display Seat Ibiza ST 2016 Owner's Guide

Instruments and warning/control lamps
CAUTION
● To prev ent
damage to the engine, the rev
counter needle should only remain in the red
zone for a short period of time.
● When the engine is cold, avoid high revs
and heavy acc
eleration and do not make the
engine work hard. For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear in time reduces fuel con-
sumption and noise. Rev counter
The rev counter indicates the number of en-
gine r
ev
olution

s per minute ›››
Fig. 121 1 .
T og
ether w ith the g
ear-change indicator, the
rev counter offers you the possibility of using
the engine of your vehicle at a suitable
speed.
The start of the red zone on the dial indicates
the maximum engine speed which may be
used briefly when the engine is warm and af-
ter it has been run in properly. Before reach-
ing this range, you should change to a higher
gear for vehicles with a manual gearbox or for
automatic gearboxes put the selector lever in
“D” or take your foot off the accelerator ped-
al. We recommend that you avoid high revs and
that y

ou follow the recommendations on the
gear-change indicator. Consult the additional
information in ›››
 page 28, Gear-change
indicator. CAUTION
Never allow the rev counter needle 1 ›››
Fig. 121 to go int o the r
ed zone on the
scale for more than a very brief period, other-
wise there is a risk of engine damage. For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear early will help you to save
fuel and minimi se emi

ssions and engine
noise. Indications on the display
A variety of information can be viewed on the
in
s
trument p

anel display ›››
Fig. 121 3 de-
pendin g on the
vehic
le equipment:
● Bonnet, rear lid and doors open
›››  p

age 28.
● Information and warning texts.
● Mileage.
● Time.
● Navigation instructions.
● Outside temperature.
● Compass. ●
Shift lev
er position ››› page 161.
● Recommended gear (manual gearbox)
›››  p

age 28.
● Multifunction display (MFD) and menus
with different
setting options ›››
 page 25.
● Service interval display ›››
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age 33.
● Second speed display ›››
 p

age 25.
● Speed warning function ›››
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age 32.
● Start-Stop system status display
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age 172.
● Low consumption driving status (ECO)
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age 98
● Identifying letters on engine (MKB).
● Active cylinder management display
(ACT ®
)* ›››

page 168
Distance travelled
The odometer registers the total distance
travelled by the car.
The odometer (trip ) shows the distance
travelled since the last odometer reset. The
last digit of the trip recorder indicates distan-
ces of 100 metres or one tenths of a mile.
● Briefly press the button ››› Fig. 121
4 to re-
set the trip r
ecor
der to 0.
● Keep the button 4 pressed for about 3
sec ond
s and the pr

evious value will be dis-
played. »
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
Time
● To set the time, keep the button ››
›
Fig. 121
4 pressed for more than 3 seconds to select
the hour or minut e di
sp
lay.
● To continue setting the time, press the up-
per or lower par
t of the button 4 . Hold but-
t on do
wn to s
croll through the numbers
quickly.
● Press the button 4 again in order to finish
settin g the time.
The time c an also be set

via the  key and
Set up function button in the Easy Connect
sy s
tem
›

›› page 101.
Compass
With the ignition on and the navigation sys-
tem on, the cardinal point corresponding to
the direction of travel of the vehicle is dis-
played on the instrument panel.
Selector lever position
The selected gear is displayed on the side of
the selector lever and on the instrument pan-
el display. In positions D and S, and with the
Tiptronic, the corresponding gear is also dis-
played.
Recommended gear (manual gearbox)
The recommended gear in order to save fuel
is displayed on the instrument panel while
you are driving ›››
 page 28. Second speed display (mph or km/h)
In addition to the s

peedometer, the speed
can also be displayed in a different unit of
measurement (in miles or in km per hour).
This option cannot be deactivated in models
destined for countries in which the second
speed must always be visible.
The second speed display can be adjusted in
the Easy Connect system via the  key and
the Set
up function button
››
›
p
age 101.
Speed warning
When the speed setting is exceeded, this will
be indicated on the instrument panel display.
This is very useful, for example when using
winter tyres that are not designed for driving
at the maximum speed of the vehicle
›››  page 32.
The speed warning settings can be adjusted
in the Easy Connect system via the  key
and the Set
up function button
››
›
p
age 101.
Start-Stop operating display
Updated information relating to the status is
displayed on the instrument panel
››› page 172.
Low consumption driving status (ECO)*
Depending on the equipment, when driving,
the “ECO ” display appears on the instrument
panel when the vehicle is in low consump- tion status due to active cylinder manage-
ment (ACT
®
)* ›

››  page 30.
Identifying letters on engine (MKB)
Hold the button ››› Fig. 121 4 down for more
th an 15 sec
onds

to display the identifying
letters of the vehicle engine (MKB). To do
this, the ignition must be switched on and
the engine switched off. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ››› in Warning
symbols on p ag

e 101. WARNING
Even though outside temperatures are above
freezin g, some r

oads and bridges may be icy.
● At outside temperatures above +4°C
(+39°F), even when the “ice cr
ystal symbol”
is not visible, there may still be patches of ice
on the road.
● Do not rely on the outside temperature in-
dicator! Note
● Different

versions of the instrument panel
are available and therefore the versions and
instructions on the display may vary. In the
case of displays without warning or informa-
tion texts, faults are indicated exclusively by
the warning lamps. 98

Instruments and warning/control lamps
●
Depending on the equipment, some set -
tin
gs and instructions can also be carried out
in the Easy Connect system.
● When several warnings are active at the
same time, the symbols
are shown succes-
sively for a few seconds and will stay on until
the fault is rectified. Odometer
Fig. 122
Instrument panel: odometer and re-
set b
utt on. The distance covered is displayed in “kilome-
tr
e
s” or mi l

es “m”. It is possible to change
the measurement units (kilometres
“km”/miles “m”) in the radio/Easy Connect*.
Please refer to the Easy Connect* Instructions
Manual for more details. Odometer/trip recorder
The odometer shows

the total distance cov-
ered by the vehicle.
The trip recorder shows the distance that has
been travelled since it was last reset. It is
used to measure short trips. The last digit of
the trip recorder indicates distances of 100
metres or tenths of a mile.
The trip recorder can be set to zero by press-
ing 0.0/SET
› ››
Fig. 122
.
F au

lt display
If there is a fault in the instrument panel, the
letters DEF will appear in the trip recorder
display. Have the fault repaired immediately,
as far as is possible.
Coolant temperature gauge For vehicles with no coolant temperature
g
aug
e, a c ontr

ol lamp  appears for high
coolant temperatures ›››
page 207. Please
note ››› .
The c oo
lant

temperature gauge 2 ›››
Fig. 121 only w ork

s when the ignition is
switched on. In order to avoid engine dam-
age, please read the following notes for the
different temperature ranges. Engine cold
If only
the diode

s in the lower part of the
scale light up, this indicates that the engine
has not yet reached operating temperature.
Avoid high revs and heavy acceleration and
do not make the engine work hard.
Normal temperature
If in normal operations, the diodes light up
until the central zone, it means that the en-
gine has reached operating temperature. At
high outside temperatures and when making
the engine work hard, the diodes may contin-
ue lighting up and reach the upper zone. This
is no cause for concern, provided the control
lamp  does not light up on the instrument
panel digital display.
Heat range
When the diodes light up in the upper area of
the display and the control lamp appears 
on the instrument panel display, the coolant
temperature is excessive ››› page 207. CAUTION
● To ens ur

e a long useful life for the engine,
avoid high revs, driving at high speed and
making the engine work hard for approxi-
mately the first 15 minutes when the engine
is cold. The phase until the engine is warm al-
so depends on the outside temperature. If
necessary, use the engine oil temperature*
›››  page 31 as a guide. » 99
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
●
Additiona l
lights and other accessories in
front of the air inlet reduce the cooling effect
of the coolant. At high outside temperatures
and high engine loads, there is a risk of the
engine overheating.
● The front spoiler also ensures proper distri-
bution of the coo
ling air when the vehicle is
moving. If the spoiler is damaged this can re-
duce the cooling effect, which could cause
the engine to overheat. Seek specialist assis-
tance. Fuel level
Fig. 123
Fuel gauge. The display
6
› ›
› Fig. 121 on

ly works when
the ignition is switched on. When the display
reaches the reserve mark, the lower diode
lights up in red and the control lamp  ap-
pears ››› page 96. When the fuel level is very
low, the lower diode flashes in red. The distance to empty fuel level is displayed
on the instrument p

anel 3
› ››
Fig. 121
.
Y ou c
an consult the tank capacity of your ve-
hicle in the ›››
 page 40 section. CAUTION
Never run the fuel tank completely dry. An ir-
regu l

ar fuel supply could cause misfiring. In
this way the unburned fuel can reach the ex-
haust system, which could cause the catalytic
converter to overheat resulting in damage. Warning and control lamps
W arnin
g symbo l

s Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
 p

age 35
There are red warning symbols (priority 1)
and yellow warning symbols (priority 2).
Warning messages, Priority 1 (red)
If one of these faults occurs, the warning
lamp will light up or flash and will be accom-
panied by three audible warnings. This is a
danger warning. Stop the vehicle and switch
off the engine. Check the fault and correct it.
Obtain professional assistance if necessary.
If several priority 1 faults are detected at the
same time, the symbols will be displayed one after the other for about 2 seconds at a time
and will

continue until the fault is corrected.
No menus will be shown in the display for the
duration of a priority 1 warning message.
Examples of priority 1 warning messages
(red)
● Brake system symbol  with the warning
me
ssage STOP BRAKE FLUID INSTRUC-
TION MANUAL or STOP BRAKE FAULT IN-
STRUCTION MANUAL .
● Coolant symbol  with the warning me
s-
sage STOP SEE COOLANT INSTRUCTION
MANUAL .
● Engine oil pressure symbol  with the
warning me
ssage STOP ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE LOW! INSTRUCTION MANUAL .
Warning messages, Priority 2 (yellow)
If one of these faults occurs, the correspond-
ing warning lamp lights up and is accompa-
nied by an audible warning. Check the corre-
sponding function as soon as possible al-
though the vehicle may be used without risk.
If several priority 2 warning messages are de-
tected at the same time, the symbols are dis-
played one after the other for about 2 sec-
onds at a time. After a set time, the informa-
tion text will disappear and the symbol will
be shown as a reminder at the side of the
display.
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OperationFunction buttons in the
vehicle settings
menuPage
ESC system››› page 155
Tyres››› page 216
Driver assistance››› table on page 24
Parking and manoeuvring››› page 175
Vehicle lights››› table on page 24
Mirrors and windscreen wipers››› table on page 24
Opening and closing››› table on page 24
Multifunction display››› table on page 24
Date and time››› table on page 24
Units››› table on page 24
Service››› page 97
Factory settings››› table on page 24 WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with
the risk of injur

y. Operating the Easy Connect
system while driving could distract you from
traffic. 102

Operation
“Safe” security system** This is an anti-theft device which consists of
a double loc
k
for the door locks and a deacti-
vation function for the boot in order to pre-
vent forced entry.
Activation
The “safe” system is activated when the vehi-
cle is locked using the key or the remote con-
trol.
To activate it with the key, rotate once it is in-
serted in the door lock cylinder in the locking
direction.
To activate the system using the remote con-
trol, press the lock button once  on the re-
mot e.
Onc e thi s

system is activated, opening doors
from the outside and the inside is not possi-
ble. The rear lid can not be opened. The cen-
tral lock button does not work.
When the ignition is switched off, the instru-
ment panel display indicates that the “Safe”
system is on.
Deactivation
Rotate the key inserted in the lock cylinder
twice towards the locking direction.
To activate the system using the remote con-
trol, press the lock button on the remote
twice  in less than five seconds. On deactivating the “Safe” system, the alarm
v
o
lumetric sen

sor is also deactivated.
With the “Safe” switched off, doors can be
opened from the interior but not from the ex-
terior.
See “Selective unlocking system*”
“Safe” status
On the driver door, there is warning lamp visi-
ble from outside the vehicle through the win-
dow which shows the “Safe” system status.
We will know that “Safe” system is activated
by the flashing warning lamp. The indicator
will flash on all vehicles, fitted and nor fitted
with an alarm, until they unlock.
Remember:
Safe activated with or without an alarm:
warning lamp flashes continuously.
Safe deactivated without an alarm: the warn-
ing lamp stays off.
Safe deactivated with an alarm: the warning
lamp stays off. WARNING
No one should remain inside the vehicle if the
“Safe” sys t

em is activated because opening
the doors will not be possible in the event of
an emergency neither from the inside nor the
outside and help from the outside is made difficult. Danger of death. Passengers could
become trap
ped in

side in case of emergency. Selective unlocking system*
This system allows to unlock either just the
driver door or all
the

vehicle.
Driver door unlock button
Unlock once. Use either the key or the remote
control.
Once the key is inserted in the lock cylinder,
rotate once in the unlock direction. The driver
door will remain without “Safe” and un-
locked. In vehicles fitted with an alarm, see
the Anti-theft Alarm section ››› page 113.
Using the remote control, press the unlock
button on the remote  once. The “Safe”
sy s
tem f

or all the vehicle is deactivated, only
the driver door is unlocked and both the
alarm and the warning lamp are also turned
off.
Unlocking all doors and the luggage com-
partment
The unlock button on the remote control
must be pressed twice  so that all doors
and the lug g
ag e c

ompartment can be
opened.
Press twice within 5 seconds to deactivate
the “Safe” system for all vehicle, to unlock all
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Operation
●
If the ignition key i
s removed while the
lights are on, the lights flash briefly and the
driver door opens, no audible warning is
heard, since with the Coming Home function
on, the lights are automatically switched off
after a period of time (except when the light
switch is in position  or . Adaptive headlights* (for driving
round bend
s)Fig. 134
Cornering lighting using adaptive
he a
dlights. When driving around bends, the headlights
w
i
ll

light the most important areas of the
road.
This cornering light gives better illumination
of the side of the road and the corner area.
The dynamic lighting is controlled automati-
cally according to speed and the steering
wheel angle. The two main headlights move at different
angles

to avoid that the front of the vehicle is
left completely in the dark. Note
The system operates from a speed of about
10 km/h (6 mph). Fog lights with cornering function*
This is an additional light source to dipped
beam hea
dlights

to light up the road as a
bend is taken.
The cornering light operates with the lights
switched on and when driving at less than
40 Km/h (25 mph). Ignition occurs by turning
the steering or connecting the turn signal.
Forward gear
● If the steering wheel is turned to the right,
or the right-hand t urn s

ignal operated, the
right-hand fog light turns on.
● If the steering wheel is turned to the left, or
the left-h
and turn signal operated, the left-
hand fog light turns on.
In reverse, both fog lights turn on. Note
When the fog lamps are on, the cornering
function i s

activated and both headlights are
continuously on. Instrument and switch lighting, head-
light ran
g

e control Fig. 135
Dash panel: headlight range control Instrument and switch lighting
The lightin
g l
evel

of instruments, controls
and displays can be adjusted through the in-
fotainment system with the CAR button and
the S
ETUP function button
››
›
 p

age 24.
The instrument lighting (some dials and nee-
dles), the centre console lighting and the
lighting of the displays are regulated by a
photodiode incorporated in the instrument
panel.
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Operation
Climatronic* Gener a
l not
es Fig. 167
Climatronic: controls. Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›
 p

age 39
Climatronic automatically maintains a com-
fortable temperature. To do so, it automati-
cally regulates the supplied air temperature
and the blower and air distribution levels.
The system also allows for the effect of sun-
light, so there is no need for manual adjust-
ment. It also has a humidity sensor that
helps to automatically demist the wind-
screen.
Automatic operations ››› page 147 guaran-
tee maximum comfort any time of year. Climatronic description
Cooling on
ly works if the following conditions
are met:
● The engine is running
● the outside temperature is above +2 °C
(+36 °F);
● A/C
18
› ››
Fig. 167
swit

ched on.
Starting the Climatronic
The corresponding function will be switched
on when a button is pressed, turning on the
air conditioning if it was switched off, with
the exception of button 17
›
› ›
Fig. 167
(r
ecir-
culation). Switching off the Climatronic
●
Turn control 10 to the left until the seg-
ments of
co

lumn 9
› ››
Fig. 167
swit
ch off.
● After 1 second has elapsed, turn the control
again to sw
itch off the display.
In order to ensure engines subject to heavy
loads are cooled, the air conditioning com-
pressor is switched off in the event of high
coolant temperatures.
Recommended setting for all seasons of the
year
● Set the required temperature. We recom-
mend +22 °C (72 °F).
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Air conditioning
● Pr e
ss
the AUTO button
13
› ››
Fig. 167
.
● Adju s
t vents 3 and 4 ››› p
age 141 so that
the air flow is directed slightly upwards.
Change between degrees Centigrade and de-
grees Fahrenheit
Keep the AUTO and
A/C
› ››
Fig. 167
butt

ons
held down for 2 seconds at the same time.
The data is displayed on the screen in the
units required. Note
● A vi s

it to the specialised service once a
year is recommended to clean the Climatronic
system.
● The interior temperature sensor 11›››
Fig. 167 is at the bott
om. Do not cover it
with stickers or the like, as this could have a
negative effect on Climatronic operations. Automatic mode
Automatic mode is used to maintain a con-
s
t
ant t

emperature and demist the windows
inside the vehicle.
Switching on automatic mode
● Set the interior temperature between
+16 °C (+64 °F) and +29 °C (+84
°F).
● Adjust vents 3 and 4 ›››
p
age 141 so that
the air flow is directed slightly upwards. ●
Press
the AUTO button
13
› ››
Fig. 167
and
AUTO dis
played on the screen.
Automatic mode is switched off by pressing
the air distribution buttons or increasing or
decreasing the blower speed. However, the
temperature remains regulated.
Adjusting the temperature ●
When you switch on the ignition, control 1 ›››
Fig. 167 can be used t o set
the required in-
terior temperature.
It is possible to select interior temperatures
from +16 °C (+64 °F) to +29 °C (+84 °F). In
this range the temperature is regulated auto-
matically. If a temperature below +16 °C
(+64 °F) is selected, “LO” is displayed on the
screen. If a temperature above +29 °C
(+84 °F) is selected, “HI” is displayed on the
screen. At both extremes, Climatronic works
at maximum cooling or heating power, re-
spectively. The temperature is not regulated.
In the event of prolonged, irregular distribu-
tion of the air flow from the outlets (particu-
larly the footwells) and significant differen-
ces in temperature, e.g. on leaving the vehi-
cle, sensitive people may catch cold. Air recirculation Air recirculation prevents unpleasant smells,
e.g. when pa
s

sing through a tunnel or in
queuing traffic, from entering the interior.
Switching on air recirculation mode
● Press button 
17
››› Fig. 167 and the 
symbo

l is displayed on the screen.
Switching off air recirculation mode
● Press button 
17
› ›
› Fig. 167 and the


symbol disappears from the screen. WARNING
Read and observe the safety warnings ››› in
General not

es on page 140. Note
If air recirculation mode remains on for 15 mi-
nutes, the 

symbol will start to flash on
the screen to indicate prolonged air recircula-
tion. If air recirculation is not switched off,
the symbol will continue to flash for about 5
minutes. Blower selection
Climatronic automatically regulates blower
s
peed ac
cor

ding to the interior temperature. »
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Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Driving
It lights up yellow
The 12-volt battery
was disconnected
and has been recon-
nected.Take the vehicle for a short run
at 15-20 km/h (9-12 mph).

It flashes yellow
The steering column
is tight.Turn the wheel a little to both
sides.
The steering column
does not unlock or
lock.Remove the key from the ignition
and switch the ignition back on.
If necessary, check the messag-
es displayed on the instrument
panel display.
Do not drive on if
the steering
column remains locked after the
ignition has been switched on.
Seek specialist assistance. WARNING
If the warning lamps and the corresponding
mess ag

es are ignored when they light up, the
vehicle may stall in traffic and cause acci-
dents and severe injuries.
● Never ignore the warning lamps or messag-
es.
● Stop the v

ehicle at the next opportunity
and in a safe pl
ace. Note
Failure to heed the control lamps and corre-
sponding t e

xt messages when they light up
may result in damage to the vehicle. Information relating to different vehi-
cle pr
oc

esses. In order to make the vehicle more difficult to
ste
al,

you should always lock the steering be-
fore leaving the vehicle.
Mechanical steering lock
The steering column is locked when the key
is removed from the ignition lock and the ve-
hicle is stationary.
Activating the steering lock
● Park the vehicle ›››

p
age 152.
● Remove the ignition key.
● Turn the steering wheel slightly until the
steering loc
k has engaged.
Deactivating the steering lock
● Turn the steering wheel slightly to release
the lock.
● Insert

the key in the ignition lock.
● Hold the steering wheel in this position
and switch on the ignition. El

ectromechanical steering
In vehicl
es 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.
You should take into account that you will
need considerably more power than normal
to steer the vehicle if the power steering is
not working correctly or at all.
Power-assisted steering
Power-assisted steering helps the driver in
critical situations. In counter-steering, it as-
sists by applying additional torque ››› .
WARNING
Power-assisted steering, together with the
ESC, helps the driv

er to control vehicle steer-
ing in critical situations. However, the driver
is ultimately responsible for steering the ve-
hicle at all times. Power-assisted steering
does not remove this responsibility. 149
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Operation
Emergencies
Safety