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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. Otherwise your seat could move unexpectedly while the vehicle

protection ⇒ page 16.

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

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

position. Risk of fatal accidents.

WARNING

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

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

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

may sustain critical injuries.

the ⇒ page 42, “Child safety”.

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

vehicle.

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

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

priate child restraint system ⇒ page 42, “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.

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Head restraints

Correct adjustment of head restraints

Properly adjusted head restraints are an important part of

occupant protection and can reduce the risk of injuries in

most accident situations.

Fig. 70 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. 69 and ⇒ fig. 70.

Fig. 69 Front view: head

Adjusting the head restraints ⇒ page 104

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.

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Removing or adjusting head restraints

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

positions.

The head restraints can be adjusted by moving them up and

down.

Adjusting height (rear central seat)

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

position.

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

restraint downwards.

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

positions ⇒ page 12.

Angle adjustment (front seats)

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

Fig. 71 Adjusting and

removing the head

Removing the head restraint

restraints

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

Adjusting height (front seats)

- Press the button ⇒ fig. 71 (arrow).

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

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

position.

Fitting the head restraint

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

restraint downwards.

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

- Make sure that it engages securely into position.

- Push head restraint down.

- Adjust the head restraint to suit body size ⇒ page 12 and

Adjust height (rear outer seats)

⇒ page 12.

- Press the button on the side and pull upwards or downwards to

the desired position.

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Front seats

WARNING

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

Adjustment of the front seats

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

a risk of serious injury.

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

height to achieve optimal protection.

• Please observe the safety warnings ⇒ page 103, “Correct adjustment

of head restraints”.

Note

• To fit and remove the rear head restraints, gently tilt the seat back

forwards.

• When fitting the head restraints again, insert the tubes as far as possible

into the guides without pressing the button.

Fig. 72 Front left seat

controls

Adjusting the seat forwards and backwards

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

- Then release the grip

and move the seat further until the

catch engages.

Adjusting the seat height*

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

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

Adjusting the backrest angle

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

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Heated seats* 

WARNING

The front seat cushions and backrests can be heated electri-

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

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

cally.

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

only when the vehicle is stationary.

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

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

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

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

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

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

improper positioning of the belt web!

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

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

care and attention.

Fig. 73 Thumb wheel for

the front seat heating

- Turn the appropriate thumb wheel ⇒ fig. 73 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.

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Folding seat down

Rear seat bench

- Remove the head restraint ⇒ page 104.

Folding down rear seats

- Pull the front edge of the seat cushion ⇒ fig. 74

upwards in

the direction of the arrow.

- Lift the cushion

forwards in the direction of the arrow.

– Pull the release button ⇒ fig. 75 in the direction of the arrow and

fold the backrest forwards

- Insert the head restraints in their fastenings ⇒ page 104.

Folding seat forward

- Remove the head restraints from their fastening on the seat

cushion.

Fig. 74 Folding up the

- Lift the backrest until it correctly engages in the catches.

rear seat cushion

- Check that it has engaged correctly.

- Replace the rear head restraints ⇒ page 12.

- Lower the cushion and push it backwards below the seatbelt

buckles.

- Press the front part of the cushion downwards.

On split rear seats ⁴⁾ the backrest and cushion can be lowered and raised

respectively in two sections.

Fig. 75 Button for

unlocking the rear back-

rest

⁴⁾ Optional equipment

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WARNING

• Please be careful when folding back the backrest! Injuries can be

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

caused if the backrest is tilted without due care and attention.

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

in the event of an accident.

• Do no trap or damage seatbelts when raising the backrest.

• After raising the backrest, check it has engaged properly in position.

• The three point automatic seat belt only works correctly when the back-

rest of the central seat is correctly engaged.

Object compartment, driver's side

There is an object compartment on the driver's side

Stowage compartments

Stowage compartment on the front passenger side

Fig. 77 Driver's side

compartment

To open the compartment, pull outwards ⇒ fig. 77.

Fig. 76 Passenger side:

stowage compartment

The compartment can be opened by pulling the lever ⇒ fig. 76.

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Stowage drawer under front right seat*

Seat storage pocket*

Fig. 78 Stowage

compartment under the

Fig. 79 Seat storage

front passenger seat

pocket

To open

There is a storage pocket on the rear of the front seats.

- Press button and pull outwards, holding it with a hand.

To close

– Press inwards until it engages.

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Front cup holder*

Rear cup holder*

Fig. 80 Front cup holder

Fig. 81 Cupholder in the

in the centre console

centre console

To open

On the rear part of the centre console, behind the hand brake, there is a

drinks holder installed* ⇒ fig. 81.

- Press on the edge of cup holder, this opens with a spring action.

To close

- Press the cup holder until it is completely closed.

WARNING

• Never place hot drinks in the drink holders. During normal or sudden

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

spilled. Danger of scalding.

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

cause injury in the case of an accident.

• When travelling the drinks holder should always be closed to prevent

risk in the event of sudden breaking or accident.

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Closing

Ashtrays, cigarette lighter and electrical

- Move the ashtray cover towards the gearstick until it engages.

sockets

Front ashtray

WARNING

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

ashtray.

Cigarette lighter

Fig. 82

Opening

- Press the lower part of the ashtray cover

⇒ fig. 82 and it will

open automatically with a spring action.

Fig. 83 Cigarette lighter

Emptying the ashtray

- Hold the ashtray on the right-hand side and pull upwards.

- Press on the cigarette lighter ⇒ fig. 83 to activate it ⇒

Replacement

- Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly.

– Push ashtray into holder.

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

glowing coil.

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Auxiliary audio connection (AUX-IN)

WARNING

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

a fire.

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

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

• The lighter only works when the ignition is turned on or the engine is

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

vehicle.

Electrical sockets

Fig. 84 Auxiliary audio

The 12 Volt cigarette lighter socket can also be used for other electrical

connection

components with a power rating of up to 120 Watt. When the engine is

switched off, however, the vehicle battery will discharge. Further information

- Lift the AUX. cover ⇒ fig. 84.

⇒ page 167.

- Insert the pin fully (See the radio manual).

WARNING

The current sockets and the connected accessories will only operate when

the ignition is on or when the engine is running. Improper use of the

sockets or electrical accessories can lead to serious injuries or cause a fire.

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

Note

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

battery.

• Before using any electrical accessories, see the instructions on

⇒ page 167.

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Connector for Apple* iPod^®

USB* connection

The iPod^® connector is in the glove compartment on the

In the glove box on the passenger side there is a USB port.

passenger side.

Fig. 86 USB connection*

in glove box on passenger

Fig. 85 iPod connection

side.

in glove box on passenger

side.

For information concerning the use of this equipment, please see the Radio

handbook.

First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire

extinguisher*

First aid kit, warning triangles and fire extinguisher

The use of reflective warning triangles is obligatory in emergencies in some

countries. As are the first aid kit and a set of spare lightbulbs.

The first aid kit can be fitted in one of the stowage compartments, located

below the boot floor mat. The warning triangle can be attached to the back of

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the boot using rubber straps. The fire extinguisher can be fixed on the left-

hand side of the boot floor, fastened with velcro.

WARNING

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

injuries.

Note

• The first aid kit, the warning triangles and the fire extinguisher are not

• Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly move and

change the way the vehicle handles.

supplied with the vehicle as standard.

• During sudden manoeuvres or accidents, loose objects in the

• The first aid kit, the warning triangles and the fire extinguisher should

meet legal requirements.

passenger compartment can be flung forward, injuring vehicle occupants.

• The expiry date of the content of the first aid kit should be checked.

• Always put objects in the luggage compartment.

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

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

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

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

will inform you of the next date for checking.

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

• Before acquiring accessories and emergency equipment see the instruc-

tions on ⇒ page 167, “Accessories, parts replacement and modifications”.

Caution

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

element in the rear window and cause damage.

Luggage compartment

Note

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

Stowing luggage

this would prevent stale air being extracted from the vehicle.

All luggage must be securely stowed.

Please observe the following points to ensure the vehicle handles

Luggage compartment cover

well at all times:

- Distribute the load as evenly as possible.

The tray behind the rear seat back can be used for clothing.

The groove between the tray and the rear window heater should never be

- Place heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compartment

covered to allow free air ventilation.

as possible.

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

WARNING

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

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

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

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

will endanger the vehicle occupants in case of sudden braking.

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

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

Caution

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

• Before closing the tailgate, ensure that the stowage compartment tray is

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

correctly fitted.

able speed and driving style must be used.

• An overloaded boot could mean that the rear stowage tray is not correctly

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

seated and it may be bent or damaged.

with the load on the roof carrier system when opened.

Note

• Below the boot floor trim, next to the spare wheel, is a removable stowage

tray.

Roof carrier*

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

• For safety reasons, only luggage racks and accessories approved by SEAT

should be used.

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

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

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

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

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

or marks on the bodywork.

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

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

check them at regular intervals.

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Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning

is needed to defrost the windows quickly, is only available when the engine

Heating and ventilation

has reached its operating temperature.

Blower

Controls

The air flow can be set at four speeds with switch . The blower should

always be set at the lowest speed when driving slowly.

Air distribution

Control

for setting the flow of air in the required direction.

 - Air distribution towards the windscreen. Air recirculation is, for safety

reasons, not possible in this position.

 - Air distribution to the upper body.

 - Air distribution to footwell.

 - Air distribution to the windscreen and the footwell.

Air recirculation mode 

Fig. 87 On the dash

panel: Heater controls

Air recirculation

on (button symbol



lights up) prevents strong odours

in the outside air from entering the vehicle interior, for example when driving

through a tunnel or queuing in traffic ⇒

–

Using the controls ⇒ fig.

and and with the switch

you can set the temperature, air distribution and the blower

When the outside temperature is low, using air recirculation mode provides

more effective heating by heating air from the vehicle interior instead of cold

speed.

air from outside.

Press the button

to switch air recirculation mode on or off. A

button is illuminated by a yellow lamp for as long as the function

WARNING

is switched on.

•

For your safety, the windows should never be fogged up or covered with

snow or ice. This is essential to ensure good visibility. Please familiarise

Temperature

yourself with the correct operation of the heating and ventilation system,

Switch

sets the temperature. The required temperature inside the vehicle

including the demist/defrost functions for the windows.

cannot be lower than the ambient temperature. Maximum heat output, which

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– Set the airflow to the desired direction using air distribution

WARNING (continued)

control

• In air recirculation mode, no ambient air enters the vehicle interior. The

windows can quickly fog over if the heating is switched off. Therefore, you

- Open the relevant air outlets.

should never leave the air recirculation mode switched on for longer

periods, as this increases the risk of an accident.

Heating the interior

- Turn the temperature selector ⇒ fig. 88

clockwise to select

the required temperature.

Note

• Please observe the general notes ⇒ page 125.

- Turn blower switch

to speed settings 1 -4.

- Set the airflow to the desired direction using air distribution

control

Vehicle ventilation or heating

- Open the relevant air outlets.

Defrosting the windscreen

- Turn the temperature selector ⇒ fig. 88

clockwise to the

maximum temperature.

- Turn the blower switch

to setting 4.

– Set air distribution to .

- Close outlet

– Open and turn outlet towards side windows

Fig. 88

On the dash

panel: Heater controls

Demisting the windscreen and the side windows

- Turn the temperature selector ⇒ fig. 88

to the heating zone.

Ventilating the passenger compartment

– Turn blower switch

to speed settings 2-3.

- Turn the temperature selector ⇒ fig. 88

anti-clockwise.

- Set air distribution to 

– Turn blower switch

to speed settings 1 -4.

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