2008 Seat Ibiza 5D seat adjustment

Child safety45
Safety First
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Practical tips
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Securing child seatsWays to secure a child seat
A child seat can be secured differently on th e rear seat and on the front passenger seat.You can secure a child seat to the rear seat or front passenger seat in the
following ways:•
Child seats in groups 0 to 3can be secured with a seat belt.
•
Child seats for groups 0, 0+ and 1with the “ISOFIX” system can be
secured, without fastening seat belts, with the “ISOFIX”securing rings
⇒ page 46.
U: Suitable for universal approved rest raining systems for use in this age
category (universal retention systems are those fitted using the adult
seat belt).
UF Suitable for universal forward-facing retention systems approved for use with this age group.
*: Move the passenger seat as far to rear as possible, as high as possible and always deactivate the airbag.
L: Suitable for retention system s using the “ISOFIX” anchors.
X Seat position not suitable for children in this age group.
WARNING
•
When travelling, children must be secured in the vehicle with a
restraint system suitable for age, weight and size.
•
Never install a child seat facing backwards (or rear-facing) on the front
passenger seat unless the front passenger airbag has been disabled. This
could cause fatal injuries to the child! However, if it is necessary, in excep-
tional cases, to transport a child in the front passenger seat, the front
passenger airbag must always be disabled ⇒page 38, “Deactivating
airbags*” and move the seat to its h ighest position, in case it has this
adjustment.
•
Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the use
of child seats ⇒ in “Safety notes on using child seats” on page 41.
Category
Weight Seat locations
Front passenger Rear outerRear centre
Group 0 <10 kgU*UU
Group 0+ <13 kgU*UU
Group 1 9-18 kgU*U/L U
Group 2 / 3 15-36 kgXUF UFWARNING (continued)
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Seats and stowage103
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Seats and stowageThe importance of correct seat adjustmentProper seat adjustment optimi ses the level of protection
offered by seat belts and airbags.Your vehicle has five seats, two on the front part and three on the rear part.
Each seat is equipped with a three-point seat belt.
The driver seat and the front passenger seat can be adjusted in many ways to
suit the physical requirements of the vehicle occupants. The correct seat
position is very important for:•
a fast and easy operation of all controls on the instrument panel,
•
a relaxed posture which does not cause drowsiness,
•
a safe driving ⇒page 7,
•
ensuring that the seat belts and airbag system provide maximum protec-
tion ⇒page 16.
WARNING
•
If the driver and passengers assume improper sitting positions, they
may sustain critical injuries.
•
More people than available seats must never be transported in your
vehicle.
•
Every passenger in the vehicle must properly fasten and wear the seat
belt belonging to his or her seat. Children must be protected with an appro-
priate child restraint system ⇒page 40, “Child safety”.
•
The front seats and all head restraints must always be adjusted to body
size and the seat belt must always be properly adjusted to provide you and
your passengers with optimum protection.
•
Always keep your feet on the foot well when the vehicle is moving;
never rest them on the dash panel, out of the window or on the seat. This
is also applied to passengers. An inco rrect sitting position exposes you to
an increased risk of injury in case of a sudden braking or an accident. If the
airbag is triggered, you could sustain severe injuries due to an incorrect
sitting position.
•
It is important for the driver and front passenger to keep a distance of
at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. Failure to respect the
minimum distance means that the airbag will not protect you. Risk of fatal
injury. The distance between the driver and the steering wheel or between
the front passenger and the dash panel should always be as great as
possible.
•
Adjust the driver or front passenger seat only when the vehicle is
stationary. Otherwise, your seat could move unexpectedly while the
vehicle is moving. This could increase the risk of an accident and therefore,
injury. In addition, while adjusting your seat, you will assume an incorrect
sitting position. Risk of fatal accidents.
•
Special guidelines apply to installing a child seat on the front
passenger seat. When installing a child seat, observe the warning note in
the ⇒page 40, “Child safety”.WARNING (continued)
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Seats and stowage
104Head restraintsCorrect adjustment of head restraints
Properly adjusted head restraints are an important part of
passengers protection and can re duce 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, at minimum, at eye level
⇒fig. 65 and ⇒fig. 66 .Adjusting the head restraints ⇒page 105.
WARNING
•
Travelling with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted
increases the risk of severe injuries.
•
Improperly adjusted head restraints could lead to death in the event of
a collision or accident.
•
Incorrectly adjusted head restraints also increase the risk of injury
during sudden or unexpected driving or braking manoeuvres.
•
The head restraints must always be adjusted according to the
passenger's height.
Fig. 65 Front view: head
restraints and seat belts
correctly adjusted
Fig. 66 Side view: head
restraints and seat belts
correctly adjusted
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Removing or adjusting head restraints
The head restraints can be adju sted 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.
Adjusting height (rear 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 the head restraint engages securely in one of its positions ⇒ page 13.
Removing the head restraint
– Push the head restraint up as far as it will go.
– Press the button ⇒fig. 67 (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 passenger's height ⇒page 12.
WARNING
•
Never drive if the head restraints have been removed. Risk of injury.
•
Never drive if the head restraints are in an unsuitable position, there is
a risk of serious injury.
•
After refitting the head restraint, you must always adjust it properly for
height to achieve optimal protection.
•
Please observe the safety warnings ⇒page 104, “Correct adjustment
of head restraints”.Note
•
To fit and remove the rear head restraints, gently tilt the seat backrest
forwards.
Fig. 67 Adjusting and
removing the head
restraints
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106•
When fitting the head restraints again, insert the tubes as far as possible
into the guides without pressing the button.
Front seatsAdjustment of the front seats
Adjusting the seat forwards and backwards
– Pull up the grip and move th e seat forwards or backwards.
– Then release the grip and move the seat further until the catch engages.
Adjusting the seat height
– Pull the lever up or push down (s everal times if necessary) from
its home position. This adjusts the seat height in stages. Adjusting the backrest angle
– Take your weight off the backrest and turn the hand wheel.
WARNING
•
Never adjust the driver or front passenger seat while the vehicle is in
motion. While adjusting your seat, you will assume an incorrect sitting
position. Risk of fatal accidents. Adju st the driver or front passenger seat
only when the vehicle is stationary.
•
To reduce the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger in case of
a sudden braking or an accident, neve r drive with the backrest tilted
towards the rear. The maximum protection of the seat belt can be achieved
only when the backrests are in an uprigh t position and the driver and front
passenger have properly adjusted their seat belts. The further the back-
rests are tilted to the rear, the greater the risk of injury due to improper
positioning of the belt web!
•
Exercise caution when securing th e seat height into forwards/back-
wards position. Injuries can be caused if the backrest is tilted without due
care and attention.
Fig. 68 Front left seat
controls
A1
A1
A2
A3
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Driving129
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DrivingAddressAdjusting the steering wheel position
The height and reach of the steering wheel can be freely
adjusted to suit the driver.– Adjust the driver seat to the correct position.
–Push the lever ⇒fig. 92 under the steering column down ⇒ .
– Adjust the steering wheel in this way until the correct position is obtained ⇒fig. 92 .
– Then push the lever up again firmly ⇒.
WARNING
•
Incorrect use of the steering column adjustment function and an incor-
rect seating position can result in serious injury.
•
To avoid accidents, the steering column should be adjusted only when
the vehicle is stationary.
•
Adjust the driver seat or steering wheel so that there is a distance of at
least 25 cm between the steering wheel and your chest ⇒fig. 92 . If you fail
to observe the minimum distance, the airbag will not protect you. Risk of
fatal injury.
•
If your physical constitution do es not allow you to mantain the
minimum distance of 25 cm, contact an Authorised Service Centre. The
Authorised Service Centre will help you to decide if special specific modifi-
cations are necessary.
•
If you adjust the steering wheel so that it 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.
•
When driving, always hold the st eering 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 positi on, or in any other manner (e.g. in
the centre of the steering wheel, or on the inside of the rim). In such cases,
you could receive severe injuries to the arms, hands and head.
Fig. 92 Steering column
height adjustment
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Index
250Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Automatic speed dependent locking and un-locking system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Emergency unlocking system . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Locking system for invo luntary unlocking . . 74
Selective unlocking system* . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Unlocking system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Central locking button Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Cetane number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Changing bulbs on rear lights . . . . . . . . . 223, 224
Changing double headlight lamps dipped headlights and side lights . . . . . . . 220
main headlights and side lights . . . . . . . . 221
Changing gear See Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Changing gear with Tiptronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Changing lamps interior light and reading light . . . . . . . . . . 225
Changing the lamps Main headlight lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219, 221
number plate light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Side indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Changing the main headlight lamps
turn signal lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Changing the singl e headlight lamps
dipped/main beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Side lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Changing windscreen wiper blades . . . . . . . . . 191 Chassis number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Checking battery electrolyte level . . . . . . . . . . 196
Checking engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Categorisation in groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Group 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Group 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Group 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Groups 0 and 0+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Child seats on the front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Cleaning alloy wheel rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Cleaning chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Cleaning engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Cleaning steel wheel rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Cleaning windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Climatronic automatic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
manual mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Cloth seat covers cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Coming home function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Control
wing mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Control lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Controls Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Light switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Convenience closing Sliding/tilting roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Convenience opening Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188, 189
Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Coolant level warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Coolant Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Coolant temperature Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Correct adjustment of fron t head restraints . . . 12
Covering single headlights driving on the left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
driving on the right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Index
252Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Front ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Front cup holder* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Front interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Front passenger airbag deactivation . . . . . . . . . 38
Front reading light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Front seat adjustment Lumbar support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Frontal airbags Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Fuel Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Fuel level Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Fuel Tank Opening the fuel tank flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Fuel tank See Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211GG 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Gear shift pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
General overview of the engine compartment 238
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Glow plug system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
HHandbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63, 142
Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
head restraints Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104, 105
adjustment of the head restraint angle . . . 105
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Headlight flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Headlights Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Heated front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Heated wing mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Heating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
High pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
How to jump start description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227IIdentification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Ignition key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Indicators
indication lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Instrument and switch lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Instrument lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Interior monitor and anti-towing alarm* Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Intermittent wipe, windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
ISOFIX system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
JJump leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226KKey tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77LLeather cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Load compartment in the boot See Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 See also Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . 15
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