2014 Seat Ibiza SC lock

Safety
●
Never hold children or babies on your lap,
this can result in potentially fatal injuries to
the child!
● Never allow a child to be transported in a
vehicle without being properly secured, or to
stand up or kneel on a seat while travelling.
In an accident, the child could be flung
through the vehicle, causing possibly fatal in-
juries to themselves and to the other vehicle
occupants.
● If children assume an improper sitting posi-
tion when the vehicle is moving, they expose
themselves to greater risk of injury in the
event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or in an
accident. This is particularly important if the
child is travelling on the front passenger seat
and the airbag system is triggered in an acci-
dent; as this could cause serious injury or
even death.
● A suitable child seat can protect your child!
● Never leave a child alone in the child seat
or inside the vehicle because depending on
the season, very high temperatures may be
reached inside a parked vehicle, which could
be fatal.
● Children who are less than 1.5 metres tall
must not wear a normal seat belt without a
child seat, as this could cause injuries to the
abdominal and neck areas during a sudden
braking manoeuvre or in an accident.
● Do not allow the seat belt to become twis-
ted and the seat belt should be properly in
place ››› page 34. ●
Only one child may occupy a child seat
››› page 48, Child seats.
● When a c hi
ld seat is mounted in the rear
seats, the door child-proof lock should be ac-
tivated ››› page 82. Child seats
Categorisation of child seats into
groups Only use child seats that are officially ap-
proved and suitable for the child.
Child seats are subject to the regulation ECE-
R 44. ECE-R stands for: Economic Commis-
sion for Europe Regulation.
The child seats are grouped into 5 catego-
ries:
Group 0 : Up to 10 kg (up to around 9
months)
Gr oup 0+
: Up to 13 kg (up to around 18
months)
Group 1
: from 9 to 18 kg (up to approx. 4
years old)
Group 2
: from 15 to 25 kg (up to approx. 7
years old) Group 3: From 22 to 36 kg (over around 7
years old)
Child seats that have been tested and ap-
proved under the ECE R44 standard bear the
test mark on the seat (the letter E in a circle
with the test number below it).
Follow the manufacturer's instructions and
observe any statutory requirements when in-
stalling and using child seats.
We recommend you to always include the
manufacturer's Child Seat Instruction Manual
together with the on-board documentation.
SEAT recommends you use child seats from
the Original Accessories Catalogue . The
se
child seats have been designed and tested
for use in SEAT vehicles. You can find the
right child seat for your model and age group
at SEAT dealers. WARNING
Read and always observe information and
warnings concerning the use of child seats
››› page 47.48

Safety
Top Tether retainer straps* Fig. 67
Position of the Top Tether rings on the
back of the rear seat. Child seats with the Top Tether system come
with a strap for securing the seat to the vehi-
cle anchor point, located at the back of the
rear seat backrest and provide greater re-
straint.
The objective of this strap is to reduce the
forward movement of the child seat in a
crash, to reduce the risk of injuries to the
head from hitting the inside of the vehicle.
Using the Top Tether in rear-facing mounted
seats
Currently, there are very few rear-facing child
safety seats that have Top Tether. Please
carefully read and follow the seat manufac-
turer instructions to learn the proper way to
install the Top Tether strap. WARNING
An undue installation of the safety seat will
increase the risk of injury in the event of a
crash.
● Never tie the retainer strap to a hook in the
luggage compartment.
● Never secure or tie luggage or other items
to the lower anchorages (ISOFIX) or the upper
ones (Top Tether). Fitting the Top Tether* child restraint
to the anchoring point
Fig. 68
Retainer strap: correct adjustment
and fitting. Securing the Top Tether child restraint to the
anchor point situated on the rear of the
backrest
– Pull out the fastening belt of the child re-
straint seat according to the manufacturer's
instructions. –
Guide the Top Tether fastening belt under
the rear seat head restraint ››› Fig. 68 (lift
the he a
d restraint where necessary).
– Slide the belt so that the Top Tether belt of
the child restraint seat is correctly secured
to the anchor on the back of the rear seat.
– Firmly tighten the Top Tether belt following
the child restraint seat manufacturer's in-
structions.
Releasing the retaining strap
– Release the retainer strap in line with the
instructions given by the manufacturer.
– Push the lock and release it from the an-
choring support. WARNING
An undue installation of the safety seat will
increase the risk of injury in the event of a
crash.
● Never tie the retainer strap to a hook in the
luggage compartment.
● Never secure or tie luggage or other items
to the lower anchorages (ISOFIX) or the upper
ones (Top Tether). 52

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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55Technical specifications
Advice
Operation
Safety
The essentials

Operation
Priority 2 warning messages will not be
shown until all Priority 1 warning messages
have been dealt with!
Examples of priority 2 warning reports
(yellow):*
● Fuel warning light with the information text
PLEASE REFUEL .
Information messages displayed on
the screen*Messages a)Description
SERVICEThe service interval has ended. Take
the vehicle to a Technical Service.
IMMOBILISERImmobiliser system active. The vehicle
will not start. Take the vehicle to a
Technical Service.
ERRORInstrument panel faulty. Take the vehi-
cle to a Technical Service.
CLEAN AIR FIL-
TERWarning: Clean the air filter.
NO KEYWarning: Correct key cannot be found
in the vehicle.
KEY BATTERYWarning: Key battery low. Change the
battery.
CLUTCHWarning: Press the clutch to start. In
vehicles with manual gearbox and
Start-Stop system.
Messages a)Description
--> P/NWarning: Place the selector level in
position P/N to start. Only in vehicles
with automatic gearbox.
--> PWarning: Place the selector lever in
position P to stop the engine.
STARTINGWarning: The engine starts automati-
cally. Start-Stop system activated.
START MAN-
UALLYWarning: The engine must be started
manually. Start-Stop system activated.
ERROR START- STOPWarning: Start-Stop system error.
START-STOP
IMPOSSIBLEWarning: Although the Start-Stop sys-
tem is switched on, the engine cannot
be stopped automatically. Not all the
necessary conditions are met.
START-STOP ACTIVEWarning: Start-Stop system activated.
Vehicle in Stop mode.
SWITCH OFFWarning: Start-Stop system activated.
Switch off the ignition when you leave
the vehicle.
STOP TRANS-
MISSION TOO HOTWarning: Stop the engine. Gearbox
overheated.
BRAKEWarning: To start the engine, press the
brake pedal. Only in vehicles with au-
tomatic gearbox.
COASTINGFUNCTIONWarning: “Coasting” mode active.
Transmission engaged. Only in vehi-
cles with automatic gearbox.
Messages a)Description
CHECK SAFE-
LOCKNotification of central locking function
activated.
a)These messages may vary according the version of the vehi-
cle model.
Engine management*  This warning lamp monitors the engine man-
agement system for petrol engines.
The warning lamp  (Electronic Power Con-
trol) lights up when the ignition is switched
on while system operation is being verified. It
should go out once the engine is started.
If there is a fault in the electronic engine
management system while you are driving,
this warning lamp will light up. Stop the vehi-
cle and seek technical assistance.
Glow plug system/Engine fault*  The warning lamp lights up to show that the
glow plugs are preheating the diesel engine.
The control lamp
 lights up
If the control lamp  lights up when the en-
gine is started it means that the glow plugs
are preheating. When the warning lamp goes
off, the engine should be started straight
away.
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Operation
There is a fault in the ABS if:
● The warning lamp 
does not light up
when the ignition i
s switched on.
● The control lamp does not go out again af-
ter a few seconds.
● The control lamp lights up when the vehicle
is moving.
The vehicle can still be braked in the normal
way, without the ABS function. Take the vehi-
cle to a specialised workshop as soon as
possible. For further information on the ABS
see the ››› page 140
.
If there is a fault in the ABS, the ESC* and the
tyre pressure control lamp will also light up.
Brake system fault
If the ABS warning lamp  lights up together
with the brake warning lamp , there is a
fault in the ABS function and in the brake
system ››› .
WARNING
● Before opening the bonnet, read and ob-
serve the warnings ››› page 166, Working in
the engine compartment.
● If the br

ake system warning lamp  should
light up together with the ABS warning lamp
, stop the vehicle immediately and check
the brake fluid level in the reservoir
››› page 173, Brake fluid. If the brake fluid
lev

el has dropped below the “MIN” mark you must not drive on. Risk of accident. Obtain
technical assistance.
●
If the brake fluid level is correct, the fault in
the brake system may have been caused by a
failure of the ABS system. This could cause
the rear wheels to lock quickly when you
brake. This could cause the rear to break
away. Risk of skidding. Stop the vehicle and
seek technical assistance. Differential lock fault (EDL)*
The EDL operates along with the ABS in vehi-
cles equipped with Electronic Stability Con-
trol (ESC)*.
A malfunction in the EDL is indicated by the
ABS control lamp
. Take the vehicle to a
specialised workshop as soon as possible.
For further information on the EDL see
››› page 139, Electronic differential lock
(EDL)* .
T r

action control system (ASR)*  /  The traction control system prevents the driv-
en wheels from spinning when the vehicle is
accelerating.
There are two warning lamps for the traction
control system:
 and . Both warning lamps
light up together when the ignition is switch-
ed on and should turn off after approximately 2 seconds. This is the time taken for the func-
tion check.
The

lamp has the following function:
● It

flashes when the ASR is working if the ve-
hicle is moving.
If the system is deactivated or if it has any
fault, the warning lamp will remain lit. The
warning lamp will also light up if a fault
should occur in the ABS because the ASR op-
erates in conjunction with the ABS. For fur-
ther information, see ››› page 141.
The  lamp provides information about the
disconnection status of the system:
● It stays lit when the ASR is disconnected
when pressing the  switch.
By pressing it again, the ASR function is reac-
tivated and the warning lamp switched off.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)*  /
 There are two control lamps for the electronic
stability control. The lamp
 provides infor-
mation concerning function and  disconnec-
tion status.
Both warning lamps light up together when
the ignition is switched on and should turn
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Dash panel
off after approximately 2 seconds. This is the
time taken for the function check.
This programme includes the ABS, EDL and
ASR. It also includes emergency braking as-
sistance (BAS).
The warning lamp 
has the following
f
unctions:
● It flashes whilst driving when the ASR/ESC
is activated.
● It will light up if there is a fault in the ESC.
● As the ESC operates in conjunction with the
ABS, the ESC light will also come on if a fault
should occur in the ABS.
If the ESC control lamp  lights up and stays
on after the engine is started, this may mean
that the control system has temporarily
switched off the ESC. In this case the ESC can
be reactivated by switching the ignition off
and then on again. If the control lamp goes
out, this means the system is fully functional.
The  lamp provides information about the
disconnection status of the system:
● It stays lit when the ASR is disconnected
when pressing the  switch. Brake system*  Situations in which the warning lamp lights
up 
● the br ak

e fluid level is too low
››› page 173.
● there i

s a fault in the brake system.
This warning lamp can light up together with
the ABS system warning lamp. WARNING
● If the brake warning lamp does not go out
or if it lights up when driving, the brake fluid
level in the reservoir is too low so there is a
risk of an accident ››› page 173, Brake fluid.
Stop the vehicle and do not drive on. Obtain
technical assistance.
● If the brake warning lamp lights up  to-
gether with the ABS lamp  this could be
due to an ABS fault. This could cause the rear
wheels to lock quickly when you brake. This
could cause the rear to break away. Risk of
skidding. Stop the vehicle and seek technical
assistance. Cruise speed (cruise control)* 
The warning lamp  comes on when the
cruise control system is switched on. For fur-
ther information on the cruise control system
please see
›››
page 150 . T
y
re pressure 
Fig. 71
Centre console: tyre monitoring sys-
tem button. The tyre monitoring lamp* compares wheel
revolutions and with it, using the ESC, the
wheel diameter of each wheel. If the diame-
ter of a wheel changes, the tyre control lamp
 lights up. The wheel diameter changes
when:
● Tyre pressure is insufficient.
● The tyre structure is damaged.
● The vehicle is unbalanced because of a
load.
● The wheels of one axle are under more
pressure (for example, driving with a trailer or
on steep slopes).
● The vehicle is fitted with snow chains.
● The temporary spare wheel is fitted.
● The wheel on one axle is changed. »
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Technical specifications
Advice
Operation
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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Operation
If any of both turn signals fails, the warning
lamp will start flashing twice faster than nor-
mal.
For further information on the turn signals,
please see ››› page 93.
“SAFE” Electronic immobiliser* This warning lamp flashes if an unauthorised
key is used.
Inside the key there is a chip that deactivates
the electronic immobiliser automatically
when the key is inserted into the ignition.
The electronic immobiliser will be activated
again automatically as soon as you pull the
key out of the ignition lock.
If the following message* is shown on the in-
strument panel display:
SAFE
, the vehicle
c annot
be started.
The engine can, however, be started if the
appropriate coded SEAT genuine key is used. Note
The vehicle cannot operate properly if you do
not have a genuine SEAT key. Digital instrument panel
display
Fuel gauge  and reserve indicator Fig. 72
Instrument panel: fuel gauge The fuel tank has a capacity of approx. 45 li-
tres.
When the gauge reaches the reserve area,
››› Fig. 72 the warning lamp will light up and
an ac ou

stic signal will sound at the same
time, reminding the driver to refuel. At this
point there are still 7 litres of fuel in the tank.
Digital clock* –
To set the hour, press button 4
››› Fig. 70.
The “hour” option flashes on the digital
display and is set using button 5 “set”
››› Fig. 70 . –
To set
the minutes, press button
4 again
and select the minute option. Set from but-
ton 5 “set”.
Once the operation has been carried out, the
system memorises the time.
Recommended gear display* Fig. 73
Gear display. Use the gear display to save fuel. If you are
not in the correct gear, a triangle will appear
next to the gear display indicating whether
you should change up or down
››› Fig. 73 . For
f ur

ther information on the gear change dis-
play, please see the ››› page 134. Note
The gear change indication should not be tak-
en into account when quick acceleration is re-
quired (for example when overtaking). 64