Rear Lid - Seat ALTEA Owner's Manual

Rear lid

Unlocking and locking
The rear lid opening system operates electrically. It is activated by
using the handle (in the shape of the SEAT logo) on the tailgate.
Opening the rear lid
– Pull on the release lever and lift the rear lid
lid will automatically open.
Safety
Fig. 62 Rear lid: opening
from the outside.
Fig. 63 Close-up of the
inside trim of the rear lid:
hand grip
⇒ F ig.
62. The rear
Operation
Closing the rear lid
– Hold the rear lid by one of the two handles on the interior lining
and close it, pushing slightly.
This system may or may not be operative, depending on the situation of the
vehicle.
If the rear lid is locked then it cannot be opened, however if it is unlocked
then the opening system is operative and the rear lid may be opened.
To lock/unlock, press the button

key.
A warning appears on the instrument panel display if the rear lid is open or
not properly closed.* An audible warning is also given if the tailgate is
opened while the vehicle is moving faster than 6 km/h (4 mph)*.
WARNING
● Always close the rear lid properly. Risk of accident or injury.
● Do not close the rear lid by pushing it down with your hand on the
rear window. The glass could smash. Risk of injury!
● Ensure the rear lid is locked after closing it. If not, it may open unex-
pectedly while driving.
● Never allow children to play in or around the vehicle. A locked vehicle
can be subjected to extremely high and low temperatures, depending on
the time of year, thus causing serious injuries, illness or even death.
Close and lock both the rear lid and all the other doors when you are not
using the vehicle.
● Closing the rear lid without observing and ensuring it is clear could
cause serious injury to you and to third parties. Make sure that no one is
in the path of the rear lid.
Advice
Opening and closing
or the button on the remote control
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Technical specifications
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