check engine Seat Ibiza 2020 Owner's manual

Table of Contents
Automatic gearbox/DSG automatic gear-
bo x* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
199
Gear
-change recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
SEAT Drive Profiles* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Driver assistance systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Drive assist sensors and cameras . . . . . . . . . . 212
Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Emergency brake assistance system (Front
Assist)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
ACC - Adaptive Cruise Control* . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Braking and parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Braking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Stabilisation and brake assistance sys-
tems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
P

arking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Help with parking and manoeuvring . . . . . 234
Parking aid parking and manoeuvring
(ParkPil
ot)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Parking System Plus* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Rear parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Reverse Assist (Rear View Camera)* . . . . . . . 239
Towing bracket device* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Trailer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Towing bracket device* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Retrofitting a towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Practical tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Fuel types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
AdBlue® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260Engine management and emissions control
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Cooling syst

em . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
12-volt battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Tyre pressure loss indicator* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 SEAT Maintenance Programme . . . . . . . . . .
286
Service intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Additional service offers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Vehicle maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Maintenance and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Accessories and modifications to the ve-
hicle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Accessories, spare parts and repair work . . . 294
Information for the user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Information for the user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Information stored by the control units . . . . . . 297
Other important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Information about the EU Directive
2014/53/EU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Indications about the technical data . . . . 302
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
6

Driving
Note
The recommended gear indication turns off
when the clut ch pedal is pr
essed or when
the lever is removed from the tiptronic posi-
tion. Steering
Inf ormation r

elating to different ve-
hicle processes. Electro-mechanical power steering adapts
el
ectr

onically to the speed of the car, torque
and steering angle.
Even if the power steering fails or the engine
is stopped, it is possible to continue to rotate
the steering wheel as long as the key remains
in the ignition lock, but more force must be
applied.
Steering assist
This help assists the driver in critical situa-
tions. It recommends turning the steering
wheel to perform a corrective manoeuvre
(counter-steering), turning slightly to avoid
skidding ››› . WARNING
Steering assist helps the driver in critical
sit uations. The driv

er is the person who has
to control the vehicle's steering at all times. Control lamp
v
It lights up red
Faulty steering.
Do not continue driving, st op the v

ehicle as soon as
possible and in a safe manner.
Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop and have
the fault repaired as soon as possible. v
It lights up yellow
Limited steering operation.
Driv e car

efully to a specialised workshop to have the
steering checked.
If the warning light does not come on again after re-
starting the engine and driving a short distance, it is
not necessary to check the steering.
OR: The 12-v olt batt
ery was disconnected and re-
connected.
Drive a short distance at 15-20 km / h (9-12 mph). v
It flashes yellow
The steering column is jammed.
When st opped, t

urn the steering wheel in both direc-
tions.
OR: The st eering column does not unlock or lock.
R
emove the key from the ignition switch and recon-
nect it. Consider the messages shown on the instru-
ment panel display.
Do not continue driving if the steering column re-
mains locked after switching on the ignition. Seek
specialist assistance. The control lamp should light up for a few
seconds when the ignition is s
wit

ched on. It
should go out once the engine is started. WARNING
Never ignore the warning lamps or messag-
es.

Start and driving
Economical and environmentally
friendly driving Fuel consumption, environmental pollution
and w
ear t
o the engine, brakes and tyres all
depend largely on driving style. Consumption
can be reduced between 10-15% with an effi-
cient driving type. The following section gives
you some tips on lessening the impact on the
environment and reducing your operating
costs at the same time.
Active cylinder management (ACT®)*
Depending on vehicle equipment, the active
cylinder management (ACT®) may deacti-
vate some of the engine cylinders if the driv-
ing situation does not require too much pow-
er.
Foresight when driving
If you think ahead when driving, you will need
to brake less and thus accelerate less. Take
advantage of the inertia of the vehicle when-
ever possible, with a gear engaged. This
takes advantage of the engine braking effect,
reducing wear on the brakes and tyres. Emis-
sions and fuel consumption will drop to zero.
Changing gear to save energy
An effective way of saving is to change in ad-
vance to a higher gear. Manual transmission: shift up fr
om first t
o
second gear as soon as possible. Choosing
the right gear enables fuel savings. Select the
highest possible gear appropriate for the
driving situation (the engine should continue
functioning with cyclical regularity).
Automatic transmission: accelerate gradu-
ally and without reaching the “kick-down”
position.
Avoid driving at high speed
Avoid travelling at your vehicle’s top speed,
whenever possible. Fuel consumption, emis-
sion of harmful gases and noise pollution
multiply as speed is increased. Driving at
moderate speeds will help to save fuel.
Reduce idling time
In vehicles with the Start-Stop system idling is
automatically reduced. In vehicles without
the Start-Stop system it is worth switching off
the engine, for example, at level crossings
and at traffic lights that remain red for long
periods of time. When an engine has reached
operating temperature, and depending on
the cylinder capacity, keeping it switched off
for a minimum of about 5 seconds already
saves more than the amount of fuel necessa-
ry for restarting.
The engine takes a long time to warm up
when it is idling. Mechanical wear and pollu-
tant emissions are also especially high during this initial warm-up phase. It is therefore best
to driv
e off immediately after starting the en-
gine. Avoid running the engine at high speed.
Regular maintenance
Regular servicing helps in saving fuel even
before the engine is started. A well-serviced
engine gives you the benefit of improved fuel
efficiency as well as maximum reliability and
an enhanced resale value. A badly serviced
engine can consume up to 10% more fuel
than necessary.
Avoid short journeys
The engine and catalytic converter need to
reach their optimal operating temperature
in order to minimise fuel consumption and
emissions.
A cold engine consumes a disproportionate
amount of fuel. The engine reaches its work-
ing temperature after about four kilometres
(2.5 miles), when fuel consumption will return
to a normal level.
Check tyre pressure
Always make sure the tyres are inflated to the
correct pressures ››› page 278
to save fuel. If
the pressure is below half bar, fuel consump-
tion may increase by 5%. Due to the greater
rolling resistance, under-inflation also increa-
ses tyre wear and impairs handling. »
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Checking and refilling levels
Ethanol fuel  V
alid for: vehicles with Totalflex engines
Y ou can recognise vehicles with Totalflex en-
gines 1)
by label on the fuel tank lid with the
marking “Petrol/ethanol”.
Vehicles with Totalflex engine can run with
unleaded petrol (95 octane / 91 AKI) accord-
ing to ANP No. 57 and with fuels with any high
percentage of ethanol. The vehicle is refuel-
led in the same way as petrol refuelling.
Also consider that ››› page 258, Type of pet-
rol Note
SEAT recommends filling the tank exclu-
siv ely with petr

ol every 10,000 km to de-
crease impurities that using E100 ethanol
fuel might have left in the engine. Diesel
 V
alid f
or: vehicles with diesel engines
Please note the information on the inside of
the fuel tank flap.
We recommend you use Diesel according to
standard EN 590. The diesel can thicken at very low tempera-
t
ur

es, thus affecting the start or operation of
the engine. Ask your service station attendant
if their diesel is suitable for winter use.
Water in the fuel filter 2)
If your vehicle has a diesel engine and is
equipped with a fuel filter with a water sep-
arator, the instrument panel may display the
following warning:

Checking and refilling levels
b
and
> They light up red
The engine cannot be restarted! F ault in the
AdBlue syst em.
Contact a specialised workshop. Have the system
checked there. b
It lights up yellow
The AdBlue reserve is low.
R efill AdBlue within the ne

xt kilometres (or miles) that
are indicated

Checking and refilling levels

Flashes
Fault in the diesel engine management.
Hav e the engine check
ed as soon as possible by a
specialised workshop. Note
While the control lamps , ;,  or  are
on, ther
e might be faults in the engine, fuel
consumption may go up and the engine
might lose power. Catalytic converter
To maintain the useful life of the catalytic
conv
er

ter

Practical tips
Checking levels Fig. 185
Diagram for the location of the various el-
ements. From time to time, the levels of the different
fluids in the v
ehicl
e must be checked. Never
fill with incorrect fluids, otherwise serious
damage to the engine may be caused.
Coolant expansion tank ››› page 269
Engine oil level dipstick ››› page 268
Engine oil filler cap ››› page 268
Brake fluid reservoir ››› page 271
Battery ››› page 273
Windscreen washer reservoir
››› page 272
1 2
3
4
5
6 Note
The layout of parts may vary depending on
the engine . Engine oil
Gener al not

es The engine comes with a special, multi-grade
oil that can be used all year r
ound.
Because the use of high-qualit

y oil is essen-
tial for the correct operation of the engine
and its long useful life, when topping up or changing oil, use only those oils that comply
with VW st
andar

ds.
We recommend that the oil change be done
by a technical service or specialised work-
shop.
If the engine oil level is too low
You can get information about the correct en-
gine oil for your vehicle at your workshop.
If the recommended engine oil is not availa-
ble, in the event of an emergency you can
change the oil once with a maximum of 0.5 L
of the next oil until the next oil change:
266

Checking and refilling levels
Petrol engines: st andar
d VW 504 00,
VW 502 00, VW 508 00, ACEA C3 or
API SN.
Diesel engines: standard VW 507 00,
VW 505 01, ACEA C3 or API CK-4.
Have the oil changed by a specialised work-
shop.
SEAT recommends using original SEAT oil to
guarantee high SEAT engine performance.
Engine oil additives
No type of additive should be mixed with the
engine oil. The deterioration caused by these
additives is not covered by the warranty. CAUTION
Take the following into account if you have
r efill

ed with an engine oil different to those
specified in the aforementioned standards,
or by your SEAT technical service centre:

Practical tips
Checking the engine oil level Fig. 186
Engine oil dipstick. The engine oil dipstick indicates the level of
the oil.
Checking oil l
e
vel

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The position of the oil filler opening is shown
in the corr esponding engine compartment il
-
lustration ››› page 266
.
Engine oil specification ››› page 266
. WARNING
Oil is highly inflammable! Ensure that no oil
comes int o cont

act with hot engine compo-
nents when topping up. CAUTION
If the oil level is above area ››

› Fig. 186
A ,
do not st ar
t the engine. This could result in
damage to the engine and catalytic con-
verter. Contact a specialised workshop. For the sake of the environment
The oil level must never be above zone
› ›

› Fig. 186
A . Otherwise oil can be drawn in
thr ough the cr
ankcase breather and leak
into the atmosphere via the exhaust sys-
tem. Note
Before a long trip, we recommend finding
an engine oil that conf orms t

o the corre-
sponding VW specifications and recom-
mend keeping it in the vehicle. This way, the
correct engine oil will always be available
for a top-up if needed. Engine oil change
We recommend that you have the engine oil
changed by a T
echnical Service

. WARNING
Only change the engine oil yourself if you
hav e the specialist kno

wledge required!