Seat 2005 Toledo, Owner'S Manual

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Safe driving 7
Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Safety First
Safe driving
Brief introduction
Dear SEAT Driver
Safety first!
This chapter contains important information, tips, suggestions and
warnings that you should read and follow in the interest of your own
safety and the safety of your passengers.
WARNING
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This manual contains important information concerning the driver's
and passengers' handling of the vehicle. The other booklets in the vehicle
wallet also contain further information that you should be aware of for your
own safety and for the safety of your passengers.
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Ensure that the onboard documentation is kept in the vehicle at all
times. This is especially important when lending or selling the vehicle to
another person.
Safety equipment
The safety equipment is a part of the occupant protection
system and can reduce the risk of injury during an accident.
Never “gamble” with your safety and the safety of your passengers. In the
event of an accident, the safety equipment could reduce the risk of injury. The
following list includes most of the safety equipment in your SEAT:
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three-point seat belts,
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belt tension limiters for the front and rear side seats,
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belt tension devices for the front seats,
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belt height adjustment for the front seats,
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front airbags,
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side airbags in the front seat backrests.
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curtain airbags,
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crash-active front head restraints*,
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“ISOFIX” anchor points for child seats in the rear side seats with the
“ISOFIX” system,
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height-adjustable head restraints,
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head restraints with in-use position and non-use position
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adjustable steering column.
The safety equipment mentioned above works together to provide you and
your passengers with the best possible protection in accident situations. But
this safety equipment cannot help you or your passengers if you or your