2008 Seat Ibiza 5D differential

Cockpit
62•
If the brake fluid level is correct, the fault in the brake system may have
been caused by a failure of the ABS system. This could cause the rear
wheels to lock quickly when you brake. This could cause the rear to break
away. Risk of skidding. Stop the vehicle and seek technical assistance.
Differential lock fault (EDL)*
EDL operates along with the ABS in vehicles equipped with an
Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP)*A malfunction in the EDL is indicated by the ABS warning lamp
. Please
take the vehicle to a qualified workshop as soon as possible. For further infor-
mation on the EDL ⇒page 152, “Electronic differential lock (EDL)*”.
Traction control system (TCS)*

The traction control system prevents the driven wheels from
spinning when the vehicle is acceleratingThe warning lamp lights up when the ignition is switched on and should turn
out after about 2 seconds.
When the TCS is operating while driving, its warning lamp flashes rapidly. If
there is a fault in the system, the diode is lit permanently.
It will also come on if a fault should occur in the ABS because the TCS oper-
ates in conjunction with the ABS. For further information see ⇒page 149,
“Brakes”. If the ESP* button is activated, the TCS function deactivates and the warning
lamp flashes slowly. By pressing again, the TCS function is reactivated and
the warning lamp switched off.
Electronic stabilisation programme (ESP)*

This warning lamp monitors the electronic stabilisation
programme.
This programme includes the ABS, EDL and TCS.
The warning lamp
 has the following functions:
•
It will light for about 2 seconds when the ignition is switched on while a
test of the function is carried out.
•
It flashes rapidly when the ESP is activated while driving.
•
It will light up continuously if there is a malfunction in the ESP.
•
It will also come on if a fault should occur in the ABS because the ESP
operates in conjunction with the ABS.
If the ESP warning lamp
 lights up and stays on after the engine is started,
this may mean that the control system has temporarily switched off the ESP.
In this case the ESP can be reactivated by switching the ignition off and then
on again. If the warning lamp goes out, this means the system is fully
functional.
WARNING (continued)
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Driving
130SafetyElectronic stabilisation programme (ESP)*
ESP helps make driving safer in certain situations.The Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP ) contains the electronic differential
lock (EDL) and the traction control system (TCS). The ESP function works
together with the ABS. Both warning lamps will light up if the ESP or ABS
systems are faulty.
The ESP is started automatically when the engine is started.
The ESP is always active, and cannot be switched off. With the ESP switch it is
only possible to switch the TCS off.
When does the warning lamp light up or flash?•
On switching the ignition on, it lights up for about two seconds to carry
out a function control.
•
The warning lamp will start flashing wh en the vehicle is moving if the ESP
or the TCS is activated. The warning lamp will light up slowly if the TCS is
switched off.
•
It will light up continuously if there is a malfunction in the ESP.
WARNING
•
The electronic stabilisation programme (ESP) cannot defy the laws of
physics. This should be kept in mind, particularly on slippery and wet
roads and when towing a trailer.
•
Always adapt your driving style to su it the condition of the roads and
the traffic situation. Do not let the extra safety afforded by ESP tempt you
into taking any risks when driving, this can cause accidents.
•
Please refer to the corresponding warning notes on ESP in ⇒page 149,
“Intelligent technology”.
Fig. 93 Detail of the
centre console: ESP
button

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Caution•
In order to ensure that ESP functions correctly, all four wheels must be
fitted with the same tyres. Any differences in the rolling radius of the tyres can
cause the system to reduce engine power when this is not desired.
•
Modifications to the vehicle (e.g. to the engine, the brake system, running
gear or any components affecting the wheels and tyres) could affect the effi-
ciency of the ABS, EDL, ESP and TCS.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)The anti-lock brake system prevents the wheels locking during braking
⇒ page 150.Electronic differential lock (EDL)*
The electronic differential lock helps prevent the loss of trac-
tion caused if one of the driven wheels starts spinning.EDL helps the vehicle to start moving, accelerate and climb a gradient in slip-
pery conditions where this may otherwise be difficult or even impossible.
The system will control the revolutions of the drive wheels using the ABS
sensors (in case of an EDL fault the warning lamp for ABS lights up)
⇒page 61.
At speeds of up to approximately 80 km/h, it is able to balance out differ-
ences in the speed of the driven wheel s of approximately 100 rpm caused by
a slippery road surface on one side of the vehicle. It does this by braking the
wheel which has lost traction and distributing more driving force to the other
driven wheel via the differential. To prevent the disc brake of the braking wheel from overheating, the EDL cuts
out automatically if subjected to excessive loads. The vehicle will continue to
function normally without EDL. For this
reason, the driver is not informed that
the EDL has been switched off.
The EDL will switch on again automatically when the brake has cooled down.
WARNING
•
When accelerating on a slippery surface, for example on ice and snow,
press the accelerator carefully. Despite EDL, the driven wheels may start to
sp in. This could impair the vehicle' s stability.
•
Always adapt your driving style to su it road conditions and the traffic
situation. Do not let the extra safety afforded by EDL tempt you into taking
any risks when driving, this can cause accidents.Caution
Modifications to the vehi cle (e.g. to the engine, the brake system, running
gear or any components affecting the wheels and tyres) could affect the effi-
ciency of the EDL. ⇒page 173The traction control system (TCS)The traction control system prevents the drive wheels from spinning when the
car is accelerating ⇒page 150.
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DDanger of fitting a child seat on the front passenger
seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Dash panel cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Diesel engine Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Diesel engine particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Differential lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Differential lock fault (EDL) warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Dipped headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Disabling front passenger airbag Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Disabling the airbag Disabling front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . 38
Displays in the Multi-function display Memory displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Disposal Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Door lock cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Door release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Doors Childproof locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Drive wheels traction control system . . . . . . . . 150 Driving
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
With a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Driving safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Duplicate keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Dust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Dynamic headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
EEconomical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
EDL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
EDS Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Electrical power points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Electrohydraulic steering warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Electronic differential lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Electronic stabilisation program . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Electronic stabilisation programme . . . . . . . . . . 62 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Electronic stabilisat ion programme (ESP)
warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Emission control system warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Engine
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Engine compartment Working in the engine compartment . . . . . 181
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Engine fault warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Engine management Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Checking level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Engine oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Engine oil pressure Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Environmental tip Avoiding pollution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Environmentally friendly driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62, 151
Exhaust gas purification system . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
External aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
FFabric trim cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
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