2014 Seat Ibiza 5D steering

Safety
Control lamp for airbag and seat belt
tensioner The control lamp monitors all airbags and
seat belt tensioners in the vehicle, including
control units and wiring connections.
Monitoring of airbag and belt tensioner
system
Both the airbag and belt tensioner systems
operation is constantly monitored electroni-
cally. The control lamp
 will light up for a
few seconds every time the ignition is switch-
ed on (self-diagnosis).
The system must be checked when the
control lamp  :
● does not light up when the ignition is
switched on,
● turns off after 4 seconds after the ignition
is switched on
● turns off and then lights up again after the
ignition is switched on
● illuminates or flashes while the vehicle is
moving.
In the event of a malfunction, the warning
lamp remains on continuously. Have the air-
bag system inspected immediately by a spe-
cialised workshop.
If any of the airbags are disabled by a Techni-
cal Service, the warning lamp flashes for sev- eral more seconds after verification and will
turn off if there is no fault. WARNING
● If there is a malfunction, the airbag and
belt tensioner system cannot properly per-
form its protective function.
● If a malfunction occurs, have the system
checked immediately by a specialised work-
shop. Otherwise, in the event of an accident,
the airbag system and belt tensioners may
not be triggered, or may not be triggered cor-
rectly. Airbag overview
Front airbags Fig. 56
Driver airbag located in steering
wheel. 42

Airbag system
Fig. 57
Front passenger airbag located in
dash panel. The front airbag for the driver is located in
the steering wheel
››› Fig. 56 and the airbag
f or the fr
ont passenger is located in the dash
panel ››› Fig. 57. Airbags are identified by the
wor

d “AIRBAG”.
The airbag covers fold out of the steering
wheel and dashboard respectively when the
driver and front passenger airbags are trig-
gered ››› Fig. 57
. The airbag covers remain connected to the steering wheel or the dash
panel.
In conjunction with the seat belts, the front
airbag system gives the driver and the front
passenger additional protection for the head
and chest in the event of a severe frontal col-
lision.
The special design of the airbag allows the
controlled escape of the propellant gas when
an occupant puts pressure on the bag. Thus,
the head and chest are surrounded and pro-
tected by the airbag. After the collision, the
airbag deflates sufficiently to allow visibility.
WARNING
● The seat belts and airbags can only provide
maximum protection if the occupants are
seated correctly ››› page 30, Proper sitting
position for occupants.
● The deployment space between the front
passengers and the airbags must not in any
case be occupied by other passenger, pets
and objects.
● The airbags provide protection for just one
accident; replace them once they have de-
ployed.
● It is also important not to attach any ob-
jects such as cup holders or telephone
mountings to the surfaces covering the air-
bag units.
● Do not attempt to modify components of
the airbag system in any way. Side airbags*
Fig. 58
Side airbag in driver seat. Fig. 59
Illustration of completely inflated side
airbag on left side of vehicle. The side airbags are located in the driver seat
and front passenger seat backrests
››› Fig. 58 . The locations are identified by the
t e

xt “AIRBAG” in the upper region of the
backrests. »
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Technical specifications
Advice
Operation
Safety
The essentials

Dash panel
Operation
Dash panel Overview Door release lever
Light switch
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Light dimmer for instrument panel
lighting* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Headlight range control* . . . . . . . . . .92
Air vents
Lever for: – Turn signals/dipped beam . . . . . .93
– Cruise control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Instrument panel and warning
lamps: – Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
– Control and warning lamps . . . . . .57
Horn (works only when the ignition
is on)/ Driver front airbag* . . . . . . . .40
Steering and starter lock . . . . . . . . . .123
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 Lever for:
– Windscreen wipers and washer . .97
– Window washer-wiper system* . .97
– Multi-function display control* . .65
Radio
Glove compartment/Storage com-
partment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Dash panel switches: – ESC OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
– Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . .95
– Airbag off warning lamp* . . . . . . .42, 45
Switches for: – Heating and ventilation . . . . . . . . .114
– Air conditioning* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
– Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Cigarette lighter/Power socket . . . .107
Drink holder/Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Controls in the centre console:
– Start-Stop operation button . . . . .142
– Tyre pressure monitoring* . . . . . . .61
10 11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 –
Heated rear window . . . . . . . . . . . .96
– Heated seats* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
– Central locking* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Handbrake lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Gear lever – Automatic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
– Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Storage space
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Steering column control lever* . . . .31
Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Switches on the steering column for
audio and telephone* . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Fuse housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Control for adjusting electric exteri-
or mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Electric window controls* . . . . . . . . .87 Note
Some of the items of equipment listed here
are fitted only on certain model versions or
are optional extras. 19
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Safety
The essentials

Operation
Tyre pressure adjustment
On adjusting tyre pressure or changing one
or more wheels, the ››› Fig. 71 button must be
k ept
pressed down, with the ignition on, until
an acoustic signal is heard.
If the wheels are under excessive load (for ex-
ample, driving with a trailer or heavy load),
the tyre pressure must be increased to the
recommended value for a full load (see the
sticker on the inside of the fuel flap). If the
tyre monitor system button is pressed down,
the new tyre pressures are confirmed.
The tyre pressure control lamp  lights up
If the tyre pressure of a wheel is much lower
than the value set by the driver, then the tyre
pressure control lamp ››› will light up.
WARNING
● When the tyre pressure control lamp lights
up, reduce speed immediately and avoid any
sudden turning or braking manoeuvre. Stop
when possible, and check the tyre pressure
and status.
● The driver is responsible for maintaining
correct tyre pressures. For this reason, tyre
pressure must be regularly checked.
● Under certain circumstances (e.g. when
driving in a sporty manner, in winter condi-
tions or on a dirt track) the tyre control lamp
may light up belatedly or may function incor-
rectly. Note
If the battery is disconnected, the yellow
warning lamp  lights up after turning the
ignition on.
This should turn off after a brief
journey. Speed selector lever lock* 
The brake pedal must be depressed when
this warning lamp lights up. This is necessary
when the automatic gearbox* selector lever
is moved out of the positions
P
or N
.
Fuel level/reserve  It lights up when only 7 litres of fuel remain
in the tank, and an
acoustic signal*
al
so
sou

nds. It reminds you to fuel up the fuel
tank as soon as possible ›››
page 163.
Door open display*  This warning lamp lights up if one of the
doors is open.
The warning light
 should go off when all
the doors are closed correctly. Rear lid open*  The warning lamp 
should switch off when
the r

ear lid is fully closed.
Main beam headlights  The warning lamp  lights up when the main
beams are on or when the headlight flasher
is operated.
For further information see
››› page 93.
Electro-hydraulic steering*  The level of steering assistance depends on
the vehicle speed and on the steering wheel
turning speed.
The warning lamp should light up for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on. It
should go out once the engine is started.
There is a fault in the electro-hydraulic steer-
ing system if the lamp does not go out or
lights up whilst the vehicle is in motion. Take
the vehicle to technical services as soon as
possible.
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Dash panel
Note
When towing the vehicle with the engine
stopped or due to a fault in the power steer-
ing, this will not operate. The vehicle can still
be steered, but it will require greater force to
turn the steering wheel. Emission control system* 
Control lamp
 flashes:
When ther e i
s misfiring that can damage the
catalytic converter. Reduce speed and drive
carefully to the nearest specialised workshop
to have the engine checked.
The control lamp  lights up:
If a fault has developed during driving which
has reduced the quality of the exhaust gas
(e.g. lambda probe fault). Reduce speed and
drive carefully to the nearest specialised
workshop to have the engine checked.
Level*/Temperature of the coolant There is a fault if:
● The warning symbol does not go out again
after a few seconds.
● The warning lamp lights up or flashes while
the vehicle is moving, and three acoustic
warning signals ›
›
› are emitted.This means that either the coolant level is too
low or the coolant temperature is too high.
Coolant temperature too high
If the warning lamp comes on,
stop the vehi-
cle, turn off the engine and wait for it to cool
down. Check the coolant level.
If the c

oolant level is correct, the overheating
may be caused by a malfunction of the radia-
tor fan. Check the radiator fan fuse and have
it replaced if necessary ››› page 195.
If the control lamp lights up again after driv-
ing on for a short distance, stop the vehicle
and switch the engine off
. Contact a Techni-
cal Service or a specialised workshop.
Coolant level too low
If the warning lamp comes on , stop the vehi-
cle, turn off the engine and wait for it to cool
down
. First check the coolant level. If the lev-
el of the coolant is below the “MIN” mark,
top up with coolant liquid ››› .
WARNING
● If your vehicle is immobilised for technical
reasons, move it to a safe distance from traf-
fic. Turn the engine off, turn the hazard lights
on and place the warning triangle.
● Never open the bonnet if you can see or
hear steam or coolant escaping from the en-
gine compartment. Risk of scalding. Wait un- til you can no longer see or hear escaping
steam or coolant.
●
The engine compartment is a dangerous
area. Before carrying out any work in the en-
gine compartment, switch off the engine and
allow it to cool down. Always note the corre-
sponding warnings ››› page 166. Alternator 
This warning lamp signals a fault in the alter-
nator.
The warning lamp  lights up when the igni-
tion is switched on. It should go out when the
engine has started running.
If the warning lamp
 lights up while driv-
ing, the alternator is no longer charging the
battery. You should immediately drive to the
nearest specialised workshop.
You should avoid using electrical equipment
that is not absolutely necessary because this
will drain the battery.
Turn signals   Depending on which turn signal is operating,
either the left
 or right  turn signal lamp
flashes. Both control lamps will flash at the
same time when the hazard warning lights
are switched on. »
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Communications and multimedia
Communications and
multimedia
Steering column controls* General information The steering column incorporates multifunc-
tional modules from which the audio and tel-
ephone functions of the vehicle can be con-
trolled.
There are two versions of the multifunction
module:
●
Audio version , to control the available au-
dio functions from the steering wheel.
● Audio + Telephone version , to control the
available audio functions and the telephone
system from the steering wheel.
Both versions can be used to control the au-
dio system (Radio, Audio CD, MP3 CD,
iPod 1)
/PND 1)
).
The PND (portable navigation device) repro-
duces audio files through a micro SD card
and Bluetooth audio-streaming, and tracks
may be changed using the controls on the
steering column. 1)
If fitted in the vehicle.
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OperationBut-
tonShort pressLong press
RadioAudio CD / MP3 CDAUX-INPND (Micro SD/Blue- tooth Audio)RadioAudio CD / MP3 CDAUX-INPND (Micro SD/Blue-tooth Audio)
MODECyclical source changeCyclical source change
a)Function only available if the vehicle has a telephone unit (other than PND)
Key functions 1)
If there is an in-
coming callPress once
: accept call
During a callPress once: it ends the call
Without an in-
coming call
Press once: the PND goes into tele-
phone mode (if not already in this
mode).
Press twice : opens the call history of
the telephone connected to the PND.
Press three times : the first number in
the call history is called.
If no telephone
is connectedPress once : the PND will display the
message “There is no telephone con-
nected, please connect a telephone ”. Bluetooth System*
General information This system allows you to connect your mo-
bile phone via Bluetooth connection and to
use the hands-free mode.
The hands-free device means that the tele-
phone can be used inside the vehicle; the
driver will not have to remove their hands
from the steering wheel nor will be distracted
from traffic.
Available functions include making calls in
hands-free mode, access to the mobile
phone address book, access to the call list
and control of the voice recognition system.
Before using the Bluetooth system, the mo-
bile phone should be connected to the vehi-
cle installation via Bluetooth
›››
page 74. Switching on/off
The Bluetooth system is activated when the
ignition is turned on and it is deactivated
when the key is removed from the ignition.
With the system activated, if the button
››› Fig. 80 
(“PTT”) is pressed the voice con-
trol activates, and if there is no telephone
connected, Bluetooth visibility is turned on
and a search for a telephone begins.
If there is a call in process when the system
is deactivated, the active call is not cancel-
led, but transferred to the mobile phone.
Bluetooth
Use compatible Bluetooth devices only. For
more information about compatible Blue-
tooth products, consult your dealership or
the SEAT website. 1)
If a telephone is already connected via Bluetooth
to the PND
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OperationBut-
tonFunction

“Push to talk” or “PTT” button.
Short press:
start or cancel the speech control
system, interrupt message in process in order
to talk promptly, turn on Bluetooth visible for
3 minutes.
VOL + /
VOL –Short press: adjust volume of telephone func-
tion. 
Short press:
Answer, Start, End a call.
Long press: Decline an incoming call, transfer
active call to private mode. Voice control
The voice control system is activated with the
button
›››
Fig. 80 
(“P
TT”).
Th

anks to the voice control you can use many
telephone functions without having to take
your eyes off the road or your hands off the
steering wheel.
Dialogue
is the time during which the voice
control system transmits messages and can
receive spoken orders (commands).
If a call is received, then the dialogue is im-
mediately interrupted. You can use the
HELP in any part of the
menu. If you have any doubts or cannot de-
cide the Command to use, the system will
provide you with the available options.
You can CANCEL in any part of the menu.
Adju

sting the volume
You can change the sound volume at any
time with the radio button or with the buttons
on the multifunction control.
The volume transmitted by the speaker de-
pends, among other aspects, on the volume
transmitted by the mobile. If the volume of
the mobile is low, or on silent, it is possible
that no sound will be heard through the vehi-
cle speaker.
Adjust the volume of your Bluetooth device to
the maximum.
Do not leave headphones connected to the
Bluetooth device when you wish to use the
hands free system.
Complying with these requirements, if the
speaker volume is very high, adjust it using
the controls on the steering wheel ››› page 71
or the volume control on the radio. Connecting voice control (Dialogue)
You can start the dialogue at any time by
briefly pressing the
››› Fig. 80
 (“PTT”) but-
ton on the multi-function control.
If the system does not recognise your com-
mand, there is a first help option which al-
lows a new input. After the second failed at-
tempt, the system repeats the second part of
the assistance cue. After a third failure the
system will answer with “Operation cancel-
led
” and the dialogue will be ended.
Disconnecting voice control (Dialogue)
You can terminate the dialogue at any time
by briefly pressing the ››› Fig. 80  (“PTT”)
b

utton on the multi-function control. If the
system is waiting for a command, you can
end the dialogue with the “
CANCEL” com-
mand.
Interrupting an ongoing message
By pressing the ››› Fig. 80  (“PTT”) button
durin

g the message, only the current mes-
sage is ended and it is possible to give an-
other command.
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