2008 Seat Ibiza SC key battery

Driving
132Starting diesel engines
The engine can only be started using a genuine SEAT key with
its correct code.– Move the gear lever to the neutral position and depress the
clutch pedal thoroughly and hold it in this position for the starter
to turn the engine on.
– Turn the ignition key to the starting position.
– Turn the ignition key to position ⇒page 130, fig. 93 . The
indication lamp
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will light for engine pre-heating.
– When the warning lamp turns off, turn the key to position to start the engine. Do not press the accelerator.
– Let go of the ignition key as soon as the engine starts, the starter motor must not be allowed to run on with the engine.
When starting a very cold engine, it ma y be a little noisy for the first few
seconds until oil pressure has built up in the hydraulic valve compensators.
This is quite normal, and no cause for concern.
If there are problems starting the engine, see the ⇒page 227.
Glow plug system for the diesel engine
To avoid unnecessary discharging of the battery, do not use any other major
electrical equipment while th e glow plugs are pre-heating.
Start the engine as soon as the glow plug warning lamp turns off.
Starting the engine after the fuel tank has been completely run dry
If the fuel tank has been completely run dry, it may take longer than normal
(up to one minute) to start the engine afte r refuelling with diesel fuel. This is
because the system must eliminate air first.
WARNING
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Never start or run the engine in unventilated or closed rooms. The
exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, an odourless and colourless
poisonous gas. Risk of fatal accidents. Carbon monoxide can cause loss of
consciousness. It can also cause death.
•
Never leave the vehicle unattended if the engine is running.
•
Never use “cold start sprays”, they could explode or cause the engine
to run at high revs. Risk of injury.Caution
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When the engine is cold, you should av oid high engine speeds, driving at
full throttle and over-loading the engine. Risk of engine damage.
•
The vehicle should not be pushed or towed more than 50 metres to start
the engine. Unburnt fuel could enter the catalytic converter and damage it.
•
Before attempting to push-start or tow a vehicle in order to start it, you
should first try to start it using the battery of another vehicle. Note and follow
the instructions ⇒page 227, “Jump-starting”.For the sake of the environment
Do not warm-up the engine by running th e engine with the vehicle stationary.
You should drive off as soon as you start the engine. This helps the engine
reach operating temperature faster and reduces emissions.Switching the engine off– Stop the engine.
– Turn the ignition key to position ⇒page 130, fig. 93 .
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Checking and refilling levels
182•
Avoid causing short-circuits in the electrical system, particularly at the
points where the jump leads are attached ⇒page 228. The battery could
explode.
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Never touch the radiator fan. It is temperature controlled and could
start automatically, even when the engine has been switched off and the
key removed from the ignition!
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Do not unscrew the cap on the expansion tank when the engine is hot.
If the coolant is hot, the cooling system will be pressurised!
•
Protect face, hands and arms by covering the cap with a large, thick
cloth to protect against escaping coolant and steam.
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Always make sure you have not left any objects, such as cleaning cloths
and tools, in the engine compartment.
•
If you have to work underneath the vehicle, you must use suitable
stands additionally to support the vehicle, there is a risk of accident!. A
hydraulic jack is insufficient for securing the vehicle and there is a risk of
injury.
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If any work has to be performed when the engine is started or with the
engine running, there is an additional, potentially fatal, safety risk from the
rotating parts, such as the drive belts, alternator, radiator fan, etc., and
from the high-voltage ignition syst em. You should also observe the
following points:
−Never touch the electrical wiri ng of the ignition system.
− Ensure that jewellery, loose clothing and long hair do not get
trapped in rotating engine parts. Danger of death. Before starting any
work remove jewellery, tie back and cover hair, and wear tight-fitting
clothes.
− Always think carefully about pressing the accelerator if a gear is
engaged in either an automatic or manual gearbox. The vehicle could
move, even if the handbrake is applied. Danger of death.
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If work has to be carried out on the fuel system or on electrical compo-
nents, you must observe the following safety notes in addition to the above
warnings:
−Always disconnect the battery. The vehicle must be unlocked when
this is done, otherwise the alarm will be triggered.
− Do not smoke.
− Never work near naked flames.
− Always have a fire extinguisher on hand.Caution
When changing or topping up service fluids, make absolutely certain that you
fill the fluids into the correct reservoirs. Failure to observe this point will result
in serious malfunctions and engine damage!
For the sake of the environment
Service fluids leaks are harmful to th e environment. For this reason you
should make regular checks on the ground underneath your vehicle. If you
find spots of oil or other fluids, have your vehicle inspected in a qualified
workshop.
WARNING (continued)
WARNING (continued)
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Index251
Main beam headlights
Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Main headlight lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219, 221
Maintenance airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Maintenance and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Manual heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Manual heating system Defrosting the windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Demisting the windscreen and side windows . .118
MFD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Mileage display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Mirrors Interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Wing mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Mobile phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Multi-function display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53NNumber of seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16OObject compartment right-hand front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Observations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Octane number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Oil change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
One-touch opening and closing
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Open stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Opening and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Operation when a fault occurs Panoramic/ tilt ing roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Overview Control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
PPaintworkPolishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Panoramic roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Petrol additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Petrol engines, starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Physical principles of a frontal collision . . . . . . 18
Plastic key tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Plastic parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Plastic parts cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Pollen filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Products for vehicle maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 164
RRadio frequency remote control
Changing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Radio wave remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Rain sensor* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Rear cupholder* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Rear fog light Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Rear head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Rear pilot lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Rear seat folding down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Rear seat bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Rear window heating Heating element wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Rear window wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Rearview mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Remote control key Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Removing and fitting the wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
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