Get Transport and practical equipment -> Luggage compartment Guide for Seat Ibiza SUV Fourth Generation (2009-2017)

Operation

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Secure loose loads with a luggage net* or

with non-elastic straps secured to the fas-

tening* rings ››› page 109.

CAUTION

Luggage compartment

Always use the correct type of plugs to avoid

damaging the sockets.

Loading the luggage compartment

WARNING

Note

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Loose luggage and other objects in the lug-

gage compartment could cause serious inju-

ries.

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The power sockets will only work with the

ignition on.

●

The use of electrical appliances with the

Always stow objects in the luggage com-

engine switched off will cause a battery dis-

charge.

partment and secure them with the fastening

rings*.

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During sudden manoeuvres or accidents,

loose objects can be thrown forward, injuring

vehicle occupants or even third parties. This

increased risk of injury will be further in-

creased if a loose object is struck by an inflat-

ing airbag. If this happens, objects may

shoot outward like a missile. Risk of fatal in-

jury.

Auxiliary audio connection (AUX)*

Fig. 117 Position heavy items as far forward

as possible.

All luggage and other loose objects must be

safely secured in the luggage compartment.

Unsecured objects which shift back and forth

could affect safety or driving characteristics

of the vehicle by shifting the centre of gravity.

●

Always keep all objects in the luggage com-

partment and use appropriate grips to secure

them, particularly in the case of heavy ob-

jects.

–

Distribute the load evenly in the luggage

compartment.

●

Never exceed the allowed axle weights or

allowed maximum weight. If said weights are

exceeded, the driving characteristics of the

vehicle may change, leading to accidents, in-

juries and damage to the vehicle.

–

Place heavy objects as far forward as possi-

ble in the luggage compartment

››› Fig. 117.

Fig. 116 Centre console: AUX Connection.

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Please note that the centre of gravity may

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Insert the pin as far as possible ››› Fig. 116

(››› Booklet Radio).

–

Place the heavy objects first.

shift when transporting heavy objects; this

may affect vehicle handling and lead to an ac-

cident. Therefore, it is essential to adjust

your speed and driving style accordingly, to

avoid accidents.

Secure heavy objects to the fitted fastening

rings* ››› page 109.

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the injuries which might be sustained if this

“object” strikes an occupant as it flies

through the interior of the vehicle. This in-

creased risk of injury will be further increased

if a loose object is struck by an inflating air-

bag.

Fastening rings*

3 Applies to the model: IBIZA ST

●

Never leave your vehicle unattended, espe-

cially when the rear lid is open. Children

could climb into the luggage compartment,

closing the door behind them; they will be

trapped and run the risk of death.

●

Never allow children to play in or around

the vehicle. Close and lock all the doors and

rear lid when you leave the vehicle. Before

you lock the vehicle, make sure that there are

no adults or children in the vehicle.

WARNING

●

If pieces of baggage or other objects are se-

cured to the fastening rings with inappropri-

ate or damaged retaining cords, injuries

could result in the event of braking manoeu-

vres or accidents.

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Please observe the notes on the ››› page 29.

CAUTION

●

Never secure a child seat on the fastening

rings.

Fig. 118 Location of fastening rings in lug-

gage compartment.

Hard objects on the rear shelf could chafe

against the wires of the heating element in

the heated rear window and cause damage.

There may be four fastening rings included in

the luggage compartment for fastening lug-

gage and other objects ››› Fig. 118 (arrows).

Luggage net*

3 Applies to the model: IBIZA ST

Note

●

The tyre pressure must be adjusted accord-

–

Always use suitable and undamaged straps

to secure luggage and other objects to the

fastening rings ››› in Loading the lug-

gage compartment on page 108.

ing to the load. When necessary check the

tyre pressures on the label located on the in-

side fuel tank flap ››› page 177.

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Air circulation in the vehicle helps reduce

–

Pull up the fastening rings to attach the

straps.

fogging of the windows. Used air escapes

through ventilation slits in the side trim of

the luggage compartment. Ensure that the

ventilation slots are never covered.

Example: An object weighing 4.5 kg is lying

unsecured in the vehicle. During a frontal col-

lision at a speed of 50 km/h (31 mph), this

object generates a force corresponding to 20

times its weight. That means that the effec-

tive weight of the object increases to approxi-

mately 90 kg. You can imagine the severity of

●

Straps for securing the load to the fasten-

ing rings* are commercially available from ac-

cessory shops.

Fig. 119 Stretched luggage net.

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Operation

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The luggage net can be used to secure and

retain light items in the luggage compart-

ment.

Extract the cover from its slot, in its rest po-

sition and pull outwards.

Rear shelf with storage compartment*

3 Applies to the model: IBIZA ST

WARNING

Luggage net

Do not place heavy or hard objects on the

rear shelf, because they will endanger the ve-

hicle occupants in case of sudden braking.

–

Secure the luggage net to the four fasten-

ing rings ››› Fig. 119 (arrows).

WARNING

CAUTION

The luggage net should only be used to hold

objects weighing up to 5 kg. Heavier objects

cannot be safely secured (risk of injury).

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Before closing the rear lid, ensure that the

rear shelf is correctly fitted.

●

An overloaded luggage compartment could

mean that the rear shelf is not correctly seat-

ed and it may be bent or damaged.

Fig. 121 Luggage compartment: removing

storage compartment.

Rear shelf

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If the luggage compartment is overloaded,

remove the tray.

Note

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Ensure that, when placing items of clothing

on the luggage compartment cover, rear visi-

bility is not reduced.

Fig. 122 Accessing storage compartment.

Fig. 120 Rear shelf.

To remove the storage compartment

Removing the shelf

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Remove the rear shelf and pull the storage

compartment upwards holding it by the

edges ››› Fig. 121.

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Unhook the loops ››› Fig. 120

from

housings

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