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Seat Exeo ST. Service Manual - part 9

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Manual adjustment of the front seats

Moving the seats forwards and backwards

- Lift the lever

1

⇒ fig. 106 and move the seat to the desired

Seat adjuster controls

position.

There are several seat adjustment functions for your conven-

- Then release the lever

1

and move the seat further until the

ience

catch engages.

WARNING

The driver's seat must only be moved forwards and backwards when the

vehicle is at a standstill. Failure to do so could result in an accident.

Adjusting the seat height*

Raising the seat

Fig. 106 Adjuster

- Pull the lever

2

⇒ fig. 106 up repeatedly until the seat is in the

controls on driver's seat

desired position.

Lowering the seat

Some of the equipment listed is only fitted on certain models or is an optional

extra.

- Press the lever

2

down repeatedly until the seat is in the

desired position.

Control switches

1

Moving the seat backwards or forwards

2

Raising/lowering the seat

WARNING

A

Adjusting the backrest angle

• The height of the driver's seat must not be adjusted while driving.

4

Adjusting lumbar support

Failure to do so could result in an accident.

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WARNING (continued)

• Be careful when adjusting the seat height. Injuries can be caused if the

height is adjusted without due care and attention.

Adjusting the backrest angle

- Lean forwards to take your weight off the backrest.

- Turn the adjuster wheel

3

⇒ page 134, fig. 106 to set the angle

of the backrest as required.

WARNING

The front backrests must not be reclined for driving. Otherwise, safety

belts and the airbag system might not protect as they should, with the

subsequent danger of injury.

Adjusting lumbar support*

- Do not exert any pressure on the backrest and turn adjuster

wheel

4

⇒ page 134, fig. 106 to adjust lumbar support.

As you make the adjustments, the curvature of the cushioned area of the

lumbar region becomes more or less acute. In this way, it adapts to the

natural curvature of the spine.

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Electric adjustment of front seats*

Adjusting the seat

The arrangement of the switches corresponds with the design

of the seats.

Fig. 108 Front seat: Seat

adjustment switches

The adjustment switches for the seat and backrest correspond with

the design of the seat. The seats can be adjusted merely by pressing

the corresponding switch in the required direction.

Moving the seat forwards / backwards

Fig. 107 Front seat:

Adjuster controls

- Press switch

A

⇒ fig. 107 forwards or backwards

1

⇒ fig. 108

⇒

Raising/lowering the seat

- Press switch

A

up or down ⇒

Raising/lowering the front part of the seat

- Press the front of switch

A

up or down

2

⇒

Raising/lowering the rear part of the seat

– Press the rear of switch

A

up or down

3

⇒

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Control switches

- Press the button in the appropriate direction of the arrow

A

Seat adjustment

⇒ fig. 109 to adjust the backrest ⇒

B

Backrest adjustment

C

Lumbar support*

WARNING

The front backrests must not be reclined for driving. Otherwise, safety

WARNING

belts and the airbag system might not protect as they should, with the

• The electrical seat adjustment also works when the ignition is off or

subsequent danger of injury.

when the key is not in the ignition. To avoid accidental injuries, never leave

children unattended in the vehicle.

• For safety reasons, the seat must only be adjusted when the vehicle is

at a standstill. Failure to do so could result in an accident.

Lumbar support*

• Be careful when adjusting the seat height. Injuries can be caused if the

seat height is adjusted without due care and attention.

The lumbar support can be adjusted to fit the natural curve of

the spine.

Adjusting the backrest angle

Fig. 110 Front seat:

Adjuster switch for lumbar

support

Fig. 109 Front seat: Back-

rest adjuster switch

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Adjusting the contour of lumbar support

Memory for driver's seat*

- Press the front part of the adjuster switch ⇒ page 137, fig. 110

to increase the contour of the lumbar support.

Description

- Press the rear part of the adjuster switch to decrease the contour

The recall buttons in the driver's door can be used to store

of the lumbar support.

and recall up to four different positions for the driver's seat

Adjusting the height of lumbar support

and exterior mirrors.

- Press the top part of the adjuster switch to move the lumbar

support upwards.

- Press the bottom part of the adjuster switch to move the lumbar

support down.

The lumbar support provides effective support for the natural curvature of the

spine to give a more relaxed seating position, especially on long journeys.

Fig. 111 Driver's door:

Memory system

Memory buttons

Using the recall buttons 1, 2, 3 and 4 ⇒ fig. 111, you can store and recall the

seat and exterior mirror positions for up to four different drivers.

STOP

button

The seat memory will be disabled if the

STOP

button is in the up position

(press and release). The word  will light up next to the

STOP

button (only

visible when the lights are switched on).

The stored settings will all remain in the memory. However, the seat and the

exterior mirrors can now only be adjusted using the conventional electrical

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Assigning remote control keys

Head restraints

The key must be assigned to a memory button so that the

positions stored in the memory can also be recalled using the

Front head restraints

remote control key.

In combination with properly worn seat belts, the head

Assigning the remote control key to a memory button

restraints offer effective protection, provided they are prop-

erly adjusted to suit the height of the occupant.

- Using the memory button, recall the settings that are to be

programmed onto the key.

- Keeping the memory button pressed down, press the unlock

button on the remote control key within 10 seconds.

- Wait for about 2 seconds before releasing the memory button.

Deleting assignment of the remote control key to the memory

button

- Press and hold the

MEMO

button and press the unlock button on

the remote control key within 10 seconds.

- Wait for about 2 seconds before releasing the

MEMO

button.

Fig. 112 Front seats:

Head restraints

The previous settings are automatically cancelled when the keys are re-

assigned to different memory buttons.

Raising the head restraint

- Take hold of the sides of the head restraint with both hands.

- Pull up the head restraint.

Lowering the head restraint

- Press button

A

and lower the head restraint.

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Removing the head restraints

Raising the head restraint

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

- Take hold of the sides of the head restraint with both hands.

- Press button

A

and pull out the head restraint.

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

Fitting the head restraint

Lowering the head restraint

- Insert the head restraint in its guides until it clicks into place.

- Press button

A

⇒ fig. 113 and lower the head restraint.

Press button

A

and lower the head restraint.

Removing the head restraint

The height of the head restraints is adjustable. They should be set to suit the

– Pull up the head restraint as far as it will go.

height of the occupant. In combination with the seat belts, the head

restraints offer effective protection, provided they are properly adjusted.

- Press button

A

⇒ fig. 113 and pull out the head restraint.

For best protection, the top of the head restraint should be at least at eye level

Fitting the head restraint

or higher.

- Insert the head restraint in its guides until it clicks into place.

Press button

A

and lower the head restraint.

Head restraints on the side rear seats

When the rear seats are not occupied, the head restraints should be moved

to the lowest position so that they do not obstruct the driver's field of

vision.

Fig. 113 Outer rear seats:

Head restraints

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Central head restraint of the rear seat

When the rear seats are not occupied the head restraints should be moved to

the lowest position so that they do not obstruct the driver's field of vision.

Armrests

The armrest can be adjusted to several positions and incorpo-

rates a storage compartment.

Fig. 114 Centre rear seat:

Head restraints

Raising the head restraint

- Take hold of the sides of the head restraint with both hands.

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

Fig. 115 Armrest

between the driver's seat

and front passenger's

Lowering the head restraint

seat

- Press button

A

⇒ fig. 114 and lower the head restraint.

Adjusting the armrest

Removing the head restraint

- To adjust the position of the armrest, fold the armrest all the way

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

down.

- Press button

A

⇒ fig. 114 and pull out the head restraint.

- Then lift the armrest gradually until it engages in the desired

position.

Fitting the head restraint

- Insert the head restraint in its guides until it clicks into place.

Opening the storage compartment

Press button

A

and lower the head restraint.

- Press the release lever ⇒ fig. 115.

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Please note that the armrest can restrict the driver's movements when it is

- Secure the load with a luggage net* or with non-elastic straps

lowered. The armrest should therefore be raised when driving in city traffic.

secured to the fastening rings ⇒ page 144.

WARNING

Luggage compartment

Unsecured objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly shift and

•

cause changes in the handling of the vehicle.

Loading the luggage compartment

• In an accident or a sudden manoeuvre, loose objects in the passenger

compartment can be flung forward and might injure vehicle occupants.

Loads in the luggage compartment should be safely secured.

• Always keep all objects in the luggage compartment and use appro-

priate grips to secure them, particularly in the case of heavy objects.

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

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

• Please refer to the notes on ⇒ page 7.

Caution

Make sure that no hard objects chafe against the wires of the heating element

in the rear window and damage them.

Note

Fig. 116 Position heavy

items as far forward as

The tyre pressure must be adjusted according to the load. If necessary,

possible.

consult the tyre pressure label on the door pillar ⇒ page 242.

To maintain safe handling on the road, please observe the following

points:

- Distribute the load evenly.

- Position heavy items as far forward as possible ⇒ fig. 116.

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Fastening rings

Luggage net*

There are four fastening rings in the luggage compartment,

The luggage net can be used to secure and retain light items

which can be used to secure loads.

in the luggage compartment.

Fig. 117 Location of

fastening rings in luggage

Fig. 118 Stretch net laid

compartment

out

– Use the fastening rings to secure the load ⇒ fig. 117 -arrows-.

Luggage net

- Secure the luggage net to the four fastening rings -arrows-

– Please refer to the safety notes ⇒ page 17.

⇒ fig. 118.

The luggage net can be attached to the fastening rings in the bottom of the

luggage compartment panel.

WARNING

The luggage net should only be used to hold objects weighing up to 5 kg.

Heavier objects cannot be safely secured (injury risk).

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Retaining strap*

Luggage compartment cover*

The retaining strap can be used to secure items of luggage to

The cover blocks the view into the luggage compartment.

the right-hand side lining in the luggage compartment.

Fig. 120 Tailgate open

with luggage compart-

Fig. 119 Retaining strap

ment cover closed

attached to right-hand

side lining

Pulling out the luggage compartment cover

- Hook the retaining strap into housing

A

or

B

⇒ fig. 119.

- Using handle

A

⇒ fig. 120, pull the rolled-up cover evenly

towards the rear of the vehicle.

You can attach the strap to the top or bottom housing, depending on the size

of the object you wish to secure.

– Insert the ends of the bar into the grooves in the left and right-

hand side trim ⇒ fig. 120 -arrows-.

To secure shorter objects, the retaining strap can also be attached to the

centre. However, this is only possible if the strap is attached to housing

B

Retracting the luggage compartment cover

- Lift the bar out of the grooves in the side trim.

WARNING

- Let the cover roll up slowly.

The retaining strap should only be used to hold objects weighing up to 5

kg. Heavier objects cannot be safely secured (injury risk).

Removing and installing the luggage compartment cover ⇒ page 147.

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Using the partition grille with the rear backrest folded down

WARNING

- Fold down the rear backrests ⇒ page 149.

The luggage compartment cover should not be used as a storage shelf.

Articles placed on this cover could cause injury to vehicle occupants in an

- Pull the grille upwards.

accident or if the brakes are applied suddenly.

- Engage the ends of the bar in the retainers

A

⇒ fig. 121.

Retracting the partition grille

Partition grille*

- Unhook the bar from the retainers.

The partition grille prevents loose objects in the luggage

- Let the grille retract slowly.

compartment from being thrown forward into the passenger

compartment (e.g. under sudden braking).

Removing and installing the partition grille ⇒ page 147.

Fig. 121 Retainers for the

partition grille

Pulling out and securing the partition grille

- Pull the grille up as far as it will go.

– Engage the ends of the bar in the retainers

⇒ fig. 121.

B

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Removing and installing luggage compartment cover /

Removing luggage compartment cover / partition grille

partition grille

- Open the right-hand rear door.

The luggage compartment cover / partition grille can only be

- Fold down the backrests ⇒ page 149.

removed when the rear backrests are folded forwards.

- Pull the partition grille in the direction indicated ⇒ fig. 122 and

lift it out of the retaining rails.

Installing luggage compartment cover / partition grille

- Open the right-hand rear door.

- Fold down the backrests ⇒ page 149.

- Fit the partition grille

A

on the backrest so that the retainers

B

are located next to the retaining rails

C

⇒ fig. 123.

– Push the luggage compartment cover / partition grille towards

Fig. 122 Removing

the left-hand side of the vehicle as far as it will go.

luggage compartment

cover / partition grille

Fig. 123 Installing

luggage compartment

cover / partition grille

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Luggage compartment liner*

Folding out floor panel to upright position

- Open the tailgate.

You can use the liner to protect the inside of the luggage

compartment when carrying wet or dirty items.

- Take hold of handle

A

⇒ fig. 124, lift the floor panel

B

and line

up the bottom corners of the floor panel with the recesses

C

– Put the items you are transporting onto the luggage compart-

ment liner

Folding floor panel up against rear backrest

- Open the tailgate.

- Take hold of the handle

A

⇒ fig. 124 and fold out the floor

panel as far as the rear backrest.

Removing floor panel

Fig. 124

Floor panel

- Open the tailgate.

raised

- Take hold of the handle

A

⇒ fig. 124 and fold out the floor

panel as far as the rear backrest.

- Pull the complete floor panel towards the rear of the vehicle so it

comes out of the retainers

D

⇒ fig. 125.

Small items can also be stored under floor panel

B

⇒ fig. 124.

The space available for carrying items in the luggage compartment liner can

be increased by folding out the floor panel or removing it completely.

Fig. 125 Floor panel

Caution

removed for increased

When the floor panel is folded out to the upright position you should not

luggage space

transport items weighing more than about 7.5 kg, or items which exceed 2/3

of the height of the upright floor panel.

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CD-ROM player for navigation system*

Note

The CD-ROM player for the navigation system is located in this storage

It is advisable to secure the items by means of a strap secured to the

compartment in the luggage compartment. Separate operating instructions

fastening rings on the left and the right hand side.

are enclosed for this system.

Side storage compartment

Extending the luggage compartment

The CD-ROM player for the navigation system* is located in

The two sections of the backrest can be folded forwards either

the left side storage compartment of the luggage compart-

together or separately to increase the capacity of the luggage

ment.

compartment.

Fig. 126 Luggage

compartment: Side trim

with closed storage

Fig. 127 Backrest release

compartment

lever

– To open the storage compartment, pull the handle forwards

Folding the backrest forwards

⇒ fig. 126.

- Press the release lever

A

⇒ fig. 127 in the direction indicated

by the arrow.

– Fold down the backrest.

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