Seat ATECA 2024 - Storing Objects; Positioning the Luggage and Cargo; General Information

Storing objects
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Positioning the luggage and cargo
Storing objects
Positioning the luggage
and cargo
General information
Placing luggage inside the vehicle safely
It is possible to carry objects and luggage in
the vehicle, in a trailer ›››page271 and on
the roof ›››page269. When doing so, please
consider all legal provisions.
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Distribute the load in the vehicle as evenly as
possible.
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Always place luggage and heavy objects as
far forwards as possible in the luggage com-
partment ››› .
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Take into account the maximum authorised
weight per axle, as well as the maximum au-
thorised weight of the vehicle ›››page359.
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Secure the objects to the fastening rings of
the luggage compartment using appropriate
chains or belts ›››page267.
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Also place small objects safely.
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In vehicles with dynamic headlight range
control, the lights adapt automatically.
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Adapt tyre pressure to the load. Take into
account the pressure sticker of the tyres
›››page325.
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In vehicles equipped with a tyre pressure con-
trol system, adjust to the new load status if nec-
essary ›››page335.
WARNING
Loose or unsecured objects can cause seri-
ous injury in case of sudden manoeuvring or
braking or in case of an accident. This is par-
ticularly the case if the airbag impacts them
when deploying and they are thrown across
the inside of the vehicle. Please observe the
following rules to minimise the risk of injury:
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Place all objects inside the vehicle safely.
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Secure all objects, small and large.
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Place the objects in the vehicle interior in
such a way that they can never move into the
airbag deployment areas while the vehicle is
in motion.
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Keep the storage compartments closed at
all times while the vehicle is in motion.
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Place the objects in such a way that they
never force any occupant of the vehicle to sit
in an incorrect position.
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When transporting objects that take up a
seat, never let anyone use that seat.
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Never leave hard, sharp or heavy objects
loose in open storage compartment of the
vehicle, on the cover behind the rear seat or
on the dash panel.
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Remove all hard, sharp or heavy objects
from the fabrics and bags in the vehicle inte-
rior and store them safely.
WARNING
Transporting heavy objects changes vehicle
handling and increases braking distance.
Heavy objects that are not properly placed
or secured may cause loss of control of the
vehicle and thus severe injuries.
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Never put too much load in the vehicle.
Both the carrying capacity as well as the
distribution of the load in the vehicle have
eects on the driving behaviour and braking
ability.
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When transporting heavy objects, the driv-
ing behaviour of the vehicle varies due to the
displacement of the centre of gravity.
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Always distribute the load in the vehicle as
evenly and horizontally as possible.
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Always place heavy objects in the luggage
compartment in front of the rear axle and as
far away from it as possible.
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Objects in the luggage compartment that
are unsecured could move suddenly and
modify the handling of the vehicle.
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Adapt your speed and driving style at all
times to suit visibility, weather, road and
trac conditions.
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Accelerate with particular care and cau-
tion.
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Avoid sharp braking and sudden manoeu-
vres.
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Brake earlier than usual.