Seat Ibiza Owner's Manual page 158

Switching the ignition or the glow plug sys-
tem on
2
Turn the ignition key to this position and re-
lease it. If the key cannot be turned or it is
difficult to turn from position
, move the steering wheel from one side to
2
the other; this will release it.
Starting
3
The engine is started when the key is in this
position. Electrical devices with high power
consumption are switched off temporarily at
the same time.
Each time that the vehicle is restarted, the ig-
nition key must be turned to position
repetitive start prevention lock of the igni-
tion prevents possible damage to the starter
motor if the engine is already running.
WARNING
The ignition key must NOT be removed from
●
the lock until the vehicle comes to a stand-
still. Otherwise, the steering could be imme-
diately blocked- Risk of accident!
● Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even if only for a
short period. This is especially important if
children or disabled people are left alone in
the vehicle. They could accidentally start the
engine or work electrical equipment such as
the electric windows, resulting in an acci-
dent.
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Unsupervised use of the key could start the
●
engine or any electrical system, such as the
electric windows. This could result in serious
injury.
to position
1
CAUTION
The starter motor will only work when the en-
gine is stopped (ignition key position
Electronic immobiliser "SAFE"
The electronic immobiliser prevents unau-
thorised persons from driving the vehicle.
. The
1
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.
The engine can only be started using a genu-
ine SEAT key with its correct code.
If the following message* is shown on the in-
strument panel display: SAFE , the vehicle
cannot be started.
The engine can, however, be started if the
appropriate coded SEAT genuine key is used.
Operation
).
3
Note
A perfect operation of the vehicle is ensured
if genuine SEAT keys are used.
Starting petrol engines
The engine can only be started using a genu-
ine SEAT key with its correct code.
Move the gearbox lever to the neutral posi-
–
tion and depress the clutch pedal thor-
oughly and hold it in this position for the
starter to turn the engine on.
Turn the ignition key to the starting posi-
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tion page 155.
Let go of the ignition key as soon as the en-
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gine starts; the starter motor must not run
on with the engine.
After starting a very hot engine, you may
need to slightly press down the accelerator.
When starting a cold engine, it may be a little
noisy for the first few seconds until oil pres-
sure has built up in the hydraulic valve com-
pensators. This is quite normal, and no cause
for concern.
If the engine does not start immediately,
switch the starter off after 10 seconds and try
again after half a minute. If the engine still
does not start, the fuel pump fuse should be
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checked page 88, Fuses.