Emergencies
Changing the wiper blades Changing windscreen wiper blades Fig. 170
Wipers in service position Fig. 171
Changing the windscreen wiper
blade. Perfect wiper blade condition is essential for
clear vision. Damaged wiper blades should
be replaced immediately. To change the blades it is necessary to move
the wipers from the rest position into the
service position.
Do not change the windscreen wipers when
out of the service position, as it could cause
paint to flake off the bonnet due to friction
with the windscreen wiper arm.
Service position (for changing wiper blades)
–
Ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen.
– Turn the ignition on and off and then (with-
in approximately 9 seconds) push the
windscreen wiper lever down (short wipe).
The windscreen wipers will move to the
service position ››› Fig. 170 .
R emo
ving the wiper blade
– Lift the windscreen wiper arm.
– Press the securing tab down 1
››› Fig. 171 .
– Extr act
the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
Fitting the wiper blade – Insert the wiper blade onto the windscreen
wiper arm until it clicks into place.
– Place the windscreen wiper arms to their in-
itial position.
If the windscreen wipers scratch , they should
be replaced if they are damaged, or cleaned
if they are soiled. If this does not produce the desired results,
the setting angle of the windscreen wiper
arms might be incorrect. They should be
checked by a specialised workshop and cor-
rected if necessary.
WARNING
Do not drive unless you have good visibility
through all windows!
● Clean the windscreen wiper blades and all
windows regularly.
● The wiper blades should be changed once
or twice a year. CAUTION
● Damaged or dirty windscreen wipers could
scratch the windscreen.
● Never use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint
thinner or similar products to clean the win-
dows. This could damage the windscreen
wiper blades.
● Never move the windscreen wiper or wind-
screen wiper arm manually. This could cause
damage.
● To prevent damage to the bonnet and the
windscreen wiper arms, the latter should only
be lifted off the windscreen when in service
position. » 193
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Fuses and bulbs Fuses Introduction Due to the constant updating of vehicles,
fuse assignments based on equipment and
the use of the same fuse for various electrical
components, it is not possible to provide an
up-to-date summary of the fuse positions for
the electrical components at the time this
manual was printed. For detailed information
about the fuse positions, please consult a
technical service.
In general, a fuse can be assigned to various
electrical components. Likewise, an electrical
component can be protected by several
fuses.
Only replace fuses when the cause of the
problem has been solved. If a newly inserted
fuse blows after a short time, you must have
the electrical system checked by a special-
ised workshop as soon as possible.
Additional information and warnings:
● Working in the engine compartment
››› page 166 . WARNING
The high voltages in the electrical system can
give serious electrical shocks, causing burns
and even death!
● Never touch the electrical wiring of the igni-
tion system.
● Take care not to cause short circuits in the
electrical system. WARNING
Using unsuitable fuses, repairing fuses or
bridging a current circuit without fuses can
cause a fire and serious injury.
● Never use a fuse with a higher value. Only
replace fuses with a fuse of the same amper-
age (same colour and markings) and size.
● Never repair a fuse.
● Never replace a fuse by a metal strip, staple
or similar. CAUTION
● To prevent damage to the vehicle's electric
system, before replacing a fuse always turn
off the ignition, the lights and all electrical
elements and remove the key from the igni-
tion.
● If you replace a fuse with higher-rating
fuse, you could cause damage to another part
of the electrical system.
● Protect the fuse boxes when open to pre-
vent the entry of dust or humidity as they can
damage the electrical system. Note
● One component may have more than one
fuse.
● Several components may run on a single
fuse. Vehicle fuses
Read the additional information carefully
››› page 25
Only replace fuses with a fuse of the same
amperage (same colour and markings) and
size. »
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Double headlights - H7 Long Life
- H7
- W5W Long Life - PY 21W
Single headlight - H4 Long Life
- W5W Long Life - PY 21W
Xenon 1)
/ adaptive headlights*
- D1S2)
- LED 3)
- LED 3)
- PY 21W
Dipped beam
Main beam
Position
Turn signal
Dipped/Main
Position
Turn signal
Dipped and full beam
Position
DRL (day light)
Turn signals Front fog light
- H11 WARNING
● Take particular care when working on com-
ponents in the engine compartment if the en-
gine is warm, there is a risk of burns.
● Bulbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The
glass can break when you touch the bulb,
causing injury.
● The high voltage element of gas discharge
bulbs* (xenon light) must be handled correct-
ly. Otherwise, there is a risk of death.
● When changing bulbs, please take care not
to injure yourself on sharp parts in the head-
light housing. Fog light/cornering CAUTION
● Remove the ignition key before working on
the electric system. Otherwise, a short circuit
could occur.
● Switch off the lights or parking lights be-
fore you change a bulb. For the sake of the environment
Please ask your specialist retailer how to dis-
pose of used bulbs in the proper manner. Note
● Depending on weather conditions (cold or
wet), the front lights, the fog lights, the tail
lights and the turn signals may be temporari-
ly misted. This has no influence on the useful
life of the lighting system. By switching on
the lights, the area through which the beam
of light is projected will quickly be demisted. »1)
With this type of headlight, the user can replace
the turn signal bulb. Replacement of the dip-
ped/main beam bulb must be done by Technical
Services, given that complex elements must be re-
moved from the vehicle and the automatic control
system that incorporates it must be reset.
2) The Xenon bulbs discharge 2.5 times the light flux
and have an average lifespan of 5 times more than
that of halogen bulbs, this means that, except due to
unusual circumstances, there is no need to change
the bulbs for the whole life of the vehicle.
3) In the event that there is a fault in the LEDs, the
complete headlight must be replaced. 197Technical specifications
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– Unclip the retainer spring ››› Fig. 177 3 pressing inwards to the right.
– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so
that the lug on the base fits into the recess
on the reflector.
– Fit the connector.
– Fit the cover and close the strap. Make sure
that the gasket sits well on the casing cover
during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
Side light Fig. 178
Side lights. –
Raise the bonnet.
– Move the loop ››› Fig. 176 1 in the direc-
tion of the arrow and remove the cover.
– Remove the bulb holder 4
››› Fig. 178 out-
w ar
ds. –
Replace the bulb by pulling it out and in-
serting the replacement.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
Double headlight bulb change Double headlight bulbs Fig. 179
Double headlight. Side lights
Main beam headlights
Dipped beam headlights
Turn signal lights
A B
C
D Side light
Fig. 180
Side lights. Fig. 181
Side lights. –
Raise the bonnet.
– Move the loop 1 in the direction of the ar-
row and remove the cover ››› Fig. 180 .
– Remo
ve connector ››› Fig. 181 2 by pulling
outward. »
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– Unclip the retainer spring ››› Fig. 185 3 pressing inwards to the right.
– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so
that the lug on the base fits into the recess
on the reflector.
– Fit the connector.
– Fit the cover and close the strap. Make sure
that the gasket sits well on the casing cover
during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
Turn signal lamp Fig. 186
Turn signal light. –
Raise the bonnet.
– Turn bulb holder ››› Fig. 186 A to the left
and pull. –
Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb
holder and turning it anti-clockwise at the
same time.
– Installation involves all of the above steps
in reverse sequence.
AFS headlight bulb change AFS headlight bulbs Fig. 187
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 vehicle.A B WARNING
This type of bulb should be changed at a spe-
cialised workshop. Turn signal bulb
Fig. 188
Turn signal light. –
Raise the bonnet.
– Turn bulb holder ››› Fig. 188 A to the left
and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb
holder and turning it anti-clockwise at the
same time.
– Installation involves all of the above steps
in reverse sequence.
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Changing the rear bulbs Summary of LED tail lights 3 Applies to the model: IBIZA/IBIZA SC
LED
●
Br ak
e lights
● Side lights
Bulbs
● Retro fog light
● Reverse lights
● Turn signal
Tail lights 3 Applies to the model: IBIZA SC
Fig. 193
Left tail light. Fig. 194
Right tail light. Turn signals
Side and brake
Position
Retro-fog light (left tail light)
Reverse light (right tail light)
Note
In countries driving on the right (left-driving),
both the D and
E bulbs are located the oth-
er way round (Retro-fog light on driver side
and reverse light on passenger side). A
B
C
D
E Access to tail lights
3 Applies to the model: IBIZA/IBIZA SC
Fig. 195
Access to tail lights. –
Open the rear lid.
– Turn the bolt in the direction of the arrow,
by hand or with a screwdriver ››› Fig. 195 .
– Remo
ve the tail light, by pulling it out-
wards.
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Changing bulbs 3 Applies to the model: IBIZA ST
Fig. 199
Removing the bulb holder. –
Remove the bulb holder by pressing the
fastening clip B
››› Fig. 199 and pulling it
outw ar
ds.
– 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.
Changing bulbs. LED lamps
Carry out the same operations as in lights fit-
ted 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 re-
placed. Changing the tail light bulbs
(on the rear lid)
Overview of tail lights 3 Applies to the model: IBIZA ST
Light s
on the rear lid Bulb lamps
● Reverse lights
● Side lights
● Fog lights
Lights on the rear lid LED lamps
● Reverse lights
● Side light (LED)
● Fog lights
Accessing the rear lid lights 3 Applies to the model: IBIZA ST
Fig. 200
Lights on the boot. –
Open the rear lid.
– On the rear lid lining there is a lid behind
each light.
– Remove the lid with a flat screwdriver, plac-
ing it in notch A
››› Fig. 200 .
Ch an
ging bulbs 3 Applies to the model: IBIZA ST
Fig. 201
Removing the bulb holder. –
Remove the bulb holder by pressing the
fastening clips B
››› Fig. 201 and pulling
outw ar
ds.
– 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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Interior light and front reading lights Fig. 204
Front reading light. To remove the glass
– Insert a fine screwdriver between the cas-
ing and the glass ››› Fig. 204 .
– Car
efully remove the glass, levering it to
avoid possible damage.
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 gen-
tly 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 replace-
ment of this light it should be done by Tech-
nical Services.
Luggage compartment light* Fig. 205
Boot light. Fig. 206
Boot light. –
Remove the tulip-shaped fitting by pressing
on its inside edge (arrow) using the flat
side of a screwdriver ››› Fig. 205 .
– Pr e
ss the bulb sideways and remove it from
its housing ››› Fig. 206.
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