tow Seat Ibiza 5D 2006 User Guide
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Lights and visibility
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Switching main beam on and off
– Turn the light switch to position 
.
– Press the lever forward  ⇒page 91, fig. 60    to switch on the 
main beams.
– Pull the lever back towards you to switch the main beam head- lights off again.
Headlight flasher
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel   to operate the  flasher.
Switching on parking lights
– Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the lock.
– Move the lever up or down to turn on the right or left-hand  parking lights respectively.
WARNING
The main beam can dazzle other drivers. Risk of accident! Never use the 
main beam headlights or the headlight flasher if they could dazzle other 
drivers.
Note
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 The  turn signals only work when the ignition is switched on. The corre-
sponding warning lamp 
 or  flashes in the combi-instrument. The 
warning lamp 
 flashes when the turn signals are operated, provided a 
trailer is correctly attached and connected to the vehicle. If a turn signal bulb 
is defective, the warning lamp flashes at double speed. If the trailer turn  signal bulbs are damaged, warning lamp 
 does not light up. You should 
have the bulb replaced.
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The main beam headlights  can only be switched on if the dipped beam 
headlights are already on. The warning lamp 
 then comes on in the combi-
instrument.
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The  headlight flasher  comes on for as long as you pull the lever – even if 
no other lights are switch ed on. The warning lamp 
 then comes on in the 
combi-instrument.
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When the  parking lights  are switched on, the headlight and the rear light 
on the corresponding side of the vehicle  light up. The parking lights will only 
work if the key is removed from the igni tion. If the lights are switched on, a 
buzzer  gives an audible warning while the driver door is open.
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If the turn signal lever is left on after the key has been taken out of the 
ignition lock, an acoustic signal sounds  when the driver door is opened. This 
is a reminder to switch off the turn signal, unless of course you wish to leave 
the parking light on.
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Lights and visibility
94Glove box light*The light in the glove box on the front passenger side will only light up if the 
lights are switched on and the glove box is open.Boot light*The light is activated when the tailgate is open, even when the ignition and 
lights are turned off. For this reason ensure that the tailgate is always 
closed.
VisibilitySun visorsThe sun visors for the driver and the front passenger can be pulled out of their 
mountings in the centre of the vehicle and turned towards the doors 
⇒ fig. 64 .
The sun shades are fitted with a courtesy mirror, its cover and a card holder.
Fig. 63  Luggage 
compartment light
Fig. 64  Sun visor on the 
driver side
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Lights and visibility95
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l  D a t a
Windscreen washersFront windscreen wipers 
 
The windscreen wiper lever controls the windscreen wipers 
and the automatic wash and wipe.
The windscreen wiper lever  ⇒fig. 65  has the following positions:
Switching off the wipers
– Move the lever to position  .
Intermittent wipe 
– Move the lever up to position  . – Move the control   to the left or right to set the length of the 
intervals. Control to the left - longer wipe pause, control to the 
right - shorter wipe pauses. Four  wiper interval stages can be set 
using switch  .
Slow wipe
– Move the lever up to position  .
Continuous wipe
– Move the lever up to position  .
Brief wipe
– Move the lever down to position   to give the windscreen a  brief 
wipe.
Wash and wipe automatic system 
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel - Position  , the wind- screen washer is activated.
– Return the lever back to the rest position. The wiper-washers will  keep running for approximately four seconds.The windscreen will be wiped again after approximately five seconds once the 
wipe/wash system has been operated.
WARNING
•
Worn and dirty wiper blades obstruct visibility and reduce safety levels.
•
In cold conditions, you should not use the wash / wipe system unless 
you have warmed the windscreen with  the heating and ventilation system. 
The washer fluid could otherwise freeze on the windscreen and obscure 
your view of the road.
Fig. 65  Windscreen wiper 
and windscreen wash 
lever
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Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
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Note
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Do not put stickers on the windscreen in front of the sensor. This may 
cause sensor disruption or faults.
Rear window wiper 
The windscreen wiper lever operates the windscreen wiper 
and the wash and wipe system for the rear window.Switching on the interval wipe
– Press the lever forwards to position    ⇒fig. 67 . The wiper will 
wipe the window approximately every 6 seconds. Switching off the interval wipe function
– Pull the lever back from position   towards the steering wheel. 
T h e  wi p e r  will  co n t i n u e  to  fun c t i o n  fo r  a  s h o r t  p e r i o d  i f  yo u  s wi tch  
off whilst the wipers are in motion.
Switching on the windscreen wiper and washer system
– Press the lever fully forwards to position    ⇒fig. 67 . The rear 
wiper and washer operate at the same time. The windscreen 
wash system will function as long as you hold the lever in this 
position.
– Return the lever back to the rest position. The washer system  stops and the wipers continue until the end of the cycle.
– Move the lever towards the steering wheel to switch off.
WARNING
•
A worn or dirty wiper blade will obstruct visibility and reduce safety.
•
Always note the corresponding warnings on  ⇒page 186.Caution
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blade is not frozen to the glass 
before using the wiper for the first time. If you switch on the wiper when the 
wiper blade is frozen to the glass, this could damage both the wiper blade 
and the wiper motor.
Note
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The rear window wiper will only work when the ignition is switched on.
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Depending on the model version, when reverse gear is engaged and the 
rear wiper is on, it will wipe the rear window.
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wipe lever: Rear window 
wiper
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98Headlight washer system
The headlight washers clean the headlight lenses.The headlight washers are activated automatically when the windscreen 
washer is used and the windscreen wiper lever is pulled towards the steering 
wheel for at least 1.5 seconds – provided the dipped headlights or main 
beams are switched on. Clean off stubborn  dirt (insects, etc.) from the head-
lights at regular intervals, for in stance when filling the fuel tank.
Note
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To ensure that the headlight washers work properly in winter, keep the 
nozzle holders in the bumper free of snow and remove any ice with a de-icer 
spray.
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To remove water, the windscreen wiper s will be activated from time to 
time, the headlight wipers will be activated every three cycles.
WindscreenAthermic windscreen* Vehicles with an athermic windscreen have an area without athermic treat-
ment above the rear-view mirror  ⇒fig. 68. This surface has been designed 
for the operation of electronic components  of fitted devices (for example elec-
tronic pricing system).
Note
The customer should ensure that the electr onic pricing device is fitted in the 
correct area for operation.
Fig. 68  Area for placing 
the electronic pricing 
device
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Note•
The automatic anti-dazzle function will only work properly if the sun 
blind* for the rear window is retracted and there are no other objects 
preventing light from reac hing the interior mirror.
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If you have to stick any type of sticker on the windscreen, do not do so in 
front of the sensors. Doing so could pr event the anti-dazzle function from 
working well or even from working at all.
Folding in the wing mirrorsThe wing mirrors of the vehicle may be folded in. For this, press the mirror 
housing towards the vehicle.
Note
Before washing the vehicle with an automatic car wash, fold in the mirrors to 
avoid damage.
Electric wing mirrors* 
The exterior mirrors can be adjusted using the rotary knob in 
the centre console.Basic setting of exterior mirrors
1. Turn knob  ⇒fig. 70  to position  L ( left exterior mirror ).
2.  Turn the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a  good view to the rear of the vehicle.
3.  Turn knob to position  R (right exterior mirror ).
4.  Swivel the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a  good view to the rear of the car  ⇒.
Heating the exterior mirrors*
– Turn the control to the demisting position 
  ⇒ fig. 70 .Fig. 70  Exterior mirror 
control
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Seats and stowage
102Seats and stowageThe importance of correct seat adjustmentProper seat adjustment optimi ses the level of protection 
offered by seat belts and airbags.Your vehicle has  five passenger places, two individual front seats and three 
places on the rear seat. Each seat is equipped with a three-point seat belt.
The driver seat and front passenger seat can be adjusted in many ways to suit 
the physical requirements of the vehicl e occupants. The correct seat position 
is very important for:•
fast and easy operation of all controls on the instrument panel,
•
relaxed posture that does not cause drowsiness,
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safe driving  ⇒page 7,
•
and to ensure that the seat belts and airbag system provide maximum 
protection  ⇒page 16.
WARNING
•
If the driver and passengers assume improper sitting positions, they 
may sustain critical injuries.
•
Never transport more people than there are seats available in the 
vehicle.
•
Every occupant in the vehicle must properly fasten and wear the seat 
belt belonging to his or her seat. Children must be protected with an appro-
priate child restraint system  ⇒page 40, “Child safety”.
•
The front seats and all head restraints must always be adjusted to body 
size and the seat belt must always  be properly adjusted to provide you and 
your passengers with optimum protection.
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Always keep your feet in the foot well when the vehicle is moving; never 
rest them on the dash panel, out of  the window or on the seat. This also 
applies to passengers. An incorrect sitting position exposes you to an 
increased risk of injury in the event of a braking manoeuvre or an accident. 
If the airbag is triggered, you could sustain severe injuries due to an incor-
rect sitting position.
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It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance 
of at least 25 cm from the steering wh eel or dash panel. Failure to respect 
the minimum distance means that the airbag will not protect you. Risk of 
fatal injury. The distance between the driver and the steering wheel or 
between the front passenger and the dash panel should always be as great 
as possible.
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Adjust the driver or front passenger seat only when the vehicle is 
stationary. Otherwise your seat could move unexpectedly while the vehicle 
is moving. This could increase the risk of an accident and therefore injury. 
In addition, while adjusting your seat, you will assume an incorrect sitting 
position. Risk of fatal accidents.
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Special guidelines apply to installing a child seat on the front 
passenger seat. When installing a chil d seat, observe the warning note in 
the  ⇒page 40, “Child safety”.WARNING (continued)
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Tips and Maintenance
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Head restraintsCorrect adjustment of head restraints
Properly adjusted head restraints are an important part of 
occupant protection and can redu ce the risk of injuries in 
most accident situations.
– Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same 
level as the top of your head, or as close as possible to the same 
level as the top of your head and, as a very minimum at eye level 
⇒fig. 71  and ⇒ fig. 72.Adjusting the head restraints  ⇒page 104.
WARNING
•
Travelling with the head restrain ts removed or improperly adjusted 
increases the risk of severe injuries.
•
Improperly adjusted head restraints could lead to death in the event of 
a collision or accident.
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Incorrectly adjusted head restraints  also increase the risk of injury 
during sudden or unexpected driving or braking manoeuvres.
•
The head restraints must always be adjusted according to the occu-
pant's size.
Fig. 71  Viewed from in 
front: Properly adjusted 
head restraints and 
proper belt adjustment
Fig. 72  Viewed from side: 
Properly adjusted head 
restraints and proper belt 
adjustment
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104Removing or adjust ing head restraints
The head restraints can be adjusted by moving them up and 
down.Adjusting height (front seats)
– Press the button on the side and pull upwards to the desired  position.
– To lower the head restraint, press the button and push head  restraint downwards.
– Make sure that it engages securely into position.
Adjust height (rear outer seats)
– Press the button on the side and pull upwards or downwards to  the desired position. – Make sure that the head restrain
t engages securely in one of its 
positions.
Adjusting height (rear central seat)
– Press the button on the side and pull upwards to the desired  position.
– To lower the head restraint, press the button and push head  restraint downwards.
– Make sure that the head restrain t engages securely in one of its 
positions  ⇒page 13.
Angle adjustment (front seats)
– Press the head restraint forward or back to the required position.
Removing the head restraint
– Push the head restraint up as far as it will go.
– Press the button  ⇒fig. 73  (arrow).
– Pull head restraint out of fitting without releasing the button.
Fitting the head restraint
– Insert the head restraint into the guides on the rear backrest.
– Push head restraint down.
– Adjust the head rest to suit body size  ⇒page 12.
WARNING
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Never drive if the head restraints have been removed. Risk of injury.
Fig. 73  Adjusting and 
removing the head 
restraints
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Never drive if the head restraints are in an unsuitable position, there is 
a risk of serious injury.
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After refitting the head restraint, you must always adjust it properly for 
height to achieve optimal protection.
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Please observe the safety warnings  ⇒page 103, “Correct adjustment 
of head restraints”.Note
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To fit and remove the rear head restraints, gently tilt the seat back 
forwards.
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When fitting the head restraints again, insert the tubes as far as possible 
into the guides without pressing the button.
Front seatsAdjustment of the front seats
 To fold and unfold the seat back* (for two-door vehicles without 
the function Easy - Entry*)
4)
–To  fold the seat back down, pull the lever   upwards, in the 
direction of the arrow and push the seat back forwards.
–To  unfold  the seatback, push it back.
WARNING (continued)
4)Easy-entry function
Fig. 74  Front left seat 
controls
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