased wind resistance must be taken into account. For this reason, a suit-
able speed and driving style must be used.
● For those vehicles fitted with a sliding/tilting sunroof*, ensure that it
does not interfere with the load on the roof rack system when opened. 

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Driving
Handbrake Using the handbrake
The handbrake should be applied firmly to prevent the vehi-
cle from accidentally rolling away.
Fig. 148 Handbrake be-
tween the front seats
Always apply the handbrake when you leave your vehicle and when
you park.
Applying the handbrake
– Pull the handbrake lever up firmly ⇒ fig. 148.
Releasing the handbrake
– Pull the lever up slightly and press the release knob in the di-
rection of the arrow ⇒ fig. 148 and guide the handbrake lever
down fully ⇒ 
. Always apply the handbrake
as far as it will go in order to prevent you from
driving with the handbrake applied by mistake ⇒ 
.
The handbrake warning lamp  lights up when the handbrake is applied
and the ignition switched on. The warning turns off when the handbrake is
released.
If you drive faster than 6 km/h with the handbrake on, the following mes-
sage* will appear on the instrument panel display: HANDBRAKE ON. You will
also hear an acoustic warning signal.
WARNING
● Never use the handbrake to stop the vehicle when it is in motion. The
braking distance is considerably longer, because braking is only applied
to the rear wheels. Risk of accident!
● If it is only partially released, this will cause rear brakes overheating,
which can impair the function of the brake system and could lead to an
accident. This also causes premature wear on the rear brake pads.
CAUTION
Always apply the handbrake before you leave the vehicle. The first gear
should also be selected. 
Parking
The handbrake should always be firmly applied when the
vehicle is parked.
Always note the following points when parking the vehicle:
– Use the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
– Apply the handbrake. 
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If and when
NumberConsumerAmps48Convenience controls2049Heating controls4050Heated seats3051Sunroof2052Headlight washer system2053Trailer hook pre-installation assistant2054Taxi (taximeter power supply)555Trailer hook pre-installation assistant2056Taxi (transmitter power supply)1557Telephone power supply with START STOP1058Central locking control unit30
Some of the electrical items listed in the table are only fitted on certain
models or are optional extras.
Please note that the above list, while correct at the time of printing, is sub-
ject to alterations. If discrepancies should occur, please refer to the sticker
on the inside of the fuse cover for the correct information for your model. 
Fuses layout, engine compartment, left part
Fuses
NumberConsumerAmps1Windscreen wipers202DQ200 gearbox303Cable control unit54ABS205AQ gearbox156Instrument panel/Steering column5
NumberConsumerAmps7Ignition key408Radio159Telephone/TomTom Navigator5
10Engine management5Engine management1011Vacant 12Electronic control unit5
13Petrol injection module supply15Diesel injection module supply3014Coil20
15Engine management5Pump relay1016Right lighting3017Horn1518Vacant 19Clean30
20Water pump10Pressure sensor pump for 1.8 engine2021 a)Lambda probe1522Brake pedal, speed sensor5
23a)Engine management5Engine management10Engine management1524AKF, gearbox valve1025a)ABS pump4026Left lighting30
27a)Engine management40Engine management5028Vacant
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