ESP Seat Ibiza 2020 User Guide

Start and driving
SEAT Drive Profiles* Intr oduction The SEAT Drive Profile enables the driver to
choose betw
een the Eco, Normal, Sport and
,ndividual pr
ofiles, which modify the be-
haviour of several vehicle functions, providing
different driving experiences.
The ,ndividual profile can be configured
according to personal preferences. The other
profiles have a fixed configuration.
Description Depending on the equipment fitted in the ve-
hicl
e

, SEAT Drive Profile can operate on the
following functions:
Engine
Depending on the profile selected, the engine
responds more quickly or smoothly to the ac-
celerator being pressed. When the Eco profile
is selected, the Start-stop function is activa-
ted.
In vehicles with automatic transmission, the
gear change timing is changed to put the
changes at higher or lower revolutions. The
Eco profile activates the Inertia function,
thereby reducing consumption. The rest of
the driving profiles will activate the inertia use function when the selector lever is not in the S
position, depending on how the accel

erator
pedal is released ››› page 203
. When the ve-
hicle is turned on again, the function is activa-
ted by default to reduce consumption.
With manual transmission, the Eco profile
changes the gear change recommendations
to facilitate more efficient driving.
“Dual Ride” suspension*
The “Dual Ride” suspension sets the suspen-
sion to comfortable in the Eco and Normal
profiles, and to sport in the Sport profile. In
the ,ndividual profile the suspension can
be switched between Normal or Sport, de-
pending on personal preference.
In the event of a fault in the “Dual Ride” sus-
pension, the following message is displayed
on the instrument panel screen Fault
shock absorber regulation .
Steering
Power steering becomes harder in the Sport profile to enable a sportier driving style.
Air conditioning
In vehicles with Climatronic, this can operate
in the Eco profile, especially restricting fuel
consumption. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*
The ACC’s accel
eration and braking mode
varies according to the driving profile
››› page 222.
Setting the driving profile Fig. 145
Next to the gear lever: MODE button. You can select from Normal
, Sport, Eco and
,ndividual .
Y ou can sel

ect the required profile either by
repeatedly pressing the selection button
››› Fig. 145, or by using the touch screen, in
the menu that opens when the aforemen-
tioned button is pressed.
An icon on the touch screen provides infor-
mation about the active profile.
The illumination of the button

Driving
Driving pro-
file Char
acteristics
 Places the vehicle in a low state
of consumption, f
acilit

ating a
fuel-saving driving style that is
respectful to the environment.

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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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Braking and parking
At high speed and with the windscreen wipers
activ at
ed, the brake pads will briefly touch
the brake discs. This takes place, although
unnoticeable to the driver, at regular intervals
to improve the response time of the brakes
when they are wet.
The effectiveness of the brakes can also be
temporarily reduced if the vehicle is driven for
some distance without using the brakes when
there is a lot of salt on the road in winter. The
layer of salt that accumulates on the discs
and pads can be removed by gently apply-
ing the brakes a few times.
Corrosion
There may be a tendency for corrosion to
form on the discs and dirt to build up on the
brake pads if the vehicle is used infrequently
or the brakes are not used very often.
If the brakes are not used frequently, or if rust
has formed on the disks, it is advisable to
clean off the pads and disks by braking firmly
a few times at a moderately high speed ››› .
F ault in the br

ake system
If the brake pedal travel should ever increase
suddenly, this may mean that one of the two
brake circuits has failed. Drive immediately to
the nearest specialised workshop and have
the fault repaired. Drive there slowly and re-
member that you will have to apply more pressure on the brake pedal and allow for
longer st

opping distances.
Low brake fluid level
Malfunctions can occur in the brake system if
the brake fluid level is too low. The brake fluid
level is monitored electronically.
Brake servo
The brake servo increases the pressure you
apply to the brake pedal. It works only when
the engine is running. WARNING
Any anomaly in the brake system can in-
cr ease the br

aking distance, with the re-
sulting risk of an accident.

Driving
Vehicles with the Start-Stop system
If the v ehicl
e has a factory-fitted towing
bracket or one that is retrofitted by SEAT, the
Start-Stop system operates as normal. No
special characteristics need to be taken into
account.
If the system does not recognise the trailer or
the trailer bracket has not been retrofitted by
SEAT, the Start-Stop system must be discon-
nected by pressing the corresponding button
in the lower part of the centre console before
driving with the trailer, and it should remain
off for the rest of the journey ››› .
V ehicl

es with driving profile selection
If you are going to be towing a trailer, the use
of the Eco driving profile is not recommen-
ded. You are advised to select another of the
available driving profiles before beginning to
drive with a trailer.
Trailer weight/drawbar load
Never exceed the authorised trailer weight. If
you do not load the trailer up to the maximum
permitted trailer weight, you can then climb
correspondingly steeper slopes.
The maximum trailer weights listed are only
applicable for altitudes up to 1000 m above
sea level. Since higher altitude decreases en-
gine performance and the ability to climb
slopes, the tow load decreases proportional-
ly. The weight of the vehicle and trailer com- bination must be reduced by 10% for every
1000 m of altitude

. When possible, operate
the trailer with the maximum authorised
drawbar load on the ball joint of the towing
bracket, but do not exceed the specified lim-
it. WARNING
Never use the trailer to transport people,
since it w oul

d put their life in danger and is
also prohibited. WARNING
Undue use of the towing bracket may
cause injury and accidents.

Checking and refilling levels
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!

Maintenance
Do not use a nozzle that sprays the water out
in a dir ect str
eam or one that has a rotating
jet for forcing off dirt.
The water temperature must not exceed
60°C.
Automatic car washes
Spray the vehicle before starting the car
wash.
Make sure that the windows and the panor-
amic sunroof* are closed and the windscreen
wipers are deactivated. Bear in mind the in-
structions of the car wash tunnel operator,
especially if your vehicle has detachable
parts.
Use of car washes without brushes if possible.
Washing by hand
Clean your vehicle from top to bottom with a
soft sponge or with a brush. Only use clean-
ing products that do not contain solvents.
Washing vehicles with a matte paint by
hand
To prevent damage to the vehicle when
washing it, first remove the thicker dust and
dirt. To remove traces of insects, grease and
fingerprints, it is best to use a special cleaner
for matte paint. Apply the product with a microfibre cloth. To
avoid damaging the surf
ace of the paint, do
not apply too much pressure.
Rinse with plenty of water. Then clean it with
a neutral cleaning product and a soft microfi-
bre cloth.
Rinse the vehicle again with plenty of water
and then leave it to dry. Remove traces of
water with a leather cloth. WARNING

Vehicle maintenance
special questions or parts that are not listed.
T ak
e he general considerations into account
››› in Take special care with... on
page 294.
Cleaning the exterior Windscreen wipers
Problem Solution
Dirt Soft cloth with wipersHeadlights / Tail lights
Problem Solution
Dirt Soft sponge with neutral soap
solutiona) a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w

ater
Sensors / Camera lenses Problem Solution
Dirt Sensors: soft cl
oth with a sol
-
vent-free cleaning product
Camera lenses: soft cloth with
an alcohol-free cleaning prod-
uct
Snow/ice Hand brush/Anti frost spray
with no sol
v

ents Wheels
Problem Solution
Antifreeze salt Water
Brake abrasion
dust Acid-free special cleaning
product End exhausts
Problem Solution
Antifreeze salt Water, if a steel cleaning prod- uct is requir

ed Covers / Trims
Problem Solution
Dirt Neutral soap solutiona)
, if a
st eel cl

eaning product is re-
quired a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w

ater
Paint Problem Solution
Paint flaws Check the paint

Maintenance
Decoration slides Problem Solution
Dirt Soft sponge with neutral soap
solutiona) a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w
ater
Interior cleaning Windows
Problem Solution
Dirt Apply windscreen cleaner and
then dry with a clothCovers / Trims
Problem Solution
Dirt Neutral soap solutiona)a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w

ater
Plastic parts Problem Solution
Dirt Damp cloth
Encrusted dirt Neutral soap solution a)
, if pos-
sible sol
vent-free plastic clean-
er a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w

ater Displays/instrument panel Problem Solution
Dirt Soft cloth with a liquid crystal
display cl

eaner Control panels
Problem Solution
Dirt Soft brush, then soft cloth with
neutral soap solution a) a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w

ater
Seat belts Problem Solution
Dirt Neutral soap solutiona)
, al -
l
owed to dry before retracting a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w

ater
Fabrics, artificial, Alcantara leather Problem Solution
Particles of dirt
st uck t

o surfaces Vacuum cleaner
Water-based dirt,
e .g. coff

ee, tea,
blood etc. Absorbent cloth and neutral
soap solution
a) Problem Solution
Grease-based
dirt, e .g. oil

, make-
up, etc. Apply a neutral soap solution
a)
.
Absorb the dissolv ed grease
and paint particles drying with
an absorbent cloth, in case you
must treat it with water after-
wards
Special dirt, e.g.
pens, nail polish,
dispersion paint,
shoe cr eam et

c.Special stain remove: dry with
an absorbent cloth, if applica-
bl
e, apply neutral soap solution
afterwards a) a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w

ater
Natural leather Problem Solution
Recent dirt Cotton cloth with neutral soap solutiona)
Water-based dirt,
e.g. coff
ee, tea,
blood etc. Recent stains: absorbent cloth
Dry stains: st
ain remover suita-
ble for leather
Grease-based
dirt, e .g. oil

, make-
up, etc. Recent stains: absorbent cloth
and suitabl
e stain remover for
leather
Dry stains: grease solvent
spray
Special dirt, e.g.
pens, nail polish,
dispersion paint,
shoe cr eam et

c.Stain remover suitable for
leather
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Vehicle maintenance
Problem Solution
Care Apply preservative cream regu-
larly t
o protect from sunlight.
Use a colour preservative if re-
quired a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w

ater
Carbon fibre parts Problem Solution
Dirt Clean like plastic partsTake special care with...
Headlights/tail lights