IBIZA ST 2010 Owner's Manual

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Safe driving 7

Safety First Operating Instructions Practical Tips Technical Specifications

Safety First

Safe driving

Brief introduction

Dear SEAT Driver

Safety first!

This chapter contains important information, tips, suggestions and

warnings that you should read and consider for both your own safety

and for your passengers’ safety.

WARNING

• This manual contains important information about the operation of the

vehicle, both for the driver and the passengers. The other sections of the

owner’s manual 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 especially important when lending or selling the vehicle to

another person.

Safety equipment

The safety equipment is a part of the occupant protection

system and can reduce the risk of injury in the event of acci-

dent.

Never put your safety or the safety of your passengers in danger. In the event

of an accident, the safety equipment may reduce the risk of injury. The

following list includes most of the safety equipment in your SEAT:

• three-point seat belts,

• belt tension limiter for the front and rear side seats,

• belt tensioners for the front seats,

• front airbags,

• side airbags in the front seat backrests,

• “ISOFIX” anchor points for “ISOFIX” rear child system,

• height-adjustable head restraints,

• rear-centre head restraints with in-use position and non-use position,

• adjustable steering column.

The safety equipment mentioned above works together to provide you and

your passengers with the best possible protection in the event of an accident.

However, these safety systems can only be effective if you and your passen-

gers are sitting in a correct position and use this equipment properly.

Therefore, information is provided about why this equipment is so important,

how it protects you, what you have to consider when using it and how you and

your passengers can achieve the greatest possible benefit from the safety

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