2005 Seat Ibiza 5D remove seats

Seat belts
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– Press the upper part of the shoulder belt guide and hold it in this position ⇒page 25, fig. 16.
– Move the shoulder belt guide up or down until you have adjusted the seat belt ⇒page 23.
– After adjusting, pull the shoulder belt sharply to check that the catch on the shoulder belt guide is engaged securely.Incorrectly fastened seat belts
Incorrectly worn seat belts can cause severe injuries.Seat belts can provide optimal protection only if the belt web is
properly worn. The seat belts must be fastened exactly in the order
described in this chapter. An incorrect sitting position impairs
substantially the protection a seat belt offers and can lead to severe
or fatal injuries. The risk of severe or fatal injuries is especially
increased when a deploying airbag strikes an occupant who has
assumed an incorrect sitting position . As driver, you are responsible
for all vehicle occupants, especially children. Therefore:
– Never permit anyone to assume an incorrect sitting position in the vehicle while travelling ⇒.
WARNING
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An incorrectly worn seat belt incr eases the risk of severe injuries.
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Before every trip, instruct your passengers to adjust their seat belts
properly and to wear them during the trip.
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Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the use
of seat belts ⇒ page 21.
Belt tension devices*Function of the belt tension device
During a frontal collision, the se at belts on the front seats are
tensioned automatically.The seat belts for the front occupants are equipped with belt tension devices.
Sensors will trigger the belt tension devices during severe head-on, lateral
and rear collisions only if the seat belt is being worn. This retracts and
tightens the seat belts, reducing the forward motion of the occupants.
The belt tension device ca n be triggered only once.
The belt tension devices will not be triggered in the event of a light frontal,
side or rear collision, if the vehicle overturns, or in situations where no large
forces act on the front, side or rear of the vehicle.
Note
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If the belt tension devices are triggered, a fine dust is produced. This is
normal and is no indication that there was a fire in the vehicle.
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The relevant safety requirements must be observed when the vehicle or
components of the system are scrapped. A qualified workshop is familiar with
these regulations and will be pleased to pass on the information to you.
Service and disposal of belt tension devicesThe belt tension devices are components of the seat belts that are installed
in the seats of your vehicle. If you work on the belt tension devices or remove
and install parts of the system when performing other repair work, the seat
belt may be damaged. The consequence may be that, in the event of an acci-
dent, the belt tension devices function incorrectly or not at all.
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Airbag system35
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
The airbag system is not a substitute for seat belts, but is an integral part of
the vehicle's overall passive safety system. Please bear in mind that the
airbag system can only work effectively when the occupants are wearing their
seat belts. For this reason, it is most important to wear the seat belts at all
times - not only because this is required
by law in most countries, but also for
your safety ⇒page 17, “Introduction”.
The side airbag system will not be triggered
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if the ignition is switched off,
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during a minor side collision,
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during a minor frontal collision,
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during a rear-end collision,
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or if the vehicle rolls.
The main parts of the airbag system are
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an electronic control and monitoring system (control unit),
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the side airbags in the sides of the backrests of the front seats,
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a warning lamp
 in the dash panel insert ⇒page 29.
The functionality of the airbag system is monitored electronically. The airbag
warning lamp will light up for approx. 4 seconds every time the ignition is
switched on (self-diagnosis).
WARNING
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In a side-on collision, the side air bags will not work, if the sensors do
not correctly measure the pressure incr ease on the interior of the doors,
due to air escaping through the areas with holes or openings in the door
panel.
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Never drive the vehicle if the interior panels have been removed.
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Never drive if the interior door panels have been removed or if the
panels have not been correctly fitted.
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Never drive the vehicle if the loudspeakers in the door panels have
been removed, unless the holes left by the loudspeakers have been
correctly closed.
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Always check that the openings are closed or covered if loudspeakers
or other equipment are fitted in the interior door panels.
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Any work carried out to the doors should be made in a qualified author-
ised workshop.
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The seat belts and airbags can only provide maximum protection if the
occupants are seated correctly ⇒ page 9, “Proper sitting position for occu-
pants”.
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If a fault should occur in the airbag system, have the system checked
immediately by a qualified workshop. Otherwise there is a danger that
during a side collision, the system may fail to trigger, or not trigger
correctly.WARNING (continued)
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Seats and stowage101
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Head restraintsCorrect adjustment of head restraints
Properly adjusted head restraints are an important part of
occupant protection and can redu ce the risk of injuries in
most accident situations.
– 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 and, as a very minimum at eye
level ⇒ fig. 69 an d
⇒ fig. 70.
Adjusting the head restraints ⇒ page 102.
WARNING
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Travelling with the head restrain ts removed or improperly adjusted
increases the risk of severe injuries.
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Improperly adjusted head restraints could lead to death in the event of
a collision or accident.
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Incorrectly adjusted head restraints also increase the risk of injury
during sudden or unexpected driving or braking manoeuvres.
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The head restraints must always be adjusted according to the occu-
pant's size.
Fig. 69 Viewed from in
front: Properly adjusted
head restraints and
proper belt adjustment
Fig. 70 Viewed from side:
Properly adjusted head
restraints and proper belt
adjustment
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Seats and stowage
102Removing or adjust ing head restraints
The head restraints can be adjusted by moving them up and
down.Adjusting height (front seats)
– Press the button on the side and pull upwards to the desired position.
– To lower the head restraint, press the button and push head restraint downwards.
– Make sure that it engages securely into position.
Adjust height (rear outer seats)
– Press the button on the side and pull upwards or downwards to the desired position. – Make sure that the head restrain
t engages securely in one of its
positions.
Adjusting height (rear central seat)
– Press the button on the side and pull upwards to the desired position.
– To lower the head restraint, press the button and push head restraint downwards.
– Make sure that the head restrain t engages securely in one of its
positions ⇒ page 13.
Angle adjustment (front seats)
– Press the head restraint forward or back to the required position.
Removing the head restraint
– Push the head restraint up as far as it will go.
– Press the button ⇒fig. 71 (arrow).
– Pull head restraint out of fitting without releasing the button.
Fitting the head restraint
– Insert the head restraint into the guides on the rear backrest.
– Push head restraint down.
– Adjust the head rest to suit the passenger size ⇒ page 12.
WARNING
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Never drive if the head restraints have been removed. Risk of injury.
Fig. 71 Adjusting and
removing the head
restraints
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Seats and stowage103
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
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Never drive if the head restraints are in an unsuitable position, there is
a risk of serious injury.
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After refitting the head restraint, you must always adjust it properly for
height to achieve optimal protection.
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Please observe the safety warnings ⇒page 101, “Correct adjustment
of head restraints”.Note
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To fit and remove the rear head restraints, gently tilt the seat back
forwards.
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When fitting the head restraints again, insert the tubes as far as possible
into the guides without pressing the button.
Electric Front seatsAdjustment of the front seats
To lower and lift the seat back* (for 2-door vehicles without the
Easy - Entry* function)
4)
–To lower the sea t back, pull on the le ver u pwards, in the direc-
tion of the arrow and press the seatback forwards.
–To lift the seatback, push it back.
WARNING (continued)
4)Easy-entry function
Fig. 72 Front left seat
controls
A1
A2
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Seats and stowage105
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
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– Turn the appropriate thumb wheel ⇒page 104, fig. 73 to switch
on the seat heating. The seat heating is switched off in the 0
position.The seat heating only works when the ignition is switched on. The left thumb
wheel controls the left seat and the right thumb wheel the right seat.
Caution
To avoid damaging the heating elements, please do not kneel on the seat or
apply sharp pressure at a single poin t to the seat cushion and backrest.Rear seat benchFolding down rear seats
Folding seat down
– To remove the head rest ⇒ page 102.
– Pull the front edge of the seat cushion ⇒fig. 74 upwards in
the direction of the arrow.
– Lift the cushion forwards in the direction of the arrow.
– Pull the release button ⇒ fig. 75 in the direction of the arrow and
fold the backrest forwards
– Insert the head restraints in their respective fastenings.
Raising the seat
– Remove the head restraints from their fastening on the seat cushion.
– Lift the backrest until it correctly engages in the catches.
– Check that it has engaged correctly.
Fig. 74 Folding up the
rear seat cushion
Fig. 75 Button for
unlocking the rear back-
rest
A1
A2
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WARNING
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Improper use of the cigarette lighter can lead to serious injuries or start
a fire.
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Take care when using the cigarette lighter. Carelessness or negligence
when using the cigarette lighter can cause burns, risk of injury.
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The cigarette lighter also works when the ignition is off and when the
ignition key is removed. To avoid the risk of fire, never leave children unsu-
pervised in the vehicle.
Electrical sockets The 12 Volt cigarette lighter socket 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 162
WARNING
The electrical sockets and any appli ances connected to them are also func-
tional with the ignition switched off and the key removed. 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 unsupervised in the
vehicle.
Note
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Using electrical appliances with the engine switched off will drain the
battery.
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Before using any electrical accessories, see the instructions on
⇒ page 162.
First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire
extinguisherFirst 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 lightbulbs.
The first aid kit and extinguisher may be placed in the boot, in the lateral allot-
ments and held in place by the Velcro.
The warning triangle may be placed on the rear wall of the luggage compart-
ment, held in place by the rubber bands.
Note
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The first aid kit, the warning triangles and the fire extinguisher are not
supplied with the vehicle as standard.
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The first aid kit, the warning triangles and the fire extinguisher should
meet legal requirements.
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The expiry date of the content of the first aid kit should be checked.
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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.
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Before acquiring accessories and em ergency equipment see the instruc-
tions on ⇒page 162, “Accessories, parts replacement and modifications”.
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