Get Practical tips Guide for Seat Ateca SUV First Generation (2016-2020)

Lights and visibility

Dynamic headlight range control

With the ignition on and without light activa-

tion, the analogue instrument panel lighting

remains activated in daytime light conditions.

The lighting is reduced as the exterior light di-

minishes. In some cases, e.g. when driving

through a tunnel without the  function ac-

tive, the instrument panel lighting may even

switch off. The objective of this function is to

provide the driver with a visual indication that

he or she should activate the dipped beam.

Footwell lighting*

The control is not mounted in vehicles with

dynamic headlight range control. The head-

light range is automatically adjusted accord-

ing to the vehicle load status when they are

switched on.

The lights in the footwell area below the dash

(driver and front passenger sides) will switch

on when the doors are opened and will de-

crease in intensity while driving. The intensity

of these lights can be adjusted using the ra-

dio menu (see Easy Connect > Light

Settings > Interior lighting

WARNING

›››

 ^{page 36).}

Heavy objects in the vehicle may mean

that the headlights dazzle and distract oth-

er drivers. This could result in a serious ac-

cident.

Ambient light*

If your vehicle is equipped with a digital in-

strument panel (Digital SEAT Cockpit), the

following message will appear Turn on the

lightson the instrument panel.

The ambient light lights up the area of the

centre console, the footwell area and, de-

pending on the version, the front door panels.

●

Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load

status so that it does not blind other driv-

ers.

The ambient lighting in the door panels may

change colour. The brightness and colour of

these lights can be adjusted using the radio

menu (see Easy Connect > Light Set-

tings > Interior lighting

Interior and reading lights¹⁾

Lighting of the instrument panel,

screens and controls

Read the additional information carefully

›››

 ^{page 34}

›››

 ^{page 36).}

Depending on the model, the lighting of the

instrument panel and controls can be adjus-

ted in the Easy Connect system, using the

Glove compartment and luggage com-

partment lighting*

Note

The reading lights switch off when the vehi-

cle is locked using a key or after several mi-

nutes if the key is removed from the ignition.

This prevents the battery from discharging.

When opening and closing the glove com-

partment on the front passenger side and the

rear lid, the respective light will automatically

switch on and off.

›^››^{ button and the SETTINGSfunction button}

 ^{page 36.}

1)

Depending on the features fitted in the vehicle,

LEDs can be used for the following interior lights:

front vanity mirror light, rear vanity mirror light,

footwell light, sun blind and glove compartment

light.

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Operation

The lamp goes out when the vanity mirror

cover is closed or the sun visor is pushed

back up.

er obstacles on the windscreen may dam-

age the wiper and the windscreen wiper

motor.

Visibility

Sun visors

●

If necessary, remove snow and ice from

WARNING

Folded sun blinds can reduce visibility.

the windscreen wipers before starting your

journey.

●

Carefully lift the frozen windscreen wip-

Always store sun blinds and visors in their

ers from the glass. SEAT recommends a de-

icer spray for this operation.

housing when not in use.

●

Do not switch on the windscreen wipers if

Note

the windscreen is dry. Cleaning with the

windscreen wipers while dry can cause

damage.

The light above the sun visor automatically

switches off after a few minutes in certain

conditions. This prevents the battery from

discharging.

●

In icy conditions, always check that the

wiper blades are not frozen to the glass be-

fore using the wipers. In cold weather, it

may help to leave the vehicle parked with

the wipers in service position

Fig. 155 Sun visor

Options for adjusting driver and front pas-

senger sun visors:

Windscreen wiper and win-

dow wiper systems

›››

 ^{page 62.}

●

Lower the sun visor towards the wind-

screen.

Note

●

The sun visor can be pulled out of its

Window wiper lever

●

The windscreen and window wipers only

mounting and turned towards the door

function when the ignition is switched on

and the bonnet or rear lid, respectively, are

closed.

1

››› Fig. 155

.

Read the additional information carefully

›››

 ^{page 35}

●

Swing the sun visor towards the door, longi-

tudinally backwards.

●

The interval wipe speed varies according

CAUTION

to the vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle

is moving, the more often the windscreen is

cleaned.

Vanity mirror light

If the ignition is switched off with the wind-

screen wipers active, they complete their

wipe before returning to the rest position.

When switching the ignition back on, the

windscreen wiper will continue to operate

at the same wiping level. Ice, snow and oth-

There may be a vanity mirror, with a cover, on

the rear of the sun visor. When the cover is

●

The rear wiper is automatically switched

2

opened

a light comes on.

on when the windscreen wiper is on and the

car is in reverse gear.

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Lights and visibility

Therefore, the windscreen wiper lever should

be pulled towards the steering wheel when

the dipped beam or main beam are on. Any

encrusted dirt (such as insects) should be

cleaned regularly (e.g. when refuelling).

Windscreen wiper functions

Windscreen wipers performance in differ-

ent situations

The activated position provi-

If the vehicle is at a

To ensure the headlight washers work cor-

rectly in winter, any snow which has got into

the bumper jet supports should be cleaned

away. If necessary, remove snow with an an-

ti-icing spray.

sionally changes to the previ-

standstill

ous position.

The air conditioner comes on

for approximately 30 seconds

During automatic

wipe

in air recirculation mode to pre-

vent the smell of the wind-

screen washer fluid entering

the inside the vehicle.

Fig. 157 Rain sensor sensitive surface

Note

The rain sensor controls the frequency of the

windscreen wiper intervals, depending on the

amount of rain››› . The sensitivity of the rain

sensor can be adjusted manually. Manual

wipe››› page 158.

The wiper will try to wipe away any obsta-

cles that are on the windscreen. The wiper

will stop moving if the obstacle blocks its

path. Remove the obstacle and switch the

wiper back on again.

Intervals between wipes de-

pend on the vehicle's speed.

The higher the vehicle speed

the shorter the intervals.

For the interval

wipe

Move the lever to the required position

››› Fig. 156:

Heated windscreen washer jets*

Rain sensor*

The heating only thaws the frozen jets, it does

not thaw the water in the washer hoses.

When the ignition is switched on the heated

windscreen washer jets automatically adjust

the heat depending on the ambient tempera-

ture.

0

1

Rain sensor off.

Rain sensor on; automatic wipe if neces-

sary.

A

Setting sensitivity level of rain sensor

–

Set control to the right: high sensitivity.

–

Set control to the left: low sensitivity.

Headlight wash/wipe system*

When the ignition is switched off and then

back on, the rain sensor stays on and starts

operating again when the windscreen wipers

The headlight washers/wipers clean the

headlight lenses.

After the ignition is switched on, the first and

every fifth time the windscreen washer is

switched on, the headlights are also washed.

1

are in position

and the vehicle is travelling

»

Fig. 156 Windscreen wipers lever: adjust the

at more than 16 km/h (10 mph).

A

rain sensor

.

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Operation

Rain sensor modified behaviour

Note

come into contact with this liquid, it must

be rinsed with large quantities of water. If

necessary, get medial help.

Possible causes of faults and mistaken read-

ings on the sensitive surface››› Fig. 157 of the

rain sensor include:

●

Clean the sensitive surface of the rain

sensor regularly and check the blades for

damage››› Fig. 157 (arrow).

To remove wax and coatings, we recom-

mend a window cleaner containing alco-

hol.

CAUTION

●

Damaged wipers: a film of water on the

In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle

rear vision mirror breaks, an electrolyte flu-

id may leak. This liquid attacks plastic sur-

faces. Clean it with a wet sponge as soon

as possible.

damaged blades may lengthen the activa-

tion time, reduce the washing intervals or re-

sult in a fast and continuous wipe.

●

Insects: insects on the sensor may trigger

the windscreen wiper.

Mirror

●

Salt on the road: in winter, salt spread on

Note

the roads may cause an extra long wipe

when the windscreen is almost dry.

Anti-dazzle rear view mirror

●

If the light incident in the interior rear vi-

sion mirror is obstructed (e.g. with the sun

blind*), the anti-dazzle rear vision mirror

with automatic setting will not operate per-

fectly.

It is dangerous to drive if you cannot see

clearly through the rear window.

●

Dirt: dry dust, wax, coating on glass (Lotus

effect) or traces of detergent (car wash) may

reduce the effectiveness of the rain sensor or

make it react more slowly, later or not at all.

Rear view mirror with automatic anti-daz-

zle function*

●

When the interior lights are on or reverse

●

Windscreen crack: the impact of a stone

gear engaged, the mirrors do not darken

with automatic adjustment for anti-dazzle

position.

The anti-dazzle function is activated every

time the ignition is switched on.

will trigger a single wipe cycle with the rain

sensor on. Next the rain sensor detects the re-

duction in the sensitive surface area and

adapts accordingly. The behaviour of the

sensor will vary with the size of the damage

caused by the stone.

When the anti-dazzle function is enabled, the

interior rear vision mirror will darken auto-

matically according to the amount of light it

receives. The anti-dazzle function is cancel-

led if reverse gear is engaged.

WARNING

The rain sensor may not detect enough rain

to switch on the wipers.

WARNING

In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle

rear vision mirror breaks, an electrolyte flu-

id may leak. This could cause irritation to

the skin, eyes and respiratory organs. If you

●

If necessary, switch on the wipers man-

ually when water on the windscreen ob-

structs visibility.

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Lights and visibility

●

If necessary, correct the right-hand rear-

Adjusting the exterior rear-view

mirrors

CAUTION

If one of the mirror housings is knocked

out of position (e.g. when parking), the mir-

rors must first be fully retracted with the

electric control. Do not readjust the mirror

housing by hand, as this will interfere with

the mirror adjuster function.

view mirror: rotate the control to position R¹⁾.

●

In the Easy Connect system the exterior

mirrors can be adjusted using the  button

and the SETTINGSfunction button.

Fold the rearview mirrors when locking the

vehicle*

●

Before washing the vehicle in an auto-

matic car wash, please make sure to re-

tract the exterior mirrors to prevent them

from being damaged. Electrically retracta-

ble exterior mirrors must not be folded in or

out by hand. Always use the electrical

power control.

The Easy Connect system, the  > SET-

TINGS > Mirrors and windscreen wip-

erscan be used to have the exterior mirrors

fold in when the vehicle is parked and locked

›››

 ^{page 36.}

Fig. 158 Driver door: control for the exterior

When the vehicle is locked with the remote

control, the exterior mirrors are retracted au-

tomatically. When the vehicle is opened with

the remote control, the exterior mirrors are

deployed automatically.

mirror.

Note

Read the additional information carefully

If the electrical adjustment should fail to

operate, both of the mirrors can be adjus-

ted by hand by lightly pressing the edge of

the mirror glass.

›››

 ^{page 22}

Synchronized regulation of the exterior

mirrors

WARNING

●

In the Settings - Conveniencemenu,

Convex or wide-angle* exterior mirrors

give a larger field of vision. However, they

make objects look smaller and further

away than they really are. If you use these

mirrors to estimate the distance to vehicles

behind you when changing lane, you could

misjudge the distance. Risk of accident!

select whether or not the exterior mirrors

should move in synchronisation.

1)

●

Turn the knob to position L .

●

Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror. The

right exterior mirror will be adjusted at the

same time (synchronised).

1)

Regulation in right-hand drive vehicles is sym-

metrical.

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Operation

Electric driver's seat adjustment*

Adjusting the front head restraints

Seats and head restraints

Read the additional information carefully

Adjusting the seats and

headrests

›››

 ^{page 20}

 ^{page 21}

Adjust the head restraint›››

 ^{page 21 so}

WARNING

that as far as possible the top of the head re-

straint is level with the top of your head. When

this is not possible, try to get as close as pos-

sible to this position.

●

If the electric front seats are used negli-

Manual adjustment of the seats

gently or without paying due attention, it

can cause serious injury.

Read the additional information carefully

●

The front seats can also be electrically

›››

 ^{page 20}

adjusted when the ignition is switched off.

Never leave a child or any other person

who may need help in the vehicle.

WARNING

Adjustment of the rear head re-

straints

The safe driving chapter contains impor-

tant information, tips, suggestions and

warnings that you should read and observe

for your own safety and the safety of your

passengers››› page 64.

●

In the event of an emergency, electrical

adjustment can be stopped by pressing

any control.

CAUTION

WARNING

To avoid damaging the electrical compo-

nents of the front seats, please refrain from

kneeling on the seat or applying sharp

pressure at a single point to the seat cush-

ion and backrest.

●

Adjust the front seats only when the vehi-

cle is stationary. Failure to follow this in-

struction could result in an accident.

●

Be careful when adjusting the seat

height. Careless or uncontrolled adjust-

ment can cause injuries.

Note

Fig. 159 Rear centre head restraint: release

point.

●

It may not be possible to electrically ad-

●

The front seat backrests must not be re-

just the seat if the vehicle battery is very

low.

clined for driving. Otherwise, seat belts and

the airbag system might not protect as

they should, with the subsequent danger of

injury.

When transporting people in the back seat,

place the head restraints of the occupied

seats at a minimum of the next socket up

●

If the engine is started while the seats are

being electrically adjusted, the adjustment

will stop.

›››

.

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Seats and head restraints

Adjusting the head restraints

should not be possible to remove the head

restraint from the backrest.

Seat heating

–

To set the head restraint higher, grasp the

sides with both hands and move it upwards,

until you see it engage.

–

Move the backrest until it engages properly

›››

.

–

To set the head restraint lower down, press

WARNING

1

the

››› Fig. 159 button and move it down-

●

wards.

Please observe the general notes

››› page 69.

●

Removing the head restraint

Remove the rear head restraints only

when it is necessary for the placement of a

child seat››› page 81. After removing a child

seat, remount the head restraint immedi-

ately. Travelling with the head restraints re-

moved or improperly adjusted increases

the risk of severe injuries.

To remove the head restraint, the corre-

sponding backrest must be partially folded

forward.

Fig. 160 On the centre console: front seats

heating switch

The seat cushions can be heated electrically

when the ignition is switched on. The backrest

is also heated in some versions.

–

Unlock the backrest››› page 165.

–

Move the head restraint upwards until it ar-

rives to the top.

The seat heating should not be engaged in

any of the following conditions:

–

1

Press button

››› Fig. 159, while simulta-

Seat functions

Introduction

WARNING

2

neously pressing on the security hole

●

The seat is unoccupied.

The seat has a covering.

There is a child seat installed in the seat.

The seat cushion is wet or damp.

The indoor or outdoor temperature is great-

er than 25°C (77°F).

››› Fig. 159 with a flat screwdriver a maxi-

mum of 5 mm wide, and remove the head

restraint.

●

Move the backrest until it engages properly

●

›››

.

Inappropriate use of the seat functions can

cause severe injuries.

●

Fitting the head restraint

●

Assume the proper sitting position before

your trip and remain in it throughout. This

also applies to the other occupants.

To mount the external head restraints, the

corresponding backrest must be partially fol-

ded forward.

Activate

Press the button  or . Seat heating is

switched on fully.

●

Always keep hands, fingers, feet and oth-

»

er parts of the body away from the operat-

ing radius and the adjustment of seats.

–

Unlock the backrest››› page 165.

–

Insert the head restraint bars into the

guides until they perceptibly engage. It

163

Operation

Adjusting the heating output

Adjusting the centre armrest

●

Do not sit on the seat with clothing that is

wet or damp.

●

–

Press the button  or  repeatedly until the

desired temperature is reached.

To adjust the tilt, lift the armrest from the

starting position so that it is engaged.

Do not leave clothing that is wet or damp

on the seat.

●

–

To return the armrest to the starting posi-

tion, remove the armrest from the upper

fixed position and lower it.

Deactivating

Do not spill liquid on the seat.

Press the button  or  until all the warning

lamps switch off.

CAUTION

To avoid damaging the heating elements

The armrest can be moved backwards and

forwards.

●

WARNING

of the seat heaters, please do not kneel on

the seat or apply sharp pressure to a single

point on the seat cushion or backrest.

Children and people who cannot perceive

pain or temperature because of medica-

tions, paralysis or chronic diseases (e.g.

diabetes) or have a limited perception of

these, may suffer burns to the back, but-

tocks or legs when using seat heating, an

occurrence that may entail a very lengthy

recovery period or from which it may not be

possible to recover fully. Seek medical ad-

vice if you have doubts regarding your

health.

●

Liquids, sharps objects and insulating

materials (e.g. covers or child seats) can

damage the seat heating.

●

In the event of smells, switch off the seat

heating immediately and have it inspected

by a specialised workshop.

For the sake of the environment

●

People with limited pain and temperature

The seat heating should remain on only

when needed. Otherwise, it is an unneces-

sary fuel waste.

thresholds must never use seat heating.

●

If an abnormality in the device's temper-

ature control is detected, have it checked

by a specialist workshop.

Front centre armrest

WARNING

The centre armrest can be adjusted to vari-

ous levels.

If the fabric of the cushion is wet, this can

adversely affect the operation of the seat

heating, increasing the risk of burns.

●

Make sure the seat cushion is dry prior to

using the seat heater.

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Seats and head restraints

●

When the rear seat backrest is lowered no-

body else can travel in the corresponding

seats (not even a child).

It should not be possible to see the red

Folding down and lifting the rear

seat backrest

2

mark of the unlock button

●

.

The backrest must be properly engaged.

Lowering the rear seat backrest with the

unlock button

WARNING

Serious injuries can be caused if the rear

seat backrest is lowered or lifted without

due care and attention.

●

Lower the head restraint properly.

●

1

Push the unlock button››› Fig. 161

for-

wards and at the same time lift the backrest.

●

Never lower or lift the rear seat backrest

while driving.

●

The rear seat backrest is not engaged

●

Do no trap or damage the seat belt when

raising the rear seat backrest.

2

when the red marking of the button

ble.

is visi-

●

When lowering or lifting the rear seat

backrest, keep your hands, fingers, feet

and other body parts out of its path.

Fig. 161 On the rear seat backrest: release

Lowering the rear seat backrest with the

remote release lever

1

2

button ; red mark

.

●

For the rear seat belts to offer the neces-

●

Lower the head restraint properly.

sary protection all the parts of the rear

backrest must be properly engaged. This is

particularly important in the case of the

centre rear seat. If someone is seated in a

seat whose backrest is not properly engag-

ed they will fly forward, along with the

backrest, during an accident or a sudden

driving or braking manoeuvre.

●

Open the rear lid.

●

Pull the remote release lever of the left part

1

2

››› Fig. 162

or right part

of the backrest

in the direction of the arrow. The released

part of the rear seat backrest is folded auto-

matically down and forwards.

●

If this occurs, close the rear lid.

●

2

A red signal on button

warns that the

backrest is not engaged. Always check

that the red marking is not visible when the

backrest is in the upright position.

The rear seat backrest is not engaged when

Fig. 162 In the trunk: levers for remote release

2

the red marking of the button››› Fig. 161

is

1

2

of the left part

seat backrest.

and right part

of the rear

visible.

●

When the rear seat backrest is lowered or

Folding up the rear seat backrest

●

is not properly engaged nobody else can

travel in the corresponding seats (not even

a child).

The rear seat backrest is split and each part

be lowered separately to extend the luggage

compartment.

Lift the backrest and press it firmly into the

»

lock until it engages›››

.

165

Operation

CAUTION

WARNING

The drawers will hold a maximum weight

of 1.5 kg.

Transport and practical

equipment

●

Serious damage can be caused to the vehi-

cle and other objects if the rear seat back-

rest is lowered or lifted without due care

and attention.

●

Do not drive with the drawer cover open.

Storage compartments

There is an injury risk for passengers if the

cargo is released in case of sudden braking

or an accident.

●

Before lowering the rear seat backrest,

always adjust the front seats so that nei-

ther the head restraints nor the cushions of

the rear backrest can hit them.

Storage areas under the front

seats*

Fig. 163 Storage compartment under the front

seats.

There is a storage compartment with a cover

under each front seat.

The drawer* is opened by pulling on the han-

dle of the cover››› Fig. 163.

To close the drawer, press the cover until it

locks into position.

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Transport and practical equipment

Folding the table

Folding table*

Drink holders

●

Push the table downwards, as much as you

can.

Folding the table or adjusting its inclina-

tion

The foldable table can be used at different

inclinations.

●

Press the unlocking lever under the table

1

››› Fig. 165

●

and keep it that way.

Adjust: Adjust the inclination of the table by

Fig. 164 Left-hand front seat: folding table.

Fig. 166 Centre console: drinks holder.

pressing the lever.

●

Fold: Push the table downwards while

Front drink holders

pressing the lever.

–

Place drinks in the holder››› Fig. 166.

Placement of two drinks is possible. There is

also the possibility of placing larger plastic

bottles in the trims of the doors.

Drink holder

2

A drink holder is built into the folding table

.

With the foldable table extended, remove the

WARNING

Do not place any hot drinks in the drink

holder while the vehicle is moving. Hot

drinks could spill and cause burns, which

may cause an accident.

2

drink holder

following the direction of the

●

arrow. To store the drink holder, insert it into

the table against the direction of the arrow.

Fig. 165 Left-hand front seat: folding table

WARNING

The table must always be closed while

driving to decrease the risk of injuries.

with drinks holder.

●

Do not use hard china cups or glasses.

These could cause injury in the event of an

accident.

Depending on the model version, at the rear

of the front seats, there may be “plane-style”

folding tables for the passengers in the rear

seats to use.

CAUTION

You should avoid putting open drinks con-

tainers in the drink holders. The drinks

»

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Operation

●

could otherwise spill over and cause dam-

age to e.g. the electrical equipment or the

seat covers.

WARNING

Do not use clothes hangers to hang up

the clothing, as this could interfere with the

function of the head-protection airbags.

The cover of the glove compartment should

always be closed while driving. Failure to

follow this instruction could result in an ac-

cident.

Glove compartment

Other storage compartments

You will find more object holders, compart-

ments and supports in other parts of the vehi-

cle:

●

In the top of the glove compartment in vehi-

cles that do not have a CD reader. The load

of the compartment should not exceed 1.2 kg.

●

In the centre console under the centre arm-

rest*.

Fig. 167 Glove compartment

●

Coat hooks in the door frames›››

.

Opening/closing

●

Other storage compartments are found in

–

To open the glove compartment, pull the

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

seats.

handle in the direction of the arrow.

–

To close the glove compartment, move the

cover upwards until it engages.

WARNING

●

Please make sure that any items of cloth-

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the CD

player is located in the glove compartment.

Separate operating instructions are enclosed

for this equipment in the corresponding In-

struction Manual.

ing hanging from the coat hooks do not ob-

struct your view to the rear.

●

The coat hooks should only be used for

lightweight clothing. Do not leave any

heavy or sharp objects in the pockets.

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Transport and practical equipment

tions exclusively for charging or as a power

socket.

Power sockets

These USB ports are located at the rear of

the console, between the front seats

››› Fig. 168 . These connectors can work at

a maximum power of up to 10.5 W per port.

They are not intended for file playback.

WARNING

The power socket works only when the igni-

tion is on. Improper use may cause serious

injury or even fire. Children should there-

fore not be left in the vehicle unattended if

the button is also left behind. Otherwise

there is a possibility that they may be in-

jured.

Fig. 169 Detailed view of the side trim in the

boot: 12-volt power socket.

In the centre console

–

Remove the cap located on the centre con-

sole of the socket››› Fig. 168. .

Insert the plug of the electrical appliance

into the power socket.

–

CAUTION

Always use the correct type of plugs to

avoid damaging the sockets.

In the luggage compartment*

–

Lift the power socket cover››› Fig. 169.

Fig. 168  Centre console: front 12 volt power

socket.  Rear of the centre console: USB

sockets.

–

Insert the plug of the electrical appliance

Note

into the power socket.

●

The use of electrical appliances with the

engine switched off will cause a battery

discharge.

Electrical equipment can be connected to

the 12 volt power socket. The appliances con-

nected to each power socket must not ex-

ceed a power rating of 120 Watt.

●

Should the connected appliance over-

heat, immediately switch it off and discon-

nect it from the socket.

●

USB power sockets

Before switching the ignition on or off, un-

»

plug the appliances from the USB ports to

Depending on the equipment and the coun-

try, the vehicle may also have USB connec-

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Operation

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protect them from any damage caused by

fluctuations in voltage.

Use suitable straps to secure heavy ob-

Note

jects.

●

Air circulation in the vehicle helps reduce

During sudden manoeuvres or accidents,

fogging of the windows. Used air escapes

through ventilation slits in the side trim of

the luggage compartment. Ensure that the

ventilation slots are never covered.

loose objects can be thrown forward, injur-

ing vehicle occupants or passers-by. This

increased risk of injury will be further in-

creased if a loose object is struck by an in-

flating airbag. If this happens, objects may

shoot outward like a missile. Risk of fatal in-

jury.

Storing objects

●

Straps for securing the load to the fas-

tening rings are commercially available

from accessory shops.

Loading the luggage compartment

All luggage and other loose objects must be

safely secured in the luggage compartment.

Unsecured objects which shift back and forth

could impair the driving safety or driving

characteristics of the vehicle by shifting the

centre of gravity.

●

Please note that the centre of gravity

may shift when transporting heavy objects;

this may affect vehicle handling and lead

to an accident. Therefore, it is essential to

adjust your speed and driving style ac-

cordingly, to avoid accidents.

–

Distribute the load evenly in the luggage

compartment.

●

Never exceed the allowed axle weights or

allowed maximum weight. If said weights

are exceeded, the driving characteristics of

the vehicle may change, leading to acci-

dents, injuries and damage to the vehicle.

–

Place heavy objects as far forward as pos-

sible in the luggage compartment.

–

Place the heavy objects first.

●

Never leave your vehicle unattended, es-

–

Secure heavy objects to the fitted fastening

rings››› page 172.

pecially when the rear lid is open. Children

could climb into the luggage compartment,

closing the door behind them; they will be

trapped and run the risk of death.

WARNING

●

Never allow children to play in or around

●

Loose luggage and other objects in the

the vehicle. Close and lock all the doors

and the rear lid when you leave the vehicle.

Before you lock the vehicle, make sure that

there are no adults or children in the vehi-

cle.

luggage compartment could cause serious

injuries.

●

Always stow objects in the luggage com-

partment and secure them on the fastening

rings.

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