warning Seat Ateca XL 2006 Owners Manual

Seats and stowage
130Front seatsAdjustment of the front seatsThe control elements in ⇒fig. 93 are mirrored for the front right-
hand seat.
Adjusting the seat forwards and backwards
– Pull up the grip and move th e seat forwards or backwards.
– Then release the grip and move the seat further until the catch engages.
Adjusting the seat height*
– Pull the lever up or push down (s everal times if necessary) from
its home position. This adjusts the seat height in stages. Adjusting the backrest angle
– Take your weight off the backrest and turn the hand wheel.
Adjusting the lumbar support*
– Take your weight off the backrest and turn the hand wheel to adjust the lumbar support.
The backrest curvature of the cushioned area is determined by the settings
made in the lumbar region. This supports the natural curvature of the spine
very effectively.
WARNING
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Never adjust the driver or front passenger seat while the vehicle is in
motion. While adjusting your seat, you will assume an incorrect sitting
position. Risk of fatal accidents. Adju st the driver or front passenger seat
only when the vehicle is stationary.
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To reduce the risk of injury to th e driver and front passenger during
sudden braking manoeuvres or an acci dent, never drive with the backrest
tilted far to the rear. The maximum protection of the seat belt can be
achieved only when the backrests are in an upright position and the driver
and front passenger have properly adjusted their seat belts. The further
the backrests are tilted to the rear, the greater the risk of injury due to
improper positioning of the belt web!
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Exercise caution when adjusting the seat height or forwards/back-
wards position. Injuries can be caused if the backrest is tilted without due
care and attention.
Fig. 93 Front left seat
controls
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The seats may be moved forwards or backwards independently. The
movement can be 1/3 or 2/3 of the seat. There are various possible
positions.
Adjusting reach
– In the seated position, unlock the lever in the direction of the arrow ⇒page 131, fig. 95 .
– Move the seat cushion forwards or backwards to the desired position.
Backrest angle adjustment
– Hold the backrest at the top. Pull the loop on the side of the seat
⇒ page 131, fig. 96 in the direction of the arrow and hold the
loop in this position. Push the backrest to the required position
and release the loop.
WARNING
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Adjust the seat only when the vehicle is stationary. Otherwise your seat
could move unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving. This could increase
the risk of an accident and therefore injury.
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Do not push the seatbacks down until the seat is moved, this is to avoid
damage to the centre console.
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Ensure that the seat, once mo ved, is fixed in position.Note
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In order to maintain the maximum luggage compartment space, put the
seatbacks in position normal, without moving.
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In order to maintain the maximum space without putting the seatbacks
down, move the seats forward to the desired position.
Folding the seat backrests down – Pull the loop on the side of the seat ⇒ fig. 97 .In this position the back rest is locked. This is the reason why the loop located
on the side of the seat must be pulled in the direction of the arrow to open the
backrest.
WARNING
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You should check that the backrest has engaged properly in position
after the loop is released.
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The locking system loops on the seats may not, for reasons of safety, be
used to secure any items.
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Fig. 97 Folding or
opening the rear seat
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Folding the rear seat backrests down– Pull the loop on the side of the seat ⇒fig. 98 in the direction
of the arrow and lift the seat backrest into position.
WARNING
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You should check that the backrest has engaged properly in position
after the loop is released.
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The locking system loops on the seats may not, for reasons of safety, be
used to secure any items.
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After locking the seat backrest into position ensure that the seat belts
protrude from the seat.
Stowage compartmentsStowage compartment on the front passenger sideThe compartment can be opened by pulling the lever ⇒fig. 99 .
WARNING
Always keep the stowage compartment cover closed while the vehicle is in
motion to reduce the risk of injury during a sudden braking manoeuvre or
in the event of an accident.
Fig. 98 Folding or
opening the front seat
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Fig. 99 Passenger side:
Stowage compartment
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134Centre arm rest at front with stowage area
There is a stowage area in the armrest.– To open the stowage area, lift the armrest up in the direction of
the arrow ⇒fig. 100 and then lift the cover.
– To access the CD loader* or the lower stowage area, pull on the armrest cover without pressing on the button.
– To close the stowage area, push the armrest down.
WARNING
Always keep the stowage area closed while the vehicle is in motion to
reduce the risk of injury from the armrest during a sudden braking
manoeuvre or in the event of an accident.
Note
The CD changer is located in this compartment.Stowage areas under the front seats
There is a stowage locker with a cover under each front seat.The drawer* ⇒fig. 101 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.
Fig. 100 Front armrest
with stowage area
Fig. 101 Stowage area
under the front seats
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WARNING
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The drawers will hold a maximum weight of 1.5 kg.
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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 table*
Folding tables are fitted to the rear of the front seat backrests.– To open the table, open it up in the direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 102 .
WARNING
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The folding tables may not be folded down whilst the vehicle is in
motion and anyone is seated on the second row of seats. There is a risk on
injury during a sudden braking manoeuvre! The table must therefore be
closed and properly secured whilst the vehicle is in motion.
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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.Caution
When driving, do not leave open cans in the cup holders. The drink might be
spilt on braking, for example, and could damage the vehicle.
Fig. 102 Folding table on
left front seat
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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.
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Do not exceed the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle
⇒ page 268.
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 into 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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138Drinks holders at the frontIn the centre console, in front of the gear lever, there are two drink holders
⇒ fig. 106 .
WARNING
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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.
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Never use rigid materials (for example, glass or ceramic), these could
cause injury in the case of an accident.
Rear drink holder* / Armrest*
Fig. 106 Front drink
holder
Fig. 107 Opening the
rear drink holdersFig. 108 Rear
armrest/drink holder
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Opening and closing the armrest* / drink holder*
– To open, pull the loop in the direction of the arrow ⇒page 138,
fig. 107 .
– To close, lift the Drink holder* / armrest* in the direction of the
arrow ⇒page 138, fig. 108 .
WARNING
Ensure that the load in the luggage compartment is correctly secured with
the retainer net when travelling with the armrest down ⇒page 137.Multi-purpose* mobile stowage compartment - Fitting and removal
This stowage compartment may only be placed in the central
area of the rear seat
Fitting mobile stowage compartment
– Fold down the small section of the rear seat back rest, in order to
access the large section of the back rest.
– Fit the mobile stowage compartment mounting plate ⇒fig. 110 from the inside of the vehicle, through the rear
section of the seat. It should be fitted between the back rest and
the seat, in the central seat area.
– Push the plate until it clips the cushion frame. The rings of the mobile stowage compartment mounting plate appear at the front
of the seat.
– If it is difficult to make the plate clip, tilt the rear back rest of the large section forwards slightly and then lean the back rest back-
wards to make the fitting of the mobile stowage compartment
onto the mounting plate easier.
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Fig. 109 Mobile stowage
compartment Installation
Fig. 110 Mobile stowage
compartment mounting
plate
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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.
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The drink 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 drinkholde r 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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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
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Improper use of the cigarette lighter can lead to serious injuries or start
a fire.
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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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