Get If and when Guide for Seat Ibiza SUV Fifth Generation (2018-2026)

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Vehicle tools, spare wheel

WARNING (continued)

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The jack supplied by the factory is only designed for changing wheels

Vehicle Tools

on this model. On no account attempt to use it for lifting heavier vehicles

or other loads, risk of injury.

The tools and jack are stored under the floor panel in the

luggage compartment.

•

Use the jack only on firm, level ground.

Never start the engine when the vehicle is on the jack, risk of accident.

If work is to be carried out underneath the vehicle, this must be secured

–

Lift floor panel

by suitable stands. Otherwise, there is a risk of injury in an accident.

Remove the tools or jack.

The tool kit includes:

Wheel change

•

Hook for removing wheel covers* or hub caps*

Box spanner for wheel bolts

Preparation work

Reversible screwdriver with handle (including hexagonal interior) for the

wheel bolts. The screwdriver is a combination tool.

What you must do before changing a wheel.

•

Towing ring*

Adapter for the anti-theft wheel bolts*

–

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.

Before replacing the jack in the storage area, wind the arm of the jack down

as far as it will go.

Some of the items listed are only provided on certain models, or are optional

extras.

All passengers should leave the vehicle. They should wait in a

safe area (for instance behind the roadside crash barrier).

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Switch off the engine. Switch on the hazard warning lights.

WARNING

Apply the handbrake firmly.

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Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to tighten

the wheel bolts. It is impossible to tighten the bolts with the torque neces-

sary, risk of accident.

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Engage the first gear, or put the selector lever to position P for

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Take off the wheel and then put on the spare wheel

Lower the vehicle.

those vehicles with an automatic gearbox.

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If you are towing a trailer, unhitch it from your vehicle.

Tighten the wheel bolts firmly in diagonal sequence with the box

Take the vehicle tools and the spare wheel out of the luggage

spanner

compartment.

–

Replace the cover.

WARNING

After changing a wheel

Put the hazard warning lights on and place the warning triangle in position.

This is for your own safety and also warns other road users.

After changing the wheel there are still tasks to complete.

Caution

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Put the tools and jack back in the luggage compartment.

If you have to change the tyre on a gradient, block the wheel opposite the

wheel being changed by placing a stone or similar object under it to prevent

the vehicle from rolling away.

Place the wheel with the defective tyre in the luggage compart-

ment and secure it.

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Check the tyre pressure of the newly fitted tyre as soon as

possible.

Note

Please observe legal requirements when doing so.

Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as

possible with a torque wrench. The prescribed torque is 120 Nm.

Changing a wheel

Note

Change the wheel as described below

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If you notice that the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to turn when

changing a wheel, they must be replaced before having the wheel bolt torque

checked.

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Remove the wheel cover. Also refer to ⇒ page 193.

Slacken the wheel bolts.

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In the interest of safety, drive at moderate speeds until the wheel bolt

torque has been checked.

Raise the car with the jack in the corresponding zone

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Wheel trims

Wheel covers*

The wheel trims must be removed to gain access to the wheel

bolts.

The wheel covers must be removed for access to the wheel

bolts

Fig. 131 Changing a

wheel: Removing the

wheel trim

Fig. 132 Remove the

wheel cover

Removing

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Insert the extraction hook of the tools in the hole for this

purpose ⇒ fig. 131.

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Remove the wheel cover using the spanner and the hook*

⇒ fig. 132.

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Pull off the hub cap.

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Hook this into one of the rebates of the wheel cover.

Put the box spanner over the wheel cover hook and lever gently

and carefully to avoid damage to the paintwork.

Fitting

Fit the wheel cover onto the wheel rim by pressing it firmly. Put

–

pressure initially on the point of the rebate for the valve. Next fit

the rest of the hubcap

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An adapter is required to unscrew or tighten the theft inhibiting

wheel bolts.

Loosening the wheel bolts

The wheel bolts must be loosened before raising the vehicle.

WARNING

Loosen the wheel bolts only about one turn before raising the vehicle with

the jack, loosening the wheel bolts more than one turn can result in an acci-

dent.

Note

•

Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to loosen or

tighten the wheel bolts.

•

If the wheel bolt is very tight, you may be able to loosen it by pushing

down the end of the spanner carefully with your foot. Hold on to the vehicle

for support and take care not to slip.

Fig. 133 Changing the

wheel: Loosening the

wheel bolts

Loosening

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Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over the wheel bolt.

Grasp the box spanner by the end turn it about one full turn to the

left ⇒ fig. 133.

Tightening

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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.

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Locate the jacking point under the door sill closest to the wheel

Raising the vehicle

being changed ⇒ fig. 134.

The vehicle must be raised with a jack to remove the wheel.

Wind up the jack under the jacking point until the arm of the jack

is directly below the vertical rib under the door sill.

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. 135.

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Raise the vehicle until the defective wheel is just clear of the

ground.

Recesses at the front and rear of the door sills mark the jacking points

⇒ fig. 134. A position has been made for each wheel. Do not fit the jack

anywhere else.

Fig. 134 The jacking

points

An unstable surface under the jack may cause the vehicle to slip off the jack.

Therefore, the jack must be fitted on solid ground offering good support. Use

a large and stable base, if necessary. On a hard, slippery surface (such as

tiles) use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the jack from slipping.

WARNING

•

Take all precautions so that the base of the jack does not slip. Failure to

do so could result in an accident.

The vehicle can be damaged if the jack is not applied at the correct

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jacking points. There is also a risk of injury since the jack can slip off

suddenly if it is not properly engaged.

Fig. 135 Fitting the jack

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The wheel bolts should be clean and turn easily. Before fitting the spare

wheel, inspect the condition of the wheel and hub mounting surfaces. These

surfaces must be clean before fitting the wheel.

Removing and fitting the wheel

For removal and fitting the wheel, the following tasks must be

completed.

The hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle makes it easier to turn the

wheel bolts when they are loose. The reversible screwdriver blade should be

removed when the tool is used for this purpose.

If tyres with a specific direction of rotation are fitted, note the direction of

rotation.

Note

Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to loosen or

tighten the wheel bolts.

Fig. 136 Wheel change:

Hexagon socket in screw-

driver handle to turn the

wheel bolts after they

have been loosened

Theft inhibiting wheel bolts*

A special adapter is required to turn the theft inhibiting wheel

bolts.

Change the wheel as described below after loosening the wheel

bolts and raising the vehicle with the jack.

Removing a wheel

–

Unscrew the bolts using the hexagonal tool in the handle of the

screwdriver (vehicle tool) and place them on a clean surface

⇒ fig. 136.

Fitting a wheel

–

Screw in the wheel bolts and tighten them lightly using the

hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle.

Fig. 137 Theft inhibiting

wheel bolts

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Insert the adapter onto the wheel bolt and push it on as far as it

Fuses

will go ⇒ page 196, fig. 137.

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Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over the adapter.

Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt as appropriate.

Changing a fuse

If a fuse has blown it must be replaced

Code number

The code number of the anti-theft wheel bolt is stamped on the front of the

adaptor.

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 obtained from an

Authorised Service Centre.

Tyres with directional tread pattern

Tyres with directional tread pattern must be fitted so that they

rotate in the correct direction.

Fig. 138 Fuses in the

dash panel

A directional tread pattern can be identified by arrows on the sidewall that

point in the direction of rotation. Always note the direction of rotation indi-

cated when fitting the wheel. This is important so that these tyres can give

maximum grip and avoid excessive noise, tread wear and aquaplaning.

Fuse cover

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Switch off the ignition and the component concerned.

Identify the fuse for the failed component ⇒ page 199.

If, in an emergency, you have to fit the spare wheel so it rotates in the wrong

direction, you must drive extremely carefully. The tyre will not give optimum

performance. This is particularly important when driving on wet roads.

Take the plastic clip from inside the fuse cover, fit it onto the

blown fuse and pull the fuse out.

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 direction.

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Replace the blown fuse (which will have a melted metal strip)

with a new fuse of the same ampere rating.

The individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses. The fuses are located

behind a cover at the left-hand end of the dash panel. In versions with the

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steering wheel on the right the fuses are on the right-hand side of the instru-

ment panel, behind a cover.

The electric windows are protected by circuit breakers. These reset automat-

ically after a few seconds when the overload (caused for example by frozen

windows) has been corrected.

Colour coding of fuses

Colour

Beige

Amperes

5

Brown

7,5

10

red

blue

15

yellow

20

natural (white)

green

25

30

WARNING

Never “repair” damaged fuses and never replace them with fuses with a

higher rating. Failure to comply could result in fire. This could also cause

damage to other parts of the electrical system.

Note

•

If a newly replaced fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical

system must be checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible.

•

If you replace a fuse with a stronger fuse, you could cause damage to

another location in the electrical system.

Always keep some spare fuses in the vehicle. These are available from

official Service.

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Fuses on left side of dash panel

Fuses

Number

Electrical equipment

Amperes

1

2

Secondary water pump 1.8 20 VT (T16)

15

10

ABS/ESP

3

Vacant

4

Brake light, clutch switch, relay coils

Engine control unit (petrol)

Right side light

5

6

5

7

Left side light

5

8

Mirror heating unit

Lambda probe

5

9

10

5

a)

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

Signal“S” . Radio unit

Electric mirror power supply

Headlamp height adjustment

Oil pressure/level sensor

Additional heating engine/fuel pump

Automatic gearbox unit

Heated seats

5

10

15

5

Engine control unit

Instrument panel /Heating and ventilation, Navigation, Headlamp height adjustment, Electric mirror

10

Reverse light

Windscreen washer pump

Main beam headlight, right

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Number

Electrical equipment

Amperes

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

45

Main beam headlight, left

Number plate light/side light indicator

Rear windscreen wiper

10

5

10

5

Injectors(fuel)

Brake light switch /ESP (Turn sensor)

Instrument panel/Diagnosis

Unit: glovebox light, boot light, interior light

Climatronic

10

5

Power supply central locking unit

Left front window control

Vacant

5

25

Self powered alarm horn

Engine control unit

15

20

25

20

15

30

15

25

Sunroof

Engine ventilator heating /blower

Headlight washer pump

Front and rear fog lights

Engine control unit (petrol)

Engine control unit diesel + SDI Fuel pump

Fuel gauge

Ignition transformer+ Engine control unit T70

Dipped headlight (right side)

Left rear window control

Front right window control

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Number

46

Electrical equipment

Amperes

Windscreen wiper unit

Heated rear window unit

Indicator unit

20

15

20

15

25

47

48

49

Cigarette lighter

50

Locking unit

51

Radio/CD/GPS/Telephone

Horn

52

53

Dipped headlight (left side)

Right rear window control

54

a)

The signal “S”is a system which includes the starter and steering lock and enables, after the ignition is switched off and without removing the key from the steering and starter lock,

certain electrical components to be switched on, including for example, the radio, the courtesy light, etc. This function is deactivated on removing the key from the steering and starter

lock.

Fuses below steering wheel in relay holder

PTC fuses

Number

Electrical equipment

PTCs (Supplementary electrical heating using air)

Amperes

40

1

2

3

40

PTCs (Supplementary electrical heating using air)

40

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Fuses in engine compartment above battery

Fig. 139 Fuse box above

battery

Metal fuses

Number

Electrical equipment

Amperes

175

110

50

1

2

3

4

5

6

Alternator/Starter motor

Power supply voltage distributor inside vehicle

Power assisted steering pump

Spark plug preheating (diesel)

Electroblower clima heater/fan

ABS unit

50

40

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Non-metal fuses

Number

7

Electrical equipment

Amperes

ABS unit

25

30

10

5

8

Electroblower clima heater/fan

9

ABS unit

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

Cable control unit

Clima fan

5

Vacant

Jatco unit for automatic gearbox

5

Vacant

Position in engine compartment: side box

Fuses

Number

Electrical equipment

Amperes

150

Alternator < 140 W

B1

Alternator > 140 W

200

C1

D1

E1

Power steering

80

PTCs (Supplementary electrical heating using air)

Ventilator > 500 W / Ventilator < 500

100

80/50

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Number

Electrical equipment

Multi-terminal voltage supply “30”. Internal fuse box

Amperes

100

F1

G1

H1

Trailer fuse voltage supply in internal fuse box

Vacant

50

Some of the electrical items listed in the table are only fitted on certain

models or are optional extras.

Rear lights on tailgate

small position light 12V/W5W

foglight 12V/P21W

Please note that the above list, while correct at the time of printing, is subject

to alterations.

reverse light 12V/P21W

Single reflector headlamps

Full / dipped beam 12V 60/55W (H4)

indicator 12V/PY21W

Lamp change

position 12/W5W

Double reflector headlamps

dipped beam 12V/55W (H7)

full lights 12V/55W (H3)

indicator 12V/PY21W

General notes

Before changing any lamp first turn off the equipment concerned.

Do not touch the lamp glass. Fingerprints vaporise in the heat, causing a

reduction in the lamp life and condensation on the mirror surface, thus

reducing efficiency.

position 12V/W5W

7)

Xenon headlights

8)

A lamp should only be placed by one of the same type. The designation is

inscribed on the bulb, either on the glass part or on the base.

Dipped beam 12V/35W (D1S)

full beam 12V/55W (H7)

indicator 12V/PY21W

It is highly recommended to keep a box of spare lamps in the vehicle. At the

very least, the lamps that most affect road safety should have spares in the

vehicle.

position lights 12V/W5W

7)

For these type of headlights, the bulbs must be changed by an Authorised Service

Centre, given that complex elements of the vehicle must be removed and that the au-

tomatic control system must be reset.

Rear lights on frame

Brake/position 12V/P21/5W

Indicator 12V/P21W

8)

Xenon discharge lamps emit 2.5 times as much light flux and have a useful life five

times greater than halogen lamps, this means that, except in case of an abnormal

fault, there is no need to change the bulbs during the vehicle life.

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Fog lights*

Main headlight lamps

Fog light 12V/55W (H3)

Registration plate light

Registration plate light - C5W

Caution

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The halogen lamps (H3, H7, H4...) are pressurised and might explode on

changing them.

Therefore protective gloves and glasses should be worn when changing a

•

halogen lamp.

Note

Fig. 140 Main headlight

lamps

•

Due to the difficulty in accessing the lamps, these must be changed by an

Authorised Service Centre. However, we shall explain how to change these

lamps, except for the xenon lights*.

Fig. 141 Main headlight

lamps

A

A ^{Dipped headlights}

B

A ^{Main beam headlights}

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C

A ^{Side lights}

D

A ^{Indicator lights}

Dipped headlight lamp

Fig. 143 Dipped head-

light lamp

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Raise the bonnet.

2

^{Remove the loops}A⇒ fig. 142 outwards in the direction of the

arrow and remove the cover.

Fig. 142 Dipped head-

light lamp

A

–

^{Remove the lamp cable connector}A ⇒ fig. 143.

Undo the retainer spring and remove.

Remove the lamp and fit the new lamp in the same position,

making sure it sits correctly.

–

Press the retaining spring on the lamp base and clip on.

Plug in the connector.

2

^{Fit the plastic cover and replace the loops}A ⇒ fig. 142.

Check the headlight adjustment

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2

–

^{Remove the loops}A⇒ fig. 144 outwards in the direction of the

arrow and remove the cover.

Main beam lights

B

–

^{Remove the lamp cable connector}A ⇒ fig. 145.

Undo the retainer spring and remove.

Remove the lamp and fit the new lamp in the same position,

making sure it sits correctly.

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Press the retaining spring on the lamp base and clip on.

Plug in the connection cable.

2

^{Fit the plastic cover and replace the loops}A ⇒ fig. 144.

Fig. 144 Main beam lamp

Check the headlight adjustment

Fig. 145 Main beam lamp

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Raise the bonnet.

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1

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^{Remove the loops}A⇒ fig. 146 in the direction of the arrow and

remove the cover.

Side beam lights

C

^{Pull on the cables to release the lamp holder from the casing}A

⇒ fig. 147.

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Pull on the lamp and replace.

To assemble proceed in reverse order.

Fit the plastic cover and secure the loop.

Fig. 146 Side lights

Fig. 147 Side lights

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Raise the bonnet.

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1

–

^{Remove the loops}A⇒ fig. 148 in the direction of the arrow and

remove the cover.

Turn indicator lamps

Turn the lamp holder to the left and remove from casing

D

⇒ ^{fig. 149}A^.

–

Installation is done in the reverse order.

Fit the plastic cover and secure the loop.

Fig. 148 Indicator lights

Fig. 149 Indicator lights

–

Raise the bonnet.

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Fog lights

F

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^{Undo the two fastening screws}A⇒ fig. 150 and when released

unplug the connector.

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Turn the headlamp cover to the left a quarter turn.

Unplug the lamp cable.

Undo the lamp retainer spring and remove.

Remove the lamp and fit the new lamp in the same position,

making sure it sits correctly.

–

Press the retaining spring on the lamp base and clip on.

Plug in the lamp cable.

Fig. 150 Fog lights

The assembly of the cover and the headlamp is carried out in

reverse order.

Fig. 151 Fog lights

A

–

^{Remove the grille, taking out the screw}A ⇒ fig. 150, carefully

pull the grille on the side of the screw and release the cover.

If and when

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Side indicator lamps

Rear lights on the tailgate: Access to the light unit

Fig. 153 Rear light on

tailgate

Fig. 152 Side indicators

–

Press the indicator to the left or to the right to remove the lamp.

Remove the lamp holder from the indicator.

Remove the broken glass bulb and replace with a new bulb.

Insert the lamp holder in the indicator guide until it clicks into

place.

–

First fit the indicator in the opening in the chassis, fastening the

1

^tabsA ⇒ fig. 152, and then fit in the lamp as shown by the

2

^arrowA ⇒ fig. 152

Fig. 154 Rear light on

tailgate

Side light 1/ Fog light/ reverse light

Open the tailgate.

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A

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^{Remove the plastic cover}A ⇒ page 211, fig. 153 and the

B

^{plastic caps}A ⇒ page 211, fig. 153 carefully levering using a

screwdriver using the flat part of a screwdriver; avoid damage to

the paintwork.

C

–

^{Extract the bolts}A ⇒ page 211, fig. 154 and unplug the

connector.

Remove the light from its housing.

Fig. 156 Access to the

lamp

Rear lights on the tailgate: Access to the bulb

Side light 1/ Fog light/ reverse light

D

–

^{Unscrew the bolts}A ⇒ fig. 156 and remove the lampholder.

Press and rotate the large lampholder to the left. In the case of a

small lamp, rotate and extract the lampholder and pull on the

lamp.

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Remove lamp and replace.

Fit the lampholder and proceed with installation.

Fig. 155 Rear light on

tailgate

B

A

^{Fit the caps}A ^{and the plastic cover}A ⇒ fig. 155.

Note

B

^{Ensure that all joints and rubber elements as well as the plastic caps}A ^are

correctly fitted during installation.

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F

–

^{Unscrew the bolts}A ⇒ fig. 157 with the flat part of the screw-

driver.

Rear lights on frame

–

Move the light unit outwards and pull.

If necessary, unplug the connector.

G

^{Unscrew the bolt}A ⇒ fig. 158.

Take out the lampholder.

Press and rotate the lamps to the left.

Extract the faulty lamp and replace it.

Proceed in the reverse order for fitting, pressing gently on the

outer edge of the light unit (area of the metal clips).

Fig. 157 Rear lights on

the bodywork

Note

Make sure that when assembling all seals and rubbers are correctly fitted.

Number plate light

–

Release transparent lamp cover by levering the tab with the flat

part of a screwdriver.

Remove the defective lamp from the lamp holder, holding it in

the centre, press to one side and fit new lamp

Fig. 158 Rear lights on

the bodywork

Fit lamp cover in its space, taking special care when replacing the

rubber seal and press until it clicks into place.

Side light 2/ Brake light/ Indicator light

–

Open the tailgate.

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If and when

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First fit the glass with the fastening tabs over the frame of the

switch. Next press the front part until the two long tabs click on

the support.

Interior light and front reading light

Additional brake lights*

Given the difficulty involved in the replacement of this light it should be done

by the Technical Service.

Glovebox light*

Fig. 159 Front reading

light

–

Insert screwdriver above, between the light and the glove box.

Carefully remove the light Next lift the light out sideways.

Replace the bulb .

To remove glass

–

Insert a fine screwdriver between the casing and the

glass ⇒ fig. 159.

Insert the light on the connector side, first underneath then push

at the top until it clicks into place.

–

Carefully remove the glass, levering it to avoid possible damage.

To replace the lamps

–

Pull the lamps outwards.

Jump-starting

To remove the central lamp, hold and press to one side.

Jump leads

Assembly

Proceed in the reverse order, pressing gently on the outer edge

of the side light.

–

The jump lead must have a sufficient wire cross section.

If the engine fails to start because of a discharged battery, the battery can be

connected to the battery of another vehicle to start the engine.

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Jump leads

Jump lead terminal connections

Switch off the ignition on both vehicles ⇒

Jump leads must comply with the standard DIN 72553 (see manufacturer's

2

–

.

documentation). The wire cross section must be at least 25 mm for petrol

2

engines and at least 35 mm for diesel engines.

1. Connect one end of the red jump lead to the positive ⇒ fig. 160

+

A ^{terminal of the vehicle with the flat battery}⇒

.

Note

2. Connect the other end of the red jump lead to the positive

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The vehicles must not touch each other, otherwise electricity could flow as

soon as the positive terminals are connected.

The discharged battery must be properly connected to the vehicles elec-

+

^terminalA ^{in the vehicle providing assistance.}

3. Connect one end of the black jump lead to the negative terminal

•

-

A ^{on the battery of the vehicle providing assistance.}

trical system.

X

^{4. Connect the other end of the black jump lead}A^{to a solid metal}

component which is bolted on to the engine block, or onto the

Jump-starting: decription

engine block itself of the vehicle with the flat battery. Do not

connect it to a point near the battery ⇒

.

5. Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into

contact with any moving parts in the engine compartment.

Starting

6. Start the engine of the vehicle with the boosting battery and let

it run at idling speed.

7. Start the engine of the car with the flat battery and wait one or

two minutes until the engine is “running”.

Removing the jump leads

Fig. 160 How to connect

the jump leads

8. Before you remove the jump leads, switch off the headlights (if

they are switched on).

In ⇒ fig. 160, the flat battery is A and the charged battery B.

9. Turn on the heater blower and rear window heater in the vehicle

with the flat battery. This helps minimise voltage peaks which are

generated when the leads are disconnected.

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10. When the engine is running, disconnect the leads in reverse

order to the details given above.

WARNING (continued)

•

Do not bend over the batteries. This could result in chemical burns.

Connect the battery clamps so they have good metal-to-metal contact with

the battery terminals.

Note

If the engine fails to start, switch off the starter after about 10 seconds and

try again after about half a minute.

The vehicles must not touch each other, otherwise electricity could flow as

soon as the positive terminals are connected.

WARNING

•

Please note the safety warnings referring to working in the engine

compartment ⇒ page 169, “Working in the engine compartment”.

The battery providing assistance must have the same voltage as the flat

•

battery (12V) and approximately the same capacity (see imprint on

battery). Failure to comply could result in an explosion.

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Never use jump leads when one of the batteries is frozen. Danger of

explosion! Even after the battery has thawed, battery acid could leak and

cause chemical burns. If a battery freezes, it should be replaced.

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Keep sparks, flames and lighted cigarettes away from batteries, danger

of explosion. Failure to comply could result in an explosion.

Observe the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the jump

leads.

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Do not connect the negative cable from the 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.

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Do not attach the negative cable from the other vehicle to parts of the

fuel system or to the brake line.

The non-insulated parts of the battery clamps must not be allowed to

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touch. The jump lead attached to the positive battery terminal must not

touch metal parts of the vehicle, this can cause a short circuit.

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Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact

with any moving parts in the engine compartment.

If and when

217

Towing eyes

Towing and tow-starting

Tow-starting*

The use of jump leads is preferable to tow-starting.

We recommend that you do not tow-start your vehicle. Jump-starting

is preferable ⇒ page 214.

However, if your vehicle has to be tow-started:

nd

rd

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Engage the 2 or the 3 gear.

Keep the clutch pressed down.

Switch on the ignition.

Fig. 161 Towing eye at

the front of the vehicle

Once both vehicles are moving, release the clutch.

Please observe the following points if you use a tow-rope:

As soon as the engine starts, press the clutch and move the gear

lever into neutral. This helps to prevent driving into the towing

vehicle.

Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle

–

Drive slowly at first until the tow-rope is taut. Then accelerate

gradually.

Begin and change gears cautiously. If you are driving an auto-

matic vehicle, accelerate gently.

WARNING

The risk of accidents is high when tow-starting. The vehicle being towed

can easily collide with the towing vehicle.

Remember that the brake servo and power steering are not

working in the vehicle you are towing. Brake earlier than you

would normally, but with a more gentle pressure on the brake.

Caution

When tow-starting, fuel could enter the catalytic converter and damage it.

Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle

Ensure that the tow-rope remains taut at all times when towing.

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Safety First

Operating instructions

Tips and Maintenance

Technical Data

218

If and when

As the brake servo does not work if the engine is not running, you must apply

considerably more pressure to the brake pedal than you normally would.

Fitting the front towing eye

–

First remove the right hand cover from the lower part of the

bumper.

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.

A

–

^{Extract the bolt}A ⇒ page 217, fig. 161.

Towing vehicles with an automatic gearbox

Take the towing ring and the wheel spanner out of the vehicle

tool kit.

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Put the selector lever into position “N”.

Do not drive faster than 50 km/h when towing a vehicle.

Do not tow further than 50 km.

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Turn the ring to the left with the box spanner until it is correctly

screwed in.

If a breakdown vehicle is used, the vehicle must be towed with the front

wheels raised.

To remove the ring, turn to the right with the box spanner.

Note

Tow-rope or tow-bar

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Observe legal requirements when towing or tow-starting.

It is easier and safer to tow a vehicle with a tow-bar. You should only use a

tow-rope if you do not have a tow-bar.

Switch on the hazard warning lights of both vehicles. However, observe

any regulations to the contrary.

A tow-rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the loading on both vehicles.

It is advisable to use a tow-rope made of synthetic fibre or similarly elastic

material.

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For technical reasons, vehicles with an automatic gearbox must not be

tow-started.

If damage to your vehicle means that there is no lubricant in the gearbox,

you must raise the drive wheels while the vehicle is being towed.

If the vehicle has to be towed more than 50 km, the front wheels must be

raised during towing, and towing should be carried out by a qualified person.

The steering wheel is locked when the vehicle has no electrical power. The

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Attach the tow-rope or the tow-bar only to the towing eyes provided or a

towing bracket.

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Driving style

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Towing requires some experience, especially when using a tow-rope. Both

drivers should be familiar with the technique required for towing. Inexperi-

enced drivers should not attempt to tow-start or tow away another vehicle.

vehicle must then be towed with the front wheels raised. Towing should be

carried out by a qualified person.

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 always a risk of over-

loading and damaging the anchorage points.

Rear towline anchorage

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.

At the rear, on the right below the rear bumper is a towline point.

If and when for Your Seat Ibiza SUV Fifth Generation (2018-2026)

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