Get Lights and visibility Guide for Seat Ibiza SUV Fifth Generation (2018-2026)

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Lights and visibility

Switching on the fog lights*

Lights

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Turn the switch from position  or  to the first stop. The

symbol  in the light switch lights up.

Switching lights on and off 

Switching on the rear fog lights (vehicles with front fog lights)

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Turn the switch from position or to the second stop ⇒

An indicator lamp on the switch itself lights up.

.

Switching on the rear fog lights (vehicles with no front fog lights)

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Turn the switch from position  or  to the end. An indicator

lamp on the switch itself lights up.

WARNING

Fig. 56 Detail of the dash

panel: Switch for lights,

fog lights and rear fog

light

Never drive with just the side lights on. Risk of accident. The side lights are

not bright enough to illuminate the road ahead and to ensure that other

road users are able to see you. Always use your dipped headlights if it is

dark or if visibility is poor.

Switching on the side lights

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Turn the light switch ⇒ fig. 56 to position .

Note

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The dipped beam headlights will only work with the ignition on. The side

lights come on automatically when the ignition is turned off.

If the lights are left on after the key has been taken out of the ignition lock,

Switching on dipped headlights

Turn the light switch to position .

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a buzzer sounds when the driver door is opened. This is a reminder to switch

off the lights.

Switching off the lights

Turn the light switch to position 0.

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2

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The rear fog light is so bright that it can dazzle drivers behind you. You

should use the rear fog light only when visibility is very poor.

If you are towing a trailer equipped with a rear fog light on a vehicle with

^{Headlight range control}A

2

^{Using the electrical headlight range control,}A ^{you can adjust the headlight}

range to the load level that is being carried in the vehicle. In this way it is

possible to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic more than necessary. At the same

time, the driver has the best possible lighting for the road ahead using the

correct headlight settings.

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a factory-fitted towing bracket, the rear fog light on the car will automatically

be switched off.

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The use of the lighting described here is subject to the relevant statutory

requirements.

The headlights can only be adjusted when the dipped beam is switched on.

2

^{To lower the beam, turn the thumb wheel down}A^{from the basic setting 0.}

Instrument and switch lighting / Headlight range control

Rear window heating 

Fig. 57 Detail of the dash

panel: Regulation for

instrument and switch

illumination and head-

light range control

Fig. 58 Instrument panel:

rear window heater switch

1

^{Instrument and switch lighting}A

When the headlights are switched on, the brightness of the instruments and

switch lighting can be regulated to suit your requirements by turning the

The rear window heating only works when the engine is running. When it is

switched on, a lamp lights up on the switch.

1

thumb wheel ⇒ fig. 57 A.

After 20 minutes, the heating device of the rear window switches off automat-

ically. If the button is pushed again, after 20 minutes the rear window heater

stays on continuously until the ignition is switched off.

Those vehicles fitted with xenon gas discharge headlights are fitted with an

automatic headlight range system.

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1. Park your vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic.

2. Press the button to switch on the hazard warning lights ⇒

3. Switch the engine off.

For the sake of the environment

.

The rear window heater should be disconnected as soon as the glass is

demisted. By saving electrical power you can also save fuel .

4. Apply the handbrake.

Note

To avoid possible damage to the battery, an automatic temporary disconnec-

tion of this function is possible, coming back on when normal operating

conditions are reestablished.

5. On a manual gearbox engage 1st gear, and for an automatic

move the selector lever to P.

6. Use the warning triangle to draw the attention of other road users

to your vehicle.

Hazard warning lights 

7. Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.

The hazard warning lights are used to draw the attention of

other road users to your vehicle in emergencies.

You should switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users, for

instance:

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When reaching the tail end of a traffic jam

There is an emergency

Your vehicle breaks down due to a technical defect

You are towing another vehicle or your vehicle is being towed.

All turn signals flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are

switched on. That is that the two turn signal indicator lamps   and the

indicator lamp in the switch  will flash at the same time. The hazard

warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off.

Fig. 59 Detail of the dash

panel: Hazard warning

light switch

WARNING

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The risk of an accident increases if your vehicle breaks down. Always

using the hazard warning lights and a warning triangle to draw the atten-

tion of other road users to your stationary vehicle.

If your vehicle breaks down:

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The turn signal and main beam headlight lever has the following

functions:

WARNING (continued)

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Never park where the catalytic converter could come into contact with

inflammable materials under the vehicle, for example dry grass or spilt

petrol. This could start a fire!

Switching on the turn signals

1

–

Move the lever all the way up ⇒ ^{fig. 60}A ^{to indicate right, and}

2

^{all the way down}A ^{to indicate left.}

Note

Signalling a lane change

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The battery will run down if the hazard warning lights are left on for a long

time, even if the ignition is switched off.

1

2

–

^{Push the lever up}A ^{or down}A ^{to the point where you incur}

resistance and then release the lever. The turn signal will flash

•

The use of the hazard warning lights described here is subject to the rele-

vant statutory requirements.

three times. The corresponding warning lamp will also flash.

Switching main beam on and off

–

Turn the light switch to position .

Turn signal and main beam headlight lever

4

Press the lever forward ⇒ ^{fig. 60}A ^{to switch on the main}

beams.

The turn signal and main beam lever also operates the

parking lights and the headlight flasher.

–

Pull the lever back towards you to switch the main beam head-

lights off again.

Headlight flasher

3

–

^{Pull the lever towards the steering wheel}A ^{to operate the}

flasher.

Switching on parking lights

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Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the lock.

Move the lever up or down to turn on the right or left-hand

parking lights respectively.

Fig. 60 Turn signal and

main beam headlight

lever

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Interior lights

WARNING

The main beam can dazzle other drivers. Risk of accident! Never use the

main beam headlights or the headlight flasher if they could dazzle other

drivers.

Front interior light

Note

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The turn signals only work when the ignition is switched on. The corre-

sponding warning lamp  or  flashes in the combi-instrument. The

warning lamp  flashes when the turn signals are operated, provided a

trailer is correctly attached and connected to the vehicle. If a turn signal bulb

is defective, the warning lamp flashes at double speed. If the trailer turn

signal bulbs are damaged, warning lamp  does not light up. You should

have the bulb replaced.

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The main beam headlights can only be switched on if the dipped beam

headlights are already on. The warning lamp  then comes on in the combi-

instrument.

Fig. 61 Detail of the roof:

Front reading light

•

The headlight flasher comes on for as long as you pull the lever – even if

no other lights are switched on. The warning lamp  then comes on in the

combi-instrument.

A

The switch ⇒ ^{fig. 61}A ^{is used to select the following positions:}

•

When the parking lights are switched on, the headlight and the rear light

Courtesy light position 

on the corresponding side of the vehicle light up. The parking lights will only

work if the key is removed from the ignition. If the lights are switched on, a

buzzer gives an audible warning while the driver door is open.

Sliding switch in central position The interior lights are automatically

switched on when the vehicle is unlocked or the key removed from the igni-

tion lock. and turn off about 20 seconds after the closure of the doors. The

interior lights are switched off when the vehicle is locked or when the ignition

is switched on.

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If the turn signal lever is left on after the key has been taken out of the

ignition lock, an acoustic signal sounds when the driver door is opened. This

is a reminder to switch off the turn signal, unless of course you wish to leave

the parking light on.

Interior light switched on 

Move the knob to the position .

Interior light switched off O

Move the knob to the position O ⇒ fig. 61 .

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Glove box light*

Note

If not all the vehicle doors are closed, the interior lights will be switched off

after approx. 10 minutes, providing the key has been removed and the cour-

tesy light position selected. This prevents the battery discharging.

The light in the glove box on the front passenger side will only light up if the

lights are switched on and the glove box is open.

Visibility

Front reading light*

Sun visors

Fig. 62 Front reading

light

Fig. 63 Sun visor on the

driver side

Switching on the reading light 

B

^{Press the corresponding button}A⇒ fig. 62 to switch on the reading light.

The sun visors for the driver and the front passenger can be pulled out of their

mountings in the centre of the vehicle and turned towards the doors

Switching off the reading lights 

Press the corresponding button to switch off the reading light.

1

⇒ ^{fig. 63}A^.

2

The make-up mirrors in the sun visors have covers* A.

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A

–

^{Move the control}A ^{to the left or right to set the length of the}

intervals. Control to the left - longer wipe pause, control to the

Windscreen washers

right - shorter wipe pauses. Four wiper interval stages can be set

Front windscreen wipers 

A

^{using switch}A^.

The windscreen wiper lever controls the windscreen wipers

and the automatic wash and wipe.

Slow wipe

2

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^{Move the lever up to position}A^.

Continuous wipe

3

–

^{Move the lever up to position}A^.

Brief wipe

4

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^{Move the lever down to position}A^{to give the windscreen a brief}

wipe.

Wash and wipe automatic system 

5

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^{Pull the lever towards the steering wheel - Position}A^{, the wind-}

screen washer is activated.

Fig. 64 Windscreen wiper

and windscreen wash

lever

Then release the lever. The wipers-washers will keep running for

approximately four seconds.

The windscreen wiper lever ⇒ fig. 64 has the following positions:

The windscreen will be wiped again after approximately five seconds once the

wipe/wash system has been operated.

Switching off the wipers

0

–

^{Move the lever to position}A^.

WARNING

Intermittent wipe

•

Worn and dirty wiper blades obstruct visibility and reduce safety levels.

In cold conditions, you should not use the wash / wipe system unless

1

–

^{Move the lever up to position}A^.

you have warmed the windscreen with the heating and ventilation system.

The washer fluid could otherwise freeze on the windscreen and obscure

your view of the road.

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Rain sensor*

WARNING (continued)

The rain sensor controls the frequency of the windscreen

wiper intervals, depending on the amount of rain.

•

Always note the corresponding warnings on ⇒ page 180.

Caution

In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blades are not frozen to the

glass before using the wipers for the first time. If you switch on the wipers

when the wiper blades are frozen to the windscreen, you could damage both

the wiper blades and the wiper motor.

Note

•

The windscreen wipers will only work when the ignition is switched on.

The heat output of the heated jets* is controlled automatically when the

ignition is switched on, depending upon the outside temperature.

Fig. 65 Windscreen wiper

lever

Switching on the rain sensor

1

–

^{Move the windscreen wiper lever into position}A ⇒ fig. 65

A

^{Move the control}A ^{to the left or right to set the sensitivity of the}

rain sensor. Switch to the right - high sensitivity. Switch to the

right - low sensitivity

The rain sensor is part of the interval wipe function. You will have to switch on

the rain sensor back on if you switch off the ignition. This is done by switching

the wiper intermittent function off and back on.

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Switching off the interval wipe function

Note

Do not put stickers on the windscreen in front of the sensor. This may

6

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^{Pull the lever back from position}A ^{towards the steering wheel.}

The wiper will continue to function for a short period if you switch

off whilst the wipers are in motion.

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cause sensor disruption or faults.

Switching on the windscreen wiper and washer system

Rear window wiper 

7

–

^{Press the lever fully forwards to position}A ⇒ fig. 66 . The rear

wiper and washer operate at the same time. The windscreen

wash system will function as long as you hold the lever in this

position.

The windscreen wiper lever operates the windscreen wiper

and the wash and wipe system for the rear window.

–

Then release the lever. The washer system stops and the wipers

continue until the end of the cycle.

Move the lever towards the steering wheel to switch off.

WARNING

•

A worn or dirty wiper blade will obstruct visibility and reduce safety.

Always note the corresponding warnings on ⇒ page 180.

Fig. 66 Window wash and

wipe lever: Rear window

wiper

Caution

In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blade is not frozen to the glass

before using the wiper for the first time. If you switch on the wiper when the

wiper blade is frozen to the glass, this could damage both the wiper blade

and the wiper motor.

Switching on the interval wipe

6

–

^{Press the lever forwards to position}A ⇒ fig. 66 . The wiper will

wipe the window approximately every 6 seconds.

Note

•

The rear window wiper will only work when the ignition is switched on.

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Headlight washer system

Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror*

The headlight washers clean the headlight lenses.

The automatic anti-dazzle function can be switched on and off

as desired.

The headlight washers are activated automatically when the windscreen

washer is used and the windscreen wiper lever is pulled towards the steering

wheel for at least 1.5 seconds – provided the dipped headlights or main

beams are switched on. Clean off stubborn dirt (insects, etc.) from the head-

lights at regular intervals, for instance when filling the fuel tank.

Note

•

To ensure that the headlight washers work properly in winter, keep the

nozzle holders in the bumper free of snow and remove any ice with a de-icer

spray.

•

To remove water, the windscreen wipers will be activated from time to

time, the headlight wipers will be activated every three cycles.

Fig. 67 Automatic anti-

dazzle interior mirror.

Switching off anti-dazzle function

Mirrors

A

B

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^{Press button}A ⇒ ^{fig. 67. Warning lamp}A ^{goes out:}

Interior mirror

Switching on anti-dazzle function

It is dangerous to drive if you cannot see clearly through the

rear window.

A

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^{Press button}A ⇒ fig. 67. Warning lamp is lit.

Anti-dazzle function

Manual anti-dazzle function for interior mirror

The anti-dazzle function is activated every time the ignition is switched on.

The green indicator lamp lights up in the mirror housing.

In the basic mirror position, the lever at the bottom edge of the mirror should

be at the front. Pull the lever to the back to select the anti-dazzle function.

When the anti-dazzle function is activated the interior mirror will darken auto-

matically according to the amount of light it receives (for example from the

headlights of a vehicle behind). The anti-dazzle function is cancelled if

reverse gear is engaged.

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2. Turn the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a

good view to the rear of the vehicle.

Note

The automatic anti-dazzle function will only work properly if the sun

•

3. Turn knob to position R (right exterior mirror).

blind* for the rear window is retracted and there are no other objects

preventing light from reaching the interior mirror.

4. Swivel the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a

•

If you have to stick any type of sticker on the windscreen, do not do so in

good view to the rear of the car ⇒

.

front of the sensors. Doing so could prevent the anti-dazzle function from

working well or even from working at all.

Heating the exterior mirrors*

–

Turn the knob to demisting position ⇒ fig. 68.

Exterior mirrors

Place the control in position L or R once the mirrors have

demisted to prevent unnecessary use of the battery.

The exterior mirrors can be adjusted using the rotary knob in

the centre console.

Folding in exterior mirrors*

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Turn the control ⇒ fig. 68 to position  to fold in the exterior

mirrors. You should always fold in the exterior mirrors if you are

driving through an automatic car wash. This will help prevent

damage.

Folding exterior mirrors back out to the extended position*

Turn the knob to position L or R to fold the exterior mirrors back

out ⇒

–

.

Synchronised wing mirror adjustment*

1. Turn the control to the position L (left exterior mirror).

Fig. 68 Exterior mirror

control

2. Turn the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a

good view to the rear of the vehicle. The right exterior mirror will

be adjusted at the same time (synchronised).

Basic setting of exterior mirrors

1. Turn knob ⇒ fig. 68 to position L (left exterior mirror).

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WARNING

•

The rear view convex or aspheric mirror increase the field of vision

however the objects appear smaller and further away in the mirrors. If you

use these mirrors to estimate the distance to vehicles behind you when

changing lane, you could make a mistake. Risk of accident.

•

If possible, use the interior mirror to estimate distances to vehicles

behind you.

•

Make sure that you do not get your finger trapped between the mirror

and the mirror base when folding back the mirrors. Risk of injury!

For the sake of the environment

The exterior mirror heating should be switched off when it is no longer

needed. Fuel is wasted otherwise.

Note

•

If the electrical adjustment ever fails to operate, the mirrors can be

adjusted by hand by lightly pressing the edge of the mirror glass.

The following guideline applies to vehicles with electric exterior mirrors:

•

If the mirror housing is moved as a result of exterior force (e.g. knocked when

parking the vehicle), the mirrors must be folded in electrically to the final

position. Do not readjust the mirror housing by hand, as this will interfere

with the mirror adjuster function.

•

The rear view mirrors can be adjusted separately or simultaneously, as

described before.

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