2021-2026 Seat Ibiza SUV Cockpit -> Warning lamps User Manual
MyCarUserManual.com
USER MANUALS FOR EVERY MAKE & MODEL

Cockpit -> Warning lamps for Your Seat Ibiza SUV Fifth Generation (2018-2026)

60  
Cockpit  
Warning lamps  
Overview of the warning lamps  
The warning lamps indicate a number of different functions and possible faults.  
Fig. 40 Instrument panel with warning lamps. Some of  
the warning lamps listed in this section are only fitted on  
certain models or are optional extras.  
Cockpit  
61  
Item  
Symbol  
Meaning of warning and control lamps  
Alternator fault  
Further information  
⇒ page 62  
1
A
Side/dipped lights  
⇒ page 62  
⇒ page 63  
⇒ page 63  
2
A
  
Electro-hydraulic steering  
Engine fault (petrol engine)  
3
A
4
A
Glow plug system (diesel engine)  
Lit up: Glow plug system switched on  
Flashing: engine fault.  
⇒ page 63  
4
A
Turn signals in operation  
Coolant level / coolant temperature  
Main beam switched on  
⇒ page 63  
⇒ page 64  
⇒ page 64  
⇒ page 64  
⇒ page 65  
5
A
  
6
A
7
A
Fuel level / reserve  
8
A
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) *  
9
A
Parking brake applied  
or low brake fluid level or  
fault in brake system  
⇒ page 65  
10  
A
Airbag or belt tension device system fault or airbag disabled ⇒ page 26 ⇒ page 29  
11  
A
Seat belt warning lamp*  
⇒ page 17  
⇒ page 66  
12  
A
Fault in the emission control system  
13  
A
Safety First  
Operating instructions  
Tips and Maintenance  
Technical Data  
62  
Cockpit  
Item  
Symbol  
Meaning of warning and control lamps  
Further information  
⇒ page 66  
Traction control system (TCS)*/Electronic stabilisation pro-  
gram (ESP)*  
14  
A
Electronic immobiliser  
Engine oil pressure  
⇒ page 66  
⇒ page 67  
⇒ page 67  
15  
A
16  
A
Trailer turn signals in operation  
17  
A
Alternator  
WARNING  
This warning lamp signals a fault in the alternator.  
•
Failure to observe warning lamps and warning messages can result in  
serious personal injury or damage to your vehicle.  
The risk of an accident increases if your vehicle breaks down. Use a  
The warning lamp lights up when the ignition is switched on. It should go  
out when the engine has started running.  
•
warning triangle to draw the attention of other road users to your  
stationary vehicle so that it does not represent a danger.  
If the warning lamp lights up while driving, the alternator is no longer  
charging the battery. You should immediately drive to the nearest qualified  
workshop.  
•
The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a dangerous area!  
Before you open the bonnet to work on the engine or in the engine compart-  
ment, you must switch off the engine and allow it to cool to reduce the risk  
of scalding or other injuries. Read and observe the relevant warnings  
⇒ page 169.  
You should avoid using electrical equipment that is not absolutely necessary  
because this will drain the battery.  
If the indicator flashes the voltage is insufficient for normal vehicle  
operation.  
Note  
•
The appropriate warning lamp for a fault will light up in vehicles without  
warning or information texts in the display.  
Parking and dipped/side lights   
•
In vehicles with warning or information texts in the display, the appro-  
priate warning lamp for a fault will light up and a warning or information text  
will also appear in the display.  
Optical display (green) of dipped, side or park lights switched on. The park  
lights are activated with the ignition switched off.  
Cockpit  
63  
Electro-hydraulic steering*  
Glow plug system / Engine fault   
The warning lamp lights up to show that the glow plugs are  
preheating. It flashes if there is an engine fault.  
The level of steering assistance depends on the vehicle speed and on the  
steering angle.  
The warning lamp should light up for a few seconds when the ignition is  
switched on. It should go out when the engine has started running.  
Warning lamp is lit  
The warning lamp lights up while the glow plugs are preheating. When the  
warning lamp goes off, the engine should be started straight away.  
There is a fault in the electro-hydraulic steering system if the lamp does not  
go out or lights up whilst the vehicle is in motion. Take the vehicle to the  
Authorised Service Centre as soon as possible.  
Warning lamp flashes  
If a fault develops in the engine management system while you are driving,  
the glow plug lamp will flash . Take the vehicle to an Authorised Service  
Centre as soon as possible and have the engine checked.  
Engine management   
This warning lamp monitors the engine management system  
for petrol engines.  
Turn signals    
The warning lamp flashes when the turn signals are in oper-  
ation.  
The warning lamp  (Electronic Power Control) lights up when the ignition  
is switched on to show that the lamp is working properly. It should go out  
when the engine has started running.  
Depending on which turn signal is operated, either the left or right indi-  
cator lamp flashes. Both warning lamps will flash at the same time when the  
hazard warning lights are switched on.  
If a fault develops in the electronic engine management system while you are  
driving, this warning lamp will light up. Take the vehicle to an Authorised  
Service Centre as soon as possible and have the engine checked.  
If one turn signal fails, the warning lamp will start flashing twice as fast.  
Further information on the turn signals ⇒ page 91.  
Safety First  
Operating instructions  
Tips and Maintenance  
Technical Data  
64  
Cockpit  
Coolant Level* / temperature   
WARNING (continued)  
The warning lamp lights up if the coolant temperature is too  
high or if the coolant level is too low.  
•
Never open the bonnet if you can see or hear steam or coolant escaping  
from the engine compartment. Risk of scalding. Wait until you can no  
longer see or hear escaping steam or coolant.  
There is a fault if:  
•
The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a dangerous area!  
•
•
The warning symbol does not go out again after a few seconds.  
Before carrying out any work in the engine compartment, switch off the  
engine and allow it to cool down. Always note the corresponding warnings  
⇒ page 169.  
The warning lamp lights up or flashes while the vehicle is moving, while  
three acoustic warning signals ⇒  
are emitted.  
This means that either the coolant level is too low or the coolant temperature  
is too high.  
Main beam headlights   
Coolant temperature too high  
First look at the coolant temperature gauge. The coolant temperature is too  
high if the needle is over the warning area on the dial. Stop the vehicle,  
switch off the engine and wait for it to cool down. Check the coolant level.  
This warning lamp lights up when the main beams are on.  
The warning lamp lights up when the main beams are on or when the  
headlight flasher is operated.  
If the coolant level is correct, the overheating may be caused by a malfunction  
of the radiator fan. Check the radiator fan fuse and have it replaced if neces-  
sary ⇒ page 197.  
Further information ⇒ page 91  
If the warning lamp lights up again after driving on for a short distance, stop  
the vehicle and switch off the engine. Contact an Authorised Service Centre  
or a qualified workshop.  
Fuel level / reserve   
This symbol lights up to indicate that the fuel tank is down to  
the reserve level.  
Coolant level too low  
First look at the coolant temperature gauge. If the needle is in the normal  
range, top up with coolant at the earliest opportunity ⇒  
.
This lights when only 7 litres of fuel remain in the tank. Also, an audible  
warning is given. This serves as a reminder to fill up with fuel at the earliest  
opportunity ⇒ page 166.  
WARNING  
•
If your vehicle is immobilised for any technical reasons, move it to a  
safe distance from traffic. Turn off the engine, turn on the hazard lights and  
place the warning triangle.  
Cockpit  
65  
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)   
WARNING (continued)  
wheels to lock quickly when you brake. This could cause the rear to break  
away. Risk of skidding. Drive carefully to the nearest qualified workshop  
and have the fault corrected.  
A warning lamp system monitors the ABS.  
The warning lamp should light up for a few seconds when the ignition is  
switched on. It goes out again after the system has run through an automatic  
test sequence.  
There is a fault in the ABS if:  
Brake system* / handbrake   
•
•
•
The warning lamp does not light up when the ignition is switched on.  
The warning lamp does not go out again after a few seconds.  
The warning lamp lights up when the vehicle is moving.  
The warning lamp lights up if the handbrake is applied, if the  
brake fluid level falls too low or if there is a fault in the brake  
system.  
The vehicle can still be braked in the normal way (except that the ABS control  
function will not function). Please take the vehicle to a qualified workshop as  
soon as possible. For further information on the ABS see the ⇒ page 139.  
This warning lamp lights up if  
•
•
•
If the handbrake is on  
If a fault occurs in the ABS, the ESP* warning lamp will also light up.  
If the brake fluid level is too low ⇒ page 182  
If there is a fault in the brake system  
Brake system fault  
If the ABS warning lamp lights up together with the brake warning lamp  
, this indicates not only a fault in the ABS function, but also a possible fault  
This warning lamp can light up together with the anti-lock brake system  
warning lamp.  
in the brake system ⇒  
.
WARNING  
WARNING  
•
If the brake warning lamp does not go out, or if it lights up when  
•
Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings on  
⇒ page 169, “Working in the engine compartment”.  
If the brake warning lamp should light up together with the ABS  
driving, the brake fluid level ⇒ page 182, “Brake fluid” in the reservoir is  
too low. Risk of accident. Stop the vehicle and do not drive on. Obtain tech-  
nical assistance.  
•
warning lamp , stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid  
level in the reservoir ⇒ page 182, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid level has  
dropped below the “MIN” mark you must not drive on. Risk of accident.  
Obtain technical assistance.  
•
If the brake warning lamp lights up together with the ABS warning  
lamp , the control function of the ABS could be out of action. This could  
cause the rear wheels to lock quickly when you brake. This could cause the  
rear to break away. Risk of skidding. Drive carefully to the nearest qualified  
workshop and have the fault corrected.  
•
If the brake fluid level is correct, the fault in the brake system may have  
been caused by a failure of the ABS system. This could cause the rear  
Safety First  
Operating instructions  
Tips and Maintenance  
Technical Data  
66  
Cockpit  
Emission control system*  
Electronic stabilisation programme (ESP)*   
This warning lamp monitors the exhaust system.  
This warning lamp monitors the electronic stabilisation  
program.  
Warning lamp flashes:  
When there is misfiring that can damage the catalytic converter. Reduce  
speed and drive carefully to the nearest qualified workshop to have the  
engine checked.  
This program includes the ABS, EDL and TCS.  
The warning lamp has the following functions:  
•
It will light for about 2 seconds when the ignition is switched on while a  
Warning lamp is lit:  
test of the function is carried out.  
If a fault has developed during driving which has reduced the quality of the  
exhaust gas (e. g. lambda probe fault). Reduce speed and drive carefully to  
the nearest qualified workshop to have the engine checked.  
•
•
•
•
It flashes when the ESP is activated when driving.  
It will light up continuously if there is a malfunction in the ESP.  
It will light up continuously if the ESP is switched off.  
It will also come on if a fault should occur in the ABS because the ESP  
operates in conjunction with the ABS.  
Traction control system (TCS)*  
If the ESP warning lamp lights up and stays on after the engine is started,  
this may mean that the control system has temporarily switched off the ESP.  
In this case the ESP can be reactivated by switching the ignition off and then  
on again. If the warning lamp goes out, this means the system is fully  
functional.  
The traction control system prevents the driven wheels from  
spinning when the vehicle is accelerating  
The warning lamp lights up when the ignition is switched on and should turn  
out after about 2 seconds.  
When the TCS is operating while driving, the warning lamp flashes. If the  
system is deactivated or if there is any fault in the same, the warning lamp will  
remain lit.  
Electronic immobiliser*   
Inside the key there is a chip that deactivates the electronic immobiliser auto-  
matically when the key is inserted into the ignition. The immobiliser will be  
activated again automatically as soon as you pull the key out of the ignition  
lock.  
It will also come on if a fault should occur in the ABS because the TCS oper-  
ates in conjunction with the ABS. For further information see ⇒ page 139,  
“Brakes”  
The engine can, however, be started if the appropriate coded SEAT genuine  
key is used.  
Cockpit  
67  
Differential lock fault (EDL)*  
Note  
EDL operates along with the ABS in vehicles equipped with an  
Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP)*  
The vehicle cannot be operated properly if you do not have a genuine SEAT  
key.  
A malfunction in the EDL is indicated by the ABS warning lamp . Please  
take the vehicle to a qualified workshop as soon as possible. For further infor-  
mation on the EDL ⇒ page 142, “Electronic differential lock (EDL)*”  
Engine oil pressure   
This warning lamp indicates that the engine oil pressure is  
too low.  
If this warning symbol starts to flash, and is accompanied by three audible  
warnings, switch off the engine and check the oil level. If the oil level is too  
low, add more engine oil ⇒ page 172.  
If the symbol flashes although the oil level is correct, do not drive on. The  
engine must not even run at idle speed. Obtain technical assistance.  
Trailer turn signals   
This warning lamp also flashes when the turn signals are  
operated while towing a caravan or trailer.  
The warning lamp flashes when the turn signals are operated, provided a  
trailer is correctly attached and connected to the vehicle.  
The warning lamp will not flash if one of the turn signals on the trailer fails.  
Safety First  
Operating instructions  
Tips and Maintenance  
Technical Data  

Related Topics

Cockpit
Overview Instruments Digital display in the instrument panel

Popular Owner Manuals

Audi
Audi
BMW
BMW
Citroen
Citroen
Ford
Ford
Honda
Honda
Peugeot
Peugeot