Seat ibiza Owner's Manual page 62

WARNING
● Any incorrect sitting position increases the
risk of severe injuries.
Sitting in an incorrect position exposes the
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vehicle occupants to severe injuries if airbags
are triggered, by striking a vehicle occupant
who has assumed an incorrect sitting posi-
tion.
Before the vehicle moves, assume the prop-
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er sitting position and maintain it throughout
the trip. Before every trip, instruct your pas-
sengers to sit properly and to stay in this po-
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sition during the trip
tion for passengers.
Correct adjustment of front head re-
straints
Correctly adjusted head restraint as
Fig. 77
viewed from the front and the side.
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Properly adjusted head restraints are an im-
portant part of passenger protection and can
reduce the risk of injuries in most accident
situations.
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper
–
edge is, as far as possible, at the same lev-
el as the top of your head, or at the very
least, at eye level
WARNING
● Travelling with the head restraints removed
or improperly adjusted increases the risk of
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severe injuries. An improper adjustment of
the head restraints may cause death in an ac-
cident and increase the risk of suffering inju-
ries during abrupt braking actions or unex-
pected manoeuvres.
The head restraints must always be adjus-
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ted according to the height of the passenger.
Safety
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Fig. 77.
The rear head restraints have 2 positions:
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is used normally, protecting the occupant of
the rear seats, along with the rear seat belts.
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position improves the driver's rear visibility.
To fit the head restraint in position for use
direction of the arrow. To place it in rest posi-
tion
Correct adjustment of rear head re-
straints
Fig. 78 Rear head restraint adjustment.
Raised position or position for use
Fig. 78. In this position, the head restraint
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Rest position, not in use
B
, pull on the edges with both hands in the
A
, lower the head restraint.
B
WARNING
● Whenever a passenger is seated on the rear
seats, the head restraint should be placed in
the position for use .
A
A
Fig. 78. This