Luggage Compartment - Seat IBIZA ST Owner's Manual

120 Seats and storage compartments
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Before acquiring accessories and emergency equipment see the instruc-
tions in "Accessories and spares" ⇒ page 181.

Luggage compartment

Loading the luggage compartment
Loads in the luggage compartment should be safely secured.
To maintain safe handling on the road, please observe the following
points:
– Distribute the load evenly.
– Position heavy items as far forward as possible
– Secure the load with a luggage net* or with non-elastic straps
secured to the fastening rings ⇒ page 121.
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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.
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Always keep all objects in the luggage compartment and use appro-
priate grips to secure them, particularly in the case of heavy objects.
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When you transport heavy objects, always bear in mind that a change
of the centre of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle handling.
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Please refer to the notes on ⇒ page 7.
Caution
Make sure that no hard objects chafe against the wires of the heating element
in the rear window and damage them.
Note
Fig. 90 Position heavy
The tyre pressure must be adjusted according to the load. When necessary
items as far forward as
possible.
check the tyre pressures on the label located on the inside fuel tank flap
⇒ page 204.
⇒ fig.
90.
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