2015 Seat Ibiza ST air condition

Emergencies
●
The high v o
ltage 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. CAUTION
● Remo v

e 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 u

sed bulbs in the proper manner. Note
● Dependin g on w

eather 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.
However, the edges may continue to be mis-
ted.
● Please check at regular intervals that all
lighting (es
pecially the exterior lighting) on
your vehicle is functioning properly. This is not only in the interest of your own safety,
but
a

lso that of all other road users.
● Before changing a bulb, make sure you
have the c
orrect new bulb.
● Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with
your bar
e hands, use a cloth or paper towel
instead. The residue left by the fingerprints
would vaporise as a result of the heat gener-
ated by the bulb, they will be deposited on
the reflector and will impair its surface. Single headlight bulb change
P o
s

ition of the bulbs Fig. 91
Single headlight. Side lights - Dipped beam/main beam.
T
urn s
ign

al light.
DRL (day light)
A B
C Turn signal and DRL (day light) light
Fig. 92
Single headlight DRL light (day light). Fig. 93
Single turn signal lamp. –
Raise the bonnet.
– Turn the bulb holder ››
›
Fig. 92 1 or
› ›
›
Fig. 93 2 to the left and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb
ho l
der and t

urning it anti-clockwise at the
same time.
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Controls and displays
Operation
C ontr
o
ls and displays
General instrument panel Door release lever
Light sw
it

ch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Headlight range control* . . . . . . . . . .125
Air vents
Lever f
or:
– Turn signals/main beam head-
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
– Crui se c

ontrol* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Instrument panel and warning
lamp s:
– In

struments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
– Warnin g and indic

ation lamps . . .35
Steering wheel with horn and – Driver airb ag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
– On-boar d c

omputer controls . . . .25
– Contro
ls for radio, telephone,
navigation and speech dialogue
system ›››
Booklet Radio
– Paddle levers for tiptronic gear-
shift (automatic gearbox) . . . . . . .162
1 2
3
4
5
6
7 Steering and starter lock
. . . . . . . . . .153
Lever for: – Wind
s

creen wipers and washer . .129
– Window w
asher-wiper system* . .129
– Multi-f
unction display control* . .25
Infotainment system:
Depending on the equipment,
glo

ve compartment with: . . . . . . . . .136
– CD pla
yer* and/or SD card*
››› Booklet Radio
Passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Switches for:
– Heating and

ventilation . . . . . . . . . 146
– Air conditionin g* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
– C

limatr
onic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Depending on the equipment, but-
ton s

for:
– SEAT Drive Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
– Park a

ssist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
– Hazard w
arning lights . . . . . . . . . .127
– Airbag off w
arning lamp* . . . . . . .68, 70
Depending on the equipment:
– USB/AUX -IN inp

ut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
– Cig ar

ette lighter/Power socket . .138
Drink holder/Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
8 9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 Controls in the centre console:
– St ar
t

-Stop operation button . . . . .173
– Tyr
e pressure monitoring* . . . . . . .104
– Heated r
ear window . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
– Heated se
ats* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
– Central
locking* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Handbrake lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Gear lever – Automatic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
– M

anual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Stor

age space
Pedal
s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Steering column control lever* . . . .13
Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Fuse housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Control for adjusting electric exteri-
or mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
El

ectric window controls* . . . . . . . . .120 Note
Some of the items of equipment listed here
are fitt ed on

ly on certain model versions or
are optional extras. 17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
Ibiza SC Model
The fr ont
att
achment points 1 are only visi-
b l
e when the door

s are open; the rear attach-
ment points 3 are marked on the top edge
of the s
ide w

indow with arrow heads
››› Fig. 162 B.
Ibiza ST Model
The crossbars are assembled on the roof rail-
ings. The attachment points can be seen on
the inside of the roof railings ››› Fig. 163. WARNING
Incorrect attachment and use of the cross-
bar s

and the roof carrier system may cause
the whole system to detach from the roof and
cause an accident and injuries.
● Always take the manufacturer assembly in-
structions
into account.
● Use only crossbars and the roof carrier sys-
tem when they ar
e in perfect condition and
are properly secured.
● Always secure the crossbars and the roof
carrier sys
tem properly.
● Check threaded joints and attachments
travel
ling and if necessary tighten them after
you have travelled a short distance. When
making long trips, check the threaded joints
whenever you stop for a rest.
● Always fit the special roof carrier systems
correctly
for wheels, skis and surfboards, etc.
● Do not modify or repair the crossbars or
roof c
arrier system. Note
Always read the assembly instructions that
come w ith the c

rossbars and the roof carrier
system carefully and keep them in the vehi-
cle. Air conditioning
He atin
g,

ventilation and cool-
ing
General notes Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

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Pollution filter
The pollution filter (a combined particulate
filter and active carbon filter) serves as a bar-
rier against impurities in the outside air, in-
cluding dust and pollen.
For the climate control system to work with
maximum efficiency, the pollution filter must
be replaced at the specified intervals in the
Maintenance Programme.
If the filter loses efficiency prematurely due
to use in areas reaching very high pollution
levels, the pollen filter must be changed
more frequently than stated in the Service
Schedule. WARNING
Reduced visibility through the windows in-
cr e

ases the risk of serious accidents.
● Always ensure that all windows are free of
ice and sno
w, and that they are not fogged,144

Air conditioning
so as to maintain good visibility of everything
outs
ide.
● The m
aximum heat output required to de-
fros
t windows as quickly as possible is only
available when the engine has reached its
normal running temperature. Only drive when
you have good visibility.
● Always ensure that you use the heating
syst
em, fresh air system, air conditioner and
the heated rear window to maintain good visi-
bility to the outside.
● Never leave the air recirculation on for a
long period of time. If
the cooling system is
switched off and air recirculation mode
switched on, the windows can mist over very
quickly, considerably limiting visibility.
● Switch air recirculation mode off when it is
not requir
ed. WARNING
Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and re-
duce driv er c

oncentration possibly resulting
in a serious accident.
● Never leave the fresh air fan turned off or
use the air rec
irculation for long periods of
time; the air in the vehicle interior will not be
refreshed. CAUTION
● If y

ou suspect that the air conditioner is
damaged, switch it off with the A/C button to prevent further damage and have it checked
by
a s

pecialised workshop.
● Repairs to the air conditioner require spe-
cia
list knowledge and special tools. There-
fore, we recommend you to take the vehicle
to a specialised workshop. Note
● If the humidity and t

emperature outside the
vehicle are high, condensation can drip off
the evaporator in the cooling system and
form a pool underneath the vehicle. This is
normal and does not indicate a leak.
● Keep the air intake slots in front of the
winds
creen free of snow, ice and leaves to en-
sure heating and cooling are not impaired,
and to prevent the windows from misting
over.
● The air from the vents flows through the ve-
hicle int
erior and is extracted by slots in the
luggage compartment designed for this pur-
pose. Therefore, you should avoid obstruct-
ing these slots with any kind of object.
● The air conditioner operates most effective-
ly with the w
indows and the sliding/tilting
sunroof* closed. However, if the temperature
inside the vehicle is excessive because of the
sun, the air inside can be cooled faster by
opening the windows for a short time.
● Do not smoke while air recirculation mode
is on, a
s smoke drawn into the air condition- ing system leaves residue on the evaporator,
produc
in

g a permanent unpleasant odour.
● At low outside temperatures, the compres-
sor switc
hes off automatically and cannot be
switched on even with the AUTO button.
● It is advisable to turn on the air condition-
ing at l

east once a month, to lubricate the
system gaskets and prevent leaks. If a de-
crease in the cooling capacity is detected, a
Technical Service should be consulted to
check the system.
● To ensure correct operation, the grilles on
both sides
of the screen must not be obstruc-
ted
● When the engine is under extreme strain,
switc
h off the compressor for a moment. Economic use of the air conditioning
When the air conditioning is switched on, the
c
ompr
e

ssor consumes engine power and has
influence on fuel consumption. Consider the
following points in order to have the system
operating in the minimum possible time.
● If the vehicle interior has overheated due to
an exc
essive solar radiation, it is best to
open the windows or doors to allow the hot
air to escape.
● While in motion, the air conditioning
should not
be switched on if the windows or
the sunroof* are open.
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Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Air conditioning
Blower
The air flo w c
an be set
at four speeds with
switch B . The blower should always be set
at the lo
w

est speed when driving slowly.
Air distribution
Control C for setting the flow of air in the re-
quir ed dir
ection.


– Air distribution towards the windscreen
in order to demist. For safety reasons, it is
not recommended to switch air recirculation
on.
 – Air distribution to upper body.
 – Air distribution to footwell
 – Air distribution to the windscreen and
the footwell. WARNING
● For y

our safety, the windows should never
be fogged up or covered with snow or ice.
This is essential to ensure good visibility.
Please familiarise yourself with the correct
operation of the heating and ventilation sys-
tem, including the demist/defrost functions
for the windows. Note
● Ple a

se consider the general notes
››› page 144. Air recirculation
Air recirculation prevents unpleasant smells
from ent
erin

g the interior.
Connecting the recirculation
In any position of rotary switch C except
tha w:
● Pr

ess button D
››› Fig. 165 and the l
amp in
the button will illuminate.
Disconnecting the recirculation
● If the lamp is on, press button D and the
l amp w
i

ll go off, indicating that the entry of
outside air has been activated.
If the rotary switch C
› ›
›

Fig. 165 is in the
thaw position, the recirculation flap will al-
ways be open and air will always enter from
the outside.
If the rotary switch C is switched from any
po s
ition t

o the thaw position, recirculation
will be automatically deactivated. WARNING
● In air rec ir

culation mode, no cold air from
the outside enters the vehicle interior. The
windows can quickly fog over if the heating is
switched off. Therefore, never leave the air re-
circulation mode switched on for a long time
(risk of accident). Vehicle ventilation or heating
Ventilating the vehicle interior
– Turn the temperature selector ›››
Fig. 165
A anticlockwise.
– Turn blower switch B to any of the head
setting s

1 -4.
– Set the airflow to the desired direction us-
ing air dis

tribution control C .
– Open the relevant air outlets.
Interior he atin

g
– Turn the temperature selector ›››
Fig. 165
A clockwise to select the desired tempera-
t ur
e.
– T
urn blower switch B to any of the head
settin g
s

1 -4.
– Set the airflow to the desired direction us-
ing air dis

tribution control C .
– Open the relevant air outlets.
D efr
o

sting the windscreen
– Turn the temperature selector ›››

Fig. 165
A clockwise to reach the maximum tem-
per at
ur
e.
– Turn the blower switch B to setting 4.
– Turn air distribution control to .
– Close outlet 3 .
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Operation
– Open and t urn outl
et
4 towards the side
w indo
w
s.
Keeping the windscreen and the side win-
dows demisted
– Turn the temperature selector ›››
Fig. 165
A to the heating area.
– Turn blower switch B to any of the head
settin g
s

2 -3.
– Turn air distribution control to .
– Close outlets 3–
Open and turn outlets 4 towards side win-
do w
s.
Onc

e the windows are demisted and as a pre-
ventive measure, the control C can be set in
po s
ition

, thus obtaining greater comfort
while preventing the windows from misting
again.
Heating
Maximum heat output, which is needed to
defrost the windows quickly, is only available
when the engine has reached its operating
temperature. Note
Remember that the temperature of the engine
coo l

ant should be optimum to ensure that the
heating system functions correctly (except in
vehicles fitted with additional heating*). Air conditioning*
C ontr
o

ls Fig. 166
Air conditioning controls on the
d a
sh p

anel. Temperature selector
››
›
page 149
Blower control. There are four speed set-
tings for the blower. At low speed, it is
recommended to set the blower to a mini-
mum of 1 to improve the intake of fresh
air.
Air distribution control ››› page 149
Air recirculation button 
› ›
› p
age 149
A/C button – Switches on the cooling
sy s
t

em ››› page 149
The air conditioning system only works when
the engine is running and the fan is switched
on. A B
C
D
E ●
Us
in

g the rotary switches A ,
B and
C ›››
Fig. 166 y ou c
an a djust temperature, blow-
er speed and air distribution.
● To switch a function on or off, press the ap-
propriat
e button D or
E . When the function
i s
activ
ated, a red warning light on the but-
ton is turned on.
To demist the windscreen
● Turn air distribution to .
● Turn the fan control to one of the two levels
depending on the speed r
equired.
● Rotate the temperature control to the de-
sired l
evel of comfort.
● Close outlets 3 ●
Open and turn outlets 4 towards side win-
do w
s. WARNING
For your safety, the windows should never be
fog g

ed up or covered with snow or ice. This is
essential to ensure good visibility. Please fa-
miliarise yourself with the correct operation
of the heating and ventilation system, includ-
ing the demist/defrost functions for the win-
dows. Note
Please consider the general notes. 148

Air conditioning
Vehicle interior heating or cooling
sy s
t
em Interior heating
– Turn off the cooling system using the
›› ›

Fig. 166 A/C button (the button light
turn s
off).
– Turn the temperature selector A to set the
des ir

ed temperature inside the vehicle.
– Turn the blower switch to any of the set-
tings

1-4.
– Set the air distribution control C to the air
flo w c
onfigur

ation desired:  (towards the
w ind
s
creen),  (towards the chest),
(towards the footwell) and
 (towards the
w ind
s

creen and footwell areas).
Interior cooling
– Turn off the cooling system using the A/Cbutton (the button light turns on).
– Turn the temperature control switch until
the de s
ir

ed interior temperature is reached.
– Turn the blower switch to any of the set-
tings

1-4.
– Set the air distribution control to the air
flow configur

ation desired:  (towards the
w ind
s
creen),  (towards the chest),
(towards the footwell) and
 (towards the
w ind
s

creen and footwell areas). Heating
Maximum he

at output, which is needed to
defrost the windows quickly, is only available
when the engine has reached its operating
temperature.
Coolant system
When the air conditioning is switched on, the
temperature and the air humidity go down.
This way, if the outside humidity is extreme,
the air conditioning prevents the misting of
the windows and therefore, comfort is im-
proved.
If the air conditioning does not work, this
may be due to the following reasons:
● The engine is stationary.
● The fan blower is switched off.
● The outside temperature is lower than ap-
prox
imately +3°C (+37°F).
● The air conditioning system compressor
has
been temporarily switched off because of
an increased engine coolant temperature.
● The air conditioner fuse is faulty.
● Another fault in the vehicle. Have the air
conditioning c
hecked by a specialised work-
shop. Air recirculation
 Air recirculation prevents unpleasant smells,
e.g. when p
a

ssing through a tunnel or in
queuing traffic, from entering the interior.
If the rotary switch C
››› Fig. 166 i
s in the
thaw position, the recirculation flap will al-
ways be open (button light off).
If the rotary switch C is switched from any
pos ition t

o the thaw position, recirculation
will be automatically deactivated.
Connecting the recirculation
In any position of rotary switch C except
th a
w:
● Pr

ess button D
› ›
› Fig. 166
, the switch's
lamp will light up, indicating that air recircu-
lation inside the vehicle has been activated.
Disconnecting the recirculation
In any position of rotary switch C except
th a
w:
● Pr

ess button D again and the button's
l amp w
i

ll go off, indicating that air recircula-
tion from the outside has been activated.
In the thaw position of rotary switch C , the
entr y
of

air into the vehicle interior is always
from the outside. »
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WARNING
In air recirculation mode, no cold air from the
outs ide ent
ers the vehicle interior. If the air
conditioner is switched off, the windows can
quickly mist over. Therefore, never leave the
air recirculation mode switched on for a long
time (risk of accident). Note
● When eng agin
g reverse gear, the air recir-
culation is connected automatically to pre-
vent the entrance of exhaust gases in the ve-
hicle on travelling backwards. The control
lamp on the button  does not light up.
● If the temperature control is turned to the
co l

dest setting (blue point) and the A/C but- ton is on, the “Air recirculation” function is
autom
atic

ally activated in order to cool the
vehicle faster using less energy, and its func-
tion control lamp will light up.
● If the function is not deactivated by press-
ing the butt
on, it will deactivate after approx-
imately 20 minutes. Climatronic*
Genera l

notes Fig. 167
Climatronic: controls. Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

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Climatronic automatically maintains a com-
fortable temperature. To do so, it automati- cally regulates the supplied air temperature
and the blow
er and air distribution levels.
The system also allows for the effect of sun-
light, so there is no need for manual adjust-
ment. It also has a humidity sensor that helps to automatically demist the wind-
scr
een.
Automatic operations ››› page 151 guaran-
tee maximum comfort any time of year.
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