Seat Alhambra 2011 Owner's Manual

ALHAMBRA OWNER’S MANUAL
Foreword
Besides the regular care and maintenance of the vehicle, its correct handling will help preserve its value.
For safety reasons, note the information concerning accessories, modifications and part replacements.
If selling the vehicle, give all of the onboard documentation to the new owner, as it should be kept with the vehicle.
Table of Contents
3Table of Contents
Manual structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safe driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Dear SEAT Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Tips for driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adjusting the seat position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Transporting objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Seat belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Child seats (accessories) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Integrated child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
SEAT information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Unlocking and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Vehicle key set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Central locking and locking system . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Sliding doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Panorama sliding sunroof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Lights and visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Windscreen wiper and washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Rear vision mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Seats and storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . 114
Seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Seat functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Centre armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Loading luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Roof carrier system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Ashtray and cigarette lighter* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Electrical sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Auxiliary heater* (additional heater) . . . . . . . . . . 163
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Stopping and starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Changing gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Braking, stopping and parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Start assist systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Parking sensor system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Park Assist system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Rear Assist system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Cruise control system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Lane Assist system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Sign Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Tyre monitoring systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Practical tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Driving and the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Running-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Ecological driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Engine management and exhaust gas
purification system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Vehicle maintenance and cleaning . . . . . . . . . 242
Care and cleaning the vehicle exterior . . . . . . . . 242
Caring for and cleaning the vehicle interior . . . . 249
Notes for the user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Accessories, parts replacement and
modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Accessories, replacement of parts and
modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Selective Catalytic Reduction* (AdBlue) . . . . . . . 271
Working in the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . 275
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
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Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Wheel trims* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Changing a wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
If and when . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
In case of emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Emergency locking and unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Tools* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Starting assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Towing and tow starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Description of specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Information on fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Petrol engine 1.4 110 kW (150 PS) . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Petrol engine 1.4 110 kW (150 PS) Automatic . . 350 Petrol engine 2.0 147 kW (200 PS) Automatic . . 351
Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 85 kW (115 PS) . . . . . . 352
Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 100 kW (136 PS) . . . . . 354
Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 100 kW (136 PS)
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 103 kW (140 PS) . . . . . 356
Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 103 kW (140 PS)
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 103 kW (140 PS) All-
wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 125 kW (170 PS) . . . . . 360
Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 125 kW (170 PS)
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Dimensions and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Manual structure
5Manual structure
What you should know before reading this manual
This manual contains a description of the equipment supplied with the ve­hicle at the time of press. Some of the equipment hereunder described will not be available until a later date, or is only available in certain markets.
Because this is a general manual for the ALHAMBRA, some of the equip­ment and functions that are described in this manual are not included in all types or variants of the model; they may vary or be modified depending on the technical requirements and on the market; this is in no way deceptive advertising.
The illustrations are intended as a general guide and may vary from the equipment
The direction indications (left, right, front, rear) appearing in this manual re­fer to the normal forward working direction of the vehicle except when oth­erwise indicated.
The equipment marked with an asterisk** is fitted as standard only in cer­tain versions, and is only supplied as optional extras for some versions, or are only offered in certain countries.
®
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fitted in your vehicle in some details.
All registered marks are indicated with ®. Although the copyright sym­bol does not appear, it is a copyrighted mark.
The section is continued on the following page. Marks the end of a section.
WARNING
Texts preceded by this symbol contain information on safety. They warn you about possible dangers of accident or injury.
CAUTION
Texts with this symbol draw your attention to potential sources of damage to your vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
Texts preceded by this symbol contain relevant information concerning envi­ronmental protection.
Note
Texts preceded by this symbol contain additional information.
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Content
This manual is structured to provide the information you need in an organ­ised way. The content of this Manual is divided into sections which belong to chapters (e.g. “Air conditioning”). The entire manual is divided into five
ge parts which are:
lar
1. Safety First
Information on the vehicle equipment relating to passive safety such as seat belts, airbags, seats, etc.
2. Operating instructions
Information about the distribution of controls in the driver position of your vehicle, about the seat adjustment possibilities, about how to create a suit­able climate in the passenger compartment, etc.
3. Practical tips
Advice relating to the driving, caring and maintenance of your vehicle and certain problems you can solve yourself.
4. Technical specifications
Figures, data, dimensions and measurements (for example fuel consump­tion) of your vehicle.
5. Alphabetic index
At the end of this manual there is a detailed alphabetical index, this will help you to rapidly find the information you require.
Safety First
Safe driving
7Safe driving
Dear SEAT Driver
Safety first!
This chapter contains important information, tips, suggestions and warnings that you should read and consider for both your own safety and for your passengers' safety.
WARNING
This manual contains important information about the operation of the vehicle, both for the driver and the passengers. The other sections of the owner's manual also contain further information that you should be aware of for your own safety and for the safety of your passengers.
Ensure that the onboard documentation is kept in the vehicle at all times. This is especially important when lending or selling the vehicle to another person.
Tips for driving
Introduction
Depending upon how you expect to use your vehicle, it may a good idea to protect the engine from below. A guard underneath the engine may help to reduce the risk of damage to the lower part of the vehicle and the oil sump
when driving over kerbs, or along dirt tracks or rough roads... SEAT recom­mends you have the guard fitted by a SEAT dealer.
Additional information and warnings:
Ensure you are correctly seated ⇒ page 10 ansporting ⇒ page 13
Tr
Starting, changing gears, parking ⇒ page 170
Ecological driving ⇒ page 225
Notes for the user ⇒ page 255
WARNING
Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medication or narcotics may result in severe accidents and even loss of life.
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.
Preparing for the journey and safe driving
Check list
For your own safety, for the safety of passengers in the car, and for that of other road users, the following should be checked before and during each journey ⇒  :
Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Specifications
8 Safe driving
Check that the lights and turn signals operate correctly.
Check the tyre pressures (⇒ page 293) and level of fuel (⇒ page 264).
Ensure there is good visibility through all the windows.
Make sure that all objects and bags in the storage compartments, in the
luggage compartment and, where applicable, on the roof, are securely fas­tened ⇒ page 13.
sure there is nothing obstructing the free passage of the foot pedals.
En
Use child retention systems appropriate for the child's body weight and
height ⇒ page 39.
Correctly adjust front seat, head rests and rear-view mirrors to suit your height ⇒ page 10.
Wear close-fitting shoes which do not prevent you from using the pedals correctly.
The driver's floor mat should be fixed to the floor, leaving the pedal area unobstructed.
Before starting out, ensure you are correctly seated and remain in this position throughout the journey. This applies to all passengers in the vehi­cle ⇒ page 10.
Correctly fasten your seat belt before starting to drive and keep it se­curely fastened throughout the journey. This applies to all passengers in the vehicle ⇒ page 21.
Never carry more passengers than the number of available seats and seat belts in your vehicle.
Never drive with impaired faculties (for example, due to medication, al­cohol or drugs).
Do not allow yourself to be distracted from the traffic, for example, to re­set or switch on a menu, by other passengers or to answer a phone call.
Always try to adapt the speed of the vehicle and your style of driving to the condition of the ground or the road and to weather and traffic condi­tions.
Observe the highway code and speed limits.
On long journeys, rest at regular intervals (at least every two hours).
If carrying animals, make sure they are correctly restrained in accord-
ance with their weight and size.
WARNING
Always observe traffic regulations and speed limits and try to anticipate traffic movements. Correctly anticipating traffic situations may mean the difference between arriving safe and sound at your destination or having a serious accident.
Note
Regular servicing of your vehicle not only helps to keep it in good working order but also helps to ensure road safety. Therefore, please ensure the ve­hicle is taken for service as indicated in the Maintenance Programme. If the vehicle is subjected to hard use, it may require certain maintenance work before the next service date. Hard use may involve frequent driving in traffic jams, driving in dusty areas or frequent use of the tow-bar. For further infor­mation, please refer to a SEAT dealer or specialised workshop.
Driving abroad
Check list
In some countries, certain safety regulations and requirements are in force relating to exhaust gas emissions, which differ from the technical character­istics of the vehicle. Before travelling abroad, SEAT recommends you con­sult a SEAT dealer about the legal requirements and the following points:
Does the vehicle need technical modifications for driving abroad, for ex­ample, adjustment of the headlamps?
Does the vehicle have all the tools, diagnostics equipment and spare parts required for inspections and repairs?
Are there any SEAT dealers in the destination country?
9Safe driving
For petrol vehicles: Is unleaded petrol available at the right octane rat­ing?
For diesel engines: Is diesel fuel available with a low sulphur content?
Are a suitable engine oil (⇒ page 279) and other engine fluids comply-
ith SEAT specifications available in the destination country?
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Will the navigation system fitted at the factory operate correctly in the destination country with the available navigation data?
Are special tyres required in the destination country?
CAUTION
SEAT does not accept liability for any damage to the vehicle due to the use of a lower quality fuel, an inadequate service or the non-availability of genu­ine spare parts.
Driving along flooded roadways
To prevent damage to the vehicle when driving through water, for example, along a flooded road, please observe the following:
Check the depth of the water before entering the flooded zone. The wa­ter should never come above the lower edge of the bodywork  .
Do not drive faster than a pedestrian.
Do not stop in the water, use reverse gear or switch off the engine.
Oncoming traffic will cause waves which raise the level of the water,
making it difficult to cross the water.
WARNING
When driving through water, mud, melted snow, etc., please remember that due to damp or frozen brake discs and shoes in winter, the braking effect may be delayed, therefore the required braking distance is greater.
Dry the brakes and remove ice by braking carefully. Ensure that you are not endangering other road-users or breaking traffic regulations in the process.
After driving through water, avoid sudden sharp manoeuvres.
CAUTION
Driving through flooded areas may severely damage vehicle compo-
nents such as the engine, transmission, running gear or electrical system.
Never drive through salt water as salt causes corrosion. Always rinse any
parts of the vehicle which have been in contact with salt water.
Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Specifications
10 Safe driving
Adjusting the seat position
Introduction
Number of seats
Depending on the equipment, your vehicle has a total of five or seven seats. Each seat is equipped with a seat belt.
Equipment Seats in the
front
5 seats 2 3 – 7 seats 2 3 2
Additional information and warnings:
Seat functions ⇒ page 117
Seat belts ⇒ page 21
Airbag system ⇒ page 31
Child seats (accessories) ⇒ page 39
WARNING
An incorrect sitting position in the vehicle can lead to severe injuries or death in the event of sudden braking or manoeuvres, collision or acci­dents or if the airbag deploys.
Before the vehicle moves, assume the proper sitting position and maintain it throughout the trip. This also includes fastening the seat belt.
Never transport more people than there are seats with a seat belt available in the vehicle.
Seats in the sec-
ond row
Seats in the
third row
WARNING (Continued)
Children must always be protected with an approved child restraint
system suited to their height and weight ⇒ page 39, ⇒ page 31.
Always keep your feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion.
Never, for example, put your feet on the surface of a seat or on the dash panel and never put them out of a window. Otherwise the airbag and seat belt offer insufficient protection and the risk of injury in the event of an accident is increased.
WARNING
Before every trip, adjust the seat, the seat belt and the head restraints and instruct your passengers to fasten their seat belts properly.
Move the front passenger seat back as far as possible.
Adjust the driver's seat so that there is a distance of at least 25 cm
(10 inches) between the centre of your chest and the hub of the steering wheel. Adjust the driver's seat so that you are able to press the accelera­tor, brake and clutch pedals to the floor with your knees slightly angled and that the distance between your knees and the dash panel is at least 10 cm (4 inches). If you physical constitution prevents you from meeting these requirements, contact a Technical Service to make any modifica­tions required.
Never drive with the backrest tilted far back. The further the backrests
are tilted to the rear, the greater the risk of injury due to incorrect posi­tioning of the belt web or to the incorrect sitting position.
Never drive with the backrest tilted forwards. Should a front airbag
deploy, it could throw the backrest backwards and injure the passengers of the rear seats.
Sit as far away as possible from the steering wheel and the dash pan-
el.
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WARNING (Continued)
Keep your back straight and resting completely against the backrest and the front seats correctly adjusted. Never place any part of your body in the area of the airbag or very close to it.
If passengers on the rear seats are not sitting in an upright position, the risk of severe injury due to incorrect positioning of the belt web in­creases.
WARNING
Incorrect seat adjustment may lead to accidents and severe injuries.
Only adjust the seats when the vehicle is stationary, as the seats could move unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion and you could lose control of the vehicle. Furthermore, an incorrect position is adopted when adjusting the seat.
Only adjust the height, backrest and forwards or backwards position of the seat when there is nobody in the seat adjustment area.
There must be no objects blocking the seat adjustment area.
Only adjust the height, angle and longitudinal position of the rear
seats when nobody is in the way.
The seat adjustment and lock areas must be kept clean.
Danger of injuries due to an incorrect sitting position
If the seat belts are worn incorrectly or not at all, the risk of severe injuries increases. Seat belts can provide optimal protection only if the belt web is properly worn. The seat belt cannot offer its full protection if the belt web is not positioned correctly. This could result in severe and even fatal injuries. The risk of severe or fatal injuries is especially increased when a deploying airbag strikes an occupant who has assumed an incorrect sitting position. The driver is responsible for all passengers in the vehicle, particularly chil­dren.
The following list shows just some examples of incorrect sitting positions which can be dangerous to all occupants.
Whenever the vehicle is in motion:
Never stand in the vehicle.
Never stand on the seats.
Never kneel on the seats.
Never tilt your backrest too far to the rear.
Never lean against the dash panel.
Never lie on the rear bench.
Never sit on the front edge of a seat.
Never sit sideways.
Never lean out of a window.
Never put your feet out of a window.
Never put your feet on the dash panel.
Never put your feet on the surface of a seat or backrest.
Never travel in a footwell.
Never sit on the armrests.
Never travel on a seat without wearing the seat belt.
Never carry any person in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
Every incorrect sitting position increases the risk of severe or fatal inju­ries in the event of accidents or sudden braking or manoeuvres.
All passengers must assume the proper sitting position and be prop­erly belted in while travelling.
Occupants in incorrect sitting positions, not wearing their seat belt or too close to the airbag run the risk of suffering severe or fatal injuries, particularly if the airbag deploys and hits an occupant sitting in an incor­rect position.
Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Specifications
12 Safe driving
Correct sitting position
Fig. 1 The correct dis­tance between the driver and the steering wheel must be at least 25 cm (10 inches).
Fig. 2 Correct belt web and head restraint posi­tions.
The correct sitting positions for the driver and passengers are shown below.
If you physical constitution prevents you from maintaining the correct sitting position, contact a Technical Service for help with any special devices. The
seat belt and airbag can only provide optimum protection if a correct sitting position is adopted. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Service.
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:
Valid for all vehicle occupants:
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 under no circumstances below eye level. Keep the back of your neck as close as possible to the head restraint ⇒ fig. 1 and ⇒ fig. 2.
people must lower the head restraint completely, even if your
Short head is below its upper edge.
Tall people must raise the head restraint completely.
Adjust the backrest to an upright position so that your back rests com-
pletely against it.
Always keep your feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion.
Adjust and fasten your seat belt correctly ⇒ page 21.
Also valid for the driver:
Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches) between it and your chest ⇒ fig. 1 and so that you can hold the steering wheel with both hands on the outside of the ring at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions with your arms slightly bent.
The adjusted steering wheel must face your chest and not your face.
Adjust the driver's seat forwards or backwards so that you are able to
press the accelerator, brake and clutch pedals to the floor with your knees slightly angled and the distance between your knees and the dash panel is at least 10 cm (4 inches) ⇒ fig. 1.
Adjust the height of the driver's seat so that you can easily reach the top of the steering wheel.
Keep both feet in the footwell so that you have the vehicle under control at all times.
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Also valid for the front passenger:
Move the front passenger seat back as far as possible for optimum pro­tection should the airbag deploy.
Transporting objects
Introduction
Always transport heavy loads in the trunk and place the seat backs in a ver­tical position. Always use the anchors provided with suitable rope to secure heavy objects. Never overload the vehicle. Both the carrying capacity as well as the distribution of the load in the vehicle have effects on the driving be­haviour and braking ability ⇒  .
Additional information and warnings:
Tailgate ⇒ page 84
To lower the passenger seat back ⇒ page 117
Light ⇒ page 95
Luggage compartment ⇒ page 125
Roof carrier ⇒ page 138
Towing mode ⇒ page 233
Wheels and tyres ⇒ page 293
WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects can cause serious injury in case of a sudden manoeuvring or breaking or in case of an accident. This is es­pecially true when objects are struck by a detonating airbag and fired through the vehicle interior. To reduce the risks, please note the follow­ing:
Secure all objects in the vehicle. Always keep equipment and heavy objects in the luggage compartment.
Always secure objects with suitable rope or slings so that they cannot enter the areas around the frontal or side airbags in case of sudden brak­ing or an accident.
Always ensure that objects inside the vehicle cannot move into the area of the bags while driving.
While driving, always keep object compartments closed.
Remove all objects from the passenger seat when this is followed
down. When the seat back is folded down, it presses on small and light objects and these are detected by the weight sensor on the seat; this sends false information to the airbag control unit.
While the backrest of the front passenger's seat is folded, the frontal airbag must remain disconnected and the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF light on.
Objects secured in the vehicle should never be placed in such a way as to make passengers sit in an incorrect position.
If secured objects occupy a seat then this should not be occupied or used by anybody.
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WARNING
The driving behaviour and braking ability change when transporting heavy and large objects.
Adjust your speed and driving style to visibility, road, traffic and weather conditions.
Accelerate gently and carefully.
Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
Brake early.
Transporting a load
Secure all objects in the vehicle
Distribute the load throughout the vehicle, on the roof and in a trailer as uniformly as possible.
Transport heavy objects as far forward as possible in the luggage com­partment and lock the seat backs in the vertical position.
Secure luggage in the luggage compartment with suitable straps on the fastening rings ⇒ page 125.
Check the headlight adjustment ⇒ page 95.
Use the suitable tyre pressure according to the load being transported.
Read the tire inflation information label ⇒ page 293.
For vehicles with a tire pressure indicator, change the vehicle load status ⇒ page 221.
CAUTION
Objects on the shelf could chafe against the wires of the heating element in the rear window and cause damage.
Note
Please note the information about loading a trailer ⇒ page 233 and the roof carrier system ⇒ page 138.
Driving with the tailgate open
Driving with the tailgate open creates an additional risk. Secure all objects
and secure the tailgate correctly and take all measures possible to reduce toxic gases from entering the vehicle.
WARNING
Driving with the tailgate unlocked or open could cause serious injuries.
Always drive with the tailgate closed.
Secure all objects in the vehicle. Loose items could fall out of the ve-
hicle and injure other road users or damage other vehicles.
Drive particularly carefully and think ahead.
Avoid sudden manoeuvres and braking given that this could cause an
uncontrolled movement of the open tailgate.
When transporting objects that protrude out of the luggage compart-
ment, indicate them suitably. Observe legal requirements.
If objects must project out of the luggage compartment, the tailgate
must never be used to “secure” or “attach” objects.
If a baggage rack is fitted on the tailgate, it should be removed before
travelling with the tailgate open.
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WARNING
Toxic gases may enter the vehicle interior when the tailgate is open. This could cause loss of consciousness, carbon monoxide poisoning, serious injury and accidents.
To avoid toxic gases entering the vehicle always drive with the tail­gate closed.
In exceptional circumstances, if you must drive with the tailgate open, observe the following to reduce the entry of toxic gases inside the vehicle:
Close all windows and the sliding roof.Turn off the air recirculation for the heating and air conditioning.Open all of the air outlets in the dashboard.Turn the heating fan and heater to the highest level.
CAUTION
An open tailgate changes the length and height of the vehicle.
Driving a loaded vehicle
For the best handling when driving a loaded vehicle, note the following:
Secure all objects ⇒ page 14.
Accelerate gently and carefully.
Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
Brake early.
If necessary, read the instructions for driving with a trailer ⇒ page 233.
If necessary, read the instructions for driving with a roof carrier system
page 138.
⇒ 
WARNING
A sliding load could considerably affect the stability and safety of the ve­hicle resulting in an accident with serious consequences.
Secure loads correctly so they do not move.
When transporting heavy objects, use suitable ropes or straps.
Lock the seat backs in vertical position.
Specific vehicle weight information
The instructions in the official vehicle documents take precedence. All the technical data provided in this documentation is applicable to the basic model. The vehicle data label in the Maintenance Programme or the vehicle documents show which engine is installed in your vehicle.
The figures may be different depending on if additional equipment is fitted,
for different models and for special vehicles.
WARNING
Exceeding the maximum authorised weight and the load on the axles could cause damage to the vehicle, accidents and serious injuries.
The real load on the axles should never exceed the maximum permit­ted.
The load and its distribution in the vehicle have effects on the vehicle handling and the braking ability. Always drive at a suitable speed.
CAUTION
Distribute the load as uniformly and as low down on the vehicle as possible. When transporting heavy objects in the trunk/boot, these should be placed as far forward as possible or over the rear axle to have as little influence on handling as possible.
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Seat belts
Brief introduction
Introduction
Check the condition of all the seat belts at regular intervals. If you notice that the belt webbing, fittings, retractor mechanism or buckle of any of the belts is damaged, the belt must be replaced immediately by a specialist workshop ⇒  . The specialist workshop must use the appropriate spare parts corresponding to the vehicle, the equipment and the model year. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Service.
Additional information and warnings:
Adjust the seat position ⇒ page 10
Airbag system ⇒ page 31
Child seats (accessories) ⇒ page 39
Integrated child seats ⇒ page 45
Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications ⇒ page 257
WARNING
Unbuckled or badly buckled seat belts increase the risk of severe or even fatal injuries. The seat belt cannot offer its full protection if it is not fas­tened and used correctly.
Seats belts are the most effective ways of reducing the risk of sus­taining severe or fatal injuries In the event of an accident. Seat belts must be correctly fastened when the vehicle is in motion to protect the driver and all vehicle occupants.
WARNING (Continued)
Before each trip, every occupant in the vehicle occupants must sit
properly, correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to his or her seat and keep it fastened throughout the trip. This also applies to other occupants when driving in town.
When travelling, children must be secured in the vehicle with a child
restraint system suitable for their weight and height and with the seat belts correctly fastened ⇒ 
In
truct your passengers to fasten their seat belts properly before
s
driving off.
Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the appropriate seat and en-
sure it is engaged. Using the latch plate in the buckle of another seat will not protect you properly and may cause severe injuries.
Do not allow liquids or foreign bodies to enter the buckle fastenings.
This could damage the buckles and seat belts.
Never unbuckle your seat belt when the vehicle is moving.
Never allow more than one passenger to share the same seat belt.
Never hold children or babies on your lap sharing the same seat belt.
Loose, bulky clothing (such as a jacket) impairs the proper fit and
function of the seat belt.
page 39.
WARNING
It is extremely dangerous to drive using damaged seat belts and could re­sult in serious injury or loss of life.
Avoid damaging the seat belt by jamming it in the door or the seat
mechanism.
WARNING (Continued)
If the fabric or other parts of the seat belt are damaged, the seat belts could break in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Always have damaged seatbelts replaced immediately by seat belts approved for the vehicle in question by SEAT. Seat belts which have been worn in an accident and stretched must be replaced by a specialised workshop. Renewal may be necessary even if there is no apparent dam­age. The belt anchorage should also be checked.
Never attempt to repair, modify or remove a seat belt yourself. All re­pairs to seat belts, retractors and buckles must be carried out by a spe­cialist workshop.
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Fig. 4 Example of seat belt status display for the rear seats (here, a 7-seat
vehicle) on the instru­ment panel. above the second row and below the third row of seats.
Warning lamp
Fig. 3 Warning lamp on the instrument panel
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Lights up
or flash-esPossible cause Solution
Driver's seat belt not fas­tened or front passenger's seat belt not fastened if the
front passenger's seat is oc­cupied.
Objects on the front passeng-
er's seat.
Some control and warning lamps on the instrument panel will come on to check certain functions when the ignition is switched on. They will switch off after a few seconds.
A signal will be heard for a maximum of 90 seconds if the seat belts are not fastened as the car drives off and reaches a speed of more then 25 km/h or if the seat belts are unfastened while the vehicle is in motion. The seat belt warning lamp will also flash.
Fasten seat belts!
Remove any objects from the front passenger's seat and store them safely.
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The warning lamp does not switch off until the driver and front passenger
asten their seat belts while the ignition is switched on.
f
Seat belt status display for rear seats
The seat belt status display on the instrument panel informs the driver, when the ignition is switched on, whether any passengers in the rear seats have fastened their seat belts. The symbol indicates that the passenger in this seat has fastened “his or her” seat belt ⇒ fig. 4.
The seat belt status is displayed for around 30 seconds when a seat belt in the rear seats is fastened or unfastened. You can switch off this display by pressing the
0.0 / SET
button.
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. A signal will also be heard if the vehicle is travelling at over 25 km/h.
The rear seat display can be enabled or disabled by a Technical Service.
WARNING
Unbuckled or badly buckled seat belts increase the risk of severe or even fatal injuries. The optimal protection from seat belts can be achieved only if you use them properly.
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Why wear seat belts?
Frontal collisions and the laws of physics
Fig. 5 Vehicle about to hit a wall: the occupants are not wearing seat belts.
Fig. 6 The vehicle hits the wall: the occupants are not wearing seat belts.
It is easy to explain how the laws of physics work in the case of a head-on collision: when a vehicle starts moving ⇒ fig. 5, this is a certain amount of energy known as kinetic energy both in the vehicle and in the occupants.
The higher the speed and the greater the weight of the vehicle, the more energy there is to be absorbed in an accident.
The most significant factor, however, is the speed of the vehicle. If the speed doubles from 25 km/h to 50 km/h, for example, the kinetic energy is multiplied by four.
The amount of kinetic energy depends on the speed of the vehicle and the weight of the vehicle and its passengers. The higher the speed and the greater the weight of the vehicle and the occupants, the more energy there is to be absorbed in an accident.
Passengers not wearing seat belts are not “attached” to the vehicle. As a result, in a frontal collision they will continue to move forward at the speed their vehicle was travelling just before the impact until something stops them! Because the passengers in our example are not restrained by seat belts, all of the passengers' kinetic energy has to be absorbed at the point of impact ⇒ fig. 6.
peeds of 30 km/h to 50 km/h, the forces acting on bodies in a collision
At s can easily exceed one tonne (1000 kg). At greater speed these forces are even higher.
This example applies not only to head-on collisions, but to all accidents and collisions.
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Dangers of not using the seat belt
Fig. 7 A driver not wear­ing a seat belt is thrown forward violently.
Fig. 8 The unbelted rear passenger is thrown for­ward violently, hitting the driver wearing a seat belt.
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 just one's arms and hands. In a frontal collision, unbelted passengers are thrown forward and will make vio­lent contact with the steering wheel, dash panel, windscreen or whatever else is in the way ⇒ fig. 7.
ag system is not a substitute for seat belts. When triggered, airbags
The airb provide only additional protection. Airbags do not deploy in all types of ac­cident. All occupants (including the driver) must be wearing seat belts prop­erly during the trip, even if the vehicle is equipped with airbag systems. This will reduce the risk of critical or fatal injuries in the event of an accident – regardless of whether an airbag is fitted for the seat.
The airbag is only deployed once. To achieve the best possible protection, the seat belt must always be worn properly so that you will be protected in accidents in which no airbag is deployed. Vehicle occupants not wearing belts could be thrown from the vehicle and sustain even more severe or fa­tal injuries.
It is also important for the rear passengers to wear seat belts properly, as they could otherwise be thrown forward violently in an accident. Rear pas­sengers who do not use seat belts endanger not only themselves but also the driver and other occupants ⇒ fig. 8.
Many people believe that the occupants can protect themselves with their hands in a minor collision. This is false!
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Seat belt protection
Fig. 9 Drivers with prop­erly worn seat belts will not be thrown forward in the event of sudden brak­ing.
Wearing a correctly fastened seat belt can significantly change the situa­tion. Properly worn seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in the correct sit­ting positions and substantially reduce the kinetic energy in the event of an accident. Seat belts also help to prevent uncontrolled movements that could lead to severe injuries. In addition, properly worn seat belts reduce the danger of being thrown from the car ⇒ fig. 9.
ssengers wearing their seat belts correctly benefit greatly from the ability
Pa of the belts to absorb kinetic energy. The front crumple zones and other passive safety features (such as the airbag system) are also designed to ab­sorb the kinetic energy generated in a collision. Taken together, all these features reduce the energy released and decrease the risk of injury.
Our examples describe frontal collisions. Of course, properly worn seat belts substantially reduce the risk of injury in all other types of accidents. This is why it is so important to fasten seat belts before every trip, even when just driving “around the corner”. Ensure that your passengers wear their seat belts as well.
Accident statistics have shown properly worn seat belts to be an effective means of considerably reducing the risk of severe injury and improving the chances of survival in a serious accident. Furthermore, properly worn seat belts improve the protection provided by deployed airbags in the event of an accident. For this reason, wearing a seat belt is required by law in most countries.
Although your vehicle is equipped with airbags, the seat belts must be fas­tened and worn. The front airbags, for example, are only triggered in some frontal accidents. The front airbags will not be triggered during minor frontal collisions, minor side collisions, rear collisions, rolls or accidents in which the airbag trigger threshold value in the control unit is not exceeded.
Therefore, you should always wear your seat belt and ensure that your pas­sengers have fastened their seat belts properly before you drive off!
Seat belts
Using seat belts
Checklist
Using seat belts ⇒  :
Check the condition of all the seat belts at regular intervals.
Keep the seat belts clean.
Keep the belt web, the latch plate and the buckle free of foreign bodies
and liquids.
Do not jam or damage the seat belt or the latch plate when closing the
door, for example.
Never remove, modify or repair the seat belt or belt fastening mecha-
nisms.
Fasten your seat belt properly before each trip and keep it fastened.
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Twisted seat belt
If it is difficult to remove the seat belt from the guide, the seat belt may have become twisted inside the side trim after being wound too quickly on unfastening:
Pull out the seat belt completely, carefully pulling on the latch plate.
Untwist the belt and guide it back, assisting it by hand.
The seat belt must be fastened even if it is impossible to untwist it. In this case, the twisted area must not be in an area in direct contact with your body. Have the seat belt untwisted urgently by a Technical Service.
WARNING
An improperly handled seat belt increases the risk of sustaining severe or fatal injuries.
Regularly check that the seat belts and their components are in per­fect condition.
Always keep your seat belt clean.
Do not jam or damage the seat belt or rub it with sharp edges.
Make sure there are no liquids or foreign bodies on the latch plate
and in the buckle.
Fastening or unfastening a seat belt with one buckle
Fig. 10 Insert the latch plate into the buckle.
Fig. 11 Release the latch plate from the buckle.
Properly worn seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in the position that most protects them in the event of an accident or sudden braking ⇒  .
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Fastening the seat belt
Fasten your seat belt before each trip.
Adjust the front seat and head restraint correctly ⇒ page 10.
Engage the backrest of the rear seat in an upright position ⇒  .
Pull the latch plate and place the belt webbing evenly across your chest
and lap. Do not twist the seat belt when doing so ⇒  .
Engage the latch plate in the buckle of the corresponding seat ⇒ fig. 10.
Pull the belt to ensure that the latch plate is securely engaged in the
buckle.
Unfastening the seat belt
The seat belt must not be unfastened until the vehicle has come to a stand­still ⇒  .
Press the red button on the buckle ⇒ fig. 11. The latch plate is released from the buckle.
Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up easily and the trim will not be damaged.
WARNING
An incorrectly worn seat belt web can cause severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident.
The seat belt cannot offer its full protection unless the backrests are in an upright position and the seat belt is worn correctly, according to your size.
Unbuckling your seat belt while the vehicle is in motion can cause se­vere or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Fastening or unfastening the seat belt with two buckles
Fig. 12 Fasten the seat belt on the centre seat in the second row of seats.
Properly worn seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in the position that most protects them in the event of an accident or sudden braking ⇒  .
The seat belts for the centre seat in the second row of seats and for the seats in the third row of seats are fastened using two buckles.
Fastening the seat belt
Fasten your seat belt before each trip.
Adjust the rear seat and head restraint correctly ⇒ page 10.
Engage the backrest of the rear seat in an upright position ⇒  .
Use latch plate of the belt ⇒ fig. 12 1 to pull the seat belt down. Do not
twist the seat belt when doing so ⇒  .
Engage the latch plate 1 in the buckle of the corresponding seat A.
Use the latch plate 2 to pull the seat belt across your lap.
Engage the latch plate 2 in the buckle of the corresponding seat B.
Pull the belt to ensure that both latch plates are securely engaged in the
kles.
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Unfastening the seat belt
The seat belt must not be unfastened until the vehicle has come to a stand­still ⇒  .
Press the red button on the buckle A. The latch plate is released from the buckle.
Press the red button on the buckle B. The latch plate is released from the buckle.
Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls up easily and the trim will not be damaged.
Seat belt position
WARNING
An incorrectly worn seat belt web can cause severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident.
The seat belt cannot offer its full protection unless the backrests are
in an upright position and the seat belt is worn correctly, according to your size.
Unbuckling your seat belt while the vehicle is in motion can cause se-
vere or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Note
Seat belts with two buckles include a diagram to show how to fasten the seat belt.
Fig. 13 Correct belt web and head restraint positions.
Fig. 14 Correct position­ing of seat belts during pregnancy.
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 occupants in the optimum position to ensure the air­bag provides the utmost protection. The seat belt must therefore always be worn and the webbing correctly positioned.
Incorrectly worn seat belts can cause severe or even fatal injuries ⇒ page 10, Adjusting the seat position.
Correct seat belt position
The shoulder part of the seat belt must lie on the centre of the shoulder, never across the neck or the arm, under the arm or behind the shoulder.
The lap part of the seat belt must lie across the pelvis, never across the stomach.
The seat belt must lie flat and fit comfortably. Pull the belt tight if neces­sary to take up any slack.
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 times during the pregnancy ⇒ fig. 14.
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Adapting the position of the belt webbing to your size
The seat belt can be adapted using the following equipment:
Belt height adjustment for the front seats.
Seat height adjustment (front seats).
WARNING
An incorrectly worn seat belt web can cause severe injuries in the event of an accident or sudden braking or manoeuvre.
The seat belt cannot provide optimum protection if it is not correctly worn and the backrest is not tilted slightly backwards.
The seat belt itself or a loose seat belt can cause severe injuries if the belt moves from hard areas of the body to soft areas (e.g. the stomach).
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 comfortably on the torso
The lap part of the seat belt must lie across the pelvis, never across
the stomach. The seat belt must lie flat and fit comfortably on the pelvis Pull the belt tight if necessary to take up any slack.
For pregnant women, the lap part of the seat belt must lie as low as possible over the pelvis and always lie flat, “surrounding” the stomach.
Do not twist the seat belt while it is fastened.
Never pull the seat belt away from your body using your hand.
Do not lie the seat belt across rigid or fragile objects, e.g. glasses,
pens or keys.
Never use seat belt clips, retaining rings or similar instruments to al­ter the position of the belt webbing.
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Note
If you physical constitution prevents you from maintaining the correct posi­tion of the belt webbing, contact a Technical Service for help with any spe­cial devices to ensure the optimum protection of the seat belt and airbag. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Service.
Belt height adjustment
Fig. 15 Next to the front seats: belt height adjust­er.
Using the height adjusters for the front seats and the outer seats of the sec­ond row, the position of the seat belts can be adjusted in the shoulder area according to the height of the occupant:
Keep the guide device pressed down in the direction of the arrow
⇒ fig. 15.
e the guide device up or down until the seat belt lies over the centre
Mov of your shoulder ⇒ page 24, Seat belt position.
Release the guide device.
Pull the belt sharply to check that the device is engaged securely.
WARNING
Never adjust the belt height while the vehicle is in motion.
Seat belt tensioners
Automatic belt retainer, belt tension device, belt tension limiter
Seat belts are part of the vehicle safety concept ⇒ page 31 and consist of the following important functions:
Automatic belt retainer
Every seat belt is equipped with an automatic belt retainer on the shoulder belt. If the belt is pulled slowly or during normal driving, the system allows for total freedom of movement on the shoulder belt. However, during sud­den braking, during travel in mountains or bends and during acceleration, the automatic belt retainer on the seat belt is locked is pulled quickly.
Belt tension devices
The seat belts on the front seats and the outer seats of the second row are equipped with belt tension devices.
Sensors will trigger the belt tension devices during severe head-on, lateral and rear collisions and retract and tighten the seat belts. If the seat belt is loose, it is retracted to reduce the forwards movement of occupants or movement in the direction of the collision. The belt tension device works in combination with the airbag system. The belt tension device will not be trig­gered in the event of the vehicle overturning if the side airbags are not de­ployed.
If the belt tension device is triggered, a fine dust is produced. This is normal and it is not an indication of fire in the vehicle.
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Belt tension limiter
The belt tension limiter reduces the force of the seat belt on the body in the event of an accident.
Note
The relevant safety requirements must be observed when the vehicle or components of the system are scrapped. These requirements are known to specialised workshops ⇒ page 27.
ice and disposal of belt tension devices
Serv
If you work on the belt tension devices or remove and install other parts of the vehicle when performing other repair work, the seat belt may be dam­aged. The consequence may be that, in the event of an accident, the belt tension devices function incorrectly or not at all.
So that the effectiveness of the belt tension device is not reduced and that removed parts do not cause any injuries or environmental pollution, regula­tions must be observed. These requirements are known to qualified dealer­ships.
WARNING
Improper handling and homemade repairs of seat belts, automatic belt retainers and tension devices increase the risk of sustaining severe or fa­tal injuries. The belt tension device may fail to trigger or may trigger in the wrong circumstances.
Never attempt to repair, adjust or remove or install parts of the belt tension devices or seat belts. Any work must be performed by a Technical Service only ⇒ page 257.
tension devices and automatic belt retainers cannot be repaired
Belt and must be replaced.
For the sake of the environment
Airbag modules and belt tension devices may contain perchlorate. Observe the legal requirements for their disposal.
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Airbag system
Brief introduction
Introduction
Front airbags have been installed for both driver and passenger. The front airbags can also protect the chest and head of driver and passenger if the seats, seat belts head restraints and, for the driver, the steering wheel are correctly adjusted and used. Airbags are considered as additional safety equipment. An airbag cannot replace the safety belt, which must be worn at all times, even in front seats where front airbags have been installed.
Additional information and warnings:
Driving tips ⇒ page 7
Correct sitting positions ⇒ page 10
Seat belts ⇒ page 21
Child seats (accessories) ⇒ page 39
Care and cleaning of the vehicle interior ⇒ page 249
Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications ⇒ page 257
Notes for the user ⇒ page 255
WARNING
Never exclusively trust the airbag system as a means of protection.
Even when triggered, airbag protection is only auxiliary.
WARNING (Continued)
The airbags provide the best protection when the seat belts are prop-
erly fastened, thus reducing the risk of sustaining injuries ⇒ page 21, Seat belts.
Before each trip, every occupant must sit properly, correctly fasten
the seat belt belonging to his or her seat and keeping it fastened throughout the trip. This rule is valid for all occupants.
WARNING
Occupants sitting in the front of the vehicle must never carry any objects in the deployment space between them and the airbags, as this increa­ses the risk of sustaining injuries if the airbag is triggered. This modifies the airbag deployment space or the objects may fly uncontrollably and hit your body.
Never carry objects in your hand or on your lap while the vehicle is in
motion.
Never transport objects on the front passenger seat. In the event of
sudden braking and manoeuvres, the objects may end up in the airbag deployment space and fly uncontrollably around the vehicle interior if the airbag is activated.
Occupants of the front and outer rear seats must never carry any oth-
er people, pets or objects in the deployment space between them and the airbags. Make sure children and other passengers also respect this recommendation.
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