Get Safe driving Guide for Seat Ibiza SUV Fourth Generation (2009-2017)

Safe driving

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Make sure that the vehicle's lights and turn

signals are working properly.

What affects driving safety?

Safety

As a driver, you are responsible for yourself

and your passengers. When your concentra-

tion or driving safety is affected by any cir-

cumstance, you endanger yourself as well as

others on the road ››› , for this reason:

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Check tyre pressure.

Safe driving

Ensure that all windows provide a clear and

good view of the surroundings.

Safety first!

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Ensure that all luggage is correctly secured

››› page 108.

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.

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Always pay attention to traffic and do not

get distracted by passengers or telephone

calls.

Make sure that no objects can interfere

with the pedals.

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Never drive when your driving ability is im-

paired (e.g. by medication, alcohol, drugs).

Adjust front seat, head restraint and rear vi-

sion mirrors properly according to your

size.

WARNING

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Observe traffic laws and speed limits.

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This manual contains important informa-

tion about the operation of the vehicle, both

for the driver and the passengers. The other

sections of the on-board documentation also

contain further information that you should

be aware of for your own safety and for the

safety of your passengers.

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Ensure that the passenger in the central

rear seat always has the head restraint in

the correct position for use.

Always reduce your speed as appropriate

for road, traffic and weather conditions.

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When travelling long distances, take

breaks regularly - at least every two hours.

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Instruct passengers to adjust the head re-

straints according to their height.

If possible, avoid driving when you are tired

or stressed.

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Ensure that the on-board documentation is

Protect children with appropriate child

seats and properly applied seat belts

››› page 46.

kept in the vehicle at all times. This is espe-

cially important when lending or selling the

vehicle to another person.

WARNING

When driving safety is impaired during a trip,

the risk of injury and accidents increases.

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Assume the correct sitting position. Instruct

your passengers also to assume a proper

sitting position. ››› page 30.

Advice about driving

Fasten your seat belt securely. Instruct your

passengers also to fasten their seat belts

properly. ››› page 34.

Safety equipment

Before setting off

Never put your safety or the safety of your

passengers in danger. In the event of an acci-

dent, the safety equipment may reduce the

For your own safety and the safety of your

passengers, always note the following points

before every trip:

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Safety

risk of injury. The following list includes most

of the safety equipment in your SEAT:

mend the following adjustments for the driv-

er:

Proper sitting position for

occupants

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Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a

distance of at least 25 cm between the

steering wheel and the centre of your chest

››› Fig. 46.

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Three-point seat belts

Correct sitting position for driver

Belt tension limiter for the front and rear

side seats

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Belt tensioners for the front seats

Front airbags

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Move the driver seat forwards or backwards

so that you are able to press the accelera-

tor, brake and clutch pedals to the floor

Side airbags in the front seat backrests,

with chest and head protection

with your knees still slightly angled ›››

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“ISOFIX” anchor points for “ISOFIX” rear

child seat system

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Ensure that you can reach the highest point

of the steering wheel.

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Height-adjustable front head restraints

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 ››› Fig. 47.

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Rear-centre head restraints with in-use po-

sition and non-use position

Fig. 46 The proper distance between driver

and steering wheel

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Adjustable steering column

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Move the seat backrest to an upright posi-

tion so that your back rests completely

against it.

The safety equipment mentioned above

works together to provide you and your pas-

sengers with the best possible protection in

the event of an accident. However, these

safety systems can only be effective if you

and your passengers are sitting in a correct

position and use this equipment properly.

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Fasten your seat belt securely ››› page 34.

Keep both feet in the footwell so that you

have the vehicle under control at all times.

Adjustment of the driver seat ››› page 100.

Safety is everyone's business!

WARNING

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An incorrect sitting position of the driver

can lead to severe injuries.

Fig. 47 Correct head restraint position for the

driver.

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Adjust the driver seat so that there is at

least 25 cm distance between the centre of

For your own safety and to reduce the risk of

injury in the event of an accident, we recom-

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Safe driving

Adjusting the steering wheel position

Read the additional information carefully

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the chest and the centre of the steering

wheel››› Fig. 46. If distance is less than 25

cm, the airbag system may not protect you

properly.

When driving, always hold the steering

wheel with both hands on the outside of the

ring at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions.

Never hold the steering wheel at the 12

o'clock position, or in any other manner (e.g.

in the centre of the steering wheel, or on the

inside of the rim). In such cases, if the airbag

is triggered, you may sustain injuries to your

arms, hands and head.

›››

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If your physical constitution prevents you

The height and reach of the steering wheel

can be freely adjusted to suit the driver.

from maintaining the minimum distance of 25

cm, contact a specialised workshop. The

workshop will help you decide if special spe-

cific modifications are necessary.

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Adjust the driver seat to the correct posi-

tion.

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When driving, always hold the steering

WARNING

wheel with both hands on the outside of the

ring at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions.

This reduces the risk of injury when the driver

airbag is triggered.

Correct sitting position for front

passenger

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Incorrect use of the steering column adjust-

ment function and an incorrect seating posi-

tion can result in serious injury.

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For your own safety and to reduce the risk of

injury in the event of an accident, we recom-

mend the following adjustments for the front

passenger:

Never hold the steering wheel at the 12

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To avoid accidents, the steering column

o'clock position, or in any other manner (e.g.

in the centre of the steering wheel). In such

cases, if the airbag is triggered, you may sus-

tain injuries to the arms, hands and head.

should be adjusted only when the vehicle is

stationary.

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Adjust the driver seat or steering wheel so

that there is a distance of at least 25 cm be-

tween the steering wheel and your chest

››› Fig. 46. If you fail to observe the minimum

distance, the airbag will not protect you. Risk

of fatal injury.

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Move the front passenger seat back as far

as possible ›››

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To reduce the risk of injury to the driver

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during sudden braking manoeuvres or an ac-

cident, never drive with the backrest tilted far

back! The airbag system and seat belts can

only provide optimal protection when the

backrest is in an upright position and the

driver is wearing his or her seat belt correct-

ly.

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Move the seat backrest to an upright posi-

tion so that your back rests completely

against it.

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If your physical constitution does not allow

you to maintain the minimum distance of

25 cm, contact a Technical Service. The Tech-

nical Service will help you to decide if certain

specific modifications are necessary.

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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 ››› page 32.

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Adjust the head restraint properly to ach-

ieve optimal protection.

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If you adjust the steering wheel so that it

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Always keep both feet in the footwell in

front of the front passenger seat.

points towards your face, the driver airbag

will not protect you properly in the event of

an accident. Make sure that the steering

wheel points towards your chest.

Fasten your seat belt securely ››› page 34.

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Safety

It is possible to deactivate the front passen-

ger airbag in exceptional circumstances

››› page 45.

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or her seat belt properly. The further the seat

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 po-

sition!

Adjust the head restraint correctly in order

to achieve maximum protection.

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Seat belts can only provide optimal protec-

tion when seat backrests are in an upright

position and the vehicle occupants are wear-

ing their seat belts correctly. If passengers In

the rear seats are not sitting in an upright po-

sition, the risk of injury due to incorrect posi-

tioning of the seat belt increases.

Adjusting the front passenger seat

››› page 100.

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Adjust the head restraint correctly in order

to achieve maximum protection.

WARNING

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An incorrect sitting position of the front

passenger can lead to severe injuries.

Correct sitting position for passengers

in the rear seats

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Adjust the front passenger seat so that

there is at least 25 cm between your chest

and the dash panel. If distance is less than

25 cm, the airbag system may not protect you

properly.

Correct adjustment of front head

restraints

To reduce the risk of injury in the event of a

sudden braking manoeuvre or an accident,

passengers on the rear seat bench must con-

sider the following:

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If your physical constitution prevents you

from maintaining the minimum distance of 25

cm, contact a specialised workshop. The

workshop will help you decide if special spe-

cific modifications are necessary.

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Sit up straight.

Adjust the head restraint to the correct po-

sition ››› page 32.

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Always keep your feet in the footwell when

the vehicle is moving; never rest them on the

dash panel, out the window or on the seat. An

incorrect sitting position exposes you to an

increased risk of injury in case of a sudden

braking or an accident. If the airbag is trig-

gered, you could sustain severe injuries due

to an incorrect sitting position.

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Always keep both feet in the footwell in

front of the rear seat.

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Fasten your seat belt securely ››› page 34.

Fig. 48 Correctly adjusted head restraint as

viewed from the front and the side.

Use an appropriate child restraint system

when you take children in the vehicle

››› page 46.

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To reduce the risk of injury to the front pas-

Properly adjusted head restraints are an im-

portant part of passenger protection and can

reduce the risk of injuries in most accident

situations.

senger in events such as sudden braking ma-

noeuvres or an accident, never travel with the

backrest tilted far back! The airbag system

and seat belts can only provide optimal pro-

tection when the backrest is in an upright po-

sition and the front passenger is wearing his

WARNING

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If the passengers in the rear seats are not

sitting properly, they could sustain severe in-

juries.

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Safe driving

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Adjust the head restraint so that its upper

edge is, as far as possible, at the same lev-

el as the top of your head, or at the very

least, at eye level ››› Fig. 48.

vehicle occupants. The list is not complete,

but we would like to make you aware of this

issue.

who has assumed an incorrect sitting posi-

tion.

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Before the vehicle moves, assume the prop-

er sitting position and maintain it throughout

the trip. Before every trip, instruct your pas-

sengers to sit properly and to stay in this po-

sition during the trip››› page 30, Proper sit-

ting position for occupants.

Therefore, whenever the vehicle is in motion:

WARNING

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Never stand in the vehicle.

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Travelling with the head restraints removed

or improperly adjusted increases the risk of

severe injuries. An improper adjustment of

the head restraints may cause death in an ac-

cident and increase the risk of suffering inju-

ries during abrupt braking actions or unex-

pected manoeuvres.

Never stand on the seats.

Never kneel on the seats.

Never tilt your seat backrest far to the rear.

Never lean against the dash panel.

Never lie on the rear bench.

Correct adjustment of rear head

restraints

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The head restraints must always be adjus-

Never sit on the front edge of a seat.

Never sit sideways.

ted according to the height of the passenger.

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.

Do not allow anyone to travel in the foot-

Examples of incorrect sitting

positions

Seat belts can provide optimal protection on-

ly when the belt webs are properly posi-

tioned. Incorrect sitting positions substan-

tially reduce the protective function of seat

belts and increase the risk of injury due to in-

correct seat belt position. As the driver, you

are responsible for all passengers, especially

children.

well.

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Never travel without wearing the seat belt.

Fig. 49 Rear head restraint adjustment.

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Do not allow anyone to travel in the lug-

gage compartment.

The rear head restraints have 2 positions:

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A

Raised position or position for use

WARNING

››› Fig. 49. In this position, the head restraint

is used normally, protecting the occupant of

the rear seats, along with the rear seat belts.

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Any incorrect sitting position increases the

risk of severe injuries.

Never allow anyone to assume an incorrect

sitting position in the vehicle while travel-

ling ›››

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Sitting in an incorrect position exposes the

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B

Rest position, not in use

››› Fig. 49. This

vehicle occupants to severe injuries if airbags

are triggered, by striking a vehicle occupant

The following list contains examples of sit-

ting positions that could be dangerous for all

position improves the driver's rear visibility.

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To fit the head restraint in position for use

Only use floor mats which leave the pedals

clear and which are secured to prevent them

from slipping. You can obtain suitable floor

mats from a specialised dealership.

Seat belts

A

, pull on the edges with both hands in the

direction of the arrow. To place it in rest posi-

The reasons why we should

wear seat belts

B

tion , lower the head restraint.

If a brake circuit fails, the brake pedal must

be pressed down thoroughly in order to stop

the vehicle.

WARNING

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Whenever a passenger is seated on the rear

Number of seats

seats, the head restraint should be placed in

A

the position for use

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Your vehicle has five seats, two in the front

and three in the rear. Each seat is equipped

with a three-point seat belt.

Wearing suitable shoes

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Do not swap the centre rear head restraint

Always wear shoes which support your feet

properly and give you a good feeling for the

pedals.

with either of the outer seat rear head re-

straints. Risk of injury in case of an accident!

In some versions, your vehicle is approved

only for four seats. Two front seats and two

rear seats.

Note

WARNING

Note the instructions on the head restraints

adjustment.

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If the pedals are obstructed, an accident

may occur. Risk of serious injuries.

WARNING

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Never transport more than the permitted

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Never lay or fit floor mats or other floor cov-

amount of people in your vehicle.

erings over the original floor mats. This

would reduce the pedal area and could ob-

struct the pedals. Risk of accident.

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Every vehicle occupant must properly fas-

Pedal area

ten and wear the seat belt belonging to his or

her seat. Children must be protected with an

appropriate child restraint system.

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Never place objects in the driver footwell.

Pedals

An object could move into the pedal area and

impair pedal operation. In the event of a sud-

den driving or braking manoeuvre, you will

not be able to operate the brake, clutch or ac-

celerator pedal. Risk of accident!

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Ensure that you can always press the accel-

erator, brake and clutch pedals unimpaired

to the floor.

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Ensure that the pedals can return unim-

paired to their initial positions.

Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas-

tened during the trip and do not obstruct

the pedals ›››

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