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Operation

part of the rear seat backrest is folded auto-

matically down and forwards.

backrest is lowered or lifted without due

care and attention.

Transport and practical

equipment

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If this occurs, close the rear lid.

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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.

The rear seat backrest is not engaged when

Storage compartments

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the red marking of the button Fig. 163

is

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visible.

Storage areas under the front

seats*

Lowering the rear seat backrest

with the remote release lever

3 Applies to the model: LEON ST

Fig. 165 Storage compartment under the front

seats.

There is a storage compartment with a cover

under each front seat.

Fig. 164 In the trunk: levers for remote release

1

2

of the left part

seat backrest.

and right part

of the rear

The drawer* is opened by pulling on the han-

dle of the cover Fig. 165.

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Lower the head restraint properly.

Open the rear lid.

To close the drawer, press the cover until it

locks into position.

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Pull the remote release lever of the left part

1

2

Fig. 164

or right part

of the backrest

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in the direction of the arrow. The released

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Transport and practical equipment

Drink holders

WARNING

The drawers will hold a maximum weight

of 1.5 kg.

WARNING

The folding trays may not be folded down

whilst the vehicle is in motion and anyone is

seated on the second row of seats. There is

a risk of injury during a sudden braking ma-

noeuvre! The tray must therefore be closed

and properly secured whilst the vehicle is

in motion.

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Do not drive with the drawer cover open.

There is an injury risk for passengers if the

cargo is released in case of sudden braking

or an accident.

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Do not put hot drinks in the drink holders.

During normal or sudden driving manoeu-

vres, sudden braking or an accident, the

hot drink could be spilled. Danger of scald-

ing.

Folding table*

3 Applies to the model: LEON ST

Fig. 167 Centre console: drinks holder.

Front drink holders

CAUTION

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Place drinks in the holder Fig. 167.

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When driving, do not leave open cans in the

cup holders. The drink might be spilt on

braking, for example, and could damage

the vehicle.

Placement of two drinks is possible. There is

also the possibility of placing larger plastic

bottles in the trims of the doors.

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.

Fig. 166 Left-hand front seat: folding table.

Depending on the model version, at the rear

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

folding tables for passengers in the rear

seats.

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Do not use hard china cups or glasses.

These could cause injury in the event of an

accident.

–

To open the tray, open it up in the direction

CAUTION

of the arrow Fig. 166.

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You should avoid putting open drinks con-

tainers in the drink holders. The drinks

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Operation

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could otherwise spill over and cause dam-

age to e.g. the electrical equipment or the

seat covers.

WARNING

The coat hooks should only be used for

lightweight clothing. Do not leave any

heavy or sharp objects in the pockets.

The cover of the glove compartment should

always be closed while driving. Failure to

follow this instruction could result in an ac-

cident.

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Do not use clothes hangers to hang up

the clothing, as this could interfere with the

function of the head-protection airbags.

Glove compartment

Other storage compartments

You will find more object holders, compart-

ments and supports in other parts of the vehi-

cle:

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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. 168 Glove compartment

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In the driver side panel there is a removable

Opening/closing

box for access to fuses and relays. The load

of the compartment should not exceed 0.2

kg.

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To open the glove compartment, pull the

handle in the direction of the arrow.

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Coat hooks in the door frames

Other storage compartments are found in

.

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To close the glove compartment, move the

cover upwards until it engages.

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

seats.

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.

WARNING

●

Please make sure that any items of cloth-

ing hanging from the coat hooks do not ob-

struct your view to the rear.

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Transport and practical equipment

USB power sockets

Power sockets

Depending on the equipment and the coun-

try, the vehicle may also have USB connec-

tions exclusively for charging or as a power

socket.

These USB ports are located at the rear of

the console, between the front seats

Fig. 169 . These connectors can work at

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a maximum power of up to 10.5 W per port.

They are not intended for file playback.

Fig. 170 Detailed view of the side trim in the

boot: 12-volt power socket (applies only to the

LEON ST model).

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.

In the centre console

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Remove the connector located in the cen-

tre console from the power socket

Fig. 169 .

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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 (applies only

to the LEON ST model)

Fig. 169  Centre console: front 12 volt power

socket.  Rear of the centre console: USB

sockets.

–

Lift the power socket cover Fig. 170.

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Insert the plug of the electrical appliance

Note

into the power socket.

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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.

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