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Seats and stowage

The importance of correct seat adjustment

Proper seat adjustment optimises the level of protection

offered by seat belts and airbags.

Your vehicle has five passenger places, two individual front seats and three

places on the rear seat. Each seat is equipped with a three-point seat belt.

The driver seat and front passenger seat can be adjusted in many ways to suit

the physical requirements of the vehicle occupants. The correct seat position

is very important for:

• fast and easy operation of all controls on the instrument panel,

• relaxed posture that does not cause drowsiness,

• safe driving ⇒ page 7,

• and to ensure that the seat belts and airbag system provide maximum

protection ⇒ page 19.

WARNING

• If the driver and passengers assume improper sitting positions, they

may sustain critical injuries.

• Never transport more people than there are seats available in the

vehicle.

• Every occupant in the vehicle must properly fasten and wear the seat

belt belonging to his or her seat. Children must be protected with an appro-

priate child restraint system ⇒ page 46, “Child safety”.

• The front seats and all head restraints must always be adjusted to body

size and the seat belt must always be properly adjusted to provide you and

your passengers with optimum protection.

• Always keep your feet in the footwell when the vehicle is moving; never

rest them on the dash panel, out of the window or on the seat. This also

applies to passengers. An incorrect sitting position exposes you to an

increased risk of injury in the event of a braking manoeuvre or an accident.

If the airbag is triggered, you could sustain severe injuries due to an incor-

rect sitting position.

• It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance

of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. If this minimum

distance is not respected, the airbag will not provide the intended protec-

tion and there is a fatality risk! Always ensure the maximum possible

distance between the driver and the steering wheel as well as between the

passenger and the dash panel.

• Adjust the driver or front passenger seat only when the vehicle is

stationary. Otherwise your seat could move unexpectedly while the vehicle

is moving. This could increase the risk of an accident and therefore injury.

In addition, while adjusting your seat, you will assume an incorrect sitting

position. Risk of fatal accidents.

• Special guidelines apply to installing a child seat on the front

passenger seat. When installing a child seat, observe the warning note in

the ⇒ page 46, “Child safety”.

WARNING (continued)

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Head restraints

Correct adjustment of head restraints

Properly adjusted head restraints are an important part of

occupant protection and can reduce the risk of injuries in

most accident situations.

– Adjust the head restraint 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 your head and, as a very minimum at eye level

⇒ fig. 89 and ⇒ fig. 90.

Adjusting the head restraints ⇒ page 126.

WARNING

• Travelling with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted

increases the risk of severe injuries.

• Improperly adjusted head restraints could lead to death in the event of

a collision or accident.

• Incorrectly adjusted head restraints also increase the risk of injury

during sudden or unexpected driving or braking manoeuvres.

• The head restraints must always be adjusted according to the occu-

pant's size.

Fig. 89 Viewed from in

front: Properly adjusted

head restraints and

proper belt adjustment

Fig. 90 Viewed from side:

Properly adjusted head

restraints and proper belt

adjustment

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Removing or adjusting head restraints

The head restraints can be adjusted by moving them up and

down.

Adjusting height (front seats)

– Press the button on the side and pull upwards to the desired

position.

– To lower the head restraint, press the button and push head

restraint downwards.

– Make sure that it engages securely into position.

Adjusting height (rear seats)

– Press the button on the side and pull upwards to the desired

position.

– To lower the head restraint, press the button and push head

restraint downwards.

– Make sure that the head restraint engages securely in one of its

positions ⇒ page 14.

Angle adjustment (front seats)

– Press the head restraint forward or back to the required position.

Removing the head restraint

– Push the head restraint up as far as it will go.

– Press the button ⇒ fig. 91 (arrow).

– Pull head restraint out of fitting without releasing the button.

Fitting the head restraint

– Insert the head restraint into the guides on the rear backrest.

– Push head restraint down.

– Adjust the head restraint to suit body size ⇒ page 14 and

⇒ page 13.

WARNING

• Never drive if the head restraints have been removed. Risk of injury.

• Never drive if the head restraints are in an unsuitable position, there is

a risk of serious injury.

• After refitting the head restraint, you must always adjust it properly for

height to achieve optimal protection.

• Please observe the safety warnings ⇒ page 125, “Correct adjustment

of head restraints”.

Fig. 91 Adjusting and

removing the head

restraints

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Electric Front seats

Adjustment of the front seats

The control elements in ⇒ fig. 92 are mirrored for the front right-

hand seat.

Adjusting the seat forwards and backwards

– Pull up the grip and move the seat forwards or backwards.

– Then release the grip and move the seat further until the

catch engages.

Adjusting the seat height*

– Pull the lever up or push down (several times if necessary) from

its home position. This adjusts the seat height in stages.

Adjusting the backrest angle

– Take your weight off the backrest and turn the hand wheel.

Adjusting the lumbar support*

– Take your weight off the backrest and turn the hand wheel to

adjust the lumbar support.

The backrest curvature of the cushioned area is determined by the settings

made in the lumbar region. This supports the natural curvature of the spine

very effectively.

WARNING

• Never adjust the driver or front passenger seat while the vehicle is in

motion. While adjusting your seat, you will assume an incorrect sitting

position. Risk of fatal accidents. Adjust the driver or front passenger seat

only when the vehicle is stationary.

• To reduce the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger during

sudden braking manoeuvres or an accident, never drive with the backrest

tilted far to the rear. The maximum protection of the seat belt can be

achieved only when the backrests are in an upright position and the driver

and front passenger have properly adjusted their seat belts. The further

the backrests are tilted to the rear, the greater the risk of injury due to

improper positioning of the belt web!

• Exercise caution when adjusting the seat height or forwards/back-

wards position. Injuries can be caused if the backrest is tilted without due

care and attention.

Fig. 92 Front left seat

controls

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Heated seats* 

The front seat cushions and backrests can be heated electri-

cally.

– Turn the appropriate thumb wheel ⇒ fig. 93 to switch on the seat

heating. The seat heating is switched off in the 0 position.

The seat heating only works when the ignition is switched on. The left thumb

wheel controls the left seat and the right thumb wheel the right seat.

Caution

To avoid damaging the heating elements, please do not kneel on the seat or

apply sharp pressure at a single point to the seat cushion and backrest.

Rear seat bench

Fold down the seat back

– Pull the release button on the backrest (sectioned backrest)

forwards in the direction of the arrow

– Fold down the backrest . The rear head restraints may have to be

removed before folding the seat forwards if the front seats have

been moved far back ⇒ page 126.

Fig. 93 Thumb wheel for

the front seat heating

Fig. 94 Folding the seat

backrests down

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Folding up the seat back

– Fold the backrest back and push the backrest firmly into the lock.

The red marking should no longer be visible ⇒ fig. 95.

WARNING

• Please be careful when raising the backrest! Injuries can be caused if

the backrest is moved without due care and attention.

Stowage compartments

Stowage compartment on the front passenger side

The compartment can be opened by pulling the lever ⇒ fig. 96.

WARNING

Always keep the stowage compartment cover closed while the vehicle is in

motion to reduce the risk of injury during a sudden braking manoeuvre or

in the event of an accident.

The centre console with drinks holder

The centre console has a drinks holder.

Fig. 95 Folding up the

rear seat back

Fig. 96 Passenger side:

Stowage compartment

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Stowage compartment under the left hand side front seat*

There is a stowage locker with a cover under the front left

hand side seat.

The locker* ⇒ fig. 97 is opened by pulling on the cover.

There are two open positions of 15 and 60 degrees depending on the pres-

sure applied to the cover. In the 60 degree position, the cover will collapse if

too much pressure is applied.

To close the locker, press the cover until it locks into position.

WARNING

• The locker will hold a maximum weight of 1.5 kg.

• Do not drive with the locker cover open. There is an injury risk for

passengers if the contents are released in case of sudden braking or an

accident.

Stowage compartment with the CD charger*

The CD* loader is located under the front right hand seat.

To access the loader

– Open the external cover by operating the button on this cover.

– Pull the sliding internal cover to the right.

– Press the “EJECT” button.

– To close the compartment, reverse the procedure.

WARNING

• Do not close the external cover with the loader cover open.

Other stowage areas

Other stowage areas can be found:

• in the centre console,

• in the side trims of the luggage compartment,

The hooks for hanging are found on the pillar between the front and rear side

windows.

WARNING

• Do not store loose objects on the dashboard. These objects could be

flung through the passenger compartment when the vehicle is moving (e.g.

while accelerating, braking or cornering) and distract the driver. Risk of

accident.

Fig. 97 Stowage area

under the front seats

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• Ensure that no objects can fall from the centre console or other stowage

areas into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. In the event of a

sudden braking manoeuvre, you will not be able to use the brake, clutch or

accelerator. Risk of accident.

• Clothing hung on the coat hooks must not restrict the driver's view.

Risk of accident. The coat hooks are intended only for use with light arti-

cles of clothing. Do not leave any hard, sharp or heavy objects in hanging

articles of clothing. During sudden braking manoeuvres or accidents, espe-

cially those involving airbag deployment, these objects could injure the

vehicle occupants.

Front drinks holders

On the centre console, in front of the gear lever, there are two drink holders

⇒ fig. 98.

WARNING

• Never place hot drinks in the bottle holder. During normal or sudden

driving manoeuvres, sudden braking or an accident, the hot drink could be

spilled. Danger of scalding.

• Never use rigid materials (for example, glass or ceramic), these could

cause injury in the case of an accident.

Ashtrays*, cigarette lighter* and electrical

sockets

Ashtray*

Opening and closing the ashtray

– To open the ashtray, lift the cover ⇒ fig. 99.

WARNING (continued)

Fig. 98 Front drinks

holder

Fig. 99 Ashtray located

in the front drinks holder

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–To close, lower the cover.

Emptying the ashtray

– Extract the ashtray and empty.

WARNING

Never put paper in the ashtray. Hot ash could ignite the paper in the

ashtray.

Cigarette lighter*

– Press on the cigarette lighter ⇒ fig. 100 to activate it ⇒ .

– Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly.

– Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the cigarette on the

glowing coil.

WARNING

• Improper use of the cigarette lighter can lead to serious injuries or start

a fire.

• Take care when using the cigarette lighter. Carelessness or negligence

when using the cigarette lighter can cause burns, risk of injury.

• The cigarette lighter also works when the ignition is off and when the

ignition key is removed. To avoid the risk of fire, never leave children unsu-

pervised in the vehicle.

Fig. 100 The cigarette

lighter is located in the

electric socket on the

front of the centre console

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Electrical sockets

Electrical equipment can be connected to any of the 12 volt

sockets.

Electrical accessories may be connected to the 12 volt socket in the front

centre console ⇒ fig. 101 or to that of the rear centre console ⇒ fig. 102 in

the passenger compartment and to the socket in the luggage compartment*.

The appliances connected to each socket must not exceed a power rating of

120 Watt.

WARNING

The electrical sockets and any appliances connected to them are also func-

tional with the ignition switched off and the key removed. Improper use of

the sockets or electrical accessories can lead to serious injuries or cause a

fire. To avoid the risk of injury, never leave children unsupervised in the

vehicle.

Note

• Using electrical appliances with the engine switched off will drain the

battery.

• Before using any electrical accessories, see the instructions on

⇒ page 186.

Fig. 101 Socket, centre

console, front

Fig. 102 Socket, centre

console, rear

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First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire

extinguisher

Warning triangle

The emergency warning triangle can be fitted in the side lining of the boot.

Note

• The warning triangle is not part of the vehicle's standard equipment.

First-aid kit and fire extinguisher

The first-aid kit * can be housed in a stowage box in the left side lining of the

luggage compartment.

The fire extinguisher* is fastened to the luggage compartment carpet with

velcro.

Note

• The first-aid kit and the fire extinguisher are not part of the vehicle's

standard equipment.

• The first aid kit must comply with legal requirements.

• Observe the expiry date of the contents of the first aid kit. You should

purchase a new first-aid kit as soon as possible after the shelf-life date of the

first-aid kit has expired.

• The fire extinguisher must comply with legal requirements.

• Ensure that the fire extinguisher is fully functional. The fire extinguisher

should, therefore, be checked regularly. The sticker on the fire extinguisher

will inform you of the next date for checking.

• Before acquiring accessories and emergency equipment see the instruc-

tions on ⇒ page 186.

Luggage compartment

Stowing luggage

All luggage must be securely stowed.

Please observe the following points to ensure the vehicle handles

well at all times:

– Distribute the load as evenly as possible.

– Place heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compartment

as possible.

Fig. 103 Housing for the

emergency warning

triangle in the boot

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– Secure luggage in the luggage compartment with suitable straps

on the fastening rings.

WARNING

• Loose luggage and other loose items in the vehicle can cause serious

injuries.

• Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly move and

change the way the vehicle handles.

• During sudden manoeuvres or accidents, loose objects in the

passenger compartment can be flung forward, injuring vehicle occupants.

• Always store objects in the luggage compartment and secure with suit-

able straps. This is especially important for heavy objects.

• When you transport heavy objects, always keep in mind that a change

in the centre of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle handling.

• Please observe information on safe driving ⇒ page 7, “Safe driving”.

Caution

Hard objects on the shelf could chafe against the wires of the heating

element in the rear window and cause damage.

Note

The ventilation slots in front of the rear side windows must not be covered as

this would prevent stale air being extracted from the vehicle.

Luggage compartment cover

Removing the cover

–Disengage the loops ⇒ fig. 104 from the allotments .

– Extract the cover from its allotment, in its rest position and pull

outwards.

WARNING

Do not place heavy or hard objects on the luggage compartment cover, this

will endanger the vehicle occupants in case of sudden braking.

Note

• Ensure that, when placing items of clothing on the luggage compartment

cover, that rear visibility is not reduced.

Fig. 104 Luggage

compartment cover

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Roof carrier*

Please observe the following points if you intend to carry loads on the roof:

• For safety reasons, only luggage racks and accessories supplied by offi-

cial SEAT Service should be used.

• It is imperative to precisely follow the fitting instructions included for the

rack, taking special care when fitting the front bar in the allotments designed

for this and the rear bar between the marks on the upper part of the rear door

frame while respecting the correct direction of travel indicated in the installa-

tion manual. Not following these instructions may lead to paintwork damage

or marks on the bodywork.

• Pay special attention to the tightening torque of the attachment bolts and

check them following a short journey. If necessary, retighten the bolts and

check them at regular intervals.

• Distribute the load evenly. A maximum load of 40 kg only is permitted for

each roof carrier system support bar, the load must be distributed evenly over

the entire length. However, the maximum load permitted for the entire roof

(including the support system) of 75 kg must not be exceeded nor should the

total weight of the vehicle be exceeded. See the chapter on “Technical Data”.

• When transporting heavy or large objects on the roof, any change in the

normal vehicle behaviour due to a change in the centre of gravity or an

increased wind resistance must be taken into account. For this reason, a suit-

able speed and driving style must be used.

• For those vehicles fitted with a sunroof*, ensure that it does not contact

the load on the roof carrier system when opened.

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