2010 Seat Ibiza SC bonnet

Checking and refilling levels
196•Before opening the bonnet to check the brake fluid level, read and
observe the warnings ⇒page 183.•Brake fluid should be stored in the closed original container in a safe
place out of reach of children. There is a toxic risk.•Complete the brake fluid change according to the Maintenance
Programme. Heavy use of the brakes may cause a vapour lock if the brake
fluid is left in the system for too long. This would seriously affect the effi-
ciency of the brakes and the safety of the vehicle. This may cause an acci-
dent.Caution
Brake fluid could damage the paintwork. Wipe off any brake fluid from the
paintwork immediately.
For the sake of the environment
The brake pads and fluid must be collected and disposed of according the
applicable regulations. The SEAT Technical Service network has the necessary
equipment and qualified personnel for collecting and disposing of this waste
material.
Vehicle batteryWarnings on handling the battery
WARNING
Always be aware of the danger of injury and chemical burns as well as the
risk of accident or fire when working on the battery and the electrical
system:•Wear eye protection. Protect your eyes, skin and clothing from acid and
particles containing lead.•Battery acid is very corrosive and caustic. Wear protective gloves and
eye protection. Do not tilt the batteries. This could spill acid through the
vents. Rinse battery acid from eyes immediately for several minutes with
clear water. Then seek medical care immediately. Neutralise any acid
splashes on the skin or clothing with a soapy solution, and rinse off with
plenty of water. If acid is swallowed by mistake, consult a doctor immedi-
ately.•Fires, sparks, open flames and smoking are prohibited. When handling
cables and electrical equipment, av oid causing sparks and electrostatic
WARNING (continued)

Wear eye protection

Battery acid is very corrosive and caustic. Wear protective gloves
and eye protection!
Ž
Fires, sparks, open flames and smoking are prohibited!
Ÿ
A highly explosive mixture of gases is released when the battery
is under charge.

Keep children away from acid and batteries!
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Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
charge. Never short the battery terminals. High-energy sparks can cause
injury.
•A highly explosive mixture of gases is released when the battery is
under charge. The batteries should be charged in a well-ventilated room
only.•Keep children away from acid and batteries.•Before working on the electrical system, you must switch off the
engine, the ignition and all consumers. The negative cable on the battery
must be disconnected. When a light bulb is changed, you need only switch
off the light.•Deactivate the anti-theft alarm by unlocking the vehicle before you
disconnect the battery! The alarm will otherwise be triggered.•When disconnecting the battery from the vehicle electrical system,
disconnect first the negative cable and then the positive cable.•Switch off all electrical consumers before reconnecting the battery.
Reconnect first the positive cable and then the negative cable. Never
reverse the polarity of the connections. This could cause an electrical fire.•Never charge a frozen battery, or one which has thawed. This could
result in explosions and chemical burns. Always replace a battery which
has frozen. A flat battery can freeze at temperatures around 0 °C.•Ensure that the vent hose is always connected to the battery.•Never use a defective battery. This could cause an explosion. Replace a
damaged battery immediately.•For vehicles with the battery in the luggage compartment: Check that
the battery gas ventilation hose is securely attached.Caution
•Never disconnect the battery if the ignition is switched on or if the engine
is running. This could damage the electrical system or electronic compo-
nents.
•Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight over a long period of time, as
the intense ultraviolet radiation can damage the battery housing.•If the vehicle is left standing in cold conditions for a long period, protect
the battery from freezing. If it freezes it will be damaged.Checking the electrolyte level
The electrolyte level should be checked regularly in high-
mileage vehicles, in hot countries and in older batteries.– Open the engine bonnet and the battery cover ⇒ in “Safety
instructions on working in the engine compartment” on
page 183 ⇒ in “Warnings on handling the battery” on
page 196. For vehicles with the battery under the spare wheel,
open the tailgate and lift the floor covering. The battery is located
next to the spare wheel.
– Check the colour display in the "magic eye" on the top of the battery.
– If there are air bubbles in the window, tap the window gently until they disperse.The position of the battery is shown in the corresponding engine compart-
ment diagram ⇒page 235. The location of the battery in the luggage
compartment can be seen in ⇒page 235, fig. 160 .
The “magic eye” indicator, located on the top of the battery changes colour,
depending on the charge state and electrolyte level of the battery.
There are two different colours:•Black: correct charge status.
WARNING (continued)
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If and when217
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Double headlight bulbs
Main beam
Side lights
Dipped beam headlights
Side lights
Turn signal
Turn signal bulbs– Raise the bonnet.
– Rotate the bulb holder ⇒fig. 135 to the left and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb holder and rotating at the same time to the left.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
Fig. 134 Double head-
lights
AAABACADAE
Fig. 135 Turn signal
AA
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If and when
218Dipped beam and side lights– Raise the bonnet. – Remove the loop
⇒fig. 136 in the direction of the arrow and
remove the cover.
– Remove the connector ⇒fig. 137 from the bulb.
– Unclip the retainer spring ⇒fig. 137 pressing inwards to the
right.
– Remove the bulb and fit the replacement so that the rim of the attachment plate is on the reflector cut-out.
Fig. 136 Dipped beam
headlightsFig. 137 Dipped beam
headlights
A1
A2A3
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If and when219
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Main beam and side lights– Raise the bonnet. – Move the loop in the direction of the arrow and remove the
cover ⇒fig. 138 .
– Remove connector ⇒ fig. 139 by pulling outward.
– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so that it sits correctly into the cut-out on the reflector.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
Single headlight bulbs
Side lights - Dipped beam/main beam.
Turn signal
Fig. 138 Main beam
headlightsFig. 139 Main beam
headlights
A1
A2
Fig. 140 Single headlight
AAAB
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If and when
220Turn signal bulb– Raise the bonnet.
– Rotate the bulb holder ⇒fig. 141 to the left and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb holder and rotating at the same time to the left.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
Dipped/main beam headlights – Raise the bonnet.
Fig. 141 Single turn
signal lamp
AA
Fig. 142 Dipped
beam/main beam, single
headlightFig. 143 Dipped
beam/main beam, single
headlight
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If and when221
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
– Remove the loop ⇒ page 220, fig. 142 in the direction of the
arrow and remove the cover.
– Remove the connector ⇒page 220, fig. 143 from the bulb.
– Unclip the retainer spring ⇒page 220, fig. 143 pressing
inwards to the right.
– Remove the bulb and fit the replacement so that the rim of the attachment plate is on the reflector cut-out.Side lights – Raise the bonnet.
– Remove the loop ⇒ page 220, fig. 142 in the direction of the
arrow and remove the cover. – Remove the bulb holder
⇒fig. 144 outwards.
– Replace the bulb by pulling it out and inserting the replacement.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
A1
A2A3
Fig. 144 Side lights
A1
A4
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Index255
Index
AABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Acoustic signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Acoustic warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Adaptive headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Air conditioner Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Air conditioning* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Air outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Air recirculation Semi-automatic air conditioning . . . . . . . . 125
Air recirculation mode Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Alarm system Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Alternator Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Anti-freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Anti-theft alarm
Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Anti-theft wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Aquaplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Aspects to note before setting off . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror* Activating the anti-dazzle function . . . . . . 102
Deactivating anti-dazzle function . . . . . . . . 102
Automatic car washing tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Kick-down feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Selector lever positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Automatic lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Automatic windscreen wiper/washer . . . . . . . . . 99
AUX input connection/USB* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Auxiliary audio input connection: AUX . . . . . . . 116
BBall coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Battery Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Winter conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Before setting off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Biodiesel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153, 158
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Braking distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Bulb changes General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Bulb defect Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96, 131
CCar phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Automatic speed dependent locking and un-locking system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Locking system for involuntary unlocking . . 76
Selective unlocking system* . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Unlocking system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
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