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Safe driving
Safety
Saf
e driv
in
g
Safety first!
This chapter contains important information,
tips, sug
gestions and warnings that you
should read and consider for both your own
safety and for your passengers' safety.
WARNING
●
This m
anual contains important informa-
tion about the operation of the vehicle, both
for the driver and the passengers. The other
sections of the on-board documentation also
contain further information that you should
be aware of for your own safety and for the
safety of your passengers.
●
Ensure that the on-board documentation is
kept in the vehicle at all times. This is espe-
cially important when lending or selling the
vehicle to another person.
Advice about driving
Intr
oduction
Depending upon how you expect to use your
v
ehic
l
e, it may a good idea to protect the en-
gine from below. An undercarriage may help
to reduce the risk of damage to the lower part
of the vehicle and the oil sump when driving
over kerbs, or along dirt tracks or unsurfaced
roads, etc. SEAT recommends you have the
guard fitted by a technical service centre.
WARNING
Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs,
medication or nar
cotics may result in severe
accidents and even loss of life.
●
Alcohol, drugs, medication and narcotics
may significantly alter perception, affect re-
action times and safety while driving, which
could result in the loss of control of the vehi-
cle.
Before setting off
For your own safety and the safety of your
p
a
s
sengers, always note the following points
before every trip:
–
Make sure that the vehicle's lights and turn
signals are working properly.
–
Check tyre pressure.
–
Ensure that all windows provide a clear and
good view of the surroundings.
–
Make sure all luggage is secured
›››
page 152.
–
Make sure that no objects can interfere
with the pedals.
–
Adjust front seat, head restraint and mir-
rors properly according to your size.
–
Ensure that the passengers in the rear
seats always have the head restraints in
the in-use position ››› page 144.
–
Instruct passengers to adjust the head re-
straints according to their height.
–
Protect children with appropriate child
seats and properly applied seat belts
››› page 75.
–
Assume the correct sitting position. Instruct
your passengers also to assume a proper
sitting position ››› page 58.
–
Fasten your seat belt securely. Instruct your
passengers also to fasten their seat belts
properly ››› page 65.
What affects driving safety?
As a driver, you are responsible for yourself
and
y
our p
assengers. When your concentra-
tion or driving safety is affected by any cir-
cumstance, you endanger yourself as well as
others on the road
›››
, for this reason:
–
Always pay attention to traffic and do not
g
et
di
stracted by passengers or telephone
calls.
–
Never drive when your driving ability is im-
paired (e.g. by medication, alcohol, drugs).
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