Advice
To fold
Un s
c
rew the aerial rod, tilting it backwards
into a horizontal position and then screw in
again.
To return to working position
Continue in the reverse order to the previous
instruction. CAUTION
If an automatic car wash tunnel is used, be-
for e ent
ering the tunnel, put the aerial down
parallel to the roof and do not tighten to
avoid damage. Mobile phones and two-way radios
SEAT has approved for your vehicle the use of
mo
b
i
le telephones and two-way radios pro-
viding under the following conditions:
● The external aerial should be correctly in-
stal
led.
● The transmitting power should be a maxi-
mum 10 watts.
The optimal
reach of the equipment is only
achieved with an external aerial.
First consult your Technical Service if you
wish to use a mobile telephone or a two-way
radio with a transmitting power output in ex-
cess of 10 watts. Here you will receive infor- mation concerning the technical possibilities
for retr
ofitting this equipment.
Mobile telephones and two-way radios
should be only fitted by a specialised work-
shop, for example a SEAT dealership. WARNING
● Alw a
ys concentrate primarily on driving. If
you are distracted while driving you could
have an accident.
● Never attach the telephone mountings to
the surf
aces covering the airbag units or
within the range of the airbags. There is a
high danger of injury if the airbag is trig-
gered.
● Using your mobile telephones or two-way
radio
s in the vehicle without an external aer-
ial, electromagnetic radiation in the vehicle
could exceed authorised limits. This also may
occur to external aerials that have not been
correctly installed. CAUTION
Failure to consider the above-mentioned con-
ditions c
ould cause the electronics to mal-
function. The most common causes of faults
are:
● no external aerial,
● external aerial incorrectly installed,
● transmitting power output in excess of 10
watts. Note
Please observe the operating instructions of
your mo b
ile telephone/two-way radio. Care and cleaning
Genera l
notes Vehicle maintenance
Re
gu
lar care and washing help to maintain
the value of the vehicle. This may also be one
of the requirements for acknowledging war-
ranty claims in the event of bodywork corro-
sion or paint defects.
The best way to protect your vehicle against
the harmful effects of the environment is
through correct maintenance and frequent
washing. The longer substances such as in-
sect remains, bird droppings, resinous tree
sap, road dirt, industrial deposits, tar, soot or
road salt and other aggressive materials re-
main on the vehicle, the more damage they
do to the paintwork. High temperatures, for
instance in strong sunlight, further intensify
the corrosive effect.
After winter, a period when salt is put on the
roads, it is important to have the underside
of the vehicle washed thoroughly.
188
Care and maintenance
Products for vehicle maintenance
C ar
-c
are products are available in your Tech-
nical Services. Keep the product instructions
until you have used them up. WARNING
● Car -c
are products can be toxic. Because of
this, they must always be kept closed in their
original container. Keep them out of the reach
of children. Failure to comply could result in
poisoning.
● Always read and observe the instructions
and warning
s on the package before using
car-care products. Improper use could cause
health problems or damage the vehicle. The
use of certain products may produce noxious
vapours; they should be used in well ventila-
ted areas.
● Never use fuel, turpentine, engine oil, nail
varnish r
emover or other volatile fluids.
These are toxic and highly flammable. Risk of
fire and explosion.
● Before washing your vehicle, or carrying
out any
maintenance, switch the engine off,
apply the handbrake firmly and remove the
key from the ignition. CAUTION
Never attempt to remove dirt, mud or dust if
the sur f
ace of the vehicle is dry. Never use a
dry cloth or sponge for cleaning purposes.
This could damage the paintwork or the win-
dows of your vehicle. Soak dirt, mud or dust
with plenty of water. For the sake of the environment
● When pur c
hasing car care products, try to
select ones that are not harmful to the envi-
ronment.
● The waste from car-care products should
not be dis
posed of with ordinary household
waste. Observe the disposal information on
the package. Care of the vehicle exterior
Autom atic
car wash tunnel The vehicle paintwork is so durable that the
v
ehic
l
e can normally be washed without
problems in an automatic car wash tunnel.
However, the paintwork wear depends to a
large extent on the kind of the car wash tun-
nel, the brushes used, its water filtering and
the type of cleaning and preservative prod-
ucts.
Before going through a car wash, be sure to
take the usual precautions such as closing
the windows and sunroof. There is nothing to
note apart from that.
If the vehicle has special accessories such as
spoilers or a roof rack or two-way radio aerial,
etc., it is advisable to consult the car wash
tunnel operator first. After washing, the brake
s could take some
time to respond as the brake discs and pads
could be wet, or even frozen in winter. “Dry”
the brakes by braking several times. WARNING
Water, ice and salt on the brake system can
reduc e br
aking effectiveness. Risk of acci-
dent. CAUTION
Before putting the vehicle through the car
wa sh, do not
tighten the aerial if it is folded
because it can be damaged. Hand-washing
Vehicle washing
– First soften the dirt and rinse it off with wa-
ter
.
– C
lean your vehicle from top to bottom with
a soft s
ponge, a glove or a brush. Use very
light pressure.
– Rinse the sponge or glove often with clean
water
.
– Special car shampoo should only be used
for v
ery stubborn dirt.
– Leave the wheels, sill panels etc. until last,
usin
g a different sponge or glove. »
189
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Advice
– Rin se the
v
ehicle thoroughly with water.
– Dry the vehicle surface gently with a cha-
mois l
eather.
– In cold temperature, dry the rubber seals
and their sur
faces to prevent them from
freezing. Apply silicone spray to the rubber
seals.
After washing the vehicle – After washing, avoid sudden and sharp
brakin
g. “Dry” the brakes by braking sever-
al times. WARNING
● Wa sh
your vehicle with the ignition switch-
ed off.
● Protect your hands and arms from cuts on
sharp meta
l edges when cleaning the under-
body, the inside of the wheel housings etc.
Risk of injury.
● Water, ice and salt on the brake system can
reduce br
aking effectiveness. Risk of acci-
dent. CAUTION
● Never r emo
ve dirt, mud or dust if the vehi-
cle surface is dry. Never use a dry cloth or
sponge for cleaning purposes. This could
scratch the paintwork or glass on your vehi-
cle. ●
Wa shin
g the vehicle in low temperatures:
when washing the vehicle with a hose, do not
direct water into the lock cylinders or the
gaps around the doors, rear lid, or sunroof.
Risk of freezing. For the sake of the environment
To protect the environment, the vehicle
shou ld be w
ashed only in specially provided
wash bays, to prevent toxic, oil-laden waste
water from entering the sewer system. In
some places, washing vehicles outside wash
bays is prohibited. Note
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Washing the vehicle with a high pres-
s
ur
e c
leaner Be particularly careful when using a high
pr
e
s
sure cleaner!
– Always observe the instructions for the
high-pres
sure cleaner, particularly those
concerning the pressure and the spraying
distance.
– Increase the spraying distance for soft ma-
terial
s and painted bumpers. –
Do not use a high pr
essure cleaner to re-
move ice or snow from windows
››› page 192.
– Never use concentrated jet nozzles (“rotat-
ing jets”) ›
›› .
– After washing, avoid sudden and sharp
br ak
in
g. “Dry” the brakes by braking sever-
al times ››› page 149. WARNING
● Never w a
sh tyres with a concentrated jet
(“rotating nozzle”). Even at large spraying
distances and short cleaning times, damage
can occur to the tyres. This may cause an ac-
cident.
● Water, ice and salt on the brake system can
reduce br
aking effectiveness. Risk of acci-
dent. CAUTION
● Do not u se w
ater hotter than +60°C
(+140°F). This could damage the vehicle.
● To avoid damage to the vehicle, keep a suf-
ficient di
stance from sensitive materials such
as flexible hoses, plastic, soundproofing ma-
terial, etc. This also applies to bumpers pain-
ted in the colour of the bodywork. The closer
the nozzle is to the surface, the greater the
wear on the material. 190
Checking and refilling levels
Checking the battery electrolyte level The electrolyte level should be checked regu-
larly
in high-mi
leage vehicles, in hot coun-
tries and in older batteries.
– Open the bonnet and open the battery cov-
er at the front
››› in safety notes for work
in the engine c omp
artment on page 198
››› in Symbols and warnings on handling
the batt er
y on page 208. For vehicles with
the battery under the spare wheel, open
the rear lid and lift the floor covering. The
battery is located next to the spare wheel.
– Check the colour display in the "magic eye"
on the top of the b
attery.
– If there are air bubbles in the window, tap
the window g
ently until they disperse.
The position of the battery is shown in the
corresponding engine compartment diagram
››› page 201. The location of the battery in
the luggage compartment can be seen in
››› Fig. 174.
The “magic eye” indicator, located on the top
of the battery changes colour, depending on
the charge state and electrolyte level of the
battery.
There are two different colours:
● Black: correct charge status.
● Transparent/clear yellow: the battery must
be repl
aced. Contact a specialised workshop. Charging or changing the battery The battery is maintenance-free and is
chec
k
ed during the inspection service. All
work on the vehicle battery requires special-
ist knowledge.
If you often drive short distances or if the ve-
hicle is not driven for long periods, the bat-
tery should be checked by a specialised
workshop between the scheduled services.
If the battery has discharged and you have
problems starting the vehicle, the battery
might be damaged. If this happens, we rec-
ommend you have the vehicle battery
checked by a Technical Service where it will
be re-charged or replaced.
Charging the battery
The vehicle battery should be charged by a
specialised workshop only, as batteries us-
ing special technology have been installed
and they must be charged in a controlled en-
vironment.
Replacing a vehicle battery
The battery has been developed to suit the
conditions of its location and has special
safety features.
Genuine SEAT batteries meet the mainte-
nance, performance and safety specifications
of your vehicle. WARNING
● We r ec
ommend you use only maintenance-
free or cycle free leak-proof batteries which
comply with standards T 825 06 and
VW 7 50 73. This standard applies as of
2001.
● Before starting any work on the batteries,
you mus
t read and observe the warnings
››› in Symbols and warnings on handling
the batt er
y on page 208. For the sake of the environment
Batteries contain toxic substances such as
su lphuric
acid and lead. They must be dis-
posed of appropriately and must not be dis-
posed of with ordinary household waste. 209
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Technical specifications
Engine data P etr
o
l engine 1.0 MPI 55 kW (75 PS)
Power output in kW (PS) at rpmMaximum torque (Nm at rpm)No. of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)Fuel
55 (75)/6,20095/3,000-4,3003/999Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON a)
a)
Slight power loss.
Outputs and weightsIBIZAIBIZA
Start-StopIBIZA SCIBIZA SC
Start-Stop
Top speed (km/h)172172172172
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds)9.59.59.59.5
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds)14.314.314.314.3
Maximum authorised weight (kg)1,5301,5401,5301,540
Weight in running order (with driver) (kg)1,0431,0491,0431,049
Maximum authorised weight on front axle (kg)790800790800
Maximum authorised weight on rear axle (kg)790790790790
Permitted roof load (kg)75757575
Maximum trailer weight without brakes (kg)520520520520
Weight of trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% (kg)1,0001,0001,0001,000
Weight of trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% (kg)800800800800 219
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Technical data
Petrol engine 1.2 TSI 66 kW (90 PS)Power output in kW (PS) at rpmMaximum torque (Nm at rpm)No. of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)Fuel
66 (90)/4,400-5,400160/1,400-3,5004/1,197Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON a)
a)
Slight power loss.
Outputs and weightsIBIZAIBIZA SC
Top speed (km/h)184184
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds)7.07.0
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds)10.710.7
Maximum authorised weight (kg)1,5801,580
Weight in running order (with driver) (kg)1,0891,089
Maximum authorised weight on front axle (kg)840840
Maximum authorised weight on rear axle (kg)790790
Permitted roof load (kg)7575
Maximum trailer weight without brakes (kg)540540
Weight of trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% (kg)1,1001,100
Weight of trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% (kg)1,0001,000 220
Technical specifications
Petrol engine 1.6 MPI 66 kW (90 PS)Power output in kW (PS) at rpmMaximum torque (Nm at rpm)No. of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)Fuel
66 (90)/4,250-6,000155/3,800-4,0004/1,598Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON a)
a)
Slight power loss.
Outputs and weightsIBIZAIBIZA SC
Top speed (km/h)185185
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds)7.07.0
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds)10.610.6
Maximum authorised weight (kg)1,5701,570
Weight in running order (with driver) (kg)1,0791,079
Maximum authorised weight on front axle (kg)830830
Maximum authorised weight on rear axle (kg)790790
Permitted roof load (kg)7575
Maximum trailer weight without brakes (kg)530530
Weight of trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% (kg)1,0001,000
Weight of trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% (kg)1,0001,000 221
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Technical data
Petrol engine 1.0 EcoTSI 70 kW (95 PS) Start-StopPower output in kW (PS) at rpmMaximum torque (Nm at rpm)No. of cylinders/displacement (cm 3
)Fuel
70 (95)/5,000-5,500160/1,500-3,5003/999Super 95 RON/Normal 91 RON a)
a)
Slight power loss.
Outputs and weightsIBIZAIBIZA
ecomotiveIBIZA SCIBIZA SC
ecomotive
Top speed (km/h)187191187191
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h (seconds)6.96.96.96.9
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (seconds)10.410.410.410.4
Maximum authorised weight (kg)1,5901,5901,5901,590
Weight in running order (with driver) (kg)1,0951,0951,0951,095
Maximum authorised weight on front axle (kg)850850850850
Maximum authorised weight on rear axle (kg)790790790790
Permitted roof load (kg)75757575
Maximum trailer weight without brakes (kg)540500540500
Weight of trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% (kg)10005001000500
Weight of trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% (kg)900500900500 222