2012 Seat Ibiza SC light

236If and when
Changing the fog light bulbs
Fog light bulb
Fig. 157 Fog light
Fig. 158 Fog light –
Remove the bolt ⇒ Fig. 157 A
from the fog light grille with a
screwdriver.
– Subsequently, remove the clips located on the edge of the grill
with gentle leverage.
– Remove the bolts (3x) ⇒ Fig. 158 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. 158 C
.
Remove the bulb holder
Fig. 159 Fog light
– Remove connector ⇒ Fig. 159 A
from the bulb.
– Turn bulb holder ⇒ Fig. 159 B
to the left and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb holder and turning it
anticlockwise at the same time. 

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– Installation involves the above steps in reverse sequence.
– Check that the bulb works properly. 
Changing the rear, side and interior light
bulbs Summary of LED tail lights
LEDS
● Brake lights
● Side lights
Bulbs
● Rear fog light
● Reversing light
● Turn signal Tail lights
Fig. 160 Left tail light
Fig. 161 Right tail light
Turn signals
Side and brake
Side 
A
BC
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Retro-fog light (left tail light)
Reverse light (right tail light)
Note
In countries driving on the right (left-driving), both D and E headlights are
placed the other way round (Retro-fog light on driver side and reverse light
on passenger side). 
Access to tail lights
Fig. 162 Access to tail
lights
– Open the rear lid.
– Turn the bolt in the direction of the arrow, by hand or with a
screwdriver ⇒ 
Fig. 162.
– Remove the tail light, by pulling it outwards. 
D
EChanging bulbs on tail lights
Fig. 163 Changing bulbs
on tail lights
Fig. 164 Changing bulbs
on tail lights
– Remove the connector from housing A
⇒ Fig. 162.
– Remove the bulb holder, separating it from the casing. To do
this, press tabs B
in the direction of the arrows
⇒ Fig. 163.

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– Once the bulb holder has been removed, press downwards in
the direction of the arrow 1
and at the same time, turn in the
direction of the arrow 2 ⇒ Fig. 164.
Changing bulbs. LED lamps
Carry out the same operations as in lights fitted with bulbs.
If necessary, remove the socket, as if it were a bulb.
If the brake light and/or side light with LEDs have to be replaced, the tail
light must be replaced. 
Side turn signal bulbs
Fig. 165 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. 165, and then fit in the bulb as shown by the
arrow 2 ⇒ Fig. 165. 
Number plate light
– Insert the flat part of a screwdriver into the special slot and re-
move the bulb.
– Remove the bulb holder, by turning it until it is free.
– Change the bulb.
– Replace the bulb holder, by turning it until it fits fully.
– Fit the light into the space and press until you hear a “click”. 
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Interior light and front reading light
Fig. 166 Front reading
light
To remove the glass
– Insert a fine screwdriver between the casing and the glass
⇒ Fig. 166.
– 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 light*
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. 167 Luggage com-
partment light
Fig. 168 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. 167.–
Press the bulb sideways and remove it from its housing
⇒ Fig. 168. 
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 cable manufactur-
er's instructions). The wire cross section must be at least 25 mm 2
for petrol
engines 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 on-board net-
work. 
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Starting
5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the boosting battery and let it run at idling speed.
6. Start the engine of the vehicle with the flat battery and wait two or three minutes until the engine is “running”.
Removing the jump leads
7. Before you remove the jump leads, switch off the dipped beam headlights (if they are switched on).
8. Turn on the heater blower and heated rear window in the vehi- cle with the flat battery. This helps minimise voltage peaks
which are generated when the leads are disconnected.
9. When the engine is running, disconnect the leads in reverse or- der to the details given above.
Connect the battery clamps so they have good metal-to-metal contact with
the battery terminals.
If the engine fails to start, switch off the starter after about 10 seconds and
try again after about half a minute.
WARNING
● Please note the safety warnings referring to working in the engine
compartment ⇒ page 193, Working in the engine compartment.
● The battery providing assistance must have the same voltage as the
flat battery (12V) and approximately the same capacity (see imprint on
battery). Failure to comply could result in an explosion.
WARNING (Continued)
● Never use jump leads when one of the batteries is frozen. Danger of
explosion! Even after the battery has thawed, battery acid could leak and
cause chemical burns. If a battery freezes, it should be replaced.
● Keep sparks, flames and lighted cigarettes away from batteries, dan-
ger of explosion. Failure to comply could result in an explosion.
● Observe the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the jump
leads.
● Do not connect the negative cable from the other vehicle directly to
the negative terminal of the flat battery. The gas emitted from the battery
could be ignited by sparks. Danger of explosion.
● Do not attach the negative cable from the other vehicle to parts of the
fuel system or to the brake line.
● The non-insulated parts of the battery clamps must not be allowed to
touch. The jump lead attached to the positive battery terminal must not
touch metal parts of the vehicle, this can cause a short circuit.
● Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact
with any moving parts in the engine compartment.
● Do not lean on the batteries. This could result in chemical burns.
Note
The vehicles must not touch each other, otherwise electricity could flow as
soon as the positive terminals are connected. 
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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 241.
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 towline anchorages 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. 