2011 Seat Ibiza ST Owner's manual

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If and when
– Rotate the bulb holder ⇒ fig. 163 A
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. 
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240If and when
Changing the bulbs of AFS headlights
AFS headlight bulbs
Fig. 164 AFS headlight
bulbs
Turn signal lights
Xenon headlight (dipped beam/main beam) 
Changing the xenon bulb
The procedure for changing the bulb is the same on both sides of the vehi-
cle.
WARNING
This type of bulb should be changed at a specialised workshop.

A
B
Turn signal light bulb
Fig. 165 Turn signal
– Raise the bonnet.
– Rotate the bulb holder ⇒ fig. 165 A
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. 

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If and when
Changing the fog light bulbs
Fog lights bulb
Fig. 166 Fog lights
Fig. 167 Fog lights –
Remove the bolt ⇒ fig. 166 A
from the fog light grill with a
screwdriver.
– Subsequently, unclip the clips situated on the contour of the
grill by making a small movement of the lever.
– Remove the bolts (3x) ⇒ fig. 167 B
to remove the fog light.
– Remove the metal clip situated on the upper part of the fog
light pulling towards the exterior of the vehicle ⇒ fig. 167 C
.
Remove the bulb holder
Fig. 168 Fog lights
– Extract the connector ⇒ fig. 168 A
from the bulb.
– Rotate the bulb holder ⇒ fig. 168 A
to the left and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb holder and rotating at
the same time to the left. 
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–Installation is done in the reverse order.
– Check that the bulb functions. 
Changing the rear lights (on the wing) Overview of tail lights
Tail lights on side panel
● Brake lights
● Side lights
● Turn signal 
Accessing the side light bulbs
Fig. 169 Side lights –
Open the tailgate.
– Look for a lid with a grill behind the side lights.
– Remove the lid with a flat screwdriver, placing it in notch A
⇒ fig. 169. 
Changing bulbs
Fig. 170 Removing the
bulb holder
– Remove the bulb holder by pressing the clip B
⇒ fig. 170 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. 

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If and when
Changing the rear lights (on the tailgate) Overview of tail lights
Lights on the tailgate
● Reverse lights
● Side lights
● Fog lights 
Accessing the tailgate lights
Fig. 171 Lights on the
tailgate
– Open the tailgate.
– On the tailgate lining there is a lid behind each light.
– Remove the lid with a flat screwdriver, placing it in notch A
⇒ fig. 171. Changing bulbs
Fig. 172 Removing the
bulb holder
– Remove the bulb holder by pressing the fastening clips B
⇒ fig. 172 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. 
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Side turn signal bulbs
Fig. 173 Side turn sig-
nals
– Press the turn signal to the left or to the right to remove the
bulb.
– Remove the bulb holder from the turn signal.
– Remove the failed bulb and replace with a new bulb.
– Insert the bulb holder in the turn signal guide until it clicks into
place.
– First fit the turn signal in the opening in the chassis, fastening
the tabs 1
⇒ fig. 173, and then fit in the bulb as shown by the
arrow 2 ⇒ fig. 173. Number plate light
Fig. 174 Remove the
number plate light.
– Insert the flat part of a screwdriver into the special slot and re-
move 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. 

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If and when
Interior light and front reading lights
Fig. 175 Front reading
light
To remove the glass
– Insert a fine screwdriver between the casing and the glass
⇒ fig. 175.
– Carefully remove the glass, levering it to avoid possible dam-
age.
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. –
First fit the glass with the fastening tabs over the frame of the
switch. Next press the front part until the two long tabs click on
the support. 
Additional brake lights*
Given the difficulty involved in the replacement of this light it should be
done by the Technical Service. 
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Luggage compartment light
Fig. 176 Luggage com-
partment light
Fig. 177 Luggage com-
partment light
– Extract the tulip shaped fitting by pressing on the inside edge
of this -arrow- using the flat side of a screwdriver ⇒ fig. 176.–
Press the bulb sideways and remove it from its housing
⇒ fig. 177. 
Jump-starting
Jump leads
The jump lead must have a sufficient wire cross section. If the engine fails to start because of a discharged battery, the battery can
be connected to the battery of another vehicle to start the engine.
Jump leads
Jump leads must comply with standard DIN 72553 (see manufacturer's doc-
umentation). The wire cross section must be at least 25 mm 2
for petrol en-
gines and at least 35 mm 2
for diesel engines.
Note
● The vehicles must not touch each other, otherwise electricity could flow
as soon as the positive terminals are connected.
● The discharged battery must be properly connected to the vehicle elec-
trical system. 