2013 Seat Ibiza 5D open gas tank

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LPG system*
Refuelling with LPG
The LPG filler neck is behind the fuel cap, next to the petrol
filler neck.
Fig. 131 Fuel tank open with LPG filler neck and adapter
Fig. 132 LPG tank in
spare wheel well
Refuelling with LPG
– Before refuelling, stop the engine and switch off the ignition.
– Open the fuel tank flap.
– Before refuelling, please read the instructions on the pump.
– Unscrew the cap of the gas filler neck ⇒ Fig. 131 1
.
– Screw the required adapter ⇒ Fig. 131 2
on the gas filler neck
1.
– Refuel as indicated in the instructions on the pump.
– Unscrew the adapter ⇒ Fig. 131 2
.
– Screw on the cap of the gas filler neck ⇒ Fig. 131 1
.
– Close the fuel tank flap.
When the hose is removed from the tank, a small amount of LPG may spill
out ⇒ 
. 

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Note
The four most common types of adapter in Europe are the ACME adapter 1,
the Dish Coupling adapter 2, the bayonet adapter 3 and the EURO adapt-
er 4. On the whole, we recommend you carry all four adapters in your vehi-
cle, as some countries use more than one type of filling system. The intro-
duction of a single system (Euronozzle) throughout Europe is being studied. 
LPG fuel
LPG is an alternative vehicle fuel and is a blend of propane and butane.
The success of LPG is due to the strict regulations concerning exhaust gas
emissions. Compared to other fossil fuels, LPG is characterised by its re-
duced emissions.
LPG quality and consumption
Quality requirements for LPG are regulated for all Europe in DIN EN 589 and
permit the use of LPG throughout Europe.
A difference is drawn between winter gas and summer gas. Winter gas has a
higher proportion of propane gas. As a result, the driving range of winter
gas may be lower (due to increased consumption) than that of summer gas.
LPG supplier network
The number of LPG pumps is constantly increasing.
Lists of existing LPG pumps may be found on Internet. 
LPG safety
A series of collision tests performed on this vehicle while running with LPG
have confirmed its high level of safety. The safety of the LPG system guarantees operation without risk. The follow-
ing safety measures have been adopted:
●
The LPG tank has a solenoid valve which closes automatically when the
engine is switched off (ignition off) or when running on petrol.
● A solenoid type main valve disconnects the supply of gas to the engine
compartment when the engine is switched off or running on petrol.
● A safety valve in the LPG tank with pipes to the outside prevents the gas
from entering the vehicle interior.
● All anchorage points and materials have been designed to ensure the
maximum possible levels of safety.
The condition of the LPG system should be checked regularly to guarantee
safe driving conditions ⇒ 
. These checks are included in the Maintenance
Programme.
WARNING
● If there is a smell of gas or a suspected leak, stop the vehicle immedi-
ately and switch off the ignition. Open the doors to ventilate the vehicle.
Do not carry on driving! Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop and
have the fault repaired.
● Immediately extinguish any cigarettes and remove from the vehicle
any objects which might produce a spark or cause a fire, and switch off
immediately if gas is smelt or a leak is detected.
● LPG tanks are subject to pressure and must be checked regularly. The
owner of the vehicle must check that these services are performed cor-
rectly.
● When parking the vehicle in a closed area (for example in a garage),
make sure that there is adequate ventilation, either natural or mechani-
cal, to neutralise the LPG in the event of a leak.
Note
For any fault in the LPG system, please refer to the SEAT web page, which
lists the workshops authorised to repair these faults. 

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6. Raise the bonnet ⇒ page 208.
You should not do any work in the engine compartment unless you know ex-
actly how to carry out the jobs and have the correct tools! Have the work car-
ried out by a specialised workshop if you are uncertain.
All service fluids and consumables, e.g. coolant, engine oil, spark plugs
and batteries, are under constant development. SEAT provides a constant
flow of information to the Technical Services concerning modifications. For
this reason, we recommend you to have service fluids and consumables re-
placed by a Technical Service. Please observe the relevant instructions
⇒  page 196. The engine compartment of the vehicle is a hazardous area
⇒ 
.
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 257. The battery
could explode.
WARNING (Continued)
● 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 coolant expansion tank when the en-
gine 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.
● 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 from the on-board network. The ve-
hicle must be unlocked when this is done, otherwise the alarm will be
triggered.
– Do not smoke. 
Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical TipsTechnical Specifications

Environmental tipAvoiding pollution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 176 see also Electronic Stability Control . . . . . 148
Exhaust gas purification system . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
External aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
F
Fabric trim cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Fastening rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
First-aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Fog lights bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Fog lights with cornering function . . . . . . . . . 105
Footwell lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Front ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Front drink holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Front interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Front parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Front passenger airbag deactivation . . . . . . . . 41
Front reading light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Front seat adjustment
Lumbar support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Fuel Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182, 264
Fuel level Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Fuel tank see Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Fuel Tank Opening the fuel tank flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Fuel: save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Fuse box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Identifying blown fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Identifying by colours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Preparation before replacing . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
G
Gear-change indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Gear shift pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
General overview of the engine compartment 267
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Glove compartment light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Glow plug system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 H
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
HBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Headlight flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Headlights Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Headlight washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Head restraints Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118, 119
Adjustment of the head restraint angle . . 119
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Heated exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Heated front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Heated rear window Heating element wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Heating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
High pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Hill driving assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
How to jump start description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Hydraulic Brake Assist Automatic hazard warning lights activa-tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
286 Index