height Seat Ibiza ST 2010 User Guide

Seats and storage compartments
112On split rear seats
11) the backrest and cushion can be lowered and raised
respectively in two sections.
WARNING
•Please be careful when folding back the backrest! Injuries can be
caused if the seat height is adjusted without due care and attention.•Do no trap or damage seat belts when raising the backrest.•After raising the backrest, check it has engaged properly in position. Do
t h is by p u ll i n g o n t h e ce n t ral s e at b e l t o r d i re c t l y o n t h e b ack re s t a n d ch e ck
that the position lever is in the neutral position.•The three point automatic seat belt only works correctly when the back-
rest of the central seat is correctly engaged.
Storage compartmentStorage compartment on the front passenger side The compartment can be opened by pulling the lever ⇒fig. 74 .
Passenger side storage compartment with air cooling*
– Open the storage compartment.
– Turn the cooling on or off with the rotary knob.
WARNING
Always keep the storage compartment cover closed while the vehicle is in
motion in order to reduce the risk of injury caused by a sudden braking or
by an accident.
11)Optional equipment
Fig. 74 Passenger side:
storage compartment
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Driving135
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
DrivingSteeringAdjusting the steering wheel position
The height and reach of the steering wheel can be freely
adjusted to suit the driver.– Adjust the driver seat to the correct position.
– Push the lever under the steering column ⇒fig. 102 down
⇒ .
– Adjust the steering wheel until the correct position is set ⇒fig. 102 .
– Then push the lever up again firmly ⇒.
WARNING
•Incorrect use of the steering column adjustment function and an incor-
rect seating position can result in serious injury.•To avoid accidents, the steering column should be adjusted only when
the vehicle is stationary.•Adjust the driver seat or steering whee l so that there is a distance of at
least 25 cm between the steering wheel and your chest ⇒fig. 102. If you
fail to observe the minimum distance, the airbag will not protect you. Risk
of fatal injury.•If your physical constitution does not allow you to maintain the
minimum distance of 25 cm, contact an Authorised Service Centre. The
Authorised Service Centre will help you to decide if special specific modifi-
cations are necessary.•If you adjust the steering wheel so that it points towards your face, the
driver airbag will not protect you properly in the event of an accident. Make
sure that the steering wheel points towards your chest.•When driving, always hold the steering wheel with both hands on the
outside of the ring at the 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock positions. Never hold the
steering wheel at the 12 o’clock position, or in any other manner (e.g. in
the centre of the steering wheel, or on the inside of the rim). In such cases,
if the airbag is triggered, you may sustain injuries to the arms, hands and
head.
Fig. 102 Steering column
height adjustment
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Driving and the environment169
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
•The use of water-soluble paintsDriving abroadObservationsTo drive abroad, the following must be taken into consideration:•Fo r v eh icles f it te d wit h a ca ta lyt ic co nv er ter e nsur e that unleade d pe tr ol is
available for the journey. See the chapter “Refuelling”. Automobile organisa-
tions will have information about service station networks selling unleaded
fuel.•In some countries, it is possible that your vehicle model is not sold, and
therefore spare parts are not available or the Authorised Services can only
carry out limited repairs.
SEAT importers and distributors will gladly provide information about the
technical preparations that you vehicle requires and also about necessary
maintenance and repair possibilities.Adhesive strips for headlightsIf you have to drive a right-hand drive vehicle in a left-hand drive country, or
vice versa, the asymmetric dipped beam headlights will dazzle oncoming
traffic.
To prevent dazzling, you must apply stickers to certain parts of the headlight
lenses. Further information is available at your Authorised Service Centre.
In vehicles with adaptive headlights, the rotation system must previously be
disconnected. To do this, please go to a specialised workshop.
Trailer towingWhat do you need to bear in mind when towing a trailer?Your vehicle may be used to tow a trailer when fitted with the correct equip-
ment.
If the car is supplied with a factory-fitted towing bracket it will already have
the necessary technical modifications and meet the statutory requirements
for towing a trailer. If you wish to retrofit a towing bracket, consult
⇒ page 183.
Connectors
Your vehicle is fitted with a 12-pin connector for the electrical connection
between the trailer and the vehicle.
If the trailer has a 7-pin plug you will need to use an adapter cable. This is
available in any SEAT dealer.
Trailer weight / drawbar load
Never exceed the authorised trailer weight. If you do not load the trailer up to
the maximum permitted trailer weight, you can then climb correspondingly
steeper slopes.
The maximum trailer weights listed are only applicable for altitudes up to
1000 m above sea level. With increasing altitude the engine power and there-
fore the vehicle’s climbing ability are impaired because of the reduced air
density. The maximum trailer weight has to be reduced accordingly. The
weight of the vehicle and trailer combination must be reduced by 10% for
every 1000 m of height. The gross combination weight is the actual weight of
the laden vehicle plus the actual weight of the laden trailer. When possible,
operate the trailer with the maximum permitted drawbar load on th e ba ll jo int
of the towing bracket, but do not exceed the specified limit.
The figures for trailer weights and drawbar loads that are given on the data
plate of the towing bracket are for certification purposes only. The correct
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Checking and refilling levels
190Opening the bonnet
The bonnet is released from inside the vehicle.
Before opening the bonnet ensure that the windscreen wipers are in
rest position.
– To release the bonnet, pull the lever under the dash panel
⇒page 190, fig. 124 in the direction indicated (arrow). The
bonnet will be released by a spring action ⇒.
– Lift the bonnet using the release lever (arrow) and open the bonnet.
– Release the bonnet stay and secure it in fixture designed for this
in the bonnet.
WARNING
Hot coolant can scald!•Never open the bonnet if you see steam, smoke or coolant escaping
from the engine compartment.•Wait until no more steam, smoke or coolant is emitted from the bonnet,
then carefully open the bonnet.•When working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety
warnings ⇒page 188.
Closing the bonnet– Slightly raise the bonnet
– Release the bonnet stay and replace it in its support.
– At a height of about 30 cm let it fall so it is locked.
Fig. 124 Bonnet opening
leverFig. 125 Bonnet support
rod
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Checking and refilling levels
206
WARNING
There is a serious danger of accidents if a tyre bursts during driving!•The tyres must be replaced at the latest when the tread is worn down to
the tread wear indicators. Failure to do so could result in an accident. Worn
tyres do not grip well at high speeds on wet roads. There is also a greater
risk of aquaplaning.•At continuously high speeds, a tyre with insufficient pressure flexes
more. This causes it to overheat. This can cause tread separation and tyre
blow-out. Risk of accident. Always observe the recommended tyre pres-
sures.•If tyres show excessive wear, you should have the running gear checked
by an Authorised Service Centre.•Keep chemicals such as oil, fuel and brake fluid away from tyres.•Damaged wheels and tyres must be replaced immediately!For the sake of the environment
Under-inflated tyres will increase fuel consumption.New tyres and wheels
New tyres and wheels have to be run in.The tyres and wheel rims are an essential part of the vehicle's design. The
tyres and rims approved by SEAT are specially matched to the characteristics
of the vehicle and make a major contribution to good road holding and safe
handling ⇒.
Tyres should be replaced at least in pairs and not individually (i.e. both front
tyres or both rear tyres together). A knowledge of tyre designations makes it easier to choose the correct tyres. Radial tyres have the tyre designations
marked on the sidewall, for example:
195/65 R15 91T
This contains the following information:
195 Tyre width in mm
65 Height/width ratio in %
RTyre construction: Radial
15 Rim diameter in inches
91 Load rating code
TSpeed rating
The tyres could also have the following information:
•A direction of rotation symbol•“Reinforced” denotes heavy-duty tyres.
The manufacturing date is also indicated on the tyre sidewall (possibly only
on the inner side of the wheel).
“DOT ... 1103 ...” means, for example, that the tyre was produced in the 11th
week of 2003.
We recommend that work on tyres and wheels be carried out by an Authorised
Service Centre. They are familiar with the procedure and have the necessary
special tools and spare parts as well as the proper facilities for disposing of
the old tyres.
Any Authorised Service Centre has full information on the technical require-
ments when installing or changing tyres, wheels or wheel trims.WARNING
•We recommend that you use only wheels and tyres which have been
approved by SEAT for your model. Failure to do so could impair vehicle
handling. Risk of accident.
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Technical Specifications
252Dimensions and capacities
Dimensions
Length, width
4227 mm/ 1682 mm
Height at kerb weight (with bars)
1453 mm
Front and rear projection
847 mm/ 913 mm
Wheelbase
2466 mm
Turning circle
10.7 m
Track width
a)
a)This data will change depending on the type of wheel rim.
Front
Rear
1463 mm
1457 mm
Capacities
Fuel tank
45 l. Reserve 7 l.
Windscreen washer fluid container with headlight washer
2 l/ 4.5 l
Ty re p re ss u re
Summer-grade tyres:The correct tyre pressure can be seen on the sticker on the inside of the tank flap.Winter tyres:The pressure of these tyres is the same as the summer tyre pressure plus 0.2 bar.
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Index259
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Speed selector lever lock
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Starting Petrol engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Starting petrol engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 After the fuel tank has been run dry . . . . . . 139
Start-Stop Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Steam jets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Steering column controls Audio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Steering wheel height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 135
Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Sun visor Sliding/tilting sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Switch Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Heated rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Switches Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Sliding/tilting sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Switching off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
TTailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Emergency opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Tank Fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Reserve indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
TCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
TCS (Traction control system) Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Technical modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
The danger of not using the seat belt . . . . . . . . 20
Tightening torque of wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Tilting sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Top Tether system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Tow starting Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169, 239
Towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Towing bracket, fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Towing eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Towing eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Traction control system Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Trailer turn signals
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Trailer weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Two-way radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Tyre Mobility-System (Tyre repair kit) . . . . . . . . 211
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211, 216
Tyre-Mobility-System (Tyre repair kit) . . . . . . . . 216
Tyres and wheels Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Tyres service life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Tyres tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Tyres with directional tread pattern . . . . . . . . . 204
UUnderbody protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178VVehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Vehicle data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Vehicle interior heating or cooling system . . . 129
Vehicle modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
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