2008 Seat Ibiza SC Owner's manual

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Safety First
Operating instructions
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Head restraintsCorrect adjustment of head restraints
Properly adjusted head restraints are an important part of
passengers protection and can reduce 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. 64 and ⇒ fig. 65.Adjusting the head restraints ⇒page 104
WARNING
•
Travelling with the head restrain ts 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. 64 Front view: head
restraints and seat belts
correctly adjusted
Fig. 65 Side view: head
restraints and seat belts
correctly adjusted
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104Removing 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.
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 restrain t 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. 66 (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, yo u must always adjust it properly for
height to achieve optimal protection.
•
Please observe the safety warnings ⇒page 103, “Correct adjustment
of head restraints”.Note
•
To fit and remove the rear head restraints, gently tilt the seat backrest
forwards.
Fig. 66 Adjusting and
removing the head
restraints
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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 the 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 (several 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.
To fold and unfold the seat back* (for two-door vehicles without
the Easy - Entry* function)
–To fold the seat back down, pull the lever upwards, in the
direction of the arrow and push the seat back forwards.
–To unfold the seatback, push it back.
Folding and unfolding the seat back* (for two-door vehicles
without the Easy - Entry* function)
–To fold the seat back down, pull the lever upwards, in the
direction of the arrow and push the seat back forwards. You can
push the seat forwards at the same time to make entry to the rear
seats easier.
–To unfold the seat back, first move the seat completely back.
The Easy-Entry function facilitates the access to the vehicle rear seats. Before
lifting the seat back, return the seat to the original position. The seat inserts
when the seat back is lifted.
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. Adjust 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, never 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 upright position and the driver and front
Fig. 67 Front left seat
controls
A1
A1
A2
A3A4
A1
A4
A1
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106passenger have properly adjusted their seat belts. The further the back-
rests are tilted to the rear, the greate r 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.
Heated seats*

The front seat cushions and backrests can be heated electri-
cally.
– Press the corresponding switch ⇒fig. 68 to switch on the seat
heating. – Press once to connect the heating at a maximum force. The two
leds illuminate. ⇒fig. 68 . After 15 min. of high intensity, the
upper led turns off, the system is deactivated for 2 min. and after
2 min., it works again at low intensity (lower led is always turned
on).
– Press the switch again to set the heating to minimum force. (The lower led illuminates)
– To disconnect the heating, press the switch again.
Caution
To avoid damaging the heating elements, please do not kneel on the seat or
apply sharp pressure at a single point to the seat cushion and backrest.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 68 Front seats
heating switch
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Rear seat benchFolding down rear seats
Folding seat down
– Remove the head restraint ⇒page 104.
– Pull the front edge of the seat cushion ⇒fig. 69 upwards in
the direction of the arrow.
– Lift the cushion forwards in the direction of the arrow.
– Pull the release button ⇒ fig. 70 in the direction of the arrow and
fold the backrest forwards
– Insert the head restraints in their corresponding fastenings.
Folding seat forward
– Remove the head restraints from their fastening on the seat cushion.
– Lift the backrest until it correctly engages in the catches.
– Once the backrest is locked, pull on the central seat belt to check that the backrest has engaged properly in position.
– Check that the position lever is in neutral position.
– Replace the rear head restraints ⇒page 104.
– Lower the cushion and push it backwards below the seat belt buckles.
– Press the front part of the cushion downwards.On split rear seats
9) the backrest and cushion can be lowered and raised
respectively in two sections.
Fig. 69 Folding up the
rear seat cushionFig. 70 Button for
unlocking the rear back-
rest
9)Optional equipment
A1
A2
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108
WARNING
•
Please be careful when folding back the backrest! Injuries can be
caused if the backrest is tilted 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 and checking that the position lever
is in the neutral position.
•
The three point automatic seat belt only works correctly when the back-
rest of the central seat is correctly engaged.
Stowage compartmentsStowage compartment on the front passenger sideThe compartment can be opened by pulling the lever ⇒fig. 71 .
WARNING
Always keep the stowage compartment co ver closed while the vehicle is in
motion in order to reduce the risk of injury caused by a sudden braking or
by an accident.Object compartment, driver's side
There is an object compartment on the driver's side
Fig. 71 Passenger side:
stowage compartment
Fig. 72 Driver's side
compartment
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Mounting bracket for navigator in instrument panel*
Your vehicle can be equipped with a portable navigator
mounting bracket.
It is necessary to use a specific adapter for each navigator, so consult your
Technical Service. This bracket provides supply to your portable navigator.Object compartment under front seats *To o p e n
– Press button and pull outwards, holding it with a hand.
To close
– Press inwards until it engages.
NoteThe stowage drawer will hold a maximum weight of 1.5 kg.
Fig. 73 Mounting bracket
for navigator in instru-
ment panel.F i g . 7 4 B r a c k e t w i t h o p e n
cover for placing the navi-
gator.
Fig. 75 Stowage
compartment under the
front passenger seat
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110Seat storage pocket*There is a storage pocket on the rear of the front seats.
Front cup holder* In the centre console, in front of the gear lever, there are two drink holders
⇒ fig. 77 .
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 drinks holder should always be closed to prevent
risk in the event of sudden breaking or accident.
Fig. 76 Seat storage
pocket
Fig. 77 Front cup holder
in the centre console
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