2010 Seat Ibiza ST technical specifications

Lights and visibility99
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Note
If not all the vehicle doors are closed, the interior lights will be switched off
after approx. 10 minutes, providing the key has been removed and the cour-
tesy light position selected. This prevents the battery from discharging.Front reading light*Switching on the reading light

Press the corresponding button ⇒fig. 60to switch on the reading light.
Switching the reading lights off

Press the corresponding button to switch the reading light off.
Luggage compartment light*The light is activated when the tailgate is open, even when the ignition and
lights are turned off. For this reason, ensure that the tailgate is always
closed.VisibilitySun visorsThe sun visors for the driver and the front passenger can be pulled out of their
central supports and turned towards the doors in the direction of the arrow
⇒ fig. 61 . Never pull them downwards.
The driver sun visor has compartments for cards, and the passenger sun visor
has a vanity mirror with a cover*.
Fig. 60 Front reading
light
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Fig. 61 Sun visor on the
driver side
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Lights and visibility101
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WARNING
•Worn and dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and safety levels while
driving.•In cold conditions, you should not use the wash / wipe system unless
you have warmed the windscreen with the heating and ventilation system.
The washer fluid could otherwise freeze on the windscreen and obscure
your view of the road.•Always note the corresponding warnings on ⇒page 198.Caution
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blades are not frozen to the
glass before using the wipers for the first time. If you switch on the wipers
when the wiper blades are frozen to the windscreen, you could damage both
the wiper blades and the wiper motor.
Note
•The windscreen wipers will only work when the ignition is switched on.•The heat output of the heated jets* is controlled automatically when the
ignition is switched on, depending upon the outside temperature.•In certain versions of vehicles with alarms, the windscreen wiper will only
work in interval/rain sensor mode when the ignition is on and the bonnet
closed.•When the interval wipe function is on, the intervals are directly propor-
tional to the speed. This way, the higher the vehicle speed the shorter the
intervals.•If you stop the vehicle with the windscreen wiper in position 1 or 2, it will
automatically change to a lower position speed. The set speed will be
resumed when the vehicle pulls away.
Rain sensor*
The rain sensor controls the frequency of the windscreen
wiper intervals, depending on the amount of rain.Switching on the rain sensor
– Move the windscreen wipe r lever into position ⇒fig. 63 .
– Move the control to the left or right to set the sensitivity of the rain sensor. Control to the right: highly sensitive. Control to the
left: less sensitive.The rain sensor is part of the interval wipe function. You will have to switch
t h e r a i n s e n s o r b a ck o n i f y o u s w i tch o f f t h e i g n i t i o n . T h i s is d o n e b y s wi t ch i n g
the interval wipe function off and back on.
Fig. 63 Windscreen wiper
leverA1
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Lights and visibility103
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Headlight washer*
The headlight washers clean the headlight lenses.The headlight washers are activated automatically when the windscreen
washer is used and the windscreen wiper lever is pulled towards the steering
wheel for at least 1.5 seconds – provided the dipped beam headlights or
main beams are switched on. Clean off stubborn dirt (insects, etc.) from the
headlights at regular intervals, for instance when filling the fuel tank.
Note
•To ensure that the headlight washers work properly in winter, keep the
nozzle holders in the bumper free of snow and remove any ice with a de-icer
spray.•To remove water, the windscreen wipers will be activated from time to
time, the headlight wipers will be activated every three cycles.Rear view mirrorsAdjusting the rear view mirrorsBefore beginning any journey, adjust the rear view mirrors for correct
visibility.
Interior mirror
It is dangerous to drive if you cannot see clearly through the
rear window.Manual anti-dazzle function for interior mirror
In the basic mirror position, the lever at the bottom edge of the mirror should
be at the front. Pull the lever to the back to select the anti-dazzle function.Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror*
The automatic anti-dazzle function can be switched on and off
as desired.Switching off the anti-dazzle function
– Press button ⇒fig. 65 . Indicator lamp goes off.
Fig. 65 Automatic anti-
dazzle interior mirror.
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Lights and visibility105
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– The mirrors demist for some minutes to prevent draining the
battery.
– If necessary, press the button again to repeat the function.
– The exterior mirror heating is not activated with temperatures above 20 °C.
Folding in exterior mirrors*
–Turn the control ⇒page 104, fig. 66 to position
 to fold in the
exterior mirrors. You should always fold in the exterior mirrors if
you are driving through an automa tic car wash. This will help
prevent damage.
Folding exterior mirrors back out to the extended position*
– Turn the knob to position L or R to fold the exterior mirrors back out ⇒ .
WARNING
•Convex or aspheric mirrors increase the field of vision however the
objects appear smaller and further away in the mirrors. If you use these
mirrors to estimate the distance to vehicles behind you when changing
lane, you could make a mistake. Risk of accident.•If possible, use the rear view mirror to estimate distances to vehicles
behind you.•Make sure that you do not get your finger trapped between the mirror
and the mirror base when folding back the mirrors. Risk of injury!For the sake of the environment
The exterior mirror heating should be switched off when it is no longer
needed. Otherwise, it is an unnecessary fuel waste.
Note
•If the electrical adjustment ever fails to operate, the mirrors can be
adjusted by hand by lightly pressing the edge of the mirror glass.•In vehicles with electric exterior mirrors, the following points should be
observed: if, due to an external force (e.g. a knock while manoeuvring), the
adjustment of the mirror housing is altered, the mirror will have to be
completely folded electrically. D o n o t r e a d j us t t h e m i r r o r h o us i n g b y ha n d , a s
this will interfere with the mirror adjuster function.•The rear view mirrors can be adjusted separately or simultaneously, as
described before.•The fold-in function on the exterior mirrors is not active at speeds over 40
km/h.
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Seats and storage compartments107
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Head restraintsCorrect adjustment of head restraints
Properly adjusted head restraints are an important part of
passenger protection and can reduce the risk of injuries in
most accident situations.
– Adjust the head restraint so that the top is at the same level as
the top of your head or as close as possible to the same level as
the top of your head, at least at eye level ⇒fig. 67 and ⇒ fig. 68.Adjusting the head restraints ⇒page 108
WARNING
•Travelling with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted
increases the risk of severe injuries.•Improperly adjusted head restraints could lead to death in the event of
a collision or accident.•Incorrectly adjusted head restraints also increase the risk of injury
during sudden or unexpected driving or braking manoeuvres.•The head restraints must always be adjusted according to the
passenger’s height.
Fig. 67 Front view: head
restraints and seat belts
correctly adjusted
Fig. 68 Side view: head
restraints and seat belts
correctly adjusted
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Seats and storage compartments109
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•When fitting the head restraints again, insert the tubes as far as possible
into the guides without pressing the button. Front seatsAdjustment of the front seats Adjusting the seat forwards and backwards
– Pull up the grip and move the seat forwards or backwards.
– Then release the grip and move the seat further until the catch engages.
Adjusting seat height
– Pull the lever up or push down (several times if necessary) from its home position. This adjust s the seat height in stages. Adjusting the backrest angle
– Take your weight off the backrest and turn the hand wheel.
WARNING
•Never adjust the driver or front passenger seat while the vehicle is in
motion. While adjusting your seat, you will assume an incorrect sitting
position. Risk of fatal accidents. Adjust the driver or front passenger seat
only when the vehicle is stationary.•To reduce the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger in case of
a sudden braking or an accident, ne ver drive with the backrest tilted
towards the rear. The maximum protection of the seat belt can be achieved
only when the backrests are in an upright position and the driver and front
passenger have properly adjusted their seat belts. The further the back-
rests are tilted to the rear, the greater the risk of injury due to improper
positioning of the belt web!•Exercise caution when securing the seat height into forwards/back-
wards position. Injuries can be caused if the seat height is adjusted
without due care and attention.•To move the seat lengthways, pull upwards and not sideways on the
lever, as the force exerted on it in this position could damage it.
Fig. 70 Front left seat
controls
A1
A1
A2
A3
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Seats and storage compartments111
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Rear seatsFolding down rear seats
Folding seat down
– Remove the head restraint ⇒page 108.
– Pull the front edge of the seat cushion ⇒fig. 72 upwards in
the direction of the arrow.
– Lift the cushion forwards in the direction of the arrow.
– Pull the release button ⇒fig. 73 in the direction of the arrow and
fold the backrest forwards
– Insert the head restraints in the spaces on the rear of the seat cushion which are visible when the seat cushion is lowered.
Folding seat forward
– Remove the head restraints from the spaces in the seat cushion.
– Lift the backrest, before securing it, replace the head restraints in
the seat cushion, and then click the seat correctly onto the
locking rails.
– Once the backrest is locked, pull on the central seat belt or directly on the backrest to check that the backrest has properly
engaged in position.
– Check that the position lever is in neutral position.
– Lower the cushion and push it backwards below the seat belt
buckles.
– Press the front part of the cushion downwards.
Fig. 72 Folding up the
rear seat cushionFig. 73 Button for
unlocking the rear back-
rest
A1
A2
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Seats and storage compartments113
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Note
•The storage compartment cooling is only activated when the air condi-
tioning is running with the cooling mode selected.•We recommend you switch off the compartment cooling if the air condi-
tioner is on heating mode.Storage compartment on the driver side
There is an storage compartment on the driver side
Navigator bracket on dash panel*
Your vehicle can be equipped with a portable navigator
mounting bracket.
Fig. 75 Driver side
compartment
Fig. 76 Mounting bracket
for navigator on dash
panel.F i g . 7 7 B r a c k e t w i t h o p e n
cover for placing the navi-
gator.
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