2010 Seat Ibiza SC turn signal

Unlocking and locking79
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Radio frequency remote control*Locking and unlocking the vehicle
The remote control key is used to lock and unlock the vehicle
from a distance.
Using the button ⇒fig. 43 (arrow) on the control, the key blade is released.
Unlocking the vehicle ⇒fig. 43 .
Locking the vehicle ⇒fig. 43 .
Unlocking the tailgate. Press button ⇒fig. 43 until all the turn signals
on the vehicle flash briefly. When the unlocking button is pressed,
you have 2 minutes to open the door. Once this time has passed, it will lock
again.
Also, the battery indicator on the key ⇒fig. 44 , will flash.
The remote control transmitter and the batteries are integrated in the key. The
receiver is inside the vehicle. The maximum range depends on different
factors. The range is reduced as the batteries start to lose power.
WARNING
•An improper use of the key can cause serious injuries.
Fig. 43 Assignment of
buttons on the remote
control key
Fig. 44 Range of the
remote control
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Anti-theft alarm system*Description of anti-theft alarm system*
The anti-theft alarm triggers if unauthorised movements are
detected around the vehicle.The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle or steal
it. The system will initiate acoustic and optical warning signals when your
vehicle is tried to be forced.
The anti-theft alarm system is automatically connected on locking the
vehicle. For this, either rotate the key in the locking position or press button
on the radio-frequency remote control*. The system is immediately
activated and the turn signal light located on the driver door will flash along
with the turn signals, indicating that the alarm and the locking security
system (double lock) have been turned on.
If any of the doors or the bonnet are open, they will not be included in the
protection zones of the vehicle when the alarm is connected. If the door or the
bonnet are subsequently closed, they will be automatically included in the
protection areas of the vehicle and the turn signals will flash accordingly
when the doors close.•The turn signal light will flash twice on opening and deactivating the
alarm.•The turn signal light will flash once on closing and activating the alarm.
When does the system trigger an alarm?
The system triggers an alarm if the following unauthorised actions are carried
out when the car is locked:•Opening of vehicle with mechanical key without switching ignition on
within the next 15 seconds•Opening a door
•Opening the bonnet•Opening the tailgate•Ignition switched on with a non-validated key.•Movements in the driving compartment (vehicles with a volume sensor)•Towing of the vehicle
8)
•Tilt angle (tow-away protection)
8)
•Undue manipulation of the alarm•Battery handling
The acoustic signals sound and the turn signals flash for approx. 30 seconds.
This may be repeated up to 10 times depending on the country.
How to switch the alarm off
To deactivate the anti-theft alarm, turn the key to the opening direction, open
the door and switch the ignition on, or press the unlocking button on the
remote control.
In vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm system, you have 15 seconds to
insert the key in the ignition lock and activate the ignition if the vehicle is
opened using the driver door key.
Otherwise, the alarm will trigger for 30 sec. and the ignition will be blocked.Note
•After 28 days, the indicator light will be switched off to prevent the battery
from exhausting if the vehicle has been left parked for a long period of time.
The alarm system remains activated.•The alarm will trigger again if attempts are made to open another protec-
tion zone.•The alarm system can be activated or deactivated using the remote
control. ⇒page 79.
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•Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you only
intend to be gone for a short time. Please ensure that children are never left
alone inside the vehicle.•The electric windows will work until the ignition has been switched off
and one of the front doors has been opened.•Closing the windows without observing and ensuring it is clear could
cause serious injury to you and third parties. Make sure that no one is in
the path of a window.•Never allow people to remain in the vehicle when you close the vehicle
from the outside. The windows cannot be opened even in an emergency.•The roll-back function does not prevent fingers or other parts of the
body from getting pinched against the window frame, causing injury.
Convenience opening and closing* Using the door lock*
– Hold the key in the door lock of the driver door in either the locking or the unlocking position until all windows are either
opened or closed.
– Release the key to interrupt this function.
Using the remote control
– Keep the locking/unlocking button pressed for the electrical window risers to open/close; if you stop pressing the button, the
window raising/lowering function is stopped.
– If the automatic raising is stopped and immediately after, the opening button is kept pressed, the window risers will lower. – Once the windows are completely closed, the turn signals will
flash.
Panorama tilting sunroof*Opening and closing the pa norama/tilting sunroof
The panorama/tilting sunroof is opened and closed by using
the switch when the ignition is switched on.Closing the panorama/tilting sunroof
– Press and hold button ⇒fig. 49 ⇒ . The roof starts to
close until the button is released.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 49 Panorama/tilting
sunroof
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Lights and visibility91
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•The use of the lighting described here is subject to the relevant statutory
requirements.Automatic lighting*Activation
– Rotate the switch to the position “Auto”, this indication will light up.
Deactivation
– Turn the light switch to 0.Automatic lighting
If automatic headlight control is switched on, dipped beam headlights are
automatically switched on by a photosensor if you drive into a tunnel, for
example.
WARNING
•Even if the automatic headlight control is switched on, the dipped
headlights will not be switched on with fog. Therefore, the dipped beam
must be switched on manually.Note
•For those vehicles with the automatic headlight system, when the key is
removed from the ignition, the acoustic signal will only sound if the light
knob is in position
 or .
•If the daylight driving automatic light function is switched on, the fog
lights or rear fog light cannot be switched on in addition.•The use of the lighting described here is subject to the relevant statutory
requirements.•Do not put stickers on the windscreen in front of the sensor. This may
cause disruptions or faults in the automatic lighting system.•The rain sensor switches on the dipped beam headlights when the wind-
screen wipers have been operating continuously for a few seconds and it
s wi tch e s t h e l i g h t s o f f w h e n t h e co n t i n u o u s o r i n t e r va l wi p e is s wi t ch e d o f f f o r
some minutes.
Fig. 52 Automatic
lighting
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Lights and visibility
92Instrument 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 bulbs
(xenon bulbs) 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 bulbs do not have headlight range control.
Daytime running lights*
Daytime running lights light up automatically when the igni-
tion is switched on (only with AFS headlights)Daylight driving lights switch off automatically when the street lighting
comes on.
Activating daytime lights (bi-xenon lamps)
Remove the key from the ignition, move the turn signal lever upwards (right
turn signal) and press it backwards to flash position and hold it in this posi-
tion. Insert the key and switch the ignition on, holding it in this position for 3
seconds. Then, switch off the ignition. The daytime lights are activated and
can be switched on.
Switching daytime lights off (bi-xenon lamps)
Remove the key from the ignition, move the turn signal lever upwards (left
turn signal) and press it backwards to flash position and hold it in this posi-
tion. Insert the key and switch the ignition on, holding it in this position for 3
seconds. Then, switch off the ignition. The daytime lights are deactivated and
cannot be switched on.
Note
See legal requirements for each country.
Fig. 53 Dash panel: regu-
lation for instrument and
switch illumination and
headlight range control
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Adaptive headlights* (for driving round bends)
When driving around bends, the headlights will light the
most important areas of the road.This 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 avoid that the front of the
vehicle is left completely in the dark.
Note
The system operates from a speed of about 10 km/h.
Fog lights with cornering function*
This is an additional light source to dipped beam 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. They light up when the steering wheel is turned or the
flashers are operated.
Forward gear•If the steering wheel is turned to the right, or the right-hand turn signal
operated, the right-hand headlight lights up.•If the steering wheel is turned to the left, or the left-hand flasher operated,
the left-hand headlight lights up.
In reverse gear both headlights light up.Note
When the fog lamps are on, the cornering function is activated and both
headlights 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
10)
– Remove key from ignition switch.
– Switch the light off.
Fig. 54 Cornering
lighting using adaptive
headlights
10)The following applies to all vehicles:
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Hazard 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.
Switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users, for example
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 turn signal lamps

and the
turn signal 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 converter 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 warning lights described here is subject to the rele-
vant statutory requirements.
Fig. 56 Centre console:
switch for hazard warning
lights
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96Turn signal and main beam headlight lever
The turn signal and main beam lever also operates the
parking lights and the headlight flasher.The turn signal and main beam headlight lever has the following
functions:
Switching on the turn signals
– Move the lever all the way up ⇒fig. 57 to indicate right , and
all the way down to indicate left .
Signalling a lane change
– Push the lever up or down to the point where you incur resistance and then release it. The turn signal will flash several
times. The corresponding indi cator lamp will also flash. Switching main beam on and off
– Turn the light switch to position
.
–Press the lever forward ⇒fig. 57 to switch on the main
beams.
– Pull the lever back towards you to switch the main beam head- lights off again.
Headlight flashers
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel to operate the flasher.
Switching on parking lights
– Switch the ignition off and remove the key from the lock.
– Move the lever up or down to turn the right or left-hand parking lights on, respectively.
WARNING
The main beam can dazzle other drivers. Risk of accident! Never use the
main beam headlights or the headlight flasher if they could dazzle other
drivers.
Note
• The turn signals only work when the ignition is switched on. The corre-
sponding warning lamp
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flashes in the instrument panel. The warning
lamp
 flashes when the turn signals are operated, provided a trailer is
correctly attached and connected to the vehicle. If a turn signal bulb is defec-
tive, the warning lamp flashes at double sp eed. If the trailer turn signal bulbs
are damaged, warning lamp
 does not light up. Change the bulb.
Fig. 57 Turn signal and
main beam headlight
lever
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