Get Emergencies Guide for Seat Ibiza SUV Fourth Generation (2009-2017)

Emergencies

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Note

The warning triangle should meet legal re-

Emergencies

quirements.

In some countries, the maximum permitted

speed with snow chains is 50 km/h (31 mph).

The legal requirements of each country must

be followed.

Emergency equipment

First-aid kit and fire extinguisher*

Warning triangle*

Fig. 157 IBIZA ST model: Housing for the first-

aid kit in the luggage compartment.

Fig. 156 IBIZA ST model: Housing for the

emergency warning triangle in the luggage

compartment.

The first-aid kit can go in the storage com-

partment which is located under the luggage

compartment floor.

The use of reflective warning triangles is

obligatory in emergencies in some countries.

As are the first aid kit and a set of spare light

bulbs.

The fire extinguisher* is attached to the lug-

gage compartment carpet with Velcro.

The warning triangle is under the storage

compartment which is located under the lug-

gage compartment floor.

Note

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The first-aid kit and the fire extinguisher

are not part of the vehicle's standard equip-

ment.

Note

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The first aid kit must comply with legal re-

quirements.

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The warning triangle is not part of the vehi-

cle's standard equipment.

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Advice

Snow chains

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Observe the expiry date of the contents of

If work is to be carried out underneath the

the first aid kit. After it has expired you

should purchase a new one.

vehicle, this must be secured by suitable

means. Otherwise, there is a risk of injury.

For technical reasons, snow chains must not

be used on the temporary spare wheel.

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The fire extinguisher must comply with le-

gal requirements.

If you have a puncture on one of the front

wheels when using snow chains, fit the tem-

porary spare wheel in place of one of the rear

wheels. Fit the snow chains on the rear wheel

that you have removed and replace the punc-

tured front wheel with this wheel.

Note

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Ensure that the fire extinguisher is fully

The jack does not generally require any main-

tenance. If required, it should be greased us-

ing universal type grease.

functional. The fire extinguisher should,

therefore, be checked regularly. The sticker

on the fire extinguisher will inform you of the

next date for checking.

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Before acquiring accessories and emergen-

WARNING

Spare wheel (temporary spare

wheel)*

cy equipment see the instructions in “Acces-

sories and spares” ››› page 155.

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After fitting the temporary spare wheel,

check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.

Failure to do so may cause an accident. The

tyre pressures are listed on the inside of the

fuel tank flap.

The temporary spare wheel is stored under

the floor panel in the luggage compartment

and is attached by a thumbnut.

Vehicle Tools

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Do not drive at over 80 km/h (50 mph)

Read the additional information carefully

when the temporary spare wheel is fitted on

the vehicle: risk of accident!

How to use the temporary spare wheel

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If you ever have a punctured tyre or loss of

pressure, the temporary spare wheel is only

intended for temporary use until you reach a

workshop. Change it for a duty wheel as soon

as possible.

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Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and

fast cornering: risk of accident!

Some of the items listed are only provided in

certain model versions, or are optional ex-

tras.

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Never use more than one temporary spare

wheel at the same time, risk of accident.

WARNING

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No other type of tyre (normal summer or

Please note the following restrictions when

using the temporary spare wheel. This tem-

porary spare wheel has been specially de-

signed for your vehicle, thus, it cannot be

changed with the temporary spare wheel

from another vehicle.

winter tyre) may be fitted on the compact

temporary spare wheel rim.

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The factory-supplied jack is only designed

for changing wheels on this model. On no ac-

count attempt to use it for lifting heavier ve-

hicles or other loads. Risk of injury.

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Use the jack only on a firm, level ground.

Never start the engine when the vehicle is

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No other type of tyre (normal summer or win-

ter tyre) may be fitted on the compact tempo-

rary spare wheel rim.

on the jack. Risk of accident.

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Emergencies

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Have the tightening torque of the wheel

bolts checked as soon as possible with a

torque wrench. The prescribed torque must

be 120 Nm.

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If you change the wheel on a slope, block

Wheel change

the wheel on the opposite side of the car with

a stone or similar to prevent the vehicle from

moving.

Preparation work

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If you have a flat tyre or puncture, park the

vehicle as far away from the flow of traffic

as possible. Choose a location that is as

level as possible.

Note

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If you notice that the wheel bolts are corro-

ded and difficult to turn when changing a

wheel, they must be replaced before having

the wheel bolt tightening torque checked.

Changing a wheel

Change the wheel as described below:

All vehicle occupants should leave the ve-

hicle. They should wait in a safe area (for

instance behind the roadside crash barri-

er).

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Remove the hub caps or the integral trim.

Slacken the wheel bolts.

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For safety reasons, drive at moderate

speeds until the wheel bolt tightening torque

has been checked.

Raise the vehicle with the jack at the corre-

sponding area.

Switch the engine off. Switch the hazard

warning lights on and place the warning tri-

angles in position.

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Remove the wheel and put on the spare

one.

Wheel covers*

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Apply the handbrake firmly.

–

Lower the vehicle.

Engage the first gear, or put the selector

lever to position P for those vehicles with

an automatic gearbox.

Tighten the wheel bolts firmly with the box

spanner.

–

Replace the hub cap.

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If you are towing a trailer, unhitch it from

your vehicle.

Take the vehicle tools and the spare wheel

out of the luggage compartment.

After changing a wheel

–

Put the tools back in their storage location.

WARNING

Fig. 158 Remove the wheel cover.

Place the wheel with the defective tyre in

the luggage compartment and secure it.

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Switch on the hazard warning lights and

place the warning triangles in position. This

is for your own safety and also warns other

road users.

The wheel covers must be removed for access

to the wheel bolts.

–

Check the tyre pressure of the newly fitted

tyre as soon as possible.

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Advice

Removing

Loosening

Raising the vehicle

–

Remove the wheel cover using the wire

Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over

hook ››› Fig. 158.

the wheel bolt.

–

Hook this into one of the cut-outs of the

wheel cover.

Grasp the box spanner by the end turn it

about one full turn to the left ››› Fig. 159.

Fitting

Tightening

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Fit the wheel cover onto the wheel rim by

pressing it firmly. Put pressure initially on

the point of the cut-out for the valve. Next

fit the rest of the hubcap

Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over

the wheel bolt.

Grasp the box spanner close to the end and

turn the bolt to the right until it is secured.

Fig. 160 Jack position points

An adapter is required to unscrew or tight-

en the anti-theft wheel bolts.

Loosening the wheel bolts

WARNING

Loosen the wheel bolts (only about one turn)

before raising the vehicle with the jack, oth-

erwise there is a risk of accident.

Note

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If the wheel bolt is very tight, you may be

able to loosen it by pushing the end of the

spanner down carefully with your foot. Hold

on to the vehicle for support and take care

not to slip.

Fig. 161 Fitting the jack.

Read the additional information carefully

Fig. 159 Changing a wheel: loosen the wheel

bolts.

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In order to remove the wheel, the vehicle

must be raised with a jack.

The wheel bolts must be loosened before

raising the vehicle.

–

Locate the jacking point under the door sill

closest to the punctured wheel ››› Fig. 160.

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Place the jack under the jacking point and

turn the crank until the arm of the jack is di-

rectly below the vertical rib under the door

sill.

Removing and fitting the wheel

Anti-theft wheel bolts*

Change the wheel as described below after

loosening the wheel bolts and raising the ve-

hicle with the jack.

Align the jack so that the arm of the jack

fits around the rib under the door sill and

the movable base plate of the jack is flat on

the ground ››› Fig. 161.

Removing a wheel

–

Unscrew the wheel bolts using the box

spanner and place them on a clean surface.

Raise the vehicle until the defective wheel

is just clear of the ground.

Fitting a wheel

Recesses at the front and rear of the door

sills mark the jacking points ››› Fig. 160.

There is only one jacking point for each

wheel. Do not fit the jack anywhere else.

–

Screw on the wheel bolts in position and

tighten them loosely with a box spanner.

Fig. 162 Anti-theft wheel bolt with cap and

adapter.

The wheel bolts should be clean and easily

screwed. Before fitting the spare wheel, in-

spect the wheel condition and hub mounting

surfaces. These surfaces must be clean be-

fore fitting the wheel.

A special adapter is required to turn the anti-

theft wheel bolts. This is found in the tool

box.

An unstable surface under the jack may

cause the vehicle to slip off the jack. There-

fore, it must be fitted on solid ground offer-

ing good support. Use a large and stable

base, if necessary. On a hard, slippery sur-

face (such as tile) use a rubber mat or similar

to prevent the jack from slipping.

–

Insert the adapter onto the wheel bolt and

push it on as far as it will go ››› Fig. 162.

If tyres with a specific direction of rotation

are fitted, note the direction of rotation.

Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over

the adapter.

Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt as appro-

priate.

WARNING

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Take all precautions so that the base of the

Code

jack does not slip. Failure to follow this in-

struction could result in an accident.

The code number of the anti-theft wheel bolt

is stamped onto the front part of the adaptor.

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The vehicle can be damaged if the jack is

not applied at the correct jacking points.

There is also a risk of injury since the jack can

slip off suddenly if it is not properly engaged.

The code number should be noted and kept

in a safe place, as it is only by using the code

number that a duplicate adaptor can be ob-

tained from SEAT Official Services.

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Advice

4 mm in diameter. Do not remove foreign ob-

jects, e.g. screws or nails, from the tyre.

Tyres with directional tread pattern

●

Ensure the ground on which you park is flat

and solid.

A directional tread pattern can be identified

by arrows on the sidewall that point in the di-

rection of rotation. Always note the direction

of rotation indicated when fitting the wheel.

This is important so that these tyres can give

maximum grip and avoid excessive noise,

tread wear and aquaplaning.

●

All passengers and particularly children

must keep a safe distance from the work area.

After inserting the sealant residue in the tyre,

you must again check the tyre pressure about

10 minutes after starting the engine.

●

Turn on the hazard warning lights to warn

other road users.

You should only use the tire mobility set if

the vehicle is parked in a safe place, you are

familiar with the procedure and you have the

necessary tire mobility set! Otherwise, you

should seek professional assistance.

●

Use the tyre mobility system only if you are

familiar with the necessary procedures. Oth-

erwise, you should seek professional assis-

tance.

If, in an emergency, you have to mount the

spare wheel so it rotates in the wrong direc-

tion, you must drive extremely carefully. The

tyre will not give optimum performance. This

is particularly important when driving on wet

roads.

●

The tyre mobility set is intended for tempo-

rary emergency use only until you can reach

the nearest specialised workshop.

The tyre sealant must not be used in the

following cases:

●

Replace the repaired tyre with the tire mo-

●

If the wheel rim has been damaged.

In outside temperatures below -20 °C

bility set as soon as possible.

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To benefit from the advantages of tyres with

this type of tread pattern, the defective tyre

should be replaced as soon as possible so

that all tyres again rotate in the correct direc-

tion.

The sealant is a health hazard and must be

(-4 °F).

cleaned immediately if it comes into contact

with the skin.

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In the event of cuts or perforations in the

tyre greater than 4 mm.

●

Always keep the tire mobility set out of the

reach of small children.

●

If you have been driving with very low pres-

sure or a completely flat tyre.

●

Never use an equivalent jack, even if it has

been approved for your vehicle.

●

If the sealant bottle has passed its use by

date.

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Always stop the engine, apply the hand-

Tyre repair

brake lever firmly and engage gear if using a

manual gearbox, in order to reduce the risk of

vehicle involuntary movement.

WARNING

TMS (Tyre Mobility System)*

Using the tyre mobility system can be dan-

gerous, especially when filling the tyre at the

roadside. Please observe the following rules

to minimise the risk of injury:

Read the additional information carefully

WARNING

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A tyre filled with sealant does not have the

same performance properties as a conven-

tional tyre.

The Anti-puncture kit* (Tyre Mobility System)

will reliably seal punctures caused by the

penetration of a foreign body of up to about

●

Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.

Park it at a safe distance from surrounding

traffic to fill the tyre.

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Never drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).

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7

Air bleed screw (in its place, the compres-

sor may have a button).

Contents of the tyre mobility system*

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Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and

fast cornering.

8

9

ON/OFF switch

12 volt connector

Bottle of sealant

Spare tyre valve

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Drive for only 10 minutes at a maximum

speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) and then check

the tyre.

10

11

For the sake of the environment

1

The valve insert remover

has a gap at the

Dispose of used or expired sealant observing

any legal requirements.

lower end for a valve insert. The valve insert

can only be screwed or unscrewed in this

way. This also applies to its replacement part

Note

11

.

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A new bottle of sealant can be purchased at

SEAT dealerships.

WARNING

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Fig. 163 Standard representation: Contents

of the tyre mobility system.

Take into account the separate instruction

When inflating the wheel, the air compressor

and the inflator tube may become hot.

manual of the tyre mobility set* manufactur-

er.

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Protect hands and skin from hot parts.

The tyre mobility set is located underneath

the floor covering in the luggage compart-

ment. It includes the following components

››› Fig. 163:

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Do not place the hot flexible inflator tube or

hot air compressor on flammable material.

●

Allow them to cool before storing the de-

vice.

1

2

Tyre valve remover

●

If it is not possible to inflate the tyre to at

Sticker indicating maximum speed “max.

80 km/h” or “max. 50 mph”

least 2.0 bars (29 psi / 200 kPa), the tyre is

too badly damaged. The sealant is not in a

good condition to seal the tyre. Do not con-

tinue driving. Seek specialist assistance.

3

4

5

6

Filler tube with cap

Air compressor

Tube for inflating tyres

CAUTION

Warning provided by tyre pressure moni-

toring system (it can also be integrated in

the compressor).

Switch off the air compressor after a maxi-

mum of 8 operational minutes to avoid over-

heating! Before switching on the air compres-

sor again, let it cool for several minutes.

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Advice

Check after 10 minutes of driving

How to jump start: description

Jump-starting

5

Screw in the inflator tube ››› Fig. 163

Jump leads

again and check the pressure on the gauge

6

.

The jump lead must have a sufficient wire

cross section.

1.3 bar (19 psi / 130 kPa) and lower:

If the engine fails to start because of a dis-

charged battery, the battery can be connec-

ted to the battery of another vehicle to start

the engine.

●

Stop the vehicle! The tyre cannot be sealed

sufficiently with the tyre mobility set.

●

You should obtain professional assistance

.

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Jump leads

Fig. 164 Diagram of connections for vehicles

without Start-Stop system.

1.4 bar (20 psi / 140 kPa) and higher:

Jump leads must comply with standard DIN

72553 (see cable manufacturer's instruc-

tions). The wire cross section must be at least

25 mm²for petrol engines and at least

35 mm²for diesel engines.

●

Set the tyre pressure to the correct value

again.

●

Carefully resume your journey until you

reach the nearest specialised workshop with-

out exceeding 80 km/h (50 mph).

Note

●

Have the damaged tyre replaced.

●

The vehicles must not touch each other,

otherwise electricity could flow as soon as

the positive terminals are connected.

WARNING

Driving with an unsealed tyre is dangerous

and can cause accidents and serious injury.

●

The discharged battery must be properly

connected to the on-board network.

●

Do not continue driving if the tyre pressure

is 1.3 bar (19 psi / 130 kPa) and lower.

Fig. 165 Diagram of connections for vehicles

with Start-Stop system.

●

Seek specialist assistance.

Jump lead terminal connections

1. Switch off the ignition of both vehicles

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2. Connect one end of the red jump lead to

8. Start the engine of the vehicle with the flat

battery and wait 2 or 3 minutes until the

engine is “running”.

imprint on battery). Failure to comply could

result in an explosion.

+

the positive

terminal of the vehicle

A

with the flat battery

››› Fig. 164.

●

Never use jump leads when one of the bat-

teries is frozen. Danger of explosion! Even af-

ter the battery has thawed, battery acid could

leak and cause chemical burns. If a battery

freezes, it should be replaced.

3. Connect the other end of the red jump

Removing the jump leads

+

lead to the positive terminal

in the ve-

B

9. Before you remove the jump leads, switch

off the dipped beam headlights (if they

are switched on).

hicle providing assistance

.

4. For vehicles without Start-Stop system:

connect one end of the black jump lead to

●

Keep sparks, flames and lighted cigarettes

away from batteries, danger of explosion.

Failure to comply could result in an explo-

sion.

–

10. Turn on the heater blower and heated

rear window in the vehicle with the flat

battery. This helps minimise voltage peaks

which are generated when the leads are

disconnected.

the negative terminal

providing the current

of the vehicle

››› Fig. 164.

B

●

Observe the instructions provided by the

manufacturer of the jump leads.

–

For vehicles with Start-Stop system: con-

X

nect one end of the black jump lead

to a

suitable ground terminal, to a solid piece of

metal in the engine block, or to the engine

block itself ››› Fig. 165.

●

Do not connect the negative cable from the

11. When the engine is running, disconnect

the leads in reverse order to the details

given above.

other vehicle directly to the negative terminal

of the flat battery. The gas emitted from the

battery could be ignited by sparks. Danger of

explosion.

5. Connect the other end of the black jump

X

lead

to a solid metal component bolted

Connect the battery clamps so they have

good metal-to-metal contact with the battery

terminals.

●

Do not attach the negative cable from the

to the engine block or to the engine block

itself of the vehicle with the flat battery.

Do not connect it to a point near the bat-

other vehicle to parts of the fuel system or to

the brake line.

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If the engine fails to start, switch off the start-

er after about 10 seconds and try again after

about a minute.

The non-insulated parts of the battery

A

tery

.

clamps must not be allowed to touch. The

jump lead attached to the positive battery

terminal must not touch metal parts of the ve-

hicle, this can cause a short circuit.

6. Position the leads in such a way that they

cannot come into contact with any moving

parts in the engine compartment.

WARNING

●

Position the leads in such a way that they

●

Please note the safety warnings referring to

Starting

cannot come into contact with any moving

parts in the engine compartment.

working in the engine compartment

››› page 166, Working in the engine compart-

ment.

7. Start the engine of the vehicle with the

boosting battery and let it run at idling

speed.

●

Do not lean on the batteries. This could re-

sult in chemical burns.

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The battery providing assistance must have

the same voltage as the flat battery (12 V)

and approximately the same capacity (see

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Advice

able to use a tow rope made of synthetic fi-

bre or similarly elastic material.

Note

CAUTION

The vehicles must not touch each other, oth-

erwise electricity could flow as soon as the

positive terminals are connected.

When tow-starting, fuel could enter the cata-

lytic converter and damage it.

Attach the tow rope or the tow bar only to the

towline anchorages provided or a towing

bracket.

Comments

Driving style

Towing or tow starting

Please observe the following points if you

use a tow rope:

Towing requires some experience, especially

when using a tow rope. Both drivers should

be familiar with the technique required for

towing. Inexperienced drivers should not at-

tempt to tow.

Tow-starting*

Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle

We recommend that you do not tow-start your

vehicle. Jump-starting is preferable

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Drive slowly at first until the tow rope is

taut. Then accelerate gradually.

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.

–

Begin and change gears cautiously. If you

are driving an automatic vehicle, accelerate

gently.

However, if your vehicle has to be tow-

started:

Engage 2^ndor 3^rdgear.

–

Remember that the brake servo and power

steering are not working in the vehicle you

are towing. Brake sooner than normal and

pressing the pedal gently.

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.

–

Keep the clutch pressed down.

Switch the ignition on.

Once both vehicles are moving, release the

clutch.

Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle

The brake servo only works when the engine

is running. When not running, you must ap-

ply considerably more pressure to the brake

pedal.

–

Ensure that the tow rope remains taut at all

times when towing.

–

As soon as the engine starts, press the

clutch and move the gear lever into neutral.

This helps to prevent driving into the tow-

ing vehicle.

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.

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.

WARNING

The risk of accidents is high when tow-start-

ing. The vehicle being towed can easily col-

lide with the towing vehicle.

A tow rope should be slightly elastic to re-

duce the loading on both vehicles. It is advis-

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Towing vehicles with an automatic gearbox

Front towline anchorage

Rear towline anchorage

●

Put the selector lever into position “N”.

Do not drive faster than 50 km/h (31 mph).

Do not tow further than 50 km.

Read the additional information carefully

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There is a towline anchorage at the rear on

the right below the rear bumper.

If a breakdown vehicle is used, the vehicle

must be towed with the front wheels raised.

Note

●

Observe legal requirements when towing or

tow-starting.

●

Switch on the hazard warning lights of both

Fig. 166 Towline anchorage at the front of the

vehicle

vehicles. However, observe any regulations

to the contrary.

●

For technical reasons, vehicles with an au-

tomatic gearbox must not be tow-started.

Read the additional information carefully

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●

If there is no lubricant in the gearbox as the

result of a fault, you must raise the driven

wheels while the vehicle is being towed.

Fitting the towline anchorage

–

Take the towline anchorage from the on-

board tool set.

●

If the vehicle has to be towed more than

50 km (30 miles), the front wheels should be

raised during towing, and towing should be

carried out by a qualified person.

–

Remove the front cover by pressing down

on its left-hand side. For FR finishes, press

down and pull outwards. For the rest of the

Sport finishes, remove the cover by insert-

ing a screwdriver into the lower slot and

levering gently.

●

The steering wheel is locked when the vehi-

cle has no electrical power. The vehicle must

then be towed with the front wheels raised.

Towing should be carried out by a qualified

person.

–

Bolt the anchorage to its limit to the left, in

the direction of the arrow ››› Fig. 166.

●

The towline anchorage should always be

kept in the vehicle.

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Advice

This allows the vehicle to be opened if the

central locking does not work (for example, if

the battery is flat)

sition P in the normal manner, which pre-

vents the vehicle from being moved. The se-

lector lever must be unlocked using the man-

ual release.

Emergency locking and

unlocking

There is a groove in the luggage compart-

ment allowing access to the emergency

opening mechanism.

Emergency opening of the rear lid

–

Apply the handbrake.

Pull gently on both sides at the front of the

selector lever cover.

Opening the rear lid from inside the luggage

compartment

–

Also loosen the cover at the rear.

–

Insert the key in the groove and unlock the

locking system, turning the key from right

to left, as shown by the arrow ››› Fig. 167,

››› Fig. 168.

Press the yellow plastic part with your fin-

ger in the direction indicated by the arrow

››› Fig. 169.

–

Press the interlock button on the selector

lever knob at the same time and move the

selector lever to position N (if the selector

lever is moved back to position P, it will

lock again).

Manual release of the selector lever

Fig. 167 IBIZA/IBIZA SC: Unlocking the rear

lid manually.

Fig. 169 Manual release of the selector lever.

Fig. 168 IBIZA ST: Unlocking the rear lid man-

ually.

If there is a fault in the power system to the

electronic selector lever lock system (flat bat-

tery, blown fuse) or the system itself is faulty,

the selector lever cannot be moved from po-

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To change the blades it is necessary to move

the wipers from the rest position into the

service position.

If this does not produce the desired 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.

Changing the wiper blades

Changing windscreen wiper blades

Do not change the windscreen wipers when

out of the service position, as it could cause

paint to flake off the bonnet due to friction

with the windscreen wiper arm.

WARNING

Do not drive unless you have good visibility

through all windows!

Service position (for changing wiper blades)

●

Clean the windscreen wiper blades and all

windows regularly.

–

Ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen.

Turn the ignition on and off and then (with-

in approximately 9 seconds) push the

windscreen wiper lever down (short wipe).

The windscreen wipers will move to the

service position ››› Fig. 170.

●

The wiper blades should be changed once

or twice a year.

Fig. 170 Wipers in service position

CAUTION

●

Damaged or dirty windscreen wipers could

scratch the windscreen.

Removing the wiper blade

●

Never use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint

–

Lift the windscreen wiper arm.

thinner or similar products to clean the win-

dows. This could damage the windscreen

wiper blades.

1

Press the securing tab down

››› Fig. 171.

Extract the wiper blade from the wiper arm.

●

Never move the windscreen wiper or wind-

screen wiper arm manually. This could cause

damage.

Fitting the wiper blade

–

Insert the wiper blade onto the windscreen

wiper arm until it clicks into place.

●

To prevent damage to the bonnet and the

windscreen wiper arms, the latter should only

be lifted off the windscreen when in service

position.

Fig. 171 Changing the windscreen wiper

–

Place the windscreen wiper arms to their in-

itial position.

blade.

»

Perfect wiper blade condition is essential for

clear vision. Damaged wiper blades should

be replaced immediately.

If the windscreen wipers scratch, they should

be replaced if they are damaged, or cleaned

if they are soiled.

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Advice

–

Slide the blade adapter in the direction of

the arrow and remove the blade ››› Fig. 172

A.

●

Note

Never use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint

thinner or similar products to clean the win-

dow as they may damage the blades.

●

The windscreen wiper arms can be moved

to the service position only when the bonnet

is properly closed.

●

Never move the windscreen wiper by hand.

This could cause damage.

Fitting the wiper blade

●

You can also use the service position, for

–

With one hand, hold the top end of the wip-

er arm.

example, if you want to fix a cover over the

windscreen in the winter to keep it clear of

ice.

–

Place the blade as shown in ››› Fig. 172 B

and slide the adapter along until it engag-

es.

Changing the rear wiper blade

Check the condition of the wiper blade regu-

larly. Change as required.

If the windscreen wiper scrapes, it should be

replaced if damaged, or cleaned if soiled.

If this is not sufficient, refer to a specialised

workshop.

WARNING

Do not drive unless you have good visibility

through all windows!

●

Clean the windscreen wiper blades and all

windows regularly.

Fig. 172 Removing and fitting the rear win-

dow wiper blade.

●

The wiper blades should be changed once

Perfect rear wiper blade condition is essential

for clear rear vision. Damaged wiper blades

should be replaced immediately.

or twice a year.

CAUTION

●

A damaged or dirty window wiper could

scratch the rear window.

Removing the wiper blade

–

Lift the wiper arm away from the glass

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Emergencies for Your Seat Ibiza SUV Fourth Generation (2009-2017)

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