light Seat Ibiza SC 2011 Owner's manual

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If and when
Dipped/main beam headlights
Fig. 144 Dipped beam/
main beam, single head-
light
Fig. 145 Dipped beam/
main beam, single head-
light
– Raise the bonnet.
– Move the loop ⇒ fig. 144 1
in the direction of the arrow and
remove the cover. –
Remove the connector ⇒ fig. 145 2
from the bulb.
– Unclip the retainer spring ⇒ fig. 145 3
pressing inwards to the
right.
– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so that the rim of the
attachment plate is on the reflector cut-out.
– Fit the connector.
– Fit the cover and close the strap. Make sure that the gasket sits
well on the casing cover during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working. 
Side light
Fig. 146 Side lights
– Raise the bonnet. 
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230If and when
–Move the loop ⇒ fig. 144 1
in the direction of the arrow and
remove the cover.
– Remove the bulb holder 4
⇒ fig. 146 outwards.
– Replace the bulb by pulling it out and inserting the replace-
ment.
– Installation is done in the reverse order. 
Double headlight bulb change Double headlight
Fig. 147 Double head-
lights
Side lights
Main beam headlights
A
B
Dipped beam headlights
Turn signal lights

Side light
Fig. 148 Side lights
Fig. 149 Side lights 
C
D

231
If and when
– Raise the bonnet.
– Move the loop 1
in the direction of the arrow and remove the
cover ⇒ fig. 148.
– Remove connector ⇒ fig. 149 2
by pulling outward.
– Remove the bulb by pulling it out and fitting the new one.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
– Fit the cover and close the strap. Make sure that the gasket sits
well on the casing cover during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working. 
Main beam headlights
Fig. 150 Main beam
headlights
Fig. 151 Main beam
headlights
– Raise the bonnet.
– Move the loop 1
in the direction of the arrow and remove the
cover ⇒ fig. 150.
– Remove connector ⇒ fig. 151 2
by pulling outward.
– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so that it sits correctly
into the cut-out on the reflector.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
– Fit the cover and close the strap. Make sure that the gasket sits
well on the casing cover during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working. 
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232If and when
Dipped beam headlights
Fig. 152 Dipped beam
headlights
Fig. 153 Dipped beam
headlights
– Raise the bonnet.
– Move the loop ⇒ fig. 152 1
in the direction of the arrow and
remove the cover. –
Remove the connector ⇒ fig. 153 2
from the bulb.
– Unclip the retainer spring ⇒ fig. 153 3
pressing inwards to the
right.
– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so that the rim of the
attachment plate is on the reflector cut-out.
– Fit the connector.
– Fit the cover and close the strap. Make sure that the gasket sits
well on the casing cover during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working. 
Turn signal lights
Fig. 154 Turn signal
– Raise the bonnet. 

234If and when
Changing the bulbs of AFS headlights
AFS headlight bulbs
Fig. 155 AFS headlight
bulbs
Turn signal lights
Xenon headlight (dipped beam/main beam) 
Changing the xenon bulb
The procedure for changing the bulb is the same on both sides of the vehi-
cle.
WARNING
This type of bulb should be changed at a specialised workshop.

A
B
Turn signal light bulb
Fig. 156 Turn signal
– Raise the bonnet.
– Rotate the bulb holder ⇒ fig. 156 A
to the left and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb holder and rotating at
the same time to the left.
– Installation is done in the reverse order. 

235
If and when
Changing the fog light bulbs
Fog lights bulb
Fig. 157 Fog lights
Fig. 158 Fog lights –
Remove the bolt ⇒ fig. 157 A
from the fog light grill with a
screwdriver.
– Subsequently, unclip the clips situated on the contour of the
grill by making a small movement of the lever.
– Remove the bolts (3x) ⇒ fig. 158 B
to remove the fog light.
– Remove the metal clip situated on the upper part of the fog
light pulling towards the exterior of the vehicle ⇒ fig. 158 C
.
Remove the bulb holder
Fig. 159 Fog lights
– Extract the connector ⇒ fig. 159 A
from the bulb.
– Rotate the bulb holder ⇒ fig. 159 A
to the left and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb holder and rotating at
the same time to the left. 
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237
If and when
Changing the rear, side and interior light
bulbs
Rear pilot lights
Fig. 160 Left pilot light
Fig. 161 Right pilot light Turn signals
Side and brake
Position
Retro-fog light (left pilot light)
Reverse light (right pilot)
Note
In countries driving on the right (left-driving), both D and E headlights are
placed the other way round (Retro-fog light on driver side and reverse light
on passenger side). 
Access to rear pilot lights
Fig. 162 Access to tail
lights
– Open the tailgate.
– Turn the bolt in the direction of the arrow, by hand or with a
screwdriver ⇒ fig. 162. 
A
BCDE
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238If and when
–Remove the pilot light, by pulling it outwards. 
Changing bulbs on tail lights
Fig. 163 Changing bulbs
on tail lights
Fig. 164 Changing bulbs
on tail lights –
Remove the connector from housing A
⇒ fig. 162.
– Remove the bulb holder, separating it from the casing. To do
this, press tabs B
in the direction of the arrows
⇒ fig. 163.
– Once the bulb holder has been removed, press downwards in
the direction of the arrow 1
and at the same time, turn in the
direction of the arrow 2 ⇒ fig. 164. 
Side turn signal bulbs
Fig. 165 Side turn sig-
nals
– Press the turn signal to the left or to the right to remove the
bulb.
– Remove the bulb holder from the turn signal.
– Remove the failed bulb and replace with a new bulb. 

239
If and when
– Insert the bulb holder in the turn signal guide until it clicks into
place.
– First fit the turn signal in the opening in the chassis, fastening
the tabs 1
⇒ fig. 165, and then fit in the bulb as shown by the
arrow 2 ⇒ fig. 165. 
Number plate light
– Insert the flat part of a screwdriver into the special slot and re-
move the bulb.
– Remove the bulb holder, by turning it until it is free.
– Change the bulb.
– Replace the bulb holder, by turning it until it fits fully.
– Fit the light into the space and press until you hear a “click”. Interior light and front reading light
Fig. 166 Front reading
light
To remove the glass
– Insert a fine screwdriver between the casing and the glass
⇒ fig. 166.
– Carefully remove the glass, levering it to avoid possible dam-
age.
To replace the bulbs
– Pull the bulbs outwards.
– To remove the central bulb, hold and press to one side.
Assembly
– Proceed in the reverse order, pressing gently on the outer edge
of the side light. 
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240If and when
–First fit the glass with the fastening tabs over the frame of the
switch. Next press the front part until the two long tabs click on
the support. 
Additional brake light*
Given the difficulty involved in the replacement of this light it should be
done by the Technical Service. 
Luggage compartment light*
Fig. 167 Luggage com-
partment light
Fig. 168 Luggage com-
partment light
– Extract the tulip shaped fitting by pressing on the inside edge
of this -arrow- using the flat side of a screwdriver ⇒ fig. 167.
– Press the bulb sideways and remove it from its housing
⇒ fig. 168. 
Jump-starting
Jump leads
The jump lead must have a sufficient wire cross section. If the engine fails to start because of a discharged battery, the battery can
be connected to the battery of another vehicle to start the engine. 