2008 Seat Ibiza 5D warning

Unlocking and locking
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If you try within the next 10 seconds and the window closes again with
difficulty or there is an obstruction, the automatic closing will stop working
for 10 seconds.
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If the window is still obstructed, the window will stop at this point.
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If there is no obvious reason why the window cannot be closed, try to
close it again by pulling the tab with in ten seconds.. The window closes with
great force The roll-back function is deactivated.
If more than 10 seconds pass, the window will open fully when you operate
one of the buttons. One-touch closing is reactivated.
The one-touch function and roll-back fu nction will not work if there is a
malfunction in the electric windows. Co ntact an Authorised Service Centre.
WARNING
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Incorrect use of the electric windows can result in injury.
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Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you only
intend to be gone for a short time. Please ensure that children are never left
alone inside the vehicle.
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The electric windows will work until the ignition has been switched off
and one of the front doors has been opened.
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Closing the windows without observin g and ensuring it is clear could
cause serious injury to you and third parties. Make sure that no one is in
the path of a window.
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Never allow people to remain in th e vehicle when you close the vehicle
from the outside. The windows cannot be opened even in an emergency.
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The roll-back function does not prevent fingers or other parts of the
body getting pinched against the window frame and injuries may be
caused.
Convenience opening and closing* Using the door lock
– Hold the key in the door lock of the driver door in either the locking or the unlocking position until all windows are either
opened or closed.
– Release the key to interrupt this function.
Using the remote control
– Keep the locking/unlocking button pressed for the electrical window risers to open/close; if you stop pressing the button, the
window raising/lowering function is stopped.
– If the automatic raising is stopped and immediately after, the opening button is kept pressed, the window risers will lower.
– Once the windows are completely closed, the indicators will flash.
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Panoramic tilting roof*Opening and closing the sliding/tilting roof
The sliding/tilting roof is opened and closed using the switch
when the ignition is switched on.Closing the panoramic/tilting sunroof
– Press and keep pressed button ⇒fig. 49 ⇒ , the roof
starts to close until the button is released.
Opening the panoramic/tilting sunroof
– Press and keep pressed button . The roof starts opening until the button is released. Automatic closing of the
panoramic/tilting sunroof
– Press button once only; the roof starts closing automatically until it is completely closed.
Automatic opening of the panoramic/ tilting sunroof
– Press button once only. The roof starts opening automatically until it is completely open.
Restoring one-touch opening and closing
– Close the roof manually until it is completely closed. Release the button.
– Press the closing button again, keeping it pressed down, until a complete opening and closing cycle has taken place.
Always close the panoramic/ tilting roof fully if you park the vehicle or leave
it unattended ⇒.
The tilting roof can be operated for up to about ten minutes after the ignition
has been switched off, provided the dr iver door and the front passenger door
are not open.
Sunroof blind
The sunroof blind is opened and closed manually (independently of the
sliding/ tilting roof).
WARNING
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Incorrect use of the tilting roof can result in injury.
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Never close the tilting sunroof with out observing and ensuring it is
clear to do, otherwise serious injury to you and others may be caused.
Make sure that no one is in the path of the tilting roof.
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Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.
Fig. 49 Panoramic/tilting
sunroof
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Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if
they have access to the keys. Unsupervised use of a key could mean that
the engine is started or that electrical equipment is used (e.g. electric
tilting sunroof) with a risk of accide nt. The doors can be locked using the
remote control key. This could make assistance difficult in an emergency
situation.
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The tilting sunroof continues to function until one of the front doors is
opened and the key removed from the ignition.
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Ensure that no object and/or limb is between the glass and the roof
when the one-touch opening/closing function is reset.
Convenience closing*Using the door lock
– Hold the key in the door lock of the driver's door in the locking position until the tilting sunroof is closed.
– Release the key to interrupt this function.
Using the remote control
– Push the lock button on the remote control for about 3 seconds. The tilting roof closes.
– Press the unlock button to interrupt the function.
Roll-back function of the panoramic/ tilting roof*The panoramic/ tilting roof has a roll-back function which prevents larger
objects getting trapped when the roof is closed. The roll-back function does
not prevent fingers getting pinched ag ainst the roof opening. The tilting
sunroof stops and opens ag ain immediately if it is obstructed when closing.Operation in case of breakdown
In case of a breakdown, the sunroof may be closed manually.– Remove the plastic cover by inserting a screwdriver into the rear
section.
– Insert an Allen key (4 mm) into the opening as far as possible and close the sliding roof.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 50 Emergency opera-
tion of the panoramic/
tilting roof
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Lights and visibilityLightsSwitching lights on and off


Switching on the side lights
– Turn the light switch ⇒ fig. 51 to position

.
Switching on dipped headlights
– Turn the light switch to position

.
Switching off the lights
– Turn the light switch to position 0. Switching on the front fog lights*
– Turn the switch from position

or

to the first stop and pull
out. The symbol
 in the light switch lights up.
Switching on the rear fog light (vehicles with front fog lights)
– Turn the switch from position

or

to the first stop and pull
out ⇒ . A warning lamp placed in the warning and control
lamp panel lights up.
Switching on the rear fog light (vehicles with no front fog lights)
– Turn the light control to the end from position

or

and pull
out. A warning lamp placed in the warning and control lamp
panel lights up.
WARNING
Never drive with just the side lights on . Risk of accident. The side lights are
not bright enough to illuminate the road ahead and to ensure that other
road users are able to see you. Always use your dipped headlights if it is
dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
•
The dipped beam headlights will only work with the ignition on. The side
lights come on automatically when the ignition is turned off.
Fig. 51 Detailed view of
instrument panel: lights,
fog light and rear fog light
control
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Hazard warning lights


The hazard warning lights are used to draw the attention of
other road users to your vehicle in emergencies.
If your vehicle breaks down:
1. Park your vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic.
2. Press the button to switch on the hazard warning lights ⇒.
3. Switch the engine off.
4. Apply the handbrake.
5. On a manual gearbox engage 1st gear, and for an automatic move the selector lever to P.
6. Use the warning triangle to draw the attention of other road users
to your vehicle. 7. Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.
You should switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users, for
instance when:•
reaching the tail end of a traffic jam,
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there is an emergency,
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your vehicle breaks down due to a technical fault,
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you are towing another vehicle or
your vehicle is being towed.
All turn signals flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are
switched on. That is that the two turn signal indicator lamps
  and the
indicator lamp in the switch
 will flash at the same time. The hazard
warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off.
WARNING
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The risk of an accident increases if your vehicle breaks down. Always
use the hazard warning lights and a wa rning triangle to draw the attention
of other road users to your stationary vehicle.
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Never park where the catalytic converter could come into contact with
inflammable materials under the vehicle, for example dry grass or spilt
petrol. This could start a fire!Note
•
The battery will run down if the hazard warning lights are left on for a long
time, even if the ignition is switched off.
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The use of the hazard warning lights de scribed here is subject to the rele-
vant statutory requirements.
Fig. 55 Centre console:
switch for hazard warning
lights
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Lights and visibility
94Indicator and main beam headlight lever
The turn signal and main beam lever also operates the
parking lights and the headlight flasher.The turn signal and main beam headlight lever has the following
functions:
Switching on the turn signals
– Move the lever all the way up ⇒fig. 56 to indicate right, and
all the way down to indicate left.
Signalling a lane change
– Push the lever up or down to the point where you incur resistance and then release it. The turn signal will flash several
times. The corresponding warning lamp will also flash. Switching main beam on and off
– Turn the light switch to position

.
–Press the lever forward ⇒ fig. 56 to switch on the main
beams.
– Pull the lever back towards you to switch the main beam head- lights off again.
Headlight flashers
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel to operate the flasher.
Switching on parking lights
– Switch the ignition off and remove the key from the lock.
– Move the lever up or down to turn the right or left-hand parking lights on, respectively.
WARNING
The main beam can dazzle other driver s. Risk of accident! Never use the
main beam headlights or the headligh t flasher if they could dazzle other
drivers.
Note
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The turn signals only work when the ignition is switched on. The corre-
sponding warning lamp
 or  flashes on the instrument panel. The warning
lamp
 flashes when the turn signals are operated, provided a trailer is
correctly attached and connected to the vehicle. If a turn signal bulb is defec-
tive, the warning lamp flashes at double speed. If the trailer turn signal bulbs
are damaged, warning lamp
 does not light up. Change the bulb.
Fig. 56 Indicator and
main beam headlight
lever
A1
A2A1
A2
A4
A3
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The main beam headlights can only be switched on if the dipped beam
headlights are already on. The warning lamp
 then comes on in the combi-
instrument.
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The headlight flasher comes on for as long as you pull the lever – even if
no other lights are switched on. The warning lamp
 then comes on in the
combi-instrument.
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When the parking lights are switched on, the headlight and the rear light
on the corresponding side of the vehicle light up. The parking lights will only
work if the key is removed from the ignition. If the lights are switched on, a
buzzer gives an audible warning while the driver door is open.
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If the turn signal lever is left on after the key has been taken out of the
ignition lock, an acoustic signal sounds when the driver door is opened. This
is a reminder to switch off the turn signal, unless of course you wish to leave
the parking light on.
Interior lightsFront interior light The switch ⇒fig. 57 is used to select the following positions:
Courtesy light position

Sliding switch in central position The interior lights are automatically
switched on when the vehicle is unlocked or the key removed from the igni-
tion lock And turn off approx. 20 seconds after closing the doors. The interior
lights are switched off when the vehicle is locked or when the ignition is
switched on.
Interior light switched on

Move the knob to the position
.
Interior light switched off O
Move the knob to position O ⇒fig. 57.
Fig. 57 Interior roof trim:
front interior lights
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Windscreen washersFront windscreen wipers


The windscreen wiper lever controls the windscreen wipers
and the automatic wash and wipe.
The windscreen wiper lever ⇒fig. 60 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: long intervals; control to the right:
short intervals. 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

– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel - Position , the wind- screen washer is activated.
– Release the lever. The wipers-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. 60 Windscreen wiper
and windscreen wash
lever
A0A1
AA
AA
A2A3A4
A5
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