Seat Ibiza ST 2014 Repair Manual

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Control lamp  flashes
If a f
ault develops in the engine management
system while you are driving, the glow plug
system lamp will flash 
. Take the vehicle to
a specialised workshop as soon as possible
and have the engine checked.
Soot accumulation in the diesel
engine particulate filter*  If the control lamp
 lights up you should
help the filter clean itself by driving in the ap-
propriate manner.
To do this, drive about 15 minutes in fourth
or fifth gear (automatic gearbox: S gear
range) at a minimum speed of 60 km/h
(37 mph), with the engine running at approxi-
mately 2,000 rpm. In this way, the soot build
up in the filter is burned. When cleaning is
successful, the control lamp turns off.
If the lamp  does not turn off, or the three
lamps turn on (particulate filter , fault in
the emission control system  and glow
plugs ), drive the vehicle to a specialised
workshop and have the fault repaired at the
earliest opportunity. WARNING
● Always 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
reach 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 red 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 170.
If the warning lamp flashes although the oil
level is correct, stop driving. Do not even run
the en gine 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 170 at the next
opportunity.
Oil level sensor faulty* 
If the  yellow 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.
Bulb defect*  The 
warning lamp lights up when there is
a f

ault on the turn signals, headlights, side
lights and fog lights.
Washer fluid*  This warning lamp lights up to indicate that
the windscreen washer level is very low.
This serves as a reminder to fill up the reser-
voir at the earliest opportunity
›››
page 174.
Rear fog light*  The warning lamp 
lights up when the rear
fog light is switched on. For further informa-
tion see ›››
page 90 .
Anti-loc k

brake system (ABS)*  The warning lamp  lights up for a few sec-
onds when the ignition is switched on. It
goes out again after the system has run
through an automatic test sequence.
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There is a fault in the ABS if:
● The warning lamp 
does not light up
when the ignition i
s switched on.
● The control lamp does not go out again af-
ter a few seconds.
● The control lamp lights up when the vehicle
is moving.
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 140
.
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 ››› .
WARNING
● Before opening the bonnet, read and ob-
serve the warnings ››› page 166, Working in
the engine compartment.
● If the br

ake system warning lamp  should
light up together with the ABS warning lamp
, stop the vehicle immediately and check
the brake fluid level in the reservoir
››› page 173, Brake fluid. If the brake fluid
lev

el has dropped below the “MIN” mark you must not drive on. Risk of accident. Obtain
technical assistance.
●
If the brake fluid level is correct, the fault in
the brake system may have been caused by a
failure of the ABS system. This could cause
the rear wheels to lock quickly when you
brake. This could cause the rear to break
away. Risk of skidding. Stop the vehicle and
seek technical assistance. Differential lock fault (EDL)*
The EDL operates along with the ABS in vehi-
cles equipped with Electronic Stability Con-
trol (ESC)*.
A malfunction in the EDL is indicated by the
ABS control lamp
. Take the vehicle to a
specialised workshop as soon as possible.
For further information on the EDL see
››› page 139, Electronic differential lock
(EDL)* .
T r

action control system (ASR)*  /  The traction control system prevents the driv-
en wheels from spinning when the vehicle is
accelerating.
There are two warning lamps for the traction
control system:
 and . Both warning lamps
light up together when the ignition is switch-
ed on and should turn off after approximately 2 seconds. This is the time taken for the func-
tion check.
The

lamp has the following function:
● It

flashes when the ASR is working if the ve-
hicle is moving.
If the system is deactivated or if it has any
fault, the warning lamp will remain lit. The
warning lamp will also light up if a fault
should occur in the ABS because the ASR op-
erates in conjunction with the ABS. For fur-
ther information, see ››› page 141.
The  lamp provides information about the
disconnection status of the system:
● It stays lit when the ASR is disconnected
when pressing the  switch.
By pressing it again, the ASR function is reac-
tivated and the warning lamp switched off.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)*  /
 There are two control lamps for the electronic
stability control. The lamp
 provides infor-
mation concerning function and  disconnec-
tion status.
Both warning lamps light up together when
the ignition is switched on and should turn
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off after approximately 2 seconds. This is the
time taken for the function check.
This programme includes the ABS, EDL and
ASR. It also includes emergency braking as-
sistance (BAS).
The warning lamp 
has the following
f
unctions:
● It flashes whilst driving when the ASR/ESC
is activated.
● It will light up if there is a fault in the ESC.
● As the ESC operates in conjunction with the
ABS, the ESC light will also come on if a fault
should occur in the ABS.
If the ESC control lamp  lights up and stays
on after the engine is started, this may mean
that the control system has temporarily
switched off the ESC. In this case the ESC can
be reactivated by switching the ignition off
and then on again. If the control lamp goes
out, this means the system is fully functional.
The  lamp provides information about the
disconnection status of the system:
● It stays lit when the ASR is disconnected
when pressing the  switch. Brake system*  Situations in which the warning lamp lights
up 
● the br ak

e fluid level is too low
››› page 173.
● there i

s a fault in the brake system.
This warning lamp can light up together with
the ABS system warning lamp. WARNING
● If the brake warning lamp does not go out
or if it lights up when driving, the brake fluid
level in the reservoir is too low so there is a
risk of an accident ››› page 173, Brake fluid.
Stop the vehicle and do not drive on. Obtain
technical assistance.
● If the brake warning lamp lights up  to-
gether with the ABS lamp  this could be
due to an ABS fault. This could cause the rear
wheels to lock quickly when you brake. This
could cause the rear to break away. Risk of
skidding. Stop the vehicle and seek technical
assistance. Cruise speed (cruise control)* 
The warning lamp  comes on when the
cruise control system is switched on. For fur-
ther information on the cruise control system
please see
›››
page 150 . T
y
re pressure 
Fig. 71
Centre console: tyre monitoring sys-
tem button. The tyre monitoring lamp* compares wheel
revolutions and with it, using the ESC, the
wheel diameter of each wheel. If the diame-
ter of a wheel changes, the tyre control lamp
 lights up. The wheel diameter changes
when:
● Tyre pressure is insufficient.
● The tyre structure is damaged.
● The vehicle is unbalanced because of a
load.
● The wheels of one axle are under more
pressure (for example, driving with a trailer or
on steep slopes).
● The vehicle is fitted with snow chains.
● The temporary spare wheel is fitted.
● The wheel on one axle is changed. »
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Tyre pressure adjustment
On adjusting tyre pressure or changing one
or more wheels, the ››› Fig. 71 button must be
k ept
pressed down, with the ignition on, until
an acoustic signal is heard.
If the wheels are under excessive load (for ex-
ample, 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 monitor 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 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 sporty 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
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  It lights up when only 7 litres of fuel remain
in the tank, and an
acoustic signal*
al
so
sou

nds. It reminds you to fuel up the fuel
tank as soon as possible ›››
page 163.
Door open display*  This warning lamp lights up if one of the
doors 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 r

ear lid is fully closed.
Main beam headlights  The warning lamp  lights up when the main
beams are on or when the headlight flasher
is operated.
For further information see
››› page 93.
Electro-hydraulic steering*  The level of steering assistance depends on
the vehicle speed and on the steering wheel
turning speed.
The warning lamp should light up for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on. It
should go out once the engine is started.
There is a fault in the electro-hydraulic steer-
ing system if the lamp does not go out or
lights up whilst the vehicle is in motion. Take
the vehicle to technical services as soon as
possible.
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Note
When towing the vehicle with the engine
stopped or due to a fault in the power steer-
ing, this will not operate. The vehicle can still
be steered, but it will require greater force to
turn the steering wheel. Emission control system* 
Control lamp
 flashes:
When ther e i
s misfiring that can damage the
catalytic converter. Reduce speed and drive
carefully to the nearest specialised workshop
to have the engine checked.
The control lamp  lights up:
If a fault has developed during driving which
has reduced the quality of the exhaust gas
(e.g. lambda probe fault). Reduce speed and
drive carefully to the nearest specialised
workshop to have the engine checked.
Level*/Temperature of the coolant There is a fault if:
● The warning symbol does not go out again
after a few seconds.
● The warning lamp lights up or flashes while
the vehicle is moving, and three acoustic
warning signals ›
›
› are emitted.This means that either the coolant level is too
low or the coolant temperature is too high.
Coolant temperature too high
If the warning lamp comes on,
stop the vehi-
cle, turn off the engine and wait for it to cool
down. Check the coolant level.
If the c

oolant level is correct, the overheating
may be caused by a malfunction of the radia-
tor fan. Check the radiator fan fuse and have
it replaced if necessary ››› page 195.
If the control lamp lights up again after driv-
ing on for a short distance, stop the vehicle
and switch the engine off
. Contact a Techni-
cal Service or a specialised workshop.
Coolant level too low
If the warning lamp comes on , stop the vehi-
cle, turn off the engine and wait for it to cool
down
. First check the coolant level. If the lev-
el of the coolant is below the “MIN” mark,
top up with coolant liquid ››› .
WARNING
● If your vehicle is immobilised for technical
reasons, move it to a safe distance from traf-
fic. Turn the engine off, turn the hazard lights
on and place the warning triangle.
● Never open the bonnet if you can see or
hear steam or coolant escaping from the en-
gine compartment. Risk of scalding. Wait un- til you can no longer see or hear escaping
steam or coolant.
●
The engine compartment is a dangerous
area. Before carrying out any work in the en-
gine compartment, switch off the engine and
allow it to cool down. Always note the corre-
sponding warnings ››› page 166. Alternator 
This warning lamp signals a fault in the alter-
nator.
The warning lamp  lights up when the igni-
tion is switched on. It should go out when the
engine has started running.
If the warning lamp
 lights up while driv-
ing, the alternator is no longer charging the
battery. You should immediately drive to the
nearest specialised workshop.
You should avoid using electrical equipment
that is not absolutely necessary because this
will drain the battery.
Turn signals   Depending on which turn signal is operating,
either the left
 or right  turn signal lamp
flashes. Both control lamps will flash at the
same time when the hazard warning lights
are switched on. »
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If any of both turn signals fails, the warning
lamp will start flashing twice faster than nor-
mal.
For further information on the turn signals,
please see ››› page 93.
“SAFE” Electronic immobiliser* This warning lamp flashes if an unauthorised
key is used.
Inside the key there is a chip that deactivates
the electronic immobiliser automatically
when the key is inserted into the ignition.
The electronic immobiliser will be activated
again automatically as soon as you pull the
key out of the ignition lock.
If the following message* is shown on the in-
strument panel display:
SAFE
, the vehicle
c annot
be started.
The engine can, however, be started if the
appropriate coded SEAT genuine key is used. Note
The vehicle cannot operate properly if you do
not have a genuine SEAT key. Digital instrument panel
display
Fuel gauge  and reserve indicator Fig. 72
Instrument panel: fuel gauge The fuel tank has a capacity of approx. 45 li-
tres.
When the gauge reaches the reserve area,
››› Fig. 72 the warning lamp will light up and
an ac ou

stic signal will sound at the same
time, reminding the driver to refuel. At this
point there are still 7 litres of fuel in the tank.
Digital clock* –
To set the hour, press button 4
››› Fig. 70.
The “hour” option flashes on the digital
display and is set using button 5 “set”
››› Fig. 70 . –
To set
the minutes, press button
4 again
and select the minute option. Set from but-
ton 5 “set”.
Once the operation has been carried out, the
system memorises the time.
Recommended gear display* Fig. 73
Gear display. Use the gear display to save fuel. If you are
not in the correct gear, a triangle will appear
next to the gear display indicating whether
you should change up or down
››› Fig. 73 . For
f ur

ther information on the gear change dis-
play, please see the ››› page 134. Note
The gear change indication should not be tak-
en into account when quick acceleration is re-
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Multi-function display (MFI)* Fig. 74
Windscreen wiper lever: button A A
and rocker switch B .
The multifunction display (MFI) shows you in-
formation on the journey and fuel consump-
tion. It has two automatic memories:
1 - Trip
memory and
2 - Total memory . The selected
memory will be shown in the upper right-
hand corner of the display.
Selecting a memory
– With the ignition switched on, briefly press
button ››› Fig. 74 A on the window wiper
lever to move from one memory to another.
Resetting a memory
– Select the memory that you would like to
reset.
– Press and hold button A on the window
wiper lever for at least 2 seconds. The trip memory 1
collects the travel and
consumption rates from the moment the igni-
tion is switched on until it is switched off. If
the journey is continued within two hours of
switching off the ignition, the new values will
be added to the existing trip recorder memo-
ry. The memory will automatically be deleted
if the journey is interrupted for more than 2
hours.
The total memory 2
c
o
llects the trip data for
any number of individual journeys (even if
the ignition is switched off for longer than
two hours) up to a total of 19 hours and 59
minutes travel time or 1,999 km distance
travelled. The memory will automatically be
deleted if one of the named values is
reached.
You can switch between the following dis-
plays in the multi-function display (MFI) by
operating rocker switch ››› Fig. 74
B on the
windscreen wiper lever:
Memory displays
● Driving speed
● Journey duration
● Average speed
● Distance
● Operating range
● Average fuel consumption
● Current fuel consumption
● Outside temperature indicator ●
Speed warning
km/h - Driving speed
Driving speed is digitally shown in the dis-
play. min - Journey duration
The display shows the amount of time which
has elapsed since the ignition was switched
on.
The maximum display value in both memo-
ries is 19 hours and 59 minutes. The memory
will automatically be deleted once this value
has been reached.
Ø km/h (mph) - Average speed After turning on the ignition, the average
speed will be shown after travelling a dis-
tance of approximately 100 metres. Until
then dashes will appear in the display. The
display will be updated every 5 seconds
while the vehicle is in motion.
km (miles) - Distance travelledThe display shows the distance travelled
since the ignition was switched on.
The maximum display value in both memo-
ries is 1,999 km. The memory will automati-
cally be deleted once this value has been
reached. »
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 Km (miles) - Fuel range The fuel range is calculated using the figures
for tank content and current fuel consump-
tion. This shows how far the vehicle can trav-
el using the same conditions as a reference.
Ø l/100 km - Average fuel consumptionAfter turning on the ignition, average fuel
consumption will be shown after travelling
approximately 100 metres. Until then dashes
will appear in the display. The display will be
updated every 5 seconds while the vehicle is
in motion. The amount of fuel used will not
be shown.
l/100 km o l/h - Current fuel consumption
The display will show the current fuel con-
sumption in ltr/km whilst the vehicle is in
motion or in ltr/hour when the vehicle is at a
standstill with the engine running.
Using this display you can see how your driv-
ing style affects fuel consumption
››› page 134 .
Indic at
ed speed warning
When the required speed has been reached,
enter the “Speed warning” mode in the menu and press button
››› Fig. 74 A
RESET . The set
speed is memorised. If the indicated speed is
exceeded at any time, a warning message is
displayed on the screen and an audible warn-
ing sounds. 1)
This may be deactivated by pressing the RESET button. The speed may be altered us-
ing the rocker switch ››› Fig. 74 B in intervals
of 5 km/h within 5 seconds of the initial
memory value being stored.
Outside temperature display
The measurement margin ranges from -45 °C
(-49 °F) to +58 °C (+136 °F). At temperatures
lower than +4°C (+39 °F), an “ice crystal sym-
bol” is displayed and a “warning” is sounded
if the vehicle is moving at more than 10 km/h
(6 mph) (ice warning). This symbol will flash
for about 10 seconds and remains lit until
the outside temperature rises above +4°C
(+39°F), or if you are driving, the temperature
does not rise above +6°C (+43°F) if it was al-
ready lit.
The lighting of the ice crystal symbol is in-
tended to warn the driver of the risk of ice,
so that he/she proceeds with due care. WARNING
There could be black ice on the road surface
even if the “snowflake symbol” is not shown.
For this reason you should not rely exclusive-
ly on this display - Risk of accident! Note
When the vehicle is at a standstill or when
travelling at very low speeds, the tempera-
ture displayed may be higher than the true
outside temperature as a result of the heat
produced by the engine. Selector lever position display*
Fig. 75
Digital display: Gearbox lever position
for automatic gearbox. 1)
Depending on the model version, the message on
the screen may vary and may be represented by the
flashing of the speed indicator or by a speed mes-
sage.
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The position of the automatic selector lever
will be shown on the display ››› page 129.
Odometer The upper counter in the display registers the
total mileage covered by the vehicle.
The lower counter registers the short jour-
neys. The last digit indicates 100-metre sec-
tions. The trip recorder counter may be reset
by pressing the reset button
››› Fig. 70 5 .
Service interval display Fig. 76
Service interval display The service indication is shown on the instru-
ment panel display
››› Fig. 76 .
S EA
T distinguishes between services with
en-
gine oil change (e.g. Interval Service) and
services without
engine oil change (e.g. In- spection Service). The service interval display
only indicates the dates of services that in-
clude engine oil change. The dates of all oth-
er services, such as Inspection Service or
brake fluid change, appear in the sticker on
the door pillar or in the Maintenance Pro-
gramme.
Vehicles with
service intervals dependent on
time/distance travelled already have certain
service intervals set.
The intervals are calculated separately in ve-
hicles with LongLife service. Technical pro-
gre

ss has made it possible to considerably
reduce servicing requirements. With the
LongLife System, SEAT ensures that your ve-
hicle only has an interval service when it is
necessary. To calculate this (max. two years),
the conditions under which the vehicle is
used and the individual driving style are also
taken into account. The service pre-warning
will appear at 20 days or less prior to the cor-
responding service. The distance travelled is
rounded off to the nearest 100 km and the
time to full days. The current service message
can only be consulted 500 km or more after
the last service. Until that time, only dashes
are displayed.
Service warning
A service warning will appear when the igni-
tion i

s switched on if a service is due soon. The instrument panel display will show the
“spanner symbol”
 and the “km (miles)”
indication, along with a clock symbol with
the days remaining until the date of the next
service. The figure indicated is the maximum
number of kilometres (miles) remaining be-
fore the date of the next service. The indica-
tion changes after a few seconds. A “clock
symbol” appears and the number of days un-
til the service appointment should be carried
out.
Service
If a service is due, an audible warning will
sound and the flashing “spanner”  symbol
will be shown along with the fixed text SERV-
ICE.
If no service is carried out following the indi-
cation on the instrument panel, the excess
distance travelled and the excess time follow-
ing the SERVICE warning will be displayed.
Reading the service message
The current service message can be c
onsul-
ted with the ignition on, the engine switched
off and the vehicle at a standstill:
● Press the  button on the instrument pan-
el as often as necessary until the “spanner”
symbol  is displayed.
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An overdue service
is indicated by a minus
s
ign in front of the mileage or day informa-
tion.
Resetting service interval display
If the service was not performed by a SEAT
dealership, the display must be reset as fol-
lows:
● Switch the ignition off.
● Press and hold the 0.0 / SET button.
● Switch ignition back on.
● Release the 0.0 / SET button and press the
 button within 20 seconds.
Do not
reset the display between service in-
t

ervals, as the display will otherwise be incor-
rect.
If the display is reset manually, the next serv-
ice interval will be indicated after 15,000 km
or one year and will not be calculated individ-
ually. Note
In LongLife Service vehicles, if the battery is
disconnected for a long period, the days re-
maining until the next service cannot be cal-
culated. Therefore, the service message indi-
cations may be incorrect. In this case, bear in
mind the maximum service intervals permit-
ted in the ››› Booklet Maintenance Pro-
gramme. 68