Seat Ibiza: Care of the vehicle interior

Seat Ibiza Owners Manual

Cleaning plastic parts and the dash panel

– Use a clean, damp cloth to clean plastic parts and the dash panel. – If this does not provide satisfactory results, use a special solvent-free plastic cleaning product.

WARNING

Never clean the dash panel and surface of the airbag module with cleansers containing solvents. Solvents cause the surface to become porous. If the airbag inflates, disintegrating plastic parts can cause substantial injuries.

Caution

Cleaning products which contain solvents will damage the material.

Cleaning wooden trim

– Clean the wooden trim with a clean cloth moistened with water. – If this does not provide satisfactory results, use a gentle soap solution.

Caution

Cleaning products which contain solvents will damage the material.

Cleaning cloth seat covers and fabric trim

Cloth seat covers and fabric trim on the doors, headlining etc. can be cleaned with a special interior cleanser or with dry foam and a soft brush.

Cleaning leather

Normal cleaning

– Moisten a cotton or woollen cloth with water and wipe over the leather surfaces.

Cleaning stubborn stains

– More stubborn dirt can be removed using a mild soap solution (pure liquid soap; two tablespoons diluted in one litre of water) and a cloth. – Do not let the water soak through the leather or soak into the seams. – Then wipe off with a soft, dry cloth.

Leather care

– The leather should be treated regularly (about twice a year) with a special leather-care product, which is available from your Authorised Service Centre. – Apply these products very sparingly. – Then wipe off with a soft, dry cloth.

SEAT does everything possible to preserve the special qualities of leather, as a natural product. Because of the natural properties of the specially selected hides employed, the finished leather has a certain sensitivity to grease and dirt, etc. so a degree of care is required in everyday use and when looking after the leather. Dust and grit in the pores and seams can scratch and damage the surface. If the vehicle is left standing in the sun for long periods, the leather should be protected against direct sunlight to prevent it from fading. However, slight colour variations in high-quality natural leather are normal.

Caution

• Do not use solvents, wax polish, shoe cream, spot removers or similar products on leather.

• To avoid damage, stubborn stains should be removed by a qualified workshop.

Cleaning seat belts

A dirty belt may stop the seat belt working properly. Keep the seat belts clean and check all seat belts regularly.

Cleaning seat belts

– Carefully pull the dirty seat belt right out and leave it out. – Clean the dirty seat belts with a gentle soap solution. – Allow the seat belt fabric to dry. – Do not roll up the seat belt until it is dry.

If large stains form on the belts the belt will not retract correctly into the automatic belt retractor.

WARNING

• Do not use chemical cleaning agents on the seat belts, as this can impair the strength of the webbing. Ensure that the belts do not come into contact with corrosive fluids.

• Check the condition of all seat belts at regular intervals. If you notice that the belt webbing, fittings, retractor mechanism or buckle of any of the belts is damaged, the belt must be replaced by a specialist workshop.

• Do not attempt to repair a damaged seat belt yourself. The seat belts must not be removed or modified in any way.

Caution

After cleaning, allow seat belts to dry completely before rolling them up. Otherwise the belt retractors could become damaged.