fuel reserve Seat Ibiza ST 2012 Owner's manual

58Cockpit
Rev counter
The rev counter displays the engine speed in revolutions per
minute.
The start of the red zone ⇒ Fig. 30 1
indicates the maximum engine speed
operating at service temperature. However, it is advisable to change up into
a higher gear, move the selector lever to D or lift your foot off the accelerator
before the needle reaches the red zone.
CAUTION
To prevent possible engine malfunctions, the rev counter needle should not
reach the red zone. The start of the red zone on the dial is different for some
engine versions.
For the sake of the environment
Changing up into higher gears sooner, following the recommended gear in-
dications ⇒ Fig. 33 will help you to reduce fuel consumption, emissions and
also engine noise. 
Speedometer
The speedometer is equipped with a digital odometer and a trip recorder, in
addition to a service intervals display.
During the running-in period, the instructions shown on ⇒ page 173
should be followed. LPG system*
LPG gauge
Fig. 31 Instrument pan-
el: gas gauge.
LPG system filler level display
The LPG tank ⇒ 
in the spare wheel well has a capacity of 52.8 litres at an
outside temperature of 15°C ⇒ page 196, Refuelling with LPG.
The charge level can be checked on the analogue gas gauge located on the
instrument panel ⇒ Fig. 31. When the level reaches reserve, the gas reserve
warning lamp lights up and an audible warning is heard. Refill with LPG at
the earliest opportunity.
If, while driving in LPG mode, a sudden audible warning is heard and the
warning ERROR FUNC_ A GAS is displayed on the screen 1)
, it means that
there is a fault in the LPG system. Take the vehicle to a specialised work-
shop to check the LPG system. 
1)
Depending on the model version

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Cockpit
WARNING
LPG is a highly explosive and inflammable substance. It may cause se-
vere burns and other injury.
● Due care must be taken to avoid any risk of fire or explosion.
● When parking the vehicle in a closed area (for example in a garage),
make sure that there is adequate ventilation, either natural or mechani-
cal, to neutralise the LPG in the event of a leak.
Note
● The values shown in the average fuel consumption and distance to emp-
ty indications on the multifunction display (MFI) 1)
on the instrument panel 2)
are approximate values only.
● Two different consumption values are given on the MFI, depending on
whether the vehicle is running in GAS or Petrol mode.
● Please check the fuel level on the fuel level gauge on the instrument
panel ⇒ page 59
● If frequent short journeys are made, especially when the outside tem-
perature is low, the vehicle will tend to run on petrol more often than on
LPG. Therefore, the petrol tank may empty before the LPG tank. Digital instrument panel display
Fuel gauge  and reserve indicator
Fig. 32 Fuel gauge
Instrument panel: fuel gauge
The fuel tank has a capacity of approx. 45 litres.
When the needle reaches the reserve zone ⇒ Fig. 32, the warning lamp will
light and an audible warning will sound reminding the driver to refuel. At
this point there are still 7 litres of fuel in the tank. 
1)
Optional equipment
2) Depending on the model version
Safety FirstOperating InstructionsPractical TipsTechnical Specifications

66Cockpit
ItemSymbolMeaning of control and warning
lampsFurther infor-mation
1Engine fault (petrol engine)⇒ page 69
1
Glow plug system for diesel engine
If lit: glow plug system active
If flashing: engine fault⇒ page 70
2Soot accumulation in the diesel en-
gine particulate filter⇒ page 70
3
Red:
Engine oil pressure
⇒ page 70Yellow:
If flashing: engine oil sensor faulty
If it remains lit: insufficient engine
oil
4Bulb defective⇒ page 71
5Level of liquid for washing windows
too low.⇒ page 71
6Rear fog light switched on⇒ page 71
7Seat belt warning lamp*⇒ page 20
8Anti-lock brake system (ABS) *⇒ page 71
9
If flashing: the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) is working or the ASR
is working
If it remains lit: ESC or ASR faulty⇒ page 72
⇒ page 72
10Brake fluid required or
serious fault in brake system⇒ page 73
11Handbrake on⇒ page 161
ItemSymbolMeaning of control and warning
lampsFurther infor-mation
12Cruise speed activated (Cruise con-
trol)⇒ page 73
13Tyre pressure*⇒ page 73
14Selector lever lock (automatic gear-
box)⇒ page 74
15Fuel level / reserve⇒ page 74
16Doors open⇒ page 74
17Rear lid open⇒ page 74
18Airbag or belt tensioner system fault
or airbag disabled⇒ page 31
19Main beam switched on⇒ page 75
20Start-Stop system switched off⇒ page 150
21Electro-hydraulic steering⇒ page 75
22Fault in the emission control system⇒ page 75
23Coolant level / coolant temperature⇒ page 75
24Alternator fault⇒ page 76
25If it stays lit: ASR switched off⇒ page 72
⇒ page 72 

74Cockpit
Tyre pressure adjustment
Following the modification to tyre pressure or changing one or more wheels,
the button ⇒  Fig. 40 must be kept pressed while the ignition is on until an
audible warning is heard.
If the wheels are under excessive load (for example, driving with a trailer or
heavy load), the tyre pressure must be increased to the recommended value
for a full load (see the sticker on the inside of the fuel flap). If the tyre moni-
tor system button is pressed down, the new tyre pressures are confirmed.
The tyre pressure control lamp  lights up
If the tyre pressure of a wheel is much lower than the value set by the driver,
then the tyre pressure control lamp ⇒ 
will light up.
WARNING
● When the tyre pressure control lamp lights up, reduce speed immedi-
ately and avoid any sudden manoeuvre or braking. 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 (for example, when driving in a sports-
like manner, in winter conditions or on a dirt track) the tyre control lamp
may light up or function incorrectly.
Note
If the battery is disconnected, the yellow warning lamp  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 this warning lamp lights up. This
is necessary when the automatic gearbox* selector lever is moved out of the
positions
P or N. 
Fuel level/reserve 
This symbol lights up to indicate that the fuel tank is under
the reserve level.
It lights up when only 7 litres of fuel remain in the tank. Moreover, an audi-
ble warning* is heard. It reminds you to fuel up the fuel tank as soon as
possible ⇒ page 194. 
Indicates that the doors are open* 
This warning lamp lights up if one of the doors or the rear
lid is open. The warning light  should go off when all the doors are closed correctly. 
Rear lid open* 
The warning lamp  should switch off when the rear lid is fully closed. 

270Technical specifications
Dimensions and capacities
DimensionsLength, width 4236 mm/1693 mmHeight at kerb weight (with bars) 1445 mmFront and rear projection 857 mm/910 mmWheelbase 2469 mmTurning circle 10.7 m
Track width a)FrontRear1465 mm1457 mmCapacitiesFuel tank 45 l. Reserve 7 l.Windscreen washer fluid container with headlight washer 2 l/4.5 lTyre pressureSummer-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.a)
This data will change depending on the type of wheel rim. 

Engine oil pressurecontrol lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Environmental friendliness . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Environmentally friendly driving . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Environmental tip Avoiding pollution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 170 see also Electronic Stability Control . . . . . 145
Exhaust gas purification system . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
External aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
F
Fabric trim cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Fastening rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
First-aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Fog lights bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Fog lights with cornering function . . . . . . . . . 103
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Front drink holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Front interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Front passenger airbag deactivation . . . . . . . . 41
Front reading light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Front seat adjustment
Lumbar support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Fuel Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176, 256
Fuel level Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Fuel reserve Control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Fuel tank see Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Fuel Tank Opening the fuel tank flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Fuel: save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
G
Gear shift pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
General overview of the engine compartment 259
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Glove compartment light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Glow plug system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
H
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
HBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Headlight flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Headlights
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Headlight washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Head restraints Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116, 117
Adjustment of the head restraint angle . . 117
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Heated exterior mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Heated front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Heated rear window Heating element wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Heating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
High pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Hill-start assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
How to jump start description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Hydraulic Brake Assist Automatic hazard warning lights activa-tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
I
Identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Identification plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Ignition key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Information in the multifunction display Memory displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
274 Index

Seat belt tensionercontrol lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Selective opening* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Semiautomatic air conditioning controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Service interval display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Side lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Single headlight bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Sitting position driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Sitting position, occupants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221, 258
Soot accumulation in the diesel engine particu- late filter
control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Spanner symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Speed selector lever lock control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Start-Stop Activating and deactivating . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Starting petrol engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147, 148
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147, 148 After the fuel tank has been run dry . . . . . 148 Steam jets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Steering column controls Audio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Steering wheel height adjustment . . . . . . . . . 144
Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Sun visor Sliding/tilting sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Switch Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Heated rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Switches Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
panoramic/tilting sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Switching off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
T Tank Fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Reserve indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Technical modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
The danger of not using the seat belt . . . . . . . . 22
Tightening torque of wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . 258
Tilting sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Top Tether system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178, 257
Towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Towing bracket, fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Towline anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Towline anchorages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Tow starting
Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Traction control system control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Trailer turn signals control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Trailer weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76, 107
Two-way radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Tyre-Mobility-System (Tyre repair kit) . . . . . . . 229
Tyre Mobility-System (Tyre repair kit) . . . . . . . 224
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224, 229
Tyres and wheels Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Tyres tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Tyres useful life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Tyres with directional tread pattern . . . . . . . . 217
277
Index