2006 Seat Ibiza 5D maintenance

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Windscreen washersFront windscreen wipers
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The windscreen wiper lever controls the windscreen wipers
and the automatic wash and wipe.
The windscreen wiper lever ⇒fig. 65 has the following positions:
Switching off the wipers
– Move the lever to position .
Intermittent wipe
– Move the lever up to position . – Move the control to the left or right to set the length of the
intervals. Control to the left - longer wipe pause, control to the
right - shorter wipe pauses. Four wiper interval stages can be set
using switch .
Slow wipe
– Move the lever up to position .
Continuous wipe
– Move the lever up to position .
Brief wipe
– Move the lever down to position to give the windscreen a brief
wipe.
Wash and wipe automatic system
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– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel - Position , the wind- screen washer is activated.
– Return the lever back to the rest position. The wiper-washers will keep running for approximately four seconds.The windscreen will be wiped again after approximately five seconds once the
wipe/wash system has been operated.
WARNING
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Worn and dirty wiper blades obstruct visibility and reduce safety levels.
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In cold conditions, you should not use the wash / wipe system unless
you have warmed the windscreen with the heating and ventilation system.
The washer fluid could otherwise freeze on the windscreen and obscure
your view of the road.
Fig. 65 Windscreen wiper
and windscreen wash
lever
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Note
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Do not put stickers on the windscreen in front of the sensor. This may
cause sensor disruption or faults.
Rear window wiper
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The windscreen wiper lever operates the windscreen wiper
and the wash and wipe system for the rear window.Switching on the interval wipe
– Press the lever forwards to position ⇒fig. 67 . The wiper will
wipe the window approximately every 6 seconds. Switching off the interval wipe function
– Pull the lever back from position towards the steering wheel.
T h e wi p e r will co n t i n u e to fun c t i o n fo r a s h o r t p e r i o d i f yo u s wi tch
off whilst the wipers are in motion.
Switching on the windscreen wiper and washer system
– Press the lever fully forwards to position ⇒fig. 67 . The rear
wiper and washer operate at the same time. The windscreen
wash system will function as long as you hold the lever in this
position.
– Return the lever back to the rest position. The washer system stops and the wipers continue until the end of the cycle.
– Move the lever towards the steering wheel to switch off.
WARNING
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A worn or dirty wiper blade will obstruct visibility and reduce safety.
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Always note the corresponding warnings on ⇒page 186.Caution
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blade is not frozen to the glass
before using the wiper for the first time. If you switch on the wiper when the
wiper blade is frozen to the glass, this could damage both the wiper blade
and the wiper motor.
Note
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The rear window wiper will only work when the ignition is switched on.
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Depending on the model version, when reverse gear is engaged and the
rear wiper is on, it will wipe the rear window.
F i g . 6 7 W i n d o w w a s h a n d
wipe lever: Rear window
wiper
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Rearview mirrorsAdjusting the head restraintsBefore beginning any journey, adjust the rear-view mirrors for correct
visibility.Interior mirror
It is dangerous to drive if you cannot see clearly through the
rear window.Manual anti-dazzle function for interior mirror
In the basic mirror position, the lever at the bottom edge of the mirror should
be at the front. Pull the lever to the back to select the anti-dazzle function.
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror*
The automatic anti-da zzle function can be switched on and off
as desired.Switching off anti-dazzle function
– Press button ⇒ fig. 69. Warning lamp goes out.
Switching on anti-dazzle function
– Press button ⇒ fig. 69. Warning lamp is lit.Anti-dazzle function
The anti-dazzle function is activated every time the ignition is switched on.
The green indicator lamp ligh ts up in the mirror housing.
When the anti-dazzle function is activa ted the interior mirror will darken auto-
matically according to the amount of light it receives (for example from the
headlights of a vehicle behind). The anti-dazzle function is cancelled if
reverse gear is engaged.
Fig. 69 Automatic anti-
dazzle interior mirror.
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– Place the control in position L or R once the mirrors have
demisted to prevent unnecessary use of the battery.
Folding in exterior mirrors*
– Turn the control ⇒page 100, fig. 70 to position
 to fold in the
exterior mirrors. You should always fold in the exterior mirrors if
you are driving through an automatic car wash. This will help
prevent damage.
Folding exterior mirrors back out to the extended position*
– Turn the knob to position L or R to fold the exterior mirrors back out ⇒ .
Synchronised wing mirror adjustment*
1. Turn the control to the position L ( left exterior mirror ).
2. Turn the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a good view to the rear of the vehicle. The right exterior mirror will
be adjusted at the same time (synchronised).
WARNING
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The rear view convex or aspheric mirror increase the field of vision
however the objects appear smaller and further away in the mirrors. If you
use these mirrors to estimate the distance to vehicles behind you when
changing lane, you could make a mistake. Risk of accident.
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If possible, use the interior mirror to estimate distances to vehicles
behind you.
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Make sure that you do not get your finger trapped between the mirror
and the mirror base when folding back the mirrors. Risk of injury!
For the sake of the environment
The exterior mirror heating should be switched off when it is no longer
needed. Fuel is wasted otherwise.
Note
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If the electrical adjustment ever fails to operate, the mirrors can be
adjusted by hand by lightly pressing the edge of the mirror glass.
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The following guideline applies to vehicles with electric exterior mirrors:
If the mirror housing is moved as a result of exterior force (e.g. knocked when
parking the vehicle), the mi rrors must be folded in electrically to the final
position. Do not readjust the mirror housing by hand, as this will interfere
with the mirror adjuster function.
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The rear view mirrors can be adjusted separately or simultaneously, as
described before.
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Seats and stowage103
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Head restraintsCorrect adjustment of head restraints
Properly adjusted head restraints are an important part of
occupant protection and can redu ce the risk of injuries in
most accident situations.
– 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 and, as a very minimum at eye level
⇒fig. 71 and ⇒ fig. 72.Adjusting the head restraints ⇒page 104.
WARNING
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Travelling with the head restrain ts removed or improperly adjusted
increases the risk of severe injuries.
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Improperly adjusted head restraints could lead to death in the event of
a collision or accident.
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Incorrectly adjusted head restraints also increase the risk of injury
during sudden or unexpected driving or braking manoeuvres.
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The head restraints must always be adjusted according to the occu-
pant's size.
Fig. 71 Viewed from in
front: Properly adjusted
head restraints and
proper belt adjustment
Fig. 72 Viewed from side:
Properly adjusted head
restraints and proper belt
adjustment
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Never drive if the head restraints are in an unsuitable position, there is
a risk of serious injury.
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After refitting the head restraint, you must always adjust it properly for
height to achieve optimal protection.
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Please observe the safety warnings ⇒page 103, “Correct adjustment
of head restraints”.Note
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To fit and remove the rear head restraints, gently tilt the seat back
forwards.
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When fitting the head restraints again, insert the tubes as far as possible
into the guides without pressing the button.
Front seatsAdjustment of the front seats
To fold and unfold the seat back* (for two-door vehicles without
the function Easy - Entry*)
4)
–To fold the seat back down, pull the lever upwards, in the
direction of the arrow and push the seat back forwards.
–To unfold the seatback, push it back.
WARNING (continued)
4)Easy-entry function
Fig. 74 Front left seat
controls
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– Turn the appropriate thumb wheel ⇒page 106, fig. 75 to switch
on the seat heating. The seat heating is switched off in the 0
position.The seat heating only works when the ignition is switched on. The left thumb
wheel controls the left seat and the right thumb wheel the right seat.
Caution
To avoid damaging the heating elements, please do not kneel on the seat or
apply sharp pressure at a single poin t to the seat cushion and backrest.Rear seat benchFolding down rear seats
Folding seat down
– Remove the head restraint ⇒page 104.
– Pull the front edge of the seat cushion ⇒fig. 76 upwards in
the direction of the arrow.
– Lift the cushion forwards in the direction of the arrow.
– Pull the release button ⇒ fig. 77 in the direction of the arrow and
fold the backrest forwards.
– Insert the head restraints in their corresponding fastenings.
Folding seat forward
– Remove the head restraints from their fastening on the seat cushion.
– Lift the backrest until it correctly engages in the catches.
– Check that it has engaged correctly.
Fig. 76 Folding up the
rear seat cushion
Fig. 77 Button for
unlocking the rear back-
rest
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Object compartment, driver's side
There is an object compartment on the driver's sideTo open the compartment, pull outwards ⇒ fig. 79.
Stowage drawer under front right seat*To o p e n
– Press button and pull outwards, holding it with a hand.
To close
– Press inwards until it engages.
Fig. 79 Driver's side
compartment
Fig. 80 Stowage
compartment under the
front passenger seat
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