
Unlocking and locking83
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
WindowsOpening or closing the windows electrically*
All electric windows can be operated using the controls on the
driver door.Opening and closing the windows
– Press the button to open a window.
– Pull button to close a window ⇒.Always close the windows fully if you park the vehicle or leave it unattended
⇒.
You can use the electric windows for approx. 10 minutes after switching off
the ignition if neither the driver door nor the front passenger door has been
opened and the key has not been removed from the ignition. Buttons on the driver's door
Button for window in front left door
Button for window in front right door
WARNING
•
Incorrect use of the electric windows can result in injury.
•
Never close the tailgate without observin g and ensuring it is clear, to do
otherwise could cause serious injury to you and third parties. Make sure
that no one is in the path of a window.
•
Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.
•
Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if
they have access to the keys. The misuse of the keys, for example, by chil-
dren, may result in serious injury and accident.
•
The engine may accidentally be started and be out of control.
•
If the ignition is switched on, the el ectric equipment could be activated
with risk of injury, for exampl e, in the electric windows.
•
The doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could make
the aid difficult in an emergency situation.
•
Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.
•
The electric windows are only deactivated on switching the ignition off
and opening any of the doors.Note
If the window is not able to close becau se it is stiff or because of an obstruc-
tion, the window will automatically open again ⇒ page 84. If this happens,
check why the window could not be closed before attempting to close it
again.
Fig. 47 Detail of driver
door: controls for the front
windows.
A1A2
Ibiza SC_EN.book Seite 83 Dienstag, 8. Juli 2008 5:36 17

Unlocking and locking
86
Opening the panoramic/tilting sunroof
– Press and keep pressed down 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 opened.
Sunroof blind
The sunroof blind is opened and clo sed manually (independently of the
sliding/ tilting roof).
WARNING
•
Incorrect use of the tilting roof can result in injury.
•
Never close the tilting sunroof without observing and ensuring it is
clear to do, otherwise it may cause serious injury to you and others. Make
sure that no one is in the path of the tilting roof.
•
Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.
•
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 electric al equipment is used (e.g. electric
tilting sunroof) with a ri sk of accident. The doors can be locked using the
remote control key. This could make the aid difficult in an emergency situ-
ation.
•
The tilting sunroof continues to function until one of the front doors is
opened and the key removed from the ignition.
•
Ensure that no object and/or end 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.
AA
ABAA
WARNING (continued)
Ibiza SC_EN.book Seite 86 Dienstag, 8. Juli 2008 5:36 17

Lights and visibility91
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
– Push the light lever to the main beam position
.
– Dipped headlights come on when the door is opened.
You have 2 mins. from when the key is taken out of the ignition switch to when
the lights flash; after this, the Coming home function will not activate. To acti-
vate it again, repeat the operation.
When the system is activated, dipped headlights remain on for 30 secs. after
closing the door. If the door is open for more than 3 mins., the system will not
remain active after the 3 mins., which means that the dipped lights will not
light up.
Note
•
If the vehicle is often used during the night for short trips and the Coming
home function is used, the battery will considerably discharge. To avoid this,
make longer journeys whenever possible.
•
Observe all relevant statutory requirements when using the lighting
systems described here.
Rear window heating
The rear window heating only works when the engine is running. When it is
switched on, a lamp lights up on the switch.
After approx. 8 minutes, the heating device of the rear window switches off
automatically.
For the sake of the environment
The rear window heater should be disconnected as soon as the glass is
demisted. By saving electrical power you can also save fuel.
Note
To avoid possible damage to the battery, an automatic temporary disconnec-
tion of this function is possible, coming back on when normal operating
conditions are reestablished.
Fig. 53 Centre console:
heated rear window
switch
Ibiza SC_EN.book Seite 91 Dienstag, 8. Juli 2008 5:36 17

Lights and visibility
92Hazard 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,
•
there is an emergency
•
your vehicle breaks down due to a technical fault,
•
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
•
The risk of an accident increases if your vehicle breaks down. Always
use the hazard warning lights and a warning triangle to draw the attention
of other road users to your stationary vehicle.
•
Never park where the catalytic convert er 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.
•
The use of the hazard warni ng lights described here is subject to the rele-
vant statutory requirements.
Fig. 54 Centre console:
switch for hazard warning
lights
Ibiza SC_EN.book Seite 92 Dienstag, 8. Juli 2008 5:36 17

Seats and stowage
112Cigarette lighter– Press on the cigarette lighter ⇒fig. 80 to activate it ⇒.
– Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly.
– Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the cigarette on the glowing coil.
WARNING
•
Improper use of the cigarette lighter can lead to serious injuries or start
a fire.
•
Using the lighter carefully. Carelessness or negligence when using the
cigarette lighter can cause burns, risk of injury.
•
The lighter only works when the ignition is turned on or the engine is
running. To avoid the risk of fire, never leave children alone inside the
vehicle.
Electrical power points The 12 Volt cigarette lighter power point can also be used for other electrical
components with a power rating of up to 120 Watt. When the engine is
switched off, however, the vehicle battery will discharge. Further information
⇒ page 173.
WARNING
The current power points and the connected accessories will only operate
when the ignition is on or when the engine is running. Improper use of the
sockets or electrical accessories can lead to serious injuries or cause a fire.
To avoid the risk of injury, never leave children alone inside the vehicle.
Note
•
The use of electrical appliances with the engine switched off will cause a
battery discharge.
Fig. 80 Lighter
Fig. 81 Front power point
Ibiza SC_EN.book Seite 112 Dienstag, 8. Juli 2008 5:36 17

Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning 117
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioningHeatingControls– Using the controls ⇒fig. 85 and and with the switch
you can adjust the temperature, the air distribution and the
blower speed.
– Press the button to switch air recirculation mode on or off. When the function is activated, a warning light on the button is
turned on.Temperature
Switch adjusts temperature. The required temperature inside the vehicle
cannot be lower than the ambient tem perature. Maximum heat output, which is needed to defrost the windows quickly, is only available when the engine
has reached its operating temperature.
Blower
The air flow can be set at four s
peeds with switch . The blower should
always be set at the lowest speed when driving slowly.
Air distribution
Control for setting the flow of air in the required direction.
– Air distribution towards the windsc reen in order to demist. For safety
reasons, it is not recommended to switch air recirculation on. – Air distribution to the upper body. – Air distribution to footwell – Air distribution to the windscreen and the footwell.
Air recirculation mode
Air recirculation mode on (a lamp ligh ts up in red) prevents strong odours
from the outside air from entering in the vehicle, for example when passing
through a tunnel or in a traffic jam ⇒.
When the outside temperature is low, air recirculation mode improves
heating performance by heating air from the interior instead of cold air from
the outside.
WARNING
•
For your safety, the windows should never be fogged up or covered with
snow or ice. This is essential to ensure good visibility. Please familiarise
yourself with the correct operation of the heating and ventilation system,
including the demist/defrost functions for the windows.
Fig. 85 Vehicle heating
controls on the dash
panel
AA
AC
AB
AD
AA
AB
AC
AD
Ibiza SC_EN.book Seite 117 Dienstag, 8. Juli 2008 5:36 17

Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning 119
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
– Close outlets
– Open and turn outlets towards side windowsOnce the windows are demisted and as a preventive measure, the control
can be set in position
, thus obtaining greater comfort while preventing the
windows from misting again. Heating
Maximum heat output, which is needed to defrost the windows quickly, is
only available when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
Note
Remember that the temperature of the engine coolant should be optimum to
ensure that the heating system functions correctly (except in vehicles fitted
with additional heating*)
Air outlets
A3
A4
AC
Fig. 87 Air vent
Ibiza SC_EN.book Seite 119 Dienstag, 8. Juli 2008 5:36 17

Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning
120Air distribution
The outlets and can be closed or opened separately and the air flow
directed according to our need.
Air conditioning* ControlsThe air conditioning system only works when the engine is running
and the fan is switched on.
–Using the controls ⇒ fig. 88 and and with the switch
you can adjust the temperature, the air distribution and the
blower speed.
– To switch a function on or off, press the appropriate button or
. When the function is activated, a red warning light on the
button is turned on.
– To demist the wind screens:
– Turn air distribution to
Switch on symbol
Main air output through outlets:
1,2
5
1, 2, 5
3, 4
AC
A3
A4
Fig. 88 Air conditioning
controls on the instru-
ment panel
AA
AC
AB
AD
AE
Ibiza SC_EN.book Seite 120 Dienstag, 8. Juli 2008 5:36 17