2014 Seat Ibiza ST Owner's manual

Lights and visibility
When driving around bends, the headlights
will light the most important areas of the
road.
This cornering light gives better illumination
of the side of the road and the corner area.
The dynamic lighting is controlled automati-
cally according to speed and the steering
wheel angle.
The two main headlights move at different
angles to avoid that the front of the vehicle is
left completely in the dark. Note
The system operates from a speed of about
10 km/h (6 mph). Fog lights with cornering function*
This is an additional light source to dipped
beam headlights to light up the road as a
bend is taken.
The cornering light operates with the lights
switched on and when driving at less than
40 Km/h (25 mph). Ignition occurs by turning
the steering or connecting the turn signal.
Forward gear
● If the steering wheel is turned to the right,
or the right-hand turn signal operated, the
right-hand fog light turns on. ●
If the steering wheel is turned to the left, or
the left-hand turn signal operated, the left-
hand fog light turns on.
In reverse, both fog lights turn on. Note
When the fog lamps are on, the cornering
function is activated and both headlights are
continuously on. Hazard warning lights
 Read the additional information carefully
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The hazard warning lights are used to draw
the attention of other road users to your vehi-
cle in emergencies.
If your vehicle breaks down:
1. Park your vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic.
2. Press the button to switch on the hazard warning lights ››› .
3. Switch the ignition off.
4. Apply the handbrake.
5. For a manual gearbox, engage 1st gear; for an automatic gearbox, move the gear
lever to P
. 6. Use the warning triangle to draw the atten-
tion of other road users to your vehicle.
7. Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.
All turn signals flash simultaneously when
the hazard warning lights are switched on.
The two turn signal turn signal lamps  
and the t

urn signal lamp in the switch  will
flash at the same time. The hazard warning
lights also work when the ignition is switch-
ed off. WARNING
● The risk of an accident increases if your ve-
hicle breaks down. Always use the hazard
warning lights and a warning triangle to draw
the attention of other road users to your sta-
tionary vehicle.
● Due to the high temperatures that the cata-
lytic converter can reach, never park in an
area where the catalytic converter could come
into contact with highly inflammable materi-
als, for example dry grass or spilt petrol. This
could start a fire. Note
● The battery will run down if the hazard
warning lights are left on for a long time,
even if the ignition is switched off.
● The use of the hazard warning lights de-
scribed here is subject to the relevant statu-
tory requirements. 95
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Interior lights Front interior light Read the additional information carefully
›››  page 15 Note
If not all the vehicle doors are closed, the in-
terior lights will be switched off after approx.
10 minutes, providing the ignition key has
been removed and the courtesy light position
selected. This prevents the battery from dis-
charging. Front reading light*
Fig. 93
Front reading light. Switching on the reading light

Press the corresponding button B
››› Fig. 93
to switch on the reading light. Switching the reading lights off

Press the corresponding button to switch the
reading light off.
Luggage compartment light The light is activated when the rear lid is
open, even when the ignition and lights are
turned off. For this reason, ensure that the
rear lid is always closed.
Glove compartment light When opening the glove compartment on the
passenger side, the glove compartment light
will automatically turn on and will turn off
upon closure.
Footwell lights* The lights in the footwell area below the dash
(driver and front passenger) will come on
when the doors are open and will go out
while driving.Visibility
Heated rear window  Fig. 94
Centre console: heated rear window
switch. The heated rear window only works when the
engine is running. When it is switched on, a
lamp lights up on the switch.
After approximately 8 minutes, the heating
device of the rear window switches off auto-
matically.
For the sake of the environment
The heated rear window should be switched
off as soon as the glass is demisted. By sav-
ing electrical power you can also save fuel. Note
To avoid possible damage to the battery, an
automatic temporary disconnection of this 96

Lights and visibility
function is possible, coming back on when
normal operating conditions are re-establish-
ed.
Sun visors
Fig. 95
Sun visor on the driver side. The sun visors for the driver and the front
passenger can be pulled out of their central
supports and turned towards the doors in the
direction of the arrow
››› Fig. 95 . Never pull
them do wn
wards.
The driver sun visor has compartments for
cards, and the passenger sun visor has a
vanity mirror with a cover*. Note
Incorrect use of the sun visor (e.g. pulling
them downwards once they are open) may re-
sult in broken hinges. This damage is not cov-
ered by the vehicle warranty. Windscreen wiper and rear
window wiper systems
Front windscreen wipers  Read the additional information carefully
›››  page 15 WARNING
● Worn and dirty wiper blades reduce visibili-
ty and safety levels while driving.
● In cold conditions you should not use the
wash/wipe system unless you have warmed
the windscreen with the heating and ventila-
tion system. The windscreen washer fluid
could otherwise freeze on the windscreen and
obscure your view of the road.
● Always note the corresponding warnings
››› page 193. WARNING
The rain sensor* may not detect enough rain
to switch on the wipers.
● If necessary, switch on the wipers manually
when water on the windscreen obstructs visi-
bility. CAUTION
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper
blades are not frozen to the glass before us-
ing the wipers for the first time. If you switch on the windscreen wipers when the wiper
blades are frozen to the windscreen, you
could damage both the wiper blades and the
wiper motor.
Note
● The windscreen wipers will only work when
the ignition is switched on.
● The heat output of the heated jets* is con-
trolled automatically when the ignition is
switched on, depending upon the outside
temperature.
● In certain versions of vehicles with alarms,
the windscreen wiper will only work in inter-
val/rain sensor mode when the ignition is on
and the bonnet closed.
● When the interval wipe function is on, the
intervals are directly proportional to the
speed. This way, the higher the vehicle speed
the shorter the intervals.
● If you stop the vehicle with the windscreen
wiper in position 1 or 2, it will automatically
change to a lower position speed. The set
speed will be resumed when the vehicle pulls
away.
● The windscreen will be wiped again after
approximately five seconds once the “auto-
matic wash/wipe system” has been activa-
ted, provided the vehicle is moving (drip func-
tion). If you activate the wipers less than 3
seconds after the drip function, a new wash
sequence will begin without performing the
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again, you have to turn the ignition off and
then on again.
● Do not put stickers on the windscreen in
front of the rain sensor*. This may cause sen-
sor disruption or faults. Rear window wiper 
Fig. 96
Windscreen wiper lever: rear window
wiper. Switching on the interval wipe
– Press the lever forward to position 6›››
Fig. 96 . The wiper will wipe the window
ap pr
oximately every 6 seconds.
Switching off the interval wipe function
– Pull the lever back from position 6 toward
the steering wheel. The wiper will continue
to function for a short period if you switch
off whilst the wipers are in motion. Switching on the window wiper and washer
system
– Press the lever fully forwards to position 7 ›››
Fig. 96 . The wiper and washer operate at
the s ame time.

The rear window wash sys-
tem will function as long as you hold the
lever in this position.
– Release the lever. The washer system stops
and the wipers continue until the end of
the cycle.
– Move the lever towards the steering wheel
to switch off. WARNING
● Worn and dirty wiper blades reduce visibili-
ty and safety levels while driving.
● Always note the corresponding warnings
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In icy conditions, always check that the wiper
blade is not frozen to the glass before using
the wiper for the first time. If you switch on
the wiper when the wiper blade is frozen to
the glass, this could damage both the wiper
blade and the wiper motor. Note
● The rear window wiper will only work when
the ignition is switched on. ●
Depending on the version of the model,
when you engage reverse gear and with the
headlight wiper activated, this can start a
wipe. Headlight washer*
The headlight washers clean the headlight
lenses.
The headlight washers are activated auto-
matically when the windscreen washer is
used and the window wiper lever is pulled to-
wards the steering wheel for at least 1.5 sec-
onds – provided the dipped beam headlights
or main beams are switched on. Clean off
stubborn dirt (insects, etc.) from the head-
lights at regular intervals, for instance when
filling the fuel tank.
Note
● To ensure that the headlight washers work
properly in winter, keep the nozzle holders in
the bumper free of snow and remove any ice
with a de-icer spray.
● To remove water, the windscreen wipers
will be activated from time to time, the head-
light washers will be activated every three cy-
cles. 98

Lights and visibility
Rear view mirrors Interior rear vision mirror It is dangerous to drive if you cannot see
clearly through the rear window.
Manual anti-dazzle function for interior rear
vision mirror
In the basic mirror position, the lever at the
bottom edge of the rear vision mirror should
be at the front. Pull the lever to the back to
select the anti-dazzle function.
Automatic anti-dazzle interior rear
vision mirror* Read the additional information carefully
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Anti-dazzle function
The anti-dazzle function is activated every
time the ignition is switched on. The green
warning lamp lights up in the rear vision mir-
ror housing.
When the anti-dazzle function is enabled, the
interior rear vision mirror will darken auto-
matically according to the amount of light it
r ec
eives. The anti-dazzle function is cancel-
led if reverse gear is engaged. Note
● The automatic anti-dazzle function will only
work properly if the sun blind* for the rear
window is retracted and there are no other
objects preventing light from reaching the in-
terior rear vision mirror.
● If you have to stick any type of sticker on
the windscreen, do not do so in front of the
sensors. Doing so could prevent the anti-daz-
zle function from working well or even from
working at all. Folding in the exterior mirrors
The exterior mirrors of the vehicle may be fol-
ded in. For this, press the mirror housing to-
wards the vehicle.
Note
Before washing the vehicle with an automatic
car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors to avoid
damage. Electric exterior mirrors*
Fig. 97
Exterior mirror controls. The exterior mirrors can be adjusted using
the rotary knob in the driver door.
Basic setting of exterior mirrors
1. Turn knob
››› Fig. 97 to position L (left ex-
t erior mirr

or).
2. T
urn the rotary knob to position the exteri-
or mirror so that you have a good view to
the rear of the vehicle.
3. Turn the knob to position R (right exterior mirror
).
4. Swivel the rotary knob to position the ex- terior mirror so that you have a good view
to the rear of the vehicle ››› .
Heated exterior mirrors* – Press the demisting button  ››› Fig. 94
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– The mirrors demist for some minutes to
prevent draining the battery unnecessarily.
– If necessary, press the button again to re-
peat the function.
– The exterior mirror heating is not activated
in temperatures above approximately
+20 °C (+68 °F).
Folding in exterior mirrors* – Turn the control ››› Fig. 97 to position
 t
o
f
old in the exterior mirrors. You should al-
ways fold in the exterior mirrors if you are
driving through an automatic car wash.
This will help prevent damage.
Folding exterior mirrors back out to the
extended position*
– Turn the knob to position L or R to return
the exterior mirrors to their original posi-
tion ››› .
WARNING
● Convex or aspheric mirrors increase the
field of vision however the objects appear
smaller and further away in the mirrors. If you
use these mirrors to estimate the distance to
vehicles behind you when changing lane, you
could make a mistake. Risk of accident.
● If possible, use the rear vision mirror to es-
timate distances to vehicles behind you.
● Make sure that you do not get your finger
trapped between the mirror and the mirror base when folding back the mirrors. Risk of
injury!
For the sake of the environment
The exterior mirror heating should be switch-
ed off when it is no longer needed. Other-
wise, it is an unnecessary fuel waste. Note
● If the electrical adjustment ever fails to op-
erate, the mirrors can be adjusted by hand by
lightly pressing the edge of the mirror glass.
● In vehicles with electric exterior mirrors,
the following points should be observed: if, due to an external force (e.g. being knocked
while manoeuvring), the adjustment of the
mirror housing is altered, the mirror will have
to be fully folded electrically. Do not readjust
the rear vision mirror housing by hand, as
this will interfere with the mirror adjuster
function.
● The rear vision mirrors can be adjusted sep-
arately or simultaneously, as described
above.
● The fold-in function on the exterior mirrors
will not activate at speeds over 40 km/h
(25 mph). Seats and head restraints
Adjusting the seat and head
restraints
Adjusting the front seats Read the additional information carefully
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● Never adjust the driver or front passenger
seat while the vehicle is in motion. While ad-
justing your seat, you will assume an incor-
rect sitting position. Risk of fatal accidents.
Adjust the driver or front passenger seat only
when the vehicle is stationary.
● To reduce the risk of injury to the driver and
front passenger in case of a sudden braking
or an accident, never drive with the backrest
tilted towards the rear. The maximum protec-
tion of the seat belt can be achieved only
when the backrests are in an upright position
and the driver and front passenger have prop-
erly adjusted their seat belts. The further the
backrests are tilted to the rear, the greater
the risk of injury due to improper positioning
of the belt web!
● Exercise caution when securing the seat
height into forwards/backwards position. In-
juries can be caused if the seat height is ad-
justed without due care and attention. 100

Seats and head restraints
●
To move the seat lengthways, pull upwards
and not sideways on the lever, as the force
exerted on it in this position could damage it. Folding and opening the front seat
backrests
3 Applies to vehicles with 3 doors:
Fig. 98
Front seats: lever for folding down the
backrest. Vehicles without the Easy-Entry function
– To fold
the backrest, pull the lever 1 up-
wards and push the backrest forwards.
– To unfold
the backrest, push it back.
V
ehicles with the Easy-Entry function
– To fold the backrest, pull the lever 1 up-
wards and push the backrest forwards. You
can push the seat forwards at the same
time to make entry to the rear seats easier. –
To unfold the backrest, first move the seat
c

ompletely back.
The Ea
sy-Entry function facilitates the access
to the vehicle rear seats. Before lifting the
backrest, return the seat to the original posi-
tion. The seat inserts when the backrest is lif-
ted.
Removing or adjusting head restraints Fig. 99
Adjusting and removing the head re-
straints. Adjusting height (front seats)
– Press the button on the side and pull up-
wards to the desired position.
– To lower the head restraint, press the but-
ton and push head restraint downwards.
– Make sure that it engages securely into one
of its positions. Adjusting height (rear seats)
– Press the button on the side and pull up-
wards to the desired position.
– To lower the head restraint, press the but-
ton and push head restraint downwards.
– Make sure that the head restraint engages
securely in one of its positions ››› page 33.
Removing the head restraint – Push the head restraint up as far as it will
go.
– Press the button ››› Fig. 99 (arrow).
– Pull head restraint out of fitting without re-
leasing the button.
Fitting the head restraint
– Insert the head restraint into the guides on
the corresponding backrest.
– Push head restraint down.
– Adjust the head restraint to suit body size
››› page 32 . WARNING
The safe driving chapter contains important
information, tips, suggestions and warnings
that you should read and observe for your
own safety and the safety of your passengers
››› page 29.
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WARNING
● Never drive if the head restraints have been
removed. Risk of injury.
● Never drive if the head restraints are in an
unsuitable position, there is a risk of serious
injury.
● After refitting the head restraint, you must
always adjust it properly for height to achieve
optimal protection.
● Please observe the safety warnings in ››› in Correct adjustment of front head restraints
on page 33.
Note
● To fit and remove the rear head restraints,
gently tilt the seat backrest forwards.
● When fitting the head restraints again, in-
sert the tubes as far as possible into the
guides without pressing the button. Seat functions
Heated seats*  Fig. 100
Front seat heating switch. The front seat cushions and backrests can be
heated electrically.
– Press the corresponding switch ››› Fig. 100
to switch on the seat heating.
– Press once to connect the heating at maxi-
mum force. The two LEDs illuminate
››› Fig. 100 . After 15 minutes of high inten-
s ity
, the upper LED goes out, the system is
deactivated for 2 minutes and is then reac-
tivated at low intensity (the lower LED re-
mains on permanently).
– Press the switch again to set the heating to
minimum force. (The lower LED lights up).
– To disconnect the heating, press the switch
again. CAUTION
To avoid damaging the heating elements,
please do not kneel on the seat or apply
sharp pressure at a single point to the seat
cushion and backrest. Note
The seats are only heated electrically when
the engine is running. 102