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Seat ALTEA User Manual

Seat ALTEA
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OWNER’S
MANUAL
Altea
5P0012720BB
Inglés
5P0012720BB (05.14) (GT9)
Altea Inglés (05.14)

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Seat ALTEA Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSeat
ModelALTEA
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Foreword

About this manual

Safety

Safe driving

Information on safe driving practices, vehicle safety equipment, and advice for driving.

Proper sitting position for occupants

Guidelines for adjusting the driver and front passenger seats for optimal safety and comfort.

Seat belts

Detailed information on seat belt usage, protection, and safety instructions.

Airbag system

Overview of the airbag system, front passenger airbag deactivation, and side airbags.

Child safety

Safety notes on using child seats

Crucial safety advice for using child seats and securing children in the vehicle.

Child seats

Information on the categorization and approval of child seats according to ECE-R44.

Child seats fastened with the “ISOFIX” and Top Tether* system

Guidance on installing child seats using the ISOFIX and Top Tether systems.

Cockpit

Instruments

Overview of the instrument panel, including fuel gauge, speedometer, and rev counter.

Overview of the dash panel

Detailed explanation of the various controls and indicators located on the dash panel.

Warning lamps

Overview and explanation of various control and warning lamps.

Instrument panel menus*

Guide on how to navigate and use the instrument panel menus for various settings.

Opening and closing

Central locking

Basic functions and operation of the central locking system for doors and rear lid.

“Safe” security system*

Information on the anti-theft device that provides a double lock for doors.

Radio frequency remote control

How to lock and unlock the vehicle remotely using the radio frequency remote control.

Electric windows

How to operate the electric windows using controls on the driver door.

Steering wheel controls*

General information

Overview of the multifunction steering wheel controls for audio, telephone, and navigation.

Audio system

Controls for the audio system via the steering wheel, covering different versions.

Radio navigation system

Steering wheel controls for operating the radio navigation system.

Lights and visibility

Lights

Information on switching lights on/off, including side lights, dipped beam, and fog lights.

Automatic lighting*

How automatic headlight control and rain sensor functions work.

Interior lights

Operation of front and rear interior lights, including courtesy and reading lights.

Windscreen wipers

Operation of windscreen wipers, including interval, slow, and automatic modes.

Seats and storage

The importance of correct seat adjustment

How proper seat adjustment optimizes safety and protection from seat belts and airbags.

Head restraints

Guidance on correctly adjusting head restraints for passenger protection.

Front seats

Instructions on adjusting the front seats, including forward/back, height, and backrest angle.

Rear seats

Instructions on adjusting the rear seats for reach and backrest angle.

Air conditioning

Heating

Operating instructions for the heating system, including temperature, air distribution, and blower speed.

Climatic*

Controls and operation of the Climatic semi-automatic air conditioning system.

Automatic mode

Explanation of automatic mode for regulating temperature, airflow, and distribution.

Manual mode

How to manually adjust temperature, airflow, and distribution.

Driving

Steering

Information on adjusting the steering wheel position for driver comfort and safety.

Ignition lock

Explanation of the ignition key positions and steering lock function.

Electronic immobiliser

How the electronic immobiliser prevents unauthorized driving.

Starting and stopping the engine

Procedures for starting and stopping petrol and diesel engines.

Intelligent technology

Brakes

Information about the brake servo and hydraulic brake assist systems.

Anti-lock brake and traction control systems M-ABS (ABS and ASR)

Detailed explanation of ABS, ASR, and their operation.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)*

How ESC reduces skidding and improves stability and roadholding.

Power steering (servotronic*)

Information on the power steering system and its operation.

Driving and the environment

Running-in

Instructions for running in a new engine over the first 1,500 km.

Exhaust gas purification system

Information on the catalytic converter and its maintenance.

Economically and Environmentally-friendly driving

Tips for driving economically and reducing environmental impact.

Trailer towing

Instructions to follow

Essential guidelines and equipment needed for towing a trailer.

Trailer weight/drawbar load

Authorised trailer weights and drawbar loads, considering altitude.

Driving tips

General advice and precautions for driving with a trailer.

Fitting a towing bracket*

Instructions on fitting the towing bracket and relevant checks.

Vehicle maintenance and cleaning

Vehicle maintenance

Importance of correct maintenance and frequent washing for vehicle value.

Care of the vehicle exterior

Procedures for washing the vehicle's exterior, including automatic car wash tunnels.

Washing by hand

Step-by-step guide for washing the vehicle by hand.

Cleaning windscreen wiper blades

How to clean windscreen wiper blades for improved visibility.

Accessories, replacement of parts and modifications

Accessories and spare parts

Recommendations for purchasing and using SEAT Approved Accessories and Spare Parts.

Technical modifications

Importance of following specifications for modifications to avoid malfunctions and accidents.

Roof aerial*

Information on the vehicle's aerial, including how to fold it down.

Mobile phones and two-way radios

Advice on consulting Technical Service for retrofitting mobile phones or two-way radios.

Checking and refilling levels

Refuelling

Instructions on how to open the fuel tank flap and refuel the vehicle.

LPG system (Liquefied petroleum gas)*

Information on refuelling with LPG, including safety measures and adapters.

Petrol

Information on recommended petrol types and additives.

Diesel

Requirements for diesel fuel and winter operation.

Wheels and tyres

Wheels

General notes on wheels, avoiding damage, storing tyres, and new tyres.

Tyre pressure, snow chains, wheel bolts

Information on tyre pressure, snow chain usage, and wheel bolt tightening.

Tyre pressure monitoring

How the tyre pressure monitoring system works and its warnings.

Run-flat tyres

Information on driving with run-flat tyres in emergency conditions.

If and when

Vehicle tools, spare wheel

Location and contents of the vehicle tool kit and the compact spare wheel.

How to use the temporary spare wheel

Instructions for using the temporary spare wheel and its restrictions.

Wheel change

Preparation work and procedure for changing a wheel.

Anti-puncture kit TMS (Tyre Mobility System)*

Introduction to the anti-puncture kit and its usage for sealing tyre punctures.

Technical specifications

Description of specifications

Important information and abbreviations used in technical specifications.

Information on fuel consumption

Details on vehicle fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Weights

Information on kerb weight, gross vehicle weight, and axle loads.

Trailer weights

Approved trailer weights and drawbar loads for the vehicle.

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