2016 Seat Ibiza ST service

The essentials
Fuel Fig. 51
Fuel tank flap with tank cap attached. The flap that covers the tank cap is unlocked
and loc
k
ed aut om
atically 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. 51.
Closing the fuel tank cap
● Unscrew the cap by turning it to the right as
far as it
will go.
● Close the lid. 
››› in Refuelling on page 199
›››
page 199 Oil
Fig. 52
Engine oil dipstick. Fig. 53
In the engine compartment: Engine
oi l
fi l

ler cap The level is measured using the dipstick loca-
t
ed in the en
gine comp

artment
›››  page 204.
The oil 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 th at
z

one.
● Zone C : Add oil up to zone
B .
T op
pin g up en

gine oil
● Unscrew cap from oil filler opening.
● Add oil slowly.
● At the same time, check the level to ensure
you do not ad
d too much.
● When the oil level reaches at least zone B ,
u n
sc

rew the engine oil filler cap carefully.
Oil properties
Engine typeSpecification
Petrol without flexible serv-
ice intervalVW 502 00/VW 504 00
Petrol with flexible service
interval (LongLife)VW 504 00
Diesel. Engines without Par-
ticulate filter (DPF)VW 505 01/VW 506
01/VW 507 00» 41

The essentialsEngine typeSpecification
Diesel. Particulate Filter En-
gines (DPF).
With or without flexible
service interval (with and
without LongLife)
a)VW 507 00
a)
Only use recommended oils, otherwise you may damage the
engine.
Engine oil additives
No type of additive should be mixed with the
engine oil. The deterioration caused by these
additives is not covered by the warranty.

››› in Changing engine oil on page 207
››› page 204 Coolant
Fig. 54
Engine compartment: coolant expan-
s ion t
ank c

ap. The coolant tank is located in the engine
c
omp
artment

›››
 page 204.
When the engine is cold, replace the coolant
when the level is below .
Coolant specifications
The engine cooling system is supplied from
the factory with a specially treated mixture of
water and at least 40 % of the additive G13
(TL-VW 774 J), purple. This mixture gives the
necessary frost protection down to -25 °C
(-13 °F) and protects the light alloy parts of
the engine cooling system against corrosion.
It also prevents scaling and considerably rai-
ses the boiling point of the coolant.
To protect the cooling system, the percentage
of additive must always be at least 40 %, even in warm climates where anti-freeze pro-
tection is not

required.
If for weather reasons further protection is
necessary, the proportion of additive may be
increased, but only up to 60 %; otherwise an-
tifreeze protection will diminish and this will
worsen cooling.
When the coolant is topped up, use a mixture
of distilled water and at least 40 % of the
G13 or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G) additive
(both are purple) to obtain an optimum anti-
corrosion protection ››› in Topping up cool-
ant on p ag
e 209 .

The mixture of G13 with
G12 plus (TL-VW 774 F), G12 (red) or G11
(green-blue) engine coolants will significant-
ly reduce anti-corrosion protection and
should therefore be avoided ››› in Topping
up c oo
lant on p

age 209.

››› in Topping up coolant on page 208
››› page 207 42

The essentials
Brake fluid Fig. 55
Engine compartment: brake fluid res-
er v
oir c ap The brake fluid reservoir is located in the en-
gine c
omp
artment
›››
 page 204.
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 210
››› page 209 Windscreen washer
Fig. 56
In the engine compartment: wind-
s c
reen w

asher reservoir top. The windscreen washer reservoir is located in
the en
gine c
ompar

tment ›››
 page 204.
To top up, mix water with a product recom-
mended by SEAT.
In cold temperatures, add anti-freeze for win-
dows.

››› in Topping up the windscreen wash-
er reservoir water on page 210
››› page 210 Battery
The battery is located in the engine compart-
ment

›
››

 page 204. It does not require maintenance. It is checked as part of the In-
spection Serv

ice.

››› in Symbols and warnings on han-
dling the battery on page 211
››› page 210 43

The essentials
Identifying a blown fuse
A f u
se i s
blown if its metal strip is ruptured
››› Fig. 59.
● Point a lamp at the fuse to see if it has
blown.
To r

eplace a fuse
● Remove the fuse.
● Replace the blown fuse by one with an
identical
amperage rating (same colour and
markings) and identical size.
● Replace the cover again or close the fuse
box lid.
Bu

lbs
Bulb
s (12 V)
Light source used for each function
Double headlightsType
Dipped beam headlightsH7 Long Life
Main beam headlightsH7
Side lightsW5W Long Life
Turn signalPY 21W
Double headlightsType
DRL (day light)LEDa)
a)
In case of a LED failure, go to an authorised workshop to have
it replaced.
Single headlightType
Dipped/main beam headlightsH4 Long Life
Side lightsW5W Long Life
Turn signalPY 21W
DRL (day light)P21W SLL
Xenon/adaptive head-
lights*Type
Dipped/main beam headlightsD1S a)
Side lightsLEDb)
Turn signalPY 21W
DRL (day light)LEDb)
a)
This light should be changed by an Authorised Service.
b) In case of a LED failure, go to an authorised workshop to have
it replaced.
››› page 83 Action in the event of a punc-
t
ur
e
Wh at

to do first ●
Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface
and in a safe p l

ace as far away from traffic as
possible.
● Apply the handbrake.
● Switch on the hazard warning lights.
● Manual gearbox: select the 1st
gear.
● Automatic gearbox: Move the select
or lever
to position P.
● If you are towing a trailer, unhitch it from
your vehic
le.
● Have the vehicle tool kit* ›››
p
age 47 and
the spare wheel ›››
 page 76 ready.
● Observe the applicable legislation for each
country
(reflective vest, warning triangles,
etc.).
● All occupants should leave the vehicle and
wait in a saf
e place (for instance behind the
roadside crash barrier). WARNING
● Alwa y

s observe the above steps and pro-
tect yourself and other road users.
● If you change the wheel on a slope, block
the wheel on the oppos
ite side of the car with
a stone or similar to prevent the vehicle from
moving. 45

The essentials
Anti-theft wheel bolts* Fig. 64
Anti-theft wheel bolt with cap and
a d
apt er
. A special adapter (vehicle tools) is required
t
o r
emo v

e the anti-theft wheel bolts.
● Remove the wheel cover* or the cap*.
● Insert the special adapter (vehicle tools)
onto the anti-theft wheel
bolt and push it on
as far as it will go.
● Insert the wheel brace (vehicle tools) onto
the adapter a
s far as it will go.
● Remove the wheel bolt ››› p
age 48. Note
Make a note of the code number of the anti-
theft wheel bo

lt and keep it in a safe place,
but not in your vehicle. If you need a new
adapter, you can obtain it from the SEAT Offi-
cial Service, indicating the code number. Loosening the wheel bolts
Fig. 65
Wheel: loosen the wheel bolts. ●
Insert the box spanner (vehicle tools) onto
the wheel bo
lt a

s far as it will go. An adapter
is required to unscrew or tighten the anti-
theft wheel bolts ››› page 48.
● Turn the wheel bolt approximately one turn
to the left ›

›› Fig. 65 (arrow). To apply the re-
quired torque, hold the wheel brace at the
end. If it is not possible to loosen a wheel
bolt, carefully apply pressure with one foot
on the end of the box spanner. Hold on to the
vehicle for support and take care not to slip. WARNING
Slightly loosen the wheel bolts (one turn) be-
fore r ai

sing the vehicle with the jack*. If not,
an accident may occur. Raising the vehicle
Fig. 66
Jack position points Fig. 67
Fitting the jack. ●
Place the jack* (vehicle tools) on firm
gr ou
nd. If nec

essary use a large, strong
board or similar support. If the surface is slip-
pery (for example tiles) place the jack on a
rubber mat or similar to prevent it from slip-
ping ››› .
48

The essentials
Note
The vehicles must not touch each other, oth-
erwi se el
ectricity could flow as soon as the
positive terminals are connected. Changing the windscreen wiper
bla
de

s
Changing the wiper blades Fig. 72
Wipers in service position Fig. 73
Changing the windscreen wiper
bla de. To change the blades it is necessary to move
the w
iper
s fr

om the rest position into the
service position.
Do not change the windscreen wipers when
out of the service position, as it could cause
paint to flake off the bonnet due to friction
with the windscreen wiper arm.
Service position (for changing wiper blades)
● Ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen.
● Turn the ignition on and off and then (with-
in approx
imately 9 seconds) push the wind-
screen wiper lever down (short wipe). The
windscreen wipers will move to the service
position ››› Fig. 72.
Removing the wiper blade
● Lift the windscreen wiper arm.
● Press the securing tab down 1
› ›
› Fig. 73 .●
Extr
act the wiper b

lade from the wiper arm.
Fitting the wiper blade ● Insert the wiper blade onto the windscreen
wiper arm until
it clicks into place.
● Place the windscreen wiper arms to their in-
itial pos
ition.

››› in Changing the windscreen and
rear window wiper blades on page 79
››› page 78 Changing the rear window wiper blade
Fig. 74
Removing and fitting the rear window
w iper b
la

de. Removing the wiper blade
● Lift the wiper arm away from the glass 54

Safety
only if the seat belt is being worn. This re-
tr acts
and tight en
s the seat belts, reducing
the forward motion of the occupants.
The belt tensioners will not be triggered in
the event of minor collisions, if the vehicle
overturns, or in accidents where no major
forces act on the vehicle. Note
● If the seat belt

tensioners are triggered, a
fine dust is produced. This is normal and it is
not an indication of fire in the vehicle.
● The relevant safety requirements must be
observ
ed when the vehicle or components of
the system are scrapped. Specialised work-
shops are familiar with these regulations,
which are also available to you. Service and disposal of belt tension-
er
s The belt tensioners are components of the
se
at
belts th

at are installed in the seats of
your vehicle. If you work on the belt tension-
ers or remove and install parts of the system
when performing other repair work, the seat
belt may be damaged. The consequence may
be that, in the event of an accident, the belt
tensioners function incorrectly or may not
function at all.
So that the effectiveness of the seat belt ten-
sioner is not reduced and that removed parts do not cause any injuries or environmental
pollution, re

gulations, which are known to
the specialised workshops, must be ob-
served. WARNING
● Improper use or r ep

airs not carried out by
qualified mechanics increase the risk of se-
vere or fatal injuries. The belt tensioners may
fail to trigger or may trigger in the wrong cir-
cumstances.
● Never attempt to repair, adjust, remove or
insta
ll parts of the belt tensioners or seat
belts.
● The seat belt tensioner, seat belt and auto-
matic retr
actor cannot be repaired.
● Any work on the belt tensioners and seat
belts, including the r
emoval and refitting of
system parts in conjunction with other repair
work, must be performed by a specialised
workshop only.
● The belt tensioners will only provide pro-
tection for one acc
ident and must be changed
if they have been activated. Airbag system
Brief intr
oduction
Wh y

is it so important to wear a seat
belt and to sit correctly? For the inflating airbags to achieve the best
protection, the se
at

belt must always be worn
properly and the correct sitting position must
be assumed.
The airbag system is not a substitute for seat
belts, but it is an integral part of the vehicle's
overall passive safety system. Please bear in
mind that the airbag system can only work ef-
fectively when the vehicle occupants are
wearing their seat belts correctly and have
adjusted the head restraints properly. There-
fore, it is most important to properly wear the
seat belts at all times, not only because this
is required by law in most countries, but also
for your safety ›››
page 61, Why wear a seat
belt?.
The airbag inflates in a matter of seconds, so
if you are not properly seated when the air-
bag is triggered, you may sustain fatal inju-
ries. Therefore, it is essential that all vehicle
occupants assume a correct sitting position
while travelling.
Sharp braking before an accident may cause
a passenger not wearing a seat belt to be
thrown forward into the area of the deploying
66

Safety
Transporting children safely Saf ety
for c
hildren
Introduction For safety reasons, as we have learned from
accident
s

tatistics, we recommend that chil-
dren under 12 years of age travel in the rear
seats. Depending on their age, height and
weight, children travelling in rear seats must
use a child seat or a seat belt. For safety rea-
sons, the child seat should be installed in the
rear seat, behind the front passenger seat or
in the centre back seat.
The physical laws involved and the forces
acting in a collision apply also to children
››› page 63. But unlike adults, children do not
have fully developed muscle and bone struc-
tures. This means that children are subject to
a greater risk of injury.
To reduce the risk of injuries, children must
always use special child restraint systems
when travelling in the vehicle.
We recommend the use of child safety prod-
ucts from the SEAT Original Accessories Pro-
gramme, which includes systems for all ages
made by “Peke” (not for all countries).
These systems have been especially de-
signed and approved, complying with the
ECE-R44. regulation. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and
obser
v

e any statutory requirements when in-
stalling and using child seats. Always read
and note ››› page 72.
We recommend you always carry the manu-
facturer's Child Seat Instruction Manual to-
gether with the on-board documentation.
Important information regarding the
front pa
ssenger's airbag Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
 p

age 16.
Read and always observe the safety informa-
tion included in the following chapters:
● Safety distance with respect to the passen-
ger airbag ››

› page 66.
● Objects between the passenger and the
passen
ger side airbag ››› in Front airbags
on p ag
e 69 .
The p
assenger side front airbag, when ena-
bled, is a serious risk for a child that is facing
backward since the airbag can strike the seat
with such force that it can cause serious or
fatal injuries. Children up to 12 years old
should always travel on the rear seat.
Therefore we strongly recommend you to
transport children on the rear seats. This is
the safest location in the vehicle. Alternative-
ly, the front passenger airbag can be disa- bled with a key-operated switch
››› p
age 70.
When transporting children, use a child seat
appropriate to the age and size of each child. WARNING
● If a chi l

d seat is secured to the front pas-
senger seat, the risk to the child of sustain-
ing critical or fatal injuries in the event of an
accident increases.
● An inflating front passenger airbag can
strike the re
ar-facing child seat and project it
with great force against the door, the roof or
the backrest.
● Never install a child seat facing backwards
on the front pa
ssenger seat unless the front
passenger front airbag has been disabled.
Risk of potentially fatal injuries to the child!
However, if it is necessary, in exceptional ca-
ses, to transport a child in the front passen-
ger seat, the front passenger front airbag
must always be disabled ››› page 70, Deacti-
vation of front passenger front airbag*. If the
front passenger seat has a height adjustment
option, move it to the highest position.
● For those vehicles that do not include a key
lock swit
ch to deactivate the airbag, the vehi-
cle must be taken to a technical service.
● All vehicle occupants, especially children,
must a
ssume the proper sitting position and
be properly belted in while travelling.
● Never hold children or babies on your lap,
this can r
esult in potentially fatal injuries to
the child! 72