Seat Ibiza ST 2011 Owner's manual

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Seats and storage compartments
On split rear seats 1)
the backrest and cushion can be lowered and raised re-
spectively in two sections.
WARNING
● Please be careful when folding back the backrest! Injuries can be
caused if the seat height is adjusted 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 backrest and
check that the position lever is in the neutral position.
● The three point automatic seat belt only works correctly when the
backrest of the central seat is correctly engaged.
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1) Optional equipment
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Storage compartment
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
Fig. 76 Passenger side:
storage compartment
Fig. 77 Storage com-
partment for instruction
manual
The compartment can be opened by pulling the lever ⇒ fig. 76.This compartment can hold documents in A4 format, a water bottle
of 1.5 L,...
WARNING
Always keep the storage 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.
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Storage compartment on the driver side
There is an storage compartment on the driver side
Fig. 78 Driver side com-
partment 

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Navigator bracket on dash panel*
Your vehicle can be equipped with a portable navigator
mounting bracket.
Fig. 79 Mounting brack-
et for navigator on dash
panel.
Fig. 80 Bracket with
open cover for placing
the navigator. It is necessary to use a specific adapter for each navigator, so consult your
Technical Service. This bracket supplies power to the portable navigator.
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Storage compartment under front seats*
Fig. 81 Storage com-
partment under the front
seat
To open
– The compartment is opened by pulling on the lever and assist-
ing it with your hand.
To close
– Press the cover inwards until the closed drawer clicks into posi-
tion.
Note
The storage drawer will hold a maximum weight of 1.5 kg. 
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Seat storage pocket*
Fig. 82 Seat storage
pocket
There is a storage pocket on the rear of the front seats. 
Storage compartment in the front door panel*
In this storage compartment a 1.5l water bottle can be stored,... Front drink holder*
Fig. 83 Front cup hold-
ers in the centre console
There are two cup holders in the centre console in front of the gear lever
⇒ fig. 83.
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 drink holder should always be closed to prevent
risk in the event of sudden breaking or accident.
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Rear drink holder*
Fig. 84 Cup holder in the
centre console
On the rear part of the centre console, behind the hand brake, there is a cup
holder installed* ⇒ fig. 84.
This drink holder has a capacity of a bottle of up to 1 litre. Ashtrays, cigarette lighter and power socket
Ashtray*
Fig. 85 Ashtray
Opening and closing the ashtray
– To open the ashtray, lift the cover ⇒ fig. 85.
– 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 ash-
tray and cause a fire.
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Cigarette lighter*
Fig. 86 Lighter
– Press on the cigarette lighter ⇒ fig. 86 to activate it ⇒ 
.
– Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly.
– Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the cigarette on the glow-
ing 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 ve-
hicle.
 Power socket
Fig. 87 Front power
socket
The 12 Volt cigarette lighter power socket can also be used for other electri-
cal components with a power rating of up to 120 Watt. When the engine is
switched off, however, the vehicle battery will discharge. For further infor-
mation see ⇒ page 189.
WARNING
The power sockets 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 vehi-
cle.
Note
● The use of electrical appliances with the engine switched off will cause a
battery discharge.
● Before using any electrical accessories, see the instructions in
⇒ page 189. 

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Power socket in the luggage compartment*
Electrical equipment can be connected to the 12 volt socket.
Fig. 88 Detailed view of
the side trim in the lug-
gage compartment: 12
volt socket
– Lift the power socket cover ⇒ fig. 88.
– Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the socket.
Electrical equipment can be connected to the 12 volt socket. The appliances
connected to the socket must not exceed a power rating of 100 W.
CAUTION
Always use the correct type of plugs to avoid damaging the sockets.
Note
● The power sockets will only work with the ignition on.
● The use of electrical appliances with the engine switched off will cause a
battery discharge. Auxiliary audio input connection (AUX)*
Fig. 89 AUX connection
on the central console
(depending on the equip-
ment)
– Lift the AUX cover ⇒ fig. 89.
– Insert the plug as far as possible (see radio manual). 
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AUX/USB input connection*
Fig. 90 AUX/USB* input
connection (depending
on the equipment)
For information concerning the use of this equipment, please see the Radio
handbook. First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire
extinguisher
Warning triangle*
Fig. 91 Housing for the
emergency warning trian-
gle in the luggage com-
partment.
The warning triangle is under the storage compartment which is located un-
der the luggage compartment floor.
Note
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First-aid kit and fire extinguisher*
Fig. 92 Housing for the
first-aid kit in the lug-
gage compartment.
The first-aid kit can go in the storage compartment which is located under
the luggage compartment floor.
The fire extinguisher* is attached to the luggage compartment carpet with
Velcro.
Note
● The first-aid kit and the fire extinguisher are not part of the vehicle's
standard equipment.
● The first aid kit must comply with legal requirements.
● Observe the expiry date of the contents of the first aid kit. After it has
expired you should purchase a new one.
● The fire extinguisher must comply with legal requirements. ●
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 acquiring accessories and emergency equipment see the instruc-
tions in “Accessories and spares” ⇒  page 189. 
Luggage compartment
Loading the luggage compartment
Loads in the luggage compartment should be safely se-
cured.
Fig. 93 Position heavy
items as far forward as
possible.
To maintain safe handling on the road, please observe the follow-
ing points:
– Distribute the load evenly. 
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–Position heavy items as far forward as possible ⇒ fig. 93.
– Secure the load with a luggage net* or with non-elastic straps
secured to the fastening rings ⇒ page 128.
WARNING
● Unsecured objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly shift
and cause changes in the handling of the vehicle.
● In an accident or a sudden manoeuvre, loose objects in the passenger
compartment can be flung forward and might injure vehicle occupants.
● 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 ele-
ment in the rear window and damage them.
Note
The tyre pressure must be adjusted according to the load. When necessary
check the tyre pressures on the label located on the inside fuel tank flap
⇒ page 216. Fastening rings*
There are four fastening rings in the luggage compartment,
which can be used to secure loads.
Fig. 94 Location of fas-
tening rings in luggage
compartment
– Use the fastening rings to secure the load ⇒ fig. 94 -arrows-.
– Please refer to the safety notes ⇒ page 17. 