Seat Ibiza 5D 2009 Owner's Manual
IBIZA OWNER’S MANUAL
Foreword
This Instruction manual and its corresponding supplements should be read carefully to familiarise yourself with
your vehicle.
Besides the regular care and maintenance of the vehicle, its correct handling will contribute to preser ve its value.
For safety reasons, note the information concerning accessories, modifications and parts change.
If selling the vehicle, give all of the onboard documentation to the new owner as this should be kept with the
vehicle.
Contents
Contents 3
Manual structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proper sitting position for occupants . . . . . . . . .
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowing luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Belt tension devices* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Controls and equipment . . . . . . . . . . .
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital display in the dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column controls* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Audio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
Audio + Telephone Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14
Unlocking and lo cking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15
Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16
Radio frequency remote control* . . . . . . . . . . . .
17
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25
Panoramic tilting roof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25
Lights and visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36
Windscreen washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38
Rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38
Seats and stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40
The importance of correct seat adjustment . . . .
43
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtrays, cigarette lighter and power point . . .
First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire extinguisher*
47
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
47
Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning . .
47
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
49
Air conditioning* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
50
Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
56
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
66
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
66
Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
67
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
68
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . .
70
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
70
Automatic gearbox* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
75
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
76
Acoustic parking aid system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
78
Cruise control* (Cruise control - GRA) . . . . . . . .
80
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Practical tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
87
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Intelligent technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
93
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
94
Anti-lock brake system and traction control ABS
95
Electronic stabilisation programme (ESP)* . . . .
98
Driving and the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
101
Running-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
101
Exhaust gas purification system . . . . . . . . . . . . .
102
Economical and environmentally-friendly driving
104
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
106
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Vehicle maintenance and cleaning . . . . . . . .
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care of the vehicle exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle interior maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories, replacement of parts and
modifications
Accessories and spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof aerial* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mobile telephones and two-way radios . . . . . . .
Fitting a towing bracket* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and ref illing levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working in the engine compartment . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid and windscreen wiper blades . . . .
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If and when . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle tools, spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyre repair kit (Tyre-Mobility-System)* . . . . . . . .
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing and tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Techni cal Dat a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General notes on the technical data . . . . . . .
Outstanding information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data on fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Tech nical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol engine 1.2 44 kW (60 bhp) . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol engine 1.2 51 kW (70 bhp) . . . . . . . . . . .
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Petrol engine 1.4l 63 kW (85 bhp) . . . . . . . . . . .
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Petrol engine 1.4 litre 110 kW (150 bhp) . . . . .
170
Petrol engine 1.6l 77 kW (105 bhp) . . . . . . . . . .
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Diesel engine 1.4 litre TDI 59 kW (80 bhp) . . . .
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Diesel engine 1.4 litre TDI 59 kW (80 bhp).
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Ecomotive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Diesel engine 1.6 litre TDI CR 66 kW (90 bhp) .
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Diesel engine 1.6 litre TDI CR 77 kW (105 bhp)
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Diesel engine 1.9l TDI 66 kW (90 bhp) . . . . . . .
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Diesel engine 1.9l TDI 77 kW (105 bhp) . . . . . .
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Dimensions and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Manual structure
What you should know before reading the on-board manual
This manual contains a description of the equipment supplied with the
vehicle at the time of press. Some of the equipment hereunder described will
not be available until a later date, or is only available in certain markets.
Due to the fact that this is a general manual for the IBIZA, some of the equipment and functions that are described in this manual are not included in all
types or variants of the model; they may be different or be modified
depending on the technical requirements and on the market; this should in
no way b e interprete d as misleadi ng advertising.
The illustrations are intended as a general guide, and may vary from the
equipment fitted in your vehicle in some details.
The direction indications (left, right, front, rear) appearing in this manual
refer to the normal forward working direction of the vehicle except when
otherwise indicated.
The equipment marked with an asterisk* is supplied as standard on certain
versions of th e model only, it can be suppl ied as an option on som e models,
or else it is only on sale in certain countries.
® All registered marks are indicated with ®. Although the copyright symbol
does not appear, it is a copyrighted mark.
The section is continued on the following page.
This shows the end of the section.
WARNING
Texts preceded by this symbol contain safety information. They warn you
of serious dangers, possibly involving accident or injury.
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Cautio n
Texts preceded by this symbol draw your attention to a possible risk of
damage to your vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
Texts preceded by this symbol refer to relevant points concerning environmental protection.
Note
Texts preceded by this symbol contain additional information.
Content6
Content
This manual is structured to provide the information you need in an organised
way. The content of this Manual is divided into sections which belong to
chapters (e.g. “Air condi tioning”). The entire manual is divided into five main
sections as follows:
1. Safety First
Information on the vehicle equipment relating to passive safety such as seat
belts, airbags, seats, etc.
2. Controls and equipment
Information about the distribution of controls in the driver position of your
vehicle, about the seat adjustment possibili ties, about how to create a suitable climate in the passenger compartment, etc.
3. Practical tips
Advice relating to the driving, caring and maintenance of your vehicle and
certain pro blems you can solve yourself.
4. Technical Data
Figures, values and the dimensions of your vehicle.
5. Alphabetic index
At th e end of this man ual the re is a d etailed alphab etical i ndex, t his will help
you to rapidly find the information you require.
Safety First
Safe driving
Safe driving 7
Brief introduction
Safety equipment
The safety equipment is a part of the occupant protection
Dear SEAT Driver
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.
system and can reduce the risk of injury in the event of accident.
Never “put” your safety and the safety of your passengers in danger. In the
event of an accident, the safety equipment may reduce the risk of injury. The
following list includes most of the safety equipment in your SEAT:
• three-point seat belts,
• belt tension limiter for the front and rear side seats,
WARNING
• This manual contains important information concerning the driver's
and passengers' handling of the vehicle. The other booklets in the on
board manual also contain fu rther information that you sh ould be aware of
for your own safety and for the safety of your passengers.
• Ensure that the onboard documentation is kept in the vehicle at all
times. This is especially impor tant when lending or selling the vehicle to
another person.
• belt tension devices for the front seats,
• front airbags,
• side airbags in the front seat backrests,
• cur tain airbags,
• “ISOFIX” anchor points for “ISOFIX” rear child system,
• height-adjustable head restraints,
• rear-centre head restraints with in-use position and non-use position,
• adjustable steering column.
The safety equipment mentioned above works together to provide you and
your passengers with the best possible protection in the event of accidents.
But this safety equipment cannot neither help you nor your passengers if you
or they are sitting in an incorrect position or do not prop erly adjust or use this
equipment.
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Safe driving8
Therefore, information is provided about why this equipment is so important,
ho w it pro tec ts you , wh at y ou h ave to cons id er w hen usi ng it a nd h ow y ou a nd
your passengers can achieve the greatest possible benefit from the safety
equipment fitted. This manual includes important warnings that you and your
passengers should note in order to reduce the risk of injury.
Safety is everyone's business!
Before every trip
The driver bears the responsibility for his passengers and the
operational worthiness of the vehicle.
For your own safety and the safety of your passengers, always note
the following points before every trip:
– Ensure that the vehicle's lights and turn signals operate flaw-
lessly.
– Check tyre pressure.
– Ensure that all windows provide a clear and good view of the
surroundings.
– Secure all baggage ⇒ page 15.
– Make sure that no objects can interfere with the pedals.
– Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors properly according
to your size.
– Ensure that the passenger in the central rear seat always has the
head restraint in the correct position for use.
– Instruct passengers to adjust the head restraints according to
their height.
– Protect children with appropriate child seats and properly
applied seat belts ⇒ page 38.
– Assume the correct sitting position. Instruct your passengers
also to assume a proper sitting position ⇒ page 9.
– Faste n your safet y belt secur ely. In struc t your passe ngers a lso to
fasten their seat belts properly ⇒ page 16.
What affects driving safety?
Driving safety is largely determined by your driving style and
the personal behaviour of all occupants.
As a driver, you are responsible for yourself and your passengers.
When your concentration or driving safety is affected by any circumstance, you endanger yourself as well as others on the road ⇒ ,
for this reason:
– Do not allow yourself to be distracted from the traffic around you,
e.g. by passengers or telephone conversations.
– Never drive when your driving ability is impaired (e.g. by medica-
tion, alcohol, drugs).
– Observe traffic laws and speed limits.
– Always reduce your speed as appropriate for road, traffic and
weather conditions.
– When travelling long distances, take breaks regularly - at least
every two hours.
– If possible, avoid driving when you are tired or are in tension.
WARNING
When driving safety is impaired during a trip, the risk of injury and accidents increases.
Proper sitting position for occupants
Safe driving 9
Fig. 2 Proper head
restraint p osition for
driver
Proper sitting position for driver
The proper sitting position for the driver is important for a
safe and relaxed driving.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injur y in the event of an
accident, we recommend the following adjustments for the driver:
– Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a distance of at least
25 cm between the steering wheel and the centre of your chest
⇒ fig. 1.
– Move the driver's seat forwards or backwards so that you are able
to press the accelerator, brake and clutch pedals to the flo or with
your knees still slightly angled ⇒ .
– Ensure that you can reach the highest point of the steering
wheel.
– Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same
level as the top of your head, or as close as possible to the same
Fig. 1 The proper
distance between driver
and steering wheel
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level as the top of your head ⇒ fig. 2.
– Move the backrest to an upright position so that your back rests
completely against it.
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–Fasten your safety belt securely ⇒ page 16.
– Keep both feet in the foot well so that you have the vehicle under
control at all times.
Adjustment of the driver's seat ⇒ page 101.
WARNING
• An incorrect sitting position of the driver can lead to severe injuries.
• Adjust the driver's seat so that there is at least 25 cm distance between
the centre of the chest and the centre of the steering wheel ⇒ page 9,
fig. 1. If distance is below 25 cm, the airbag system may not protect you
properly.
• If your physical constitution prevents you from maintaining the
minimum distance of 25 cm, contact a qualified workshop. The workshop
will help you decide if special specific modifications are necessary.
• When driving, always hold the steering wheel with both hands on the
outside of the ring at the 9 o'clock and 3 o 'clock positions. This reduces the
risk of injury when the driver airbag is triggered.
• Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position, or in any other
manner (e.g. in the centre of the steering wheel). In such cases, if the
airbag is triggered, you may sustain injuries to the arms, hands and head.
• To reduce the risk of injury to the driver during sudden braking manoeu-
vres or an accident, never drive with the backrest tilted far back! The airbag
system and seat belts can only provide optimal protection when the backrest is in an upright position and the driver is wearing his or her seat belt
properly. The further the backrests are tilted to the rear, the greater the risk
of injury due to incorrect positioning of the belt web or to the incorrect
sitting p osition!
• Adjust the head restraint properly to achieve optimal protection.
Proper sitting position for front passenger
The front passenger must sit at least 25 cm away from the
dash panel so that the airbag can provide the greatest
possible protection in the event that it is triggered.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an
accident, we recommend the following adjustments for the front
passenger:
– Move the front passenger's seat as far back as possible ⇒ .
– Move the backrest to an upright position so that your back rests
completely against it.
– Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same
level as the top of your head, or as close as possible to the same
level as the top of your head ⇒ page 12.
– Keep both feet in the footwell in front of the front passenger seat.
–Fasten your safety belt securely ⇒ page 16.
It is possible to deactivate the passenger airbag in exce ptional circum-
stances ⇒ page 3 6.
For detailed information on how to adjust the front passenger's seat, see
⇒ page 104.
WARNING
• An incorrect sitting position of the front passenger can lead to severe
injuries.
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WARNING (continued)
• Ad just the front passenger seat so that there is at least 25 cm between
your breastbone and the dash panel. If distance is below 25 cm, the a irbag
system may not protect you properly.
• If your physical consti tution prevents you from mai ntaining the
minimum distance of 25 cm, contact a qualified workshop. The workshop
will help you decide if special specific modifications are necessary.
• Always keep your feet in the footwell when the vehicle is moving; never
rest them o n the i nstrum ent pa nel, o ut the window or on the seat. An incorrect sitting position exposes you to an increased risk of injury in case of a
sudden braking or an accident. If the airbag is triggered, you could sustain
severe injuries due to an incorrect sitting position.
• To reduce the risk of injury to t he front passenger in events such sudden
braking manoeuvres or an accident, never travel with the backrest tilted far
back! The airbag system and seat belts can only provide optimal protection
when the backrest is in an upright position and the front passenger is
wearing his or her seat belt properly. The further the backrests are tilted to
the rear, the greater the risk of injury due to incorrect positioning of the
belt web or to the incorrect sitting position!
• Adjust the head restraint properly in order to achieve maximum
protection.
– Adjust the head restraint to the correct position ⇒ page 12.
– Keep both feet in the foot well in front of the rear seat.
– Fasten your safety belt securely ⇒ page 16.
– Use an appropriate child restraint system when you take children
in the vehicle ⇒ page 38.
WARNING
• If the passengers on the rear seat are not sitting properly, they could
sustain severe injuries.
• Adjust the head restraint properly in order to achieve maximum protec-
tion.
• Seat belts can only provide optimal protection when backrests are in an
upright position and the passengers are wearing their seat belts properly.
If passengers on the rear seat are not sitting in an upright position, the risk
of injury due to incorrect positioning of the belt web increases.
Correct sitting position for passengers in the rear seats
Passengers in the rear seats must sit up straight, keep their
feet on the footwells, have the rear central head restraint
positioned for use and wear their seat belts properly.
To reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden braking
manoeuvre or an accident, passengers on the rear bench seat must
consider the following:
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Correct adjustment of head restraints
Properly adjusted head restraints are an important part of
passengers protection and can reduce the risk of injuries in
most accident situations.
Fig. 3 Properly adjusted
head restrai nt viewed
from the front
Fig. 4 Properly adjusted
head restrai nt viewed
from the side
Adjust the head restraint properly in order to achieve maximum
protection.
– Adjust the head restraint so that the top is at the same level as
the top of your head or as close as possible to the same level as
the top of your head, at least at eye level ⇒ fig. 3 and ⇒ fig. 4.
Adjusting the head restraints ⇒ page 102.
WARNING
• Travelling with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted
increases the risk of severe injuries.
• Incorrect ly adjusted head restraints could result in death in the event of
a collision or accident.
• Incorrectly adjusted head restraints also increase the risk of injur y
during sudden or unexpected driving or braking manoeuvres.
• The head restraints must always be adjusted according to the
passenger's height.
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Rear head restraints
Note
Note the instructions on the head restraints adjustment.
Examples of incorrect sitting positions
An incorrect sitting position can lead to severe injuries to
occupants.
Seat belts can provide optimal protection only when the belt webs
are properly positioned. Incorrect sitting positions substantially
Fig. 5 Adjusting the rear
head restrai nts
The rear head restraints have 2 positi ons:
• Raised position or position for use ⇒ fig. 5. In this position, the head
restraint is used normally, protecting the occupant of the rear seats, along
with the rear seat belts.
• Rest position, not in use ⇒ fig. 5. This position improves the driver's
rear visibility.
To fit the head restraint in position for use , pull on the edges with both
hands in the direction of the arrow. To place it in rest position , lower the
head restraint.
B
reduce the protective function of seat belts and increase the risk of
injury due to incorrect belt web position. As the driver, you are
responsible for all vehicle occupants, especially children.
– Nev er allow anyone to assume an incorrect sitting posit ion in the
vehicle while travelling ⇒ .
The following list contains examples of sitting positions that could be
dangerous for all occupants. The list is not complete, but we would like to
make you aware of this issue.
Therefore, whenever the vehicle is in motion:
• Never stand in the vehicle,
• never stand on the seats,
• never kneel on the seats,
WARNING
Whenever a passenger is seated on the rear central seat, the head restraint
should be placed in the position for use .
A
A
• never tilt your backrest far to the rear,
• never lean against the dash panel,
• never lie on the rear bench,
• never sit on the front edge of a seat,
• never sit sideways,
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• never lean out of a window,
• never put your feet out of a window,
• never put your feet on the dash panel,
• never put your feet on the surface of a seat,
• never travel in a foot well,
• never travel on a seat without wearing the seat belt,
• never carry any person in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
• Every incorrect sitting position increases the risk of severe injuries.
• Sitt ing in an incorrect position exposes the occupants to severe injuries
if airbags trigger, by striking a passenger who has assumed an incorrect
sitting p osition.
• Before the ve hicle moves, assume the proper sitting position and main-
tain it throughout the trip. Before every trip, instruct your passengers to sit
properly and to stay in this position during the trip ⇒ page 9, “Proper
sitting p osition for occupa nts”.
Pedal area
Pedals
The operation of all pedals must never be impaired by objects
or floor mats.
– Ensure that you can always press the accelerator, brake and
clutch pedals unimpaired to the floor.
– Ensure that the pedals can return unimpaired to their initial posi-
tions.
Use only floor mats which leave the pedal area free and can be securely
fastened on the foot well.
If a brake circuit fails, the brake pedal must be pressed down thoroughly in
order to stop the vehicle.
Wear su itable sh oes
Always wear shoes which support your feet properly and give you a good
feeling for the pedals.
WARNING
• Restricting pedal operation can lead to critical situations while driving.
• Never place objects on the driver footwell. An object could move into
the pedal area and impair pedal operation. In the event of a sudden driving
or braking manoeuvre, you will not be able to operate the brake, clutch or
accelerator pedal. Risk of accident!
Floor mats on the driver side
Only floor mats may be used which can be securely fastened
in the foot well and do not impair operation of the pedals.
– Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened during the trip
and do not obstruct the pedals ⇒ .
Only use floor mats which leave the pedals clear and which are secured to
prevent them from slipping. You can obtain suitable floor mats from a qualified dealership.
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WARNING
• If the pedals are obstructed, an accident may occur. Risk of serious inju-
ries.
• Ensure that the floor mats are always securely attached.
• Never lay or fit floor mats or other floor coverings over the original floor
mats. This would reduce the pedal area and could obstruct the pedals. Risk
of accident.
Stowing luggage
Loading the boot
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 compartment.
– Lay and stow heavy luggage as far forward as possible in the
luggage compartment.
– Stow heavy luggage as low as possible in the luggage compart-
ment.
WARNING
• Loose luggage and other objects in the boot could cause serious inju-
ries.
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WARNING (continued)
• Always put objects in the luggage compartment.
• During sudden manoeuvres or accidents, loose objects can be thrown
forward, injuring vehicle occupants or even third parties. This increased
risk of injury will be further increased if a loose object is struck by an
inflating airbag. If this happens, objects can be transformed into
“missiles”. Risk of fatal injur y.
• Please note that the centre of gravity may shift when transporting
heavy objects; this may affect the vehicle's handling and lead to an accident. Therefore, it is essential to adjust your speed and dr iving style
accordingly, to avoid accidents.
• Never exceed the permitted axle loads or permitted maximum weight.
If the allowed axle load or the allowed total weight is exceeded, the driving
characteristics of t he vehicle may change, leading to accidents, in juries
and damage to the vehicle.
• Never leave your vehicle unattended, especially when the tailgate is
open. Children could climb into the luggage compartment closing the door
behind them; they will remain trapped without help and there is a mortal
risk.
• Never allow children to play in or around the vehicle. Close and lock
both the tailgate and all the doors when you leave the vehicle. Before you
lock the vehicle, make sure that there are no adults or children in the
vehicle.
• Never transport passengers in the luggage compartment. Every
passenger must be properly belted in ⇒ page 16.
Note
• Air circulation in the vehicle helps reduce fogging of the windows. Used
air escapes through ventilation slits in the side trim of the luggage compartment. Ensure that the ventilation slits are never covered.
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Seat belts
Brief introduction
Before driving: remember your seat belt!
Wearing a seat belt properly can save your life!
In this chapter you will learn the importance of wearing seat belts,
how they work and how to properly fasten, adjust and wear them.
– Read and consider all the information as well as the warnings in
this chapter.
WARNING
• B efore inse rting t he central rear seat b elt into its catch, make sure t hat
the backrest is properly engaged in position by pulling on the belt.
• If seat belts are worn incorrectly or not at all, the risk of severe injuries
increases.
• Properly worn seat belts can reduce severe injuries in case of sudden
braking manoeuvres or accidents. For safety reasons, you and your passengers must always wear seat belts properly while the vehicle is moving.
• P re gna nt wom en or peo pl e wi th ph ysi cal di sab il iti es mu st a ls o us e s eat
belts. Like all other passengers, these pe ople can also sustain severe injuries if they are not wearing their seat belts properly.
Number of seats
Your vehicle has five seats, two on the front part and three on the rear part.
Each seat is equipped with a three-point seat belt.
WARNING
• More people than available seats must never be transported in your
vehicle.
• Every passenger in the vehicle must properly fasten and wear the seat
bel t bel ong ing to his or he r sea t. Ch ildr en mu st be prot ecte d wit h an a ppro priate child restraint system.
Seat belt warning lamp*
The warning lamp acts as a reminder to the driver to fasten
the seat belt.
Before starting the vehicle:
–Fasten your safety belt securely.
– Instruct your passengers to fasten their seat belts properly before
driving off.
– Protect children by using a child seat according to the child's
height and weight.
The warning lamp in the instrument panel lights up
passenger seat belt is not fastened
over, an audible warning
stop after 90 seconds or when the seat belt is fastened.
The warning lamp*
the ignition is switched on.
is switched off if the driver seat belt is fastened while
1)
1)
when the ignition is switched on. More-
is heard on exceeding 25 km/h. This signal will
1)
if the driver or
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Why wear seat belts?
Fig. 7 The vehicle hits
Physical principles of frontal collisions
In the event of a frontal collision, a large amount of kinetic
energy must be absorbed.
Fig. 6 Vehicle about to hit
a wall: the occupants are
not wearing seat belts
1)
Depending on the model version
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It is easy to explain how the laws of physics work in the case of a head-on
collision: When a vehicle starts moving ⇒ fig. 6 there is a cer tain amount of
energy known as “kinetic energy”, both in the vehicle and in the occupants.
The amount of “kinetic energy” depends on the speed of the vehicle and the
weight of the vehicle and its passengers. Th e higher the speed and the
greater the weight, the more energy there is to be “released” in an accident.
The most significant factor, however, is the speed of the vehicle. If the speed
doubles from 25 km/h to 50 km/h, for example, the kinetic energy is multiplied by four.
Because the passengers in our example are not restrained by seat belts, the
entire amount of kinetic energy has to be absorbed at the point of impact
⇒ fig. 7.
Even at spee ds of 30 km/h to 50 km /h, the forces acting on bodies in a collision can easily exceed one tonne (1000 kg). At greater spe ed these forces are
even higher.
Passengers not wearing seat belts are not “attached” to the vehicle. In a
frontal collision, they will move forward at the same speed their vehicle was
the wall: the occupants
are not wearing seat belts
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travelling just before the impact. This example applies not o nly to frontal accidents, but to all accidents and collisions.
The danger of not using the seat belt
The general belief that the passengers can protect themselves with their hands in a minor collision is false.
Fig. 8 A driver not
wearing a seat belt is
thrown forward violently.
Fig. 9 The unbelted rear
passenger is thrown
forward violently, hitting
the driver wearing a seat
belt.
Even at low speeds the forces acting on the bo dy in a collision are so great
that it is not possible to brace oneself with one's hands. In a frontal collision,
unbelted passengers are thrown forward and will make violent contact with
the steering wheel, dashboard, windscreen or whatever else is in the way
⇒ fig. 8.
The airbag system is not a substitute for the seat belts. When triggered,
airbags provide only additional protection. All passengers (including the
driver) mu st wear seat belts prope rly during the trip. T his will reduce the risk
of severe injuries in the event of an accident – regardless of whether an
airbag is fitted for the seat or not.
Note that airbags can be triggered only once. To achieve the best possible
protection, the seat belt must always be worn properly so that you will be
protected in accidents in which no airbag is deployed.
It is a lso imp or tan t f or t he r ear pas sen ger s t o we ar s eat be lts pro per ly, as t he y
could otherwise be thrown forward violently in a n accident. Rear passengers
who do not use seat belts endanger not only themselves but also the front
occupants ⇒ fig. 9.
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Seat belts protection
Passengers not wearing seat belts risk severe injuries in the
event of an accident.
Fig. 10 Driver wearing
the seat belt properly: is
secured by the belt in
sharp braking
Properly worn seat belts hold the veh icle occupants in the correct sitting positions and substantially reduce the kinetic energy in the event of an accident.
Seat belts also help to prevent uncontrolled movements that could lead to
severe injuries. In addition, properly worn seat belts reduce the danger of
being thrown from the car.
Passengers wearing their seat belts correctly benefit greatly from the ability
of the belts to absorb kinetic e nergy. The front part of your vehicle and other
passive safety features (such as the airbag system) are also designed to
absorb the kinetic energy released in a collision. Taken together, all these
features reduce the releasing kinetic energy and consequently, the risk of
injury.
Our examples d escribe frontal collisions . Of course, properly wo rn seat belts
substantially reduce the risk of injury in all other types of accidents. This is
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why it is so important to fasten seat belts before every trip, even when "just
driving around the corner".
Ensure that your passengers wear their seat belts as well. Accident statistics
have shown pro perly that wearing seat b elts is an effective mean of substantially reducing the risk of injury and improving the chances of survival in a
serious accident. Furthermore, properly worn seat belts improve the protection pr ovided by air bags in the e vent of an ac cident. For this reason, w earing
a seat belt is required by law in most countries.
Although your vehicle is equipped with airbags, the seat belts must be
fastened and worn. The front airbags, for example, are only triggered in some
frontal accid ents. The front airb ags will not be triggered during minor frontal
collisions, mi nor side collisions, re ar collisions, rolls or accidents in which t he
airbag trigger threshold value in th e control unit is not exceeded.
Therefore, you should always wear your seat belt and ensure that your
passengers have fastened their seat belts properly before you drive off!
Safety instructions on using seat belts
If seat belts are used correctly, they can reduce the risk of
injury in an accident.
– Always wear the seat belt as described in this booklet.
– Ensure that the seat belts can be fastened at all times and are not
damaged.
WARNING
• If the seat belts are worn incorrectly or not at all, the risk of severe inju-
ries increases. The optimal protection from seat belts can be achieved only
if you use them properly.
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WARNING (continued) WARNING (continued)
• Fasten your seat belt before every trip - even when d riving in town. The
other passengers must also wear the seat belt, otherwise they may be
danger of injury!
• The seat belt cannot offer its full protection if the belt web is not posi-
tioned correctly.
• Do not attempt to repair a damaged seat belt yourself. The seat belts
must not be removed or modified in any way.
• The belts must be kept clean, otherwise the retractors may not work
properly.
• Neve r allow two passengers (even children) to share the same seat belt.
• Keep both feet in the foot-well in front of your seat as long as the
vehicle is in motion .
• Never unbuckle a seat belt while the vehicle is in motion. Risk of fatal
injury.
• The belt webbing must never be twisted while it is being worn.
• The belt webbing should never lie on hard or fragile objects (such as
glasses or pens, etc.) because this can cause injuries.
• Do not allow the seat belt to be damaged or jammed, or to rub on any
sharp edges.
• Never wear the seat belt under the arm or in any other incorrect posi-
tion.
• Loose, bulky clothing (such as an overcoat over a jacket) impairs the
proper fit and function of the belts, reducing their capacity to protect.
• T he slo t in th e seat belt bu ckle mu st not be bloc ked wit h pape r or ot her
objects, as this can prevent the latch plate from engaging securely.
• Never use seat belt clips, retaining rings or similar instruments to alter
the position of the belt webbing.
• Frayed or torn seat belts or damage to the connections, belt retractors
or parts of the buckle could cause severe injuries in the event of an accident. Therefore, you must check the condition of all seat belts at regular
intervals.
• Seat belts which have been worn in an accident and stretched must be
replaced by a qualified workshop. Renewal may be necessary even if there
is no apparent damage. The belt anchorage should also be checked.
Seat belts
Seat belt adjustment
The seat belts for the front and rear occupants are locked into
position by a latch.
The seat belt cannot offer its full protection if the belt web is not
positioned correctly.
Fig. 11 Belt buckle and
latch plate of seat belt
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– Adjust the seat and head restraint correctly.
– To fasten the belt, take hold of the latch plate and pull it slowly
across your chest and lap.
Seat belt position
Seat belts offer their maximum protection only when they are
properly positioned.
– Inser t the latch plate into the buckle for the appropriate seat and
push it down until it is securely locked with an audible click
⇒ page 20, fig. 11.
– Pull the belt to ensure that the latch plate is securely engaged in
the buckle.
The seat belts are equipped with an automatic retractor on the shoulder
strap. Full freedom of movement is permitted when the s houlder belt is pulled
slowly. However, during sudden braking, during travel in mountains or bends
and during acceleration, the automatic retractor on the shoulder belt is
locked.
The automatic belt retractors on the front seats are fitted with belt tension
devices ⇒ page 24.
Fig. 12 Correct bel t web
and head restraint positions, viewed from front
WARNING
• An incorrectly worn seat belt web can cause severe injuries in the event
of an accident.
• The seat belts offer best protection only when the backrests are in an
upright position and the seat belts have been fastened properly.
• Never put the latch plate in the buckle of another seat. If you do this, the
seat belt will not protect you properly and the risk of injury is increased.
• I f an occ upa nt i s in cor rect ly bel ted i n, t he bel t can no t pro tec t hi m or her
properly. An incorrectly positioned belt web can cause extremely severe
injuries.
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Fig. 13 Correct bel t web
and head restraint positions, viewed from side
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WARNING
• An incorrectly worn seat belt web can cause severe injuries in the event
of an accident.
• The shoulder belt must be positioned around the middle of the
shoulder. The seat belt must lie flat and snugly on the torso ⇒ page 21,
fig. 12.
• T he lap part o f the s eat be lt mus t lie ac ross th e pel vis, ne ver ac ross th e
stomach. The seat belt must lie flat and snugly over the pelvis ⇒ page 21,
fig. 13. Pull the belt tight if necessary to take up any slack.
• Read and observe the warnings ⇒ page 1 9.
Pregnant women must also fasten their seat belts properly
The best protection for the unborn child is for the mother to
wear the seat belt properly at all times during the pregnancy.
Fig. 14 Positioning seat
belts during pregnancy
The seat belt provides maximum protection only when the belt web
is properly positioned ⇒ page 21.
– Adjust the front seat and head restraint correctly.
– Holding the latch plate, pull the belt evenly across your chest and
as low as possible over the pelvis ⇒ fig. 14.
– Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the corresponding seat
and push it down until it is securely locked with an audible click
⇒ .
– Pull the belt to ensure that the latch plate is securely engaged in
the buckle.
WARNING
• An incorrectly worn seat belt web can cause severe injuries in the event
of an accident.
• For pregnant women, the lap part of the seat belt must lie as low as
possible over the pelvis, never across the stomach, and always lie flat so
that no pressure is exerted on the abdomen.
• Read and observe the warnings ⇒ page 1 9.
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Seat belt release
The seat belt must not be unfastened until the vehicle has
come to a standstill.
Fig. 15 Removing latch
plate from buckle
Incorrectly fastened seat belts
Incorrectly worn seat belts can cause severe injuries.
Seat belts can provide optimal protection only if the belt web is
properly worn. The seat belts must be fastened exactly in the order
described in this chapter. An incorrect sitting position impairs
substantially the protection a sea t belt offers and can lead to severe
or fatal injuries. The risk of severe or fatal injuries is especially
increased when a deploying airbag strikes an occupant who has
assumed an incorrec t sitting position. As driver, you a re responsible
for all vehicle occupants, especially children. Therefore:
– Never allow anyone to wear the seat belt incorrectly while the
vehicle is moving ⇒ .
WARNING
• An incorrectly worn seat belt increases the risk of severe injuries.
– Press the red button on the belt buckle ⇒ fig. 15. The latch plate
is released and springs out ⇒ .
– Guide t he belt back by han d so that it rolls up eas ily and t he trim
is not damaged
WARNING
Never unbuckle a seat belt while the vehicle is in motion. If you do, you
increase the risk of sustaining severe or fatal injuries.
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• Before every trip, instruct your passengers to adjust their seat belts
properly and to wear them during the trip.
• Read and always observe information and warnings concerning the use
of seat belts ⇒ page 19.
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Belt tension devices*
Function of the belt tension device
During a frontal collision, the seat belts on the front seats are
retracted automatically.
The seat belts for the front occupants are equipped with belt tension devices.
Sensors will trigger the belt tension devices during severe head-on, lateral
and rear collisions only if the seat belt is being worn. This retracts and
tightens the seat belts, reducing the forward motion of the occupants.
The belt tension device can be triggered only once.
The belt tension devices will not be triggered in the event of light frontal and
side collisions, if the vehicle overturns, or in situations wher e no large forces
act on the front, side or rear of the vehicle.
Note
• If the belt tension de vices are triggered, a fine dust is produced. This is
normal and it is not an indication of fire in the vehicle.
• The relevant safety requirements must be observed when the vehicle or
components of the system are scrapped. A qualified workshop is familiar with
these regulations and will be pleased to pass on the information to you.
Service and disposal of belt tension devices
The belt tension devices are components of the seat belts that are installed
in th e seats of your vehicle . If you work on the bel t tensio n device s or rem ove
and install parts of the system when performing other repair work, the seat
belt may be damaged. The consequence may be that, in the event of an accident, the belt tension devices function incorrectly or not at all.
So that the effectiveness of the belt tension device is not reduced and that
removed parts do not cause any injuries or environmental pollution, regulations, which are known to the qualified workshops, must be observed.
WARNING
• If repairs are not carried out by a professional, or if the belt tension
devices are used incorrectly, the risk of severe or fatal injuries increases.
The belt tension devices may fail to trigge r or may trigger in the wrong
circumstances.
• Never attempt to repair, adjust, remove or install parts of the belt
tension devices or seat belts.
• The belt tension device and seat belt including its automatic retractor
cannot b e repaired.
• Any work on the belt tension devices and seat belts, including the
removal and refitting of system parts in conjunction with other repair work ,
must be performed by a qualified workshop only.
• The belt tension devices will only provide protection for one accident
and must be changed it they have been activated.
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Brief introduction
Why wear a seat belt and assume the correct sitting
position?
For the inflating airbags to achieve the best protection, the
seat belt must always be worn properly and the correct sitt ing
position must be assumed.
For your own safety and the safety of the passengers, please ensure
the following before driving:
– Always wear the seat belt properly
– Adjust the driver's seat and the steering wheel correctly.
– Adjust the front passenger seat correctly.
– Adjust the head restraint correctly ⇒ page 12.
– Use an appropriate child restraint system to protect children in
your vehicle.
The airbag is deployed at hig h speed in fractions of a second. If you have an
incorrect seating position at the time the airbag is deployed, it could cause
you critical injuries. Therefore, it is essential that all passengers in the vehicle
assume a correct sitting position while travelling.
A sharp braking before an accident may cause a passenger not wearing a seat
belt to be thrown forward into the area of the deploying airbag. In this case,
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the inflating airbag may inflict critical or fatal injuries on the occupant. This
also applies to children.
Always maintain the greatest possible distance between yourself and the
front airb ag. This way, the front airbags can comple tely deploy when triggered, providing their maximum protection.
The most important factors that will trigger an airbag are: the type of accident, the angle of collision and the speed of the vehicle.
Whether the airbags are triggered depends primarily on the vehicle deceleration rate resulting from the collision and detected by the control unit. If the
vehicle deceleration occurring during the collision and measured by the
control unit remains below the specified reference values, the front, side
and/or curtain airbag will not be triggered. Remember that the visible
damage in a vehicle involved in an accident, for whatever reason, is not an
indication as to why the airbags had been triggered.
WARNING
• Wearing the seat belt incorrectly or assuming an incorrect sitting posi-
tion can lead to critical or fatal injuries.
• All occupants, including children, who are not properly belted can
sustain critical or fatal injuries if the airbag is triggered. You should always
transport all children up to 12 years of age on the rear seat . Never transport
children in the vehicle if they are not restrained or the restraint system is
not appropriate for their age, size or weight.
• If you are not wearing a seat belt, if you lean forward or to the side while
travelling or assume an incorrect sitting position, there is a substantially
increased risk of injury. This increased risk of injury will be further
increased if you are struck by an inflating airbag.
• To reduce the risk of injury from an inflating airbag, always wear the
seat belt properly.
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WARNING (continued) WARNING (continued)
• Always properly adjust the front seats.
The danger of fitting a child seat on the front passenger seat
Rear-facing child seats must never be used on the front
passenger seat when the front passenger airbag is enabled.
An enabled front airbag on the front passenger side is potentially a major
danger to a child. The front passenger seat is life threateni ng to a child if
he/she is transported in a rear-facing child seat. You should always transport
all children up to 12 years of age on the rear seat.
If a rear-facing child seat is secured to the front passenger seat, an inflating
airbag can strike it with such great force that critical or fatal injuries may
result.
Therefore we strongly recommend you to transport children on the rear seats.
That is the safest place for children in the vehicle. Alternatively, the front
passenger airbag can be disabled with a key-operated switch ⇒ page 36.
When transporting children, use a child seat appropriate to the age and size
of each child.
For those vehicles that do not include a key lock switch to turn the airbag off,
an Authorised Service Centre must be consulted.
• An inflating front passenger airbag can strike the rear-facing child seat
and hurl it with great force against the door, the roof or the backrest.
• If, un der special circumstances, it is necessary to transport a child in a
rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat, it is absolutely essential
that you observe the following safety measures:
− Disable the front passenger airbag ⇒ page 36, “Deactivating
airbags*”.
− The child seat must be approved by the child seat manufacturer for
use on a front passenger seat with front or side airbag.
− Follow the installation instructions of the child seat manufacturer
and absolutely observe all warnings
− Before properly installing the child seat, push the front passenger
seat completely backwards so that the greatest possible distance to
the front passenger airbag is ensured.
− Ensure that no objects prevent the front passenger seat from being
pushed completely back.
− The backrest of the front passenger seat must be in an upright
position.
Warning lamp for airbag and belt tension device system
This warning lamp monitors the airbag and belt tension
WARNING
• If a child seat is secured to the front passenger seat, the risk to the child
of sustaining critical or fatal injuries in the event of an accident increases.
• Never secure a rear-facing child seat to the front passenger seat if the
front passenger airbag is enabled. The child can suffer critical or fatal injuries when the front passenger airbag is triggered.
device system.
The warning lamp monitors all airbags and belt tension devices in the
vehicle, including control units and wiring connections.
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Monitoring of airbag and belt tension device system
Both the airbag and belt tension device systems operation is constantly
monitored electronically. The warning lamp
every time the ignition is switched on (self-diagnosis).
The system must be checked if the warning lamp
will light up for a few seconds
:
be damaged. The consequence may be that, in th e event of an accident, the
airbag inflates incorrectly or does not inflate at all.
The relevant safety requirements must be observed when the vehicle or
components of the airbag are scrapped. The specialist workshops and the
Vehicle disposal centres are familiar with these requirements.
• does not light up when the ignition is switched on,
• after the ignition is switched on, it turns off after 4 seconds,
• it turns off and then lights up again after the ignition is switched on,
• ligh ts up or flashes while the car is moving.
In the event of a malfunction, the warning lamp remains on continuously.
Have the airbag system inspected immediately by a qualified workshop.
If any of the airbags are de-ac tivated by the Authorised Service Centre, the
indicator lights for seve ral seconds more after the verification and w ill turn off
if there is no fault.
WARNING
• If there is a malfunction, the airbag and belt tension device system
cannot properly perform its protective function.
• If a malfunction occurred, have the system checked immediately by a
qualified workshop. Otherwise, in the event of an accident, the airbag
system and belt tension devices may not be triggered, or may not be triggered correctly.
Repairs, maintenance and disposal of the airbags
The parts of the airbag system are installed in va rious places in your vehicle.
If work is carried out on the airbag system or parts of the system are removed
and fitted when performing othe r repair work, parts of the airbag system may
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WARNING
• If repairs are not carried out by a professional, or if the airbags are used
inc orre ctly, the risk of se vere or fa tal in juri es i s inc rease d. Th e ai rbag s may
fail to inflate, or could inflate in the wrong circumstances.
• Do not cover or stick anything on the steering wheel hub or the soft
plastic surface of the airbag unit on the passenger side of the dashboard,
and do not obstruct or modify them in any way.
• It is important not to attach any objects such as cup holders or tele-
phone mountings to the surfaces covering the airbag units.
• To clean the steering wheel or dash panel, you may use only a dry or a
water-moistened cloth. Never clean the dash panel and the airbag module
surface with cleansers containing solvents. Solvents cause the surface to
become porous. If the airbag triggered, disintegrating plastic parts could
cause substantial injuries.
• Never attempt to repair, adjust, remove or install parts of the airbag
system.
• Any work on the airbag system or removal and installation of the airbag
components for other repairs (such as repairs to the steering wheel) should
be performed only by a qualified workshop. Qualified workshops have the
necessary tools, repair information and qualified personnel.
• We strongly recommend you to go to a qualified workshop for all work
on the airbag system.
• Never attempt to alter the front bumper or the body.
• The airbags provide protection for just one accident; replace them once
they have deployed.
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Front airbags
Description of front airbags
The airbag system is not a substitute for the seat belts.
Fig. 16 Driver airbag
located in steering wheel
Fig. 17 Front passenger
airbag located in dash
panel
The driver's front airbag is located in the steering wheel ⇒ fig. 16 and the
airbag for the front passenger is located in the instrument panel ⇒ fig. 17.
Airbags are identified by the word “AIRBAG”.
In conjunction with the seat belts, the front airbag system gives the front
occupants additional protection for the head and chest in the event of a
severe frontal collision ⇒ page 30, “Safety notes on the frontal airbag
system”.
In addition to their normal function of restraining the occupants, the seat
belts also hold the driver and front passenger in a position where the airbags
can provide maximum protection in a frontal collision.
The airbag system is not a substitute for seat belts, but it is an integral part
of the vehicle's overall passive safety system. Please bear in mind that the
airbag system can only work effectively when th e occupants are wearing their
seat belts correctly and have adjusted the head restraints properly. For this
reason, it is very important to wear the seat belts at all times, not only
because this is required by law in most countries, but also for your safety.
The main parts of the front airbag system are:
• an electronic control and monitoring system (control unit),
• the two front airbags (airbag with gas generator) for the driver and front
passenger,
• a warning lamp in the dash panel insert ⇒ page 26.
The airbag system operation is monitored electronically. The airbag warning
lamp will light up for a few seconds every time the ignition is switched on
(self-diagnosis).
There is a fault in the system if the warning lamp
:
• does not light up when the ignition is switched on ⇒ page 26
• after the ignition is switched on, it turns off after 4 seconds,
• it turns off and then lights up again after the ignition is switched on,
• lights up or flashes while the car is moving.
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