2017 Seat Ibiza parking brake

Frequently Asked Ques-
tion
sBefore driving
How do you adjust the seat?
››› page 19
How do you adjust the steering wheel? ››› page 20
How do you adjust the exterior mirrors? ››› page 20
How do you turn on the exterior lights? ››› page 31
How does the automatic gearbox selector lever work?
››› page 50
How do you refuel? ››› page 57
How do you activate the windscreen wipers and wind-
screen washer system? ››› page 33
Emergency situations
A warning lamp lights up or flashes. What does this
mean? ››› page 47
Where are the first-aid kit and the warning triangle in
the vehicle? ››› page 97
How do you open the bonnet? ››› page 17
How do you perform a jump start? ››› page 71
Where is the vehicle tool kit located? ››› page 65
How do you repair a tyre with the anti-puncture kit?
››› page 64
How do you change a wheel? ››› page 65
How do you change a fuse? ››› page 62
How do you change a light? ››› page 63
How do you tow a vehicle? ››› page 70
Useful tips
How do you set the time? ››› page 118
When should the vehicle inspection should be per-
formed? ››› page 43
What functions do the buttons/thumbwheels on the
steering wheel perform? ››› page 124
How do you remove the luggage compartment cover?
››› page 163
How do you drive in an economical and environmental-
ly-friendly way? ››› page 200
How do you check and top up the engine oil?
››› page 58
How do you check and top up the engine coolant?
››› page 59
How do you top up the windscreen washer fluid?
››› page 60
How do you check and top up the brake fluid?
››› page 60
How do you check and adjust tyre pressure values?
››› page 275
Vehicle washing tips ››› page 249
Functions of interest
Easy Connect, CAR menu ››› page 34
How does the START-STOP system work? ››› page 204
What parking assistants are available? ››› page 228
How does the rear assist work? ››› page 234
How does the adaptive cruise control work?
››› page 216
How can the SEAT driving mode be adjusted?
››› page 225
How does tyre pressure monitoring work? ››› page 278
How do you open the vehicle without a key (Keyless Ac-
cess)? ››› page 135
Interior lighting and ambient light ››› page 150

Table of Contents
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Starting and stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Braking and parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Braking and stability systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Automatic gearbox/DSG automatic gear-
bo x*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Ge
ar-change indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Run-in and economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Engine management and emission control sys-
tem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Driv

ing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Driver assistance systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Start-Stop System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Emergency brake assist system (Front As-
sis
t)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
SEAT Drive Profile* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Fatigue detection (break recommendation)* . . 227
Parking aid (Park Pilot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Rear Assist “Rear View Camera”* . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Towing bracket device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Towing bracket device* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Accessories and modifications to the vehi-
cle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Care and cleaningTaking care of your vehi-
cle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Care of the vehicle exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Caring for the vehicle interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Checking and refilling levels
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
AdBlue ®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Working in the engine compartment . . . . . . . . 263
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Spare wheel (temporary spare wheel)* . . . . . . 279
Winter service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Fuel consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Trailer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Engine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
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The essentialsMenuSubmenuPossible settingDescription
ESC system–Activation of the Electronic Stability Programme (ESC)›››
page 183
TyresTyre monitor systemTyre pressure storing (Calibration)››› page 278
Winter tyresActivation and deactivation of the speed warning. Setting the speed warning value››› page 280
Lights
Light assistMotorway function, turning-on time, automatic lights when raining, one-touch sig-
nalling.››› page 146,
››› page 149
Vehicle interior lightingBrightness of instrument panel and controls››› page 150
“Coming home/Leaving home” func-
tionSwitch-on time of the “Coming home” and “Leaving home” functions››› page 148
Driver assistance
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)Activation/deactivation: default distance level, driving profiles.››› page 216
Front Assist (emergency brake as-
sist system)Activation/deactivation: Front Assist, advance warning, distance warning display››› page 212
Fatigue detectionActivation/deactivation››› page 227
Parking and manoeu-
vringParking and manoeuvring settingsAutomatically activate front volume, front sound treble, rear volume, rear sound
treble››› page 232
Ambient lighting–Background lighting, switch-off, colour››› page 151
Mirrors and wind-
screen wipersRear view mirrorsActivate/deactivate folding after parking››› page 153
Windscreen wipersActivate and deactivate automatic wipe in case of rain, wipe when reversing››› page 33
Opening and closingElectric windows controlConvenience open function, all, only driver››› page 143
Central locking systemUnlocking doors, automatic lock when driving››› page 132
Instrument panel–
Current consumption, average consumption, convenience consumers, ECO Advice,
travelling time, distance travelled, average speed, digital speed display, speed
warning, oil temperature, reset data “when setting off”, reset data for “total calcu-
lation”
››› page 38
Date and time–Time, summer time, time zone, time format, date, date format››› page 119» 35

The essentials
Warning lamps On the in s
trument
panel Fig. 54
Related video:
Dash panel Fig. 55
Instrument panel, on dash panel. Red warning lamps

Central warning lamp: additional
information on the instrument
panel display–

Parking brake on.›››
page
182  
Do not continue driving!
The brake fluid level is too low or
there is a fault in the brake sys-
tem.››› page
181 
Lit up or flashing: Do not continue driving!
Fault in the steering.››› page
198 
Driver or passenger has not fas-
tened seat belt.›››
page
81 
Use the foot brake!›››
page
218» 47

Self-help
WARNING
The risk of accidents is high when tow-start-
ing, f or e
xample, the towed vehicle can easily
be driven into the towing vehicle. CAUTION
If there is no oil in the gearbox or no lubricant
in the autom atic

transmission the car may
only be towed with the driven wheels lifted
clear of the road, or transported on a special
car transporter or trailer. CAUTION
Do not tow a vehicle for more than 50 m in at-
tempt t

o start it. There is risk of damage to
the catalytic converter. Note
● Ple a

se observe related legal requirements.
● Switch on the hazard warning lights of both
vehicl
es. However, observe any regulations
to the contrary.
● The tow rope must not be twisted. Other-
wise the fr
ont tow line anchorage could be
pulled off the vehicle. Indications for tow-starting
Vehicle's should not generally be tow-star-
t
ed.
The jump s

tart should be used instead
›››  page 71. For technical reasons, towing the following
vehicl

es is not allowed:
● Vehicles with an automatic gearbox.
● If the vehicle battery is discharged, be-
cause in
vehicles with the Keyless Access
locking and ignition system the steering re-
mains locked and the electronic parking
brake cannot be deactivated nor can the elec-
tronic lock of the steering column be re-
leased if they are activated.
● If the battery is flat, it is possible that the
engine contr
ol units may not operate correct-
ly.
However, if the vehicle must absolutely be
tow-started (in the case of manual gearbox-
es):
● Engage the 2nd or 3rd gear.
● Keep the clutch pressed down.
● Switch on the ignition and the hazard warn-
ing lights.
● Once both

vehicles are moving, release the
clutc
h.
● Once the engine starts, press the clutch
and diseng
age the gear to avoid colliding
with the towing vehicle. Note
The vehicle can only be tow-started if the
electr onic

parking brake and, if appropriate,
the electronic lock of the steering column are deactivated. If the vehicle has no power sup-
ply
or ther

e is an electric system fault, the
engine must be tow-started to deactivate the
electronic parking brake and the electronic
lock of the steering column. 101
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Driving
the S
T
OP ENGINE START button stops flashing
and g oe
s
out.
With the engine running, the START ENGINE STOP button light stays on, indi-
c atin
g th

at the engine is running. The time
that lapses between the moment the user
starts the engine with the START ENGINE STOPbutton and the lighting changes from flash-
in
g t
o fi

xed will depend on specific engine
size characteristics. Upon switching the igni-
tion off with the START ENGINE STOP button, it
s t
ar

ts flashing again.
In vehicles with the Start-Stop system , the
“My Beat” function also offers additional in-
formation:
● When the engine stops during the Stop
phase, the light
of the START ENGINE STOP but-
t on s
t
ays on, since, even though the engine
is off, the Start-Stop system is active.
● When the engine cannot be stated again
with the St
art-Stop system, ››› page 204, and
needs to be started manually, the START ENGINE STOP button flashes to indicate
thi s
f

act.
Braking and parking Brakin
g capacity and braking distance The efficiency of the brakes depends directly
on the br
ak
e p

ad wear. This wear depends to a great extent on the conditions under which
the vehic

le is operated and the way the vehi-
cle is driven. If you often drive in town, drive
short distances or have a sporty driving style,
we recommend that you have the thickness
of your brake pads checked by technical serv-
ices more frequently than recommended in
the Maintenance Programme.
If you drive with wet brakes, for example, af-
ter crossing areas of water, on days of heavy
rainfall or even after washing the car, the ef-
fect of the brakes is reduced as the brake
discs are wet or even frozen (in winter): in
this case, the brakes should be “dried” by
pressing the brake pedal several times. WARNING
Longer braking distances and faults in the
brak e sy

stem increase the risk of accidents.
● New brake pads must be run in and do not
have the c
orrect friction during the first
200 km (124 miles). This reduced braking ca-
pacity may be compensated for by pressing
on the brake pedal a little harder, which also
applies when the brake pads have to be
changed further on.
● If brakes are wet or frozen, or if you are
driving on r
oads which have been salted,
braking power may be lower than normal.
● On steep slopes, if brakes are excessively
used, they w
ill overheat. Before driving down
a long steep slope, it is advisable to reduce
speed and change down into a lower gear or range (depending on the type of transmis-
sion).
Thu

s, make use of engine braking and
relieve the brakes.
● Never let the brakes “drag” by applying
light pre
ssure. Continuous braking will cause
the brakes to overheat and the braking dis-
tance will increase. Apply and then release
the brakes alternately.
● Never let the vehicle run with the engine
switc
hed off. The braking distance is in-
creased considerably when the brake servo is
not active.
● If the brake fluid loses its viscosity and is
subj
ected to heavy use, vapour bubbles can
form in the brake system. This reduces the ef-
ficiency of the brakes.
● Non-standard or damaged front spoilers
coul
d restrict the airflow to the brakes and
cause them to overheat. Before purchasing
accessories please observe the relevant in-
structions ››› page 247, Technical modifica-
tions.
● If a brake system circuit fails, the braking
dist
ance will be increased considerably. Con-
tact a specialised workshop immediately and
avoid unnecessary journeys. Control lamp
Situations in which the warning lamp lights
up *
●
the brake fluid level is too low
› ›
›

page 271. »
181
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
● ther e i
s
a fault in the brake system.
This warning lamp can light up together with
the ABS system warning lamp. WARNING
● If the br ak

e warning lamp does not go out
or if it lights up when driving, the brake fluid
level in the reservoir is too low so there is a
risk of an accident ››› page 271, Brake fluid.
Stop the vehicle and do not drive on. Obtain
technical assistance.
● If the brake warning lamp lights up  to-
gether w
ith the ABS lamp  this could be
due to an ABS fault. This could cause the rear
wheels to lock quickly when you brake. This
could cause the rear to break away. Risk of
skidding. Stop the vehicle and seek technical
assistance. Handbrake
Fig. 180
Handbrake between the front seats. The handbrake should be applied firmly to
pr
ev
ent

the vehicle from accidentally rolling
away. Always apply the handbrake when you
leave your vehicle and when you park.
Applying the handbrake
– Pull the handbrake lever up firmly
›››
Fig. 180.
Releasing the handbrake
– Pull the lever up slightly and press the re-
lea

se knob in the direction of the arrow
››› Fig. 180 and guide the handbrake lever
down fully ››› .
A lw
a

ys pull the handbrake all the way up, so
there is less risk of driving off with it still en-
gaged ››› .
The h andbr
ak

e warning lamp  lights up
when the handbrake is applied and the igni-
tion switched on. The warning lamp turns off
when the handbrake is released. WARNING
● Never u se the h

andbrake to stop the vehi-
cle when it is in motion. The braking distance
is considerably longer, because braking is
only applied to the rear wheels. Risk of acci-
dent!
● If the handbrake is only partially released,
this w
ill cause the rear brakes to overheat,
which can impair the function of the brake
system and could lead to an accident. This al- so causes premature wear on the rear brake
pa
d

s. CAUTION
Always apply the handbrake before you leave
the vehic

le. Put it in 1st gear as well. In vehi-
cles with an automatic gearbox, place the
gear lever in position P. Parking
The handbrake should always be firmly ap-
p
lied when the
v

ehicle is parked.
Always note the following points when park-
ing the vehicle: – Use the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
– Apply the handbrake.
– Put it in 1st gear.
– Switch the engine off and remove the key
from the ignition. T

urn the steering wheel
slightly to engage the steering lock.
– Always take you keys with you when you
leav

e the vehicle ››› .
Ad dition
a
l notes on parking the vehicle on
gradients:
Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle
rolls against the kerb if it started to roll.
182

Operation
●
When ch an
ging gear, you should always
depress the clutch fully to avoid unnecessary
wear and damage.
● Do not “slip” the clutch to hold the vehicle
on a hill
. This causes premature wear and
damage to the clutch.
● Do not leave your foot on the clutch pedal;
although the pre
ssure may seem insignifi-
cant, it can cause the premature wear of the
clutch plate. Use the foot rest when you do
not need to change gear. Automatic gearbox/DSG auto-
m
atic
g

earbox*
Introduction Your vehicle is equipped with an electronical-
ly
c
ontr

olled manual gearbox. Torque be-
tween the engine and the gearbox is trans-
mitted via two independent clutches. They re-
place the torque converter found on conven-
tional automatic gearboxes and allow for
smooth, uninterrupted acceleration of the ve-
hicle.
The tiptronic system allows the driver to
change gears manually if desired
››› page 192, Engaging gears with the trip-
tonic mode*. Selector lever positions Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

 page 50
The selector lever position engaged is high-
lighted on the display in the instrument clus-
ter. With the selector lever in the manual
gearbox positions G, D, E and S, the engaged
gear is also indicated on the display.
P – Parking lock
When the selector lever is in this position,
the driven wheels are locked mechanically.
The parking lock must be engaged only when
the vehicle is stationary ››› .
The int erloc
k

button (the button on the selec-
tor lever handle) must be pressed in and si-
multaneously the brake pedal must be de-
pressed before moving the selector lever ei-
ther in or out of position P.
R – Reverse gear
Reverse gear must be engaged only when the
vehicle is stationary and the engine is idling
››› .
T o mo
v

e the selector lever to position R, the
interlock button must be pressed in and at
the same time the brake pedal must be de-
pressed. The reverse lights come on when
the selector lever is in the R position with the
ignition on. N – Neutral (idling)
With the select

or lever in this position, the
gear is in neutral.
D/S – Permanent drive (forward) position
The selector lever in the D/S position enables
the gears to be controlled in normal mode (D)
or Sport (S). To select Sport mode (S), move
the selector lever backwards. Moving the lev-
er again will select normal mode (D). The se-
lected driving mode is shown on the instru-
ment panel display.
In normal mode (D), the gearbox automatical-
ly selects the best gear ratio. This depends
on the engine load, the road speed and the
dynamic gear control programme (DCP).
Sport mode (S) must be selected for a sporty
driving style. This setting makes use of the
engine's maximum power output. When ac-
celerating the gear shifts will be noticeable.
Press the brake pedal to move the selector
lever from N to D/S when the vehicle is sta-
tionary or at speeds below 3 km/h (2 mph)
››› .
Under c er
t

ain circumstances (e.g. when driv-
ing in mountains) it can be advantageous to
switch temporarily to tiptronic mode
››› page 192, in order to manually select gear
ratios to suit the driving conditions.
190