2011 Seat Ibiza 5D steering

212Checking and refilling levels
Wear indicators
The original tyres on your vehicle have 1.6 mm high “tread wear indicators”
⇒  fig. 134, running across the tread. Depending on the make, there will be
6 to 8 of them evenly spaced around the tyre. Markings on the tyre sidewall
(for instance the letters “TWI” or other symbols) indicate the positions of
the tread wear indicators. The minimum tread depth required by law is
1.6 mm (measured in the tread grooves next to the tread wear indicators).
Worn tyres must be replaced. Different figures may apply in export countries
⇒ 
.
Tyre pressure
Incorrect tyre pressure causes premature wear and could cause tyre blow-
out. For this reason, the tyre pressure should be checked at least once per
month ⇒ page 211.
Driving style
Fast cornering, heavy acceleration and hard braking all increase tyre wear.
Changing wheels around
If the front tyres are worn considerably more than the rear ones it is advisa-
ble to change them around as shown ⇒ fig. 135. All the tyres will then last
for about the same time.
Wheel balance
The wheels on new vehicles are balanced. However, various factors encoun-
tered in normal driving can cause them to become unbalanced, which re-
sults in steering vibration.
Unbalanced wheels should be rebalanced, as they otherwise cause exces-
sive wear on steering, suspension and tyres. A wheel must also be reba-
lanced when a new tyre is fitted.
Incorrect wheel alignment
Incorrect wheel alignment causes excessive tyre wear, impairing the safety
of the vehicle. If tyres show excessive wear, you should have the wheel
alignment checked by an Authorised Service Centre.
WARNING
There is a serious danger of accidents if a tyre bursts during driving!
● The tyres must be replaced at the latest when the tread wear indica-
tors are worn ⇒ page 212. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
Worn tyres do not grip well at high speeds on wet roads. There is also a
greater risk of aquaplaning.
● At continuously high speeds, a tyre with insufficient pressure flexes
more. This causes it to overheat. This can cause tread separation and tyre
blow-out. Risk of accident. Always observe the recommended tyre pres-
sures.
● If tyres show excessive wear, you should have the running gear
checked by an Authorised Service Centre.
● Keep chemicals such as oil, fuel and brake fluid away from tyres.
● Damaged wheels and tyres must be replaced immediately!
For the sake of the environment
Under-inflated tyres will increase fuel consumption. 
New tyres and wheels
New tyres and wheels have to be run in.
The tyres and wheel rims are an essential part of the vehicle's design. The
tyres and rims approved by SEAT are specially matched to the characteris-
tics of the vehicle and make a major contribution to good road holding and
safe handling ⇒ 
.
Tyres should be replaced at least in pairs and not individually (i.e. both front
tyres or both rear tyres together). A knowledge of tyre designations makes it
easier to choose the correct tyres. Radial tyres have the tyre designations
marked on the sidewall, for example: 

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If and when
Note
● If a newly replaced fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical sys-
tem must be checked by a specialised workshop as soon as possible.
● If you replace a fuse with higher-rating fuse, you could cause damage to
another location in the electrical system.
● Always keep some spare fuses in the vehicle. These are available from
SEAT dealers. 
Fuses on left side of dash panel
Fuses
NumberConsumerAmps1Power steering/Engine operation/Flow meter7,5
2
Diagnostics/Heater/Autoclimate/Climatronic/
Electric anti-dazzle mirror/Navigator/Air condi-
tioning pressure switch/ Climate fan/AFS Control
unit/Coming home relay/Soundaktor/CCS
10
3Petrol engine control unit/Diesel engine control
unit/Relay coils/Engine operation/Bi-turbo fuel
control unit5
4ABS-ESP Control unit/RKA Switch/Gateway con-
trol unit/ESP Relay/Rotation sensor10
5Reverse light/Heating nozzles106Instrument panel57Retro fog light/Start-Stop relays7,5
8Paddle levers on steering wheel for automatic
gearbox2
9Headlight lever/Windscreen wiper switch1010BCM Electronic control unit power supply511Airbag control unit5
NumberConsumerAmps12Automatic gearbox/ LPG system1013Exterior mirror control514Left-hand AFS headlights1515Right-hand AFS headlights1516Vacant 17Number plate light518Clean pump7,519Electronic control unit520Indicators/Brake lights1521Lights control, instrument panel522Heated mirrors5
23Engine injection module/ Rain sensor/ Automat-
ic gear lever/ Main petrol relay7,5
24Luggage compartment light, interior light, glove
compartment light10
25Parking aid526Towing hook 27Headlight control528Lambda probe1029Vacuum pump/LPG power supply15, 20 a)
30Engine solenoid coils/Additional heating relay/
Pressure sensor/AKF Valve15
31Petrol engine operation/Glow plugs/Relay coil/
Electric fan/Secondary water pump relay10
32Engine control unit15, 20,
30 b)
33Clutch switch sensor/Additional heating relay
coil/ Servo sensor5
34Fuel control unit / Vacuum pump1535Vacant

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NumberConsumerAmps36Main beam headlight, right10, 15c)37Main beam headlight, left10, 15c)38Engine heater3039Vacant 4012 Volt Input/Cigarette lighter1541Heated seats control unit / Cup Holder2542Horn2043Panorama sunroof3044Windscreen wipers2045Heated rear window30
46Radio / Bluetooth / USB + AUX-In / DC-DC con-
verter for Start-Stop20
47Climatronic / autoclima / Gateway / Diagnosis /
Automatic gearbox (ZSS lock)5
48Locking unit2549Electric windows (front)2550Rear electric windows3051Automatic gearbox control unit2552Alarm15
53Electro-kinetic pump relay/bi-turbo fuel control
unit15
54Reverse light for automatic gearbox/ Fog light /
Cornering light15
55Transformer on15, 20b)56Rear window wiper1057Dipped beam headlights (right side) / Daylight1558Dipped beam headlights (to the left) / Daylight15a)
If it is LPG.
b) Ampere rating according to motorisation.
c) If it has Start-Stop or not. Fuses below steering wheel in relay holder
PTC fuses
NumberConsumerAmps1Supplementary electrical heating using air402Supplementary electrical heating using air403Supplementary electrical heating using air40
AUX 1 Fuses
NumberConsumerAmps
1Left daytime light AFS lamp15, 20
a)Navigator, Bluetooth, MDI, radio control lever20
2Right daytime light AFS lamp15, 20a)Instrument panel / ESP relay53Headlight washer pump20a)
If it has Start-Stop or not.
AUX 3 Fuses
NumberConsumerAmps1Trailer control unit152Trailer control unit203Trailer control unit20

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If and when
Towing and tow-starting
Tow-starting*
The use of jump leads is preferable to tow-starting.
We recommend that you do not tow-start your vehicle. Jump-start-
ing is preferable ⇒ page 240.
However, if your vehicle has to be tow-started:
– Engage the 2nd or the 3rd gear.
– Keep the clutch pressed down.
– Switch the ignition on.
– Once both vehicles are moving, release the clutch.
– As soon as the engine starts, press the clutch and move the
gear lever into neutral. This helps to prevent driving into the
towing vehicle.
WARNING
The risk of accidents is high when tow-starting. The vehicle being towed
can easily collide with the towing vehicle.
CAUTION
When tow-starting, fuel could enter the catalytic converter and damage it. Comments
Please observe the following points if you use a tow-rope:
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
–
Drive slowly at first until the tow-rope is taut. Then accelerate
gradually.
– Begin and change gears cautiously. If you are driving an auto-
matic vehicle, accelerate gently.
– Remember that the brake servo and power steering are not
working in the vehicle you are towing. Brake sooner than nor-
mal and pressing the pedal gently.
Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle
– Ensure that the tow-rope remains taut at all times when towing.
Tow-rope or tow-bar
It is easier and safer to tow a vehicle with a tow-bar. You should only use a
tow-rope if you do not have a tow-bar.
A tow-rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the loading on both vehicles.
It is advisable to use a tow-rope made of synthetic fibre or similarly elastic
material.
Attach the tow-rope or the tow-bar only to the towing eyes provided or a
towing bracket.
Driving style
Towing requires some experience, especially when using a tow-rope. Both
drivers should be familiar with the technique required for towing. Inexper-
ienced drivers should not attempt to tow. 
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Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle and take care to avoid jerking
the tow-rope. When towing on an unpaved road, there is always a risk of
overloading and damaging the anchorage points.
The ignition of the vehicle being towed must be switched on to prevent the
steering wheel from locking and also to allow the use of the turn signals,
horn, windscreen wipers and washers.
As the brake servo does not work if the engine is not running, you must ap-
ply considerably more pressure to the brake pedal than you normally would.
As the power assisted steering does not work if the engine is not running,
you will need more strength to steer than you normally would.
Towing vehicles with an automatic gearbox
● Put the selector lever into position “N”.
● Do not drive faster than 50 km/h.
● Do not tow further than 50 km.
● If a breakdown vehicle is used, the vehicle must be towed with the front
wheels raised.
Note
● Observe legal requirements when towing or tow-starting.
● Switch on the hazard warning lights of both vehicles. However, observe
any regulations to the contrary.
● For technical reasons, vehicles with an automatic gearbox must not be
tow-started.
● If damage to your vehicle means that there is no lubricant in the gear-
box, you must raise the drive wheels while the vehicle is being towed.
● If the vehicle has to be towed more than 50 km, the front wheels should
be raised during towing, and towing should be carried out by a qualified
person. ●
The steering wheel is locked when the vehicle has no electrical power.
The vehicle must then be towed with the front wheels raised. Towing should
be carried out by a qualified person.
● The towing eye should always be kept in the vehicle. 
Towing eyesFig. 170 Fitting the tow-
ing eye to front rear of
the vehicle
Fitting the towing eye
– Take the towing ring from the on-board tool set.
– Remove the front cover by pressing down on its left-hand side.
For FR finishes, press down and pull outwards.
– Bolt the eye to its limit to the left, in the direction of the arrow
⇒ fig. 170. 

Dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Dash panel cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Deactivating front passenger airbagSafety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Deactivating the airbag Front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Diesel engine Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Diesel engine particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Differential lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Differential lock fault (EDL) Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Dipped beam headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Disposal Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Seat belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Door lock cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Door release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Doors Childproof locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Double headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Double headlight bulb change dipped beam headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
main beam headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
side light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Driver see Correct sitting position . . . . . . . 10, 11, 12 Driveshaft differential
XDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Drive wheel traction control system . . . . . . . . 163
Driving Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Economically / Environmentally friendly . 170
With a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173, 174
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Driving safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Duplicate keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Dust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Dynamic headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . 97
E
Economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
EDL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Electrical sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Electro-hydraulic steering Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Electronic differential lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Electronic Stability Programme . . . . . . . . . 68, 164 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Emission control system Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Engine
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Engine compartment Working in the engine compartment . . . . 194
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Engine fault Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Engine management Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Engine oil Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Checking engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Engine oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Engine oil pressure Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Environmental friendliness . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Environmentally friendly driving . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Environmental tip Avoiding pollution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68, 164 see also Electronic Stability Programme . . 137
Exhaust gas purification system . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
External aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
F
Fabric trim cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
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Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Speed selector lever lockWarning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Start-Stop Activating and deactivating . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Starting petrol engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Starting Petrol engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139, 140 After the fuel tank has been run dry . . . . . 140
Steam jets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Steering column controls Audio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Steering wheel height adjustment . . . . . . . . . 136
Storage compartment Front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Front right seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Sun visor Sliding/tilting sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Switch Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Rear window heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Switches Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Sliding/tilting sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Switching off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 T
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Emergency opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Tank Fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Reserve indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
TCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
TCS (Traction control system) Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Technical modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
The danger of not using the seat belt . . . . . . . . 21
Tightening torque of wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . 249
Tilting sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Tire Mobility System (tyre repair kit) . . . . . . . . 222
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Top Tether system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173, 248
Towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Towing bracket, fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Towing eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Towing eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Tow starting Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Traction control system Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Trailer turn signals Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Trailer weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Two-way radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Tyre Mobility System (tyre repair kit) . . . . . . . . 217
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Tyre pressure warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217, 222
Tyres and wheels Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Tyres service life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Tyres tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Tyres with directional tread pattern . . . . . . . . 210
U
Underbody protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
V
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Vehicle data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Vehicle interior heating or cooling system . . . 130
Vehicle modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Vehicle paintwork Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Products for vehicle maintenance . . . . . . . 175
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