Luggage Compartment - Seat Ibiza Owner's Manual

Electrical power socket
Front power socket.
Fig. 137
The 12 Volt cigarette lighter power socket can
also be used for other electrical components
with a power rating of up to 120 Watt. When
the engine is switched off, however, the vehi-
cle battery will discharge. For further informa-
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tion see page 165.
WARNING
The power sockets and the connected acces-
sories will only operate when the ignition is
on or when the engine is running. Improper
use of the sockets or electrical accessories
can lead to serious injuries or cause a fire. To
avoid the risk of injury, never leave children
alone inside the vehicle.
CAUTION
Always use the correct type of plugs to avoid
damaging the sockets.
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Operation
Note
● The use of electrical appliances with the
engine switched off will cause a battery dis-
charge.
● Before using any electrical accessories, see
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the instructions in page 165.

Luggage compartment

Loading the luggage compartment
Position heavy items as far forward
Fig. 138
as possible.
All luggage and other loose objects must be
safely secured in the luggage compartment.
Unsecured objects which shift back and forth
could affect safety or driving characteristics
of the vehicle by shifting the centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly in the luggage
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compartment.
Place heavy objects as far forward as possi-
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ble in the luggage compartment
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Fig. 138.
Place the heavy objects first.
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Secure heavy objects to the fitted fastening
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rings* page 125.
Secure loose loads with a luggage net* or
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with non-elastic straps secured to the fas-
tening* rings.
WARNING
Loose luggage and other objects in the lug-
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gage compartment could cause serious inju-
ries.
Always stow objects in the luggage com-
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partment and secure them with the fastening
rings*.
During sudden manoeuvres or accidents,
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loose objects can be thrown forward, injuring
vehicle occupants or even third parties. This
increased risk of injury will be further in-
creased if a loose object is struck by an inflat-
ing airbag. If this happens, objects may
shoot outward like a missile. Risk of fatal in-
jury.
Always keep all objects in the luggage com-
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partment and use appropriate grips to secure
them, particularly in the case of heavy ob-
jects.
● Never exceed the allowed axle weights or
allowed maximum weight. If said weights are
exceeded, the driving characteristics of the