Content      ..     7      8      9      10     ..

Seat Altea Freetrack. Service Manual - part 9

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

134

Seats and stowage

Folding the rear seat backrests down

Stowage compartments

Stowage compartment on the front passenger side

Fig. 100 Folding or

opening the front seat

backrests

Fig. 101 Passenger side:

- Pull the loop on the side of the seat ⇒ fig. 100

in the direc-

1

stowage compartment

tion of the arrow and lift the seat backrest into position.

The compartment can be opened by pulling the lever ⇒ fig. 101.

WARNING

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

WARNING

after the loop is released.

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

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

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

used to secure any items.

in the event of an accident.

• After locking the seat backrest into position ensure that the seat belts

protrude from the seat.

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

Seats and stowage

135

Centre arm rest at front with stowage area

Note

There is a stowage area in the armrest.

The CD changer is located in this compartment.

Stowage areas under the front seats*

There is a stowage locker with a cover under each front seat.

Fig. 102 Front armrest

with stowage area

- To open the stowage area, lift the armrest up in the direction of

the arrow ⇒ fig. 102 and then lift the cover.

Fig. 103 Stowage area

- To access the CD loader* or the lower stowage area, pull on the

under the front seats

armrest cover without pressing on the button.

- To close the stowage area, push the armrest down.

The drawer* ⇒ fig. 103

A

is opened by pushing the button and putting the

cover back.

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

WARNING

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

too much pressure is applied.

Always keep the stowage area closed while the vehicle is in motion to

reduce the risk of injury from the armrest during a sudden braking

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

manoeuvre or in the event of an accident.

Safety First

Operating instructions

Tips and Maintenance

Technical Data

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

136

Seats and stowage

WARNING

WARNING

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

• The folding tables may not be folded down whilst the vehicle is in

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

motion and anyone is seated on the second row of seats. There is a risk on

injury during a sudden braking manoeuvre! The table must therefore be

passengers if the cargo is released in case of sudden braking or an

accident.

closed and properly secured whilst the vehicle is in motion.

• 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.

Folding table*

Folding tables are fitted to the rear of the front seat backrests.

Caution

When driving, do not leave open cans in the cup holders. The drink might be

spilt on braking, for example, and could damage the vehicle.

Roof stowage compartment*

There are four stowage compartments in the roof

Fig. 104 Folding table of

front left seat

- To open the table, open it up in the direction of the arrow

⇒ fig. 104.

Fig. 105 Roof stowage

compartments

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

Seats and stowage

137

– Press the button on the cover to open these compartments

⇒ page 136, fig. 105. The cover will then open.

- To close the cover, press it up until it engages.

WARNING

Always keep the stowage area cover closed while the vehicle is in motion

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

event of an accident and to prevent any items from being thrown through

the vehicle interior.

Fig. 107 Variable floor

boot stowage compart-

ment

Stowage in the luggage compartment*

-

Lift the luggage compartment floor and fold it back all the way

There is a variable stowage area* in the luggage compart-

⇒ fig. 106.

ment floor.

-

Fit the separator

A

⇒ fig. 107, into the side grooves depending

on the size of the objects to be transported. The onboard tool kit

and the spare wheel are located underneath the luggage

compartment.

-

Secure luggage in the luggage compartment with suitable straps

on the fastening rings.

Note

• The folding table is designed for a maximum load of 50 kg. For heavier

loads fold up the table and remove.

Fig. 106 Variable floor

• Do not exceed the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle

boot stowage compart-

ment

⇒ page 279.

Safety First

Operating instructions

Tips and Maintenance

Technical Data

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

138

Seats and stowage

Luggage compartment retaining net

Other stowage areas

There is a retaining net in the luggage compartment for

Other stowage areas can be found:

securing objects.

•

in the centre console,

• in the door trims (front and rear),

• in the side trims of the luggage compartment,

• in the spare wheel recess in the luggage compartment (only on vehicles

with an optional anti-puncture kit*.

The clothes hooks are located on the rear roof handles.

WARNING

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

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

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

accident.

Fig. 108 Retaining net

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

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

- Use the fastening rings located on the side of the luggage

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

compartment to attach the retaining net ⇒ fig. 108.

accelerator. Risk of accident.

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

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

Note

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

• The folding table is designed for a maximum load of 50 kg. For heavier

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

loads fold up the table and remove.

cially those involving airbag deployment, these objects could injure the

vehicle occupants.

• Do not exceed the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle

⇒ page 279.

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

Seats and stowage

139

Drinks holders at the front

Rear drink holder*/ Armrest*

Fig. 109 Front drink

Fig. 110 Opening the

holder

rear drink holders

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

⇒ fig. 109.

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.

Fig. 111 Rear

armrest/drink holder

Safety First

Operating instructions

Tips and Maintenance

Technical Data

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

140

Seats and stowage

Opening and closing the armrest*/ drink holder*

- To open, pull the loop in the direction of the arrow ⇒ page 139,

fig. 110

1

– To close, lift the Drink holder*/ armrest* in the direction of the

arrow ⇒ page 139, fig. 111

2

WARNING

Ensure that the load in the luggage compartment is correctly secured with

the retainer net when travelling with the armrest down ⇒ page 138.

Fig. 113 Mobile stowage

compartment mounting

plate

Multi-purpose* mobile stowage compartment - Fitting and

Fitting mobile stowage compartment

removal

- Fold down the small section of the rear seat back rest, in order to

access the large section of the back rest.

This stowage compartment may only be placed in the central

area of the rear seat

- Fit the mobile stowage compartment mounting plate

H

⇒ fig. 113 from the inside of the vehicle, through the rear

section of the seat. It should be fitted between the back rest and

the seat, in the central seat area.

- Push the plate until it clips the cushion frame. The rings of the

mobile stowage compartment mounting plate appear at the front

of the seat.

- If it is difficult to make the plate clip, tilt the rear back rest of the

large section forwards slightly and then lean the back rest back-

wards to make the fitting of the mobile stowage compartment

onto the mounting plate easier.

Fig. 112 Mobile stowage

compartment Installation

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

Seats and stowage

141

– Place the mobile stowage compartment onto the foam of the

Multi-purpose* mobile stowage compartment - General

central seat.

information

- Set both mounting pieces together

E

⇒ page 140, fig. 112,

This stowage compartment may only be placed in the central

with both mounting rings

G

⇒ page 140, fig. 113 and press

area of the rear seat

hard until both the clips completely connect with the rings.

Removing mobile stowage compartment

- Pull each of the buttons ⇒ page 140, fig. 112

F

on the clips

(red buttons) forwards, until they snap out of place.

- Fold the larger seat down and remove the mobile stowage

compartment mounting plate.

Fig. 114 Mobile stowage

compartment Opening

Fig. 115 Mobile stowage

compartment Duties

Safety First

Operating instructions

Tips and Maintenance

Technical Data

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

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

Seats and stowage

143

Ashtrays*, cigarette lighter* and electrical

Cigarette lighter*

sockets

Ashtray*

Fig. 117 The cigarette

lighter is located in the

electric socket on the

front of the centre console

- Press on the cigarette lighter ⇒ fig. 117 to activate it ⇒

Fig. 116 Ashtray located

- Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly.

in the front drinks holder

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

Opening and closing the ashtray

glowing coil.

- To open the ashtray, lift the cover ⇒ fig. 116.

- To close, lower the cover.

WARNING

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

Emptying the ashtray

a fire.

- Extract the ashtray and empty.

• 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

WARNING

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

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

vehicle.

ashtray.

Safety First

Operating instructions

Tips and Maintenance

Technical Data

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

144

Seats and stowage

Electrical sockets

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

centre console ⇒ fig. 118 of the passenger compartment and that of the

Electrical equipment can be connected to any of the 12 volt

boot* ⇒ fig. 118. The appliances connected to each socket must not exceed

sockets.

a power rating of 120 Watt.

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

Fig. 118 Socket, centre

⇒ page 210.

console, front

Fig. 119 Socket, luggage

compartment

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

Seats and stowage

145

Auxiliary audio connection (AUX-IN)

AUX RSE connection*

Fig. 120 Auxiliary audio

Fig. 121 AUX RSE

connection

connection

– Lift the AUX. cover ⇒ fig. 120.

This connector may be used as an audio input (red and white connectors) or

audio and video connector (red, white and yellow connectors). For more

– Insert the pin fully (see the radio manual).

details about the use of this audio and video source, see the RSE manual.

Safety First

Operating instructions

Tips and Maintenance

Technical Data

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

146

Seats and stowage

Apple* iPod connector^®

USB* Connection

The iPod^® connection is located in the centre arm rest.

Inside the central armrest compartment there is a USB port.

Fig. 122 iPod connection

Fig. 123 USB connec-

in central armrest

tion* in central armrest

compartment.

compartment

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

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

handbook.

handbook.

First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire

extinguisher

Warning triangle and first-aid kit*

The warning triangle may be housed in the stowage compartment on the floor

of the boot, under the carpet.

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

Seats and stowage

147

The first aid box may be housed in the stowage compartment on the floor of

Luggage compartment

the boot, or in the stowage compartment in the left side lining of the luggage

compartment, depending on the version.

Stowing luggage

Note

All luggage must be securely stowed.

• The warning triangle and the first aid box do not belong to the standard

vehicle equipment.

Please observe the following points to ensure the vehicle handles

• The first aid kit must comply with legal requirements.

well at all times:

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

- Distribute the load as evenly as possible.

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

first-aid kit has expired.

- Place heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compartment

• Before acquiring accessories and emergency equipment see the instruc-

as possible.

tions on ⇒ page 210.

- Secure luggage in the luggage compartment with suitable straps

on the fastening rings*.

Fire extinguisher

WARNING

The fire extinguisher* is attached to the luggage compartment carpet by

velcro.

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

injuries.

• Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly move and

Note

change the way the vehicle handles.

• The fire extinguisher does not belong to the standard vehicle equipment.

• During sudden manoeuvres or accidents, loose objects in the

• The fire extinguisher must comply with legal requirements.

passenger compartment can be flung forward, injuring vehicle occupants.

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

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

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

able straps. This is especially important for heavy objects.

will inform you of the next date for checking.

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

• Before acquiring accessories and emergency equipment see the instruc-

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

tions on ⇒ page 210.

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

Safety First

Operating instructions

Tips and Maintenance

Technical Data

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

148

Seats and stowage

Caution

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

element in the rear window and cause damage.

Note

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

this would prevent stale air being extracted from the vehicle.

Fig. 125 Removing the

Luggage compartment cover

luggage compartment

cover

Using the luggage compartment cover

A

- Use the handle to pull the cover back until you hear a “click”

⇒ fig. 124.

- Press the area marked “PRESS”,and the cover is retrieved auto-

matically.

To remove the luggage compartment cover

- Press the side pin in the direction of the arrow, lift the cover and

Fig. 124 Using the

remove it ⇒ fig. 125.

luggage compartment

cover

- Follow the instructions in reverse to fit it.

WARNING

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

will endanger the vehicle occupants in case of sudden braking.

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

Seats and stowage

149

Caution

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

correctly fitted.

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

seated and it may be bent or damaged.

• If the boot is overloaded, remove the tray.

Note

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

cover, rear visibility is not reduced.

Fig. 127 Fastening rings

to tighten the divider net

Cargo divider net*

- Pass the retaining net up between the backrest and the roll-up

cover, and place it in the ceiling allotments - first into the right

The partition grille prevents loose objects in the luggage

one and then into the left one ⇒ fig. 126.

compartment from being thrown forward into the passenger

- Hook the seat belts into the fastening rings before tightening the

compartment (e.g. under sudden braking).

retaining net ⇒ fig. 127.

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 essential that you follow the assembly instructions included with the

bars exactly, being especially careful to position front and rear luggage

compartment cover bars on the special housings on the longitudinal bars.

You must also respect their position according to the direction of travel indi-

Fig. 126 Divider net

Safety First

Operating instructions

Tips and Maintenance

Technical Data

Content      ..     7      8      9      10     ..