Luggage Compartment - Seat Ibiza Owner's Manual

● Ensure that the fire extinguisher is fully functional. The fire extinguisher
should, therefore, be checked regularly. The sticker on the fire extinguisher
will inform you of the next date for checking.
● Before acquiring accessories and emergency equipment see the instruc-
tions in "Accessories and spares" ⇒ p age 180.

Luggage compartment

Loading the luggage compartment
To maintain safe handling on the road, please observe the follow-
ing points:
– Distribute the load evenly.
– Position heavy items as far forward as possible
– Secure loose loads with a luggage net* or with non-elastic
straps secured to the fastening* rings ⇒ p age 118.
Safety
Fig. 97 Position heavy
items as far forward as
possible.
⇒ F ig.
97.
Operation
WARNING
● Unsecured objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly shift
and cause changes in the handling of the vehicle.
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● In an accident or a sudden manoeuvre, loose objects in the passenger
compartment can be flung forward and might injure vehicle occupants.
● Always keep all objects in the luggage compartment and use appro-
priate grips to secure them, particularly in the case of heavy objects.
● When you transport heavy objects, always bear in mind that a change
of the centre of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle handling.
● Please observe the notes on ⇒ p age 7.
CAUTION
Hard objects on the rear shelf could chafe against the wires of the heating
element in the heated rear window and cause damage.
Note
The tyre pressure must be adjusted according to the load. When necessary
check the tyre pressures on the label located on the inside fuel tank flap
⇒ p age 201.
Advice
Seats and storage
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Technical specifications
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