Get Operation -> Storage compartment Guide for Cupra Formentor SUV First Generation (2020-2024)

Operation

Distributing a load

Distribute loads uniformly and secure them

correctly

Note

Storage compartment

Always read the assembly instructions that

come with the crossbars and the roof carri-

er system carefully and keep them in the

vehicle.

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Introduction

Check attachments

Use the storage compartments only for small

or light items.

Once the cross bars and roof carrier system

have been installed, check the bolted con-

nections and attachments after a short jour-

ney and subsequently with a certain fre-

quency.

WARNING

Loading the roof carrier system

Objects inside the vehicle that are not se-

cured could be thrown across the cabin in

the event of sudden braking or manoeu-

vring. This may cause severe injuries as well

as loss of control of the vehicle.

The load can only be secured if the crossbars

and the roof carrier system are properly in-

WARNING

stalled

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Never exceed the maximum authorised

Maximum authorised cargo on the roof

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Do not carry animals or sharp, hard or

load on the roof and on the axles or the ve-

hicle's maximum authorised weight.

heavy items in open storage compartments

of the vehicle, on the dashboard or on the

cover behind the rear seats, or inside

pieces of clothing or bags inside the vehi-

cle.

The maximum permissible roof load is 75 kg.

This figure comes from the combined weight

of the roof carrier, the cross bars and the

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Never exceed the load capacity of the

cross bars and the roof carrier system, even

if the maximum authorised roof load has

not been reached.

load itself on the roof

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Always check the weight of the roof carrier

system, the cross bars and the weight of the

load to be transported and weigh them if

necessary. Never exceed the maximum au-

thorised roof load.

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Keep the storage compartments closed

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Secure heavy items as far forward as pos-

at all times while the vehicle is in motion.

sible and distribute the vehicle load uni-

formly.

WARNING

Objects in the driver's footwell could diffi-

cult the use of the pedals. This may cause

loss of control of the vehicle and increases

the risk of severe injuries.

WARNING

If you are using cross bars and a roof carrier

with a lower weight rating, you will not be

able to carry the maximum authorised roof

load. In this case, do not exceed the maxi-

mum weight limit for the roof carrier which is

listed in the fitting instructions.

If the load is loose or not secured, it could

fall from the roof carrier system or cause

accidents and injuries.

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Make sure that nothing prevents you from

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Always use belts or retaining straps that

using the pedals at any time.

are suitable and in a good condition.

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Always secure the mat in the footwell.

Never place other mats or other type of

covers on the factory-fitted mat.

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Transport and practical equipment

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Ensure that no objects can fall into the

pads stuck to the windows can concentrate

sunlight and damage the vehicle.

Always keep the glove compartment

driver's footwell while the vehicle is in mo-

tion.

closed while the vehicle is in motion.

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When the vehicle is stationary, remove

the objects in the footwell.

Glove compartment

Storage compartment under

front seats

WARNING

If you leave lighters inside the vehicle, they

might be damaged or lit inadvertently. This

could lead to severe burns and damage to

the vehicle.

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Before moving a seat, make sure there

are no lighters in the moving part area of

the vehicle.

●

Before closing a storage compartment,

make sure there are no lighters in the clos-

ing area.

Fig. 124 On the front passenger side:

glove compartment.

Fig. 125 Storage compartment under the

front seats.

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Never leave a lighter inside a storage

compartment or any other surface of the

vehicle as it could ignite due to the high

temperatures on such surfaces, particularly

during the summer.

Opening and closing the glove compart-

ment

Opening: Press the tab on the drawer handle

and take the drawer out.

Opening: Pull the handle Fig. 124 and

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open the glove compartment.

Closing: Push the drawer under the seat until

it engages.

CAUTION

Closing: Press the glove compartment up-

wards.

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Depending on the equipment, under the

driver's seat there may be a magazine holder

(about the size of the instruction manual) in-

stead of the storage compartment.

Do not store heat- or cold-sensitive ob-

jects, food or medicines in the cabin. Heat

and cold could damage them or render

them useless.

WARNING

If the glove compartment is left open, the

risk of causing severe injuries in the event

of an accident, sudden braking or manoeu-

vring increases.

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Objects made from transparent materials

left inside the vehicle, such as glasses,

magnifying glasses or transparent suction

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Operation

Front drink holders

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WARNING

Never leave closed bottles in the vehicle

if the temperature inside is very high or

very low.

There are two cup holders in the centre con-

If the drawer is left open, it could prevent

use of the pedals. This may cause serious

accidents and injuries.

sole Fig. 126 .

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Drinks holder in the rear central armrest

CAUTION

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Always keep the drawer closed while the

vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, the drawer

and any objects in it could fall into the driv-

er's footwell and obstruct the pedals.

Use: Lower the centre armrest.

Do not leave open cans in the drink holders

when the vehicle is in motion. If the drink is

spilled (e.g. due to sudden braking) it may

damage the vehicle and its electrical sys-

tem.

When the drink holder is no longer in use, lift

the armrest again.

CAUTION

WARNING

The drawer can contain 1.5 kg at most.

Incorrect use of the bottle holders may

cause injuries.

Note

The inside elements of the drink holders

can be extracted for cleaning.

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Never put hot drinks in the drink holders.

In the event of sudden braking or an acci-

dent while driving, hot beverages in the

bottle holders might spill and cause burns.

Drink holder

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Other object holders

Ensure that no bottles or other objects

are dropped in the driver footwell while

driving, as they could get under the pedals

and obstruct their working.

You will find more object holders, compart-

ments and supports in other parts of the ve-

hicle:

●

Never place glasses, food or other heavy

objects drink holders. These heavy objects

may be thrown across the cabin in the

event of an accident and cause serious in-

juries.

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In the centre console.

In the upper part of the glove compart-

ment. The load of the compartment should

not exceed 1.2 kg.

Fig. 126 In the rear central armrest: drinks

holder.

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Other storage compartments are found in

WARNING

the rear seat, to the left and the right of the

seats.

Closed bottles may explode inside the vehi-

cle due to cold or heat.

The storage compartments of the driver and

passenger doors contain a bottle holder.

There are hangers on the struts of the doors

and the rear.

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