torque Seat Ibiza 5D 2006 Owner's manual
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Seats and stowage
116Roof carrier*Please observe the following points if  you intend to carry loads on the roof:•
For safety reasons, only luggage racks and accessories approved by SEAT 
should be used.
•
It is imperative to precisely follow the fitting instructions included for the 
rack, taking special care when fitting the front bar in the holes designed for 
this and the rear bar between the marks on the upper part of the rear door 
frame while respecting the correct direction of travel indicated in the installa-
tion manual. Not following these instructions may lead to paintwork damage 
or marks on the bodywork.
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Pay special attention to the tightening torque of the attachment bolts and 
check them following a short journey. If necessary, retighten the bolts and 
check them at regular intervals.
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Distribute the load evenly. A maximum  load of 40 kg only is permitted for 
each roof carrier system support bar, the load must be distributed evenly over 
the entire length. However, the maximu m load permitted for the entire roof 
(including the support system) of 75 kg must not be exceeded nor should the 
total weight of the vehicle be exceeded. See the chapter on “Technical Data”.
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When transporting heavy or large objects on the roof, any change in the 
normal vehicle behaviour due to a change in the centre of gravity or an 
increased wind resistance must be taken into account. For this reason, a suit-
able speed and driving style must be used.
•
For those vehicles fitted with a sunroof*, ensure that it does not interfere 
with the load on the roof  carrier system when opened.
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Driving
138If, while driving, the selector lever accidentally moves to position  N, first 
release the accelerator pedal and wait until the engine slows to idling before 
selecting a forward gear  ⇒.
Starting
Select a range ( R, D, 3, 2, 1). Wait until the change has taken place and the 
power transmission of the drive wheels has stabilised (slight pressure is 
noticeable). Then depress the accelerator.
Stopping
In the case of a temporary stop, for example at a traffic lights, it is not neces-
sary to move to position  N, it is sufficient to brake using the brake pedal. The 
engine should only run at idle speed.
Parking
On slopes, first pull handbrake on firmly and then connect block. This 
prevents overloading of the locking mechanism, making the subsequent 
deactivation easier ⇒ .
Emergency start
For vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox the engine can not be started by 
towing or pushing the vehicle ⇒ page 228.
If the vehicle battery is flat, a battery from another car can be used to jump-
start the car using a set of jump leads  ⇒page 131.
To w i n g
If the vehicle requires towing at any time, observe the instructions of 
⇒ page 228, “Towing and tow-starting”.
Back-up programme
In the event of a malfunction of  the gearbox electronics, emergency 
programmes are activated, according to the type of fault.•
The gearbox continues to connect gears automatically, but the operations 
are jerky. Consult the Authorised Service Centre.
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The gearbox does not automatically engage gears.
In this case they can be changed manually.  3rd gear is only available in posi-
tions  D, 3 and  2 of the selector lever.
In positions  1 and R of the selector lever 1st  gear and reverse gear are avail-
able respectively as normal.
As the torque converter is required to work more, especially due to the lack of 
2nd  gear, it is possible that the gearbox oil may overheat. In this case, consult 
the Authorised Service Centre as soon as possible.
WARNING
•
In all the ranges the vehicle must always be held with the foot brake 
when the engine is running. This is because an automatic gearbox still 
transmits power even at idling speed , and the vehicle tends to “creep”.
•
If, when the car is at a standstill and the engine is idling, a range is 
connected, take care not to accelerate accidentally (for example, when 
working in the engine compartment), as the car will start to move immedi-
ately.
•
Before working on a running engine, place the selector lever in position 
P and apply the handbrake.
•
To prevent the vehicle from moving out of control, the handbrake 
should always be applied when the vehicle is at a standstill. In addition 
move the selector lever to position P.
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Accessories, parts replacement and modifications
172If a towing bracket is to be fitted after the vehicle is purchased, this must be 
completed according to the instructions of the towing bracket manufacturer.
The attachment points for the towing bracket   are underneath the vehicle.
The distance between the centre of the ball coupling and the ground should 
never be lower than the  measurement indicated when the vehicle is fully 
loaded including the maximum resting weight.
Measurement for securing the towing bracket:
65 mm (minimum)
from 350 mm to 420 mm (fully laden vehicle)
960 mm
345 mm
188 mm
Fitting a towing bracket•
Driving with a trailer implies additional work for the vehicle. Therefore, 
before fitting a towing bracket, please contact an Authorised Service Centre 
to check whether your cooling system needs modification.
•
Observe the legal requirements in your country (e.g. the fitting of a sepa-
rate warning lamp).
•
Certain vehicle components, e.g. the  rear bumper must be removed and 
reinstalled. The towing bracket securin g bolts must be tightened using a 
torque wrench, and an electrical sock et must be used to connect to the 
vehicle's electrical system. This requ ires specialist knowledge and tools.
•
The figures in the illustration show the dimensions and attachment points 
that must be observed if you are retrofitting a towing bracket.
WARNING
Towing brackets should be fitted by specialists.•
If the towing bracket is incorrectly installed, there is serious danger of 
an accident.
•
For your own safety, please observe the instructions provided by the 
manufacturer of the towing bracket.Caution
•
If the electrical socket is incorrectly installed, this could cause damage to 
the vehicle's electrical system.Note
For the sports model (FR, SPORT, CUPRA...), fitting of a trailer bracket is not 
recommended due to the design of the bumpers.
AA
ABACADAEAF
WARNING (continued)
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Checking and refilling levels195
Safety First
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Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l  D a t a
easier to choose the correct tyres. Radial tyres have the tyre designations 
marked on the sidewall, for example:
195/65 R15 91T
This contains the following information:
195 Tyre width in mm
65 Height/width ratio in %
R Tyre construction:  Radial
15 Rim diameter in inches
91 Load rating code
T Speed rating
The tyres could also have  the following information:
•
A direction of rotation symbol
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“Reinforced” denotes heavy-duty tyres.
The manufacturing date is also indicated on the tyre sidewall (possibly only 
on the inner side of the wheel).
“DOT ... 1103 ...” means, for example, th at the tyre was produced in the 11th 
week of 2003.
We recommend that work on tyres and wheels is carried out by an Authorised 
Service Centre. They are familiar with the procedure and have the necessary 
special tools and spare parts as well as the proper facilities for disposing of 
the old tyres.
Any Authorised Service Centre has full information on the technical require-
ments when installing or changing tyres, wheels or wheel trims.
WARNING
•
We recommend that you use only wheels and tyres that have been 
approved by SEAT for your model. Fa ilure to do so could impair vehicle 
handling. Risk of accident.
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Avoid running the vehicle on tyres th at are more than six years old. If 
you have no alternative, you should dr ive slowly and with extra care at all 
times.
•
Never use old tyres or those with an unknown “history of use”.
•
If wheel trims are retrofitted, you must ensure that the flow of air to the 
brakes is not restricted. This could cause them to overheat.
•
All four wheels must be fitted with radial tyres of the same type, size 
(rolling circumference) and the same tread pattern.For the sake of the environment
Old tyres must be disposed of accordi ng to the laws in the country concerned.
Note
•
For technical reasons, it is not generally possible to use the wheels from 
other vehicles. This can also apply to wheels of the same model. The use of 
wheels or tyres which have not been approved by SEAT for use with your 
model may invalidate the vehicle's type approval for use on public roads.
•
If the spare tyre is not the same as the tyres that are mounted on the 
vehicle - for example with winter tyres - you should only use the spare tyre for 
a short period of time and drive with extra care. Refit the normal road wheel 
as soon as possible.
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must be tightened to the correct torque.The design of wheel bolts is matched to the rims. If different wheel rims are 
fitted, the correct wheel bolts with the right length and correctly shaped bolt 
WARNING (continued)
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Checking and refilling levels
196heads must be used. This ensures that wheels are fitted securely and that the 
brake system functions correctly.
In certain circumstances, you may not  use wheel bolts from a different car - 
even if it is the same model  ⇒page 169.
WARNING
If the wheel bolts are not tightened  correctly, the wheel could become 
loose while driving. Risk of accident.•
The wheel bolts must be clean and turn easily. Never apply grease or oil 
to them.
•
Use only wheel bolts which belong to the wheel.
•
If the prescribed torque of the wheel bolts is too low, they could loosen 
whilst the vehicle is in motion. Risk of accident! If the tightening torque is 
too high, the wheel bolts and threads could be damaged.Caution
The prescribed torque for wheel bolts  for steel and alloy wheels is 120 Nm.Winter tyres
Winter tyres will improve the vehicles handling on snow and 
ice.In winter conditions winter tyres will considerably improve the vehicles 
handling. The design of summer tyres  (width, rubber compound, tread 
pattern) gives less grip on ice and snow.
Winter tyres must be inflated to a  pressure 0.2 bar higher than the pressures 
specified for summer tyres (see sticker on tank flap).
Winter tyres must be fitted on all four wheels. Information on permitted 
winter tyre sizes can be found in the vehicle's regis-
tration documents. Use only radial winter tyres. All tyre sizes listed in the 
vehicle documentation also apply to winter tyres.
Winter tyres lose their effectiveness when the tread is worn down to a depth 
of 4 mm.
The speed rating code  ⇒page 194, “New tyres and  wheels” determines the 
following  speed limits  ⇒ :
Q max. 160 km/h
S max. 180 km/h
T max. 190 km/h
H max. 210 km/h
In some countries, vehicles which can exceed the speed rating of the fitted 
tyre must have an appropriate sticker in the driver's field of view. These 
stickers are available from your Authorised Service Centre. The legal require-
ments of each country must be followed.
Do not have winter tyres fitted for unnecessarily long periods. Vehicles with 
summer tyres handle better when the roads are free of snow and ice.
If you have a flat tyre, please refer to the notes on the spare wheel 
⇒ page 194, “New tyres and wheels”.
WARNING
The maximum speed for the winter tyres must not be exceeded. Otherwise, 
this could lead to tyre damage and thus, an accident risk.
For the sake of the environment
Fit your summer tyres in good time. They are quieter, do not wear so quickly 
and reduce fuel consumption.
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If and when
198If and whenVehicle tools, spare wheelVehicle To ols
The vehicle onboard tools are located under the floor panel in 
the luggage compartment.– Lift floor panel.
– Take the onboard tools out of the vehicle.The tool kit includes:•
Jack*
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Hook for removing wheel covers* or hub caps*
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Box spanner for wheel bolts*
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Reversible screwdriver with handle  (including hexagonal interior) for the 
wheel bolts. The screwdriver is a combination tool.
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Towing ring*
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Adapter for the anti-theft wheel bolts*
Some of the items listed are only prov ided on certain models / model years, 
or are optional extras.
WARNING
•
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 
required, risk of accident.
•
The jack supplied by the factory is only designed for changing wheels 
on this model. On no account attempt to  use it for lifting heavier vehicles 
or other loads, risk of injury.
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Use the jack only on firm, level ground.
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Never start the engine when the vehicle is on the jack, risk of accident.
•
I f  wo r k  is  t o  b e  ca r r i e d  o u t  un d e r n ea th the vehicle, this must be secured 
by suitable stands. Otherwise, there is a risk of injury.
Toolbox only for 17 inch wheel* - Cupra versionOn-board tools*/Jack*
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 136  Tool box
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If and when
202After changing a wheel
After changing the wheel there are still tasks to complete.– Put the tools and jack back in the luggage compartment.
– Place the wheel with the defective tyre in the luggage compart-
ment and secure it.
– Check the tyre pressure of the  newly fitted tyre as soon as 
possible.
– Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as  possible with a torque wrench. The prescribed torque is 120 Nm.
Note•
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.
•
In the interest of safety, drive at moderate speeds until the wheel bolt 
torque has been checked.
Wheel trims
The wheel trims must be removed to gain access to the wheel 
bolts.Removing
– Insert the  extraction hook  from the tools in the corresponding 
hole  ⇒fig. 139.
–Pull off the hub cap.
Fig. 139  Changing a 
wheel: Removing the 
wheel trim
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General notes on the technical data 233
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Te c h n i c a l  D a t a
Te c h n i c a l  D a t aGeneral notes on the technical dataWhat you should be aware ofGeneral notes
All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence over this data.All data in these documents are valid for the basic model as offered in Spain. 
The vehicle data card included in the inspection and maintenance schedule 
in the vehicles registration documents show which engine is installed in the 
vehicle. The figures may be different if addition
al equipment is fitted, for different 
models, for special vehicles and for other countries.
Abbreviations used in this paragraph of the Technical Data Abbreviation MeaningkW Kilowatt, engine power measurement.
bhp Brake horse power, formerly  used to denote engine power
at rpm Revolutions per minute - engine speed. Nm Newton metres, unit  of engine torque.
l/100 km Fuel consumption in litres per 100 kilometres g/km Carbon dioxide emission s in grams per kilometre.
CO
2
Carbon dioxide
CN Cetane number, indication of the ignition quality of the diesel.
RON Research octane number, indication  of the knock resistance of petrol.
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General notes on the technical data 237
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Snow chains
Snow chains are only permitted on the front wheels and only for tyres 155/80 
R13; 165/70 R14 and 185/80 R14. Snow ch
ains must have fine-pitch links 
which do not protrude more than  15 mm, including tension device.
Remaining tyres can be fitted with chains no thicker than 9 mm.
Wheel bolts
After the wheels have been changed, the  tightening torque of the wheel bolts 
should be checked as soon as possible with a torque wrench  ⇒. The tight-
ening torque for steel and alloy wheels is  120 Nm.
WARNING
•
Check the tyre pressure at least once per month. Correct tyre pressure 
is very important. If the tyre pressure is too high or too low, there is an 
increased danger of accidents, particularly at high speeds.
•
If the torque of the wheel bolts is too low, they could loosen whilst the 
vehicle is in motion. Risk of accident! If the tightening torque is too high, 
the wheel bolts and threads could be damaged.Note
We recommend that you ask your Authorised Service Centre for information 
about appropriate wheel, tyre and snow chain size.
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Technical Data239
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Petrol engine 1.2 litre 51 kW (69 bhp)General engine data
Performance figures
WeightsPower output in kW (bhp)
rpm 51 (69)/ 5400
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 112/ 3000
No. of cylinders, capacity in cm
3
3/ 1198
Compression   10,5 +/- 0,3
Fuel Super 95 RON
a)/Normal 91 RON
b)
a)Research- Octane- Number = Measure of the predetonation power of the petrol.b)With a slight power lossMaximum speed in km/h 170
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 9,3
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 14,2
3 doors 5 doors
Gross vehicle weight in kg 15371560
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 11021127
Gross axle weight, front in kg 809814
Gross axle weight, rear in kg 778800
Permitted roof load in kg 7575
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