Seat Altea Freetrack. Service Manual

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

118

Lights and visibility

Interior light switched on 

Note

Push the switch to the position .

If not all the vehicle doors are closed, the interior lights will be switched off

after approx. 10 minutes, providing the key has been removed and the cour-

Interior light switched off O

tesy light position selected. This prevents the battery discharging.

Push the switch to the position O ⇒ fig. 80.

Note

Front interior light type 2

If not all the vehicle doors are closed, the interior lights will be switched off

after approx. 10 minutes, providing the key has been removed and the cour-

tesy light position selected. This prevents the battery discharging.

Fig. 80 Interior roof trim:

front interior lights

The switch

⇒ fig. 80 is used to select the following positions:

Courtesy light position 

Rocker switch in flat position (not activated). The interior lights are automat-

ically switched on when the vehicle is unlocked or the key removed from the

ignition lock and turn off about 20 seconds after the closure of the doors. The

interior lights are switched off when the vehicle is locked or when the ignition

is switched on.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Lights and visibility

119

Front reading lights

Switching off the reading lights 

Press the corresponding button to switch off the reading light.

Rear interior and reading lights*

Fig. 81 Interior roof trim:

front reading lights, type

Fig. 83 Interior roof trim:

rear interior lights and

reading lights.

The switch ⇒ fig. 83

is used to select the following positions:

Interior light switched off 0

In switch position ⇒ fig. 83

, the interior and reading lights are switched

off.

Fig. 82 Interior roof trim:

Switching on the reading light 

front reading lights, type

Turn the switch to position

(left reading light) or to position

(right

reading light).

Courtesy light position 

Switching on the reading light 

Press the corresponding button ⇒ fig. 81

and ⇒ fig. 82 to switch onB

Turn the control to position . The interior lights are automatically switched

on when the vehicle is unlocked or the key removed from the ignition lock The

the reading light.

Safety First

Operating instructions

Tips and Maintenance

Technical Data

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

120

Lights and visibility

light turns off about 20 seconds after the closure of the doors. The interior

The sun visors for the driver and the front passenger can be pulled out of their

lights are switched off when the vehicle is locked or when the ignition is

mountings in the centre of the vehicle and turned towards the doors ⇒ fig. 84

switched on.

Interior lights or both reading lights switched on 

The make-up mirrors in the sun visors have covers. When you open the cover

, a lamp in the roof lights up.

Turn the control to position

The lamp* in the roof lining will go out when the vanity mirror cover is pushed

back or the sun visor is pushed back up.

Note

If not all the vehicle doors are closed, the interior lights will be switched off

after approx. 10 minutes, providing the key has been removed and the cour-

Note

tesy light position selected. This prevents the battery discharging.

The roof lamp will turn off about 10 minutes following the removal of the igni-

tion key. This prevents the battery discharging.

Visibility

Sun blinds*

Sun visors

The rear door windows have sun blinds

Fig. 84 Sun visor on the

Fig. 85 Rear door blinds

driver side

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Lights and visibility

121

Rear side window sun blinds*

Intermittent wipe

- Pull out the blind and hook it into the hooks at the top of the door

- Move the lever up to position .

frame ⇒ page 120, fig. 85.

- Move the control to the left or right to set the length of the

intervals. Control to the left: long intervals; control to the right:

short intervals. Four wiper interval stages can be set using switch

Windscreen wipers

Slow wipe

Front windscreen wipers 

- Move the lever up to position

The windscreen wiper lever controls the windscreen wipers

Continuous wipe

and the automatic wash and wipe.

- Move the lever up to position

Brief wipe

- Move the lever down to position to give the windscreen a brief

wipe. The wiper will start to move faster if you keep the lever

pressed down for longer than 2 seconds.

Wash and wipe automatic system 

- Pull the lever towards the steering wheel - Position . The wash

function will start immediately and the wipers will start with a

slight delay. The wash and wiper systems will function at the

Fig. 86 Windscreen wiper

same time at speeds of over 120 km/h.

and windscreen wash

lever

- Release the lever. The wipers will keep running for approximately

four seconds.

The windscreen wiper lever ⇒ fig. 86 has the following positions:

Optional heated windscreen in the wiper blade* area (page

Switching off the wipers

In some countries and with some versions, there is the possibility of heating

– Move the lever to position

the windscreen in the area of the windscreen wiper blades in order to aid de-

icing in the zone.

Safety First

Operating instructions

Tips and Maintenance

Technical Data

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

122

Lights and visibility

This function is activated by turning the exterior heated rearview mirror*

last wipe. To reactivate the “automatic” function the ignition must be turned

control forwards ⇒ page 126.

off and on again.

• When the “intermittent wipe function” is on, the intervals are directly

proportional to the speed. This way, the higher the vehicle speed the shorter

WARNING

the intervals.

• Worn and dirty wiper blades obstruct visibility and reduce safety levels.

• The wiper will try to wipe away any obstacles that are on the windscreen.

• In cold conditions, you should not use the wash / wipe system unless

The wiper will stop moving if the obstacle blocks its path. Remove the

you have warmed the windscreen with the heating and ventilation system.

obstacle and switch the wiper back on again.

The washer fluid could otherwise freeze on the windscreen and obscure

• Before removing any objects that may be trapped in the side areas of the

your view of the road.

windscreen, always move the wiper arms to the service position (horizontal).

• Always note the corresponding warnings on ⇒ page 226, “Changing

• The heat output of the heated jets* is controlled automatically when the

windscreen wiper blades”.

ignition is switched on, depending upon the outside temperature.

Caution

In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blades are not frozen to the

glass before using the wipers for the first time. If you switch on the wipers

when the wiper blades are frozen to the windscreen, you could damage both

the wiper blades and the wiper motor.

Note

• The windscreen wipers will only work when the ignition is switched on.

• In certain versions of vehicles with alarms, the windscreen wiper will only

work when the ignition is on and the bonnet closed.

• When in use, the wipers do not go as far as the rest position. When the

lever is moved to position 0, they are totally hidden.

• The next speed down will automatically be selected if speed ⇒ page 121,

fig. 86

is selected when the vehicle stops. The set speed will be

resumed when the vehicle starts again

• The windscreen will be wiped again after approximately five seconds once

the “automatic wipe/wash system” has been operated while the vehicle is in

transit (automatic function). If you activate the wipers less than three

seconds after the drip function, a new wash sequence will begin without the

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Lights and visibility

123

Rain sensor*

Switching on the rain sensor

- Move the windscreen wiper lever into position

⇒ fig. 88.

The rain sensor controls the frequency of the windscreen

wiper intervals, depending on the amount of rain.

- Move the control to the left or right to set the sensitivity of the

rain sensor. Control to the right: highly sensitive. Control to the

left: less sensitive.

The rain sensor is part of the interval wipe function. You will have to switch

the rain sensor back on if you switch off the ignition. This is done by switching

the wiper intermittent function off and back on.

Note

• Do not put stickers on the windscreen in front of the sensor. This may

cause sensor disruption or faults.

Fig. 87 Rain sensor*

Fig. 88 Windscreen wiper

lever

Safety First

Operating instructions

Tips and Maintenance

Technical Data

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

124

Lights and visibility

Rear window wiper 

Switching on the windscreen wiper and washer system

- Press the lever fully forwards to position

⇒ fig. 89. The wash

The windscreen wiper lever operates the windscreen wiper

function will start immediately and the wiper will start with a

and the wash and wipe system for the rear window.

slight delay. The windscreen wash system will function as long as

you hold the lever in this position.

- Release the lever. The wiper then wipes for approximately 4

seconds, and then in intervals again.

- Release the lever. The washer system stops and the wipers func-

tion.

WARNING

• A worn or dirty wiper blade will obstruct visibility and reduce safety.

Fig. 89 Windscreen wiper

• Always note the corresponding warnings on ⇒ page 226, “Changing

and windscreen wash

lever: rear window wiper

windscreen wiper blades”.

Switching on the interval wipe

Caution

- Press the lever forwards to position

⇒ fig. 89. The wiper will

In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blade is not frozen to the glass

before using the wiper for the first time. If you switch on the wiper when the

wipe the window approximately every 6 seconds.

wiper blade is frozen to the glass, this could damage both the wiper blade

and the wiper motor.

Switching off the interval wipe function

- Pull the lever back from position

towards the steering wheel.

The wiper will continue to function for a short period if you switch

Note

off whilst the wipers are in motion.

• The windscreen wiper will only function when the ignition is switched on

and the tailgate is closed.

• In reverse gear, with the windscreen wipers switched on, the rear wind-

screen wiper will make one wipe.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Lights and visibility

125

Headlight washer system

Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror*

The headlight washers clean the headlight lenses.

The automatic anti-dazzle function can be switched on and off

as desired.

The headlight washers are activated automatically when the windscreen

washer is used and the windscreen wiper lever is pulled towards the steering

wheel for at least 1.5 seconds - provided the dipped headlights or main

beams are switched on. Clean off stubborn dirt (insects, etc.) from the head-

lights at regular intervals, for instance when filling the fuel tank.

Note

• To ensure that the headlight washers work properly in winter, keep the

nozzle holders in the bumper free of snow and remove any ice with a de-icer

spray.

• To remove water, the windscreen wipers will be activated from time to

Fig. 90 Automatic anti-

time, the headlight wipers will be activated every three cycles.

dazzle interior mirror.

Switching off anti-dazzle function

Mirrors

- Press button

⇒ fig. 90. Warning lamp goes out:

Switching on anti-dazzle function

Interior mirror

- Press button

⇒ fig. 90. Warning lamp is lit.

It is dangerous to drive if you cannot see clearly through the

rear window.

Anti-dazzle function

The anti-dazzle function is activated every time the ignition is switched on.

Manual anti-dazzle function for interior mirror

The green indicator lamp lights up in the mirror housing.

In the basic mirror position, the lever at the bottom edge of the mirror should

When the anti-dazzle function is activated the interior mirror will darken auto-

be at the front. Pull the lever to the back to select the anti-dazzle function.

matically according to the amount of light it receives (for example from the

headlights of a vehicle behind). The anti-dazzle function is cancelled if

reverse gear is engaged.

Safety First

Operating instructions

Tips and Maintenance

Technical Data

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

126

Lights and visibility

2. Turn the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a

Note

good view to the rear of the vehicle.

• The automatic anti-dazzle function will only work properly if the sun

blind* for the rear window is retracted and there are no other objects

3. Turn knob to position R (right exterior mirror).

preventing light from reaching the interior mirror.

4. Swivel the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a

• If you have to stick any type of sticker on the windscreen, do not do so in

good view to the rear of the car ⇒

front of the sensors. Doing so could prevent the anti-dazzle function from

working well or even from working at all.

Heating the exterior mirrors*

- Turn the knob forwards to the central position ⇒ fig. 91

that the heated rear view mirrors warm up and the heated wind-

Exterior mirrors

screen* in the wiper blade rest area is activated ⇒ page 121.

The exterior mirrors can be adjusted using the rotary knob in

Folding in exterior mirrors*

the centre console.

 to fold in the exterior

- Turn the control ⇒ fig. 91 to position

mirrors. You should always fold in the exterior mirrors if you are

driving through an automatic car wash. This will help prevent

damage.

Folding rear view mirrors with convenience control*

- The outer rear view mirror will fold back automatically with

convenience closing (with the remote or the key)

- To unfold it again, open the door and use the contact

Folding exterior mirrors back out to the extended position*

Fig. 91 Exterior mirror

- Turn the knob to another position to fold the exterior mirrors back

control

out ⇒

Basic setting of exterior mirrors

Synchronised mirror adjustment

1. Turn knob ⇒ fig. 91 to position L (left exterior mirror).

1. Turn the control to the position L (left exterior mirror).

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Lights and visibility

127

2. Turn the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a

good view to the rear of the vehicle. The right exterior mirror will

be adjusted at the same time (synchronised).

WARNING

• The rear view convex or aspheric mirror increase the field of vision

however the objects appear smaller and further away in the mirrors. If you

use these mirrors to estimate the distance to vehicles behind you when

changing lane, you could make a mistake. Risk of accident.

• If possible, use the interior mirror to estimate distances to vehicles

behind you.

• Make sure that you do not get your finger trapped between the mirror

and the mirror base when folding back the mirrors. Risk of injury!

For the sake of the environment

The exterior mirror heating should be switched off when it is no longer

needed. Fuel is wasted otherwise.

Note

• If the electrical adjustment ever fails to operate, the mirrors can be

adjusted by hand by lightly pressing the edge of the mirror glass.

• In vehicles with electric wing mirrors, the following points should be

observed: if, due to an external force (e.g. a knock while manoeuvring), the

adjustment of the mirror housing is altered, the mirror will have to be

completely folded electrically. Do not readjust the mirror housing by hand, as

this will interfere with the mirror adjuster function.

• The rear view mirrors can be adjusted separately or simultaneously, as

described before.

Safety First

Operating instructions

Tips and Maintenance

Technical Data

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

128

Seats and stowage

The importance of correct seat adjustment

WARNING (continued)

Proper seat adjustment optimises the level of protection

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

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

offered by seat belts and airbags.

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.

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

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

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

rect sitting position.

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

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

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

of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. Failure to respect

is very important for:

the minimum distance means that the airbag will not protect you. Risk of

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

fatal injury. The distance between the driver and the steering wheel or

between the front passenger and the dash panel should always be as great

• relaxed posture that does not cause drowsiness,

as possible.

• safe driving ⇒ page 7,

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

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

stationary. This also applies to the forwards/backwards adjustment of the

protection ⇒ page 19.

rear seats. 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

WARNING

position. Risk of fatal accidents.

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

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

may sustain critical injuries.

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

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

the ⇒ page 46, “Child safety”.

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.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Seats and stowage

129

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.

Fig. 93 Side view: head

restraints and seat belts

correctly adjusted

- 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. 92 and ⇒ fig. 93.

Fig. 92 Front view: head

Adjusting the head restraints ⇒ page 130.

restraints and seat belts

correctly adjusted

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.

Safety First

Operating instructions

Tips and Maintenance

Technical Data

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

130

Seats and stowage

Removing or adjusting head restraints

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

restraint downwards.

The head restraints can be adjusted by moving them up and

down.

- 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. 94 (arrow).

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

Fig. 94 Adjusting and

Fitting the head restraint

removing the head

restraints

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

- Push head restraint down.

Adjusting height (front seats)

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

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

position.

⇒ page 13.

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

restraint downwards.

WARNING

- Make sure that it engages securely into position.

• 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

Adjusting height (rear seats)

a risk of serious injury.

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

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

position.

height to achieve optimal protection.

• Please observe the safety warnings ⇒ page 129, “Correct adjustment

of head restraints”.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Seats and stowage

131

Adjusting the backrest angle

Front seats

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

Adjustment of the front seats

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

Fig. 95 Front left seat

only when the vehicle is stationary.

controls

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

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

The control elements in ⇒ fig. 95 are mirrored for the front right-

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

hand seat.

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

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

Adjusting the seat forwards and backwards

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

improper positioning of the belt web!

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

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

- Then release the grip

and move the seat further until the

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

catch engages.

care and attention.

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.

Safety First

Operating instructions

Tips and Maintenance

Technical Data

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

132

Seats and stowage

Heated seats* 

Rear seat bench

The front seat cushions and backrests can be heated electri-

cally.

Seat adjustment

Fig. 96 Thumb wheel for

Fig. 97 For unlocking the

the front seat heating

rear seat

– Turn the appropriate thumb wheel ⇒ fig. 96 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.

Fig. 98 Rear seat back-

rest angle adjustment

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Seats and stowage

133

The seats may be moved forwards or backwards independently. The

Folding the seat backrests down

movement can be 1/3 or 2/3 of the seat. There are various possible

positions.

Adjusting reach

- In the seated position, unlock the lever in the direction of the

arrow ⇒ page 132, fig. 97.

- Move the seat cushion forwards or backwards to the desired

position.

Backrest angle adjustment

- Hold the backrest at the top. Pull the loop on the side of the seat

Fig. 99 Folding or

⇒ page 132, fig. 98 in the direction of the arrow and hold the

opening the rear seat

backrests

loop in this position. Push the backrest to the required position

and release the loop.

- Pull the loop on the side of the seat ⇒ fig. 99

WARNING

In this position the back rest is locked. This is the reason why the loop located

on the side of the seat must be pulled in the direction of the arrow to open the

• Adjust the seat only when the vehicle is stationary. Otherwise your seat

backrest.

could move unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving. This could increase

the risk of an accident and therefore injury.

• Do not push the seatbacks down until the seat is moved, this is to avoid

WARNING

damage to the centre console.

• You should check that the backrest has engaged properly in position

• Ensure that the seat, once moved, is fixed in position.

after the loop is released.

• The locking system loops on the seats may not, for reasons of safety, be

Note

used to secure any items.

• In order to maintain the maximum luggage compartment space, put the

seatbacks in position normal, without moving.

• In order to maintain the maximum space without putting the seatbacks

down, move the seats forward to the desired position.

Safety First

Operating instructions

Tips and Maintenance

Technical Data

Seat Altea Freetrack. Service Manual - part 8