2015 Seat Ibiza 5D instrument panel

Instruments and warning/control lamps
CAUTION
● To pr ev
ent damage to the engine, the rev
counter needle should only remain in the red
zone for a short period of time.
● When the engine is cold, avoid high revs
and heavy ac
celeration and do not make the
engine work hard. For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear in time reduces fuel con-
sumption and noi se.Rev counter
The rev counter indicates the number of en-
gine r
ev
o

lutions per minute ›››
Fig. 121 1 .
T og
ether w
ith the gear-change indicator, the
rev counter offers you the possibility of using
the engine of your vehicle at a suitable
speed.
The start of the red zone on the dial indicates
the maximum engine speed which may be
used briefly when the engine is warm and af-
ter it has been run in properly. Before reach-
ing this range, you should change to a higher
gear for vehicles with a manual gearbox or for
automatic gearboxes put the selector lever in
“D” or take your foot off the accelerator ped-
al. We recommend that you avoid high revs and
that

you follow the recommendations on the
gear-change indicator. Consult the additional
information in ›››
 page 28, Gear-change
indicator. CAUTION
Never allow the rev counter needle 1 ›››
Fig. 121 to g o int
o the red zone on the
scale for more than a very brief period, other-
wise there is a risk of engine damage. For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear early will help you to save
fuel and minimi

se emissions and engine
noise. Indications on the display
A variety of information can be viewed on the
in
s
trument

panel display ›››
Fig. 121 3 de-
pendin g on the
v
ehicle equipment:
● Bonnet, rear lid and doors open
›››
 page 28.
● Information and warning texts.
● Mileage.
● Time.
● Navigation instructions.
● Outside temperature.
● Compass. ●
Shift l
ever position ››› page 159.
● Recommended gear (manual gearbox)
›››
 page 28.
● Multifunction display (MFD) and menus
with differ
ent setting options ›››
 page 25.
● Service interval display ›››

 page 33.
● Second speed display ›››

 page 25.
● Speed warning function ›››

 page 32.
● Start-Stop system status display
›››
page 173.
● Low consumption driving status (ECO)
›››
page 98
● Identifying letters on engine (MKB).
● Active cylinder management display
(ACT ®
)* ››

› page 167
Distance travelled
The odometer registers the total distance
travelled by the car.
The odometer (trip ) shows the distance
travelled since the last odometer reset. The
last digit of the trip recorder indicates distan-
ces of 100 metres or one tenths of a mile.
● Briefly press the button ›››
Fig. 121 4 to re-
set the trip r
ec
order to 0.
● Keep the button 4 pressed for about 3
sec ond
s

and the previous value will be dis-
played. »
97
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
Time
● To set the time, keep the button ››
› Fig. 121
4 pressed for more than 3 seconds to select
the hour or minut e di
s
play.
● To continue setting the time, press the up-
per or lower p
art of the button 4 . Hold but-
t on do
wn t
o scroll through the numbers
quickly.
● Press the button 4 again in order to finish
settin g the time.
The time c an al

so be set via the  key and
Set up function button in the Easy Connect
sy s
t

em ››› page 107.
Compass
With the ignition on and the navigation sys-
tem on, the cardinal point corresponding to
the direction of travel of the vehicle is dis-
played on the instrument panel.
Selector lever position
The selected gear is displayed on the side of
the selector lever and on the instrument pan-
el display. In positions D and S, and with the
Tiptronic, the corresponding gear is also dis-
played.
Recommended gear (manual gearbox)
The recommended gear in order to save fuel
is displayed on the instrument panel while
you are driving ›››
 page 28. Second speed display (mph or km/h)
In addition t

o the speedometer, the speed
can also be displayed in a different unit of
measurement (in miles or in km per hour).
This option cannot be deactivated in models
destined for countries in which the second
speed must always be visible.
The second speed display can be adjusted in
the Easy Connect system via the  key and
the Set
up function button
››
›
page 107.
Speed warning
When the speed setting is exceeded, this will
be indicated on the instrument panel display.
This is very useful, for example when using
winter tyres that are not designed for driving
at the maximum speed of the vehicle
›››  page 32.
The speed warning settings can be adjusted
in the Easy Connect system via the  key
and the Set
up function button
››
›
page 107.
Start-Stop operating display
Updated information relating to the status is
displayed on the instrument panel
››› page 173.
Low consumption driving status (ECO)*
Depending on the equipment, when driving,
the “ECO ” display appears on the instrument
panel when the vehicle is in low consump- tion status due to active cylinder manage-
ment (A

CT®
)* ›››
 page 30.
Identifying letters on engine (MKB)
Hold the button ››› Fig. 121 4 down for more
th an 15 sec
ond

s to display the identifying
letters of the vehicle engine (MKB). To do
this, the ignition must be switched on and
the engine switched off. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in Warning
symbol s on p
age 101. WARNING
Even though outside temperatures are above
freez in

g, some roads and bridges may be icy.
● At outside temperatures above +4°C
(+39°F), even when the “ice c
rystal symbol”
is not visible, there may still be patches of ice
on the road.
● Never rely on the outside temperature indi-
cator! Note
● Differ ent

versions of the instrument panel
are available and therefore the versions and
instructions on the display may vary. In the
case of displays without warning or informa-
tion texts, faults are indicated exclusively by
the warning lamps. 98

Instruments and warning/control lamps
●
Dependin g on the equipment, some set
-
tings and instructions can also be carried out
in the Easy Connect system.
● When several warnings are active at the
same time, the symbol
s are shown succes-
sively for a few seconds and will stay on until
the fault is rectified. Odometer
Fig. 122
Instrument panel: odometer and re-
set b
utt

on. The distance covered is displayed in “kilome-
tr
e
s” or mi

les “m”. It is possible to change
the measurement units (kilometres
“km”/miles “m”) in the radio/Easy Connect*.
Please refer to the Easy Connect* Instructions
Manual for more details. Odometer/trip recorder
The odometer show

s the total distance cov-
ered by the vehicle.
The trip recorder shows the distance that has
been travelled since it was last reset. It is
used to measure short trips. The last digit of
the trip recorder indicates distances of 100
metres or tenths of a mile.
The trip recorder can be set to zero by press-
ing 0.0/SET
› ››
Fig. 122
.
F

ault display
If there is a fault in the instrument panel, the
letters DEF will appear in the trip recorder
display. Have the fault repaired immediately,
as far as is possible.
Coolant temperature gauge For vehicles with no coolant temperature
g
aug
e, a c

ontrol lamp  appears for high
coolant temperatures ›››
page 207. Please
note ››› .
The c oo
l

ant temperature gauge 2 ›››
Fig. 121 only w

orks when the ignition is
switched on. In order to avoid engine dam-
age, please read the following notes for the
different temperature ranges. Engine cold
If on
ly

the diodes in the lower part of the
scale light up, this indicates that the engine
has not yet reached operating temperature.
Avoid high revs and heavy acceleration and
do not make the engine work hard.
Normal temperature
If in normal operations, the diodes light up
until the central zone, it means that the en-
gine has reached operating temperature. At
high outside temperatures and when making
the engine work hard, the diodes may contin-
ue lighting up and reach the upper zone. This
is no cause for concern, provided the control
lamp  does not light up on the instrument
panel digital display.
Heat range
When the diodes light up in the upper area of
the display and the control lamp appears 
on the instrument panel display, the coolant
temperature is excessive ››› page 207. CAUTION
● To en s

ure a long useful life for the engine,
avoid high revs, driving at high speed and
making the engine work hard for approxi-
mately the first 15 minutes when the engine
is cold. The phase until the engine is warm al-
so depends on the outside temperature. If
necessary, use the engine oil temperature*
›››  page 31 as a guide. » 99
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
●
Addition a
l lights and other accessories in
front of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect
of the coolant. At high outside temperatures
and high engine loads, there is a risk of the
engine overheating.
● The front spoiler also ensures proper distri-
bution of the c
ooling air when the vehicle is
moving. If the spoiler is damaged this can re-
duce the cooling effect, which could cause
the engine to overheat. Seek specialist assis-
tance. Fuel level
Fig. 123
Fuel gauge. The display
6
› ›
› Fig. 121
only works when
the ignition is switched on. When the display
reaches the reserve mark, the lower diode
lights up in red and the control lamp  ap-
pears ››› page 96. When the fuel level is very
low, the lower diode flashes in red. The distance to empty fuel level is displayed
on the instrument

panel 3
› ››
Fig. 121
.
Y
ou can consult the tank capacity of your ve-
hicle in the ›››
 page 40 section. CAUTION
Never run the fuel tank completely dry. An ir-
re gu

lar fuel supply could cause misfiring. In
this way the unburned fuel can reach the ex-
haust system, which could cause the catalytic
converter to overheat resulting in damage. Warning and indication lamps
W arnin
g symbo

ls Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 35
There are red warning symbols (priority 1)
and yellow warning symbols (priority 2).
Warning messages, Priority 1 (red)
If one of these faults occurs, the warning
lamp will light up or flash and will be accom-
panied by three audible warnings. This is a
danger warning. Stop the vehicle and switch
off the engine. Check the fault and correct it.
Obtain professional assistance if necessary.
If several priority 1 faults are detected at the
same time, the symbols will be displayed one after the other for about 2 seconds at a time
and wil

l continue until the fault is corrected.
No menus will be shown in the display for the
duration of a priority 1 warning message.
Examples of priority 1 warning messages
(red)
● Brake system symbol  with the warnin
g
message STOP BRAKE FLUID INSTRUC-
TION MANUAL or STOP BRAKE FAULT IN-
STRUCTION MANUAL .
● Coolant symbol  with the warnin
g mes-
sage STOP SEE COOLANT INSTRUCTION
MANUAL .
● Engine oil pressure symbol  with the
warnin
g message STOP ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE LOW! INSTRUCTION MANUAL .
Warning messages, Priority 2 (yellow)
If one of these faults occurs, the correspond-
ing warning lamp lights up and is accompa-
nied by an audible warning. Check the corre-
sponding function as soon as possible al-
though the vehicle may be used without risk.
If several priority 2 warning messages are de-
tected at the same time, the symbols are dis-
played one after the other for about 2 sec-
onds at a time. After a set time, the informa-
tion text will disappear and the symbol will
be shown as a reminder at the side of the
display.
100

Instruments and warning/control lamps
WARNING
● When the tyr e pr
essure 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 s
porty 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
warnin g l

amp  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
thi
s
w

arning lamp lights up. This is necessary
when the automatic gearbox* selector lever
is moved out of the positions P or N.Fuel Reserve/Level
 It lights up when only 7 litres of fuel remain
in the tank, and an
ac

oustic signal* also
sounds. It reminds you to fuel up the fuel
tank as soon as possible ››› page 199.
Main beam headlights  The control lamp
 lights up when the m ain
be
ams are on or when the headlight flasher
is operated.
For further information see ›››
page 125.
Electromechanical steering*  The control lamp should light up for a few
sec
ond
s

when the ignition is switched on. It
should go out once the engine is started.
For further information on steering see
››› page 152. 
It lights up red
The electromechani-
cal steering is dam-
aged.Have the steering checked im-
mediately by a specialised work-
shop. 
It lights up yellow
Electromechanical
steering operation
is limited.Have the steering checked im-
mediately by a specialised work-
shop.
If the yellow warning lamp does
not light up again after the en-
gine is restarted and the vehicle
has travelled a short distance,
you do not need to take it to a
specialised workshop.
The 12-volt battery
was disconnected
and has been recon-
nected.Take the vehicle for a short run
at 15-20 km/h (9-12 mph). 
It flashes yellow
The steering column
is tight.Turn the wheel a little to both
sides.
The steering column
does not unlock or
lock.Remove the key from the ignition
and switch the ignition back on.
If necessary, check the messag-
es displayed on the instrument
panel display.
Do not drive on if
the steering
column remains locked after the
ignition has been switched on.
Seek specialist assistance. WARNING
If the warning lamps and the corresponding
mes s

ages are ignored when they light up, the
vehicle may stall in traffic and cause acci-
dents and severe injuries. » 105
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
Operating the audio system + telephone Fig. 126
Controls on the steering wheel.ButtonRadioMedia (except AUX)AUXTelephone a)Navigation a)
A TurnUp/down volumeUp/down volumeUp/down volumeUp/down volumeUp/down volume
A PressMutePauseMuteMuteMute
B
Short press:
access to the tele-
phone menu on the dash pan- ela)
.
Hold down: redial a)Short press:
access to the tele-
phone menu on the dash pan- ela)
.
Hold down: redial a)Short press:
access to the tele-
phone menu on the dash pan- ela)
.
Hold down: redial a)Short press:
answer/hang up
calls, enable/open the tele- phone menu.
Hold down: reject an incoming call/switch to private/redial modeShort press: access to the tele-
phone menu on the dash pan- ela)
.
Hold down: redial a)
CSearch for last stationShort press:
switch to the pre-
vious song
Hold down: quick rewindNo functionNo function b)Radio/media functionality (ex-
cept AUX )
DSearch for the next stationShort press: switch to the next
song
Hold down: fast forwardNo functionNo function b)Radio/media functionality (ex-
cept AUX )
EChange menu on instrument panelChange menu on instrumentpanelChange menu on instrumentpanelChange menu on instrumentpanelChange menu on instrumentpanel110

Communications and multimediaButtonRadioMedia (except AUX)AUXTelephone
a)Navigation a)
FChange menu on instrument
panelChange menu on instrumentpanelChange menu on instrumentpanelChange menu on instrumentpanelChange menu on instrumentpanel
GEnable/disable voice control a)Enable/disable voice controla)Enable/disable voice controla)No functionb)Enable/disable voice control
H TurnNext/previous preset station c)Next/previous songc)Acts upon the dash panel
menu depending on where it is locatedActs upon the dash panel
menu depending on where it is locatedActs upon the dash panel
menu depending on where it is located
H Press
Acts on the MFA or confirms
the menu option of the dash
panel depending on the menu optionActs on the MFA or confirms
the menu option of the dash
panel depending on the menu optionActs on the MFA or confirms
the menu option of the dash
panel depending on the menu optionActs on the MFA or confirms
the menu option of the dash
panel depending on the menu optionActs on the MFA or confirms
the menu option of the dash
panel depending on the menu option
a)According to the vehicle's equipment package.
b) When a call is being made, radio/media functionality (except AUX).
c) Only if the dash panel is in audio menu.
111
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Lights and visibility
●
Never c lo
se the tilting sunroof without first
checking that there are no obstructions. Risk
of serious injury to you or others. Make sure
that no one is in the path of the tilting sun-
roof.
● Always take the vehicle key with you when
you le
ave the vehicle.
● Never leave children or disabled persons in
the vehic
le, particularly if they have access to
the keys. Unsupervised use of a key could
mean that the engine is started or that elec-
trical equipment is used (e.g. electric tilting
sunroof) with a risk of accident. The doors
can be locked using the remote control key.
This could become an obstacle for assistance
in an emergency situation.
● The tilting sunroof continues to function
until
one of the front doors is opened and the
key removed from the ignition.
● Ensure that no object and/or end is be-
tween the gla
ss and the sunroof when the
one-touch opening/closing function is reset. Convenience closing*
Using the door lock
– Hold the key in the door lock of the driver
door in the loc k
in

g position until the tilting
sunroof is closed.
– Release the key to interrupt this function. Using the remote control
– Push the lock button on the remote control
for appr

oximately 3 seconds. The tilting
sunroof closes.
– Press the unlock button to interrupt the
function.
R

oll-back function of the tilting panor-
amic su
nroof* The tilting panoramic sunroof has a
ro
l
l-back
function which prevents larger objects get-
ting trapped when the roof is closed. The roll-
back function does not prevent fingers get-
ting pinched against the roof opening. The
tilting sunroof stops and opens again imme-
diately if it is obstructed when closing. Lights and visibility
Light s
Sw it

ching lights on and off Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

 page 21
Switching on the front fog lights*
– Turn the switch from position  or  to
the firs

t stop and pull it. The symbol  of
the light control lights up.
Switching on the rear fog light (vehicles with
front fog lights)
– Turn the lights control from position  or
 to the sec ond s

top and pull out ››› . A
c ontr
o
l lamp on the instrument panel lights
up.
Switching on the rear fog light (vehicles with
no front fog lights)
– Turn the light control to the end from posi-
tion  or  and pul

l it. A control lamp on
the instrument panel lights up. WARNING
Never drive with just the side lights on, there
is a ri

sk of accident. The side lights are not
bright enough to illuminate the road ahead » 123
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety