Driving - Seat Ibiza Owner's Manual

WARNING
In air recirculation mode, no cold air from the
outside enters the vehicle interior. If the air
conditioner is switched off, the windows can
quickly mist over. Therefore, never leave the
air recirculation mode switched on for a long
time (risk of accident).
Note
When engaging reverse gear, the air recir-
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culation is connected automatically to pre-
vent the entrance of exhaust gases in the ve-
hicle on travelling backwards. The control
lamp on the button does not light up.
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If the temperature control is turned to the
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coldest setting (blue point) and the
ton is on, the "Air recirculation" function is
automatically activated in order to cool the
vehicle faster using less energy, and its func-
tion control lamp will light up.
If the function is not deactivated by press-
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ing the button, it will deactivate after approx-
imately 20 minutes.

Driving

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Introduction
The power steering is not hydraulic but elec-
tromechanical. The advantage of this steer-
ing is that it foes not need flexible hydraulic
pipes, hydraulic oil, pump, filter or other
parts. The electromechanical system saves
fuel. Whereas a hydraulic system needs con-
tinuous oil pressure, electromechanical
steering only needs power when it is used.
In vehicles with electromechanical steering,
but-
A/C
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.
WARNING
If the power steering does not work, you will
need much more strength to turn the wheel.
This has a considerable effect on vehicle
safety.
● The power steering only works when the
engine is running.
Never allow the vehicle to move when the
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engine is switched off.
Never remove the key from the ignition
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while the vehicle is moving. The steering lock
Driving
The control lamp should light up for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on. It
should go out once the engine is started.
could be engaged and vehicle steering would
not work.
Note
The ignition of the vehicle being towed must
be switched on to prevent the steering wheel
from locking and also to allow the use of the
turn signals, horn, windscreen wipers and
washers.
Control lamp

It lights up red
The electromechani- Have the steering checked im-
cal steering is dam- mediately by a specialised work-
aged. shop.

It lights up yellow
Electromechanical See a specialised workshop im-
steering operation mediately and have the steering
is limited. checked.
If the yellow warning lamp does
not light up again after the en-
gine is restarted and the vehicle
has travelled a short distance,
you do not need to take it to a
specialised workshop.
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