2011 Seat Ibiza SC belt

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Seats and storage compartments
Rear seats
Folding down rear seats
Fig. 73 Folding up the
rear seat cushion
Fig. 74 Button for un-
locking the rear backrest Folding seat down
–
Remove the head restraint ⇒ page 112.
– Pull the front edge of the seat cushion ⇒ fig. 73 1
upwards in
the direction of the arrow.
– Lift the cushion 2
forwards in the direction of the arrow.
– Pull the release button ⇒ fig. 74 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 cush-
ion.
– 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 di-
rectly 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. 
Safety FirstOperating InstructionsPractical TipsTechnical Specifications

116Seats and storage compartments
On split rear seats 1)
the backrest and cushion can be lowered and raised re-
spectively in two sections.
WARNING
● Please be careful when folding back the backrest! Injuries can be
caused if the seat height is adjusted without due care and attention.
● Do no trap or damage seat belts when raising the backrest.
● After raising the backrest, check it has engaged properly in position.
Do this by pulling on the central seat belt or directly on the backrest and
check that the position lever is in the neutral position.
● The three point automatic seat belt only works correctly when the
backrest of the central seat is correctly engaged.
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1) Optional equipment

142Driving
Start-Stop function conditions
● The driver seat belt must be buckled.
● The engine hood must be closed.
● The engine must be at operating temperature
● The steering wheel must be straight.
● The vehicle must be on flat ground.
● The vehicle must not be in reverse.
● A trailer must not be connected.
● The temperature of the passenger compartment must be within the con-
venience limits ( AC
button should be selected).
● The windscreen de-mist function must be off.
● If in an increase in airflow is not requested.
● The temperature must not be set to HI or LO.
● The driver door must be closed.
● The diesel particulate filter must not be in regeneration mode, for diesel
engines.
● The battery charge must not be low for the next start.
● The battery temperature must be between -1 °C and 55 °C.
Start-Stop function interruption
In the following situations, the Start-Stop function will be interrupted and
the engine will automatically start:
● The vehicle starts moving.
● The brake pedal is pressed several times in a row.
● The battery has been discharged excessively.
● The Start-Stop System is manually deactivated.
● The windscreen de-mist function is turned on.
● The temperature of the passenger compartment exceeds the conven-
ience limits ( AC
button).
● If the airflow is increased by more than 3 presses. ●
Temperature setting HI or LO is selected.
● The engine coolant temperature is insufficient.
● The alternator is faulty, for example the V-belt has ruptured.
● If any of the conditions described in the previous section are not fulfil-
led.
WARNING
Never allow the vehicle to move with the engine off for any reason. You
could lose control of your vehicle. This could cause an accident and seri-
ous injury.
● The brake servo does not work with the engine off. You need more
force to stop the vehicle.
● Power steering does not work when the engine is not running. That is
why it is much more difficult to turn the steering wheel.
● Disconnect the Start-Stop system when driving through water (ford-
ing streams, etc.).
Note
● For vehicles with the Start-Stop function and a manual gearbox, when
the engine is started, the clutch must be pressed.
● When the conditions for the Start-Stop function are not fulfilled, the in-
strument panel displays the Start-Stop indicator dimmed.
● If the steering wheel is turned more than 270°, it will not be possible to
start the vehicle again. To start the vehicle, straighten the steering wheel so
that it is turned less than 270°. 

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Driving
● The wiper starts if the windscreen washer is on.
● The parking distance warning system switches on.*
N - Neutral (idling)
If this position is selected, the gearbox is in neutral. Power is not transmit-
ted to the wheels and the engine does not have a braking function.
Never use the N position to drive down a hill. The engine does not function
as a brake and the brakes are subjected to excessive stain.
You could damage the automatic gearbox if you drive down hills with the
gear lever in position N and the engine switched off.
D - Drive (forward)
In this position the gearbox automatically changes to a lower or higher gear,
according to the engine's requirements, the driving style and speed. The
braking effect of the engine when driving downhill is very limited when the
selector is in this position. The instrument panel displays the selected gear
as well as the selector lever in position D.
If position N has been selected and you wish to select D, you must press the
foot brake if the vehicle is stationary, or travelling at under 5 km/h.
S - Standard driving position (Sport programme)
When the selector lever is in position S, it will automatically change up into
a higher gear later, and change down into a low gear, if compared with posi-
tion D. This way, it is possible to take full advantage of the engine reserve
power, depending on the engine demand, driving style and speed. The
braking effect of the engine when driving downhill is very limited. On the
instrument panel display the selected gear is shown as well as the selector
lever to position S.
To select gear range S, press the lock button on the selector lever.
WARNING
If the vehicle moves with no control, an accident and serious injury may
occur.
● As a driver, you should never leave your vehicle if the engine is run-
ning and a gear is engaged. If you have to leave your vehicle while the
engine is running, you must always apply the handbrake and engage
parking lock P.
● If the engine is running and if D or R are engaged, you will need to
hold the vehicle stopped by depressing footbrake down. The car would
creep forward as the power transmission is not fully interrupted even
when the engine is idling.
● Never accelerate when moving the selector gear or you may cause an
accident.
● Never move the selector lever to “R” or “P” when driving. Risk of acci-
dent.
● Before driving down a very steep slope, reduce your speed and shift
to first gear.
● Always hold the vehicle on the foot brake if you stop on hills. Other-
wise, the vehicle could roll back.
● Never allow the brake to rub and do not use the brake pedal too often
or for long periods. Constant braking will cause the brakes to overheat
and will considerably reduce the brake effect. This increases the braking
distance and could cause the brake system to fail.
WARNING
Never switch the engine off until the vehicle is stationary. You could lose
control of your vehicle. This could cause an accident and serious injury.
● The airbags and belt tensioners do not work when the ignition is
switched off. 
Safety FirstOperating InstructionsPractical TipsTechnical Specifications

182Vehicle maintenance and cleaning
etc. so a degree of care is required in everyday use and when looking after
the leather.
Dust and grit in the pores and seams can scratch and damage the surface. If
the vehicle is under solar radiation for long periods, the leather should be
protected to prevent it from fading. However, slight colour variations in
high-quality natural leather are normal.
CAUTION
● Do not use solvents, wax polish, shoe cream, spot removers or similar
products on leather.
● To avoid damage, stubborn stains should be removed by a specialised
workshop. 
Seat belt cleaning
A dirty belt may not work properly.
Check all seat belts regularly and keep them clean.
Seat belt cleaning
– Pull the dirty seat belt right out and unroll it.
– Clean dirty seat belts with a gentle soap solution.
– Allow it to dry.
– Do not roll the seat belt up until it is dry.
If large stains form on the belts, it will not retract correctly into the automat-
ic belt retractor.
WARNING
● Do not use chemical cleaning agents on the seat belts, as this can im-
pair the strength of the webbing. Ensure that belts do not come into con-
tact with corrosive fluids.
● Check the condition of the seat belts at regular intervals. If you notice
that the belt webbing, fittings, retractor mechanism or buckle of any of
the belts is damaged, the belt must be replaced by a specialist work-
shop.
● Do not attempt to repair a damaged seat belt yourself. The seat belts
must not be removed or modified in any way.
CAUTION
After cleaning, allow seat belts to dry completely before rolling them up.
Otherwise, the belt retractors could become damaged. 

194Checking and refilling levels
WARNING
All work on the engine or in the engine compartment, e.g. checking and
refilling fluids, involves the danger of injury and scalding as well as the
risk of accident or fire.
● Never open the bonnet if you see steam, smoke or coolant escaping
from the engine compartment. Otherwise, there is a risk of sustaining
burns. Wait until no more steam or coolant is emitted, then allow the en-
gine to cool before carefully opening the bonnet.
● Switch off the engine and remove the key from the ignition.
● Apply the handbrake and move the gear lever to neutral or selector
lever to position P.
● Keep children away from the vehicle.
● Never touch hot engine parts. There is a risk of burns.
● Never spill liquids on a hot engine or on a hot exhaust gas system.
This is a fire hazard.
● Avoid causing short-circuits in the electrical system, particularly at
the points where the jump leads are attached ⇒ page 241. The battery
could explode.
● Never touch the radiator fan. It is temperature controlled and could
start automatically, even when the engine has been switched off and the
key removed from the ignition!
● Do not unscrew the cap on the expansion tank when the engine is
hot. If the coolant is hot, the cooling system will be pressurised!
● Protect face, hands and arms by covering the cap with a large, thick
cloth to protect against escaping coolant and steam.
● Always make sure you have not left any objects, such as cleaning
cloths and tools, in the engine compartment.
● If you have to work underneath the vehicle, you must use suitable
stands additionally to support the vehicle, there is a risk of accident!. A
hydraulic jack is insufficient for securing the vehicle and there is a risk of
injury.WARNING (Continued)
● If any work has to be performed when the engine is started or with
the engine running, there is an additional, potentially fatal, safety risk
from the rotating parts, such as the drive belts, alternator, radiator fan,
etc., and from the high-voltage ignition system. You should also observe
the following points:
–Never touch the electrical wiring of the ignition system.
– Ensure that jewellery, loose clothing and long hair do not get trap-
ped in rotating engine parts. Danger of death. Before starting any
work remove jewellery, tie back and cover hair, and wear tight-fitting
clothes.
– Never accelerate with a gear engaged without taking the necessary
precautions. The vehicle could move, even if the handbrake is ap-
plied. Danger of death.
● If work has to be carried out on the fuel system or on electrical com-
ponents, you must observe the following safety notes in addition to the
above warnings:
–Always disconnect the battery. The vehicle must be unlocked when
this is done, otherwise the alarm will be triggered.
– Do not smoke.
– Never work near naked flames.
– Always have a fire extinguisher on hand.
CAUTION
When topping up service fluids, make sure not to mistake them. Using the
wrong fluids could cause serious malfunctions and engine damage!
For the sake of the environment
Service fluids leaks are harmful to the environment. For this reason you
should make regular checks on the ground underneath your vehicle. If you
find spots of oil or other fluids, have your vehicle inspected in a specialised
workshop. 

Index
A
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Acoustic signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Acoustic warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Adaptive headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
AFS headlight bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Airbag covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Air conditioner Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Air conditioning* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Air outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Air recirculation Semi-automatic air conditioning . . . . . . . . 130
Air recirculation mode Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Alarm system Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Alternator Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Anti-freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Anti-theft wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Aquaplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Aspects to note before setting off . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror Deactivating the anti-dazzle function . . . . 107
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror* Activating the anti-dazzle function . . . . . . 107
Automatic car washing tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Kick-down feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Selector lever positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Automatic lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Automatic windscreeen wiper/washer . . . . . . 103
Auxiliary audio input connection: AUX . . . . . . 122
AUX input connection/USB* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
B
Ball coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Battery Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Winter conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Before setting off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Biodiesel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161, 166
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Braking distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Bulb change double headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Single headlight bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Bulb changes General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Bulb defect Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101, 136
C
Car care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Car phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
CCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
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D
Danger of fitting a child seat on the front pas- senger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Dash panel cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Deactivating front passenger airbag Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Deactivating the airbag Front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Diesel engine Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Diesel engine particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Differential lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Differential lock fault (EDL) Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Dipped beam headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Disposal Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Seat belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Door lock cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Door release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Doors warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Double headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Double headlight bulb change dipped beam headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
main beam headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
side light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Driver
see Correct sitting position . . . . . . . 10, 11, 12
Driveshaft differential XDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Drive wheels traction control system . . . . . . . 162
Driving Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Economically / Environmentally friendly . 168
With a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171, 172
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Driving safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Duplicate keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Dust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Dynamic headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . 96
E
Economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
EDL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Electrical sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Electro-hydraulic steering Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Electronic differential lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Electronic Stability Programme . . . . . . . . . 69, 163 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Emission control system
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Engine Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Engine compartment Working in the engine compartment . . . . 193
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Engine fault Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Engine management Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Checking engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Engine oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Engine oil pressure Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Environmental friendliness . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Environmentally friendly driving . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Environmental tip Avoiding pollution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69, 163 see also Electronic Stability Programme . . 136
Exhaust gas purification system . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
External aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
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