warning Seat Leon 5D 2007 Owners Manual

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130Front seatsAdjustment of the front seatsThe control elements in ⇒fig. 91 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. 91 Front left seat
controls
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132Folding up the seat back– Fold the backrest back and push the backrest firmly into the lock.
The red marking should no longer be visible ⇒fig. 94 .
WARNING
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Please be careful when raising the backrest! Injuries can be caused if
the backrest is tilted without due care and attention.
Stowage compartmentsStowage compartment on the front passenger sideThe compartment can be opened by pulling the lever ⇒fig. 95 .
WARNING
Always keep the stowage compartment co ver 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.The centre console with drinks holder
The centre console has a drinks holder.
Fig. 94 Folding up the
rear seat back
Fig. 95 Passenger side:
stowage compartment
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Stowage compartment under the left hand side front seat*
There is a stowage locker with a cover under the front left
hand side seat.The locker* ⇒fig. 96 is opened by pulling on the cover.
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
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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. 97 .
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.
Fig. 96 Stowage area
under the front seats
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Fig. 97 Folding table of
front left seat
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CautionWhen driving, do not leave open cans in the cup holders. The drink might be
spilt on braking, for example, and could damage the vehicle.Stowage compartment with the CD charger*
The CD* loader is located under the front left hand seatTo access the loader
– Open the external cover by operating the button on this cover.
– Pull the sliding internal cover to the right.
– Press the “EJECT” button.
– To close the compartment, reverse the procedure.
WARNING
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Do not close the external cover with the loader cover open.
Other stowage areasOther stowage areas can be found:•
in the centre console,
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in the side trims of the luggage compartment,
The hooks for hanging are found on the pillar between the front and rear side
windows.
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 cornerin g) 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 mu st not restrict the driver's view.
Risk of accident. The coat hooks are in tended 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 braking manoeuvres or accidents, espe-
cially those involving airbag deployment, these objects could injure the
vehicle occupants.
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Front drinks holdersOn the centre console, in front of the gear lever, there are two drink holders
⇒fig. 98 .
WARNING
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Never place hot drinks in the bottle holder. 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.
Ashtrays*, cigarette lighter* and electrical
socketsAshtray* Opening and closing the ashtray
– To open the ashtray, lift the cover ⇒fig. 99 .
– 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.
Fig. 98 Front drinks
holder
Fig. 99 Ashtray located
in the front drinks holder
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136Cigarette lighter* – Press on the cigarette lighter ⇒fig. 100 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 lighter only works when the ignition is turned on or the engine is
running. To avoid the risk of fire, never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
Electrical sockets
Electrical equipment can be connected to any of the 12 volt
sockets.Electrical accessories may be connected to the 12 volt socket in the front
centre console ⇒fig. 101 of the passenger compartment and that of the
boot* The appliances connected to each socket must not exceed a power
rating of 120 Watt.
WARNING
The current 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 unsupervised in the vehicle.
Fig. 100 The cigarette
lighter is located in the
electric socket on the
front of the centre console
Fig. 101 Socket, centre
console, front
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138USB* Connection
Under the passenger seat there is a USB port.For information concerning the use of this equipment, please see the Radio
handbook.
First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire
extinguisherWarning triangleThe emergency warning triangle can be fitted in the side lining of the boot.
Note
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The warning triangle is not part of the vehicle's standard equipment.
First-aid kit and fire extinguisherThe first-aid kit* can be housed in a stow age box in the left side lining of the
luggage compartment.
Fig. 104 USB connec-
tion* under passenger
seat
Fig. 105 Housing for the
emergency warning
triangle in the boot
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The fire extinguisher* is attached to the luggage compartment carpet by
velcro.
Note
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The first-aid kit and the fire extinguisher are
not part of the vehicle's
standard equipment.
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The first aid kit must comply with legal requirements.
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Observe the expiry date of the contents of the first aid kit. You should
purchase a new first-aid kit as soon as possible after the shelf-life date of the
first-aid kit has expired.
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The fire extinguisher must comply with legal requirements.
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Ensure that the fire extinguisher is fu lly functional. The fire extinguisher
should, therefore, be checked regularly. The sticker on the fire extinguisher
will inform you of the next date for checking.
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Before acquiring accessories and emergency equipment see the instruc-
tions on ⇒page 199.
Luggage compartmentStowing luggage
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
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Loose luggage and other loose items in the vehicle can cause serious
injuries.
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Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly move and
change the way the vehicle handles.
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During sudden manoeuvres or ac cidents, loose objects in the
passenger compartment can be flung forward, injuring vehicle occupants.
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Always store objects in the luggage compartment and secure with suit-
able straps. This is especially important for heavy objects.
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When you transport heavy objects, always keep in mind that a change
in the centre of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle handling.
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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 r ear side windows must not be covered as
this would prevent stale air being extracted from the vehicle.
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140Luggage compartment coverRemoving the cover
– Disengage the loops ⇒fig. 106 from the retaining pins .
– Extract the cover from its slot, in its rest position and pull outwards.
WARNING
Do not place heavy or hard objects on the luggage compartment cover, this
will endanger the vehicle occupants in case of sudden braking.
Caution
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Before closing the tailgate, ensure th at the stowage compartment tray is
correctly fitted.
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An overloaded boot could mean that the rear stowage tray is not correctly
seated and it may be bent or damaged.
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If the boot is overloaded, remove the tray.Note
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Ensure that, when placing items of clothing on the luggage compartment
cover, rear visibility is not reduced.
Roof carrier*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 installa-
tion manual. Not following these instr uctions may lead to paintwork damage
or marks on the bodywork.
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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.
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Distribute the load evenly. A maximum load of 40 kg only is permitted for
each roof carrier system support bar, the load must be distributed evenly over
the entire length. However, the maxi mum 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 chapter on “Technical Data”.
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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
Fig. 106 Luggage
compartment cover
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With low temperatures outside, the air recirculation increases the effective-
ness of the heating system by heating the air inside the passenger compart-
ment rather than the air from outside.
Air distribution
Control for setting the flow of air in the required direction.
 – Air distribution towards the windsc
reen. Air recirculation is, for safety
reasons, not possible in this position. – Air distribution to the upper body. – Air distribution to footwell – Air distribution to the windscreen and the foot well.
Blower
The air flow can be set at four speeds with the control . The air flow should
always be set at the lowest speed when driving slowly.
WARNING
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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 heat ing and ventilation system, including
the anti-fog/defrost functions for the windscreens.
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In air recirculation mode, no ambient air enters the vehicle interior. The
windows can quickly fog over if the heating is switched off. Therefore, you
should never leave the air recirculat ion mode switched on for longer
periods, as this increases the risk of an accident.Note
Please observe the general notes ⇒page 151.
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