engine Seat Ibiza 2020 User Guide

Operation
Things to note
If the v ehicl
e is left parked for a long time im-
mediately after refuelling, the natural gas lev-
el indicator may not accurately indicate the
same level shown after refuelling when the
vehicle is started up again. This is not due to a
leak in the system, but to a drop in pressure in
the gas tank for technical reasons after a
cooling phase just after refuelling. Note
In vehicles with natural gas engines, the
petr ol t

ank fuel level gauge may display
the refuelled amount with a slight delay
(depending on the refuelled amount). Engine coolant temperature indica-
t
or

. Fig. 71
Analogue instrument panel: engine
cool ant t

emperature indicator. Fig. 72
Digital instrument panel: engine cool-
ant t emper

ature indicator. Cool zone. The engine has not r
eached
oper
ating temperature yet. Avoid high
speeds and stressing the engine if it has
not reached operating temperature.
Normal zone. At high outside tempera-
tures and when making the engine work
hard, the diodes may continue lighting up
and reach the upper zone. This is no
cause for concern, provided the control
lamp does not light up 
Warning area. When the engine is work-
ing hard, especially at high outside tem-
peratures, the diodes may light up in the
warning area.
The coolant temperature gauge only works
when the ignition is switched on. A B
C Control and warning lamp

It lights up red

Operation
Note
If when switching on the ignition warnings
ar e sho
wn about existing faults, it might not
be possible to change the settings or show
the information as described. In this case,
go to a specialised workshop and request a
repair. Control lamps
Contr ol and w

arning lampsThe control and warning lamps are indicators
of w
arnings
›

›› , faults or certain functions.
Some contr ol and w
arning lamps come on
when the ignition is switched on, and switch
off when the engine starts running, or while
driving.
Depending on the model, additional text
messages may be viewed on the instrument
panel display. These may be purely informa-
tive or they may be advising of the need for
action ››› page 68, Instrument panel
.
Depending upon the equipment fitted in the
vehicle, instead of a warning lamp, some-
times a symbol may be displayed on the in-
strument panel.
When certain control and warning lamps are
lit, an audible warning is also heard. Red warning lamps

Operation
Air distribution  /  / 
The airfl o
w adjusts automatically for comfort.
It can also be manually distributed to the de-
sired zone by pressing the corresponding
button:
The airflow is directed towards the chest
The airflow is directed towards the foot-
well.
The airflow is directed at the windscreen.
Defrost/demist function 
The air drawn in from outside the vehicle is di-
rected at the windscreen and air recirculation


 is automatically switched off. To defrost the
windscreen mor
e quickly, the air is dehumidi-
fied at temperatures over approximately
+3°C (+38°F) and the fan runs at maximum
output.
Heated rear window 
This only works when the engine is running
and switches off automatically after a maxi-
mum of 10 minutes.
It should be switched off as soon as the glass
is demisted. By saving electrical power you
can also save fuel. To avoid possible damage to the battery, an
automatic t
emporary disconnection of this
function is possible, coming back on when
normal operating conditions are re-establish-
ed.
Air recirculation 
››› page 144
Seat heating [ A
››› page 145
Switching off
Press button  or manually set the fan to .
Manual air conditioning* controls / Heating and fresh air system Fig. 128
In the centre console:  contr ol

s for the manual air conditioning;  heating and fresh air system controls.142

Start and driving
Driving
St ar
t and driving
Starting and stopping the
engine Ignition lock Fig. 136
Ignition key positions. Key positions
››

› Fig. 136
Ignition off. Key can be removed from the
vehicle.
Ignition is switched on. Preheating occurs
in diesel vehicles . Starting the engine.
1 2
3 Locking and unlocking the steering wheel

Driving
Ignition and start button* Fig. 137
In the lower part of the centre console:
st art butt
on. The engine can be started with a start button
(Pr
ess & Driv

e). To do so, there must be a valid
key inside the vehicle in the area of the front
or rear seats, or on the centre console.
In vehicles with the Keyless Access
››› page 98system, the engine can also be
started with the key in the luggage compart-
ment.
Opening the driver's door when exiting the
vehicle activates the electronic lock on the
steering column if the ignition is disabled.
Switching the ignition on/off manually
If you only want to switch on the ignition
(without starting the engine), briefly press the
start button once without pressing the brake
pedal or the clutch pedal ››› .The start button text
ST

ART ENGINE STOP flash-
es lik e a heartbeat when the syst
em is ready
for the ignition to be turned on or off.
Automatic ignition disconnection
If the driver leaves the vehicle, taking the key
with them but leaving the ignition on, the igni-
tion does not switch off automatically. The ig-
nition is switched off by pressing the lock but-
ton on the remote control  or by pressing
the sensor surface on the door lever
››› Fig. 88.
Automatic deactivation of the ignition on
vehicles with the Start-Stop system
The ignition is switched off automatically
when the vehicle is stopped and the auto-
matic engine shutdown is active, if:

Start and driving
approximately two minutes in neutral be-
f
or
e switching it off. Note
After the engine is switched off the radiator
f an may run on f

or up to 10 minutes, even if
the ignition is switched off. It is also possi-
ble that the fan turns itself on once more if
the coolant temperature increases due to
the heat accumulated in the engine com-
partment or due to its prolonged exposure
to solar radiation. Electronic immobilizer
The electronic immobiliser prevents unau-
thorised persons fr
om driving the v

ehicle.
Inside the key there is a chip that deactivates
the electronic immobiliser automatically
when the key is inserted into the ignition.
The electronic immobiliser will be activated
again automatically as soon as you pull the
key out of the ignition lock. For vehicles with
the “Keyless Access” system, the key has to
be outside the vehicle.
If the following message is shown on the in-
strument panel display: SAFE , the vehicle
cannot be started.
The engine can only be started using a genu-
ine SEAT key with its correct code. Note
A perfect operation of the vehicle is ensur-
ed if genuine SEAT k eys ar

e used. Emergency starting function
Fig. 138
On the right of the steering column:
emer gency st

art. If no valid key is detected inside the vehicle,
an emer
gency st

art-up will be required. The
relevant message will appear in the dash
panel display. This may happen when, for ex-
ample, the vehicle key battery is very low:

Driving
and needs to be started manually, the start
butt on fl
ashes to indicate this situation.
Start-Stop system* Control l
amps
It lights up
The Start-Stop system is available, the automatic en-
gine shutdo
wn is active. i
It lights up
The Start-Stop system is not available or has been
disconnect ed. Instructions for the driver on the instru-
ment panel displ
ay
Start-Stop system deactivated.
Start the engine manually
This indication f

or the driver shows that the
Start-Stop system cannot start the engine
again.
Start-Stop system Fault! Function
not available There is a fault in the Start-Stop system. Take
the vehicl

e to a workshop to have the fault re-
paired.
Description and operation The Start-Stop system helps you to save fuel
and r
educe CO
2 emissions.
In St

art-Stop mode, the engine will automati-
cally switch off when the vehicle stops or is
stopping. The ignition remains switched on.
The engine automatically switches back on
when required.
In this scenario, the light of the    button stays lit
1)
.
When the ignition is s wit

ched on, the Start-
Stop function is automatically activated.
Further information about the Start-Stop sys-
tem can be found in the infotainment system:
press the button    ! View ! Vehi-
cle status .
Vehicles with a manual gearbox

Start and driving
The engine does not turn off for various
r easons
Bef
ore stopping the vehicle, the system veri-
fies whether certain conditions are met. The
engine does not switch off, in the following
situations for example:

Start and driving
WARNING
If the gear is changed down inappropriate-
ly by sel ecting a gear that is t
oo low, you
may lose control of the vehicle, causing an
accident and serious injuries. CAUTION
When travelling at high speeds or at high
engine speeds, sel ecting a gear that is t

oo
low can cause considerable damage to the
clutch and the gearbox. This can also oc-
cur if the clutch pedal is pressed and held
and it does not engage. CAUTION
To prevent damage and avoid premature
w ear

, please observe the following:

Driving
To put the lever in P or t ak
e it out of P , the
locking button must be pressed and held and
the brake pedal pressed simultaneously.
 – Reverse gear
Reverse gear must be engaged only when
the vehicle is stationary and the engine is
idling ››› .
T o mo

ve the lever to position R, the lock but-
ton must be pressed and held while pressing
the brake pedal at the same time. The reverse
lights come on when the lever is in the R posi-
tion with the ignition on.
 – Neutral
With the lever in this position, the gear is in
neutral.
Press the brake pedal to move the lever from
N to D/S when the vehicle is stationary or at
speeds below 3 km/h (2 mph) ››› .
 – P
ermanent f

orward drive position
The lever in the D/S position enables the
gears to be operated in normal mode (D) or
sport mode (S). To select Sport mode S,
move the lever backwards. Pushing the lever
again will select normal mode D. The selec-
ted driving mode is shown on the instrument
panel display.
In normal mode (D), the gearbox selects the
best gear ratio. This depends on the engine load, the road speed and the dynamic gear
control pr

ogramme (DCP).
Sport mode (S) should be selected for a
sporty driving style. This setting makes use of
the engine's maximum power output. When
accelerating the gear shifts will be noticea-
ble.
Under certain circumstances (e.g. on moun-
tain roads) it can be advantageous to switch
tiptronic mode ››› page 201
, to adapt the
gears to suit the road conditions.
Selector lever lock
In P or N, the lever lock prevents a gear range
from being engaged, and prevents the vehi-
cle from moving off accidentally.
To release the gear lever lock, press and hold
the brake pedal with the ignition on. At the
same time, press the lever lock in the direc-
tion of the arrow ››› Fig. 141
.
As a reminder to the driver, when the lever is
in positions P or N the following indication will
be shown on the screen: When stationary, apply footbrake
while selecting a gear.
The lever is not locked if it is moved quickly
through position N (e.g. when shifting from R
to D). This makes it possible, for instance, to
“rock the vehicle backwards and forwards” if
it is stuck in snow or mud. The lever lock en-
gages automatically if the brake pedal is not pressed and the lever is in position N for mor
e
than about one second at a speed of less
than 5 km/h (3 mph).
Safety interlock for ignition key
Once the ignition has been turned off, the key
may be removed only if the gear selector is in
position P. While the key is not in the ignition,
the selector lever is locked in position P. WARNING