Ignition Lock - Seat ibiza Owner's Manual

122 Driving
Diesel engines
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After switching to the driving position (ignition on), the required
glow plug warm-up time is indicated by a lamp which is controlled
by the coolant temperature
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Ambient temperature above +5 °C:
The engine can be started without preglow. Do not depress throttle
during the starting procedure.
Ambient temperature below +5 °C:
• Turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 2 the glow plug
warning lamp comes on. It goes out when the ignition
temperature is reached.
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o o n n t t h h e e b b a a t t t t e e r r y y . .
If despite this the engine does not start, the fuse may have blown
"Fuses" chapter".
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• When the warning lamp goes out, start the engine immediately.
Do not depress the accelerator while starting.
If the engine only fires irregularly, continue to operate the starter a
few seconds longer (30 seconds at maximum) until the engine
runs under its own power.
If the engine does not start, switch the glow plugs on again and try
starting it again as described.
"Warning lamps" chapter.
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The glow plug lamp does not come on – the engine can be started
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straight away.
Starting after running out of fuel
If the tank on vehicles with a diesel engine was empty, starting
after filling with diesel fuel can take longer than normal – up to
one minute. This is because the fuel system must first be freed of
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air before starting.
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Valid for all engines
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When the engine has been subjected to a heavy engine load for a long ti-
me, the engine must not be switched off abruptly. Let it idle for about
2 minutes to avoid overheating.
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