remove seats Seat Ateca 2016 Owner's Manual

The essentials
››› in Safety instructions on page 81 Retaining the child seat with the “ISOFIX/i-Size”
Fig. 31
ISOFIX/iSize securing rings. You are obliged to follow the seat manufac-
t
ur

er's instructions.
● Remove the protective caps of the “ISO-
FIX/iSize” rin
gs by placing a finger in the
hole and pulling up ››› Fig. 31.
● Press the child seat onto the “ISOFIX” re-
tainin
g rings until the child seat can be heard
to engage securely. If the child seat is equip-
ped with Top Tether* anchor points, secure it to the correspondent ring
››
› Fig. 32. Observe
the manufacturer's instructions.
● Pull on both sides of the child seat to en-
sur
e that it is properly anchored.
Child seats with the “ISOFIX” and Top Tether*
attachment system are available from Techni-
cal Services.

Vehicle i-Size positions
Front passenger seatRear side seatRear central seatairbag onairbag off
Child restraint system approved under ECE R129XXi-UX Valid position for front-facing and rear-
f
ac

ing child restraint systems approved
under ECE R129.
Invalid position for child restraint sys-
tems approved under ECE R129.
i-U
X:
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The essentials
Attachment of the child seat with the
T op
Tether* retainer straps Fig. 32
Position of the Top Tether rings on the
b ac

k of the rear seat. Child seats with the Top Tether system come
w
ith a s

trap for securing the seat to the vehi-
cle anchor point, located at the back of the
rear seat backrest and provide greater re-
straint.
The objective of this strap is to reduce for-
ward movements of the child seat in a crash,
to reduce the risk of injuries to the head from
hitting the inside of the vehicle.
Using the Top Tether in rear-facing mounted
seats
Currently, there are very few rear-facing child
safety seats that have Top Tether. Please
carefully read and follow the seat manufac-
turer instructions to learn the proper way to
install the Top Tether strap. Securing the Top Tether* to the an-
chor

age point Fig. 33
Retainer strap: adjustment and as-
semb ly

according to the Top Tether belt. Securing the retainer strap
●
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to
dep lo

y the child seat Top Tether retainer
strap.
● Place the belt under the head restraint of
the bac
k seat ››› Fig. 33 (depending on the in- structions of the chair itself, lift or remove the
hea

d restraint if necessary).
● Slide the strap and secure it properly with
the anchor
age of the backrest ››› Fig. 32.
● Firmly tighten the strap following the manu-
fact
urer's instructions.
Releasing the retaining strap
● Loosen the strap following the manufactur-
er's in
structions.
● Push the lock and release it from the an-
chorin
g support.

››› in Safety instructions on page 81 22

Safety
The seat belts are equipped with an automat-
ic r
etractor on the shoulder strap. Full free-
dom of movement is permitted when the
shoulder belt is pulled slowly. However, dur-
ing sudden braking, during travel in steep
areas or bends and during acceleration, the
automatic retractor on the shoulder belt is
locked.
The automatic belt retractors on the front
seats are fitted with seat belt tensioners
››› page 72.
Releasing the seat belt ● Press the red button on the belt buckle
››

› Fig. 90 B. The latch plate is released and
springs out ››› .
● Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls
up e a

sily and the trim is not damaged.
Positioning seat belts
Seat belts offer their maximum protection on-
ly when they are properly positioned. WARNING
● The se at

belts offer best protection only
when the backrests are in an upright position
and the seat belts have been fastened prop-
erly.
● Never put the latch plate in the buckle of
another seat
. If you do this, the seat belt will
not protect you properly and the risk of injury
is increased. ●
Nev er u

nbuckle a seat belt while the vehi-
cle is in motion. If you do, you increase the
risk of sustaining severe or fatal injuries.
● An incorrectly worn seat belt can cause se-
ver
e injuries in the event of an accident.
● For pregnant women, the lap part of the
seat
belt must lie as low as possible over the
pelvis, never across the stomach, and always
lie flat so that no pressure is exerted on the
abdomen ››› Fig. 91.
● Always engage the retractor lock when you
are sec
uring a child seat in group 0, 0+ or 1
››› page 79.
● Read and observe the warnings ››
› page 69. Seat belt tensioners
Ho w the se

at belt tensioner works Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 14.
The seat belts for the occupants in the front
seats are equipped with belt tensioners. Sen-
sors will trigger the belt tensioners only dur-
ing severe head-on, lateral and rear-end colli-
sions and only if the seat belt is worn. This
retracts and tightens the seat belts, reducing
the forward motion of the occupants.
The belt tensioners will not be triggered in
the event of minor collisions, if the vehicle overturns, or in accidents where no major
for

ces act on the vehicle. Note
● If the se

at belt tensioners are triggered, a
fine dust is produced. This is normal and it is
not an indication of fire in the vehicle.
● The relevant safety requirements must be
ob
served when the vehicle or components of
the system are scrapped. Specialised work-
shops are familiar with these regulations,
which are also available to you. Service and disposal of belt tension-
er
s The belt tensioners are components of the
se
at

belts that are installed in the seats of
your vehicle. If you work on the belt tension-
ers or remove and install parts of the system
when performing other repair work, the seat
belt may be damaged. The consequence may
be that, in the event of an accident, the belt
tensioners function incorrectly or may not
function at all.
So that the effectiveness of the seat belt ten-
sioner is not reduced and that removed parts
do not cause any injuries or environmental
pollution, regulations, which are known to
the specialised workshops, must be ob-
served.
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Safety
position must always be maintained with
se
at
belts fastened while travelling.
● In a side-on collision the side airbags will
not w
ork if the sensors do not correctly meas-
ure the pressure increase on the interior of
the doors, due to air escaping through the
areas with holes or openings in the door pan-
el.
● Never drive if the interior door panels have
been remo
ved or if the panels have not been
correctly fitted.
● Never drive the vehicle if the loudspeakers
in the door panel
s have been removed, un-
less the holes left by the loudspeakers have
been closed properly.
● Always check that the openings are closed
or co
vered if loudspeakers or other equip-
ment are fitted inside the door panels.
● Occupants of the outer seats must never
carr
y any objects or pets in the deployment
space between them and the airbags, or al-
low children or other passengers to travel in
this position. It is also important not to at-
tach any accessories (such as cup holders) to
the doors. This would impair the protection
offered by the side airbags.
● The built-in coat hooks should be used only
for lightw
eight clothing. Do not leave any
heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
● Great forces, such as hard blows or kicks,
mus
t not be exerted upon the backrest bol-
ster because the system may be damaged. In
this case, the side airbags would not be trig-
gered. ●
Under no c ir

cumstances should protective
covers be fitted over seats with side airbags
unless the covers have been approved for use
in your vehicle. Because the airbag deploys
from the side of the backrest, the use of con-
ventional seat covers would obstruct the side
airbag, seriously reducing the airbag's effec-
tiveness.
● Any damage to the original seat upholstery
or arou
nd the seams of the side airbag units
must be repaired immediately by a special-
ised workshop.
● The airbags provide protection for just one
acc
ident; replace them once they have de-
ployed.
● Any work on the side airbag system or re-
mov
al and installation of the airbag compo-
nents for other repairs (such as removal of
the front seat) should only be performed by a
specialised workshop. Otherwise, faults may
occur during the airbag system operation.
● Do not attempt to modify components of
the airbag sy
stem in any way. Curtain airbags*
Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 17. WARNING
● In or der f

or the head-protection airbags to
provide their maximum protection, the pre- scribed sitting position must always be main-
t
ained w

ith seat belts fastened while travel-
ling.
● For safety reasons, the curtain airbag must
be dis
abled in those vehicles fitted with a
screen dividing the interior of the vehicle.
See your technical service to make this ad-
justment.
● There must be no other persons, animals or
ob
jects between the occupants of the outer
seats and the deployment space of the head-
protection airbags so that the head-protec-
tion airbag can deploy completely without re-
striction and provide the greatest possible
protection. Therefore, sun blinds which have
not been expressly approved for use in your
vehicle may not be attached to the side win-
dows
● The built-in coat hooks should be used only
for lightw
eight clothing. Do not leave any
heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
Please, do not hang the clothes on coat hang-
ers.
● The airbags provide protection for just one
acc
ident; replace them once they have de-
ployed.
● Any work on the head-protection airbag
sys
tem or removal and installation of the air-
bag components for other repairs (such as re-
moval of the roof lining) should only be per-
formed by a specialised workshop. Other-
wise, faults may occur during the airbag sys-
tem operation.
● Do not attempt to modify components of
the airbag sy
stem in any way.76

Operation
Adjusting the head restraints
– To set the head restraint higher, grasp the
side
s with both hands and move it up-
wards, until you see it engage.
– To set the head restraint lower down, press
the 1
› ››
Fig. 141
button and move it
downwards.
Removing the head restraint
To remove the head restraint, the correspond-
ing backrest must be partially folded forward. – Unlock the backrest ››
› page 146.
– Move the head restraint upwards until it ar-
rive

s to the top.
– Press button 1
› ›
›
Fig. 141, while simulta-
neously pressing on the security hole 2›››
Fig. 141 w ith a fl
at screwdriver a maxi-
mum of 5 mm wide, and remove the head
restraint.
– Move the backrest until it engages properly
› ›

› .
Fittin g the he
ad restraint
To mount the external head restraints, the
corresponding backrest must be partially fol-
ded forward.
– Unlock the backrest ››
› page 146.
– Insert the head restraint bars into the
guides

until they perceptibly engage. It should not be possible to remove the head
re

straint from the backrest.
– Move the backrest until it engages properly
››
› .
WARNING
● Ple

ase observe the general notes
››› page 66.
● Remove the rear head restraints only when
it i
s necessary for the placement of a child
seat ››› page 79. After removing a child seat,
remount the head restraint immediately.
Travelling with the head restraints removed
or improperly adjusted increases the risk of
severe injuries. Seat functions
Intr oduction WARNING
Inappropriate use of the seat functions can
c au

se severe injuries.
● Assume the proper sitting position before
your trip and r
emain in it throughout. This al-
so applies to the other occupants.
● Always keep hands, fingers, feet and other
par
ts of the body away from the operating ra-
dius and the adjustment of seats. Seat heating
Fig. 142
In the centre console: front seats
he atin

g switch The seat cushions can be heated electrically
when the ignition i
s

switched on. The back-
rest is also heated in some versions.
The seat heating should not be engaged in
any of the following conditions:
● The seat is unoccupied.
● The seat has a covering.
● There is a child seat installed in the seat.
● The seat cushion is wet or damp.
● The indoor or outdoor temperature is great-
er than 25°C
(77°F).
Activate
Press the button  or . Seat heating is
switched on fully.
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Seats and head restraints
Adjusting the heating output
Pr e
ss the button  or  repeatedly until the
desired intensity level is reached.
Deactivating
Press the button  or  until all warning
lamps switch off. WARNING
Children and people who cannot perceive
p ain or t

emperature because of medications,
paralysis or chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes)
or have a limited perception of these, may
suffer burns to the back, buttocks or legs
when using seat heating, an occurrence that
may entail a very lengthy recovery period or
from which it may not be possible to recover
fully. Seek medical advice if you have doubts
regarding your health.
● People with limited pain and temperature
thre
sholds must never use seat heating.
● If an abnormality in the device's tempera-
tur
e control is detected, have it checked by a
specialist workshop. WARNING
If the fabric of the cushion is wet, this can ad-
v er

sely affect the operation of the seat heat-
ing, increasing the risk of burns.
● Make sure the seat cushion is dry prior to
us
ing the seat heater. ●
Do not s

it on the seat with clothing that is
wet or damp.
● Do not leave clothing that is wet or damp
on the seat
.
● Do not spill liquid on the seat. CAUTION
● To av

oid damaging the heating elements of
the seat heaters, please do not kneel on the
seat or apply sharp pressure to a single point
on the seat cushion or backrest.
● Liquids, sharps objects and insulating ma-
teri
als (e.g. covers or child seats) can damage
the seat heating.
● In the event of smells, switch off the seat
heatin
g immediately and have it inspected by
a specialised workshop. For the sake of the environment
The seat heating should remain on only when
needed. Other w

ise, it is an unnecessary fuel
waste. Front centre armrest
The centre armrest can be adjusted to various
l
ev

els.
Adjusting the centre armrest – To adjust the tilt, lift the armrest from the
st

arting position so that it is engaged. –
To r
eturn the armrest to the starting posi-
tion, remove the armrest from the upper
fixed position and lower it.
The armrest can be moved backwards and
forwards.
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
●
Do not u
se hard china cups or glasses.
These could cause injury in the event of an
accident. CAUTION
You should avoid putting open drinks con-
t ainer

s in the drink holders. The drinks could
otherwise spill over and cause damage to e.g.
the electrical equipment or the seat covers. Glove compartment
Fig. 147
Glove compartment Opening/closing
– To open the glove compartment, pull the
handl

e in the direction of the arrow.
– To close the glove compartment, move the
co

ver upwards until it engages. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the CD
pl

ayer is located in the glove compartment.
Separate operating instructions are enclosed
for this equipment in the corresponding In-
struction Manual. WARNING
The cover of the glove compartment should
a lw

ays be closed while driving. Failure to fol-
low this instruction could result in an acci-
dent. Other storage compartments
You will find more object holders, compart-
ments
and s

upports in other parts of the ve-
hicle:
● In the top of the glove compartment in ve-
hicl
es that do not have a CD reader. The load
of the compartment should not exceed
1.2 kg.
● In the centre console under the centre arm-
re
st*.
● Coat hooks in the door frames ››
› .
● Other storage compartments are found in
the r e

ar seat, to the left and the right of the
seats. WARNING
● Ple

ase make sure that any items of clothing
hanging from the coat hooks do not obstruct
your view to the rear.
● The coat hooks should only be used for
lightweight
clothing. Do not leave any heavy
or sharp objects in the pockets.
● Do not use clothes hangers to hang up the
clothin
g, as this could interfere with the func-
tion of the head-protection airbags. Socket
Fig. 148
Centre console: 12 volt socket ●
Remove the cap located on the centre con-
so l

e of the socket ››› Fig. 148.
● Insert the plug of the electrical appliance
into the po
wer socket.
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Advice
intervals, otherwise the exhaust tail pipe ma-
t eri
al could be damaged. To remove impuri-
ties, do not use rim, paint or chrome cleaners
or other abrasive products. Clean the exhaust
tail pipes with cleaning products that are
suitable for stainless steel.
SEAT Official Services carry stocks of cleaning
products that have been tested and ap-
proved for use on your vehicle.
Caring for the vehicle interior
Ra
dio display/Easy Connect* and con-
trol panel* The display can be cleaned with a soft cloth
and a pr
of

essionally available “LCD cleaner”.
Moisten the cloth with a small amount of the
cleaning fluid.
The Easy Connect control panel* should first
be cleaned with a brush so that no dirt goes
into the device or between the keys and
housing. Next, we recommend cleaning the
Easy Connect control panel* using a cloth
dampened with water and washing-up liquid. CAUTION
● To av

oid scratching the screen, do not wipe
the display with a dry cloth.
● To avoid damage, ensure that no liquid
goe
s into the Easy Connect control panel*. Plastic and leatherette parts
Plastic parts and leatherette can be cleaned
w
ith a d

amp cloth. If this is not sufficient,
plastic parts and leatherette should only be
treated with a special solvent-free plastic
cleaner.
Textile covers and trim parts Textile covers and trim parts (e.g. seats, door
trim) shou
l

d be cleaned regularly with a vac-
uum cleaner. This will remove surface dirt
which could otherwise be rubbed into the
textile material during use. Do not use steam
cleaners, as the steam could carry the dirt
deeper into the textile material.
Normal cleaning
We recommend that you use a soft sponge or
a commercially available lint-free, micro-fibre
cloth for normal cleaning. Only use brushes
on floor coverings and mats, as other textile
surfaces could become damaged.
In the case of normal surface dirt you can use
a foam cleaner. Use a sponge to spread the
foam on the textile surface and to work it into
the material lightly. However, make sure that
the textile material does not become soaking
wet. Then dab off the foam with a dry and ab-
sorbent cloth (e.g. a micro-fibre cloth) and vacuum off any residue once the surface is
c
omp

letely dry.
Cleaning stains
Treat drink stains (such as coffee or fruit
juice, etc.) with a cleaning solution for deli-
cate fabrics. This solution should be applied
with a sponge. If the stains are difficult to re-
move, a washing paste can be applied direct-
ly onto the stain and worked into the fabric.
The surface will then have to be wiped with
clear water to remove any residue left by the
paste. To do so, use a damp cloth or sponge
and then dab the stain with an absorbent
cloth.
Remove chocolate or make-up stains with a
cleaning paste (for e.g., soft soap). Then re-
move the soap with water (wet sponge).
A spirit-based cleaner can be used to remove
grease, oil, lipstick or ball point pen. Then
dab the dissolved grease or colour particles
off with an absorbent cloth or similar. You
may also have to treat the stain once more
using washing paste and water.
If the covers or textile trim panels are badly
soiled we recommend that you have them
cleaned by a professional cleaning company
with a shampoo and spray.
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Care and maintenance
Note
Open Velcro fasteners on clothes can damage
the se at
upholstery. Make sure they are
closed. Natural leather
General information
Our r
an

ge of leathers is large. The main type
used is particularly nappa in various forms,
that is, leather with a smooth surface in dif-
ferent colours.
The amount of dye used determines the ap-
pearance and properties of leather. If the
leather is left in a more natural state, it re-
tains its typical natural napped appearance
and confers excellent all-weather properties
to the seats. Fine veins, healed scars, insect
bites, wrinkles and a subtle variation in shad-
ing remain visible; these are the characteris-
tic features of genuine natural leather.
Natural napped leather does not have a pro-
tective surface coating of dye. It is therefore
somewhat more prone to damage. This
should be borne in mind if children or pets
often travel in the car, or if there are other
factors that could lead to damage.
Types of leather with a coloured surface coat-
ing are likely to be more resistant to damage.
This has a great advantage for day-to-day
use. However, this means that the typical natural characteristics of the surface are less
ap
p

arent, though this does not affect quality.
Cleaning and care
Due to the natural properties of the specially
selected hides employed, the finished leath-
er has a certain sensitivity to grease and dirt,
etc. so a degree of care is required in every-
day use and when looking after the leather.
Dark clothing (especially if damp or incorrect-
ly dyed) may stain leather upholstery on the
seats. Dust and grit in the pores and seams
can scratch and damage the surface. There-
fore leather should be cleaned at regular in-
tervals, depending on the actual amount of
use. When they have been in use for a certain
time, your car seats will acquire a typical and
unmistakable patina. This is characteristic for
leather as a natural product and is a sign of
genuine quality.
To maintain the value of natural leather you
should note the following points: CAUTION
● Av

oid exposing leather to direct sunlight
for long periods, otherwise it may tend to
lose some of its colour. If the car is left for a
prolonged period in the bright sun, it is best
to cover the leather.
● Sharp-edged objects on clothing, such as
belts,
zip fasteners, rivets or similar, can also
leave permanent scratches and rough marks
on the surface of the leather. Note
● Use a s

uitable impregnating cream with ul-
tra-violet protection at regular intervals and
after cleaning. The cream nourishes and
moisturises the leather, keeps it supple and
able to breathe. A protective film will also
form.
● Clean the leather every 2 to 3 months and
remo
ve fresh dirt as soon as possible.
● Remove stains from fresh ball-pen and oth-
er inks, lip
stick, shoe cream and similar
stains as soon as possible.
● Preserve the colour of the leather. A special
co
loured cream will renew the colour of the
leather when required and will eliminate dif-
ferences in colour. Cleaning and care of leather uphols-
t
er

y Natural leather requires an extra degree of at-
t
ention and c

are.
Normal cleaning
– Moisten a cotton or woollen cloth with wa-
ter and w

ipe over the leather surfaces.
More stubborn dirt
– More stubborn dirt can be removed using a
mil

d soap solution (pure liquid soap: two »
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety