2020 Seat Ibiza wipers

General views of the vehicle
Overview (left hand drive) Electric windows
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Exterior mirror adjustment ››› page 124
Open bonnet lever ››› page 265
Headlight switch ››› page 115
Turn signal and main beam lever
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Cruise control ››› page 213
Warning lamps ››› page 84
Wipers and rear window wiper
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Infotainment system ››› page 86
Hazard warning lights ››› page 119
Fuses ››› page 55
Steering wheel adjustment ››› page 15
Ignition lock ››› page 191
Air conditioning ››› page 140
Starter button ››› page 192
Central locking ››› page 98
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General views of the vehicle
Overview (right hand drive) Open bonnet lever
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› page 265
Infotainment system ››› page 86
Hazard warning lights ››› page 119
Turn signal and main beam lever
››› page 117
Cruise control ››› page 213
Warning lamps ››› page 84
Wipers and rear window wiper
››› page 122
Driver information system ››› page 82
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6 Headlight switch
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› page 115
Exterior mirror adjustment ››› page 124
Electric windows ››› page 110
Central locking ››› page 98
Air conditioning ››› page 140
Starter button ››› page 192
Front passenger airbag disconnection
display ››› page 26
Steering wheel adjustment ››› page 15
Ignition lock ››› page 191
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Self-help
Check the condition of the wiper blades reg-
ul arly.
If the wipers scrape across the
glass, they should be changed if they are
damaged, or cleaned if they are dirty ››› .
If this does not pr oduce the desir

ed results,
the setting angle of the windscreen wiper
arms might be incorrect. They should be
checked by a specialised workshop and cor-
rected if necessary.
Damaged windscreen wiper blades should
be replaced immediately. These are availa-
ble from qualified workshops.
Raising and lowering windscreen wiper
arms

Operation
Visibility
Windscr een wiper and r
ear
window wiper systems
Window washer lever Fig. 104
Operating the windscreen wiper and
r ear wiper

. More the lever to the required position:
0 
Windscreen wipers off.
1 
Wiper intervals.
Use contr
ol

Visibility
Wiper functions Windscreen wipers performance in differ-
ent sit
uations

Braking and parking
At high speed and with the windscreen wipers
activ at
ed, the brake pads will briefly touch
the brake discs. This takes place, although
unnoticeable to the driver, at regular intervals
to improve the response time of the brakes
when they are wet.
The effectiveness of the brakes can also be
temporarily reduced if the vehicle is driven for
some distance without using the brakes when
there is a lot of salt on the road in winter. The
layer of salt that accumulates on the discs
and pads can be removed by gently apply-
ing the brakes a few times.
Corrosion
There may be a tendency for corrosion to
form on the discs and dirt to build up on the
brake pads if the vehicle is used infrequently
or the brakes are not used very often.
If the brakes are not used frequently, or if rust
has formed on the disks, it is advisable to
clean off the pads and disks by braking firmly
a few times at a moderately high speed ››› .
F ault in the br

ake system
If the brake pedal travel should ever increase
suddenly, this may mean that one of the two
brake circuits has failed. Drive immediately to
the nearest specialised workshop and have
the fault repaired. Drive there slowly and re-
member that you will have to apply more pressure on the brake pedal and allow for
longer st

opping distances.
Low brake fluid level
Malfunctions can occur in the brake system if
the brake fluid level is too low. The brake fluid
level is monitored electronically.
Brake servo
The brake servo increases the pressure you
apply to the brake pedal. It works only when
the engine is running. WARNING
Any anomaly in the brake system can in-
cr ease the br

aking distance, with the re-
sulting risk of an accident.

Maintenance
Do not use a nozzle that sprays the water out
in a dir ect str
eam or one that has a rotating
jet for forcing off dirt.
The water temperature must not exceed
60°C.
Automatic car washes
Spray the vehicle before starting the car
wash.
Make sure that the windows and the panor-
amic sunroof* are closed and the windscreen
wipers are deactivated. Bear in mind the in-
structions of the car wash tunnel operator,
especially if your vehicle has detachable
parts.
Use of car washes without brushes if possible.
Washing by hand
Clean your vehicle from top to bottom with a
soft sponge or with a brush. Only use clean-
ing products that do not contain solvents.
Washing vehicles with a matte paint by
hand
To prevent damage to the vehicle when
washing it, first remove the thicker dust and
dirt. To remove traces of insects, grease and
fingerprints, it is best to use a special cleaner
for matte paint. Apply the product with a microfibre cloth. To
avoid damaging the surf
ace of the paint, do
not apply too much pressure.
Rinse with plenty of water. Then clean it with
a neutral cleaning product and a soft microfi-
bre cloth.
Rinse the vehicle again with plenty of water
and then leave it to dry. Remove traces of
water with a leather cloth. WARNING

Vehicle maintenance
special questions or parts that are not listed.
T ak
e he general considerations into account
››› in Take special care with... on
page 294.
Cleaning the exterior Windscreen wipers
Problem Solution
Dirt Soft cloth with wipersHeadlights / Tail lights
Problem Solution
Dirt Soft sponge with neutral soap
solutiona) a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w

ater
Sensors / Camera lenses Problem Solution
Dirt Sensors: soft cl
oth with a sol
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vent-free cleaning product
Camera lenses: soft cloth with
an alcohol-free cleaning prod-
uct
Snow/ice Hand brush/Anti frost spray
with no sol
v

ents Wheels
Problem Solution
Antifreeze salt Water
Brake abrasion
dust Acid-free special cleaning
product End exhausts
Problem Solution
Antifreeze salt Water, if a steel cleaning prod- uct is requir

ed Covers / Trims
Problem Solution
Dirt Neutral soap solutiona)
, if a
st eel cl

eaning product is re-
quired a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w

ater
Paint Problem Solution
Paint flaws Check the paint