2009 Seat Ibiza ST set clock

Cockpit
50Rev counter
The rev counter displays the engine speed in revolutions per
minute.The start of the red zone ⇒ page 49, fig. 28 indicates the maximum
engine speed operating at service temperature. However, it is advisable to
change up a into a higher gear, move the selector lever to D or lift your foot
off the accelerator before the needle reaches the red zone.
Caution
The rev counter needle must never enter the red zone on the scale. Risk of
engine damage.
For the sake of the environment
Changing up into higher gears early will help you to save fuel and minimise
engine noise.SpeedometerThe speedometer is equipped with a digital odometer and a trip recorder, in
addition to a service intervals display.
During the running-in period, the instructions shown on ⇒page 156 should
be followed.
Digital instrument panel displayFuel gauge
 and reserve indicator
Instrument panel: fuel gauge
The fuel tank has a capacity of approx. 45 litres.
When the needle reaches the reserve zone ⇒fig. 29 , the warning lamp will
light and an acoustic signal will sound reminding the driver to refuel. At this
point there are still about 7 litres of fuel in the tank.Digital clock* – To set the hour, press button ⇒page 49, fig. 28 . The “hour”
option flashes on the digital display and is set using button
“set” ⇒page 49, fig. 28 .
A1
Fig. 29 Fuel gauge
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Cockpit
54
WARNING
There could be black ice on the road surface even if the “snowflake symbol”
is not shown. You should, for this reason, not rely exclusively on this
display - Risk of accident!
Note
When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds, the tempera-
ture displayed may be slightly higher than the actual outside temperature as
a result of the heat radiated from the engine.Display field for selector lever position*The position of the automatic gearbox gear lever is shown on the display
⇒ page 136.
Odometer or Service Interval DisplayOdometer
The upper counter in the display registers the total mileage covered by the
vehicle.
The lower counter registers the short journeys. The last digit indicates 100-
metre sections. The trip recorder counter may be reset by pressing the reset
button ⇒page 49, fig. 28 .
Service interval display
A Service pre-warning will appear in the odometer if a service is due soon. A
spanner symbol appears and the display “km” with the distance that can be
driven until the next service appointment is due. The display will change after
approximately 10 seconds. A clock symbol appears and the number of days
until the next service appointment is due.
The following message appears on the instrument panel if a service is due:
INSP - Maintenance service
Fig. 33 Digital display:
Gear lever position for
automatic gearbox.
Fig. 34 Service interval
display
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Air conditioning121
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Technical Data
•In air recirculation mode, no cold air from the outside enters the vehicle
interior. The windows can quickly fog over if the heating is switched off.
Therefore, never leave the air recirculation mode switched on for a long
time (risk of accident).Note
•Please consider the general notes ⇒ page 129.Vehicle ventilation or heatingVentilating the passenger compartment
– Turn the temperature selector ⇒fig. 94 anti-clockwise.
– Turn blower switch to any of the head settings 1 -4. – Set the airflow to the desired
direction using air distribution
control .
– Open the relevant air outlets.
Interior heating
– Turn the temperature selector ⇒fig. 94 clockwise to select
the desired temperature.
– Turn blower switch to any of the head settings 1 -4.
– Set the airflow to the desired direction using air distribution
control .
– Open the relevant air outlets.
Defrosting the windscreen
– Turn the temperature selector ⇒fig. 94 clockwise to reach
the maximum temperature.
– Turn the blower switch to setting 4.
– Turn air distribution control to
.
–Close outlet .
– Open and turn outlet towards side windows
Keeping the windscreen and the side windows demisted
– Turn the temperature selector ⇒fig. 94 to the heating zone.
– Turn blower switch to any of the head settings 2 -3.
– Turn air distribution control to .
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 94 Heating controls
on the dash panel
AA
AB
AC
AA
AB
AC
AA
AB
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A4
AA
AB
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Driving
130DrivingAddressAdjusting the steering wheel position
The height and reach of the steering wheel can be freely
adjusted to suit the driver.– Adjust the driver seat to the correct position.
– Push the lever under the steering column ⇒fig. 99 down ⇒.
– Adjust the steering wheel until the correct position is set ⇒fig. 99 .
– Then push the lever up again firmly ⇒.
WARNING
•Incorrect use of the steering column adjustment function and an incor-
rect seating position can result in serious injury.•To avoid accidents, the steering column should be adjusted only when
the vehicle is stationary.•Adjust the driver seat or steering wheel so that there is a distance of at
least 25 cm between the steering wheel and your chest ⇒fig. 99 . If you fail
to observe the minimum distance, the airbag will not protect you. Risk of
fatal injury.•If your physical constitution does not allow you to maintain the
minimum distance of 25 cm, contact an Authorised Service Centre. The
Authorised Service Centre will help you to decide if special specific modifi-
cations are necessary.•If you adjust the steering wheel so that it points towards your face, the
driver airbag will not protect you properly in the event of an accident. Make
sure that the steering wheel points towards your chest.•When driving, always hold the steering wheel with both hands on the
outside of the ring at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions. Never hold the
steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position, or in any other manner (e.g. in
the centre of the steering wheel, or on the inside of the rim). In such cases,
if the airbag is triggered, you may sustain injuries to the arms, hands and
head.
Fig. 99 Steering column
height adjustment
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