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Make sure all luggage is secured

Always reduce your speed as appropriate for

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road, trac and weather conditions.

››› page 226.

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When travelling long distances, take breaks

Make sure that no objects can interfere with

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Safety ﬁrst!

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regularly - at least every two hours.

the pedals.

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If possible, avoid driving when you are tired or

Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors

stressed.

properly according to your size.

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Ensure that the passengers in the rear seats

always have the head restraints in the in-use

WARNING

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This manual contains important informa-

position ››› page 83.

Driving under the inﬂuence of alcohol, drugs,

medication or narcotics may result in severe

accidents and even loss of life.

tion about the operation of the vehicle, both

for the driver and the passengers. The other

sections of the on-board documentation also

contain further information that you should

be aware of for your own safety and for the

safety of your passengers.

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Instruct passengers to adjust the head re-

straints according to their height.

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Protect children with appropriate child seats

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Alcohol, drugs, medication and narcotics

and properly applied seat belts ››› page 51.

may signiﬁcantly alter perception, aꢀect re-

action times and safety while driving, which

could result in the loss of control of the vehi-

cle.

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Assume the correct sitting position. Instruct

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Ensure that the on-board documentation is

your passengers also to assume a proper sit-

kept in the vehicle at all times. This is espe-

cially important when lending or selling the

vehicle to another person.

ting position ››› page 37.

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Fasten your seat belt securely. Instruct your

passengers also to fasten their seat belts prop-

Safety equipment

erly ››› page 39.

Never put your safety or the safety of your pas-

sengers in danger. In the event of an accident,

the safety equipment may reduce the risk of

injury. The following points cover part of the

Before driving

Factors inﬂuencing safety

For your own safety and the safety of your

passengers, always note the following points

before every trip:

As a driver, you are responsible for yourself and

your passengers.

safety equipment in your SEAT¹⁾:

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Optimised seat belts for all seats.

Make sure that the vehicle's lights and turn

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Always pay attention to trac and do not get

signals are working properly.

Seat belt tensioners on the driver, front pas-

distracted by passengers or telephone calls.

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senger and rear side seats.

Check tyre pressure.

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Never drive when your driving ability is im-

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Seat belt force limiters on the driver, front

Ensure that all windows provide a clear and

paired (e.g. by medication, alcohol, drugs).

passenger and rear side seats.

good view of the surroundings.

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Observe trac laws and speed limits.

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Depending on the version/market.

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Correct sitting posiStiaofneotyf vehicle occupants

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Red warning lamp and, if applicable, seat

belt status indication.

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Front airbags for driver and passenger.

Side airbags for driver and passenger.

Head airbags on both sides of the vehicle.

Correct sitting position of

vehicle occupants

Yellow airbag control lamp

.

Correct position on the seat

Yellow warning lamp

on

the centre console.

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Yellow warning lamp

Fig. 18 Correct belt web and headrest

the centre console.

positions

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Control units and sensors.

Optimised and height-adjustable headrests.

Adjustable steering column.

The correct sitting positions for the driver and

passengers are shown below.

ISOFIX/i-Size anchor points for child seats.

Child seat top tether attachment points.

If your physical constitution prevents you from

maintaining the correct sitting position, contact

a specialised workshop for help with any spe-

cial devices. The seat belt and airbag can only

provide optimum protection if a correct sitting

position is adopted. SEAT recommends taking

your car in for technical service.

The safety equipment mentioned above works

together to provide you and your passengers

with the best possible protection in the event

of an accident. However, these safety systems

can only be eective if you and your passen-

gers are sitting in a correct position and use this

equipment properly.

Fig. 17 The correct distance between the

driver and the steering wheel must be at least

25 cm (10 inches).

For your own safety and to reduce the risk of

injury in the event of an accident or sudden

braking or manoeuvre, SEAT recommend the

following positions:

Valid for all vehicle occupants:

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Adjust the headrest so that its upper edge is

at the same level as the top of your head, or as

close as possible to the same level as the top of

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your head and under no circumstances below

eye level. Keep the back of your neck as close

as possible to the headrest ››› Fig. 18.

Adjust the height of the seat so that you can

WARNING

reach the top of the steering wheel.

Sitting in an incorrect position may increase

the risk of severe or lethal injuries in the

event of sudden braking or manoeuvring, in

case of collision or accident and if the air-

bags deploy.

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Always keep both feet in the footwell so that

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you have the vehicle under control at all times.

Short people must fully lower the headrest

completely, even if your head is below its upper

edge.

For the passenger, the following applies:

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Tall people must fully raise the headrest.

Always keep your feet in the footwell while

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Move the seat backrest to an almost upright

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Before starting the car, all passengers

position so that your back rests completely

against it.

must be sitting in a correct position and stay

like that for the entire journey. This also ap-

plies to a correct use of the seat belt.

the vehicle is in motion.

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Move the seat as far back as possible (mini-

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Adjust and fasten your seat belt correctly

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The maximum amount of people in the ve-

mum 25 cm between the chest and the instru-

ment panel check translation). If you are sitting

closer than 25 cm, the airbag system cannot

protect you properly.

››› page 39.

hicle is the same as the amount of seats with

seat belts.

The following also applies to the driver:

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For children, always use a protection sys-

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Move the seat backrest to an almost upright

tem that is approved and suited for their

position so that your back rests completely

against it.

weight and height ››› page 51.

Number of seats

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While driving, always keep your feet in the

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Adjust the steering wheel so that it is at a

The vehicle has 5 seats, 2 in the front and 3 in

the rear. All seats are equipped with a safety

belt.

footwell. Never place them over the seat or

the dash panel, for example, or outside the

window. Otherwise the airbag and seat belt

may oꢀer insucient protection and also in-

crease the risk of injury in the event of an

accident.

distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches) from the

sternum ››› Fig. 17 and can hold it with both

hands on the sides, on the outside, with the

arms slightly ﬂexed.

Check the ocial documentation for the num-

ber of occupants approved for your vehicle.

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The steering wheel must always point to-

wards the chest and never towards the face.

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Adjust the seat lengthwise so that you can

Risks of sitting in an incorrect posi-

tion

fully step on the pedals with your knees slightly

bent and there is a distance between the knee

area and the instrument panel of at least 10 cm

(4 inches) ››› Fig. 18.

If seat belts are worn incorrectly or not at all,

the risk of severe or lethal injuries increases.

Seat belts can provide optimal protection only

if the belt web is properly worn. Incorrect sitting

positions substantially reduce the protective

function of seat belts and, therefore, increase

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the risk of severe or even lethal injuries. The risk

of severe or fatal injuries is especially height-

ened when a deploying airbag strikes a vehicle

occupant who has assumed an incorrect sitting

position. The driver is responsible for all people,

particularly children, inside the vehicle.

Properly worn seat belts hold the occupants

in the proper position. They also help prevent

uncontrolled movements that may result in seri-

ous injury and reduce the risk of being thrown

out of the vehicle in case of an accident.

WARNING

Sitting in an incorrect position increases the

risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event

of accidents and sudden braking or manoeu-

vres.

Vehicle occupants wearing their seat belts cor-

rectly beneﬁt greatly from the ability of the

belts to absorb kinetic energy. In addition, the

front part of your vehicle and other passive

safety features (such as the airbag system) are

designed to absorb the kinetic energy released

in a collision. Taken together, all these features

reduce the releasing kinetic energy and conse-

quently, the risk of injury. This is why it is so

important to fasten seat belts before every trip,

even when "just driving around the corner".

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All occupants must sit correctly during the

The following list contains examples of incor-

rect sitting positions that could be dangerous

for all vehicle occupants.

journey and wear the seat belt correctly.

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Occupants of the vehicle that are not sit-

ting correctly, not wearing the seat belt or

are not at a proper distance of the airbag risk

suꢀering very serious or lethal injuries, espe-

cially if the airbags deploy and strike them.

When the vehicle is in motion:

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Never stand in the vehicle.

Never stand on the seats.

Never kneel on the seats.

Seat belts

Never tilt your seat backrest too far to the

Ensure that your passengers wear their seat

belts as well. Accident statistics have shown

that wearing seat belts is an eective means of

substantially reducing the risk of injury and im-

proving the chances of survival when involved

in a serious accident. Furthermore, properly

worn seat belts improve the protection provi-

ded by airbags in the event of an accident. For

this reason, wearing a seat belt is required by

law in most countries.

rear.

Introduction

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Never lean against the instrument panel.

Never lie on the rear seats.

Never sit on the front edge of a seat.

Never sit sideways.

Never lean out of a window.

Never put your feet out of a window.

Never put your feet on the instrument panel.

Never place your feet on the bench or on the

Although your vehicle is equipped with airbags,

the seat belts must be fastened and worn. The

front airbags, for example, are only triggered in

some cases of head-on collision. The front air-

bags will not be triggered during minor frontal

or side collisions, rear-end collisions, overturns

or accidents in which the airbag trigger thresh-

old value in the control unit is not exceeded.

backrest of the seat.

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Never travel in a footwell.

Fig. 19 Drivers with properly worn seat belts

will not be thrown forward in the event of

sudden braking.

Never sit on the armrests.

Never travel without wearing the seat belt.

Never travel in the luggage compartment.

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Fasten your seat belt securely.

Important safety instructions for the use of

seat belts

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Never use seat belt clips, fastening rings or

similar items to alter the position of the belt

Instruct your passengers to fasten their seat

webbing.

belts properly before driving o.

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Always wear the seat belt as described in this

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Frayed or torn seat belts or damage to

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Protect children by using a child seat ac-

section.

the connections, belt retractors or parts of

the buckle could cause severe injuries in the

event of an accident. Therefore, you must

check the condition of all seat belts at regu-

lar intervals.

cording to the child's height and weight

››› page 51.

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Ensure that the seat belts can be fastened at

all times and are not damaged.

When starting to drive, if the vehicle's speed

exceeds approx. 25 km/h (15 mph) and the seat

belts are not fastened or are unfastened while

driving, a warning sound will be heard for a few

seconds. In addition, the warning lamp on the

instrument cluster display ﬂashes.

WARNING

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If seat belts are worn incorrectly or not at

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Seat belts which have been worn in an ac-

all, the risk of severe injuries increases. The

optimal protection from seat belts can be

achieved only if you use them properly.

cident and have been stretched must be re-

placed by a specialised workshop. Renewal

may be necessary even if there is no ap-

parent damage. The belt anchorage should

also be checked.

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Never allow two passengers (even chil-

The lamp goes out when the driver and pas-

senger seat belts are fastened with the ignition

switched on.

dren) to share the same seat belt.

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Never unbuckle a seat belt while the vehi-

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Do not attempt to repair a damaged seat

cle is in motion. Risk of fatal injury.

belt yourself. The seat belts must not be re-

Rear seat belts fastened display

moved or modiﬁed in any way.

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The seat belt should never lie on hard or

fragile objects (such as glasses or pens, etc.)

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The belts must be kept clean, otherwise

because this can cause injuries.

the retractors may not work properly.

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Do not allow the seat belt to be damaged

or jammed, or to rub on any sharp edges.

Seat belt buckled indication

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Never wear the seat belt under the arm or

in any other incorrect position.

It lights up red

The driver or passenger has not fastened

the seat belt.

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Bulky and unfastened clothing (such as an

overcoat over a sweater) impairs the proper

ﬁt and function of the seat belts, reducing

their capacity to protect.

The control lamp lights up to remind the

driver to fasten their seat belt.

Fig. 20 Instrument cluster: indication of the

status of the rear seat seat belts.

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The slot in the seat belt buckle must not be

Before starting the vehicle:

blocked with paper or other objects, as this

can prevent the latch plate from engaging

securely.

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Depending on the version of the model, when

the ignition is switched on, the status display of

the belts ››› Fig. 20 informs the driver on the in-

strument panel display whether the occupants

of the rear seats have their seat belts fastened.

The eects of the laws of physics in the case of

a head-on collision are easy to explain: the mo-

ment a vehicle starts moving, a type of energy

called “kinetic energy” starts acting on both the

vehicle and its passengers.

Head-on collisions and the laws of

physics

The amount of “kinetic energy” depends on the

speed of the vehicle and on the weight of the

vehicle and of its passengers. The higher they

are, the more energy there is to be “absorbed”

in the event of an accident.

Depending on the seat occupancy and the sta-

tus of the seat belts, the following symbols light

up in dierent colours:

The white symbol indicates that the cor-

responding seat is empty.

The most signiﬁcant factor, however, is the

speed of the vehicle. If the speed doubles from

25 km/h (15 mph) to 50 km/h (30 mph), for

example, the corresponding kinetic energy is

multiplied by four.

A green symbol indicates that the seat is

occupied and the occupant is wearing the

seat belt.

Fig. 21 A driver not wearing a seat belt may be

thrown forward violently.

A red symbol indicates that the seat is oc-

cupied and the occupant is not wearing

the seat belt.

Given that the passengers of the vehicle in our

example do not have their seat belts fastened,

in the event of a collision the entire amount of

the passengers' kinetic energy will be only ab-

sorbed by the mentioned impact.

If a rear seat occupant unfastens his/her seat

belt while driving, the symbol lights up per-

manently in red for that seat. In addition, the

red warning light ﬂashes on the instrument

cluster screen. If you drive faster than approx.

25 km/h (15 mph), an audio signal sounds for a

few seconds.

Even at speeds of 30 km/h (19 mph) to 50 km/h

(30 mph), the forces acting on bodies in a colli-

sion can easily exceed one tonne (1000 kg). At

greater speed these forces are even higher.

Vehicle occupants not wearing seat belts are

not “attached” to the vehicle. In a head-on col-

lision, they will move forward at the same speed

their vehicle was travelling just before the im-

pact. This example applies not only to head-on

collisions, but to all accidents and collisions.

If a seat belt is fastened or unfastened while

driving in any of the rear seats, the seat belt

status is displayed for approximately 30 sec-

onds.

Fig. 22 Any rear seat occupants not wearing

a seat belt may be thrown forward violently,

hitting the driver who is wearing the seat belt.

Even at low speeds the forces acting on the

body in a collision are so great that it is not pos-

sible to brace oneself with one's hands. In the

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event of a head-on collision, vehicle occupants

not wearing a seat belt will be thrown uncon-

trollably forward and will collide, for example,

against the steering wheel, instrument panel or

windscreen ››› Fig. 21.

Releasing the seat belt

Only unfasten the seat belt when the vehicle

has come to a standstill ›››

.

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Press the red button on the buckle ››› Fig. 24.

The latch plate is released from the buckle.

It is also important for rear passengers to wear

seat belts properly, as they could otherwise be

thrown forward violently through the vehicle in-

terior in an accident. If a rear seat occupant

is not wearing a seat belt, they are not only en-

dangering themselves but also the occupants

of the front seats ››› Fig. 22.

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Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up

easily and the trim will not be damaged.

WARNING

Fig. 24 Release the seat belt's latch plate.

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The seat belt cannot oꢀer its full protec-

tion unless the seat backrest is in an upright

position and the seat belt is worn correctly,

according to your size.

Properly worn seat belts hold the vehicle occu-

pants in the position that most protects them

in the event of an accident or sudden braking

Fastening and unfastening the seat

belt

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Unbuckling your seat belt while the vehicle

›››

.

is in motion can cause severe or fatal injuries

in the event of an accident or sudden brak-

ing.

Fastening the seat belt

Fasten your seat belt before each trip.

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The seat belt itself, or a loose seat belt,

can cause severe injuries if the belt moves

from hard areas of the body to soft areas

(e.g. the stomach).

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Adjust the front seat and head restraint cor-

rectly ››› page 37.

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Engage the seat backrest of the rear seat in

an upright position ›››

.

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Pull the latch plate and place the belt web-

bing evenly across your chest and lap. Do not

twist the seat belt when doing so ›››

.

Fig. 23 Insert the latch plate of the seat belt

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into the buckle.

Insert the buckle plate in the buckle of the

correct seat ››› Fig. 23.

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Pull the belt to ensure that the latch plate is

securely engaged in the buckle.

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will hold the vehicle occupants in the optimum

position to ensure the airbag provides the max-

imum protection. The seat belt must therefore

always be worn and the webbing correctly

positioned.

Correct position of the seat belt

WARNING

An incorrectly worn seat belt web can cause

severe or fatal injuries in the event of an acci-

dent.

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The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie

Incorrectly worn seat belts can cause severe or

even fatal injuries ››› page 37, Correct sitting

position of vehicle occupants.

on the centre of the shoulder, never across

the neck or the arm.

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The seat belt must lie ﬂat and ﬁt comforta-

●

The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie

bly on the torso

on the centre of the shoulder, never across the

neck or the arm, under the arm or behind the

shoulder.

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The lap part of the seat belt must lie across

the pelvis, never across the stomach. The

seat belt must lie ﬂat and ﬁt comfortably on

the pelvis Pull the belt tight if necessary to

take up any slack.

Fig. 25 Correct seat belt and headrest

positions, viewed from front and the side.

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The lap part of the seat belt must lie across

the pelvis, never across the stomach.

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The seat belt must lie ﬂat and ﬁt comfortably.

●

In the case of pregnant women, the ab-

Pull the belt tight if necessary to take up any

slack.

dominal strap of the seat belt should pass

as low as possible across the pelvic area,

resting ﬂat and “surrounding” the abdomen

››› Fig. 26.

In the case of pregnant women, the seat belt

should pass uniformly over the chest and as

low as possible through the pelvic area with the

strap ﬂat so it does not press down on the ab-

domen; in addition, it must be used throughout

the entire pregnancy ››› Fig. 26.

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Do not twist the seat belt while it is fas-

tened.

●

Once the seat belt is positioned correctly,

don't pull it away from your body with your

hand.

Adapting the position of the belt webbing to

your size

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Do not lie the seat belt across rigid or frag-

ile objects, e.g. glasses, pens or keys.

Fig. 26 Position of seat belt during pregnancy.

The position of the seat belt can be adapted by

adjusting the height of the front seats.

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Never use seat belt clips, retaining rings or

similar instruments to alter the position of the

Seat belts oer their maximum protection in

the event of an accident and reduce the risk

of sustaining severe or fatal injuries only when

they are properly positioned. Furthermore, if the

webbing is correctly positioned, the seat belt

belt webbing.

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Seat belt tensioner

Note

The seat belts on the front seats and, depend-

ing on the equipment, side rear seats are ﬁtted

with tensioners.

If your physical constitution prevents you

from maintaining the correct position of the

belt webbing, contact a specialised work-

shop for help with any special devices to en-

sure the optimum protection of the seat belt

and airbag. SEAT recommends taking your

car in for technical service.

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After certain driving situations, the reversi-

ble belt tensioners may be left permanently

tensioned¹⁾. In this case, to loosen the belt, it

must be removed manually while the vehicle

is stationary and then replaced correctly.

The tensioners are activated by sensors in the

event of severe head-on, side and rear colli-

sions, and tension the seat belts in a direction

opposite their extension.

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The relevant safety requirements must be

observed if the vehicle or any components of

the system are to be scrapped. Specialised

workshops are aware of these requirements.

If the seat belt is slack, the tensioner tightens

it. This cushions the movement of occupants

forwards towards the impact.

Automatic retractor, tensioner and

belt force limiter

The belt pre-tensioners work in combination

with the airbag system. In case of overturn, the

pre-tensioners do not activate unless the head

airbags are deployed.

Maintenance and disposal of seat

belt tensioners

Vehicle seat belts are part of the vehicle’s

safety system ››› page 37. This system has the

following important functions:

The belt tensioners are components of the seat

belts that are installed in the seats of your

vehicle. If you work on the belt tensioners 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.

When activated, a ﬁne powder may be re-

leased. This is completely normal and it is not

an indication of ﬁre in the vehicle.

Automatic belt retractor

The seat belt shoulder straps on the driver's

and front passenger seats, as well as those on

the rear side seats (and, depending on equip-

ment, also the seat belt of the central rear

seat) are ﬁtted with automatic retractors. This

device ensures complete freedom of movement

when the shoulder strap is pulled gently or

during normal driving. However, during sudden

braking, when driving in the mountains, around

bends and when accelerating, the retractor

locks the seat belt if it extends rapidly.

Belt force limiter

Depending on the equipment and the country

in question, in the event of an accident, the seat

belt force limiter reduces the force the seat belt

exerts on the body.

So that the eectiveness of the seat belt ten-

sioner is not reduced and that removed parts

do not cause any injuries or environmental pol-

lution, regulations, which are known to the spe-

cialised workshops, must be observed.

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Only if ﬁtted with the PreCrash System.

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The airbag system is not a substitute for seat

belts, but it is an integral part of the vehicle's

overall passive safety system. Please bear in

mind that the airbag system can only work ef-

fectively when the vehicle occupants are wear-

ing their seat belts correctly and have adjus-

ted the head restraints properly. Therefore, it is

most important to properly wear the seat belts

at all times, not only because this is required by

law in most countries, but also for your safety

››› page 39, Seat belts.

by the control unit. If the vehicle deceleration

occurring during the collision and measured by

the control unit remains below the speciﬁed

reference values, the front, side and/or curtain

airbags will not be triggered. Take into account

that the visible damage in a vehicle involved

in an accident, no matter how serious, is not a

determining factor for the airbags to have been

activated.

WARNING

Improper handling and home repairs to seat

belts, automatic retractors and belt tension-

ers may increase the risk of serious or fa-

tal injuries. The tensioners may not activate,

even though they should, or they may acti-

vate unexpectedly.

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Never repair, adjust, or disassemble and

reassemble seat belt components or ten-

sioners. Always have this work carried out by

a specialist workshop.

WARNING

The airbag inﬂates in a matter of seconds, so if

you are not properly seated when the airbag is

triggered, you may sustain fatal injuries. There-

fore, it is essential that all vehicle occupants as-

sume a correct sitting position while travelling.

Wearing the seat belt incorrectly or assum-

ing an incorrect sitting position can lead to

critical or fatal injuries

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Seat belts, tensioners and their automatic

retractors cannot be repaired and have to be

replaced.

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All vehicle occupants, including children,

who are not properly belted can sustain criti-

cal or fatal injuries if the airbag is triggered.

Children up to 12 years old should always

travel on the rear seat. Never transport chil-

dren in the vehicle if they are not restrained

or the restraint system is not appropriate for

their age, size or weight.

For the sake of the environment

Sharp braking before an accident may cause a

passenger not wearing a seat belt to be thrown

forward into the area of the deploying airbag.

In this case, the inﬂating airbag may inﬂict criti-

cal or fatal injuries on the occupant. This also

applies to children.

Airbag modules and belt tensioners may

contain perchlorate.

Observe the legal requirements for their dis-

posal.

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To reduce the risk of injury from an inﬂating

Always maintain the greatest possible distance

between yourself and the front airbag. This

way, the front airbags can completely deploy

when triggered, providing their maximum pro-

tection.

airbag, always wear the seat belt properly

Airbag system

››› page 39.

Why is it so important to wear a seat

belt and to sit correctly?

Description of the airbag system

The most important factors for triggering the

airbag are the type of accident, the angle of

impact and the vehicle speed.

For the inﬂating airbags to achieve the best

protection, the seat belt must always be worn

properly and the correct sitting position must

be assumed.

The airbag system oers additional protection

for the occupants in combination with the seat

belts.

Whether or not the airbags are activated de-

pends primarily on the vehicle deceleration

rate resulting from the collision and detected

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In special accidents instances, several airbags

may activate at the same time.

The airbag system comprises the following

modules (as per vehicle equipment):

The airbag system is not triggered if:

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the ignition is switched o

In the event of minor head-on and side colli-

sions, rear-end collisions, overturning or rollover

of the vehicle, airbags do not activate.

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Electronic control unit

there is a minor frontal collision

there is a minor side collision

there is a rear-end collision

Front airbags for driver and passenger

Side airbags

Activation factors

Head airbag

in the event of the vehicle overturning if the

dynamic characteristics measured by the con-

Airbag control lamp on the instrument

The conditions that lead to the airbag system

activating in each situation cannot be general-

ised. Some factors play an important role, such

as the properties of the object the vehicle hits

(hard/soft), angle of impact, vehicle speed, etc.

trol unit are too low,

panel ››› page 47

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the impact speed is lower than the reference

●

Key-operated switch for front passenger air-

value programmed in the control unit.

bag

●

Control lamp for disabled/enabled status of

Deceleration trajectory is key for airbag activa-

tion.

WARNING

the front passenger airbag.

The airbag system operation is monitored elec-

tronically. The airbag control lamp will illumi-

nate for a few seconds every time the ignition is

switched on (self-diagnosis).

●

The seat belts and airbags can only pro-

The control unit analyses the collision trajec-

tory and activates the respective restraint sys-

tem.

vide maximum protection if the occupants

are seated correctly ››› page 37.

●

If a fault has occurred in the airbag sys-

If the deceleration rate is below the predeﬁned

reference value in the control unit the airbags

will not be triggered, even though the accident

may cause extensive damage to the car.

tem, have the system checked immediately

by a specialised workshop. Otherwise there

is a danger that during a collision, the system

may fail to trigger, or not trigger correctly.

There is a fault in the system if the control

lamp

:

●

does not light up when the ignition is switched

on ››› page 47,

The following airbags are triggered in seri-

ous head-on collisions:

●

Airbag activation

turns o after 4 seconds after the ignition is

switched on,

The airbags deploy extremely rapidly, within

thousands of a second, to provide additional

protection in the event of an accident. A ﬁne

dust may develop when the airbag deploys.

This is normal and it is not an indication of ﬁre in

the vehicle.

●

Driver airbag.

●

turns o and then lights up again after the

Front passenger front airbag

ignition is switched on,

●

illuminates or ﬂashes while the vehicle is mov-

ing.

The airbag system is only ready to function

when the ignition is on.

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It lights up on the dash panel

The following airbags are triggered in seri-

ous side-on collisions:

WARNING

Front passenger front airbag activated. The

control lamp turns o automatically 60

seconds after the ignition is switched on.

In the event of a fault in the airbag and seat

belt tensioner system, the airbags and seat

belts may not trigger correctly, may fail to

trigger or may even trigger unexpectedly.

●

Curtain (head) airbag on the side of the acci-

dent.

●

Front side airbag on the side of the accident.

Several warning and control lamps light up for

a few seconds when the ignition is switched

on, signalling that the function is being veriﬁed.

They will switch o after a few seconds.

●

The vehicle occupants run the risk of sus-

taining severe or fatal injuries. Have the sys-

tem checked immediately by a specialised

workshop.

In an accident with airbag activation:

●

the interior lights switch on (if the interior light

If the airbag and seat belt tensioner system

control lamp remains on or ﬂashes, it indi-

cates a malfunction in the airbag and seat

switch is in the courtesy light position);

●

Do not mount a child seat in the front pas-

●

the hazard warning lights switch on;

all doors are unlocked;

senger seat or remove the mounted child

seat! The front passenger front airbag may

deploy during an accident in spite of the

fault.

belt tensioner system ›››

. Have the system

the fuel supply to the engine is cut;

an emergency call is started.

checked immediately by a specialised work-

shop.

If the front passenger airbag has been deacti-

NOTICE

vated, the warning lamp

remains lit in the

Airbag system control lamps

middle of the dash panel to remind you that

the airbag is deactivated. If, with the front pas-

senger airbag deactivated, this lamp does not

remain lit or if it is lit along with the control

lamp on the instrument panel, there is a fault

in the airbag system ››› . If the control lamp

is ﬂashing, there is a fault in the disabling of the

airbag system ››› . Have the system checked

immediately by a specialised workshop.

Always pay attention to any lit control lamps

and to the corresponding descriptions and

instructions to avoid damage to the vehicle

or harm to the occupants.

Lights up on the instrument cluster

Fault in the airbag system and seat belt

tensioners. Have the system checked im-

mediately by a specialised workshop.

It lights up on the dash panel

Front passenger front airbag deactivated.

Check if the airbag should be kept deacti-

vated.

OR: Fault in the airbag system. Have the

system checked immediately by a special-

ised workshop.

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Safety

The airbag covers open and remain attached

to the steering wheel and instrument panel

when the driver and front passenger air-

bags are triggered, respectively ››› Fig. 27 ,

››› Fig. 28.

Front airbags

Activate and deactivate front pas-

senger front airbag

In conjunction with the seat belts, the front

airbag system gives the front occupants addi-

tional protection for the head and chest in the

event of a severe frontal collision ›››

.

In addition, in certain head-on collisions, the

head airbag is triggered on both sides of the

vehicle.

Fig. 27 Driver’s airbag in the steering wheel.

Their special design allows the controlled es-

cape of the propellant gas when an occupant

puts pressure on the bag. Thus, the head and

chest are protected by the airbag. After the

collision, the airbag deﬂates suciently to al-

low visibility.

Fig. 29 Switch for activating and deactivating

the front passenger airbag.

WARNING

●

The deployment space between the front

passengers and the airbags must not in any

case be occupied by other passenger, pets

and objects.

Fig. 28 Front passenger airbag located in

dash panel.

●

The airbags provide protection for just one

accident; replace them once they have de-

ployed.

Fig. 30 Centre of the instrument panel: control

lamp for deactivated front passenger airbag in

centre console.

The driver's front airbag is housed in the steer-

ing wheel and that of the front passenger, on

the dash panel. Airbags are identiﬁed by the

word “AIRBAG”.

●

It is also important not to attach any

objects such as cup holders or telephone

mountings to the surfaces covering the air-

bag units.

Deactivate the front passenger front airbag

only if you have to use a rear-facing child seat

in the front passenger seat.

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WARNING

SEAT recommends ﬁtting the child seat in the

rear seat to avoid having to deactivate the front

passenger airbag.

●

The driver of the vehicle is responsible for

disabling or switching on the airbag.

When the front passenger airbag is deactiva-

ted, this means that only the front passenger

front airbag is deactivated. All the other airbags

in the vehicle remain activated.

●

Always switch oꢀ the ignition before disa-

bling the front passenger airbag! Failure to

do so could result in a fault in the airbag de-

activation system.

●

Never leave the key in the airbag disabling

Deactivate and activate the front passenger

front airbag

switch as it could get damaged or enable or

disable the airbag during driving.

Fig. 32 Illustration of completely inﬂated side

airbag on left side of vehicle.

●

Switch the ignition o.

●

If for any reason an airbag is deactivated,

Open the passenger side door.

reactivate it as soon as possible so that it

can fulﬁl its protective function.

Remove the key shaft from the vehicle key.

The side airbags are located in the front seat

backrests ››› Fig. 31 , ››› Fig. 32.

Insert the key blade into the slot provided

in the front passenger airbag disconnection

switch ››› Fig. 29. About 3/4 of the key should

enter; this is as far as it will go.

Side airbags

Its location is marked with the word “AIRBAG” on

the upper part of the back of the seats or on the

lower coverings with the word AIRBAG in relief.

●

Turn the key gently to change its position to

(deactivate) or to (activate). If you have

In conjunction with the seat belts, the side air-

bag system provides additional protection for

the upper body in the event of a severe side

diculty, ensure that you have inserted the key

as far as it will go.

collision ›››

.

●

Close the front passenger door.

In a side collision, the side airbags reduce the

risk of injury to passengers to the areas of the

body facing the impact. In addition to their nor-

mal protection, the seat belts also hold the

passengers in the event of a side collision; this

is how these airbags provide maximum protec-

tion.

When deactivating the airbag, switch the ig-

nition on and check that the control lamp

remains lit ››› Fig. 30.

●

When reactivating the airbag, check that

Fig. 31 Side airbag in driver's seat.

when the ignition is switched on, the

trol lamp does not light up and the

lights up for 60 seconds and then turns o.

con-

lamp

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Safety

Head-protection airbags

●

The built-in coat hooks should be used only

WARNING

for lightweight clothing. Do not leave any

heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pock-

ets.

●

If you do not wear a seat belt, if you lean

forward, or are not seated correctly while the

vehicle is in motion, you are at a greater risk

of injury if the side airbag system is triggered

in an accident.

●

Great forces, such as hard blows or kicks,

must not be exerted upon the backrest bol-

ster because the system may be damaged.

In this case, the side airbags would not be

triggered.

●

In order for the side airbags to provide

their maximum protection, the prescribed sit-

ting position must always be maintained with

seat belts fastened while travelling.

●

Under no circumstances should protective

covers be ﬁtted over seats with side airbags

unless the covers have been approved for

use in your vehicle. Because the airbag de-

ploys from the side of the backrest, the use

of conventional seat covers would obstruct

the side airbag, seriously reducing the air-

bag's eꢀectiveness.

●

In a side-on collision the side airbags will

not work if the sensors do not correctly

measure the pressure increase on the inte-

rior of the doors, due to air escaping through

the areas with holes or openings in the door

panel.

Fig. 33 Location and deployment area of the

head-protection airbag.

Head-protection airbags are on both sides of

the passenger compartment, above the doors

››› Fig. 33 and their location is indicated with

the word “AIRBAG”.

●

Never drive if the interior door panels have

●

Any damage to the original seat upholstery

been removed or if the panels have not been

or around the seams of the side airbag units

must be repaired immediately by a special-

ised workshop.

correctly ﬁtted.

●

Occupants of the outer seats must never

In conjunction with the seat belts, the head-

protection airbag system gives the vehicle oc-

cupants additional protection for the head and

upper body in the event of a severe side colli-

carry 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

oꢀered by the side airbags.

●

The airbags provide protection for just one

accident; replace them once they have de-

ployed.

●

Any work on the side airbag system or re-

sion ›››

.

moval 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.

The framed area is covered by the head-pro-

tection airbag when it is deployed (deployment

area) ››› Fig. 33. Therefore, objects should

●

Ensure that children are correctly seated

in their seats and that their heads are not

in the deployment zone of the side airbags

››› Fig. 32, as deploying airbags could hit

them and cause serious injury.

never be placed or mounted in this area ›››

.

In the event of a side collision the curtain airbag

is triggered on the impact side of the vehicle.

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The head-protection airbags reduce the risk of

injury to passengers in the front and rear side

seats facing the impact.

●

The built-in coat hooks should be used only

Transporting children

safely

for lightweight clothing. Do not leave any

heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pock-

ets. Please, do not hang the clothes on coat

hangers.

Introduction

WARNING

●

The airbags provide protection for just one

●

In order for the head-protection airbags

For safety reasons, as we have learned from

accident statistics, we recommend that chil-

dren under 12 years of age travel in the rear

seats. Depending on their age, height and

weight, children travelling in rear seats must use

a child seat or a seat belt. For safety reasons,

the child seat should be installed in the rear

seat, behind the front passenger seat or in the

centre back seat.

accident; replace them once they have de-

to provide their maximum protection, the pre-

scribed sitting position must always be main-

tained with seat belts fastened while travel-

ling.

ployed.

●

Any work on the head-protection airbag

system or removal and installation of the air-

bag components for other repairs (such as

removal of the roof lining) should only be

performed by a specialised workshop. Oth-

erwise, faults may occur during the airbag

system operation.

●

For safety reasons, the curtain airbag must

be disabled in those vehicles ﬁtted with a

screen dividing the interior of the vehicle.

See your technical service to make this ad-

justment.

The laws of physics involved and the forces

acting in a collision apply also to children

››› page 41. But unlike adults, children do not

have fully developed muscle and bone struc-

tures. This means that children are subject to a

greater risk of injury.

●

The side and head airbags are managed

●

There must be no other persons, animals

through sensors located in the interior of the

front doors. To ensure the correct operation

of the side and curtain airbags neither the

doors nor the door panels should be modi-

ﬁed in any way (e.g. ﬁtting loudspeakers). If

the front door is damaged, the airbag system

may not work correctly. All work carried out

on the front door must be done in a special-

ised workshop.

or objects between the occupants of the

outer seats and the deployment space of the

head-protection airbags so that the head-

protection airbag can deploy completely

without restriction 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 windows.

To reduce the risk of injuries, children must al-

ways use special child restraint systems when

travelling in the vehicle.

We recommend the use of child safety

products from the Original Accessories Pro-

gramme, which includes systems for all ages

made by “Peke” (not for all countries) (see

www.seat.com).

●

Ensure that children are correctly seated

in their seats and that their heads are not

in the deployment zone of the head airbags

››› Fig. 33, as deploying airbags could hit

them and cause serious injury.

These systems have been especially designed

and approved, complying with the ECE-R44.

regulation.

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Safety

SEAT recommends securing the child seats

shown on the website as described below:

Child seats that have been tested and ap-

proved under the ECE R44 or ECE-R129 stand-

ards bear the ECE-R44 or ECE-R129 test marks

on the seat (the letter E in a circle with the test

number below it).

Child seats group classiﬁcation

●

Child seats in the opposite direction of travel

(group 0+): ISOFIX and support leg (ROMER

BABY SAFE 3 i-SIZE + ISOFIX BASE / PEKE G0

i-SIZE + i-SIZE BASE).

Follow the manufacturer's instructions and ob-

serve any statutory requirements when instal-

ling and using child seats.

●

Child seats in the direction of travel (group 1):

ISOFIX (PEKE G1 TRIFIX i-SIZE).

We recommend you to always include the

manufacturer's Child Seat Instruction Manual

together with the on-board documentation.

●

Forward-facing child seats (group 2): seatbelt

and ISOFIX (ROMER BRITAX KIDFIX i-SIZE. In ad-

dition, the child seat’s attachment point for the

“SecureGuard” lap belt must be used, and the

“SICT” side impact protection system located

at the rear of the child seat must be adjus-

ted. Adjust only the “SICT” closest to the door.

Please follow the child seat manufacturer's us-

age instructions).

SEAT recommends you use child seats from the

Original Accessories Catalogue. These child

seats have been designed and tested for use in

our vehicles. You can ﬁnd the right child seat for

your model and age group at our dealers.

Fig. 34 Examples of child seats.

Use only child seats that are ocially approved

and suitable for the child.

These seats are subject to the ECE-R44 or

ECE-R129 standards. ECE-R stands for: Eco-

nomic Commission for Europe Regulation.

Child seats by approval category

●

Forward-facing child seats (group 3): seatbelt

Child seats may have the approval category

of universal, semi-universal, vehicle speciﬁc (all

according to the ECE-R44 standard) or i-Size

(according to the ECE-R129 standard).

(BRITAX RÖMER KIDFIX i-SIZE / NANIA UP).

Child seats by weight group

Follow the manufacturer's instructions and ob-

serve any statutory requirements when instal-

ling and using child seats. Always read and

note ››› page 53.

The child seats are grouped into 5 categories:

●

Universal: child seats with universal approval

can be installed in all vehicles. There is no need

to consult any list of models. In the case of

universal approval for ISOFIX, the child seat is

additionally provided with a Top Tether belt.

Age group

Group 0

Group 0+

Group 1

Weight of the child

Up to 10 kg

We recommend you always carry the man-

ufacturer's Child Seat Instruction Manual to-

gether with the on-board documentation.

Up to 13 kg

●

Semi-universal: semi-universal approval, in

From 9 to 18 kg

From 15 to 25 kg

From 22 to 36 kg

addition to the standard requirements of univer-

sal approval, requires safety devices to lock

the child seat, which require additional test-

Group 2

Group 3

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●

ing. Child seats with semi-universal approval

include a list of vehicle models for which they

can be installed.

To correctly use a child seat in the back, the

front backrest must be adjusted so that there

is no contact with the child seat in the back in

the case that it goes opposite to the direction

of the car. In the case of front facing restraint

systems, the front backrest must be adjusted so

that there is no contact with the child's feet.

●

Vehicle-speciﬁc: vehicle-speciﬁc approval

requires a dynamic test of the child seat for

each vehicle model separately. Child seats

with vehicle-speciﬁc approval also include a list

of vehicle models for which they can be instal-

led.

●

For a correct assembly of the child's seat on

the rear seats, adjust or dismount the headrest,

in order to prevent contact with the seat.

●

i-Size: child seats with i-Size approval must

●

meet the requirements prescribed in the ECE-

R 129 standard in relation to installation and

safety. Child seat manufacturers can tell you

which seats have i-Size approval for this vehi-

cle.

If a semi-universal type chair is to be installed,

in which the method of attachment to the car

is through the seat belt and support bracket,

it should never be installed in the central rear

seat as the ground clearance is lower than in

other places and the support bracket will not

allow the seat to remain suciently stable.

Fig. 36 Airbag sticker: on the rear frame of the

passenger side door.

Warnings about ﬁtting a child seat

Take the following general warnings into ac-

count if you are going to ﬁt a child seat. They

are valid for all child seats regardless of their

attachment system.

Fitting and using child seats

●

When ﬁtting a child seat on the front passen-

ger seat, the seat must be moved backwards

as far as possible and placed in the highest

position. The backrest must also be put in a

●

Please read and follow the child seat manu-

vertical position¹⁾.

facturer's operating instructions.

●

The child seat should preferably be ﬁtted to

Important information about the front pas-

senger front airbag

the rear seat behind the front passenger seat

so that the child can exit the vehicle on the

pavement side.

A sticker with important information about the

passenger airbag is located on the passenger's

sunshade blind and/or on the passenger side

door frame ››› Fig. 35.

●

Set the height of the seat belt such that it

Fig. 35 Airbag sticker: on the passenger side

sunshade blind.

adapts to the child seat naturally, without twist-

ing. The lowest position of the seat belt height

regulator must be used with rear-facing child

seats.

Read and always observe the safety informa-

tion included in the following chapters:

1)

Compliance with current national legislation and the manufacturer's instructions is required when using or installing child seats.

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Safety

●

Safety distance with respect to the passen-

Attachment systems

the child! However, if necessary, the front

passenger front airbag must be deactivated

››› page 48 . If the passenger seat has

a height adjustment option, move it to the

highest, most upright position. If you have a

ﬁxed seat, do not install any child restraint

system in this location.

ger airbag ››› page 45.

Depending on the country, dierent attach-

ment systems are used for safely installing child

seats.

●

Objects between the passenger and the pas-

senger side airbag ›››

page 48.

in Front airbags on

The passenger side front airbag, when enabled,

is a serious risk for a child that is facing back-

ward since the airbag can strike the seat with

such force that it can cause serious or fatal inju-

ries. Children up to 12 years old should always

travel on the rear seat.

Attachment systems overview

●

For those vehicles that do not include a key

●

ISOFIX: ISOFIX is a standardised attachment

lock switch to deactivate the airbag, the ve-

hicle must be taken to a technical service. Do

not forget to reconnect the airbag when an

adult wants to sit in the front passenger seat.

system allowing quick and safe attachment of

child seats in the vehicle. ISOFIX attachment es-

tablishes a rigid connection between the child

seat and the car body.

Therefore we strongly recommend you to trans-

port children on the rear seats. This is the safest

location in the vehicle. Alternatively, the front

passenger airbag can be disabled with a key-

operated switch ››› page 48. When transport-

ing children, use a child seat suitable for the

age and size of each child ››› page 52.

●

Never allow a child to be transported in a

The child seat has two rigid attachment clips,

called connectors. These connectors are ﬁt-

ted into the ISOFIX attachment rings found be-

tween the seat cushion and the backrest of

the vehicle's back seat (on the sides). ISOFIX

attachment systems are used mainly in Europe

››› page 55. If necessary, ISOFIX attachment

may have to be supplemented with a Top

Tether belt or a support bracket.

vehicle without being properly secured, or

to stand up or kneel on a seat while travel-

ling. In an accident, the child could be ﬂung

through the vehicle, causing possibly fatal

injuries to themselves and to the other vehi-

cle occupants.

●

Never leave a child alone in the child seat

or in the vehicle.

WARNING

●

Children who are less than 1.50 m tall must

●

If a child seat is secured to the front pas-

●

Automatic three-point seat belt. Whenever

not wear a normal seat belt without a child

seat, as this could cause injuries to the ab-

dominal and neck areas during a sudden

braking manoeuvre or in an accident.

senger seat, the risk to the child of sustaining

critical or fatal injuries in the event of an ac-

cident increases.

possible, it is preferable to attach the child

seats with the ISOFIX system rather than at-

taching them with an automatic three-point

seat belt ››› page 58.

●

An inﬂating front passenger airbag can

●

When a child seat is mounted in the rear

strike the rear-facing child seat and project

it with great force against the door, the roof

or the backrest.

Additional attachment:

seats, the door child-proof lock should be

activated ››› page 75.

●

Top Tether: the Top Tether belt is guided over

the back of the rear seat and attached to an

anchor point with a hook. Anchor points are lo-

cated at the back of the rear seat backrest on

●

Never install a child seat facing back-

wards on the front passenger seat unless

the front passenger front airbag has been

disabled. Risk of potentially fatal injuries to

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●

Baby carriers or child seats in the opposite

the luggage compartment side ››› page 58.

The rings for retaining the Top Tether belt are

marked with an anchor symbol.

support leg of the child seat should not raise

the base of the child seat oꢀ the surface of

the vehicle's seat.

direction of travel: ISOFIX and support bracket

or i-Size.

●

Child seats in the direction of travel: ISOFIX

Support bracket: some child seats rest on

and Top Tether.

the ﬂoor of the vehicle with a support bracket.

The support bracket prevents the child seat

from tipping forward in the event of impact.

Child seats ﬁtted with a support bracket should

only be used in the passenger seat and side

rear seats ››› . For the assembly of this type

of seat you should also consult the list of ap-

proved vehicles for this assembly, available in

the instructions for child restraint systems.

Securing the child seat with the ISO-

FIX or i-Size system

WARNING

The marking of ISOFIX or i-Size anchor points

depends on the equipment and the country in

question.

Incorrect use of the support bracket can

cause serious or fatal injury.

●

Make sure the support bracket is correctly

and safely installed.

See the following tables to understand the

compatibility of the ISOFIX/i-Size systems in the

vehicle:

●

When the base of the child seat is sup-

porting the child’s weight, the support foot

should not hang in the air or be supplemen-

ted with objects. In addition, make sure that

the base of the child seat is always suppor-

ted by the surface of the vehicle's seat. The

Recommended systems for attaching child

seats

SEAT recommends attaching child seats as fol-

lows:

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Safety

Vehicle ISOFIX/i-Size positions

Weight group

Front passenger seat

airbag enabled airbag disabled

Size class /

Rear side

seat

Rear central

seat

Child seat orientation

ISOFIX class

--

F / L1

G / L1

X

Baby carrier

Group 0: up to 10 kg

Rear facing

E / R1

IL

E / R1

IL

Group 0+: up to 13 kg

Rear facing

D / R2

C / R3

D / R2

C / R3

B / F2

IL

Group I: 9 to 18 kg

IL, IUF

IL

Forward-facing

B1 / F2X

A / F3

Group II: 15 to 25 kg

Group III: 22 to 36 kg

Forward-facing

Rear facing

-- / --

IL

-- / R2

-- / B2, F2X

-- / B2, B3

IUF

IB

i-Size child seat

Booster

Forward-facing

●

Size class: The indication of class according to size corresponds to the authorised bodyweight for the child seat. In child seats with universal or

semi-universal approval, the class according to size is indicated on the ECE approval label. The indication of class according to size is stated on the

corresponding child seat.

●

IUF: Suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX / i-Size “universal” child restraint systems approved for use in this weight group.

IL: It is suitable for certain ISOFIX child restraint systems that can be for the speciﬁc vehicle, restricted or semi-universal categories. Take the child

seat manufacturer's vehicle list into account.

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●

IB: Seat suitable for installing an ISOFIX forward-facing group 2/3 booster seat as well as an i-size forward-facing child seat for children with a height

of 100 to 150 cm.

●

X: Position not suitable for ISOFIX or i-Size child restraint systems in this weight group or size class.

with Top Tether anchor points, secure it to the

correspondent ring ››› page 58. Follow the

child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

Securing the child seat with the ISOFIX or

i-Size system

●

Pull on both sides of the child seat to ensure

that it is properly anchored.

Child seats with the ISOFIX or i-Size and Top

Tether attachment system can be purchased

from technical services.

WARNING

Fig. 38 Rear seats: ﬁtting a child seat with the

The securing rings are designed only for use

with ISOFIX or i-Size and Top Tether system

child seats.

ISOFIX system.

You must follow the child seat manufacturer's

instructions.

●

Never secure other child seats that do not

have ISOFIX, i-Size or Top Tether systems, or

safety belts or any other objects to the se-

curing rings – as this can result in potentially

fatal injuries to the child.

The location of the ISOFIX or i-Size anchor

points is indicated by a symbol ››› Fig. 37. In

some vehicles, the rings are secured to the seat

frame and, in others, they are secured to the

rear ﬂoor.

Fig. 37 Rear seat: slots die cut to access the

ISOFIX / iSize securing rings.

●

Ensure that the child seat is correctly se-

cured to the ISOFIX or i-Size rings and the Top

●

First open the cut-out section behind the

marked grooves to access the retaining rings

Tether.

››› Fig. 37.

●

Press the child seat onto the ISOFIX or iSize

retaining rings until it is heard to engage se-

curely ››› Fig. 38. If the child seat is equipped

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Safety

Use of Top Tether on rearward-facing child

restraints

Release the tether belt

Top Tether securing belts

●

Slacken the belt according to the manufac-

turer’s instructions.

Currently, there are very few rearward-facing

child restraints with Top Tether. The car seat

manufacturer's instructions for proper installa-

tion of the Top Tether should be read carefully

and followed.

●

Press the lock and release it from the anchor

bracket.

WARNING

Installing safety seats incorrectly will in-

crease the risk of injury in the event of a colli-

sion.

Locking the tether belt

●

Never attach the tether belt to a fastening

Fig. 39 Rear part of the rear seats: securing

hook in the luggage compartment.

rings for the Top Tether belt.

●

Never attach or secure luggage or other

items to the lower anchor points (ISOFIX) or

Top Tether anchor points.

Child seats with a Top Tether system are ﬁtted

with an additional belt for fastening to an an-

chor point in the vehicle. This anchor point is

located on the rear of the rear seat backrest

(identiﬁed with the symbol ) and provides

better retention ››› Fig. 39.

WARNING

Child restraint anchors are designed to sup-

port the loads of properly adjusted child

restraint systems. Under no circumstances

should they be used to attach adult seat

belts, harnesses or other items or equipment

to the vehicle.

Fig. 40 Rear seats: adjustment and assembly

according to the Top Tether belt.

The objective of this system is to reduce for-

ward movements of the child seat in a head-on

collision, to reduce the risk of injuries that may

be caused to the child’s head by impacting

against any element of the inside of the vehicle.

●

Deploy the Top Tether belt according to the

child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

●

Position the belt under the headrest (accord-

ing to the instructions of the seat itself, lift or

remove the headrest if necessary) ››› Fig. 40.

Fitting a child seat using the seat

belt

●

Slide the belt and secure it properly with the

If you want to ﬁt a universal approval category

(U) child seat in your vehicle, you must check

that the seat is approved for your vehicle.

anchor on the rear seat backrest ››› Fig. 39.

●

Tighten the belt securely according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

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TransportinSgacfehtiyldren safely

You will ﬁnd any necessary information on the

The following table shows the dierent ﬁtting

child seat’s orange ECE approval label.

options.

Front passenger seat^a)

Rear central

seat^b)

Weight group

Rear side seat

Airbag enabled^c)

Airbag deactivated^c)

Group 0 up to 10 kg

Group 0+ up to 13 kg

X

U

X

U

Rear-facing

Group I 9 to 18 kg

X

Forward-facing

U

Group II 15 to 25 kg

Group III 22 to 36 kg

X: Not compatible for the installation of seats install chairs in this conﬁguration.

U: Suitable for universal restraint systems for use in this weight group.

^a)Compliance with current national legislation and the manufacturer's instructions is required when using or installing child seats.

^b)For semi-universal chairs where the securing system is the car safety belt and the support bracket, do not use them in the centre rear seat or the third row.

^c)Seats without height adjustment should be placed in their rearmost position. Seats with height adjustment should be placed in their rearmost and highest

position.

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Safety

Fitting a child seat using the seat belt

Fitting a child seat to the middle seat of the

rear bench using the seat belt

In case of emergency

Hazard warning lights

Fig. 41 On rear seats: installing a child seat.

Fig. 42 Position of the belt buckle on the rear

●

Put the seat belt in place and pass it through

seat

Fig. 43 Dashboard: switch for hazard warning

lights.

the child seat according to the instructions of

the child seat manufacturer.

1

Belt buckle for the middle seat

●

Make sure that the seat belt is not twisted.

2

Belt buckle for the side seat

The hazard warning lights are used to draw the

attention of other road users to your vehicle in

emergencies.

Insert the latch plate into the seat's buckle

Child seats must always be ﬁtted in the mid-

dle of a vehicle seat. Take into account these

instructions to ensure that this is possible on the

middle seat of the rear bench:

until you hear the engagement click.

If your vehicle is stationary:

WARNING

1. Park the vehicle at a safe distance from

●

Place the middle seat's belt buckle ››› Fig. 42

When travelling, children must be secured in

the vehicle with a restraint system suitable

for age, weight and size.

road trac.

1

behind the side seat's belt buckle ››› Fig. 42

2. Press the button to switch on the hazard

2

.

warning lights ›››

.

●

Plug the middle seat's seat belt into the mid-

●

Always read and observe information and

3. Stop the engine.

1

dle seat's belt buckle ››› Fig. 42

sure it clicks in place.

and make

warnings concerning the use of child seats

››› page 53.

4. Apply the parking brake.

●

For seat belts to be correctly ﬁtted, the buck-

5. Engage 1st gear in vehicles with a manual

gearbox, or set the gear selector to the

P position in vehicles with automatic trans-

mission.

les must not be twisted ››› Fig. 42.

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In case Soaf efemtyergency

WARNING

6. Follow the legal provisions of each country

(reﬂective vest, warning triangles, light bea-

con, etc.).

Behaviour in the event of an accident

or ﬁre

●

The risk of an accident increases if your

vehicle breaks down. Always use the hazard

warning lights and a warning triangle (or

light beacon, depending on the country) to

draw the attention of other road users to

your stationary vehicle.

Actions to take in the event of a ﬁre or acci-

7. Always carry the key with you when leaving

the vehicle.

dent

All turn signals ﬂash simultaneously when the

hazard warning lights are switched on. The two

For your own safety and that of other passen-

gers, the following points should be observed in

turn signal turn signal lamps

and the turn

●

Never leave anybody inside the vehicle,

the order given ›››

:

signal lamp in the switch will ﬂash at the

same time. The simultaneous hazard warning

lights also work when the ignition is switched

o.

particularly children or anybody who may

need help. This is especially important when

the doors are locked. Individuals locked in

the vehicle can be exposed to very high or

very low temperatures.

●

Switch o the engine.

If possible, switch on the hazard warning

lights ››› page 60.

●

Follow the legal provisions of each country

While the hazard warning lights are on, you can

signal a direction or lane change, e.g. during

towing, by operating the turn signal lever. The

hazard warning lights remain switched o dur-

ing this time.

(reﬂective vest, warning triangles, light beacon,

●

Due to the high temperatures that the cat-

alytic converter can reach, never park in

an area where the catalytic converter could

come into contact with highly inﬂammable

materials, for example dry grass or spilt pet-

rol. This could start a ﬁre.

etc.).

●

If necessary, get any people out of the haz-

ard area and apply ﬁrst aid.

●

Notify the emergency services.

Emergency braking warning

Wait at a safe distance from the scene of the

If the vehicle brakes suddenly and continuously

at a speed of more than 80 km/h (50 mph), the

brake light ﬂashes several times per second to

warn the vehicles driving behind. If you continue

braking, the hazard warning lights will come

on automatically when the vehicle comes to a

standstill. They switch o automatically when

the vehicle starts to move again.

accident for the emergency services to arrive.

Note

●

In case of ﬁre, do not attempt to extinguish

●

The 12-volt vehicle battery will run down

the ﬁre yourself or remain near the vehicle.

if the hazard warning lights are left on for a

long time (even if the ignition is switched oꢀ).

WARNING

●

The use of the hazard warning lights de-

scribed here is subject to the relevant statu-

tory requirements.

For your own safety, do not ignore this impor-

tant check list, otherwise accidents and seri-

ous injuries could occur.

●

Always complete the operations on the

check list and always bear in mind the gen-

eral safety measures.

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Safety

When a voice service is activated, a connection

is established with a phone line.

If the emergency coordination centre's ques-

tions are not answered, the corresponding as-

sistance measures are implemented.

WARNING

In the event of ﬁre, an explosion may occur

and substances harmful to health may be re-

leased, which can cause serious injury.

Control lamp

Starting an emergency call manually

There is a control lamp on the control

››› Fig. 44 (arrow). It shows the following sta-

tuses:

●

Never stay near the burning vehicle.

●

Press and hold the emergency call button

1

for a few seconds . The emergency call is

activated and a voice connection is established

with the emergency coordination centre.

Emergency call service

●

Oꢀ: the eCall service is not available.

Flashes in red, approx. 20 seconds after

If you press the emergency call button inadver-

tently, hang up the call immediately:

swing on the ignition: the eCall service is de-

activated.

●

Press the emergency call button again until

●

Lights up red: system failure. The eCall serv-

the control light stays green.

ice is available with certain restrictions. SEAT

suggests going to a specialised workshop.

Integrated battery

●

Lights up green: the eCall service is availa-

ble. The system works correctly.

The integrated battery ensures that the emer-

gency call system (eCall) remains available for

some time even if the 12-volt battery has been

disconnected or has failed.

Fig. 44 On the roof console: controls for voice

services

●

Flashes green: There is an ongoing voice

connection.

Depending on the equipment, an emergency

call system may be located on the roof con-

sole.

If the integrated battery discharges or is de-

fective, a message stating this is displayed on

the instrument cluster display. Go to a special-

ised workshop and ask for the battery to be

replaced.

Emergency call service¹⁾

The automatic emergency call is only activated

if the ignition is switched on.

The following voice services can be run by

pressing the buttons

,

and ››› Fig. 44:

If the airbags or, if applicable, the seatbelt ten-

sioners are triggered, a connection is automat-

ically established with the emergency coordi-

nation centre. The automatic emergency call

cannot be interrupted by pressing the button

●

information call

assistance call

EDR data transmission ››› page 311

emergency call service.

When an emergency call is made, the legally

required data is transmitted to the emergency

coordination centre so that the necessary as-

sistance measures can be determined.

A built-in control unit establishes the connec-

tion.

1

.

1)

Only available in certain countries.

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In case Soaf efemtyergency

●

Vehicle location data is continuously overwrit-

ten. This means that the vehicle is not subject to

permanent monitoring.

The components of the vehicle required for

the emergency phone call are damaged or do

not get enough power.

●

In some countries, the emergency call service

The data related to the emergency call is only

processed to ensure the correct operation of

the emergency call system (eCall). The system

will automatically delete the data related to the

call a few hours after the call is activated.

may not be available and depending on the

location of the vehicle, the control lamp LEDs,

and even the operation of the dierent types of

calls, could have a speciﬁc behaviour.

The sent data includes:

Assistance call¹⁾

●

The vehicle's current position at the time the

With the breakdown call you can directly re-

quest specialised help in the event of a break-

down.

emergency call is activated.

●

Vehicle identiﬁcation number (VIN)

Type of vehicle and type of drive.

Type of activation (automatic or manual).

Type of call.

Parallel to the voice call, some vehicle data is

transmitted, e.g. your current location.

Information call¹⁾

Direction in which the vehicle was travelling

at the time the emergency call was activated.

With a information call, a call is placed to the

customer care service of SEAT. S.A.

●

Moment of the collision.

Estimated number of vehicle occupants.

Note

Situations in which the emergency call serv-

ice may be restricted

●

Breakdown service and information calls

can incur an additional cost on your tele-

phone bill.

●

The emergency call is made from an area

with weak or no mobile and GPS signal, as well

as e.g. tunnels, between very tall buildings, ga-

rages, underground walkways, mountains and

valleys.

●

The operation of the eCall system, which is

required by law, may be limited if an infotain-

ment system is retroﬁtted.

1)

Only available in certain countries.

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