Seat Ibiza SC 2013 Owner's manual

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Note
Due to the difficulty of accessing fog light bulbs, have them replaced at a
Technical Service or specialised workshop. 
Remove the bulb holder
Fig. 173 Front fog light
– Remove connector ⇒ 
Fig. 173 A
from the bulb.
– Turn bulb holder ⇒ 
Fig. 173 B
to the left and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb holder and turning it
anticlockwise at the same time.
– Installation involves all of the above steps in reverse sequence.
– Check that the bulb works properly. Changing rear bulbs
Applies to the model: IBIZA / IBIZA SC
Summary of LED tail lights
LEDS
● Brake lights
● Side lights
Bulbs
● Rear fog light
● Reversing light
● Turn signal 
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Tail lights
Fig. 174 Left tail light
Fig. 175 Right tail light
Turn signals
Side and brake
Position
A
BC
Retro-fog light (left tail light)
Reverse light (right tail light)
Note
In countries driving on the right (left-driving), the D and E headlights are
placed the other way round (retro-fog light on driver side and reverse light
on passenger side). 
Applies to the model: IBIZA / IBIZA SC
Access to tail lights
Fig. 176 Access to tail
lights
– Open the rear lid.
– Turn the bolt in the direction of the arrow, by hand or with a
screwdriver ⇒ 
Fig. 176.
– Remove the tail light, by pulling it outwards. 
D
E

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Changing bulbs on tail lights
Fig. 177 Changing bulbs
on tail lights
Fig. 178 Changing bulbs
on tail lights
– Remove the connector from housing A
⇒ Fig. 176.–
Remove the bulb holder, separating it from the casing. To do
this, press tabs B
in the direction of the arrows
⇒ Fig. 177.
– When the bulb holder has been removed, press in the direction
of the arrow 1
and at the same time, turn in the direction of
the arrow 2 ⇒ Fig. 178
Changing bulbs. LED lamps
Carry out the same operations as in lights fitted with bulbs.
If necessary, remove the socket, as if it were a bulb.
If the brake light and/or side light with LEDs have to be replaced, the tail
light must be replaced. 
Changing the rear lights (on the wing) Applies to the model: IBIZA STOverview of tail lights
Tail lights on side panel Bulb lamps
● Brake lights
● Side light
● Turn signal
Tail lights on side panel LED lamps
● Brake lights (LEDS)
● Side lights (LEDS)
● Turn signal 
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Applies to the model: IBIZA STAccessing the side light bulbs
Fig. 179 Side lights
– Open the rear lid.
– Look for a lid with a grill behind the side lights.
– Remove the lid with a flat screwdriver, placing it in notch A
⇒ Fig. 179. Applies to the model: IBIZA ST
Changing bulbs
Fig. 180 Removing the
bulb holder
– Remove the bulb holder by pressing the clip B
⇒ Fig. 180 and
pulling outwards.
– Replace the faulty bulb, rotating it to the left and outwards.
– To refit follow the steps in reverse order, taking special care
when fitting the bulb holder.
Changing bulbs. LED lamps
Carry out the same operations as in lights fitted with bulbs.
If necessary, remove the socket, as if it were a bulb.
If the brake light and/or side light with LEDs have to be replaced, the tail
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Changing the rear lights (on the rear lid)
Applies to the model: IBIZA ST Overview of tail lights
Lights on the rear lid Bulb lamps
● Reverse lights
● Side light
● Fog lights
Lights on the rear lid LED lamps
● Reverse lights
● Side lights (LEDS)
● Fog lights Applies to the model: IBIZA ST
Accessing the rear lid lights
Fig. 181 Lights on the
rear lid
– Open the rear lid.
– On the rear lid lining there is a lid behind each light.
– Remove the lid with a flat screwdriver, placing it in notch A
⇒ Fig. 181. 
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Applies to the model: IBIZA STChanging bulbs
Fig. 182 Removing the
bulb holder
– Remove the bulb holder by pressing the fastening clips B
⇒ Fig. 182 and pulling outwards.
– Replace the faulty bulb, rotating it to the left and outwards.
– To refit follow the steps in reverse order, taking special care
when fitting the bulb holder.
Changing bulbs. LED lamps
Carry out the same operations as in lights fitted with bulbs.
If necessary, remove the socket, as if it were a bulb.
If the brake light and/or side light with LEDs have to be replaced, the tail
light must be replaced. Changing the side and interior light bulbs
Side turn signal bulbs
Fig. 183 Side turn sig-
nals
– Press the turn signal to the left or to the right to remove the
bulb.
– Remove the bulb holder from the turn signal.
– Remove the failed bulb and replace with a new bulb.
– Insert the bulb holder in the turn signal guide until it clicks into
place.
– First fit the turn signal in the opening in the chassis, fastening
the tabs 1
⇒ Fig. 183, and then fit in the bulb as shown by the
arrow 2 ⇒ Fig. 183. 

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Number plate light
– Insert the flat part of a screwdriver into the special slot and re-
move the bulb.
– Remove the bulb holder, by turning it until it is free.
– Change the bulb.
– Replace the bulb holder, by turning it until it fits fully.
– Fit the light into the space and press until you hear a “click”. 
Applies to the model: IBIZA ST Number plate light
Fig. 184 Remove the
number plate light.
– Insert the flat part of a screwdriver into the special slot and re-
move the number plate light from its moulding. –
Remove the connector and extract the bulb. After changing the
bulb, fit the connector again.
– Place the light in its moulding, pressing the left side. Once it is
fitted into place, press the right side until you hear a click. 
Interior light and front reading light
Fig. 185 Front reading
light
To remove the glass
– Insert a fine screwdriver between the casing and the glass
⇒ Fig. 185.
– Carefully remove the glass, levering it to avoid possible dam-
age.
To replace the bulbs
– Pull the bulbs outwards. 
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–To remove the central bulb, hold and press to one side.
Assembly
– Proceed in the reverse order, pressing gently on the outer edge
of the side light.
– 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. 
Additional brake light*
Given the difficulty involved in the replacement of this light it should be
done by the Technical Service. 
Luggage compartment light*
Fig. 186 Luggage com-
partment light
Fig. 187 Luggage com-
partment light
– Extract the tulip shaped fitting by pressing on the inside edge
of this -arrow- using the flat side of a screwdriver ⇒ Fig. 186.
– Press the bulb sideways and remove it from its housing
⇒ Fig. 187. 
Jump-starting
Jump leads
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 leads must comply with standard DIN 72553 (see cable manufactur-
er's instructions). The wire cross section must be at least 25 mm 2
for petrol
engines and at least 35 mm 2
for diesel engines.
Note
● 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 on-board net-
work. 
How to jump start: description
Fig. 188 Diagram of con-
nections for vehicles
without Start-Stop sys-
tem.
Fig. 189 Diagram of con-
nections for vehicles
with Start-Stop system.
Jump lead terminal connections
1. Switch off the ignition of both vehicles ⇒ 
.
2. Connect one end of the red jump lead to the positive +
termi-
nal of the vehicle with the flat battery A ⇒ Fig. 188.
3. Connect the other end of the red jump lead to the positive ter-
minal +
in the vehicle providing assistance B.
4. For vehicles without Start-Stop system: Connect one end of the
black jump lead to the negative terminal –
of the vehicle pro-
viding assistance B ⇒ Fig. 188.
– For vehicles with Start-Stop system: Connect one end of the
black black jump lead X
to a suitable ground terminal, a solid
piece of metal in the engine block, or to the engine block
⇒ Fig. 189.
5. Connect the other end of the black jump lead X
to a solid met-
al component bolted to the engine block or to the engine block 
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itself of the vehicle with the flat battery. However, connect it to
a point as far as possible from the battery A
.
6. Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact with any moving parts in the engine compartment.
Starting
7. Start the engine of the vehicle with the boosting battery and let it run at idling speed.
8. Start the engine of the vehicle with the flat battery and wait two or three minutes until the engine is “running”.
Removing the jump leads
9. Before you remove the jump leads, switch off the dipped beam headlights (if they are switched on).
10.Turn on the heater blower and heated rear window in the vehi- cle with the flat battery. This helps minimise voltage peaks
which are generated when the leads are disconnected.
11.When the engine is running, disconnect the leads in reverse or- der to the details given above.
Connect the battery clamps so they have good metal-to-metal contact with
the battery terminals.
If the engine fails to start, switch off the starter after about 10 seconds and
try again after about half a minute.WARNING
● Please note the safety warnings referring to working in the engine
compartment ⇒ page 206, 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.
● 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.
● Keep sparks, flames and lighted cigarettes away from batteries, dan-
ger of explosion. Failure to comply could result in an explosion.
● Observe the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the jump
leads.
● 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.
● 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
touch. The jump lead attached to the positive battery terminal must not
touch metal parts of the vehicle, this can cause a short circuit.
● Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact
with any moving parts in the engine compartment.
● Do not lean on the batteries. This could result in chemical burns.
Note
The vehicles must not touch each other, otherwise electricity could flow as
soon as the positive terminals are connected. 