remove seats Seat Altea XL 2007 Owner's Manual

Safe driving13
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Correct adjustment of front seat head restraints
Properly adjusted headrests are an important part of occu-
pant protection and can reduce the risk of injuries in most
accident situations.
Adjust the head restraint properly to achieve maximum protection.
– Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same
level as the top of your head, or as close as possible to the same
level as the top of your head and, at the very least, at eye level
⇒fig. 3 and ⇒ fig. 4.Adjusting the headrests ⇒page 127.
WARNING
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Travelling with the headrests removed or improperly adjusted
increases the risk of severe injuries.
•
Incorrectly adjusted head restraints could result in death in the event of
a collision or accident.
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Incorrectly adjusted headrests also in crease the risk of injury during
sudden or unexpected driving or braking manoeuvres.
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The headrests must always be adjusted according to the occupant’s
size.
Headrests in use*Vehicle occupants are pressed into their seats during a rear end collision. The
resulting body pressure on the backrest activates the crash-active head
restraint* on the front seat, which moves rapidly forwards and upwards at the
same time. This movement reduces the distance between the occupant’s
head and the head rest, thus reducing the risk of head injuries such as brain
trauma.
Fig. 3 Properly adjusted
head restraint viewed
from the frontFig. 4 Properly adjusted
head restraint viewed
from the side
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Seat belts
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– Press the upper part of the shoulder belt guide and hold it in this position ⇒page 27, fig. 17.
– Move the shoulder belt guide up or down until you have adjusted the seat belt ⇒page 25.
– After adjusting, pull the shoulder belt sharply to check that the catch on the shoulder belt guide is engaged securely.Incorrectly fastened seat belts
Incorrectly worn seat belts can cause severe injuries.Seat belts can provide optimal protection only if the belt web is
properly worn. The seat belts must be fastened exactly in the order
described in this chapter. An incorrect sitting position impairs
substantially the protection a seat belt offers and can lead to severe
or fatal injuries. The risk of severe or fatal injuries is especially
increased when a deploying airbag strikes an occupant who has
assumed an incorrect sitting position . As driver, you are responsible
for all vehicle occupants, especially children. Therefore:
– Never permit anyone to assume an incorrect sitting position in the vehicle while travelling ⇒.
WARNING
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An incorrectly worn seat belt incr eases the risk of severe injuries.
•
Before every trip, instruct your passengers to adjust their seat belts
properly and to wear them during the trip.
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Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the use
of seat belts ⇒ page 23.
Belt tension devicesFunction of the belt tension device
During a frontal collision, the se at belts on the front seats are
retracted automatically.The seat belts for the front occupants are equipped with belt tension devices.
Sensors will only trigger the belt te nsion devices during severe head-on,
lateral and rear collisions, and only if th e seat belt is actually being worn. This
retracts and tightens the seat belts, reducing the forward motion of the occu-
pants.
The belt tension device ca n be triggered only once.
The belt tension devices will not be triggered in the event of a light frontal,
side or rear collision, if the vehicle overturns, or in situations where no large
forces act on the front, side or rear of the vehicle.
Note
•
If the belt tension devices are triggered, a fine dust is produced. This is
normal and is no indication that there was a fire in the vehicle.
•
The relevant safety requirements must be observed when the vehicle or
components of the system are scrapped. A qualified workshop is familiar with
these regulations and will be pleased to pass on the information to you.
Service and disposal of belt tension devicesThe belt tension devices are components of the seat belts that are installed
in the seats of your vehicle. If you work on the belt tension devices or remove
and install parts of the system when performing other repair work, the seat
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Airbag system
38hold the passengers on the front seats and the outer rear seats in a position
where the side airbags can provide maximum protection.
The airbag system is not a substitute for seat belts, but is an integral part of
the vehicle’s overall passive safety system. Please bear in mind that the
airbag system can only work effectively when the occupants are wearing their
seat belts. For this reason, it is most important to wear the seat belts at all
times - not only because this is required by law in most countries, but also for
your safety ⇒page 19, “Introduction”.
The side airbag system will not be triggered•
if the ignition is switched off,
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during a minor side collision,
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during a minor frontal collision,
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during a minor rear-end collision,
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or if the vehicle rolls.
The main parts of the airbag system are
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an electronic control and monitoring system (control unit),
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The forward side airbags in the backrests of the front seats and the rear
side airbags in the lining of the rear wheel housings,
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a warning lamp
 in the dash panel insert ⇒page 31.
The functionality of the airbag system is monitored electronically. The airbag
warning lamp will light up for approx. 4 seconds every time the ignition is
switched on (self-diagnosis).
WARNING
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In a side-on collision, the side airb ags will not work, if the sensors do
not correctly measure the pressure increase on the interior of the doors,
due to air escaping through the areas with holes or openings in the door
panel.
•
Never drive the vehicle if the interior panels have been removed.
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Never drive if the interior door panels have been removed or if the
panels have not been correctly fitted.
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Never drive the vehicle if the loudspeakers in the door panels have
been removed, unless the holes left by the loudspeakers have been
correctly closed.
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Always check that the openings are closed or covered if loudspeakers
or other equipment are fitted in the interior door panels.
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Any work carried out to the doors sh ould be made in a qualified author-
ised workshop.
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The seat belts and airbags can only provide maximum protection if the
occupants are seated correctly ⇒page 10, “Proper sitting position for
occupants”.
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If a fault should occur in the airbag system, have the system checked
immediately by a qualified workshop. Otherwise there is a danger that
during a side collision, the system may fail to trigger, or not trigger
correctly.WARNING (continued)
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Seats and stowage
128HeadrestsCorrect adjustment of headrests
Properly adjusted headrests ar e an important part of occu-
pant protection and can reduce the risk of injuries in most
accident situations.
– Adjust the headrest so that its upper edge is at the same level as
the top of your head, or as close as possible to the same level as
the top of your head and, at a very minimum at eye level
⇒fig. 90 and ⇒fig. 91 .Adjusting the headrests ⇒page 129.
WARNING
•
Travelling with the headrests removed or improperly adjusted
increases the risk of severe injuries.
•
Improperly adjusted headrests could lead to death in the event of a
collision or accident.
•
Incorrectly adjusted headrests also increase the risk of injury during
sudden or unexpected driving or braking manoeuvres.
•
The headrests must always be adjusted according to the occupant’s
size.
Fig. 90 Viewed from in
front: Properly adjusted
headrests and proper belt
adjustment
Fig. 91 Viewed from side:
Properly adjusted head-
rests and proper belt
adjustment
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Seats and stowage129
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Removing or adjusting headrests
The headrests can be adjusted by moving them up and down.Adjusting height (front seats)
– Press the button on the side and pull upwards to the desired
position.
– To lower the headrest, press the button and push headrest down- wards.
– Make sure that it engages securely into position.
Adjusting height (rear seats)
– Press the button on the side and pull upwards to the desired
position.
– To lower the headrest, press the button and push headrest down- wards. – Make sure that the headrest engages securely in one of its posi-
tions ⇒page 14.
Angle adjustment (front seats)
– Press the head rest forward or back to the required position.
Removing the headrests
– Push the head rest up as far as it will go.
– Press the button ⇒fig. 92 (arrow).
– Pull head rest out of fitting without releasing the button.
Fitting the head rests
– Insert the headrest into the guides on the rear backrest.
– Push headrest down.
– Adjust the headrest to suit body size ⇒page 14 and ⇒ page 13.
WARNING
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Never drive if the headrest have been removed. Risk of injury.
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Never drive if the headrests are in an unsuitable position, there is a risk
of serious injury.
•
After refitting the headrests, you must always adjust it properly for
height to achieve optimal protection.
•
Please observe the safety warnings ⇒page 128, “Correct adjustment
of headrests”.
Fig. 92 Adjusting and
removing the headrests
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Seats and stowage
136Stowage in the luggage compartment*
There is a variable stowage area* in the luggage compart-
ment floor.
– Lift the luggage compartment floor and fold it back all the way
⇒fig. 103.
– Fit the separator ⇒fig. 104, into the side grooves depending
on the size of the objects to be transported. The onboard tool kit
and the spare wheel are located underneath the luggage
compartment.
– Secure luggage in the luggage compartment with suitable straps on the fastening rings.
Note•
The folding table is designed for a maximum load of 50 kg. For heavier
loads fold up the table and remove.
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Do not exceed the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle
⇒ page 270.
Fig. 103 Variable
stowage area in the
luggage compartment
floorFig. 104 Variable
stowage area in the
luggage compartment
floor
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Seats and stowage137
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Luggage compartment retaining net*
There is a retaining net in the luggage compartment for
securing objects.– Use the fastening rings located on the side of the luggage
compartment to attach the retaining net ⇒fig. 105.
Note•
The folding table is designed for a maximum load of 50 kg. For heavier
loads fold up the table and remove.
•
Do not exceed the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle
⇒ page 270.
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 cornering) 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 onto 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 hard, sharp or heavy objects in hanging
articles of clothing. During sudden br aking manoeuvres or accidents, espe-
cially those involving airbag deployment, these objects could injure the
vehicle occupants.
Fig. 105 Retaining net
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Seats and stowage
140
– Place the mobile stowage compartment onto the foam of the central seat.
– Set both mounting pieces together ⇒page 139, fig. 109 ,
with both mounting rings ⇒page 139, fig. 110 and press
hard until both the clips completely connect with the rings.
Removing mobile stowage compartment
– Pull each of the buttons ⇒page 139, fig. 109 on the clips
(red buttons) forwards, until they snap out of place.
– Fold the larger seat down and remove the mobile stowage compartment mounting plate.
Multi-purpose* mobile stowage compartment - General information
This stowage compartment may only be placed in the central
area of the rear seat
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Fig. 111 Mobile stowage
compartment OpeningFig. 112 Mobile stowage
compartment Uses
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Seats and stowage141
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Opening
– Lift the cover , in area ⇒ page 140, 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 drinks holders 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 ⇒ page 140, fig. 112, it must be removed from its
compartment on the side of the mobile stowage compartment and fitted into
compartment ⇒page 140, fig. 112 on 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 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.
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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 drin k holders. The drink may spill and
cause burns when the vehicle is moving.
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Do not leave cans in the drinks hold er 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.
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WARNING (continued)
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Seats and stowage
142Ashtrays*, 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.
Cigarette 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
•
Improper use of the cigarette lighter can lead to serious injuries or start
a fire.
•
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.
Fig. 113 Ashtray located
in the front drinks holder
Fig. 114 The cigarette
lighter is located in the
electric socket on the
front of the centre console
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