Get Safety Guide for Seat Leon 4 Door Fourth Generation (2021-2026)

Safety

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Ensure that all windows provide a clear and

good view of the surroundings.

Always pay attention to traffic and do not

get distracted by passengers or telephone

calls.

Safety

Make sure all luggage is secured

Safe driving

page 139.

Never drive when your driving ability is im-

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

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Make sure that no objects can interfere with

the pedals.

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Advice about driving

Safety first!

Observe traffic laws and speed limits.

Adjust front seat, headrest and mirrors

properly according to your size.

Always reduce your speed as appropriate

for road, traffic and weather conditions.

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Ensure that the passengers in the rear seats

always have the headrests in the in-use po-

When travelling long distances, take breaks

regularly - at least every two hours.

WARNING

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This manual contains important informa-

sition page 134.

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If possible, avoid driving when you are tired

or stressed.

tion about the operation of the vehicle,

both for the driver and the passengers. The

other sections of the on-board documenta-

tion 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 headrests

according to their height.

WARNING

Protect children with appropriate child

seats and properly applied seat belts

Driving under the influence of alcohol,

drugs, medication or narcotics may result

in severe accidents and even loss of life.

page 33.

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Ensure that the on-board documentation

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Assume the correct sitting position. Instruct

your passengers also to assume a proper

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

pecially important when lending or selling

the vehicle to another person.

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Alcohol, drugs, medication and narcotics

may significantly alter perception, affect

reaction times and safety while driving,

which could result in the loss of control of

the vehicle.

sitting position page 15.

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Fasten your seat belt securely. Instruct your

passengers also to fasten their seat belts

properly page 18.

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Before driving

For your own safety and the safety of your

passengers, always note the following points

before every trip:

Safety equipment

Factors influencing safety

Never put your safety or the safety of your

passengers in danger. In the event of an acci-

dent, the safety equipment may reduce the

As a driver, you are responsible for yourself

and your passengers.

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Make sure that the vehicle's lights and turn

signals are working properly.

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Check tyre pressure.

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Safe driving

risk of injury. The following points cover part

of the safety equipment in your SEAT¹⁾:

Safety is everyone's business!

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three-point seat belts,

Correct sitting position of

vehicle occupants

belt tension limiters for the front and rear

side seats,

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belt tensioners for the front and rear side

seats,

Correct position on the seat

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front airbags,

knee and central driver airbags

side airbags in the front seat backrests,

side airbags in the rear seat backrests,

head-protection airbags,

Fig. 8 Correct belt web and headrest positions

The correct sitting positions for the driver and

passengers are shown below.

If your physical constitution prevents you

from maintaining the correct sitting position,

contact a specialised workshop for help with

any special devices. The seat belt and airbag

can only provide optimum protection if a cor-

rect sitting position is adopted. SEAT recom-

mends taking your car in for technical serv-

ice.

“ISOFIX” anchor points on the front passen-

ger seat and on the rear seats for child seats

with the “ISOFIX” system,

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height-adjustable front headrests,

rear headrests with in-use position and

Fig. 7 The correct distance between the driver

and the steering wheel must be at least 25 cm

(10 inches).

non-use position,

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adjustable steering column.

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:

The safety equipment mentioned above

works together to provide you and your pas-

sengers with the best possible protection in

the event of an accident. However, these

safety systems can only be effective if you

and your passengers are sitting in a correct

position and use this equipment properly.

Valid for all vehicle occupants:

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Adjust the headrest so that its upper edge is

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

1)

Depending on the version/market.

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as close as possible to the same level as the

top of your head and under no circumstances

below eye level. Keep the back of your neck

Adjust the height of the seat so that you

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Before starting the car, all passengers

can reach the top of the steering wheel.

must be sitting in a correct position and

stay like that for the entire journey. This al-

so applies to a correct use of the seat belt.

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Always keep both feet in the footwell so

as close as possible to the headrest Fig. 8.

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that you have the vehicle under control at all

times.

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Short people must lower the headrest com-

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The maximum amount of people in the

pletely, even if your head is below its upper

edge.

vehicle is the same as the amount of seats

with seat belts.

For the passenger, the following applies:

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For children, always use a certified pro-

tection system, certified and suited for their

weight and height page 33.

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Tall people must raise the headrest com-

pletely.

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Move the seat backrest to an almost up-

right position so that your back rests com-

pletely against it.

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Always keep your feet in the footwell while

the vehicle is in motion.

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While driving, always keep your feet in

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Move the seat as far back as possible (mini-

the footwell. Never place them over the

seat or the dashboard, for example, or out-

side the window. Otherwise the airbag and

seat belt may offer insufficient protection

and also increase the risk of injury in the

event of an accident.

mum 25 cm between the chest and the dash-

board check translation). If you are sitting

closer than 25 cm, the airbag system cannot

protect you properly.

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Adjust and fasten your seat belt correctly

page 21.

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The following also applies to the driver:

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Move the seat backrest to an almost up-

right position so that your back rests com-

pletely against it.

Number of seats

Risks of sitting in an incorrect posi-

tion

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Move the steering wheel so it is at least

25 cm (10 inches) away from the sternum

Fig. 7 and you can hold it with both hands

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

the rear. All seats are equipped with a safety

belt.

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If seat belts are worn incorrectly or not at all,

the risk of severe or lethal injuries increases.

Seat belts can provide optimal protection on-

ly if the belt web is properly worn. Incorrect

sitting positions substantially reduce the pro-

tective function of seat belts and, therefore,

increase the risk of severe or even lethal inju-

ries. The risk of severe or fatal injuries is espe-

cially heightened when a deploying airbag

strikes a vehicle occupant who has assumed

an incorrect sitting position. The driver is

on both sides, on the outer part, with your

arms slightly bent.

In some versions, your vehicle is approved

only for 4 seats. 2 front seats and 2 rear

seats.

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The steering wheel must always point to-

wards the chest and never towards the face.

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Move the seat in such a way that you can

WARNING

step on the pedals with your knees slightly

bent and with a distance between the knees

and the dashboard of at least 10 cm (4 in-

Sitting in an incorrect position may in-

crease the risk of severe or lethal injuries in

the event of sudden braking or manoeu-

vring, in case of collision or accident and if

the airbags deploy.

ches) Fig. 7.

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WARNING

responsible for all people, particularly chil-

dren, inside the vehicle.

Adjust the steering wheel before your trip and

only when the vehicle is stationary.

Sitting in an incorrect position increases

the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the

event of accidents and sudden braking or

manoeuvres.

The following list contains examples of incor-

rect sitting positions that could be dangerous

for all vehicle occupants.

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1

Pull the Fig. 9

lever down, move the

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steering wheel to the desired position and lift

the lever back up until it locks.

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All occupants must sit correctly during

When the vehicle is in motion:

the journey and wear the seat belt correct-

ly.

WARNING

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Never stand in the vehicle.

Incorrect use of the steering wheel adjust-

ment function and an incorrect adjustment

of the steering wheel can result in severe or

fatal injury.

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Occupants of the vehicle that are not sit-

Never stand on the seats.

ting correctly, not wearing the seat belt or

are not at a proper distance of the airbag

risk suffering very serious or lethal injuries,

especially if the airbags deploy and strike

them.

Never kneel on the seats.

Never tilt your seat backrest too far to the

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After adjusting the steering column, push

rear.

1

the lever Fig. 9

firmly upwards to en-

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sure the steering wheel does not acciden-

tally change position while driving.

Never lean against the dash panel.

Never lie on the rear seats.

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Never adjust the steering wheel while the

Never sit on the front edge of a seat.

Never sit sideways.

Steering wheel position adjust-

ment

vehicle is in motion. If you need to adjust

the steering wheel while the vehicle is in

motion, stop safely and make the proper

adjustment.

Never lean out of a window.

Never put your feet out of a window.

Never put your feet on the dash panel.

Never place your feet on the bench or on

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The adjusted steering wheel should be

facing your chest and not your face so as

not to hinder the driver's front airbag pro-

tection in the event of an accident.

the backrest of the seat.

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When driving, always hold the steering

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Never travel in a footwell.

wheel with both hands on the outside of the

ring at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions

to reduce injuries when the driver's front

airbag deploys.

Never sit on the armrests.

Never travel without wearing the seat belt.

Never travel in the luggage compartment.

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Never hold the steering wheel at the 12

Fig. 9 Lever in the lower left side of the steer-

o'clock position or in any other manner

(e.g. in the centre of the steering wheel). In

such cases, if the driver's airbag deploys,

ing column.

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Safety

you may sustain injuries to your arms,

hands and head.

WARNING

Seat belts

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Restricting pedal operation can lead to

critical situations while driving.

The whys and wherefores of

seat belts

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Never lay or fit floor mats or other floor

coverings over the original floor mats. This

would reduce the pedal area and could ob-

struct the pedals. Risk of accident.

Pedal area

Control lamps

Pedals

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Never place objects in the driver footwell.

An object could move into the pedal area

and impair pedal operation.

It lights up red

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Ensure that you can always press the ac-

celerator, brake and clutch pedals unim-

paired to the floor.

The driver or one of the passengers have not fas-

tened their seat belts.

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Ensure that the pedals can return unim-

paired to their initial positions.

The control lamp  lights up to remind the

driver to fasten their seat belt.

Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas-

tened during the trip and do not obstruct

Before starting the vehicle:

the pedals

.

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Fasten your seat belt securely.

Instruct your passengers to fasten their

Only use floor mats which leave the pedals

clear and which are secured to prevent them

from slipping. You can obtain suitable floor

mats from a specialised dealership. Fasteners

for floor mats are fitted in the footwells.

seat belts properly before driving off.

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Protect children by using a child seat ac-

cording to the child's height and weight

page 33.

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If a brake circuit fails, the brake pedal must be

pressed down thoroughly in order to stop the

vehicle.

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. The warning light will also

flash .

Wear suitable footwear

Always wear shoes which support your feet

properly and give you a good feeling for the

pedals.

The lamp  goes out when the ignition is on

and all occupants have fastened their seat

belts.

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Seat belts

status is displayed for approximately 30 sec-

onds. The indication can be hidden by press-

ing the  button on the dash panel.

tem) are designed to absorb the kinetic ener-

gy released in a collision. Taken together, all

these features reduce the releasing kinetic

energy and consequently, 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".

Rear seat belts fastened display

The protective function of seat

belts

Ensure that your passengers wear their seat

belts as well. Accident statistics have shown

that wearing seat belts is an effective means

of substantially reducing the risk of injury and

improving the chances of survival when in-

volved in a serious accident. Furthermore,

properly worn seat belts improve the protec-

tion provided by airbags in the event of an

accident. For this reason, wearing a seat belt

is required by law in most countries.

Fig. 10 Instrument panel: left rear seat occu-

pied and corresponding seat belt fastened dis-

play.

Depending on the model version, when the

ignition is switched on, the seat belt status

Although your vehicle is equipped with air-

bags, 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 airbags will not be triggered during

minor frontal or side collisions, rear-end colli-

sions, overturns or accidents in which the air-

bag trigger threshold value in the control unit

is not exceeded.

display Fig. 10 on the instrument panel in-

forms the driver whether the passengers in

the rear seats have fastened their seat belts.

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Fig. 11 Drivers with properly worn seat belts

will not be thrown forward in the event of sud-

den braking.

It indicates that the corresponding seat

is empty.



Properly worn seat belts hold the occupants

in the proper position. They also help prevent

uncontrolled movements that may result in

serious injury and reduce the risk of being

thrown out of the vehicle in case of an acci-

dent.

Indicates that the seat is occupied and



the occupant is wearing the seat belt.

The seat belt status flashes for a maximum of

30 seconds when a seat belt in the rear seats

is unfastened while the vehicle is in motion. An

audible warning will also be heard if the vehi-

cle is travelling at over 25 km/h (15 mph).

Vehicle occupants wearing their seat belts

correctly benefit greatly from the ability of

the belts to absorb kinetic energy. In addition,

the front part of your vehicle and other pas-

sive safety features (such as the airbag sys-

Important safety instructions for

the use of seat belts

If a seat belt is fastened or unfastened while

driving in some of the rear seats, the seat belt

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Always wear the seat belt as described in

this section.

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Ensure that the seat belts can be fastened

at all times and are not damaged.

the buckle could cause severe injuries in

the event of an accident. Therefore, you

must check the condition of all seat belts

at regular intervals.

WARNING

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If seat belts are worn incorrectly or not at

all, the risk of severe injuries increases. The

optimal protection from seat belts can be

achieved only if you use them properly.

Seat belts which have been worn in an

accident and have been stretched must be

replaced by a specialised workshop. Re-

newal may be necessary even if there is no

apparent damage. The belt anchorage

should also be checked.

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Never allow two passengers (even chil-

dren) to share the same seat belt.

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Do not attempt to repair a damaged seat

Fig. 13 The unbelted passenger in the rear

seat is thrown forward violently, hitting the driv-

er who is wearing a seat belt.

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Never unbuckle a seat belt while the ve-

belt yourself. The seat belts must not be re-

moved or modified in any way.

hicle is in motion. Risk of fatal injury.

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The seat belt should never lie on hard or

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The belts must be kept clean, otherwise

fragile objects (such as glasses or pens,

etc.) because this can cause injuries.

The effects of the laws of physics in the case

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

moment a vehicle starts moving, a type of en-

ergy called “kinetic energy” starts acting on

both the vehicle and its passengers.

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.

Head-on collisions and the laws of

physics

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Never wear the seat belt under the arm or

in any other incorrect position.

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 “ab-

sorbed” in the event of an accident.

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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, re-

ducing their capacity to protect.

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The slot in the seat belt buckle must not

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 ener-

gy is multiplied by four.

be blocked with paper or other objects, as

this can prevent the latch plate from en-

gaging securely.

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Never use seat belt clips, fastening rings

or similar items to alter the position of the

belt webbing.

Given that the passengers of the vehicle in

our example do not have their seat belts fas-

tened, in the event of a collision the entire

Fig. 12 A driver not wearing a seat belt is

thrown forward violently.

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Frayed or torn seat belts or damage to

the connections, belt retractors or parts of

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Seat belts

amount of the passengers' kinetic energy will

be only absorbed by the mentioned impact.

Properly worn seat belts hold the vehicle oc-

cupants in the position that most protects

them in the event of an accident or sudden

How to properly adjust your

seat belt

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

50 km/h (30 mph), the forces acting on bod-

ies in a collision can easily exceed one tonne

(1000 kg). At greater speed these forces are

even higher.

braking

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Fastening and unfastening the seat

belt

Fastening the seat belt

Fasten your seat belt before each trip.

Vehicle occupants not wearing seat belts are

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

collision, they will move forward at the same

speed their vehicle was travelling just before

the impact. This example applies not only to

head-on collisions, but to all accidents and

collisions.

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Adjust the front seat and headrest correctly

page 15.

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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

.

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Even at low speeds the forces acting on the

body in a collision are so great that it is not

possible to brace oneself with one's hands. In

a frontal collision, unbelted passengers are

thrown forward and will make violent contact

with the steering wheel, dash panel, wind-

screen or whatever else is in the way

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Engage the latch plate in the buckle of the

corresponding seat Fig. 14.

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Fig. 14 Insert the latch plate of the seat belt in-

to the buckle.

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Pull the belt to ensure that the latch plate is

securely engaged in the buckle.

Releasing the seat belt

Fig. 12.

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Only unfasten the seat belt when the vehicle

has come to a standstill

.

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It is also important for rear passengers to

wear seat belts properly, as they could other-

wise be thrown forward violently through the

vehicle interior in an accident. Passengers in

the rear seats who do not use seat belts en-

danger not only themselves but also the front

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Press the red button on the buckle

Fig. 15. The latch plate is released from the

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buckle.

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Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls

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up easily and the trim will not be damaged.

occupants Fig. 13.

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Fig. 15 Release the seat belt's buckle.

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The seat belt must lie flat and fit comforta-

WARNING

bly. Pull the belt tight if necessary to take up

any slack.

●

The seat belt cannot offer its full protec-

tion unless the seat backrest is in an up-

right position and the seat belt is worn cor-

rectly, according to your size.

In the case of pregnant women, the seat belt

must lie evenly across the chest and as low

as possible over the pelvis, never across the

stomach and must be worn properly at all

●

Unbuckling your seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion can cause severe or fatal

injuries in the event of an accident or sud-

den braking.

times during the pregnancy Fig. 17.

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The seat belt itself, or a loose seat belt,

Adapting the position of the belt webbing

to your size

can cause severe injuries if the belt moves

from hard areas of the body to soft areas

(e.g. the stomach).

Fig. 17 Position of seat belt during pregnancy.

The position of the seat belt can be adapted

by adjusting the height of the front seats.

Seat belts offer 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 will hold the vehicle occupants in the op-

timum position to ensure the airbag provides

the maximum protection. The seat belt must

therefore always be worn and the webbing

correctly positioned.

WARNING

Correct seat belt position

An incorrectly worn seat belt web can

cause severe or fatal injuries in the event of

an accident.

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The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie

on the centre of the shoulder, never across

the neck or the arm.

●

The seat belt must lie flat and fit comfort-

ably on the torso

Incorrectly worn seat belts can cause severe

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The lap part of the seat belt must lie

or even fatal injuries page 15, Correct sit-

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across the pelvis, never across the stom-

ach. The seat belt must lie flat and fit com-

fortably on the pelvis Pull the belt tight if

necessary to take up any slack.

ting position of vehicle occupants.

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The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie

Fig. 16 Correct seat belt and headrest posi-

tions, viewed from front and the side.

on the centre of the shoulder, never across

the neck or the arm, under the arm or behind

the shoulder.

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For pregnant women, the lap part of the

seat belt must lie as low as possible over

the pelvis and always lie flat, “surrounding”

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The lap part of the seat belt must lie across

the pelvis, never across the stomach.

the stomach Fig. 17.

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cle overturning in the plug-in hybrid version of

the vehicle.

So that the effectiveness of the seat belt ten-

sioner is not reduced and that removed parts

do not cause any injuries or environmental

pollution, regulations, which are known to the

specialised workshops, must be observed.

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Do not twist the seat belt while it is fas-

tened.

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Once the seat belt is positioned correct-

This retracts and tightens the seat belts, re-

ducing the forward motion of the occupants.

ly, don't pull it away from your body with

your hand.

The belt pre-tensioners work in combination

with the airbag system. The belt pre-tension-

ers activate in combination with some of the

airbags, depending on the collision type.

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Do not lie the seat belt across rigid or

WARNING

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

●

Improper use or repairs not carried out by

●

Never use seat belt clips, retaining rings

qualified mechanics increase the risk of se-

vere or fatal injuries. The belt tensioners

may fail to trigger or may trigger in the

wrong circumstances.

or similar instruments to alter the position

of the belt webbing.

Note

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If the seat belt tensioners are triggered, a

Note

fine dust is produced. This is normal and it

is not an indication of fire in the vehicle.

●

The seat belt tensioner, seat belt and au-

tomatic retractor cannot be repaired.

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

ensure the optimum protection of the seat

belt and airbag. SEAT recommends taking

your car in for technical service.

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The relevant safety requirements must be

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Any work on the belt tensioners and seat

observed when the vehicle or components

of the system are scrapped. Specialised

workshops are familiar with these regula-

tions, which are also available to you.

belts, including the removal and refitting of

system parts in conjunction with other re-

pair work, must be performed by a special-

ised workshop only.

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The belt tensioners will only provide pro-

tection for one accident and must be

changed if they have been activated.

Maintenance and disposal of seat

belt tensioners

Seat belt tensioners

For the sake of the environment

The belt tensioners are components of the

seat belts that are installed in the seats of

your vehicle. If you work on the belt tension-

ers 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.

Airbag modules and belt tensioners may

contain perchlorate. Observe the legal re-

quirements for their disposal.

How the seat belt tensioner works

The seat belts for the front seats and the side

rear seats are equipped with belt tensioners.

The belt tensioners are activated by sensors,

although only in severe head-on, lateral and

rear-end collisions, or in the event of the vehi-

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Depending on how critical the driving situa-

tion is, the belts are either tightened individu-

ally, or both belts at the same time.

Driving profile selection settings

PreCrash system

In vehicles with driving profile selection,

PreCrash adapts to suit the special vehicle

configuration of the corresponding profile

How it works

In addition to Front Assist

page 234.

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The PreCrash system is an assistance system

that actives a series of measures to protect

the occupants of the vehicles in potentially

risky situations, but which cannot prevent a

collision.

In vehicles with Front Assist page 245,

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within the limits of the system, information is

assessed on the risk of collision with the vehi-

cle in front. The functions of the PreCrash

system may also be activated if there is a

high likelihood of a rear-end collision, or dur-

ing the activation of Front Assist.

Limited operation

The PreCrash system is not available or only

has limited availability in the following situa-

tions:

It only works completely if no special driving

profile is selected and if there are no operat-

ing anomalies.

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When the TCS and/or the ESC are discon-

nected.

In addition to the Emergency Assist system

●

When driving in reverse.

Basic features

In vehicles with emergency assist, driver sta-

tus information is assessed within the limita-

tions of this system. The following PreCrash

systems may be activated if a lack of activity

is detected:

When the airbag control unit is not operat-

Depending on the legal provisions of the

country and the features of the vehicle, in crit-

ical situations (e.g. in certain cases of emer-

gency braking or loss of control of the vehicle

by the driver) the following functions can be

activated separately or at the same time

when the vehicle is travelling faster than ap-

proximately 30 km/h (20 mph).

ing properly.

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When there is a fault in the system itself, in

the ESC or in the Front Assist.

Problems and solutions

●

Reversible seat belt tensioning of the driv-

er's seat belt.

If the PreCrash is not working correctly, the

message System unavailable or System

with limited features is shown perma-

nently on the dashboard display. Have the

system checked by a SEAT workshop.

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Automatic closing of the windows until they

are just cracked open and, depending on the

equipment, of the sunroof.

●

Reversible tensioning of front seat belts that

are fastened.

●

Operation of the hazard warning lights.

Activation of the PreCrash system

Automatic closing of the windows until they

WARNING

The PreCrash system can be partially deacti-

vated by deactivating the traction and / or

stability control, depending on the equip-

ment. When these vehicle safety controls are

switched on (by default, every time the igni-

tion is turned on), the system is fully activated.

are just cracked open and, depending on the

equipment, of the sunroof.

The PreCrash system cannot overcome the

limits imposed by the laws of physics; it on-

ly works within the limits of the system.

Risks that compromise safety are never jus-

tified by the use of this system. The system

●

In the event of overturning, depending on

the equipment, activation of the belt tension-

ers.

24

Airbag system

thrown forward into the area of the deploying

airbag. In this case, the inflating airbag may

inflict critical or fatal injuries on the occupant.

This also applies to children.

is not a replacement for driver awareness

and cannot prevent a collision.

Airbag system

●

Adapt your speed and safe distance to

Brief introduction

the vehicle in front of you at all times to suit

the visibility, weather, road and traffic con-

ditions.

Always maintain the greatest possible dis-

tance between yourself and the front airbag.

This way, the front airbags can completely

deploy when triggered, providing their maxi-

mum protection.

Why is it so important to wear a

seat belt and to sit correctly?

●

The system is not always able to recog-

nise objects.

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 system may not react to people or

animals or objects that cross length-wise

or that are hard to detect.

The most important factors for triggering the

airbag are the type of accident, the angle of

impact and the vehicle speed.

●

Metallic objects (e.g. fences) or other el-

ements of the public road or adverse

weather conditions can hinder its operation

and thus its ability to detect collision risk.

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

effectively when the vehicle occupants are

wearing their seat belts correctly and have

adjusted the headrests properly. Therefore, it

is most important to properly wear the seat

belts at all times, not only because this is re-

quired by law in most countries, but also for

Whether or not the airbags are activated de-

pends primarily on the vehicle deceleration

rate resulting from the collision and detected

by the control unit. If the vehicle deceleration

occurring during the collision and measured

by the control unit remains below the speci-

fied reference values, the front, side and/or

head-protection 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.

●

Never ignore the warning lamps that light

up or the messages shown on the dash-

board.

WARNING

Distracting the driver in any way can lead

to an accident and cause injuries.

your safety page 18, The whys and

›››

●

Never change settings on the Infotain-

wherefores of seat belts.

ment System while driving.

The airbag inflates in a matter of seconds, so

if you are not properly seated when the air-

bag is triggered, you may sustain fatal inju-

ries. Therefore, it is essential that all vehicle

occupants assume a correct sitting position

while travelling.

WARNING

●

Wearing the seat belt incorrectly or as-

suming an incorrect sitting position can

lead to critical or fatal injuries.

●

All vehicle occupants, including children,

Sharp braking before an accident may cause

a passenger not wearing a seat belt to be

who are not properly belted can sustain

critical or fatal injuries if the airbag is

»

25

Safety

The airbag system operation is monitored

electronically. The airbag control lamp will il-

luminate for a few seconds every time the ig-

nition is switched on (self-diagnosis).

triggered. Children up to 12 years old

should always travel on the rear seat. Nev-

er transport children in the vehicle if they

are not restrained or the restraint system is

not appropriate for their age, size or

weight.

system may fail to trigger, or not trigger

correctly.

Airbag activation

There is a fault in the system if the control

lamp :

●

To reduce the risk of injury from an inflat-

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.

ing airbag, always wear the seat belt prop-

erly page 18.

›››

●

does not light up when the ignition is

switched on page 27,

›››

●

turns off after 4 seconds after the ignition is

switched on,

Description of the airbag system

●

turns off and then lights up again after the

ignition is switched on,

The airbag system is only ready to function

when the ignition is on.

The airbag system offers additional protec-

tion for the occupants in combination with the

seat belts.

●

illuminates or flashes while the vehicle is

moving.

In special accidents instances, several air-

bags may activate at the same time.

The airbag system is not triggered if:

The airbag system comprises the follow-

ing modules (as per vehicle equipment):

Airbags do not activate in the event of minor

head-on and side collisions or rear-end colli-

sions. Airbags only activate if the vehicle

overturns in the hybrid plug-in version of the

vehicle.

●

the ignition is switched off

there is a minor frontal collision

there is a minor side collision

there is a rear-end collision

●

Electronic control unit

Front airbags for driver and passenger

Knee airbag for the driver

Side airbags

Activation factors

WARNING

Central airbag for the driver

Head airbag

The conditions that lead to the airbag system

activating in each situation cannot be gener-

alised. Some factors play an important role,

such as the properties of the object the vehi-

cle hits (hard/soft), angle of impact, vehicle

speed, etc.

●

The seat belts and airbags can only pro-

vide maximum protection if the occupants

are seated correctly page 15.

Airbag control lamp  on the instrument

panel page 27

›››

●

If a fault has occurred in the airbag sys-

●

Key-operated switch for front passenger

airbag

tem, have the system checked immediately

by a specialised workshop. Otherwise

there is a danger that during a collision, the

Deceleration trajectory is key for airbag acti-

vation.

●

Control lamp for disabled/enabled status

of the front passenger airbag.

26

Airbag system

The control unit analyses the collision trajec-

tory and activates the respective restraint

system.

In an accident with airbag activation:

Several warning and control lamps light up

for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-

ed on, signalling that the function is being

verified. They will switch off after a few sec-

onds.

●

the interior lights switch on (if the interior

light switch is in the courtesy light position);

If the deceleration rate is below the prede-

fined reference value in the control unit the

airbags will not be triggered, even though the

accident may cause extensive damage to the

car.

●

the hazard warning lights switch on;

all doors are unlocked;

If the airbag and seat belt tensioner system

control lamp  remains on or flashes, it indi-

cates a malfunction in the airbag and seat

the fuel supply to the engine is cut;

in hybrid vehicles, the high voltage system

belt tensioner system

. Have the system

›››

is switched off;

checked immediately by a specialised work-

shop.

The following airbags are triggered in seri-

ous head-on collisions:

●

an emergency call is started page 43.

›››

●

Driver airbag.

If the front passenger airbag is deactivated,

the warning lamp      re-

mains lit on the dash panel to remind you that

the airbag is deactivated. If, with the front

passenger airbag deactivated, this lamp

does not remain lit or if it is lit along with the

control lamp  on the instrument panel,

Front passenger front airbag

Knee airbag for the driver.

Head airbags (depending on the severity of

Operation of the airbags

Airbag system control lamps

It lights up on the combi-instru-

the crash).



In the event of serious side collisions,

some (or all) of the following airbags can

be activated (depending on the severity of

the collision):

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

›››

ment

Fault in the airbag system and seat belt tensioners .

Have the system checked immediately by a special-

ised workshop.

›››

the system checked immediately by a speci-

alised workshop.

●

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

cident.

It lights up on the roof console

 

WARNING

●

Front side airbag on the side of the acci-

dent.

Front passenger front airbag deactivated.

Check if the airbag should be kept deactivated

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.

●

Rear side airbag on the side of the acci-

dent.

It lights up on the roof console

 

●

Central airbag.

●

The vehicle occupants run the risk of sus-

Front passenger front airbag activated.

The control lamp turns off automatically 60 seconds

after the ignition is switched on

taining severe or fatal injuries. Have the

system checked immediately by a special-

ised workshop.

»

27

Safety

●

Do not mount a child seat in the front

WARNING

passenger seat or remove the mounted

child seat! The front passenger front airbag

may deploy during an accident in spite of

the fault.

●

The deployment space between the front

passengers and the airbags must not in

any case be occupied by other passenger,

pets and objects.

●

The airbags provide protection for just

CAUTION

one accident; replace them once they have

deployed.

Always pay attention to any lit control

lamps and to the corresponding descrip-

tions and instructions to avoid damage to

the vehicle or harm to the occupants.

●

It is also important not to attach any ob-

jects such as cup holders or telephone

mountings to the surfaces covering the air-

bag units.

Fig. 19 Front passenger airbag located in

dash panel.

The driver's front airbag is housed in the

steering wheel and that of the front passen-

ger, on the dash panel. Airbags are identified

by the word “AIRBAG”.

Front airbags

The airbag covers fold open and remain at-

tached to the steering wheel Fig. 18 and

›››

the dash panel Fig. 19when the driver and

›››

front passenger airbags, respectively, are

triggered.

In conjunction with the seat belts, the front

airbag system gives the front occupants ad-

ditional protection for the head and chest in

the event of a severe frontal collision

.

›››

Fig. 18 Driver airbag located in steering

wheel.

Their special design allows the controlled es-

cape of the propellant gas when an occu-

pant puts pressure on the bag. Thus, the

head and chest are protected by the airbag.

After the collision, the airbag deflates suffi-

ciently to allow visibility.

28

Airbag system

SEAT recommends fitting the child seat in the

rear seat to avoid having to deactivate the

front passenger airbag.

Activate and deactivate front pas-

senger front airbag

WARNING

●

The driver of the vehicle is responsible for

disabling or switching on the airbag.

When the front passenger airbag is deacti-

vated, this means that only the front passen-

ger front airbag is deactivated. All the other

airbags in the vehicle remain activated.

●

Always switch off the ignition before dis-

abling the front passenger airbag! Failure

to do so could result in a fault in the airbag

deactivation system.

●

Never leave the key in the airbag disa-

Deactivate and activate the front passen-

ger front airbag

bling switch as it could get damaged or en-

able or disable the airbag during driving.

●

Switch the ignition off.

●

If for any reason an airbag is deactivated,

reactivate it as soon as possible so that it

can fulfil its protective function.

Open the door on the front passenger side.

Insert the key into the slot of the switch for

Fig. 20 Switch for activating and deactivating

deactivating the front passenger airbag

Fig. 20. About 3/4 of the key should enter;

the front passenger airbag.

›››

this is as far as it will go.

●

Turn the key gently to change its position to

 (deactivate) or to  (activate). If you have

difficulty, ensure that you have inserted the

key as far as it will go.

●

Close the front passenger door.

When deactivating the airbag, switch the

ignition on and check that the control lamp

  remains lit where it says   

in the roof console Fig. 21.

›››

Fig. 21 On the roof console: control lamp for

the deactivation of the front passenger front

airbag.

●

When reactivating the airbag, check that

when the ignition is switched on, the  

control lamp does not light up and the  

lamp lights up for 60 seconds and then turns

off.

Deactivate the front passenger front airbag

only if you have to use a rear-facing child

seat in the front passenger seat.

29

Safety

it is deployed. Objects should never be

placed or mounted in this area.

Knee airbag

WARNING

●

The knee airbag is deployed in front of

the driver's knees. Always keep the deploy-

ment areas of the knee airbags free.

●

Never not fix objects to the cover or in the

deployment area of the knee airbag.

●

Adjust the driver's seat so that there is a

Fig. 25 Fully inflated central airbag (deploy-

ment zone).

distance of at least 10 cm (4 inches) be-

tween your knees and the location of the

this airbag. If your physical constitution

prevents you from meeting these require-

ments, make sure you contact a special-

ised workshop.

Fig. 22 On the driver side: location of the knee

airbag

The central airbag is installed for the front

seats and is located in the inner padding of

the driver's seat backrest.

The location of the central airbag is indicated

by the inscription “AIRBAG” Fig. 24.

›››

Central airbag

When triggered, the central airbag fills the

zone marked in red (deployment zone)

Fig. 25. For this reason, never place or fix

›››

objects in this zone

.

›››

The central airbag triggers in the case of a

side collision or if the vehicle overturns, re-

ducing the risk of vehicle occupants suffering

injuries.

Fig. 23 On the driver side: airbag action radius

for the knees.

The knee airbag is located on the driver side

WARNING

below the dash panel Fig. 22. Airbags are

›››

When triggered, the airbag inflates at high

speed in milliseconds.

identified by the word “AIRBAG”.

Fig. 24 In the inner padding of the driver's seat

backrest: central airbag.

The area framed in red (deployment area)

●

Always keep the central airbag deploy-

ment zone clear.

Fig. 23 is covered by the knee airbag when

›››

30

Airbag system

Side airbags

The locations are identified by the text “AIR-

BAG” in the lower region of the backrests.

●

Never attach objects to the central air-

bag cover or the deployment zone.

●

Do not allow other people, animals or ob-

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

jects to get between the occupants of the

front seats and the airbag deployment

zone. Make sure that all vehicle occupants,

including children, follow this rule.

collision

.

›››

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

normal protection, the seat belts also hold

the passengers in the event of a side collision;

this is how these airbags provide maximum

protection.

●

Never use upholstery or seat covers that

have not been explicitly authorised for the

seats of the vehicle. Otherwise, the side air-

bag will not be able to deploy if triggered.

WARNING

Improper manipulation of the driver and

front passenger seats can prevent the cen-

tral airbag from operating correctly and

cause serious injuries.

Fig. 26 Side airbag in driver's seat.

WARNING

●

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.

●

Never remove the front seats from the ve-

hicle or modify their components.

●

If the backrest side bolsters are subjec-

ted to a lot of force, the central airbag may

not trigger correctly,it may not trigger at

all or if may trigger unexpectedly.

●

In order for the side airbags to provide

their maximum protection, the prescribed

sitting position must always be maintained

with seat belts fastened while travelling.

●

Have a specialised repair shop immedi-

ately repair any damage to the original

seat upholstery or seams in the area of the

central airbag module.

●

In a side-on collision the side airbags will

Fig. 27 Illustration of completely inflated side

airbags on the left side of the vehicle.

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.

The side airbags are located in the backrests

of the front seats and in the sides of the rear

seat, depending on the vehicle's configura-

●

Never drive if the interior door panels

tion Fig. 26, Fig. 27.

›››

have been removed or if the panels have

not been correctly fitted.

»

31

Safety

Fig. 28 and are identified with the text

“AIRBAG”.

›››

●

Never drive the vehicle if the loudspeak-

Any damage to the original seat uphols-

ers in the door panels have been removed,

unless the holes left by the loudspeakers

have been closed properly.

tery or around the seams of the side airbag

units must be repaired immediately by a

specialised workshop.

In combination with the seat belts, the head-

protection airbag system gives the vehicle

occupants additional protection for the up-

per body in the event of a severe side colli-

●

Always check that the openings are

The airbags provide protection for just

closed or covered if loudspeakers or other

equipment are fitted inside the door pan-

els.

one accident; replace them once they have

deployed.

sion or the vehicle overturning

.

›››

●

Any work on the side airbag system or re-

The area framed in red is covered by the

head-protection airbag when it is deployed

Fig. 28 (deployment area). Therefore, ob-

●

Occupants of the outer seats must never

moval and installation of the airbag com-

ponents 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.

carry any objects or pets in the deploy-

ment space between them and the airbags,

or allow children or other passengers to

travel in this position. It is also important

not to attach any accessories (such as cup

holders) to the doors. This would impair the

protection offered by the side airbags.

›››

jects should never be placed or mounted in

this area

.

›››

In the event of a side collision the head-pro-

tection airbag is triggered on the impact side

of the vehicle.

●

The built-in coat hooks should be used

Head-protection airbags

The head-protection airbags reduce the risk

of injury to passengers in the front and rear

side seats facing the impact.

only for lightweight clothing. Do not leave

any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the

pockets.

●

Great forces, such as hard blows or kicks,

WARNING

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 head-protection airbags

to provide their maximum protection, the

prescribed sitting position must always be

maintained with seat belts fastened while

travelling.

●

Under no circumstances should protec-

tive covers be fitted over seats with side

airbags unless the covers have been ap-

proved for use in your vehicle. Because the

airbag deploys from the side of the back-

rest, the use of conventional seat covers

would obstruct the side airbag, seriously

reducing the airbag's effectiveness.

●

For safety reasons, the head-protection

airbag must be disabled in those vehicles

fitted with a screen dividing the interior of

the vehicle. See your technical service to

make this adjustment.

Fig. 28 Location of head-protection airbags.

The head-protection airbags are located on

both sides in the interior above the doors

●

There must be no other persons, animals

or objects between the occupants of the

32

Transporting children safely

These systems have been especially de-

signed and approved, complying with the

ECE-R44. regulation.

outer seats and the deployment space of

the head-protection airbags so that the

head-protection airbag can deploy com-

pletely 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.

Transporting children

safely

SEAT recommends securing the child seats

shown on the website as described below:

Child safety

●

Child seats in the opposite direction of trav-

Introduction

el (group 0+): ISOFIX and support peg (RO-

MER BABY SAFE PLUS SHR II + ISOFIX BASE /

PEKE G0 I-SIZE + I-SIZE BASE).

●

The built-in coat hooks should be used

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 rea-

sons, the child seat should be installed in the

rear seat, behind the front passenger seat or

in the centre back seat.

only for lightweight clothing. Do not leave

any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the

pockets. Please, do not hang the clothes on

coat hangers.

●

Child seats in the direction of travel (group

1): ISOFIX and Top Tether (ROMER DUO PLUS

+ TOP TETHER / PEKE G1 TRIFIX I-SIZE).

●

The airbags provide protection for just

●

Child seats directed towards the front of

one accident; replace them once they have

deployed.

the vehicle (group 2): safety belt and ISOFIX

(ROMER BRITAX KIDFIX²S).

●

Any work on the head-protection airbag

●

Child seats directed towards the front of

system or removal and installation of the

airbag components for other repairs (such

as removal of the roof lining) should only

be performed by a specialised workshop.

Otherwise, faults may occur during the air-

bag system operation.

the vehicle (group 3): safety belt (TAKATA

MAXI).

The physical laws involved and the forces

acting in a collision apply also to children

page 20. But unlike adults, children do not

›››

Follow the manufacturer's instructions and

observe any statutory requirements when in-

stalling and using child seats. Always read

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

and note page 35.

›››

through sensors located in the interior of

the front doors. To ensure the correct oper-

ation of the side and head-protection air-

bags neither the doors nor the door panels

should be modified in any way (e.g. fitting

loudspeakers). If the front door is dam-

aged, the airbag system may not work cor-

rectly. All work carried out on the front door

must be done in a specialised workshop.

To reduce the risk of injuries, children must al-

ways use special child restraint systems

when travelling in the vehicle.

We recommend you always carry the manu-

facturer's Child Seat Instruction Manual to-

gether with the on-board documentation.

We recommend the use of child safety prod-

ucts from the SEAT Original Accessories Pro-

gramme, which includes systems for all ages

(not for all countries) (see www.seat.com).

33

Safety

Child seats that have been tested and ap-

proved under the ECE R44 or ECE-R129

standards bear the ECE-R44 or ECE-R129

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

with the test number below it).

universal approval, requires safety devices to

lock the child seat, which require additional

testing. Child seats with semi-universal ap-

proval include a list of vehicle models for

which they can be installed.

Child seats group classification

●

Vehicle-specific: vehicle-specific approval

Follow the manufacturer's instructions and

observe any statutory requirements when in-

stalling and using child seats.

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

installed.

We recommend you to always include the

manufacturer's Child Seat Instruction Manual

together with the on-board documentation.

●

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

Fig. 29 Examples of child seats.

SEAT recommends you use child seats from

the Original Accessories Catalogue. These

child seats have been designed and tested

for use in SEAT vehicles. You can find the right

child seat for your model and age group at

SEAT dealers.

meet the requirements set out in the ECE-

R129 standard in relation to installation and

safety. Child seat manufacturers can tell you

which seats have i-Size approval for this vehi-

cle.

Use only child seats that are officially ap-

proved 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

Child seats by weight group

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).

The child seats are grouped into 5 catego-

ries:

Age group

Group 0

Group 0+

Group 1

Weight of the child

Up to 10 kg

●

Universal: child seats with universal appro-

val 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.

Up to 13 kg

From 9 to 18 kg

From 15 to 25 kg

From 22 to 36 kg

Group 2

●

Semi-universal: semi-universal approval,

in addition to the standard requirements of

Group 3

34

Transporting children safely

Warnings about fitting a child seat

headrest, in order to prevent contact with the

seat.

Fitting and using child seats

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.

●

If a semi-universal type chair is to be instal-

led, 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 suffi-

ciently stable.

●

Please read and follow the child seat man-

ufacturer's operating instructions.

●

The child seat should preferably be fitted to

the rear seat behind the front passenger seat

so that the child can exit the vehicle on the

pavement side.

●

When fitting a child seat on the front pas-

Fig. 30 Airbag sticker: on the passenger’s sun

visor

senger seat, the seat must be moved back-

wards as far as possible and placed in the

highest position. The backrest must also be

put in a vertical position¹⁾.

●

Set the height of the seat belt such that it

adapts to the child seat naturally, without

twisting. The lowest position of the seat belt

height regulator must be used with rear-fac-

ing child seats.

Important information about the front pas-

senger front airbag

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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.

A sticker with important information about the

passenger airbag is located on the passeng-

er's sun visor and/or on the passenger side

door frame Fig. 30.

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Read and always observe the safety informa-

tion included in the following chapters:

Fig. 31 Airbag sticker: on the rear frame of the

passenger side door

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Safety distance with respect to the passen-

For a correct assembly of the child's seat

on the rear seats, adjust or dismount the

»

ger airbag page 25.

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1)

Compliance with current national legislation

and the manufacturer's instructions is required

when using or installing child seats.

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Safety

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Objects between the passenger and the

Attachment systems

ted page 29. If the passenger seat has a

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passenger side airbag

on page 28.

in Front airbags

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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.

Depending on the country, different attach-

ment systems are used for safely installing

child seats.

The passenger side front airbag, when ena-

bled, is a serious risk for a child that is facing

backward since the airbag can strike the seat

with such force that it can cause serious or

fatal injuries. Children up to 12 years old

should always travel on the rear seat.

●

For those vehicles that do not include a

Attachment systems overview

key lock switch to deactivate the airbag,

the vehicle must be taken to a technical

service. Do not forget to reconnect the air-

bag when an adult wants to sit in the front

passenger seat.

●

ISOFIX: ISOFIX is a standardised attach-

ment system allowing quick and safe attach-

ment of child seats in the vehicle. ISOFIX at-

tachment establishes a rigid connection be-

tween the child seat and the car body.

Therefore we strongly recommend you to

transport children on the rear seats. This is

the safest location in the vehicle. Alternative-

ly, the front passenger airbag can be disa-

bled with a key-operated switch page 29.

When transporting children, use a child seat

suitable for the age and size of each child

●

Never allow a child to be transported in a

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.

The child seat has two rigid attachment clips,

called connectors. These connectors are fit-

ted into the ISOFIX attachment rings found

between the seat cushion and the backrest

of the vehicle's back seat (on the sides). ISO-

FIX attachment systems are used mainly in

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page 34.

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Never leave a child alone in the child seat

or in the vehicle.

WARNING

Europe page 37. If necessary, ISOFIX at-

›››

tachment may have to be supplemented with

a Top Tether belt or a support bracket.

●

Children who are less than 1.5 metres tall

●

If a child seat is secured to the front pas-

must not wear a normal seat belt without a

child seat, as this could cause injuries to

the abdominal and neck areas during a

sudden braking manoeuvre or in an acci-

dent.

senger seat, the risk to the child of sustain-

ing critical or fatal injuries in the event of an

accident increases.

●

Automatic three-point seat belt. When-

ever possible, it is preferable to attach the

child seats with the ISOFIX system rather than

attaching them with an automatic three-point

●

An inflating front passenger airbag can

strike the rear-facing child seat and project

it with great force against the door, the roof

or the backrest.

●

When a child seat is mounted in the rear

seats, the door child-proof lock should be

activated page 109.

seat belt page 41.

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●

Additional attachment:

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

the child! However, if necessary, the front

passenger front airbag must be deactiva-

●

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

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Transporting children safely

●

are located at the back of the rear seat back-

this type of seat you should also consult the

list of approved vehicles for this assembly,

available in the instructions for child restraint

systems.

Child seats in the direction of travel: ISO-

rest on the boot side page 39. The rings

FIX and Top Tether.

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for retaining the Top Tether belt are marked

with an anchor symbol.

WARNING

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Support bracket: some child seats rest on

Incorrect use of the support bracket can

cause serious or fatal injury.

Recommended systems for attaching

child seats

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

●

Make sure the support bracket is correct-

SEAT recommends attaching child seats as

follows:

ly and safely installed.

●

Baby carriers or child seats in the oppo-

and side rear seats

. For the assembly of

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site direction of travel: ISOFIX and support

bracket or i-Size.

Fit a child seat with the ISOFIX / i-Size and Top Tether system

Fig. 32 Rear seat: die cut slots to access the

Fig. 33 Front passenger seat: ISOFIX/i-Size se-

ISOFIX / iSize securing rings.

curing rings.

Child seats can be secured quickly, easily

and safely on the rear side and passenger

seats with the “ISOFIX” and Top Tether sys-

tem.

Two “ISOFIX” securing rings are fitted on each

rear side and passenger seat. In some vehi-

cles, the rings are secured to the seat frame

and, in others, they are secured to the rear

floor. The “ISOFIX” rings are located between

the rear seat backrest and the seat cushion-

ing Fig. 32, Fig. 33. The Top Tether rings

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are located on the rear part of the rear seat

37

Safety

backrests (behind the backrest or in the lug-

To understand the compatibility of the “ISO-

FIX” systems in the vehicle, check the table

below.

gage compartment) page 39.

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Vehicle ISOFIX positions

Front passenger seat

Electrical

equipment

Rear central

seat

Weight group

Size class^a)

Rear side seat

airbag enabled

airbag disabled

Group 0 to 10 kg

E

ISO/R1

X

IL

X

E

Group 0+ to 13 kg

D

C

ISO/R2

IL

ISO/R3

IL

D

ISO/R2

IL

C

ISO/R3

IL

Group I 9 to 18 kg

B

ISO/F2

IL, IUF

IL

IL, IUF

IL

B1

ISO/F2X

ISO/F3

A

Group II 15 to 25 kg

Group III 22 to 36 kg

B2/B3

ISO/B2/B3^b)

IL

IUF: Suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX universal child restraint systems approved for use in this weight group.

IL: It is suitable for certain ISOFIX child restraint systems (CRS) that can be for the specific vehicle, restricted or semi-universal categories. Take the child seat manufacturer's

vehicle list into account.

X: ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems for this weight group or size class.

a)

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.

b)

The headrest must be removed and the backrest reclined to install it on front seats.

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Transporting children safely

Vehicle i-Size positions

Front passenger seat

Rear side seat

Rear central seat

airbag enabled

airbag disabled

X

i-U

X

i-U: Position suitable for forward- or rear-facing i-Size child restraint systems with universal certification.

X: Position not suitable for i-Size child restraint systems.

Securing the child seat with the “ISOFIX/i-

Size” system

Top Tether securing belts

WARNING

The securing rings are designed only for

use with “ISOFIX” and Top Tether system

child seats.

You must follow the child seat manufacturer's

instructions.

●

Never secure other child seats that do

●

Open the cut-out section behind the

marked grooves to access the retaining rings

Fig. 32.

not have the “ISOFIX” or Top Tether system,

or safety belts or any other objects to the

securing rings – as this can result in poten-

tially fatal injuries to the child.

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●

Press the child seat onto the “ISOFIX” re-

taining rings until it is heard to engage se-

curely. If the child seat is equipped with Top

Tether anchor points, secure it to the corre-

●

Ensure that the child seat is correctly se-

cured to the “ISOFIX” and Top Tether secur-

ing rings.

spondent ring page 39. Follow the child

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seat manufacturer’s instructions.

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Pull on both sides of the child seat to ensure

that it is properly anchored.

Child seats with the “ISOFIX/i-Size” and Top

Tether attachment system can be purchased

from technical services.

Fig. 34 Rear seats: adjustment and assembly

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according to the Top Tether belt.

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Safety

cle anchor point, located at the back of the

rear seat backrest and provide greater re-

straint.

lift or remove the headrest if necessary)

Fig. 34 /, Fig. 35 /.

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Slide the strap and secure it properly with

the anchorage of the backrest Fig. 34 ,

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The objective of this strap is to reduce for-

ward movements of the child seat in a crash,

to reduce the risk of injuries to the head from

hitting the inside of the vehicle.

Fig. 35 .

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●

Firmly tighten the strap following the manu-

facturer's instructions.

Using the Top Tether in rear-facing moun-

ted seats

Releasing the retaining strap

●

Loosen the strap following the manufactur-

er's instructions.

Currently, there are very few rear-facing child

safety seats that have Top Tether. Please

carefully read and follow the seat manufac-

turer instructions to learn the proper way to

install the Top Tether strap.

●

Push the lock and release it from the an-

choring support.

WARNING

An undue installation of the safety seat will

increase the risk of injury in the event of a

crash.

Securing the retainer strap

●

Follow the manufacturer's instructions to

deploy the child seat Top Tether retaining

strap.

●

Never tie the retainer strap to a hook in

Fig. 35 Front passenger seat: adjustment and

assembly according to the Top Tether belt.

the luggage compartment.

●

Position the belt under the headrest (de-

pending on the instructions of the seat itself,

●

Never secure or tie luggage or other

items to the lower anchorages (ISOFIX) or

the upper ones (Top Tether).

Child seats with the Top Tether system come

with a strap for securing the seat to the vehi-

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Transporting children safely

Fitting a child seat using the seat belt

If you want to fit a universal approval catego-

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

check that the seat is approved for your vehi-

cle. You will find any necessary information

on the child seat’s orange ECE approval la-

bel. The following table shows the different

fitting options.

Fig. 36 On the rear seats: installing the child

seat.

Front passenger seat^a)

Weight group

Rear side seat

Rear central seat^b)

Airbag enabled

airbag disabled^c)

Group 0 to 10 kg

Group 0+ to 13 kg

Group I 9 to 18 kg

Group II 15 to 25 kg

Group III 22 to 36 kg

X

U

UF

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.

UF: Acceptable for front-facing universal-category child restraint systems approved for this mass group.

a)

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

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.

b)

c)

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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

●

Set the height of the seat belt such that it

adapts to the child seat naturally, without

twisting. The lowest position of the seat belt

height regulator must be used with rear-fac-

ing child seats.

●

Put the seat belt in place and pass it

through the child seat according to the in-

structions of the child seat manufacturer.

●

Make sure that the seat belt is not twisted.

Insert the latch plate into the seat's buckle

until you hear the engagement click.

WARNING

When travelling, children must be secured

in the vehicle with a restraint system suita-

ble for age, weight and size.

●

Read and always observe information

and warnings concerning the use of child

seats page 35.

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