2016 Seat Ibiza ST steering

The essentials
● Pr e
ss
the button  on the windscreen
w iper l
ever or the b
utton  on the multifunc-
tion s t
eerin g wheel
to store the current speed
and activate the warning.
● To switch system on: adjust to the desired
speed within 5 second
s using the rocker
switch  on the windscreen wiper lever or
b y
t urnin

g the thumbwheel on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel. Next, press the button  or
 again or wait several seconds.
The s peed i
s s

tored and the warning activa-
ted.
● To switch system off: press the but-
ton  or
 . The stored speed is de-
l et
ed.
En gine oi

l temperature display The engine reaches its operating temperature
when in norm
al
driv in

g conditions, the oil
temperature is between 80 °C (180 °F)
and 120 °C (250 °F) . If the engine is re-
quired to work hard and the outside tempera-
ture is high, the engine oil temperature can
increase. This does not present any problem
as long as the warning lamps  ›››
table on
page 36 or  ›››
table on page 36 do not
appear on the display. Vehicles without multifunction steering
wheel
●
Press the rocker switch ››› Fig. 37
2 until
the m ain menu ap
pear
s. Enter into Driving
data . With the button 2 move to the oil
t emper
atur

e gauge.
Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel
● Enter the submenu Driving data and
turn the thumbwheel u
ntil the oil tempera-
ture display appears.
Additional electrical appliances ●
Operation with the windscreen wiper lever*:
Pr e
ss

the rocker switch ››› Fig. 37 2 until the
m ain menu ap
pear
s. Enter into the section
Driving data . With the rocker switch,
move to the display Convenience con-
sumers .
● Operation with the multi-function steering
wheel*: Mo
ve with the buttons 1 or
2 to
Driving data and enter w
ith OK
.
Turn the
thumbwheel to the right until the Conven-
ience consumers display appears.
In addition, a scale will inform you of the cur-
rent sum of all the additional appliances. Saving tips Tips on how to save fuel will be displayed in
conditions
th

at increase fuel consumption.
Follow them to reduce consumption. The indi-
cations appear automatically only with the ef-
ficiency programme. After a time, the tips will
disappear automatically.
If you wish to hide a saving tip immediately
after it appears, press any button on the
windscreen wiper lever*/multifunction steer-
ing wheel*. Note
● If y ou hide a s

aving tip, it will reappear af-
ter you switch the ignition on again.
● The saving tips do not appear in all situa-
tions, but r
ather with a large separation of
time. Timer*
You can access the timer via the selection
menu
››
›
p

age 27.
It allows you to manually time lap times on a
racing circuit, memorise them and compare
them to the vehicle's previous best times.
The following menus can be displayed:
● Stop
● Lap » 31

The essentials
● Pause
● Partial time
● Statistics
Ch an
ge fr
om one menu to another
● Vehicles without multifunction steering
wheel: pr
ess the rocker switch  in the
w ind
sc
reen wiper lever.
● Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel:
press
 or
 .
Menu “Stop”
Start
The timer starts.
If there are existing laps and they are in-
cluded in the statistics, it will begin with
the number of laps in question.
It is only possible to begin with a new first
lap if the statistics have been reset first in
the Statistics
menu.
Since
startThe timer begins when the vehicle sets
off.
If the vehicle is already moving, the timer
begins once the vehicle has stopped.
Statis-
ticsThe Statistics menu is displayed on
the screen.
Menu “Lap”
New lap
The timer of the current lap stops and a
new lap starts immediately. The time for
the lap you have just completed is inclu-
ded in the statistics.
Menu “Lap”
Partial
timeFor about 5 seconds a partial time is dis-
played. The timer continues in parallel.
StopThe current lap timer will be interrupted.
The lap does not end. The Pause menu is
displayed.
Menu “Pause”
ContinueThe interrupted timer continues.
New lapA new timer starts. The halted lap ends
and is included in the statistics.
Interr. lapThe timer of the current lap ends and is
cancelled. It is not included in the statis-
tics.
EndThe current timer ends. The lap is inclu-
ded in the statistics.
Menu “Partial time”
Partial
timeFor about 5 seconds a partial time is dis-
played. The timer continues in parallel.
New lap
The timer of the current lap stops and a
new lap starts immediately. The time for
the lap you have just completed is inclu-
ded in the statistics.
StopThe current lap timer will be interrupted.
The lap does not end. The Pause menu is
displayed.
Menu “Long-term statistics”

View of the latest lap times:
– total time
– best lap time
– worst lap time
– average lap duration
A maximum of 10 laps is possible, and a
total duration of 99 hours, 59 minutes
and 59 seconds.
If one of the 2 limits is reached, you will
have to reset the statistics in order to be-
gin a new timer.
BackThis returns to the previous menu.
Reset-
ting to
zeroAll the memorised statistical data are re-
set. WARNING
Do your best to avoid handling the timer
while driv in

g.
● Only set the timer or consult statistics
when the vehicl
e is stationary.
● While driving, do not handle the timer in
complicat
ed driving situations. Speed warning device
The speed warning device warns the driver
when they
h
av e e

xceeded the pre-set speed
limit by 3 km/h. An audible warning is given
and the lamp  can be seen simultaneously 32

The essentials
Reading a service notification
W ith the ignition sw
itc
hed on, the engine off
and the vehicle at a standstill, the current
service notification can be read:
Press and hold the button 4 for more than 5
sec ond
s t

o consult the service message.
When the service date has passed , a minus
sign is displayed in front of the number of kil-
ometres or days.
Vehicles with text messages : the following
message is displayed: Service --- km
(miles) or --- days ago .
The time can also be set via the  key and
Set up function button in the Easy Connect
sy s
tem
›

››  page 101.
Resetting service interval display
If the service was not carried out by a SEAT
dealership, the display can be reset as fol-
lows: ● Switch off the ignition, press and hold but-
ton ›››

 Fig. 121
4 .
● Switch ignition back on.
● Release THE 4
› ›
›
 Fig. 121
b

utton and
press it again for the next 20 seconds. Note
● The servic e me

ssage disappears after a few
seconds, when the engine is started or when OK/RESET
is pressed on the windscreen wiper
lever , or OK on the multifunction steering
wheel.
● In v ehic

les with the LongLife system in
which the batter
y has been disconnected for
a long period of time, it is not possible to cal-
culate the date of the next service. Therefore
the service interval display may not be cor-
rect. In this case, bear in mind the maximum
service intervals permitted in the ››› Book-
let Maintenance Programme. Cruise control
Oper atin
g the c rui

se control system
(CCS)* Fig. 41
Turn signal and main beam headlight
l ev
er: sw it

ches and controls for operating the
CCS ●
Sw it
chin

g on the CCS: Move switch
››› Fig. 41 1 to .
The system is on. If no
s peed h a
s been programmed, the system will
not control it.
● Activating the CCS: Press button ››› Fig. 41
2 in the  ar
e
a. The c

urrent speed is
memorised and controlled.
● Temporarily switching off the CCS: Move
switch ›

›› Fig. 41 1 to 
 or push the
br ak e.
The cruise control system is switched
off temporarily.
● Reactivating the CCS: Press button
››› Fig. 41

2 in 

. The memorised speed
i s
saved and controlled again.
● Increasing stored speed during CCS regula-
tion: press
button 2 in 

. The vehicle ac-
c el
erates until the new stored speed.
● Reducing stored speed during CCS regula-
tion: press
button 2 in  t
o lower the
s peed b y
1 km/h (1 mph). Speed is reduced
until reaching the new stored speed.
● Switching off the CCS: Move switch
››› Fig. 41

1 to .
The system is disconnec-
t ed and the memori sed s
peed is deleted.

››› in Operation on page 183
››› page 183 34

The essentials
Warning lamps On the in s
trument p
anelFig. 42
Instrument panel, on dash panel Red warning lamps

Central warning lamp: additional
information on the instrument pan-
el display–

Parking brake on.›››
page
152
››› page
153  
Do not continue driving!
The brake fluid level is too low or
there is a fault in the brake system. 
Lit up or flashing: Do not continue driving!
Fault in the steering.››› page
148 
Driver or passenger has not fas-
tened seat belt.›››
page
62 
Use the foot brake! Yellow warning lamps

Central warning lamp: additional
information on the instrument pan-
el display–»
35

The essentials
Front brake pads worn.
›››
page
155 
it lights up:
Fault in the ESC, or dis-
connection caused by the system.
flashes: ESC or ASR activated. 
ASR manually deactivated.
Or else
: ESC in Sport mode. 
ABS faulty or does not work.

Front fog lights switched on.›››
page
21 
Rear fog light switched on.›››
page
21 
lights up or flashes:
fault in the
emission control system.››› page
171 
it lights up:
pre-heating of diesel
engine.
››› page
171
flashes: fault in the diesel engine
management. 
fault in the petrol engine manage-
ment.›››
page
171 
lights up or flashes:
fault in the
steering system.››› page
148 
Tyre pressure too low, or fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring sys-
tem.›››
page
216 
Fuel tank almost empty.›››
page
100 
Fault in airbag system and seat
belt tensioners.›››
page
66 Other warning lamps

Left or right turn signal.›››
page
22
Hazard warning lights on.››› page
123 
Trailer turn signals›››
page
186 
it lights up:
Press the foot brake!
flashes: the selector lever locking
button has not engaged.››› page
161 
it lights up:
cruise control activated
or speed limiter switched on and
active.
››› page
34
flashes: the speed set by the
speed limiter has been exceeded. 
Main beam on or flasher on.›››
page
22 On the instrument panel display
Fig. 43
On the instrument panel display: door
open.  
Do not continue driving!
With the corresponding indica-
tion: door(s), rear lid or bonnet
open or not properly closed.››› page
107
››› page 9
››› page
201 
Ignition:  Do not carry on driv-
ing! Engine coolant level too low,
coolant temperature too high
››› page
207
Flashing: Fault in the engine
coolant system.  
Do not continue driving!
Engine oil pressure too low.››› page
204 36

The essentials
Emergency towing of the vehi-
c l
e
T o
wing Fig. 68
Right side of the front bumper: Tow-
in g rin
g. Fig. 69
Right side of the rear bumper: Towing
rin g. Towline anchorages
Att
ac
h the b ar or r
ope to the towline ancho-
rages.
The towline anchorages are located under
the floor panel in the luggage compartment,
next to the vehicle tools ››› page 47.
Screw the front towline anchorage into the
screw connection ››› Fig. 68 and tighten it
with the wheel brace. The rear towline an-
chorage is under the rear bumper, on the
right.
Tow rope or tow bar
It is easier and safer for the vehicle to be tow-
ed using a tow bar. You should only use a
tow-rope if you do not have a tow-bar.
A tow rope should be slightly elastic to re-
duce the loading on both vehicles. It is advis-
able to use a tow rope made of synthetic fi-
bre or similarly elastic material.
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar only to the
towline anchorages provided or a towing
bracket.
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
● The tow rope must be taut before you drive
off.
● Rele

ase the clutch very carefully when start-
ing the vehic
le (manual gearbox), or acceler-
ate gently (automatic gearbox). Driving style
Towin

g requires some experience, especially
when using a tow rope. Both drivers should
realise how difficult it is to tow a vehicle. In-
experienced drivers should not attempt to
tow.
Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle
and take care to avoid jerking the tow rope.
When towing on an unpaved road, there is al-
ways a risk of overloading and damaging the
anchorage points.
The ignition of the vehicle being towed must
be switched on to prevent the steering wheel
from locking and also to allow the use of the
turn signals, horn, windscreen wipers and
washers.
Place the gear lever in neutral on vehicles
with a manual gearbox. With an automatic
gearbox, place the lever in N.
The brake servo only works when the engine
is running. When not running, you must ap-
ply considerably more pressure to the brake
pedal.
As the power assisted steering does not work
if the engine is not running, you will need
more strength to steer than you normally
would. » 51

Safe driving
risk of injury. The following list includes most
of the s
afety
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 ches
t and head protection
● “ISOFIX” anchor points for “ISOFIX” rear
child se
at system
● Height-adjustable front head restraints
● Rear-centre head restraints with in-use po-
sition and non-use pos
ition
● 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! Correct position for passengers
Correct s
itting position for driver Fig. 75
The proper distance between driver
and s t
eerin g wheel Fig. 76
Correct head restraint position for the
driv er
. For your own safety and to reduce the risk of
injur
y
in the ev ent

of an accident, we recom- mend the following adjustments for the driv-
er:
– Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a
distanc

e of at least 25 cm between the
steering wheel and the centre of your chest
››› Fig. 75.
– Move the driver's seat forwards or back-
wards

so that you are able to press the ac-
celerator, brake and clutch pedals to the
floor with your knees still slightly angled
››› .
– Ensure that you can reach the highest point
of the s
teerin

g 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. 76.
– Move the seat backrest to an upright posi-
tion so that y

our back rests completely
against it.
– Fasten your seat belt securely ››› p
age 61.
– Keep both feet in the footwell so that you
have the v

ehicle under control at all times.
Adjustment of the driver's seat ››› page 128. WARNING
● An incorrect s

itting position of the driver
can lead to severe injuries. » 57
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Safety
●
Adjust the driv
er's seat so that there is at
least 25 cm distance between the centre of
the chest and the centre of the steering
wheel ››› Fig. 75. If distance is less than 25
cm, the airbag system may not protect you
properly.
● If your physical constitution prevents you
from maintainin
g the minimum distance of 25
cm, contact a specialised workshop. The
workshop will help you decide if special spe-
cific modifications are necessary.
● When driving, always hold the steering
wheel with both hand
s on the outside of the
ring at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions.
This reduces the risk of injury when the driver
airbag is triggered.
● Never hold the steering wheel at the 12
o'clock po
sition, or in any other manner (e.g.
in the centre of the steering wheel). In such
cases, if the airbag is triggered, you may sus-
tain injuries to the arms, hands and head.
● To reduce the risk of injury to the driver
during sudden br
aking manoeuvres or an ac-
cident, never drive with the backrest tilted far
back! The airbag system and seat belts can
only provide optimal protection when the
backrest is in an upright position and the
driver is wearing his or her seat belt correct-
ly.
● Adjust the head restraint properly to ach-
ieve optimal
protection. Adjusting the steering wheel position
Read the additional information carefully
›››
 p

age 14 WARNING
● Never adju s

t the position of the steering
wheel when the vehicle is moving, as this
could cause an accident.
● Move the lever up firmly so the steering
wheel position doe
s not accidentally change
during driving. risk of accident!
● Make sure you are capable of reaching and
firmly hol
ding the upper part of the steering
wheel: risk of accident!
● If you adjust the steering wheel so that it
points to
wards your face, the driver airbag
will not protect you properly in the event of
an accident. Make sure that the steering
wheel points towards your chest. Correct sitting position for front pas-
sen
g
er For your own safety and to reduce the risk of
injur
y
in the ev ent

of an accident, we recom-
mend the following adjustments for the front
passenger:
– Move the front passenger seat back as far
as pos

sible ››› .–
Mo v
e the se at

backrest to an upright posi-
tion so that your back rests completely
against it.
– 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 ››› page 60.
– Always keep both feet in the footwell in
front of the fr

ont passenger seat.
– Fasten your seat belt securely ››› p
age 61.
It is possible to deactivate the front passen-
ger airbag in exceptional circumstances
››› page 70.
Adjusting the front passenger seat
›››  page 12. WARNING
● An incorrect s

itting position of the front
passenger can lead to severe injuries.
● Adjust the front passenger seat so that
there is at
least 25 cm between your chest
and the dash panel. If distance is less than
25 cm, the airbag system may not protect you
properly.
● If your physical constitution prevents you
from maintainin
g the minimum distance of 25
cm, contact a specialised workshop. The
workshop will help you decide if special spe-
cific modifications are necessary. 58