steering Seat Ibiza 5D 2009 User Guide
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WARNING
•Failure to observe warning lamps and warning messages can result in 
serious personal injuries or damage to your vehicle.•The risk of an accident increases if your vehicle breaks down. Use a 
warning triangle to draw the attention of other road users in order to 
prevent danger to thirds.
Item
Symbol
Meaning of warning and 
control lamps
Further 
information
Engine fault (petrol engine)
  ⇒ page 58
Glow plug system for diesel engine 
If lit:  preheating active 
If flashing:  engine fault
⇒page 58
 
Pollen accumulation in the diesel 
engine particulate filter
⇒page 58
Engine oil pressure
⇒page 59
Bulb defective
⇒page 59
Rear fog light switched on
⇒page 59
Seat belt warning lamp*
⇒page 16
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) *
⇒page 59
If flashing : electronic stabilisation 
programme (ESP) is working
If it remains lit: fault on ESP
⇒ page 60
Handbrake applied, 
 lack of brake fluid level or
 serious fault in the brake system
⇒page 61
Cruise control system switched on
⇒page 61
Tyre pressure 
⇒page 61
Automatic selector lever lock (auto-
matic gearbox)
⇒page 62
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Fuel level / reserve 
⇒page 62
Doors open
⇒page 62
Tailgate  o pe n
⇒page 63
Airbag or belt tension device system 
fault or airbag disabled
⇒page 26
Main beam switched on
⇒page 63
Electro-hydraulic steering
⇒page 63
Fault in the emission control system
⇒page 63
Coolant level / coolant temperature 
⇒page 63
Alternator fault
⇒page 64
 
Turn signals in operation
⇒page 64
SAFE
Electronic immobiliser
⇒page 64
Item
Symbol
Meaning of warning and 
control lamps
Further 
information
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Ta i l g a t e  o p e n *  
The warning lamp 
 should switch off when the tailgate is fully closed.
Main beam headlights 
This warning lamp lights up when the main beams are on.The warning lamp 
 is switched on once main beams are on or once the 
headlight flasher is operating.
Further information ⇒ page 92.
Electro-hydraulic steering* 
The level of steering assistance depends on the vehicle speed and on the 
steering wheel turning speed.
The warning lamp should light up for a few seconds when the ignition is 
switched on. It should go out once the engine is started.
There is a fault in the electro-hydraulic steering system if the lamp does not 
go out or lights up whilst the vehicle is in motion. Take the vehicle to the 
Authorised Service Centre as soon as possible.
Note
When towing the vehicle with the engine stopped or due to a fault in the 
power steering, this will not operate. The vehicle can still be steered, but it 
will require greater force to turn the steering wheel.
Emission control system* 
 
This warning lamp monitors the exhaust system.
Warning lamp 
 flashes:
When there is misfiring that can damage the catalytic converter. Reduce 
speed and drive carefully to the nearest qualified workshop to have the 
engine checked.
Warning lamp  is lit:
If a fault has developed during driving which has reduced the quality of the 
exhaust gas (e.g. lambda probe fault). Reduce speed and drive carefully to 
the nearest qualified workshop to have the engine checked.
Coolant Level* / temperature 
The warning lamp lights up if the coolant temperature is too 
high or if the coolant level is too low.There is a fault if:•The warning symbol does not go out again after a few seconds.•The warning lamp lights up or flashes while the vehicle is moving, while 
three acoustic warning signals  ⇒  are emitted.
This means that either the coolant level is too low or the coolant temperature 
is too high.
Coolant temperature too high
If the warning light comes on,  stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and wait 
for it to cool down.  Check the coolant level.
If the coolant level is correct, the overheating may be caused by a malfunction 
of the radiator fan. Check the radiator fan fuse and have it replaced if neces-
sary  ⇒page 207.
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Steering column controls*
66Steering column controls*General informationThe column incorporates multifunctional modules from which to control 
audio and telephone functions on the vehicle.
There are two versions of the multifunction module:•Audio version, to control the available audio functions from the steering 
wheel.•Audio version + Telephone version, to control the available audio func-
tions and the telephone system from the steering wheel.
Both versions can be used to control the Audio system (Radio, CD Audio, CD 
MP3).
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Steering column controls*67
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Audio Control
Fig. 39  Audio controls
Button Short press
Radio CD Audio
CD MP3/ USB/iPod
a)
a)Only for mp3 compatible radio.*
AUX-IN
Vol u m e  up
Vol um e  d own
Cyclic source control FM - AM - CD - FM...
Station search. Higher  frequency 
. Next track No function
Station search. Lower  frequency 
Previous track No function
Next preset No functionChange folder (forward) No function
Previous preset No functionChange folder (back) No function
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Steering column controls*
68Audio + Telephone Control
Fig. 40  Audio + Tele-
phone Control
Button Short press
Long press
Radio CDCD MP3/ 
USB/iPod
a)
AUX-IN Radio CDCD 
MP3/USB/iPod
a)
AUX-IN
Volume up  Continue volume up
Volume down  Continue volume down
Enable voice recognition. Press to speak No specified function
Station search.  Higher 
frequency 
Next track  No functionStation search. 
Higher 
frequency 
Next track No function
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Steering column controls*69
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Station search. 
Lower 
frequency 
Previous track No functionStation search. 
Lower 
frequency 
Previous track No function
Accept call / hang up Reject call
Cyclic source control FM - AM - CD - FM... Cyclic source control FM - AM - CD - FM.
a)Only for mp3 compatible radio.ADAEAF
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Unlocking and locking75
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KeysSet of keys
The set of keys includes a remote control, a key without a 
remote control and a plastic key tab*.The set of keys may consist of the following, depending on the version of your 
vehicle:•a remote control key ⇒fig. 43 •a key without remote control  ,•a plastic key tab*  .
or•two keys without remote control •a plastic key tab*  . Duplicate keys
If you need a replacement key, take your key tab to an Authorised Service 
Centre.
WARNING
•An incorrect use of the keys can cause serious injuries.•Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle. In case of emer-
gency, they may not be able to leave the vehicle and not manage on their 
own.•An uncontrolled use of the key could start the engine or activate any 
electric equipment (e.g. electric windows), causing risk of accident. The 
doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could make assist-
ance difficult in an emergency situation.•Never leave the keys inside the vehicle. An unauthorised use of your 
vehicle could result in injury, damage or theft. Always take the key with you 
when you leave the vehicle.•Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. 
Otherwise, the steering could suddenly block and it would be impossible 
to steer the vehicle.Caution
There are electronic components in the remote control key. Avoid wetting and 
hitting the keys.
Fig. 43  Set of keys
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Lights and visibility89
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Adaptive headlights* (for driving through bends)
When driving around bends, the headlights will light the 
most important areas of the road.Cornering light gives better illumination of the side of the road and the corner 
area. The dynamic lighting  is controlled automatically according to speed and 
the steering wheel angle.
The two main headlights move at different angles to prevent the area in front 
of the vehicle being completely in the dark.
Note
The system operates after a speed of about 10 km/h.
Fog lights with cornering function*
This is an additional light source to dipped headlights to light 
up the road as a bend is taken.The cornering light operates with the lights switched on and when driving at 
less than 40 Km/h. It lights up when the steering wheel is turned or the indi-
cators are operated.
Forward gear•If the steering wheel is turned to the right, or the right-hand indicator 
operated, the right-hand headlamp lights up.•If the steering wheel is turned to the left, or the left-hand flasher operated, 
the left-hand headlamp lights up.
In reverse gear both headlamps light up.Note
When the fog lamps are on, the cornering function is activated and both 
headlamps are continuously on.Coming home function*
When it is dark, the area around  the car is lit up with the aid 
of the coming home / leaving home function.To activate the function
– Remove key from ignition switch.
– Switch the light off.
– Open the driver door.
Fig. 54  Cornering 
lighting using self-direc-
tional headlights
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Lights and visibility
92Indicator and main beam headlight lever
The turn signal and main beam lever also operates the 
parking lights and the headlight flasher.The turn signal and main beam headlight lever has the following 
functions:
Switching on the turn signals
– Move the lever all the way up  ⇒fig. 57    to indicate right , and 
all the way down   to indicate left .
Signalling a lane change
– Push the lever up   or down   to the point where you incur  resistance and then release it. The turn signal will flash several 
times. The corresponding warning lamp will also flash. Switching main beam on and off
– Turn the light switch to position 
.
–Press the lever forward  ⇒fig. 57    to switch on the main 
beams.
– Pull the lever back towards you to switch the main beam head- lights off again.
Headlight flashers
– Pull the lever towards the steering wheel   to operate the  flasher.
Switching on parking lights
– Switch the ignition off and remove the key from the lock.
– Move the lever up or down to turn the right or left-hand parking  lights on, 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
• The  turn signals  only work when the ignition is switched on. The corre-
sponding warning lamp 
 or  flashes on the instrument panel screen. 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 
Fig. 57  Indicator and 
main beam headlight 
lever
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Windscreen washersFront windscreen wipers 
 
The windscreen wiper lever controls the windscreen wipers 
and the automatic wash and wipe.
The windscreen wiper lever  ⇒fig. 61  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: long intervals; control to the right: 
short intervals. 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.
– Release the lever. The wipers-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. 61  Windscreen wiper 
and windscreen wash 
lever
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