heating Seat Ibiza 5D 2014 User Guide

Transport and practical equipment
●
Never leave your vehicle unattended, espe-
cially when the rear lid is open. Children
could climb into the luggage compartment,
closing the door behind them; they will be
trapped and run the risk of death.
● Never allow children to play in or around
the vehicle. Close and lock all the doors and
rear lid when you leave the vehicle. Before
you lock the vehicle, make sure that there are
no adults or children in the vehicle.
● Please observe the notes on the ››› page 29. CAUTION
Hard objects on the rear shelf could chafe
against the wires of the heating element in
the heated rear window and cause damage. Note
● The tyre pressure must be adjusted accord-
ing to the load. When necessary check the
tyre pressures on the label located on the in-
side fuel tank flap ››› page 177.
● Air c ir
culation in the vehicle helps reduce
fogging of the windows. Used air escapes
through ventilation slits in the side trim of
the luggage compartment. Ensure that the
ventilation slots are never covered.
● Straps for securing the load to the fasten-
ing rings* are commercially available from ac-
cessory shops. Fastening rings*
3 Applies to the model: IBIZA ST
Fig. 118
Location of fastening rings in lug-
gage compartment. There may be four fastening rings included in
the luggage compartment for fastening lug-
gage and other objects
››› Fig. 118 (arrows).
– Alw

ays use suitable and undamaged straps
to secure luggage and other objects to the
fastening rings ››› in Loading the lug-
gage compartment on page 108.
– Pull up the fastening rings to attach the
straps.
Example: An object weighing 4.5 kg is lying
unsecured in the vehicle. During a frontal col-
lision at a speed of 50 km/h (31 mph), this
object generates a force corresponding to 20
times its weight. That means that the effec-
tive weight of the object increases to approxi-
mately 90 kg. You can imagine the severity of the injuries which might be sustained if this
“object” strikes an occupant as it flies
through the interior of the vehicle. This in-
creased risk of injury will be further increased
if a loose object is struck by an inflating air-
bag.
WARNING
● If pieces of baggage or other objects are se-
cured to the fastening rings with inappropri-
ate or damaged retaining cords, injuries
could result in the event of braking manoeu-
vres or accidents.
● Never secure a child seat on the fastening
rings. Luggage net*
3 Applies to the model: IBIZA ST
Fig. 119
Stretched luggage net.
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Air conditioning
Note
Always read the assembly instructions that
come with the crossbars and the roof carrier
system carefully and keep them in the vehi-
cle. Air conditioning
General notes The pollution filter
The pollution filter (a combined particulate
filter and active carbon filter) serves as a bar-
rier against impurities in the outside air, in-
cluding dust and pollen.
For the climate control system to work with
maximum efficiency, the pollution filter must
be replaced at the specified intervals in the
Maintenance Programme.
If the filter loses efficiency prematurely due
to use in areas reaching very high pollution
levels, the pollen filter must be changed
more frequently than stated in the Service
Schedule.
CAUTION
● If you suspect that the air conditioner is
damaged, switch it off with the A/C button to
prevent further damage and have it checked
by a specialised workshop.
● Repairs to the air conditioner require spe-
cialist knowledge and special tools. There-
fore, we recommend you to take the vehicle
to a specialised workshop. Note
● If the humidity and temperature outside the
vehicle are high, condensation can drip off
the evaporator in the cooling system and
form a pool underneath the vehicle. This is
normal and does not indicate a leak.
● Keep the air intake slots in front of the
windscreen free of snow, ice and leaves to en-
sure heating and cooling are not impaired,
and to prevent the windows from misting
over.
● The air from the vents flows through the ve-
hicle interior and is extracted by slots in the
luggage compartment designed for this pur-
pose. Therefore, you should avoid obstruct-
ing these slots with any kind of object.
● The air conditioner operates most effective-
ly with the windows and the sliding/tilting
sunroof* closed. However, if the temperature
inside the vehicle is excessive because of the
sun, the air inside can be cooled faster by
opening the windows for a short time.
● Do not smoke while air recirculation mode
is on, as smoke drawn into the air condition-
ing system leaves residue on the evaporator,
producing a permanent unpleasant odour.
● At low outside temperatures, the compres-
sor switches off automatically and cannot be
switched on even with the AUTO button.
● It is advisable to turn on the air condition-
ing at least once a month, to lubricate the
system gaskets and prevent leaks. If a de-
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Operation
Technical Service should be consulted to
check the system.
● To ensure correct operation, the grilles on
both sides of the screen must not be obstruc-
ted ●
When the engine is under extreme strain,
switch off the compressor for a moment. Heating
Controls Fig. 125
Heating controls on the dash panel. –
Using the controls A and
C and with the
switch B
››› Fig. 125 you can adjust the
t emper
ature, the air distribution and the
blower speed.
– Press the D button to switch air recircula-
tion mode on or off. When the function is activated, a warning light on the button is
turned on.
Temperature
Switch A adjusts temperature. The desired
temperature inside the vehicle cannot be
lower than the ambient temperature. Maxi-
mum heat output, which is needed to defrost the windows quickly, is only available when
the engine has reached its operating temper-
ature.
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Blower
The air flow can be set at four speeds with
switch B . The blower should always be set
at the lowest speed when driving slowly.
Air distribution
Control C for setting the flow of air in the re-
quired direction.
 – Air distribution towards the windscreen
in or der t
o demist. For safety reasons, it is
not recommended to switch air recirculation
on.
 – Air distribution to upper body.
 – Air distribution to footwell
 – Air distribution to the windscreen and
the footwell. Air recirculation mode 
Air rec

irculation mode D on (a lamp lights
up in red) prevents strong odours from out-
side from entering the vehicle, for example
when passing through a tunnel or in a traffic
jam ››› .
When the outside temperature is low, air re-
circulation mode improves heating perform-
ance by heating air from the interior instead
of cold air from the outside. WARNING
● For your safety, the windows should never
be fogged up or covered with snow or ice.
This is essential to ensure good visibility.
Please familiarise yourself with the correct
operation of the heating and ventilation sys-
tem, including the demist/defrost functions
for the windows. ●
In air recirculation mode, no cold air from
the outside enters the vehicle interior. The
windows can quickly fog over if the heating is
switched off. Therefore, never leave the air re-
circulation mode switched on for a long time
(risk of accident). Note
● Please consider the general notes
››› page 113
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Vehicle ventilation or heating Fig. 126
Heating controls on the dash panel. Ventilating the vehicle interior
– Turn the temperature selector ››› Fig. 126
A anticlockwise.
– Turn blower switch B to any of the head
settings 1 -4.
– Set the airflow to the desired direction us-
ing air distribution control C .
– Open the relevant air outlets.
Interior heating
– Turn the temperature selector ››› Fig. 126
A clockwise to select the desired tempera-
ture.
– Turn blower switch B to any of the head
settings 1 -4. –
Set the airflow to the desired direction us-
ing air distribution control C .
– Open the relevant air outlets.
Defrosting the windscreen
– Turn the temperature selector ››› Fig. 126
A clockwise to reach the maximum tem-
perature.
– Turn the blower switch B to setting 4.
– Turn air distribution control to .
– Close outlet 3 .
– Open and turn outlet 4 towards the side
windows. Keeping the windscreen and the side
windows demisted
–
Turn the temperature selector ››› Fig. 126
A to the heating area.
– Turn blower switch B to any of the head
settings 2 -3.
– Turn air distribution control to .
– Clo
se outlets 3 –
Open and turn outlets 4 towards side win-
dows.
Once the windows are demisted and as a pre-
ventive measure, the control C can be set in
position , thus obtaining greater comfort
while preventing the windows from misting
again.
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Heating
Maximum heat output, which is needed to
defrost the windows quickly, is only available
when the engine has reached its operating
temperature. Note
Remember that the temperature of the engine
coolant should be optimum to ensure that the heating system functions correctly (except in
vehicles fitted with additional heating*).
Air outlets
Fig. 127
Air vents Air distribution
CSymbolMain air output through out-
lets
1, 2

5

1, 2, 5

3, 4 Outlets
3 and
4 can be closed or opened
separately using the slats and the air flow di-
rected as required.
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Air conditioning* Controls Fig. 128
Air conditioning controls on the dash
panel. The air conditioning system only works when
the engine is running and the fan is switched
on.
–
Controls ››› Fig. 128 A and
C and control
B regulate the temperature, blower speed
and air distribution.
– To switch a function on or off, press the ap-
propriate button D or
E . When the func-
tion is activated, a red warning light on the
button is turned on.
To demist the windscreen: – Turn air distribution to  .–
Turn the fan control to one of the two levels
depending on the speed required.
– Rotate the temperature control to the de-
sired level of comfort.
– Close outlets 3 –
Open and turn outlets 4 towards side win-
dows.
Temperature selector ››› page 119
Blower control. There are four speed set-
tings for the blower. At low speed, it is
recommended to set the blower to a mini-
mum of 1 to improve the intake of fresh
air.
A B Air distribution control
››› page 119
Air recirculation button 
››› page 120
A/C button – Switches on the cooling
system ››› page 119 WARNING
For your safety, the windows should never be
fogged up or covered with snow or ice. This is
essential to ensure good visibility. Please fa-
miliarise yourself with the correct operation
of the heating and ventilation system, includ-
ing the demist/defrost functions for the win-
dows. C
D
E
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Note
Please consider the general notes. Vehicle interior heating or cooling system
Fig. 129
Air conditioning controls on the dash
panel. Interior heating
– Turn off the cooling system using the
››› Fig. 129 A/C button (the button light
turns off).
– Turn the temperature selector A to set the
desired temperature inside the vehicle.
– Turn the blower switch to any of the set-
tings 1-4.
– Set the air distribution control C to the air
flow configuration desired:  (towards the
windscreen),  (towards the chest),
 (towards the footwell) and
 (towards the
windscreen and footwell areas).
Interior cooling
– Turn on the cooling system using the A/C button (the button light
should light up).
– Turn the t
emperature control switch until
the desired interior temperature is reached.
– Turn the blower switch to any of the set-
tings 1-4. –
Set the air distribution control to the air
flow configuration desired:  (towards the
windscreen),  (towards the chest),
 (towards the footwell) and
 (towards the
windscreen and footwell areas).
Heating
Maximum heat output, which is needed to
defrost the windows quickly, is only available
when the engine has reached its operating
temperature. »
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Coolant system
When the air conditioning is switched on, the
temperature and the air humidity go down.
This way, if the outside humidity is extreme,
the air conditioning prevents the misting of
the windows and therefore, comfort is im-
proved.
If the air conditioning does not work, this
may be due to the following reasons:
● The engine is stationary.
● The fan blower is switched off.
● The outside temperature is lower than ap-
proximately +3 °C (+37 °F).
● The air conditioning system compressor
has been temporarily switched off because of
an increased engine coolant temperature.
● The air conditioner fuse is faulty.
● Another fault in the vehicle. Have the air
conditioning checked by a specialised work-
shop.
Air recirculation Air recirculation mode on
›››
Fig. 129  (a
lamp lights up on the button) prevents strong
odours or contaminated air from the outside air from entering in the vehicle, for example
when passing through a tunnel or in a traffic
jam.
When the outside temperature is low, air re-
circulation mode improves heating perform-
ance by heating air from the interior instead
of cold air from the outside.
When the outside temperature is high, air re-
circulation mode improves cooling perform-
ance by cooling air from the interior instead
of warm air from outside.
For safety reasons, the air recirculation
should not be switched on
when the air dis-
tribution control is set to the windscreen set-
ting  . WARNING
In air recirculation mode, no cold air from the
outside enters the vehicle interior. If the air
conditioner is switched off, the windows can
quickly mist over. Therefore, never leave the
air recirculation mode switched on for a long
time (risk of accident). Note
● When engaging reverse gear, the air recir-
culation is connected automatically to pre-
vent the entrance of exhaust gases in the ve-
hicle on travelling backwards. The control
lamp on the button  does not light up.
● If the temperature control is turned to the
coldest setting (blue point) and the A/C but- ton is on, the “Air recirculation” function is
automatically activated in order to cool the
vehicle faster using less energy, and its func-
tion control lamp will light up.
● If the function is not deactivated by press-
ing the button, it will deactivate after approx-
imately 20 minutes. Economic use of the air conditioning
When the air conditioning is switched on, the
compressor consumes engine power and has
influence on fuel consumption. Consider the
following points in order to have the system
operating in the minimum possible time.
● If the vehicle interior has overheated due to
an excessive solar radiation, it is best to
open the windows or doors to allow the hot
air to escape.
● While in motion, the air conditioning
should not be switched on if the windows or
the sunroof* are open.
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Climatronic* Controls Fig. 130
Climatronic controls on the dash panel. Read the additional information carefully
›››  page 21
The air conditioner only works when the en-
gine is running and the blower is on.
The functions will be switched on when its
buttons are pressed, turning on the air condi-
tioner if it was switched off, with the excep-
tion of button 17 (recirculation) When the
function is activated, a symbol is displayed
on the screen. Press the button again to
switch off the function.
To switch off the climatronic, press button 9until the segments in column
1 go off. After1 second has passed, press the button again
to switch off the display. WARNING
For your safety, the windows should never be
fogged up or covered with snow or ice. This is
essential to ensure good visibility. Please fa-
miliarise yourself with the correct operation
of the heating and ventilation system, includ-
ing the demist/defrost functions for the win-
dows. Note
Please consider the general notes. Automatic mode
In this mode, air temperature, air flow and
distribution are automatically adjusted so
that a comfortable temperature is attained as
quickly as possible, and then maintained.
Switching on automatic mode
– Press the AUTO button. It displays the indi-
cation ››› Fig. 130 3 .
– Press keys ››› Fig. 130 10 and
11 to adjust
the desired temperature inside the vehicle.
We recommend +22 °C (+72 °F). »
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