seats Seat Ibiza SC 2009 Owner's Guide

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106On split rear seats
9) the backrest and cushion can be lowered and raised
respectively in two sections.
WARNING
•Please be careful when folding back the backrest! Injuries can be
caused if the backrest is tilted without due care and attention.•Do no trap or damage seat belts when raising the backrest.•After raising the backrest, check it has engaged properly in position. Do
this by pulling on the central seat belt or directly on the seat back and
check that the position lever is in the neutral position.•The three point automatic seat belt only works correctly when the back-
rest of the central seat is correctly engaged.
Stowage compartmentsStowage compartment on the front passenger sideThe compartment can be opened by pulling the lever ⇒fig. 72 .
WARNING
Always keep the stowage compartment cover closed while the vehicle is in
motion in order to reduce the risk of injury caused by a sudden braking or
by an accident.
9)Optional equipment
Fig. 72 Passenger side:
stowage compartment
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Object compartment, driver's side
There is an object compartment on the driver's side
Mounting bracket for navigator in instrument panel*
Your vehicle can be equipped with a portable navigator
mounting bracket.
Fig. 73 Driver's side
compartment
Fig. 74 Mounting bracket
for navigator in instru-
ment panel.F i g . 7 5 B r a c k e t w i t h o p e n
cover for mounting the
navigator system.
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108It is necessary to use a specific adapter for each navigator, so consult your
Technical Service. This bracket supplies power to the portable navigator.Object compartment under front seats *To o p e n
– The compartment is opened by pulling on the lever and assisting
it with your hand.
To c l o s e
– Press the cover inwards until the closed drawer clicks into posi- tion.
NoteThe stowage drawer will hold a maximum weight of 1.5 kg.
Seat storage pocket*There is a storage pocket on the rear of the front seats.
Fig. 76 Stowage
compartment under the
front passenger seat
Fig. 77 Seat storage
pocket
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Front cup holder* There are two drink holders in the centre console in front of the gear lever
⇒fig. 78 .
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.•When travelling the drinks holder should always be closed to prevent
risk in the event of sudden breaking or accident.
Rear cup holder* On the rear part of the centre console, behind the hand brake, there is a cup
holder installed* ⇒fig. 79.
Fig. 78 Front cup holder
in the centre console
Fig. 79 Cupholder in the
centre console
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110Ashtrays, cigarette lighter and power pointFront ashtrayOpening and closing the ashtray
– To open the ashtray, lift the cover ⇒fig. 80 .
– To close, push the cover down.
Emptying the ashtray
– Extract the ashtray and empty it.
WARNING
Never put paper in the ashtray. Hot ash could ignite the paper in the
ashtray and cause a fire.
Cigarette lighter– Press on the cigarette lighter ⇒ fig. 81 to activate it ⇒.
– Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly.
– Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the cigarette on the glowing coil.
WARNING
•Improper use of the cigarette lighter can lead to serious injuries or start
a fire.•Using the lighter carefully. 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
running. To avoid the risk of fire, never leave children alone inside the
vehicle.
Fig. 80 Front ashtray
Fig. 81 Lighter
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Electrical power points* The 12 Volt cigarette lighter power point can also be used for other electrical
components with a power rating of up to 120 Watt. When the engine is
switched off, however, the vehicle battery will discharge. Further information
⇒page 168.
WARNING
The current power points 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 alone inside the vehicle.
Note
•The use of electrical appliances with the engine switched off will cause a
battery discharge.
•Before using any electrical accessories, see the instructions on
⇒ page 168.Auxiliary audio input connection (AUX)*– Lift the AUX. cover ⇒fig. 83 .
– Insert the plug as far as possible (see radio manual).
Fig. 82 Front power point
Fig. 83 AUX connection
on the central console
(depending on the equip-
ment)
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112AUX-USB* Input connectionFor information concerning the use of this equipment, please see the Radio
handbook.First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire
extinguisher*First-aid kit, warning triangle and fire extinguisherThe use of reflective warning triangles is obligatory in emergencies in some
countries. As are the first aid kit and a set of spare light bulbs.
The first-aid kit and the fire extinguisher are located in the luggage compart-
ment, held in place by Velcro. The warning triangle may be located in the rear of the boot secured by rubber
bands.
Note
•The first aid kit, the warning triangles and the fire extinguisher are not
supplied with the vehicle as standard.•The first aid kit, the warning triangles and the fire extinguisher should
meet legal requirements.•The expiry date of the content of the first aid kit should be checked.•Ensure that the fire extinguisher is fully functional. The fire extinguisher
should, therefore, be checked regularly. The sticker on the fire extinguisher
will inform you of the next date for checking.•Before purchasing accessories and spare parts, see the instructions in
⇒ page 168, “Accessories, replacement of parts and modifications”.BootStowing luggage
All luggage must be securely stowed.Please observe the following points to ensure the vehicle handles
well at all times:
– Distribute the load as evenly as possible.
– Place heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compartment
as possible.
Fig. 84 AUX /USB* input
connection (depending on
the equipment)
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WARNING
•Loose luggage and other loose items in the vehicle may cause serious
injuries.•Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly move and
change the way the vehicle handles.•In case of sudden manoeuvres or accidents, loose objects in the
passenger compartment can be flung forward, injuring passengers.•Always put objects in the boot.•When you transport heavy objects, always take in account that a
change in the centre of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle handling.•Please observe information on safe driving ⇒page 7, “Safe driving”.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.
Open stowage compartmentRemoving the cover
– Disengage the loops ⇒fig. 85 from the retaining pins
– Extract the cover from its slot, in its rest position and pull outwards.
WARNING
Do not place heavy or hard objects on the open stowage compartment,
because they will endanger the vehicle occupants in case of sudden
braking.
Caution
•Before closing the tailgate, ensure that the stowage compartment tray is
correctly fitted.
Fig. 85 Stowage tray
AB
AA
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114•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.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-
cated in the assembly manual. Not following these instructions may damage
the bodywork.•Pay special attention to the tightening torque of the attachment bolts and
check them following a short journey. If necessary, retighten the bolts and
check them at regular intervals.•Distribute the load evenly. A maximum load of 40 kg only is permitted for
each roof carrier system support bar, the load must be distributed evenly
along the entire length. However, the maximum load permitted for the entire
roof (including the support system) of 75 kg must not be exceeded nor should
the total weight of the vehicle be exceeded. See the chapter on “Technical
Data”.•When transporting heavy or large objects on the roof, any change in the
normal vehicle behaviour due to a change in the centre of gravity or an increased wind resistance must be taken into account. For this reason, a suit-
able speed and driving style must be used.
•For those vehicles fitted with a sunroof*, ensure that it does not interfere
with the load on the roof carrier system when opened.
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•Power assisted steering does not work when the engine is not running.
That is why it is much more difficult to turn the steering wheel.•Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. The
steering lock could suddenly engage, and you would not be able to steer
the vehicle.•Never allow the car to roll downhill with the gear in “N”, regardless of
whether the engine is running or not.Caution
If you allow the vehicle to move when the engine is switched off or with the
selector lever in position “N”, take your foot off the accelerator and wait until
the engine starts idling before returning to position “D”.Kickdown feature
The kickdown feature is designed to give maximum accelera-
tion.If you press the accelerator down thoroughly, the gearbox automatically
changes down, depending on speed and e ngine speed, into a lower gear to
take full advantage of give the vehicle maximum acceleration.
The gearbox does not change gear until the engine reaches the maximum
determined engine speed for the gear.
WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle if you accelerate on slippery road
surfaces. Risk of serious injury.
•Be particularly careful when using the kickdown features on slippery
road surfaces. With a fast acceleration, the vehicle could lose traction and
skid.•You should use the kickdown feature only when traffic and weather
conditions allow it to be used safely.
HandbrakeUsing the handbrake
The handbrake should be applied firmly to prevent the
vehicle from accidentally rolling away.
WARNING (continued)
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 103 Handbrake
between the front seats
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