2014 Seat Ibiza ST Owner's manual

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How does the heating and the fresh air system work? Fig. 32
Temperature
Blower
Air distribution

– Air distribution towards the wind-
s c
reen in order to demist.

– Air distribution to upper body.
 – Air distribution to footwell
 – Air distribution to the windscreen
and the footwell.
Air recirculation

››› page 114 A
B
C
D Level control
Fuel Fig. 33
The flap that covers the tank cap is unlocked
and locked automatically using the central
locking.
Opening the fuel tank cap
●
Open the flap.
● Unscrew the cap by turning it to the left.
● Rest it on the upper part of the fuel tank
flap ››› Fig. 33 .
C lo

sing the fuel tank cap
● Unscrew the cap by turning it to the right as
far as it will go.
● Close the lid. » 23
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››› in Refuelling on page 164
››› page 163 Oil
Fig. 34
Fig. 35
The level is measured using the dipstick loca-
ted in the engine compartment
›››  page 168
.
The oi l
should leave a mark between zones
A and
C . It should never exceed zone
A .
● Zone A : Do not add oil.
● Zone B : You can add oil but keep the level
in that zone.
● Zone C : Add oil up to zone
B .
Topping up engine oil
● Unscrew cap from oil filler opening.
● Add oil slowly.
● At the same time, check the level to ensure
you do not add too much.
● When the oil level reaches at least zone B ,
unscrew the engine oil filler cap carefully.

››› in Changing engine oil on page 171
››› page 168 Coolant
Fig. 36
The coolant tank is located in the engine
compartment
›››
 page 168
.
When the en gine i

s cold, replace the coolant
when the level is below .

››› in Engine coolant specifications on
page 172
››› page 171 24

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Brake fluid Fig. 37
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the en-
gine compartment
›››
 page 168.
The level should be between the  and 
marks. If it is below , please visit a Techni-
cal Service.
››› in Changing the brake fluid on
page 173
››› page 173 Windscreen washer
Fig. 38
The windscreen washer reservoir is located in
the engine compartment
›››
 page 168.
To top up, mix water with a product recom-
mended by SEAT.
In cold temperatures, add anti-freeze.

››› in Topping up washer fluid on
page 174
››› page 174 Fuses
Fig. 39
Fig. 40
Opening and closing the fuse box situated
below the dash panel
●
Opening: remove the fuse box cover
››› Fig. 39 .
● Clo

sing: click the cover back into place. » 25
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To open the engine compartment fuse box
● Raise the bonnet.
● Press the locking tabs to release the fuse
box cover ››› Fig. 40
● Then lift the cover out.
● To fit
the cover, place it on the fuse box.
P
ush the locking tabs down until they click
audibly into place.

››› in Introduction on page 195
››› page 195 Battery
The battery is located in the engine compart-
ment
›››
 page 168
. It does not require
m aint

enance. It is checked as part of the In-
spection Service.

››› in Warnings on handling the battery
on page 174
››› page 174 Action in the event of a
puncture
With anti-puncture kit Fig. 41
The anti-puncture kit is located under the
floor panel in the luggage compartment.
Sealing the tyre
●
Unscrew the tyre valve cap and insert. Use
the ››› Fig. 41 1 tool to remove the insert.
Place it on a clean surface.
● Shake the tyre sealant bottle vigorously
››› Fig. 41 10 .
● Screw the inflator tube ››› Fig. 41 3 into
the sealant bottle. The bottle's seal will break
automatically. ●
Remove the lid from the filling tube
››› Fig. 41 3 and screw the open end of the
tube into the tyre valve.
● With the tyre sealant bottle upside down,
fill the tyre with the contents of the sealant
bottle.
● Remove the bottle from the valve.
● Place the insert back into the tyre valve us-
ing the tool ››› Fig. 41 1 .
Inflating the tyre
● Screw the compressor tyre inflator tube
››› Fig. 41 5 into the tyre valve.
● Check that the air bleed screw is closed
››› Fig. 41 7 .
● Start the engine and leave it running.
● Insert the connector ››› Fig. 41 9 into the
vehicle's 12-volt socket ›››
 page 107.
● Turn the air compressor on with the ON/OFF
switch ››› Fig. 41 8 .
● Keep the air compressor running until it
reaches 2.0 to 2.5 bar
(29-36 psi/200-250 kPa). A maximum of 8
minutes .
● Di s
connect the air compressor.
● If it does not reach the pressure indicated,
unscrew the tyre inflator tube from the valve.
● Move the vehicle 10m so that the sealant is
distributed throughout the tyre. 26

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● Screw the compressor tyre inflator into the
valve.
● Repeat the inflation process.
● If the indicated pressure still cannot be
reached, the tyre is too badly damaged. Stop
and request assistance from an authorised
technician.
● Disconnect the air compressor. Unscrew
the tyre inflator tube from the tyre valve.
● When the tyre pressure is between 2.5 and
2.0 bars, continue driving without exceeding
80 km/h (50 mph).
● Check the pressure again after 10 minutes
›››  page 188
.
››› in TMS (Tyre Mobility System)* on
page 186
››› page 186 With a spare wheel
Fig. 42
Fig. 43
An adapter for the anti-theft wheel bolts*
Towline anchorage
Box spanner for wheel bolts*
Jack*
Wire hook for pulling off the wheel cov-
ers*/wheel bolt cap clip.
1 2
3
4
5 ●
Take out the spare wheel and the tools that
are located under the floor panel in the lug-
gage compartment.
● Take out the wheel cover or the bolt caps.
● Loosen the bolts with the box spanner (1
turn to the left).
● Mount the jack on the support points de-
signed for this purpose on the strut
››› Fig. 43 .
● Rai

se the vehicle, turning the jack until it is
slightly lifted off the ground.
● Unscrew the bolts completely and remove
the punctured wheel.
● Put the spare wheel in place. Screw on the
bolts and tighten them loosely with the box
spanner.
● Lower the vehicle with the jack. Finish tight-
ening the bolts with the box spanner.

››› in Preparation work on page 183
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Emergency towing of the
vehicle Towing Fig. 44
Fig. 45
The towline anchorages are located under
the floor panel in the luggage compartment. Switch on the ignition so that the turn sig-
nals, windscreen wipers and windscreen
washer can work. Ensure that the steering
wheel is unlocked and moves freely.
Place the gear lever in neutral on vehicles
with a manual gearbox. With an automatic
gearbox, place the lever in N.
To brake, press the brake pedal firmly. The
brake servo does not work when the engine
is switched off.
The power steering only works when the igni-
tion is switched on and the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise, it will need more force.
Tow rope or tow bar
The tow bar offers increased safety and a
lower risk of damage.
The tow rope is recommended when there is
no tow bar. It must be elastic so that it does
not damage the vehicle.
Towline anchorages
Attach the bar or rope to the towline ancho-
rages.
It is located with the vehicle's tools
›››  page 182
.
Sc r
ew the front towline anchorage into the
screw connection ››› Fig. 44 and tighten it
with the wheel

brace. The rear towline an-
chorage is under the rear bumper, on the
right. 
››› in Tow-starting* on page 190
›››
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Safe driving
Safety
Safe driving Safety first! This chapter contains important information,
tips, suggestions and warnings that you
should read and consider for both your own
safety and for your passengers' safety.
WARNING
● This manual contains important informa-
tion about the operation of the vehicle, both
for the driver and the passengers. The other
sections of the on-board documentation also
contain further information that you should
be aware of for your own safety and for the
safety of your passengers.
● Ensure that the on-board documentation is
kept in the vehicle at all times. This is espe-
cially important when lending or selling the
vehicle to another person. Advice about driving
Before setting off For your own safety and the safety of your
passengers, always note the following points
before every trip: –
Make sure that the vehicle's lights and turn
signals are working properly.
– Check tyre pressure.
– Ensure that all windows provide a clear and
good view of the surroundings.
– Ensure that all luggage is correctly secured
››› page 108.
– Make sure that no objects can interfere
with the pedals.
– Adjust front seat, head restraint and rear vi-
sion mirrors properly according to your
size.
– Ensure that the passenger in the central
rear seat always has the head restraint in
the correct position for use.
– Instruct passengers to adjust the head re-
straints according to their height.
– Protect children with appropriate child
seats and properly applied seat belts
››› page 46 .
– As s
ume the correct sitting position. Instruct
your passengers also to assume a proper
sitting position. ››› page 30.
– Fasten your seat belt securely. Instruct your
passengers also to fasten their seat belts
properly. ›››
page 34. What
affects driving safety? As a driver, you are responsible for yourself
and your passengers. When your concentra-
tion or driving safety is affected by any cir-
cumstance, you endanger yourself as well as
others on the road
››› , for this reason:
– Always pay attention to traffic and do not
get distracted by passengers or telephone calls.
– Never drive when your driving ability is im-
paired (e.g. by medication, alcohol, drugs).
– Observe traffic laws and speed limits.
– Always reduce your speed as appropriate
for road, traffic and weather conditions.
– When travelling long distances, take
breaks regularly - at least every two hours.
– If possible, avoid driving when you are tired
or stressed. WARNING
When driving safety is impaired during a trip,
the risk of injury and accidents increases. Safety equipment
Never put your safety or the safety of your
passengers in danger. In the event of an acci-
dent, the safety equipment may reduce the
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Safety
risk of injury. The following list includes most
of the safety equipment in your SEAT:
● Three-point seat belts
● Belt tension limiter for the front and rear
side seats
● Belt tensioners for the front seats
● Front airbags
● Side airbags in the front seat backrests,
with chest and head protection
● “ISOFIX” anchor points for “ISOFIX” rear
child seat system
● Height-adjustable front head restraints
● Rear-centre head restraints with in-use po-
sition and non-use position
● Adjustable steering column
The safety equipment mentioned above
works together to provide you and your pas-
sengers with the best possible protection in
the event of an accident. However, these
safety systems can only be effective if you
and your passengers are sitting in a correct
position and use this equipment properly.
Safety is everyone's business! Proper sitting position for
occupants
Correct sitting position for driver Fig. 46
The proper distance between driver
and steering wheel Fig. 47
Correct head restraint position for the
driver. For your own safety and to reduce the risk of
injury in the event of an accident, we recom-mend the following adjustments for the driv-
er:
– Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a
distance of at least 25 cm between the
steering wheel and the centre of your chest
››› Fig. 46 .
– Mo v
e the driver seat forwards or backwards
so that you are able to press the accelera-
tor, brake and clutch pedals to the floor
with your knees still slightly angled ››› .
– Ensure that you can reach the highest point
of the steering wheel.
– Adjust the head restraint so that its upper
edge is at the same level as the top of your
head, or as close as possible to the same
level as the top of your head ››› Fig. 47 .
– Mo v

e the seat backrest to an upright posi-
tion so that your back rests completely
against it.
– Fasten your seat belt securely ››› page 34.
– Keep both feet in the footwell so that you
have the vehicle under control at all times.
Adjustment of the driver seat ››› page 100. WARNING
● An incorrect sitting position of the driver
can lead to severe injuries.
● Adjust the driver seat so that there is at
least 25 cm distance between the centre of 30