General information
Pay attention to low-slung parts of the vehicle, such as the spoiler and exhaust, particularly in the following situations.
Particular attention is necessary for vehicle with a sports suspension and when then vehicle is fully laden.
Driving through water on streets
Fig. 111 Driving through water
The following instructions must be observed if vehicle damage is to be avoided when driving through water (e.g. flooded roads).
The water level must not reach above the web of the lower sill » Fig. 111.
At a higher speed, a water wave can form in front of the vehicle, which can cause water to penetrate into the engine's air intake system or other parts of the vehicle.
WARNING
CAUTION
Note
We recommend that the vehicle is checked by a specialist garage after it has been driven through water.
Seat Ibiza. Handbrake
Using the handbrake
The handbrake should be applied firmly to prevent the vehicle from accidentally
rolling away.
Fig. 105 Handbrake between the front seats
Always apply the handbrake when you ...
Honda Fit. Side Curtain Airbags
The side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers
in outer
seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact.
The side curtain airbags are most effective when an ...
Renault Clio. Luggage net
Luggage net A
On equipped vehicles, this can be used
when transporting animals or luggage,
to separate them from the passenger
section.
It can be positioned:
behind the front seats;
b ...