2010 Seat Ibiza ST lights

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222BulbsGeneral 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 same 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 headlights
Dipped beam - H7 Long Life
Main beam - H7
Position - 2 x W5W Long Life
Turn signal - PY21W
Single headlight
Dipped/Main H4 Long Life
Position W5W Long Life
Turn signal PY 21W
Xenon headlights
13)/adaptive*
Dipped and full beam - D1S
14)
Position W5W Blue Long Life DRL (day light) P21W Super Long Life
Turn signals PY21W
Fog lights
Fog light/cornering - H11
Ta i l l i g h t s
Fog light - P21W
Reverse gear - R10W
Stop/position P21 /5W Long Life
Turn signal - PY21W
Side turn signal
Side turn signal - W5W
Number plate light
Number plate light - W5W Long Life
Note
•Depending on weather conditions (cold or wet), the front lights, the fog
lights, the tail lights and the turn signals 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 properly. This is not only in the interest
of your own safety, but also that of all other road users.•Due to the difficulty in accessing some of the bulbs, any replacement work
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.
13)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.
14)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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Changing bulbs. Double headlightsDouble headlights summary
Main beam
Side lights
Dipped beam headlights
Side lights
Turn signal
Main beam and side lights– Raise the bonnet.
Fig. 143 Double head-
lights
AAABACADAE
Fig. 144 Main beam
headlightsFig. 145 Main beam
headlights
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– Move the loop in the direction of the arrow and remove the cover ⇒page 223, fig. 144 .
– Remove connector ⇒page 223, fig. 145 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.Dipped beam and side lights
– Raise the bonnet.
– Remove the loop ⇒fig. 146 in the direction of the arrow and
remove the cover.
– Remove the connector ⇒fig. 147 from the bulb.
– Unclip the retainer spring ⇒fig. 147 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.
A1
A2Fig. 146 Dipped beam
headlights
Fig. 147 Dipped beam
headlights
A1
A2A3
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Turn signal bulb– Raise the bonnet.
– Rotate the bulb holder ⇒fig. 148 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.
Changing bulbs. Single headlightSingle headlights summary
Dipped/main beam headlights
Side lights.
Turn signal
Fig. 148 Turn signal
AA
Fig. 149 Single headlight
AAABAC
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226Dipped/main beam headlights – Raise the bonnet. – Remove the loop
⇒fig. 150 in the direction of the arrow and
remove the cover.
– Remove the connector ⇒fig. 151 from the bulb.
– Unclip the retainer spring ⇒fig. 151 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.
– Move the loop ⇒ fig. 150 in the direction of the arrow and
remove the cover.
Fig. 150 Dipped
beam/main beam, single
headlightFig. 151 Dipped
beam/main beam, single
headlight
A1
A2A3
Fig. 152 Side lights
A1
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– Remove the bulb holder ⇒page 226, fig. 152 outwards.
– Replace the bulb by pulling it out and inserting the replacement.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.Turn signal bulb– Raise the bonnet.
– Rotate the bulb holder ⇒fig. 153 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.
Changing the rear lights (on the wing)Overview of tail lightsTail lights on side panel•Brake lights•Side lights•Turn signalAccessing the side light bulbs–Open the tailgate.
– Look for a lid with a grill behind the side lights.
A4
Fig. 153 Single turn
signal lamp
AA
Fig. 154 Side lights
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– Remove the lid with a flat screwdriver, placing it in notch ⇒page 227, fig. 154.Changing bulbs– Remove the bulb holder by pressing the clip ⇒fig. 155 and
pulling outwards.
– Replace the faulty bulb, rotating it to the left and outwards.
– To refit follow the steps in reverse order, taking special care when fitting the bulb holder.
Changing the rear lights (on the tailgate)Overview of tail lightsLights on the tailgate•Reverse lights•Side lights•Fog lightsAccessing the tailgate lights–Open the tailgate.
– On the tailgate lining there is a lid behind each light.
AA
Fig. 155 Removing the
bulb holderAB
Fig. 156 Lights on the
tailgate
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230Number plate light– Insert the flat part of a screwdriver into the special slot and
remove the number plate light from its moulding.
– Remove the connector and extract the bulb. After changing the bulb, fit the connector again.
– Place the light in its moulding, pressing the left side. Once it is fitted into place, press the right side until you hear a click.
Interior light and front reading lightsTo r e m o v e t h e g l a s s
– Insert a fine screwdriver between the casing and the glass ⇒fig. 160 .
– Carefully remove the glass, levering it to avoid possible damage.
To replace the bulbs
– Pull the bulbs outwards.
– To remove the central bulb, hold and press to one side.
Assembly
– Proceed in the reverse order, pressing gently on the outer edge of the side light.
Fig. 159 Remove the
number plate light.
Fig. 160 Front reading
light
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