Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual page 169

After use, raise the hooks again.
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WARNING
Never use these hooks to secure objects. In
the event of sudden braking or an accident,
they could be pulled out.
CAUTION
The hooks can support a maximum of 2.5 kg
(about 5 lbs).
Luggage net*
In the boot: net used on secured bag-
Fig. 177
gage
The baggage net can be used to secure
lighter items.
Transport and practical equipment
Hooking the baggage net into the boot
floor
Hook the baggage net into the fastening
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rings Fig. 177 and .
1 2
Releasing the baggage net
The secured baggage net is taut
Carefully unhook the baggage net hooks
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from the fastening rings Fig. 177
Carefully unhook the baggage net hooks
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from the fastening rings Fig. 177
WARNING
The elastic baggage net stretches when it
is secured to the luggage compartment
fastening rings. The secured baggage net
is taut. The hooks on the net can cause in-
jury if the net is incorrectly hooked or un-
hooked.
Always ensure that the hooks do not sud-
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denly release from the fastening rings
when hooking or un-hooking.
Always keep your face and eyes protec-
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ted at a safe distance to avoid injury should
a hook slip while hooking or unhooking.
Always engage the hooks in the order
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given. If a baggage net hook springs back
this can cause injury.
Roof carrier*
Introduction
The vehicle roof has been designed to opti-
mise aerodynamics. For this reason, conven-
tional roof carrier systems cannot be secured
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to the roof water drain channel.
Given that the water drains have been incor-
.
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porated into the roof for aerodynamic rea-
sons, only the SEAT approved basic supports
.
2
and roof carrier systems can be used.
When should the roof carrier system be re-
moved?
When it is not being used.
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When the vehicle is being washed in a car
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wash.
When the vehicle height exceeds the maxi-
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mum height (e.g. in a garage).
WARNING
The risk of an accident is increased by
transporting heavy or bulky loads on the
roof, which affects the car's handling by
shifting the centre of gravity and increasing
susceptibility to cross winds.
Always secure loads correctly with suita-
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ble and undamaged attachment rope or
straps.
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