technical specifications Seat Altea XL 2011 Manual PDF

Seats and storage compartments143
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Folding the seat backrests down – Pull the loop on the side of the seat ⇒fig. 100 In this position the backrest is locked. This is the reason why the loop located
o n the si d e of the sea t m us t be pulled in th e d ire ct io n of t he a r row to op e n t he
backrest.
WARNING
•You should check that the backrest has engaged properly in position
after the loop is released.•For safety reasons the locking system loops on the seats may not be
used to secure any items.
Folding the rear seat backrests down– Pull the loop on the side of the seat ⇒fig. 101 in the direc-
tion of the arrow and lift the seat backrest into position.
WARNING
•You should check that the backrest has engaged properly in position
after the loop is released.•For safety reasons the locking system loops on the seats may not be
used to secure any items.•After locking the seat backrest into position ensure that the seat belts
protrude from the seat.
Fig. 100 Folding or
opening the rear seat
backrests
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Fig. 101 Folding or
opening the front seat
backrests
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Note
The CD changer is located in this compartment.Storage areas under the front seats*
There is a storage locker with a cover under each front seat.The drawer* ⇒fig. 104 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.
WARNING
•The drawers will hold a maximum weight of 1.5 kg.•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.
Folding tray*
Folding trays are fitted to the rear of the front seat backrests.– To open the tray, open it up in the direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 105 .
Fig. 104 Storage area
under the front seats
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Fig. 105 Folding tray on
the front left seat
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Storage in the luggage compartment*
There is a variable storage area* in the luggage compartment
floor.
– Lift the luggage compartment floor and fold it back all the way
⇒fig. 107 .
–Fit the separator ⇒fig. 108 into the side grooves depending
on the size of the objects to be transported. The on-board tool kit
and the spare wheel are located underneath the luggage
compartment.
– Secure objects in the luggage compartment with suitable straps on the fastening rings.
Note•Do not exceed the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle
⇒ page 293.
Fig. 107 Variable
luggage compartment
floor storage compart-
mentFig. 108 Variable
luggage compartment
floor storage compart-
ment
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Front drinks holdersIn the centre console, in front of the gear lever, there are two drink holders
⇒fig. 110 .
WARNING
•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.•Never use rigid materials (for example, glass or ceramic), these could
cause injury in the case of an accident.
Rear drink holder*/ Armrest*
Fig. 110 Front drink
holders
Fig. 111 Opening the
rear drink holdersFig. 112 Rear
armrest/drink holder
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– Place the mobile storage compartment onto the foam of the
central seat.
– Set both mounting pieces together ⇒page 150, fig. 113 ,
with both mounting rings ⇒page 150, fig. 114 and press
hard until both the clips completely connect with the rings.
Removing mobile storage compartment
– Pull each of the buttons ⇒ page 150, fig. 113 on the clips
(red buttons) forwards, until they snap out of place.
– Fold the larger seat down and remove the mobile storage compartment mounting plate.
Multi-purpose mobile storage compartment* - General information
This storage compartment may only be placed in the central
area of the rear seat
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AG
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Fig. 115 Mobile storage
compartment. OpeningFig. 116 Mobile storage
compartment. Functions
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Ashtrays*, cigarette lighter* and electrical
socketsAshtray* Opening and closing the ashtray
– To open the ashtray, lift the cover ⇒fig. 117 .
– 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
ashtray and cause a fire.
Cigarette lighter* – Press on the cigarette lighter ⇒fig. 118 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 ca n 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
vehicle.
Fig. 117 Ashtray located
in the front drink holder
Fig. 118 The cigarette
lighter is located in the
power socket on the front
of the centre console
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Auxiliary audio connection (AUX-IN)*– Lift the AUX cover ⇒fig. 121.
– Insert the plug as far as possible (see Radio manual).
AUX RSE connection*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
details about the use of this audio and video source, see the RSE manual.
Fig. 121 Auxiliary audio
connection
Fig. 122 AUX RSE
connection
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Luggage compartmentStoring 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
passenger compartment can be flung forward, injuring vehicle occupants.•Always store objects in the luggage compartment and secure with suit-
able 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 handling.•Please observe information on safe driving ⇒page 7, “Safe driving”.
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 stale air being extracted from the vehicle.
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Partition net*
The net partition prevents loose objects in the luggage
compartment from being thrown forward into the passenger
compartment (e.g. under sudden braking).
– Pull the net from underneath between the backrest and the
folding tray and fit it to the slots in the roof, first the right then the
left ⇒fig. 126 .
– Hook the belts into the front anchor rings to tense the net ⇒fig. 127 .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.•It is essential that you follow the assembly instructions included with the
bars exactly, being especially careful to position the front and rear luggage
compartment cover bars on the special housings on the longitudinal bars.
You must also respect their position according to the direction of travel indi-
cated in the assembly manual. Not following these instructions may cause
marks on the longitudinal bars.•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 entire 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
increased 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 sunroof*, ensure that it does not interfere
with the load on the roof rack system when opened.
Fig. 126 Partition netFig. 127 Anchor rings for
the separation net
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Air conditioning161
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With low outside temperatures, the air recirculation increases the effective-
ness of the heating system by heating the air inside the vehicle rather than
the air from outside.
Air distribution
Control for setting the flow of air in the required direction.
< – Air distribution towards the windscreen. If the windscreen air output is
on and the air recirculation mode is pressed, this remains active. When the
recirculation mode is on, if the air distribution towards the windscreen mode
is selected, the recirculation mode is deactivated. For safety reasons, the air
recirculation mode should not be connected. – Air distribution to the upper body – Air distribution to footwell – Air distribution to the windscreen and the footwell
Blower
The air flow can be set at four speeds with the knob . The air flow should
always be set at the lowest speed when driving slowly.
WARNING
•For road safety all windows must be clear of ice, snow, and condensa-
tion. This is essential to ensure good visibility. Please familiarise yourself
with the correct operation of the heating and ventilation system, including
the anti-fog/defrost functions for the windscreens.•In air recirculation mode, no cold air from the outside enters the vehicle
interior. The windows can quickly fog over if the heating is switched off.
Therefore, never leave the air recirculation mode switched on for a long
time (risk of accident).Note
Please observe the general notes ⇒page 170.
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