2009 Seat Ibiza 5D headlamp

Lights and visibility
88•If the lights are left on after the key has been taken out of the ignition lock,
a buzzer will sound while the driver door remains open. This is a reminder to
switch the lights off.•The rear fog light is so bright that it can dazzle drivers behind you. You
should use the rear fog light only when visibility is very poor.•The use of the lighting described here is subject to the relevant statutory
requirements.Instrument and switch lighting / Headlight range controlInstrument and switch lighting
When the headlights are switched on, the brightness of the instruments and
switch lighting can be regulated to suit your requirements by turning the
thumb wheel ⇒fig. 53 .
Those vehicles fitted with xenon gas discharge headlights are fitted with an
automatic headlight range system. Headlight range control
By using the electrical headlight range control, you can adjust the head-
light range to the load level that is being carried in the vehicle. This way, it is
possible to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic more than necessary. At the same
time, by using the correct headlight settings, the driver has the best possible
lighting for the road ahead.
The headlights can only be adjusted when the dipped beam is switched on.
To lower the beam, turn the thumb wheel down from the basic setting
0.
Dynamic headlight range control
Ve hi cle s wi th gas discharge lamps (xenon lamps) are equipped with dynamic
headlight range control . When you switch on the lights, their range regulates
itself according to the vehicle load.
Vehicles with gas discharge lamps do not have headlight range control.
Daytime running lights*
Daylight driving lights light up automatically when the igni-
tion is switched on (only with AFS headlamps)Daylight driving lights switch off automatically when the street lighting
comes on.
Note
See legal requirements for each country.
Fig. 53 Dash panel: regu-
lation for instrument and
switch illumination and
headlight range control
A1
A1
A2
A2A2
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Lights and visibility89
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Technical Data
Adaptive headlights* (for driving through bends)
When driving around bends, the headlights will light the
most important areas of the road.Cornering light gives better illumination of the side of the road and the corner
area. The dynamic lighting is controlled automatically according to speed and
the steering wheel angle.
The two main headlights move at different angles to prevent the area in front
of the vehicle being completely in the dark.
Note
The system operates after a speed of about 10 km/h.
Fog lights with cornering function*
This is an additional light source to dipped headlights to light
up the road as a bend is taken.The cornering light operates with the lights switched on and when driving at
less than 40 Km/h. It lights up when the steering wheel is turned or the indi-
cators are operated.
Forward gear•If the steering wheel is turned to the right, or the right-hand indicator
operated, the right-hand headlamp lights up.•If the steering wheel is turned to the left, or the left-hand flasher operated,
the left-hand headlamp lights up.
In reverse gear both headlamps light up.Note
When the fog lamps are on, the cornering function is activated and both
headlamps are continuously on.Coming home function*
When it is dark, the area around the car is lit up with the aid
of the coming home / leaving home function.To activate the function
– Remove key from ignition switch.
– Switch the light off.
– Open the driver door.
Fig. 54 Cornering
lighting using self-direc-
tional headlights
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Checking and refilling levels187
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Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
Caution
•If you notice a change in the colour of the liquid because it has been in
use for a long time, it should be changed, as it will have lost some of its prop-
erties and could cause damage to the vehicle.•If a lot of coolant has been lost, wait for the engine to cool down before
putting in cold coolant. This avoids damaging the engine. Large coolant
losses are an indication of leaks in the cooling system. See a specialised
workshop immediately and have the cooling system checked. Otherwise,
there is a risk of engine damage.Washer fluid and windscreen wiper bladesTopping up washer fluid

The water for cleaning the windscreen should always be
mixed with washer fluid.
The windscreen washer and the headlight washing system are supplied with
fluid from the windscreen washer fluid container in the engine compartment.
The container holds approx. 2 litres; in vehicles with headlamp washers* it
holds approx. 4.5 litres.
The reservoir is located on the right-hand side of the engine compartment.
Plain water is not enough to clean the windscreen and headlights. We recom-
mend that you always add a product to the windscreen washer fluid.
Approved windscreen cleaning products exist on the market with high deter-
gent and anti-freeze properties, these may be added all-year-round. Please
follow the dilution instructions on the packaging.
WARNING
Any work carried out in the engine compartment or on the engine must be
carried out cautiously.•When working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety
warnings ⇒page 178.Caution
•Never put radiator anti-freeze or other additives into the windscreen
washer fluid.•Always use approved windscreen cleansing products diluted as per
instructions. If you use other washer fluids or soap solutions, the tiny holes
in the fan-shaped nozzles could become blocked.
Fig. 119 In the engine
compartment: Cap of
windscreen washer fluid
reservoir.
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If and when209
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14
Left-hand AFS headlamps
15
15
Right-hand AFS headlamps
15
16
Va can t
17
Registration plate light /Dimmer /Side light indi-
cator light
5
18
Dimmer
5
19
Electronic control unit
5
20
Indicators
15
21
Lights control, instrument panel
5
22
Electronic control unit, heated mirrors
5
23
Engine injection module/ Rain sensor/ Gear
lever/ Starter relay
7,5
24
Glovebox light, boot light, interior light
10
25
Parking aid
5
26
Towing hook
27
12 Volt Input/Cigarette lighter
15
28
Lambda probe
10
29
Engine power supply
20
30
Petrol engine operation
10
31
Petrol engine operation/Glow plugs/Relay
coil/Bi-turbo electric fan
10
32
Engine control unit
15
33
Clutch switch power supply/preheating relay
5
34
Fuel control unit / Bi-turbo engine supply
15
Number
Consumer
Amperes
35
Heated seats control unit
25
36
Main beam headlight, right
10
37
LHS full beam lamp/Coming Home
10
38
Electric fan motor
30
39
Va can t
40
Va can t
41
Va can t
42
Horn
20
43
Panoramic roof
30
44
Windscreen wipers
20
45
Rear window heater
20
46
Radio/telephone VDA/Bluetooth/Steering col-
umn controls
20
47
Climatronic/autoclimate
5
48
Locking unit
25
49
Front electric window
30
50
Rear electric windows
30
51
Automatic gearbox control unit
30
52
Alarm/Volume sensor
15
53
Electro-kinetic pump relay/bi-turbo fuel control
unit
15
54
Reverse light for automatic gearbox, fog light
15
55
Transformer on
15
Number
Consumer
Amperes
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If and when211
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Bulb changeGeneral notesBefore changing any bulb, first turn off the failed component.
Do not touch the bulb glass. Fingerprints vaporise in the heat, causing a
reduction in the bulb life and condensation on the mirror surface, thus
reducing efficiency.
A bulb should only be replaced by one of the sam e type. The type is inscribed
on the bulb, either on the glass part or on the base.
It is highly recommended to keep a box of spare bulbs in the vehicle. At the
very least, the following spare bulbs, which are essential for road safety,
should be kept in the vehicle.
Double headlamps
Dipped beam - H7 Long Life
Main beam - H7
Position - 2 x W5W Long Life
Indicator -PY21W
Single headlamp
Dipped/Main H4 Long Life
Position W5W Long Life
Indicator PY 21W
Xenon headlights
12)/ self-adjusting*
Dipped and full beam - D1S
13)
Position W5W Blue Long Life DRL (day light) P21W Super Long Life
Indicators PY21W
Fog lights
Fog light/cornering - H11
Rear lights
Fog light - P21W
Reverse gear - R10W
Stop/position P21 /5W Long Life
Indicator -PY21W
Side indicator
Side indicator - W5W
Registration plate light
Registration plate light - W5W Long Life
Note
•Depending on weather conditions (cold or wet), the front lights, the fog
lights, the rear lights and the indicators may be temporarily misted. This has
no influence on the useful life of the lighting system. By switching on the
lights, the area through which the beam of light is projected will quickly be
demisted. However, the edges may continue to be misted.•Please check at regular intervals that all lighting (especially the exterior
lighting) on your vehicle is functioning pr operly. This is not only in the interest
of your own safety, but also that of all other road users.•D u e t o t h e d i f f i c u l t y i n a cc e s s i n g s o m e o f t h e b u l b s , a n y r e p l a c e m e n t w o r k
should be done by a SEAT dealer. However, there is a description below as to
how to change these bulbs, except for the fog lights.
12)On this type of headlight, the bulb changes must be made by the SEAT dealer, given
that complex elements must be removed from the vehicle and a reset must be made
on the automatic control system incorporated.
13)The Xenon bulbs discharge 2.5 times the light flux and have an average lifespan of 5
times more than that of halogen bulbs, this means that, except due to unusual circum-
stances, there is no need to change the bulbs for the whole life of the vehicle.
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212Double headlamps
Main beam
Side lights
Dipped headlights
Side lights
Indicator light
Turn signal lamps– Raise the bonnet.
– Rotate the bulb holder ⇒fig. 134 to the left and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the lamp holder and rotating at the same time to the left.
– Installation is in the reverse order.
Fig. 133 Double head-
lamps
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Fig. 134 Indicator light
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214Main beam and side lights– Raise the bonnet. – Move the loop in the direction of the arrow and remove the
cover ⇒fig. 137 .
– Remove the connector by pulling outward.
– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so that it sits correctly in the cut-out on the reflector.
– Installation is in the reverse order.
Single headlamps
Side lights - Dipped beam/main beam.
Indicator
Fig. 137 Main beam
headlightsFig. 138 Side lights
A2
Fig. 139 Single head-
lamp
AAAB
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