2009 Seat Ibiza 5D Owner's manual

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Safety First
Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
Removing or adjusting 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 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. 68 (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 restraint to suit body size ⇒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 on ⇒page 102, “Correct adjust-
ment of head restraints”.Note
•To fit and remove the rear head restraints, gently tilt the seat backrest
forwards.
Fig. 68 Adjusting and
removing the head
restraints
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104•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 seat height
– Pull the lever up or push down (several times if necessary) from its home position. This adjust s 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. 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
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 the seat height into forwards/back-
wards position. Injuries can be caused if the backrest is tilted without due
care and attention.•To move the seat lengthways, pull upwards and not sideways on the
lever, as the force exerted on it in this position could damage it.
Fig. 69 Front left seat
controls
A1
A1
A2
A3
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Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
Heated seats*

The front seat cushions and backrests can be heated electri-
cally.
– Press the corresponding switch ⇒fig. 70 to switch on the seat
heating.
– Press once to connect the heating at maximum power. Two LEDs will light up ⇒fig. 70. After 15 min. of high intensity, the upper
LED goes out, the system is deactivated for 2 min. and is then
reactivated at low intensity (lower LED remains on permanently).
– Press the switch again to set the heating to minimum power. (The lower LED lights up).
– 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.
Fig. 70 Front seats
heating switch
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106Rear seat benchFolding down rear seats
Folding seat down
– Remove the head restraint ⇒page 103.
– Pull the front edge of the seat cushion ⇒ fig. 71 upwards in
the direction of the arrow.
– Lift the cushion forwards in the direction of the arrow.
– Pull the release button ⇒fig. 72 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 or directly on the seat back 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 103.
– Lower the cushion and push it backwards below the seat belt buckles.
– Press the front part of the cushion downwards.
Fig. 71 Folding up the
rear seat cushionFig. 72 Button for
unlocking the rear back-
rest
A1
A2
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Practical tips
Technical Data
On split rear seats
9) the backrest and cushion can be lowered and raised
respectively in two sections.
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 or directly on the seat back and
check 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. 73.
WARNING
Always keep the stowage compartment cover closed while the vehicle is in
motion in order to reduce the risk of injury caused by a sudden braking or
by an accident.
9)Optional equipment
Fig. 73 Passenger side:
stowage compartment
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108Object compartment, driver's side
There is an object compartment on the driver's side
Mounting bracket for navigator in instrument panel*
Your vehicle may be equipped with a portable navigator
mounting bracket.
Fig. 74 Driver's side
compartment
Fig. 75 Mounting bracket
for navigator in instru-
ment panel.F i g . 7 6 B r a c k e t w i t h o p e n
cover for mounting the
navigator.
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Practical tips
Technical Data
It is necessary to use a specific adapter for each navigator, so please consult
your Technical Service. This bracket provides supply to your portable
navigator.
Object compartment under front seats *To o p e n
– The compartment is opened by pulling on the lever and assisting
it with your hand.
To c l o s e
– Press the cover inwards until the closed drawer “clicks” into posi- tion. Note
The stowage drawer will hold a maximum weight of 1.5 kg.Seat storage pocket*There is a storage pocket on the rear of the front seats.
Fig. 77 Stowage
compartment under the
front passenger seat
Fig. 78 Seat storage
pocket
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110Front cup holder* There are two drink holders in the centre console in front of the gear lever
⇒ fig. 79 .
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.
Rear cup holder* On the rear part of the centre console, behind the hand brake, there is a cup
holder installed* ⇒fig. 80 .
Fig. 79 Front cup holder
in the centre console
Fig. 80 Cupholder in the
centre console
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