Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual page 61

Safety
Safe driving
Advice about driving
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 informa-
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tion about the operation of the vehicle,
both for the driver and the passengers. The
other sections of the on-board documenta-
tion 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
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is kept in the vehicle at all times. This is es-
pecially important when lending or selling
the vehicle to another person.
Introduction
Depending upon how you expect to use your
vehicle, it may a good idea to protect the en-
gine from below. An undercarriage may help
Safe driving
to reduce the risk of damage to the lower
part of the vehicle and the oil sump when
driving over kerbs, or along dirt tracks or un-
surfaced roads, etc. SEAT recommends car-
rying out the assembly at a technical service.
WARNING
Driving under the influence of alcohol,
drugs, medication or narcotics may result
in severe accidents and even loss of life.
Alcohol, drugs, medication and narcotics
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may significantly alter perception, affect
reaction times and safety while driving,
which could result in the loss of control of
the vehicle.
Before setting off
For your own safety and the safety of your
passengers, always note the following points
before every trip:
Make sure that the vehicle's lights and turn
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signals are working properly.
Check tyre pressure.
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Ensure that all windows provide a clear and
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good view of the surroundings.
Make sure all luggage is secured
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page 156.
Make sure that no objects can interfere with
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the pedals.
Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors
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properly according to your size.
Ensure that the passengers in the rear seats
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always have the head restraints in the in-
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use position page 147.
Instruct passengers to adjust the head re-
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straints according to their height.
Protect children with appropriate child
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seats and properly applied seat belts
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page 77.
Assume the correct sitting position. Instruct
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your passengers also to assume a proper
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sitting position page 60.
Fasten your seat belt securely. Instruct your
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passengers also to fasten their seat belts
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properly page 67.
What affects driving safety?
As a driver, you are responsible for yourself
and your passengers. When your concentra-
tion or driving safety is affected by any cir-
cumstance, you endanger yourself as well as
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others on the road , for this reason:
Always pay attention to traffic and do not
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get distracted by passengers or telephone
calls.
Never drive when your driving ability is im-
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paired (e.g. by medication, alcohol, drugs).
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