Seat Ibiza 2020 Owner's manual

Vehicle maintenance
If your SEAT vehicle is immobilised due to a
f ault or an accident, our assist
ance services
will help you keep moving.
Take into account that the SEAT Mobility
Service differs depending on the country in
which the vehicle was purchased. For further
information ask your SEAT dealership or the
SEAT website in your country.
Warranty
Fault
-free operation warranty SEAT Authorised Services ensure the perfect
condition of ne
w v

ehicles. Check the pur-
chase agreement or complementary addi-
tional documentation provided by your Tech-
nical Service to see the conditions and the
terms of the warranty. Consult further infor-
mation in this regard in your SEAT Official
Service. Vehicle maintenance
Maint enance and cl

eaning
Basic observations Regular and careful care helps to maintain
the v
alue of your v

ehicle. In addition, it may
become a prerequisite to demand the war-
ranty in the event of corrosion damage and
deficiencies in the paint coat of the body-
work.
Specialised workshops have the necessary
care products. Please follow the instructions
for application on the packaging. WARNING

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

Maintenance
Fabrics/artificial leather/Alcantara leath-
er

Accessories and modifications to the vehicle
Any r etro-fitted equipment which has a di-
r ect effect on the vehicle and/or the way it is
driven, such as a cruise control system or
electronically-controlled suspension, must
be approved for use in your vehicle and bear
the e mark (the European Union's authorisa-
tion symbol).
If any additional electrical devices are fit-
ted which do not serve to control the vehicle
itself (for instance a refrigerator box, laptop
or ventilator fan, etc.), they must bear the & sign (manufacturer conformity declaration in
the European Union). WARNING
Accessories, for example telephone hold-
ers or cup hol ders, shoul

d never be fitted
on the covers, or within the working range
of the airbags. Otherwise, there is a danger
of injury if the airbag is triggered in an acci-
dent. Technical modifications
Unauthorised modifications to the electronic
components, softw
ar

e, wiring or data transfer
in the vehicle may cause malfunctioning.
You will appreciate that your SEAT dealership
cannot be held liable for any damage
caused by modifications and/or work per-
formed incorrectly. For this reason we recommend asking official
SEAT service centres t

o do any necessary
work using genuine SEAT parts®. WARNING
Incorrectly performed modifications or
other w ork on your v

ehicle can lead to mal-
functions and cause accidents. Radio telephones and office equip-
ment
Radio transmitters (fixed installation)
Any r
etr

ofit installations of radio transmitters
in the vehicle require prior approval. SEAT
generally authorises in-vehicle installations
of approved types of radio transmitters provi-
ded that:

Maintenance
a properly installed external aerial can
cr
eat
e excessive magnetic fields that
could cause a health hazard. Note

Information for the user
Information for the user
Inf ormation f
or the user
Information stored by the
control units Storage of accident data (Event
Data Recorder) Your vehicle has an event data recorder
(EDR).
The EDR’
s function is t

o record data in the
event of a mild or serious accident. These da-
ta are used to support the analysis of how dif-
ferent vehicle systems behaved.
The EDR records, over a reduced time range
(normally 10 seconds or less), dynamic driv-
ing data and data from the restraint systems,
such as:

Information for the user