2017 SEAT IBIZA SC airbag off

Transport and practical equipment
Electrical power socket Fig. 146
Front power socket. The 12 Volt cigarette lighter power socket can
al
so be u
sed f
or other electrical components
with a power rating of up to 120 Watt. When
the engine is switched off, however, the vehi-
cle battery will discharge. For further informa-
tion see ››› page 187. WARNING
The power sockets and the connected acces-
sories w

ill only operate when the ignition is
on or when the engine is running. Improper
use of the sockets or electrical accessories
can lead to serious injuries or cause a fire. To
avoid the risk of injury, never leave children
alone inside the vehicle. CAUTION
Always use the correct type of plugs to avoid
dam agin

g the sockets. Note
● The use of el

ectrical appliances with the
engine switched off will cause a battery dis-
charge.
● Before using any electrical accessories, see
the instruction
s in ››› page 187. Luggage compartment
Lo a

ding the luggage compartment Fig. 147
Position heavy items as far forward
a s
po

ssible. All luggage and other loose objects must be
s
af
ely

secured in the luggage compartment.
Unsecured objects which shift back and forth
could affect safety or driving characteristics
of the vehicle by shifting the centre of gravity.
– Distribute the load evenly in the luggage
compar

tment. –
Place he
avy objects as far forward as possi-
ble in the luggage compartment
››› Fig. 147.
– Place the heavy objects first.
– Secure heavy objects to the fitted fastening
rings* ›

›› page 134.
– Secure loose loads with a luggage net* or
with non-ela

stic straps secured to the fas-
tening rings*. WARNING
● Loo se lug

gage and other objects in the lug-
gage compartment could cause serious inju-
ries.
● Always stow objects in the luggage com-
partment
and secure them with the fastening
rings*.
● During sudden manoeuvres or accidents,
loose ob
jects can be thrown forward, injuring
vehicle occupants or even third parties. This
increased risk of injury will be further in-
creased if a loose object is struck by an inflat-
ing airbag. If this happens, objects may
shoot outward like a missile. Risk of fatal in-
jury.
● Always keep all objects in the luggage com-
partment
and use appropriate grips to secure
them, particularly in the case of heavy ob-
jects.
● Never exceed the allowed axle weights or
allo
wed maximum weight. If said weights are
exceeded, the driving characteristics of the » 133
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
D - Drive (forward)
In thi s
po
sition the gearbox automatically
changes to a lower or higher gear, according
to the engine's requirements, the driving
style and speed. The braking effect of the en-
gine when driving downhill is very limited
when the selector is in this position. The in-
strument panel display shows the selected
gear as well as the selector lever in position
D.
When travelling at speeds lower than 5 km/h
(3 mph) or when the vehicle is stationary,
press the brake pedal to change the selector
lever from position N to position D.
S - Standard driving position (Sport pro-
gramme)
When the selector lever is in position S, it will
automatically change up into a higher gear
later, and change down into a low gear, if
compared with position D. This way, it is pos-
sible to take full advantage of the engine re-
serve power, depending on the engine de-
mand, driving style and speed. The braking
effect of the engine when driving downhill is
very limited. On the instrument panel display
the selected gear is shown as well as the se-
lector lever to position S.
To select gear range S, press the lock button
on the selector lever. WARNING
● As a driv er

, you should never leave your ve-
hicle if the engine is running and a gear range
is engaged. If you have to leave your vehicle
while the engine is running, you must apply
the parking brake and put the selector lever
in position P.
● If the engine is running and if D or R is en-
gaged,
you will need to hold the car on the
foot brake. The car will creep forward as the
power transmission is not fully interrupted
even when the engine is idling.
● Never accelerate when moving the selector
lever or
you may cause an accident.
● Never move the selector lever to R or P
when driving. Ri
sk of accident!
● Before driving down a long, steep slope, it
is a
dvisable to reduce speed and change into
a lower gear.
● If you stop the vehicle up hill, always hold
the foot br
ake strongly depressed down to
stop it from rolling back.
● Never allow the brake to rub and do not use
the brake ped
al too often or for long periods.
Constant braking will cause the brakes to
overheat and will considerably reduce the
brake effect. This increases the braking dis-
tance and could cause the brake system to
fail.
● Never allow the car to roll down a gradient
with the ge
ar in neutral N, or in selector lever
position D, even if the engine is not running. ●
If the v

ehicle moves with no control, an ac-
cident and serious injury may occur. WARNING
Never switch the engine off until the vehicle
i s s

tationary. You could lose control of your
vehicle. This could cause an accident and se-
rious injury.
● The airbags and belt tensioners do not
work when the ignition i
s switched off.
● The brake servo does not work with the en-
gine off. Y
ou need more force to stop the vehi-
cle.
● Power steering does not work when the en-
gine is not
running. That is why it is much
more difficult to turn the steering wheel.
● Never remove the key from the ignition if
the vehic
le is in motion. The steering lock
could suddenly engage, and you would not be
able to steer the vehicle. CAUTION
If you allow the vehicle to move when the en-
gine is sw

itched off or with the selector lever
in position “N”, take your foot off the acceler-
ator and wait until the engine starts idling
before returning to position “D”. 160

Care and maintenance
Advice
C ar
e and m
aintenance
Accessories and modifications to the vehicle
Accessories, replacement of parts and
modifications Your vehicle is designed to offer a high
s
t
and

ard of active and passive safety.
Before purchasing accessories and parts,
and before making technical changes to your
vehicle, we recommend that you consult your
Technical Service.
SEAT dealerships will be happy to provide
you with the latest information about the
use, legal requirements and recommenda-
tions from the manufacturer regarding acces-
sories and spare parts.
We recommend you use only SEAT Approved
Accessories ®
and SEAT Approved Spare
Parts ®
. This way, SEAT can guarantee that
the product in question is suitable, reliable
and safe. SEAT Technical Services have the
necessary experience and facilities to ensure
that parts are correctly and professionally in-
stalled. Despite a continuous observation of the mar-
ket, S

EAT is not able to assess the reliability,
safety and suitability of parts that SEAT has
not approved . For this reason, SEAT cannot
assume responsibility for any non-genuine
parts used, even if these parts have been ap-
proved by an official testing agency or are
covered by an official approval certificate.
Any retro-fitted equipment which has a direct
impact on the driver's control of the vehicle,
such as a cruise control system or electroni-
cally-controlled suspension, must be ap-
proved by SEAT for use in your vehicle and
bear the e mark (the European Union's au-
thorisation symbol).
If any additional electrical devices are fitted
which do not serve to control the vehicle it-
self, such as refrigerator boxes, laptops or
ventilator fans, they must bear the CE mark
(European Union manufacturer conformity
declaration). WARNING
Accessories, for example telephone holders
or cup ho l

ders, should never be fitted on the
covers, or within the working range, of the
airbags. Otherwise, there is a danger of in-
jury if the airbag is triggered in an accident. Modifications
Modifications must always be carried out ac-
cor
din

g to our specifications. Unauthorised
modifications to the electronic components
or software in the vehicle may cause malfunc-
tions. Due to the way the electronic compo-
nents are linked together in networks, other
indirect systems may be affected by the
faults. This can seriously impair safety, lead
to excessive wear of components, and also
invalidate your vehicle registration docu-
ments.
SEAT Technical Services cannot be held liable
for any damage caused by modifications
and/or work incorrectly performed. For this
reason, we recommend having all work per-
formed by a SEAT Technical Service using
SEAT ®
Original Spare Parts. WARNING
Any type of work or modification performed
incorr ectly

on your vehicle can lead to mal-
functions and can cause accidents. Roof aerial*
The vehicle can be fitted with a foldable* and
anti-thef
t* r
oof

aerial which can be folded
backwards, for example when going through
an automatic car wash. »
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Advice
Technical Services hav
e the pr oper products
for cleaning and preservation as well as the
necessary workshop equipment. For this rea-
son, we recommend having this work per-
formed by them.
The anti-corrosion protection is usually re-
moved if the engine compartment is cleaned
with grease removing solutions, or if you
have the engine cleaned. On commissioning
this work, ensure that all surfaces, seams,
joints and components in the engine com-
partment are given anti-corrosion treatment. WARNING
● When work in

g in the engine compartment,
always observe the safety warnings
››› page 198.
● Before opening the bonnet, switch the en-
gine off, app
ly the handbrake firmly and al-
ways remove the key from the ignition.
● Allow the engine to cool before you clean
the engine comp
artment.
● Do not clean, for example, the vehicle un-
derbody, wheel ar
ches or wheel trims without
protecting your hands and arms. You may cut
yourself on sharp-edged metal parts. Failure
to comply could result in injury.
● Moisture, ice and salt on the brake system
may
affect braking effectiveness. Risk of acci-
dent. Directly after washing, avoid sudden
and sharp braking.
● Never touch the radiator fan. It is tempera-
ture-c
ontrolled and could start automatically, even when the key is removed from the igni-
tion!
For the sake of the environment
Fuel, grease and oil deposits can be removed
when the en gine is

washed. The polluted wa-
ter must be cleaned in an oil separator. For
this reason, engine washing should be car-
ried out only by a specialised workshop or a
petrol station. Caring for the vehicle interior
C l
e

aning plastic parts and the dash
panel –
Use a clean, damp cloth to clean plastic
par
ts

and the dash panel.
– If this does not provide satisfactory results,
use a spec

ial solvent-free plastic cleaning
product. WARNING
Never clean the dash panel and the airbag
modul e s

urface with cleaners containing sol-
vents. Solvents cause the surface to become
porous. If the airbag triggered, plastic parts
could become detached and cause injuries. CAUTION
Cleaning products which contain solvents will
dam ag

e the material. Cleaning wooden trim*
–
Clean the wooden trim with a water-mois-
tened c l

ean cloth.
– If this does not provide satisfactory results,
use a gen

tle soap solution. CAUTION
Cleaning products which contain solvents will
dam ag

e the material. Cleaning upholstery and fabric trim
Cloth seat covers and fabric trim on the
door
s, he
a

dlining etc. can be cleaned with a
special interior cleaner or with dry foam and
a soft brush.
Cleaning the radio and climate con-
trol
s To clean the radio and/or climate controls,
u
se a sof
t

damp cloth. For more resistant dirt,
a neutral soap solution may be used.
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Index
Index
A
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
155
c ontr
ol lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Additional electrical appliances (efficiency pro- gramme) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Adjusting front head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 128
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
rear head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Adjusting the front seats adjusting the lumbar support . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Adjusting the head restraints front head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
rear head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Adjusting the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Adjustment CAR menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
AFS headlight bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Airbag covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 66 activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
deactivation of front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 69
functioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
head-protection airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 141
climatr onic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
general notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
manual air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Air outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Air recirculation air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
heating and fresh air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Alloy wheel rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Alternator warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Ambient lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Anti-freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . 152, 154, 155 control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Anti-puncture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 76
Anti-puncture kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 76 check after 10 minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Anti-puncture set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Aquaplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Aspects to note before setting off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
ASR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Assistance systems parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173, 174
Assistance Systems fatigue detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Assisted starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Audible warning signal seat belt not fastened . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
warning and control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Automatic car wash tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Automatic
gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
driving programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
kick-down device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
manual release of selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
selecting gears with Tiptronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
selector lever lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
selector lever positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
tiptronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Automatic lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
AUX-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
B Back seat folding down and raising the back seat back-rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Ball coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Before setting off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Belt pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 198, 201 closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Boot hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Boot lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Brake assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43, 206 changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149, 164
Brakes brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
new Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149, 157
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
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