headlights Seat Ibiza SC 2015 Owner's manual

The essentials
Identifying a blown fuse
A f u
se i
s blown if its metal strip is ruptured
››› Fig. 59.
● Point a lamp at the fuse to see if it has
blown.
T

o replace a fuse
● Remove the fuse.
● Replace the blown fuse by one with an
identica
l amperage rating (same colour and
markings) and identical size.
● Replace the cover again or close the fuse
box lid.
B

ulbs
Bul
bs (12 V)
Light source used for each function
Double headlightsType
Dipped beam headlightsH7 Long Life
Main beam headlightsH7
Side lightsW5W Long Life
Turn signalPY 21W
Double headlightsType
DRL (day light)LEDa)
a)
In case of a LED failure, go to an authorised workshop to have
it replaced.
Single headlightType
Dipped/main beam headlightsH4 Long Life
Side lightsW5W Long Life
Turn signalPY 21W
DRL (day light)P21W SLL
Xenon/adaptive head-
lights*Type
Dipped/main beam headlightsD1S a)
Side lightsLEDb)
Turn signalPY 21W
DRL (day light)LEDb)
a)
This light should be changed by an Authorised Service.
b) In case of a LED failure, go to an authorised workshop to have
it replaced.
››› page 83 Action in the event of a punc-
t
ur
e
Wh

at to do first ●
Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface
and in a saf e p

lace as far away from traffic as
possible.
● Apply the handbrake.
● Switch on the hazard warning lights.
● Manual gearbox: select the 1s
t gear.
● Automatic gearbox: Move the sel
ector lever
to position P.
● If you are towing a trailer, unhitch it from
your v
ehicle.
● Have the vehicle tool kit* ›››

page 47 and
the spare wheel ›››
 page 76 ready.
● Observe the applicable legislation for each
countr
y (reflective vest, warning triangles,
etc.).
● All occupants should leave the vehicle and
wait in a s
afe place (for instance behind the
roadside crash barrier). WARNING
● Alw a

ys observe the above steps and pro-
tect yourself and other road users.
● If you change the wheel on a slope, block
the wheel on the oppo
site side of the car with
a stone or similar to prevent the vehicle from
moving. 45

The essentials
2. Connect one end of the re
d jump lead to
the positive + terminal of the vehicle
w ith the fl
at
battery A
› ››
Fig. 70
.
3.
Connect the other end of the red
jump
lead to the positive terminal + in the ve-
hic l
e pr
oviding assistance B .
4. For vehicles without Start-Stop system:
connect
one end of

the black jump lead to
the negative terminal – of the vehicle
pr o
v

iding the current B
› ››
Fig. 70
.
– F
or vehicles with Start-Stop system: con-
nect one end of
the black jump lead X to a
s uit
ab
le ground terminal, to a solid piece of
metal in the engine block, or to the engine
block itself ››› Fig. 71.
5. Connect the other end of the black
jump
lead X to a solid metal component bolted
t o the en
gine b
lock or to the engine block
itself of the vehicle with the flat battery.
Do not connect it to a point near the bat-
tery A .
6. Position the leads in such a way that they cannot
c

ome into contact with any moving
parts in the engine compartment.
Starting
7. Start the engine of the vehicle with the boostin
g battery and let it run at idling
speed. 8. Start the engine of the vehicle with the flat
batter
y and wait for 2 or 3 minutes until
the engine is running.
Removing the jump leads
9. Before you remove the jump leads, switch off the dipped be
am headlights if they are
switched on.
10.Turn on the heater blower and heated rear window in the
vehicle with the flat battery.
This helps minimise voltage peaks which
are generated when the leads are discon-
nected.
11.When the engine is running, disconnect the lea
ds in reverse order to the details
given above.
Make sure the battery clamps have sufficient
metal-to-metal contact with the battery termi-
nals.
If the engine fails to start, switch off the start-
er after about 10 seconds and try again after
about a minute. WARNING
● Ple a

se note the safety warnings referring to
working in the engine compartment
›››  page 201, Working in the engine
compartment.
● The battery providing assistance must have
the same v
oltage as the flat battery (12 V)
and approximately the same capacity (see imprint on battery). Failure to comply could
re
s

ult in an explosion.
● Never use jump leads when one of the bat-
teries
is frozen. Danger of explosion! Even af-
ter the battery has thawed, battery acid could
leak and cause chemical burns. If a battery
freezes, it should be replaced.
● Keep sparks, flames and lighted cigarettes
awa
y from batteries, danger of explosion.
Failure to comply could result in an explo-
sion.
● Observe the instructions provided by the
manufact
urer of the jump leads.
● Do not connect the negative cable from the
other vehic
le directly to the negative terminal
of the flat battery. The gas emitted from the
battery could be ignited by sparks. Danger of
explosion.
● Do not attach the negative cable from the
other vehic
le to parts of the fuel system or to
the brake line.
● The non-insulated parts of the battery
clamp
s must not be allowed to touch. The
jump lead attached to the positive battery
terminal must not touch metal parts of the ve-
hicle, this can cause a short circuit.
● Position the leads in such a way that they
cannot c
ome into contact with any moving
parts in the engine compartment.
● Do not lean on the batteries. This could re-
sult
in chemical burns. » 53

EmergenciesNo.Consumer/Amps
3Power C63 (30 Power)30
4PTC Relay (Engine glow)50
5Left pillar connector A pin 22 (motor
for closing window on driver's side)30
6For closing back left window (motor)30
7Horn20
9Panoramic roof30
10Active suspension7.5
11Headlight washer system relay30
12MIB display5
13(RL-15) SIDO Kl.15 supply (inputs 29
and 55)30
14
Removing ignition key, diagnostics,
headlight lever (flashers), switching
on dipped /side beams (rotating
lights)
7.5
15Air and heat control (supply)7.5Automatic gearbox lever
16Instrument panel5
17Dwa Sensor, Alarm horn7.5
23Dual windscreen cleaner pump7.5
24Engine heater, heating control box
(supply)30
2612V Relay socket5
No.Consumer/Amps
27Rear window wiper motor15
28Lighter20
29Airbag control unit, airbag deactiva-
tion warning lamp10
30
Reverse, Mirror joysticks, RKA, switch-
ing on heated seats, int. pressure A.C,
heating A.C. controls (supply), electro-
chromic mirror, PDC control, switching
on front and rear fog lights (rotating
lights).
7.5
31Petrol gauge5
32
AFS headlights, headlight regulator
(signal and adjustment), LWR Cent, di-
agnostics, front headlight lever
(switch on), Dimmer (headlight adjust-
ment)
7.5
33Start-Stop relay, clutch sensor5
34Heated jets5
35Additional diagnostics10
36Heated seats10
37Soundaktor control feed, GRA feed,
Kühlerlüfter central feed5
38Right hand lights A/66 feed40
39ABS Pump (rear battery)40
41Heated rear window30
42Passenger side window controls30
No.Consumer/Amps
43Rear right window control30
44Reversing camera10
45Windscreen wiper feed lever, diagnos-
tics10
46Additional electric socket for luggage
compartment20
47ABS Ventil (rear battery)25
49
EKP TDI relay (fuel pump feed)30
EKP MPI relay (fuel pump feed)20
TFSI pump gauge control15
50Multimedia Radio (power supply)20
51Heated mirrors10
53Rain sensor5
5430 ZAS (ignition switch)5
55Heated seats10
Control box 2
No.Consumer/Amps
1Lambda sensors15
2
Vacuum pump motor20
Pre-wired motor (coolant pump, varia-
ble valve distributor, active carbon
solenoid valve filter, pressure valve,
secondary air inlet valve)
10
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Fuses and bulbs
Fuse arrangement in engine compart-
ment Read the additional information carefully
›› ›
 page 44
Only replace fuses with a fuse of the same
amperage (same colour and markings) and
size.
No.Consumer/Amps
1Fan, condenser40
TK8 fan, condenser50
2Glow plugs50
3ABS Pump40
EMBOX2-13 (TA8)20
4PTC glow phase 250
5PTC glow phase 350
6BDM, 30 ReF5
7MSG (KL30)7.5
8Windscreen wipers30
9Automatic gear box control, AQ 160
Control box30
10ABS Ventil25
EMBOX2-11 (TA8)5
No.Consumer/Amps
12
Injectors
10TDI fuel metering adjuster, TA8 ex-
haust temperature sensor
13Servo sensor5
14coolant pump high/low temperature,
gauge (relay EKP)10
1550 controls motor diag5
16Starter motor30
17Controls motor (MSG KL87)20
18PTC Relays, TOG sensor, engine
valves, PWM fan10
19Interior AUX Fuses30
20Glow plug relay, Heizrohr5
Ignition coil20 Changing bulbs
Gener al

notes Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 45
Before changing any bulb, first turn off the
failed device. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with
your bar

e hands. The fingerprints left on the
glass will vaporise as a result of the heat gen-
erated by the bulb, reducing bulb life and
causing condensation on the reflector sur-
face, thus reducing effectiveness.
A bulb must only be replaced by one of the
same type. The type is indicated on the bulb,
either on the glass part or on the base.
Xenon headlights
With this type of headlight, the user can re-
place the turn signal bulb. Replacement of
the dipped/main beam bulb must be done by
Technical Services, given that complex ele-
ments must be removed from the vehicle and
the automatic control system that incorpo-
rates it must be reset.
The Xenon bulbs discharge 2.5 times the
light flux and have an average lifespan of 5
times more than that of halogen bulbs, this
means that, except due to unusual circum-
stances, there is no need to change the bulbs
for the whole life of the vehicle. WARNING
● Tak e p

articular care when working on com-
ponents in the engine compartment if the en-
gine is warm, there is a risk of burns.
● Bulbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The
glas
s can break when you touch the bulb,
causing injury. » 83
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Fuses and bulbs
– Ins
t
allation involves all of the above steps
in reverse sequence.
Dipped/main beam headlights and
side light Fig. 94
Single headlight. Fig. 95
Dipped beam/main beam and side
light of
the s

ingle headlight. Remove the cover
– Raise the bonnet.
– Move the loop ›
››

Fig. 94 1 in the direction
of the arr
o
w and remove the cover.
Changing the dipped/main beam headlight – Remove connector ›››
Fig. 95 3 from the
b u
l
b.
– Unclip the retainer spring ›››
Fig. 95 2 pressing inwards to the right.
– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so
th at
the lug on the b

ase fits into the recess
on the reflector.
– Fit the connector.
– Fit the cover and close the strap. Make sure
that the g

asket sits well on the casing cover
during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
Changin
g the side light
– Extract the bulb holder ›››
Fig. 95 4 out-
w ar
d
s.
– Remove the bulb by pulling it out and fit-
ting the new one.
– Ins

tallation involves all of the above steps
in rever
se sequence.
– Fit the cover and close the strap. Make sure
that the g

asket sits well on the casing cover
during the operation. –
Check whether the new b
ulb is working.
Double headlight bulb change Pos
ition of the bulbs Fig. 96
Double headlight. Side lights
M
ain be
am he

adlights
Dipped beam headlights
Turn signal
DRL (LED day light)
A B
C
D
E
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Emergencies
Side light and main beam Fig. 97
Double headlight. Fig. 98
Side light and main beam headlights. Remove the cover
– Raise the bonnet.
– Move the loop 1 in the direction of the ar-
r o
w and r
emove the cover ››› Fig. 97. Changing the side light
– Remove connector ›››
Fig. 98 2 by pulling
outw ar
d.
– R
emove the bulb by pulling it out and fit-
ting the new one.
– Ins

tallation involves all of the above steps
in rever
se sequence.
– Fit the cover and close the strap. Make sure
that the g

asket sits well on the casing cover
during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
Changin
g the main beam bulb
– Remove connector ›››
Fig. 98 3 by pulling
outw ar
d.
– Extr
act the bulb and fit the replacement so
that it
sits correctly into the cut-out on the
reflector.
– Installation involves all of the above steps
in rever

se sequence.
– Fit the cover and close the strap. Make sure
that the g

asket sits well on the casing cover
during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working. Dipped beam headlight
Fig. 99
Double headlight. Fig. 100
Dipped beam headlights. –
Raise the bonnet.
– Move the loop ››
›
Fig. 99 1 in the direction
of the arr
o
w and remove the cover.
– Remove connector ›››
Fig. 100 2 from the
b u
l
b.
86

Operation
WARNING
● Alw a
ys drive according to the road weather
conditions, the terrain and traffic. Driving rec-
ommendations should never lead to illegal
manoeuvres in surrounding traffic.
● The diesel engine particulate filter may
reac
h extremely high temperatures; in this
case the vehicle should be parked so that it
does not enter into contact with highly flam-
mable materials underneath the vehicle. Oth-
erwise there is a risk of fire. Engine oil pressure
If this warning lamp
 is
r
ed 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 206.
If the warning lamp flashes although the oil
level is correct, stop driving. Do not even run
the engine at idle speed! Obtain technical as-
sistance.
Checking the oil level 
If the warning lamp is yellow  the engine
oil level should be checked as soon as possi-
ble. Top up the oil ›››
page 206 at the next
opportunity. Oil level sensor faulty* 
If the
 y

ellow 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.
Lamp fault*  The  warning lamp lights up when there is
a f
au

lt on the turn signals, headlights, side
lights and fog lights.
Windscreen washer fluid*  This warning lamp lights up to indicate that
the w
ind
s

creen washer level is very low.
This serves as a reminder to fill up the reser-
voir at the earliest opportunity ›››
page 209.
Rear fog light*  The warning lamp  lights
up when the r
e
ar
fog light is switched on. For further informa-
tion see ›››
page 123. Anti-lock brake system (ABS)* The control lamp
 lights up for a f
ew sec-
onds when the ignition is switched on. It
goes out again after the system has run
through an automatic test sequence.
There is a fault in the ABS if:
● The control lamp  does not
light up when
the ignition is switched on.
● The control lamp does not go out again af-
ter a few sec
onds.
● The control lamp lights up when the vehicle
is mo

ving.
The vehicle can still be braked in the normal
way, without the ABS function. Take the vehi-
cle to a specialised workshop as soon as
possible. For further information on the ABS
see the ›››
page 171.
If there is a fault in the ABS, the ESC* and the
tyre pressure control lamp will also light up.
Brake system fault
If the ABS warning lamp  lights up together
with the brake warning lamp , there is a
fault in the ABS function and in the brake
system ››› .
102

Instruments and warning/control lamps
WARNING
● When the tyr e pr
essure control lamp lights
up, reduce speed immediately and avoid any
sudden turning or braking manoeuvre. 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 (e.g. when
driving in a s
porty manner, in winter condi-
tions or on a dirt track) the tyre control lamp
may light up belatedly or may function incor-
rectly. Note
If the battery is disconnected, the yellow
warnin g l

amp  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
thi
s
w

arning lamp lights up. This is necessary
when the automatic gearbox* selector lever
is moved out of the positions P or N.Fuel Reserve/Level
 It lights up when only 7 litres of fuel remain
in the tank, and an
ac

oustic signal* also
sounds. It reminds you to fuel up the fuel
tank as soon as possible ››› page 199.
Main beam headlights  The control lamp
 lights up when the m ain
be
ams are on or when the headlight flasher
is operated.
For further information see ›››
page 125.
Electromechanical steering*  The control lamp should light up for a few
sec
ond
s

when the ignition is switched on. It
should go out once the engine is started.
For further information on steering see
››› page 152. 
It lights up red
The electromechani-
cal steering is dam-
aged.Have the steering checked im-
mediately by a specialised work-
shop. 
It lights up yellow
Electromechanical
steering operation
is limited.Have the steering checked im-
mediately by a specialised work-
shop.
If the yellow warning lamp does
not light up again after the en-
gine is restarted and the vehicle
has travelled a short distance,
you do not need to take it to a
specialised workshop.
The 12-volt battery
was disconnected
and has been recon-
nected.Take the vehicle for a short run
at 15-20 km/h (9-12 mph). 
It flashes yellow
The steering column
is tight.Turn the wheel a little to both
sides.
The steering column
does not unlock or
lock.Remove the key from the ignition
and switch the ignition back on.
If necessary, check the messag-
es displayed on the instrument
panel display.
Do not drive on if
the steering
column remains locked after the
ignition has been switched on.
Seek specialist assistance. WARNING
If the warning lamps and the corresponding
mes s

ages are ignored when they light up, the
vehicle may stall in traffic and cause acci-
dents and severe injuries. » 105
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Advice
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Emergencies
Safety

Operation
and to ensure that other road users are able
to see
y
ou. Always use your dipped beam
headlights if it is dark or if visibility is poor. Note
● The dip ped beam he

adlights will only work
with the ignition on. The side lights come on
automatically when the ignition is turned off.
● If the lights are left on after the key has
been taken out
of the ignition lock, an audi-
ble warning sounds while the driver door re-
mains open. This is a reminder to switch the
lights off.
● The rear fog light is so bright that it can
dazzl
e drivers behind you. You should use
the rear fog light only when visibility is very
poor.
● The use of the lighting described here is
subj
ect to the relevant statutory require-
ments. Automatic lighting*
Activation
– Rotate the switch to the   po
s
ition, this
indication will light up.
Deactivation
– Turn the light switch to . Automatic lighting
If autom

atic headlight control is switched on,
dipped beam headlights are automatically
switched on by a photosensor if you drive in-
to a tunnel, for example. WARNING
● Ev en if

the automatic headlight control is
switched on, the dipped beam headlights will
not be switched on with fog. Therefore, the
dipped beam must be switched on manually. Note
● For tho se

vehicles with the automatic head-
light system, when the key is removed from
the ignition, the audible warning will only
sound if the light knob is in position  or .
● If the daylight driving automatic light func-
tion is sw
itched on, the front fog lights or
rear fog light cannot be switched on in addi-
tion.
● The use of the lighting described here is
subj
ect to the relevant statutory require-
ments.
● Do not put stickers on the windscreen in
front of
the sensor. This may cause disrup-
tions or faults in the automatic lighting sys-
tem.
● The rain sensor switches on the dipped
beam hea
dlights when the windscreen wipers
have been operating continuously for a few
seconds and it switches the lights off when the continuous or interval wipe is switched
off f
or some minut

es. Daytime running lights


›› ›

table on page 2
The daytime running lights are enabled auto-
matically when the ignition is switched on.
Daytime running lights are signalling devices
for improving road safety. The lights are built
into the headlights and come on each time
the ignition is turned on if the light switch is
in position 0 or . It is automatically
switched off when the dipped beam lights
are turned on. WARNING
The side lights or daytime driving lights are
not bright enough t

o illuminate the road
ahead and to ensure that other road users are
able to see you.
● Always use your dipped beam head lights if
it is
raining or if visibility is poor.
● The rear lights do not come on with the
daytime driv
ing light. A vehicle which does
not have the rear lights on may not be visible
to other drivers in the darkness, if it is rain-
ing or in conditions of poor visibility. 124

Lights and visibility
Note
See legal requirements for each country. Instrument and switch lighting, head-
light r
an
ge control Fig. 134
Dash panel: headlight range control Instrument and switch lighting
The lightin
g l
ev

el of instruments, controls
and displays can be adjusted through the in-
fotainment system with the CAR button and
the S
ETUP function button
››
›

 page 24.
The instrument lighting (some dials and nee-
dles), the centre console lighting and the
lighting of the displays are regulated by a
photodiode incorporated in the instrument
panel.
The instrument lighting (needles) is switched
on when the ignition is on and the light is
off. The instrument lighting is dimmed auto- matically as the daylight starts to fade. It
goes

out completely when ambient light is
very low. This function is intended to remind
the driver to switch on the dipped beam
headlights in good time when light condi-
tions become poor.
Headlight range control
By using the electrical headlight range con-
trol you can adjust the headlight range to the
load level that is being carried in the vehicle
››› Fig. 134. This way, it is possible to avoid
dazzling oncoming traffic more than necessa-
ry. At the same time, by using the correct
headlight settings, the driver has the best
possible lighting for the road ahead.
The headlights can only be adjusted when
the dipped beam is switched on. Turn the
wheel downwards to lower the headlight
beam from the basic setting 0.
Dynamic headlight range control
Vehicles with gas discharge bulbs (xenon
bulbs) are equipped with dynamic headlight
range control. When you switch on the lights,
their range regulates itself according to the
vehicle load.
Vehicles with gas discharge bulbs do not
have headlight range control. Turn signal and main beam lever Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

 page 22
Parking lights
● Switch the ignition off and remove the key
from the lock.
● Mo

ve the turn signal lever up or down to
turn the right or l
eft-hand parking lights on,
respectively.
Convenience turn signals
For the convenience turn signals, move the
lever as far as possible upwards or down-
wards and release the lever. The turn signal
will flash three times.
The convenience turn signals are activated
and deactivated in the Easy Connect system
via the  key and the
Set
up function button
› ›
›

page 107.
In vehicles that do not have the correspond-
ing menu, this function can be deactivated in
a specialised workshop. WARNING
The main beam can dazzle other drivers. Risk
of ac c

ident! Never use the main beam head-
lights or the headlight flasher if they could
dazzle other drivers. » 125
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Safety