ignition Seat Ibiza SC 2009 Owner's Guide

Lights and visibility
88Adaptive headlights* (for driving through bends)
When driving around bends, the headlights will light the
most important areas of the road.This 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 front of the
vehicle from being completely in the dark.
Note
The system operates from 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. They light up when the steering wheel is turned or the
indicators 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. 53 Cornering
lighting using self-direc-
tional headlights
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Lights and visibility
90Hazard warning lights

The hazard warning lights are used to draw the attention of
other road users to your vehicle in emergencies.
If your vehicle breaks down:
1. Park your vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic.
2. Press the button to switch on the hazard warning lights ⇒.
3. Switch the engine off.
4. Apply the handbrake.
5. On a manual gearbox engage 1st gear, and for an automatic move the selector lever to P.
6. Use the warning triangle to draw the attention of other road users to your vehicle. 7. Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.
You should switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users, for
instance when:•reaching the tail end of a traffic jam,•there is an emergency•your vehicle breaks down due to a technical fault,•you are towing another vehicle or your vehicle is being towed.
All indicators flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are
switched on. That is that the two indicator lamps
  and the indicator lamp
in the switch
 will flash at the same time. The hazard warning lights also
work when the ignition is switched off.
WARNING
•The risk of an accident increases if your vehicle breaks down. Always
use the hazard warning lights and a warning triangle to draw the attention
of other road users to your stationary vehicle.•Never park where the catalytic converter could come into contact with
inflammable materials under the vehicle, for example dry grass or spilt
petrol. This could start a fire!Note
•The batter y will run down if the hazard warn ing lights are left on for a long
time, even if the ignition is switched off.•The use of the hazard warning lights described here is subject to the rele-
vant statutory requirements.
Fig. 55 Centre console:
switch for hazard warning
lights
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Lights and visibility91
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Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
Indicator and main beam headlight lever
The indicator and main beam lever also operates the parking
lights and the headlight flasher.The indicator and main beam headlight lever has the following func-
tions:
Switching on the indicators
– Move the lever all the way up ⇒fig. 56 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 indicator 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. 56 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 headligh t 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 in the combi-instrument. The
warning lamp
 flashes when the indicators 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. Change the bulb.
Fig. 56 Indicator and
main beam headlight
lever
A1
A2A1
A2
A4
A3
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Lights and visibility
92•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.
•The headlight flasher comes on for as long as you pull the lever – even if
no other lights are switched on. The warning lamp
 then comes on in the
combi-instrument.
•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 ignition. If the lights are switched on, a
buzzer gives an audible warning while the driver door is open.•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.
Interior lightsFront interior light The switch ⇒fig. 57 is used to select the following positions:
Courtesy light position

Sliding switch in central position The interior lights are automatically
switched on when the vehicle is unlocked or the key removed from the igni-
tion lock And turn off approx. 20 seconds after closing the doors. The interior
lights are switched off when the vehicle is locked or when the ignition is
switched on.
Interior light switched on

Move the knob to the position
.
Interior light switched off O
Move the switch to position O ⇒fig. 57 .
Fig. 57 Interior roof trim:
front interior lights
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Lights and visibility93
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Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
Note
If not all the vehicle doors are closed, the interior lights will be switched off
after approx. 10 minutes, providing the key has been removed and the cour-
tesy light position selected. This prevents the battery from discharging.Front reading light*Switching on the reading light

Press the corresponding button ⇒fig. 58to switch on the reading light.
Switching the reading lights off

Press the corresponding button to switch the reading light off.
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. 59 .
The driver's sun visor has compartments for cards, and the passenger sun
visor has a vanity mirror with a cover*.
Fig. 58 Front reading
light
AB
Fig. 59 Sun visor on the
driver side
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Lights and visibility95
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Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
•Always note the corresponding warnings on ⇒page 186.Caution
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blades are not frozen to the
glass before using the wipers for the first time. If you switch on the wipers
when the wiper blades are frozen to the windscreen, you could damage both
the wiper blades and the wiper motor.
Note
•The windscreen wipers will only work when the ignition is switched on.•The heat output of the heated jets* is controlled automatically when the
ignition is switched on, depending upon the outside temperature.•In certain versions of vehicles with alarms, the windscreen wiper will only
work when the ignition is on and the bonnet closed.•When the intermittent wipe function is on, the intervals are directly
proportional to the speed. This way, the higher the vehicle speed the shorter
the intervals.
Rain sensor*
The rain sensor controls the frequency of the windscreen
wiper intervals, depending on the amount of rain.Switching on the rain sensor
– Move the windscreen wipe r lever into position ⇒fig. 61 .
– Move the control to the left or right to set the sensitivity of the rain sensor. Control to the right: highly sensitive. Control to the
left: less sensitive.The rain sensor is part of the interval wipe function. You will have to switch
t h e r a i n s e n s o r b a ck o n i f y o u s w i tch o f f t h e i g n i t i o n . T h i s is d o n e b y s wi t ch i n g
the wiper intermittent function off and back on.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 61 Windscreen wiper
leverA1
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96
Note•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. 62 . 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.
The wiper will continue to function for a short period if you switch
off whilst the wipers are in motion.
Switching on the windscreen wiper and washer system
– Press the lever fully forwards to position ⇒fig. 62 . 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.
– Release the lever. 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
•Worn and dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and safety levels while
driving.•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
•The rear window wiper will only work when the ignition is switched on.
Fig. 62 Windscreen wiper
and windscreen wash
lever: rear window wiper
A6
A6
A7
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Switching on anti-dazzle function
–Press button ⇒page 97, fig. 63 . Warning lamp is lit.Anti-dazzle function
The anti-dazzle function is activated every time the ignition is switched on.
The green indicator lamp lights up in the mirror housing.
When the anti-dazzle function is activated the interior mirror will darken auto-
matically according to the amount of light it receives (for example from the
headlights of a vehicle behind). The anti-dazzle function is cancelled if
reverse gear is engaged.
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 reaching the interior mirror.•If you have to stick any type of sticker on the windscreen, do not do so in
front of the sensors. Doing so could prevent 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 wing mirrors can be adjusted using the rotary knob in the
driver's door.Basic setting of wing mirrors
1. Turn knob ⇒fig. 64 to position L ( left exterior mirror ).
2. Turn the rotary knob to positi on 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 ⇒.
Heated wing mirrors*
–Press the demisting button
 ⇒ page 89, fig. 54
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Fig. 64 Wing mirror
controls
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Seats and stowage
110Ashtrays, cigarette lighter and power pointFront ashtrayOpening and closing the ashtray
– To open the ashtray, lift the cover ⇒fig. 80 .
– To close, push the cover down.
Emptying the ashtray
– Extract the ashtray and empty it.
WARNING
Never put paper in the ashtray. Hot ash could ignite the paper in the
ashtray and cause a fire.
Cigarette lighter– Press on the cigarette lighter ⇒ fig. 81 to activate it ⇒.
– Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly.
– Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the cigarette on the glowing coil.
WARNING
•Improper use of the cigarette lighter can lead to serious injuries or start
a fire.•Using the lighter carefully. Carelessness or negligence when using the
cigarette lighter can cause burns, risk of injury.•The lighter only works when the ignition is turned on or the engine is
running. To avoid the risk of fire, never leave children alone inside the
vehicle.
Fig. 80 Front ashtray
Fig. 81 Lighter
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Electrical power points* The 12 Volt cigarette lighter power point can also be used for other electrical
components with a power rating of up to 120 Watt. When the engine is
switched off, however, the vehicle battery will discharge. Further information
⇒page 168.
WARNING
The current power points and the connected accessories will only operate
when the ignition is on or when the engine is running. Improper use of the
sockets or electrical accessories can lead to serious injuries or cause a fire.
To avoid the risk of injury, never leave children alone inside the vehicle.
Note
•The use of electrical appliances with the engine switched off will cause a
battery discharge.
•Before using any electrical accessories, see the instructions on
⇒ page 168.Auxiliary audio input connection (AUX)*– Lift the AUX. cover ⇒fig. 83 .
– Insert the plug as far as possible (see radio manual).
Fig. 82 Front power point
Fig. 83 AUX connection
on the central console
(depending on the equip-
ment)
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