fuel Seat Ibiza 5D 2012 Owner's manual

Accessories, replacement of parts and
modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Accessories and spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Technical modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Roof aerial* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Mobile telephones and two-way radios . . . . . . . . 186
Fitting a towing bracket* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
LPG system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Working in the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . 195
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Washer fluid and windscreen wiper blades . . . . 204
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
If and when . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Vehicle tools, spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Wheel change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Tyre repair kit* (Tyre Mobility-System) . . . . . . . . . 224
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Bulb change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Single headlight bulb change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Double headlight bulb change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Changing the bulbs of AFS headlights . . . . . . . . 237
Changing the fog light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Changing the rear, side and interior light bulbs . 239
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Towing and tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Technical Specifications
. . . . . . . . . . . 249
Description of specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Information on fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Petrol engine 1.2 44 kW (60 PS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Petrol engine 1.2 51 kW (70 PS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Petrol engine 1.2 TSI 63 kW (85 PS) . . . . . . . . . . 256
Petrol engine/LPG 1.6 60 kW (81 PS) . . . . . . . . . 257
Petrol engine 1.4 63 kW (85 PS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Petrol engine 1.2 TSI 77 kW (105 PS) . . . . . . . . . 259
Petrol engine 1.2 TSI 77 kW (105 PS) Start-Stop 260
Petrol engine 1.6 77 kW (105 PS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Petrol engine 1.4 110 kW (150 PS) . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Diesel engine 1.2 TDI CR 55 kW (75 PS) DPF
Start-Stop Ecomotive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Diesel engine 1.2 TDI CR 55 kW (75 PS) DPF . . . . 264
Diesel engine 1.6 TDI CR 66 kW (90 PS) DPF . . . . 265
Diesel engine 1.6 TDI CR 77 kW (105 PS) with/
without DPF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 105 kW (143 PS) DPF . 267
Dimensions and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
4Table of Contents

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Rev counter
The rev counter displays the engine speed in revolutions per
minute.
The start of the red zone ⇒ Fig. 30 1
indicates the maximum engine speed
operating at service temperature. However, it is advisable to change up into
a higher gear, move the selector lever to D or lift your foot off the accelerator
before the needle reaches the red zone.
CAUTION
To prevent possible engine malfunctions, the rev counter needle should not
reach the red zone. The start of the red zone on the dial is different for some
engine versions.
For the sake of the environment
Changing up into higher gears sooner, following the recommended gear in-
dications ⇒ Fig. 33 will help you to reduce fuel consumption, emissions and
also engine noise. 
Speedometer
The speedometer is equipped with a digital odometer and a trip recorder, in
addition to a service intervals display.
During the running-in period, the instructions shown on ⇒ page 168
should be followed. LPG system*
LPG gauge
Fig. 31 Instrument pan-
el: gas gauge.
LPG system filler level display
The LPG tank ⇒ 
in the spare wheel well has a capacity of 52.8 litres at an
outside temperature of 15 °C ⇒ page 191, Refuelling with LPG.
The charge level can be checked on the analogue gas gauge located on the
instrument panel ⇒ Fig. 31. When the level reaches reserve, the gas reserve
warning lamp lights up and an audible warning is heard. Refill with LPG at
the earliest opportunity.
If, while driving in LPG mode, a sudden audible warning is heard and the
warning ERROR FUNC_ A GAS is displayed on the screen 1)
, it means that
there is a fault in the LPG system. Take the vehicle to a specialised work-
shop to check the LPG system. 
1)
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WARNING
LPG is a highly explosive and inflammable substance. It may cause se-
vere burns and other injury.
● Due care must be taken to avoid any risk of fire or explosion.
● When parking the vehicle in a closed area (for example in a garage),
make sure that there is adequate ventilation, either natural or mechani-
cal, to neutralise the LPG in the event of a leak.
Note
● The values shown in the average fuel consumption and distance to emp-
ty indications on the multifunction display (MFI) 1)
on the instrument panel 2)
are approximate values only.
● Two different consumption values are given on the MFI, depending on
whether the vehicle is running in GAS or Petrol mode.
● Please check the fuel level on the fuel level gauge on the instrument
panel ⇒ page 57
● If frequent short journeys are made, especially when the outside tem-
perature is low, the vehicle will tend to run on petrol more often than on
LPG. Therefore, the petrol tank may empty before the LPG tank. Digital instrument panel display
Fuel gauge  and reserve indicator
Fig. 32 Fuel gauge
Instrument panel: fuel gauge
The fuel tank has a capacity of approx. 45 litres.
When the needle reaches the reserve zone ⇒ Fig. 32, the warning lamp will
light and an audible warning will sound reminding the driver to refuel. At
this point there are still 7 litres of fuel in the tank. 
1)
Optional equipment
2) Depending on the model version
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Digital clock*
–To set the hour, press button 4 ⇒ Fig. 30. The “hour” option
flashes on the digital display and is set using button 5 “set”
⇒ Fig. 30.
– To set the minutes, press button 4
again and select the mi-
nute option. Set from button 5 “set”.
Once the operation has been carried out, the system memorises the time. 
Outside temperature display
The outside temperature is displayed when the ignition is
switched on. In addition to the outside temperature display, an ice crystal is displayed
and, if vehicle speed is over 10 km/h (6 mph), a warning tone is heard at
temperatures dropping from between +4 °C and -7 °C and at temperatures
rising from -5 °C up to +6 °C.
The lighting of the crystal symbol aims to warn the driver of the risk of ice,
so that he/she proceeds with due care.
When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds, the tempera-
ture displayed may be slightly higher than the actual outside temperature
as a result of heat coming from the engine. Recommended gear display*
This display helps to save fuel.
Fig. 33 Gear display
Use the gear display to save fuel. If you are not in the correct gear, a triangle
will appear next to the gear display indicating whether you should change
up or down ⇒ Fig. 33.
Note
The gear change indication should not be taken into account the accelera-
tion is required (for example when overtaking). 

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Multifunction display (MFI)*
The multifunction display (MFI) shows you information on
the journey and fuel consumption.
Fig. 34 Window wiper
lever: button A and rocker
switch B
The multifunction system uses two automatic memories: 1 - Trip
memory and 2 - Total memory . The selected memory will be shown
in the upper right-hand corner of the display.
Selecting a memory
– With the ignition switched on, briefly press button ⇒ Fig. 34 A
on the window wiper lever to move from one memory to anoth-
er.
Resetting a memory
– Select the memory that you would like to reset.
– Press and hold button A
on the window wiper lever for at least
2 seconds. The trip memory 1
collects the travel and consumption rates from the mo-
ment the ignition is switched on until it is switched off. If the journey is con-
tinued within two hours of switching off the ignition, the new values will be
added to the existing trip recorder memory. The memory will automatically
be deleted if the journey is interrupted for more than two hours.
The total memory 2 collects the trip data for any number of individual jour-
neys (even if the ignition is switched off for longer than two hours) up to a
total of 19 hours and 59 minutes travel time or 1999 km (miles) distance
travelled. The memory will automatically be deleted if one of the named val-
ues is reached. 
Information in the multifunction display (MFI)*
Fig. 35 Windscreen wip-
er and windscreen wash
lever: button A and rocker
switch B
You can switch between the following displays in the multifunction display
(MFI) by operating rocker switch ⇒ Fig. 35 B
on the window wiper lever.
Memory displays
● Driving speed
● Journey duration 
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● Average speed
● Distance
● Fuel range
● Average fuel consumption
● Current fuel consumption
● Outside temperature indicator
● Speed warning
Km/h (mph) - Driving speed
Driving speed is digitally shown in the display.
min - Journey duration The display shows the amount of time which has elapsed since the ignition
was switched on.
The maximum display value in both memories is 19 hours and 59 minutes.
The memory will automatically be deleted once this value has been
reached.
Ø km/h (mph) - Average speed
After turning on the ignition, the average speed will be shown after travel-
ling a distance of approximately 100 metres. Until then dashes will appear
in the display. The display will be updated every 5 seconds while the vehicle
is in motion.
km (miles) - Distance travelledThe display shows the distance travelled since the ignition was switched on.
The maximum display value in both memories is 1999 km (miles). The
memory will automatically be deleted once this value has been reached.  Km (miles) - Fuel range
The fuel range is calculated using the figures for tank content and current
fuel consumption. It shows how far the vehicle can travel using the same
conditions as a reference.
Ø ltr/100km - Average fuel consumption
After turning on the ignition, average fuel consumption will be shown after
travelling approximately 100 metres. Until then dashes will appear in the
display. The display will be updated every 5 seconds while the vehicle is in
motion. The amount of fuel used will not be shown.
l/100 km or l/h - Current fuel consumption The display will show the current fuel consumption in litre/km whilst the ve-
hicle is in motion or in litre/hour when the vehicle is in a stationary position
with the engine running.
Using this display you can see how your driving style affects fuel consump-
tion ⇒ page 168.
Outside temperature indicator
The measurement range extends from -45 °C to +58 °C. At temperatures be-
low +4 °C, an ice crystal symbol is displayed and a “gong” warning sounds
if the vehicle is moving at more than 10 km/h (6 mph) (ice danger warning).
This symbol will flash for about 10 seconds and remains lit until the outside
temperature rises above +4 °C or does not rise above 6 °C when on the
move if it was already lit.
Set speed indicator
When the required speed has been reached, enter the “Speed warning”
mode menu and press button A
-RESET-. The set speed is memorised. If
the indicated speed is exceeded at any time, a warning message is dis-
played on the screen and an audible warning sounds. 1)

1)Depending on the model version, the message on the screen may vary and may be repre-
sented by flashing of the speed indication or by a speed message.

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ItemSymbolMeaning of control and warning
lampsFurther infor-mation
1Engine fault (petrol engine)⇒ page 67
1
Glow plug system for diesel engine
If lit: glow plug system active
If flashing: engine fault⇒ page 68
2Soot accumulation in the diesel en-
gine particulate filter⇒ page 68
3
Red:
Engine oil pressure
⇒ page 68Yellow:
If flashing: engine oil sensor faulty
If it remains lit: insufficient engine
oil
4Bulb defective⇒ page 69
5Level of liquid for washing windows
too low.⇒ page 69
6Rear fog light switched on⇒ page 69
7Seat belt warning lamp*⇒ page 18
8Anti-lock brake system (ABS) *⇒ page 69
9
If flashing: the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) is working or the ASR
is working
If it remains lit: ESC or ASR faulty⇒ page 70
⇒ page 70
10Brake fluid required or
serious fault in brake system⇒ page 71
11Handbrake on⇒ page 155
ItemSymbolMeaning of control and warning
lampsFurther infor-mation
12Cruise speed activated (Cruise con-
trol)⇒ page 71
13Tyre pressure*⇒ page 71
14Selector lever lock (automatic gear-
box)⇒ page 72
15Fuel level / reserve⇒ page 72
16Doors open⇒ page 72
17Rear lid open⇒ page 72
18Airbag or belt tensioner system fault
or airbag disabled⇒ page 30
19Main beam switched on⇒ page 73
20Start-Stop system switched off⇒ page 144
21Electro-hydraulic steering⇒ page 73
22Fault in the emission control system⇒ page 73
23Coolant level / coolant temperature⇒ page 73
24Alternator fault⇒ page 74
25If it stays lit: ASR switched off⇒ page 70
⇒ page 70 

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WARNING
● Failure to observe control lamps and warning messages can result in
serious personal injury 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 pre-
vent danger to third parties.
● The engine compartment is a dangerous area! Before you open the
bonnet to work on the engine or in the engine compartment, you must
switch the engine off and allow it to cool to reduce the risk of scalding or
other injuries. Read and observe the relevant warnings ⇒ page 195.
Note
● The appropriate control lamp for a fault will light up in vehicles without
warning or information messages in the display.
● In vehicles with warning or information texts on the screen, the appro-
priate control lamp for a fault will light up and a warning or information
message will also appear on the screen. 
Warning symbols
There are red warning symbols (priority 1) and yellow warning sym-
bols (priority 2) Warning messages, Priority 1 (red)
If one of these faults occurs, the warning lamp will flash or light up and will
be accompanied by three audible warnings. This is a danger warning. Stop
the vehicle and switch off the engine. Check the fault and correct it. Obtain
professional assistance if necessary. If several priority 1 faults are detected at the same time, the symbols will be
displayed one after the other for about 2 seconds at a time and will contin-
ue until the fault is corrected.
No menus will be shown in the display for the duration of a priority 1 warn-
ing message.
Examples of priority 1 warning messages (red)
●
Brake system symbol  with the warning message STOP BRAKE FLUID
INSTRUCTION MANUAL or STOP BRAKE FAULT INSTRUCTION MANUAL .
● Coolant symbol  with the warning message STOP SEE COOLANT IN-
STRUCTION MANUAL.
● Engine oil pressure symbol  with the warning message STOP ENGINE
OIL PRESSURE LOW! INSTRUCTION MANUAL .
Warning messages, Priority 2 (yellow)
If one of these faults occurs, the warning lamp lights up, and is accompa-
nied by one audible warning. Check the corresponding function as soon as
possible although the vehicle may be used without risk.
If several priority 2 warning messages are detected at the same time, the
symbols are displayed one after the other for about 2 seconds at a time. Af-
ter a set time, the information text will disappear and the symbol will be
shown as a reminder at the side of the display.
Priority 2 warning messages will not be shown until all Priority 1 warning
messages have been dealt with!
Examples of priority 2 warning messages (yellow): 1)
● Fuel warning light with the information text PLEASE REFUEL. 
1)
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Glow plug system/Engine fault* 
The warning lamp lights up to show that the glow plugs are
preheating the diesel engine. It flashes if there is an engine
fault.
Control lamp  is lit
The control lamp  lights up while the glow plug system is preheating.
When the warning lamp goes off, the engine should be started straight
away.
Control lamp  flashes
If a fault develops in the engine management system while you are driving,
the glow plug system lamp will flash . Take the vehicle to a specialised
workshop as soon as possible and have the engine checked. 
Soot accumulation in the diesel engine particulate filter*

If the lamp  lights up you should help the filter clean itself by driving in
the appropriate manner.
To do this, drive about 15 minutes in fourth or fifth gear (automatic gear-
box: S gear range) at a speed of 60 km/h (40 mph), with the engine running
at approximately 2000 rpm. In this way, the pollen build up in the filter is
burned. When cleaning is successful, the lamp turns off.
If the lamp  does not turn off, or the three lamps turn on (particulate filter
 , emission control system fault  and glow plugs ), take the vehicle to
a specialised workshop to repair the fault.
WARNING
● Always drive according to the road weather conditions, the terrain
and traffic. Driving recommendations should never lead to illegal ma-
noeuvres in surrounding traffic.
● The diesel engine particulate filter may reach extremely high temper-
atures; it should not enter into contact with flammable materials under-
neath the vehicle. Otherwise there is a risk of fire.

Engine oil pressure 
If this warning lamp is red it indicates that the engine oil
pressure is too low.
If this warning symbol starts to flash, and is accompanied by three audible
warnings, switch off the engine and check the oil level. If necessary, add
more oil ⇒ page 201.
If the symbol flashes although the oil level is correct, do not drive on. Do
not even run the engine at idle speed! Obtain technical assistance.
Checking the oil level 
If the warning lamp is yellow  the engine oil level should be checked as
soon as possible. Top up the oil ⇒ page 201 at the next opportunity.
Oil level sensor faulty* 
If the  yellow warning lamp flashes, take the vehicle to a specialised
workshop to have the oil level sensor checked. Until then it is advisable to
check the oil level every time you refuel. 

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Tyre pressure adjustment
Following the modification to tyre pressure or changing one or more wheels,
the button ⇒  Fig. 40 must be kept pressed while the ignition is on until an
audible warning is heard.
If the wheels are under excessive load (for example, driving with a trailer or
heavy load), the tyre pressure must be increased to the recommended value
for a full load (see the sticker on the inside of the fuel flap). If the tyre moni-
tor system button is pressed down, the new tyre pressures are confirmed.
The tyre pressure control lamp  lights up
If the tyre pressure of a wheel is much lower than the value set by the driver,
then the tyre pressure control lamp ⇒ 
will light up.
WARNING
● When the tyre pressure control lamp lights up, reduce speed immedi-
ately and avoid any sudden manoeuvre or braking. Stop when possible,
and check the tyre pressure and status.
● The driver is responsible for maintaining correct tyre pressures. For
this reason, tyre pressure must be regularly checked.
● Under certain circumstances (for example, when driving in a sports-
like manner, in winter conditions or on a dirt track) the tyre control lamp
may light up or function incorrectly.
Note
If the battery is disconnected, the yellow warning lamp  lights up after
turning the ignition on. This should turn off after a brief journey. Speed selector lever lock* 
The brake pedal must be depressed when this warning lamp lights up. This
is necessary when the automatic gearbox* selector lever is moved out of the
positions
P or N. 
Fuel level/reserve 
This symbol lights up to indicate that the fuel tank is under
the reserve level.
It lights up when only 7 litres of fuel remain in the tank. Moreover, an audi-
ble warning* is heard. It reminds you to fuel up the fuel tank as soon as
possible ⇒ page 189. 
Indicates that the doors are open* 
This warning lamp lights up if one of the doors or the rear
lid is open. The warning light  should go off when all the doors are closed correctly. 
Rear lid open* 
The warning lamp  should switch off when the rear lid is fully closed. 