ignition Seat Ibiza ST 2010 Owner's Guide

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Central locking button*
The central locking button allows you to lock and unlock the
vehicle from the inside.Locking the vehicle
– Press button ⇒fig. 41 ⇒ .
Unlocking the doors
– Press the button ⇒fig. 41 .The central locking button is still operative when the ignition is switched off.
Except when the Safe security system is activated.
Please note the following if you lock your vehicle with the central locking
button:•For safety reasons it is not possible to open the doors or the tailgate from
the outside (for instance, when stopped at a traffic light).
•The driver door cannot be locked. This avoids the user from forgetting his
key inside the vehicle.•All doors can be locked separately from inside the vehicle. Do this by
pulling the door release lever once .WARNING
•If the vehicle is locked, children and disabled people may be trapped
inside it.•Repeated operation of central locking will prevent the central locking
button from working for a few seconds. Then, it can only be unlocked in
case it has been previously locked. After few seconds, the central locking
becomes operative again.•The central locking button is not operative when the vehicle is locked
from the outside (with the remote control or the key).Note
•Vehicle locked, button.•Vehicle unlocked, button.
Fig. 41 Central locking
button
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KeysSet of keys
The set of keys includes a remote control, a key without a
remote control and a plastic key tab*The set of keys may consists of the following, depending on the version of
your vehicle:•a remote control key ⇒fig. 43 •a key without remote control ,•a plastic key tab* .
or•two keys without remote control •a plastic key tab* . Duplicate keys
If you need a replacement key, go to an Authorised Service Centre with your
vehicle identification number.
WARNING
•An incorrect use of the keys can cause serious injuries.•Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle. In case of emer-
gency, they may not be able to leave the vehicle and not manage on their
own.•An uncontrolled use of the key could start the engine or activate any
electric equipment (e.g. electric windows), causing risk of accident. The
doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could make the aid
difficult in an emergency situation.•Never forget the keys inside the vehicle. An unauthorised use of your
vehicle could result in injury, damage or theft. Always take the key with you
when you leave the vehicle.•Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion.
Otherwise, the steering could suddenly block and it would be impossible
to turn the steering wheel.Caution
There are electronic components in the remote control key. Avoid wetting and
hitting the keys
Fig. 43 Set of keys
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82Anti-theft alarm system*Description of anti-theft alarm system*
The anti-theft alarm triggers if unauthorised movements are
detected around the vehicle.The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle or steal
it. The system will initiate acoustic and optical warning signals when your
vehicle is tried to be forced.
The anti-theft alarm system is automatically connected on locking the
vehicle. For this, either rotate the key in the locking position or press button
on the radio-frequency remote control*. The system is immediately
activated and the turn signal light located on the driver door will flash along
with the turn signals, indicating that the alarm and the locking security
system (double lock) have been turned on.
If any of the doors or the bonnet are open, they will not be included in the
protection zones of the vehicle when the alarm is connected. If the door or the
bonnet are subsequently closed, they will be automatically included in the
protection areas of the vehicle and the turn signals will flash accordingly
when the doors close.•The turn signal light will flash twice on opening and deactivating the
alarm..•The turn signal light will flash once on closing and activating the alarm.
When does the system trigger an alarm?
The system triggers an alarm if the following unauthorised actions are carried
out when the car is locked:•Opening of vehicle with mechanical key without switching ignition on
within the next 15 seconds•Opening a door
•Opening the bonnet•Opening the tailgate•Ignition switched on with a non-validated key.•Movements in the driving compartment (vehicles with a volume sensor)•Towi ng of t he ve hi cle
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•Tilt angle (tow-away protection)
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•Undue manipulation of the alarm•Battery handling
The acoustic signals sound and the turn signals flash for approx. 30 seconds.
This may be repeated up to 10 times depending on the country.
How to switch the alarm off
To deactivate the anti-theft alarm, turn the key in the direction, to open, open
the door and switch the ignition on, or press the unlock button on the
remote control.
In ve hicles eq ui ppe d wit h an a nti -t he f t a lar m s yste m , you have 1 5 s e co nds to
insert the key in the ignition lock and activate the ignition if the vehicle is
opened using the driver door key.
Otherwise, the alarm will trigger for 30 sec. and the ignition will be blocked.Note
•After 28 days, the indicator light will be switched off to prevent the battery
from exhausting if the vehicle has been left parked for a long period of time.
The alarm system remains activated.•The alarm will trigger again if attempts are made to open another protec-
tion zone.•The alarm system can be activated or deactivated using the remote
control ⇒page 80.
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86Windows Opening or closing the windows electrically*
The front and rear electric windows can be operated by using
the controls on the driver door. The other doors each have a
switch for their own window.Opening and closing the windows
– Press the button to open the window.
– Pull button to close the window ⇒.Always close the windows fully if you park the vehicle or leave it unattended
⇒.
You can use the electric windows for approx. 10 minutes after switching off
the ignition if neither the driver door nor the front passenger door has been
opened and the key has not been removed from the ignition. Buttons on the driver door
Button for window in front left door
Button for window in front right door
Safety switch for deactivating the electric window buttons in the rear
doors
Button for window in rear left door
Button for window in rear right door
Safety switch
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Safety switch on the driver door can be used to disable the electric
window buttons in the rear doors.
Safety switch not pressed: buttons on rear doors are activated.
Safety switch pressed: buttons on rear doors are deactivated.
WARNING
•Incorrect use of the electric windows can result in injury.•Never close the tailgate without observing and ensuring it is clear, to do
otherwise could cause serious injury to you and third parties. Make sure
that no one is in the path of a window.•Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.•Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if
they have access to the keys. The misuse of the keys, for example, by chil-
dren, may result in serious injury and accident.•The engine may accidentally be started and be out of control.•If the ignition is switched on, the electric equipment could be activated
with risk of injury, for example, in the electric windows.•The doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could make
the aid difficult in an emergency situation.•Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.
Fig. 49 Detail of the
driver door: controls for
the front and rear
windows
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•The electric windows will work until the ignition has been switched off
and one of the front doors has been opened.•If necessary, use the safety switch to disable the rear electric windows.
Make sure that they have been disabled.Note
If the window is not able to close because it is stiff or because of an obstruc-
tion, the window will automatically open again ⇒ page 87. If this happens,
check why the window could not be closed before attempting to close it
again.One-touch opening and closing*
One-touch opening and closing means you do not have to
hold down the button.Buttons ⇒page 86, fig. 49 , , and have two positions
for opening windows and two for closing them. This makes it easier
to open and close windows to the desired position.
One-touch closing
– Pull up the window button briefly up to the second position. The window closes fully.
One-touch opening
– Push down the window button briefly up to the second position. The window opens fully. Restoring one-touch opening and closing
– The automatic open and close function will not work if the battery
has been temporarily disconnected. The function can be restored
as follows:
– Close the window as far as it will go by lifting and holding the window switch.
– Release the switch and then lift it again for one second. This will re-enable the automatic function.
If you push (or pull) a button to the first stage, the window will open (or close)
until you release the button. If you push or lift the button briefly to the second
stage, the window will open (one-touch opening) or close (one-touch closing)
automatically. If you operate the button while the window is opening or
closing, it stops at this position.
The one-touch opening and closing function will not function once the igni-
tion has been switched off.
The one-touch function and roll-back function will not work if there is a
malfunction in the electric windows. Contact a specialised workshop.Roll-back function
The roll-back function reduces the risk of injury when the elec-
tric windows close.•If a window is obstructed when closing automatically, the window stops
at this point and lowers immediately ⇒.•Next, check why the window does not close before attempting it again.
WARNING (continued)
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88•If you try within the following 10 seconds and the window closes again
with difficulty or there is an obstruction, the automatic closing will stop
working for 10 seconds.•If the window is still obstructed, the window will stop at this point.•If there is no obvious reason why the window cannot be closed, try to
close it again by pulling the tab within ten seconds. The window closes with
maximum force. The roll-back function is now deactivated.
If more than 10 seconds pass, the window will open fully when you operate
one of the buttons. One-touch closing is reactivated.
The one-touch function and roll-back function will not work if there is a
malfunction in the electric windows. Contact a specialised workshop.WARNING
•Incorrect use of the electric windows can result in injury.•Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you only
intend to be gone for a short time. Please ensure that children are never left
alone inside the vehicle.•The electric windows will work until the ignition has been switched off
and one of the front doors has been opened.•Closing the windows without observing and ensuring it is clear could
cause serious injury to you and third parties. Make sure that no one is in
the path of a window.•Never allow people to remain in the vehicle when you close the vehicle
from the outside. The windows cannot be opened even in an emergency.•The roll-back function does not prevent fingers or other parts of the
body from getting pinched against the window frame, causing injury.
Convenience opening and closing* Using the door lock*
– Hold the key in the door lock of the driver door in either the locking or the unlocking position until all windows are either
opened or closed.
– Release the key to interrupt this function.
Using the remote control
– Keep the locking/unlocking button pressed for the electrical window risers to open/close; if you stop pressing the button, the
window raising/lowering function is stopped.
– If the automatic raising is stopped and immediately after, the opening button is kept pressed, the window risers will lower.
– Once the windows are completely closed, the turn signals will flash.
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Panorama tilting sunroof*Opening and closing the panorama/tilting sunroof
The panorama/tilting sunroof is opened and closed by using
the switch when the ignition is switched on.Closing the panorama/tilting sunroof
– Press and hold button ⇒fig. 50 ⇒ . The roof starts to
close until the button is released.
Opening the panorama/tilting sunroof
– Press and hold down button . The roof starts opening until the button is released. Automatic closing of the panorama/tilting sunroof
– Press button once only; the sunroof starts closing automati-
cally until it is completely closed.
Automatic opening of the panorama/ tilting sunroof
– Press button once only. The sunroof starts opening automat- ically until it is completely open.
Restoring one-touch opening and closing
– Close the sunroof manually until it is completely closed. Release the button
– Press the closing button again, keeping it pressed down, until a
complete opening and closing cycle has taken place.
Always close the panorama/tilting sunroof fully if you park the vehicle or
leave it unattended ⇒.
The tilting sunroof can be operated for up to about ten minutes after the igni-
tion has been switched off, provided the driver door and the front passenger
door are not opened.
Sun visor
The sun visor is opened and closed manually (independently of the sliding/
tilting sunroof).
WARNING
•Incorrect use of the tilting sunroof can result in injury.•Never close the tilting sunroof without first checking that there are no
obstructions. Risk of serious injury to you or others. Make sure that no one
is in the path of the tilting sunroof.•Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.
Fig. 50 Panorama/tilting
sunroof
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90•Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if
they have access to the keys. Unsupervised use of a key could mean that
the engine is started or that electrical equipment is used (e.g. electric
tilting sunroof) with a risk of accident. The doors can be locked using the
remote control key. This could make the aid difficult in an emergency situ-
ation.•The tilting sunroof continues to function until one of the front doors is
opened and the key removed from the ignition.•Ensure that no object and/or end is between the glass and the sunroof
when the one-touch opening/closing function is reset.
Convenience closing* Using the door lock
– Hold the key in the door lock of the driver door in the locking position until the tilting sunroof is closed.
– Release the key to interrupt this function.
Using the remote control
– Push the lock button on the remote control for about 3 seconds. The tilting sunroof closes.
– Press the unlock button to interrupt the function.
Roll-back function of the panorama/ tilting sunroof*The panorama/ tilting sunroof has a roll-back function which prevents larger
objects getting trapped when the roof is closed. The roll-back function does
not prevent fingers getting pinched against the roof opening. The tilting
sunroof stops and opens again immediately if it is obstructed when closing.Operation in case of breakdown
In case of a breakdown, the sunroof may be closed manually.– Remove the plastic cover by inserting a screwdriver into the rear section.
– Insert an Allen key (4 mm) into the opening as far as possible and close the sunroof.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 51 Emergency opera-
tion of the panorama/
tilting sunroof
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Lights and visibilityLightsSwitching lights on and off
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Switching on the side lights
– Turn the light switch ⇒fig. 52 to position
.
Switching on dipped beam headlights
– Turn the light switch to position
.
Switching off the lights
– Turn the light switch to position 0. Switching on the front fog lights*
– Turn the switch from position
 or  to the first stop and pull
it. The symbol
in the light switch lights up.
Switching on the rear fog light (vehicles with front fog lights)
– Turn the lights control from position
 or  to the second stop
and pull out ⇒. A warning lamp placed in the instrument
panel lights up.
Switching on the rear fog light (vehicles with no front fog lights)
– Turn the light control to the end from position  or  and pull
it. A warning lamp placed in the instrument panel lights up.
WARNING
Never drive with just the side lights on. Risk of accident. The side lights are
not bright enough to illuminate the road ahead and to ensure that other
road users are able to see you. Always use your dipped beam headlights if
it is dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
•The dipped beam headlights 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,
a buzzer will sound while the driver door remains open. This is a reminder to
switch the lights off.•The rear fog light is so bright that it can dazzle drivers behind you. You
should use the rear fog light only when visibility is very poor.
Fig. 52 Detailed view of
the dash panel: lights, fog
lights and rear fog light
switch
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92•The use of the lighting described here is subject to the relevant statutory
requirements.Automatic lighting*Activation
– Rotate the switch to the position “Auto”, this indication will light up.
Deactivation
– Turn the light switch to 0.Automatic lighting
If automatic headlight control is switched on, dipped beam headlights are
automatically switched on by a photosensor if you drive into a tunnel, for
example.
WARNING
•Even if the automatic headlight control is switched on, the dipped
headlights will not be switched on with fog. Therefore, the dipped beam
must be switched on manually.Note
•For those vehicles with the automatic headlight system, when the key is
removed from the ignition, the acoustic signal will only sound if the light
knob is in position
 or .
•If the daylight driving automatic light function is switched on, the fog
lights or rear fog light cannot be switched on in addition.•The use of the lighting described here is subject to the relevant statutory
requirements.•Do not put stickers on the windscreen in front of the sensor. This may
cause disruptions or faults in the automatic lighting system.•The rain sensor switches on the dipped beam headlights when the wind-
screen wipers have been operating continuously for a few seconds and it
s wi t ch e s t h e l i g h t s o f f w h e n t h e co n t i n u o us o r i n t e r v a l wi p e is s w i tch e d o f f f o r
some minutes.
Fig. 53 Automatic
lighting
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