wipers SEAT IBIZA SC 2017 User Guide

Lights and visibility
Visibility He at
ed r
ear window  Fig. 128
Centre console: heated rear window
sw it
c

h. The heated rear window only works when the
en
gine i
s

running. When it is switched on, a
lamp lights up on the switch.
After approximately 8 minutes, the heating
device of the rear window switches off auto-
matically. For the sake of the environment
The heated rear window should be switched
off a s

soon as the glass is demisted. By sav-
ing electrical power you can also save fuel. Note
To avoid possible damage to the battery, an
autom atic

temporary disconnection of this function is possible, coming back on when
norma
l

operating conditions are re-establish-
ed. Sun visors
Fig. 129
Sun visor on the driver side. The sun visors for the driver and the front
p
a
s

senger can be pulled out of their central
supports and turned towards the doors in the
direction of the arrow ››› Fig. 129. Never pull
them downwards.
The driver sun visor has compartments for
cards, and the passenger sun visor has a
vanity mirror with a cover*. Note
Incorrect use of the sun visor (e.g. pulling
them down w

ards once they are open) may re-
sult in broken hinges. This damage is not cov-
ered by the vehicle warranty. Windscreen wiper and rear win-
do
w w
iper sy

stems
Control lamp* 
It lights up
Windscreen wiper fluid level too low
This serves as a reminder to fill up the reser-
voir at
the e

arliest opportunity ››› page 207.
Windscreen wipers Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 23 WARNING
● Worn and dir ty

wiper blades reduce visibili-
ty and safety levels while driving.
● In cold conditions you should not use the
wash/w
ipe system unless you have warmed
the windscreen with the heating and ventila-
tion system. The windscreen washer fluid
could otherwise freeze on the windscreen and
obscure your view of the road.
● Always note the corresponding warnings
›››

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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
WARNING
The rain sensor* may not detect enough rain
to sw it
ch on the wipers.
● If necessary, switch on the wipers manually
when water on the w
indscreen obstructs visi-
bility. CAUTION
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper
bl a

des are not frozen to the glass before us-
ing the wipers for the first time. If you switch
on the windscreen wipers when the wiper
blades are frozen to the windscreen, you
could damage both the wiper blades and the
wiper motor. Note
● The wind s

creen wipers will only work when
the ignition is switched on.
● The heat output of the heated jets* is con-
trol
led automatically when the ignition is
switched on, depending upon the outside
temperature.
● In certain versions of vehicles with alarms,
the winds
creen wiper will only work in inter-
val/rain sensor mode when the ignition is on
and the bonnet closed.
● When the interval wipe function is on, the
interv
als are directly proportional to the
speed. This way, the higher the vehicle speed
the shorter the intervals. ●
If y

ou stop the vehicle with the windscreen
wiper in position 1 or 2, it will automatically
change to a lower position speed. The set
speed will be resumed when the vehicle pulls
away.
● The windscreen will be wiped again after
appro
ximately five seconds once the “auto-
matic wash/wipe system” has been activa-
ted, provided the vehicle is moving (drip func-
tion). If you activate the wipers less than 3
seconds after the drip function, a new wash
sequence will begin without performing the
last wipe. For the “drip” function to work
again, you have to turn the ignition off and
then on again.
● Do not put stickers on the windscreen in
front of
the rain sensor*. This may cause sen-
sor disruption or faults. Rear window wiper
Fig. 130
Windscreen wiper lever: rear window
w iper
. Switching on the interval wipe
– Press the lever forward to position 6 ›››
Fig. 130. The w
iper w
ill wipe the window
approximately every 6 seconds.
Switching off the interval wipe function
– Pull the lever back from position 6 toward
the s t
eerin

g wheel. The wiper will continue
to function for a short period if you switch
off whilst the wipers are in motion.
Switching on the window wiper and washer
system – Press the lever fully forwards to position 7 ›››
Fig. 130 . The w iper and w
asher operate
at the same time. The rear window wash
system will function as long as you hold the
lever in this position.
– Release the lever. The washer system stops
and the wiper s

continue until the end of
the cycle.
– Move the lever towards the steering wheel
to swit

ch off. WARNING
● Worn and dir ty

wiper blades reduce visibili-
ty and safety levels while driving.
● Always note the corresponding warnings
›››

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Lights and visibility
CAUTION
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper
bl a
de 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 re ar w

indow wiper will only work when
the ignition is switched on.
● Depending on the version of the model,
when you en
gage reverse gear and with the
headlight wiper activated, this can start a
wipe. Headlight washer*
The headlight washers clean the headlight
l
en
se

s.
The headlight washers are activated auto-
matically when the windscreen washer is
used and the window wiper lever is pulled to-
wards the steering wheel for at least 1.5 sec-
onds – provided the dipped beam headlights
or main beams are switched on. Clean off
stubborn dirt (insects, etc.) from the head-
lights at regular intervals, for instance when
filling the fuel tank. Note
● To en s

ure that the headlight washers work
properly in winter, keep the nozzle holders in
the bumper free of snow and remove any ice
with a de-icer spray.
● To remove water, the windscreen wipers
wil
l be activated from time to time, the head-
light washers will be activated every three cy-
cles. Rear view mirrors
Int erior mirr
or It is dangerous to drive if you cannot see
c
l
e

arly through the rear window.
Interior mirror with automatic anti-dazzle
function*
The anti-dazzle function is activated every
time the ignition is switched on.
When the anti-dazzle function is enabled, the
interior rear vision mirror will darken auto-
matically according to the amount of light it
receives. The anti-dazzle function is cancel-
led if reverse gear is engaged. Note
● The autom atic

anti-dazzle function will only
work properly if the sun blind* for the rear window is retracted and there are no other
ob
j

ects preventing light from reaching the in-
terior rear vision mirror.
● If you have to stick any type of sticker on
the winds
creen, do not do so in front of the
sensors. Doing so could prevent the anti-daz-
zle function from working well or even from
working at all. Folding in the exterior mirrors man-
ual
ly The exterior mirrors of the vehicle may be fol-
ded in. F
or thi
s, pr

ess the mirror housing to-
wards the vehicle. Note
Before washing the vehicle with an automatic
car w a

sh, fold in the exterior mirrors to avoid
damage. 125
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Driving
It is possible, however, to set the blower
s peed t
o s
uit requirements.
● Turn control 10
› ››
Fig. 155
c
ounter-clock-
wise (to lower the speed) or clockwise (to in-
crease the speed).
Climatronic will switch off when the blower
switches off. WARNING
Read and observe the safety warnings ›››
in
Genera l
notes on page 137. Windscreen defrost
Switching on windscreen defrosting
●
Press the button 

12
› ›
›

Fig. 155.
Switching off windscreen defrosting
● Press button 
12
› ›
›

Fig. 155 several
times or press the AUTO button.
The t emper
at
ure is regulated automatically.
The air output is increased from vents 1 and
2 ›››
page 138. Driving
Ad dr
e

ss
Introduction The power steering is not hydraulic but elec-
tromec
h

anical. The advantage of this steer-
ing is that it foes not need flexible hydraulic
pipes, hydraulic oil, pump, filter or other
parts. The electromechanical system saves
fuel. Whereas a hydraulic system needs con-
tinuous oil pressure, electromechanical
steering only needs power when it is used.
In vehicles with electromechanical steering,
the assisted steering function automatically
adjusts according to vehicle speed, steering
wheel torque and wheel orientation. The
power steering only works when the engine
is running. WARNING
If the power steering does not work, you will
need much mor e s

trength to turn the wheel.
This has a considerable effect on vehicle
safety.
● The power steering only works when the
engine is
running.
● Never allow the vehicle to move when the
engine is
switched off.
● Never remove the key from the ignition
while the
vehicle is moving. The steering lock could be engaged and vehicle steering would
not w
ork. Note
The ignition of the vehicle being towed must
be sw itc

hed on to prevent the steering wheel
from locking and also to allow the use of the
turn signals, horn, windscreen wipers and
washers. Control lamp
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. 
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.See a specialised workshop im-
mediately and have the steering
checked.
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.
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Advice
Before opening the bonnet ensure that the
w ind
s
creen wipers are in rest position. WARNING
Hot coolant can scald!
● Never open the bonnet if you see steam,
smoke or c oo

lant escaping from the engine
compartment.
● Wait until no more steam, smoke or coolant
is emitt
ed from the bonnet, then carefully
open the bonnet.
● When working in the engine compartment,
alwa
ys observe the safety warnings
››› page 198. Closing the bonnet
–
Slightly lift the bonnet.
– Release the bonnet stay and replace it in its
sup
por

t.
– At a height of approximately 30 cm let it fall
so it lock

s.
If the bonnet does not close, do not press
downwards. Open it again and let it fall as
mentioned above. WARNING
If the bonnet is not closed properly, it could
open whil e

you are driving and completely obscure your view of the road. Risk of acci-
dent.
●
Af t

er closing the bonnet, always check that
it is
properly secured. The bonnet must be
flush with the surrounding body panels.
● If you notice that the bonnet latch is not se-
cured when the
vehicle is moving, stop the
vehicle immediately and close the bonnet
properly. Risk of accident. 200

Index
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 ch
an
ging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
new tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210, 211, 213
useful life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
with directional tread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
with directional tread pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Tyre tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Tyre wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
U Unfastening the seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 64
Unlocking and locking by remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
with the central lock button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Unlocking manually rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Upholstery: cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
USB/AUX-IN input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
V Vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Vehicle data sticker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
raising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43, 207 assisted starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
connecting and disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
disconnect and connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
electrolyte level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
winter conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Vehicle care
winds creen wipers service position . . . . . . . . . 54
Vehicle documentation compartment . . . . . . . . 130
Vehicle interior heating or cooling system . . . . . 141
Vehicle interior monitoring and anti-tow system activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Vehicle paint code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Vehicle paintwork Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
products for vehicle maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 189
Vehicle seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
vehicle tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Vehicle tools housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Vehicle underbody protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Vehicle washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Ventilation slits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
W Warning and control lamp cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Warning and control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 audible warning signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
engine management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
engine pre-heating/fault system . . . . . . . . . . . 168
instrument panel display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Warning and indication lamps airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 Warning messages
red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
y
ellow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Warning symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 see also Warning and control lamps . . . . . . . . . 98
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Washing care of the vehicle exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 high pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Wheel balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 anti-theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
loosening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Wheel cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210, 218 anti-theft bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
new wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
removing and fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
wheel cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Windows electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 114
removing ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Window wiper blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Windscreen and rear window wiper blades . . . . . 78
Windscreen defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43, 123
Windscreen washer fluid control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
242

Index
Windscreen washer water chec
k
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
filling amounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Windscreen wiper blades cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 123 lifting the wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
replacing the wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
service position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Winter conditions battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
thawing windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Winter tyres sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
X XDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
243