Seat Ibiza: Climatronic

Seat Ibiza Owners Manual

Control switches

Fig. 96 On the instrument panel: Climatronic controls

The air conditioning system only works when the engine is running and the blower is switched on.

– Turn the temperature selector, fig. 96 to set the desired temperature. – The
functions will be switched on when the buttons are pressed. When the function is activated, a symbol is displayed on the screen. Press the button again to switch off the function.

Blower speed control and ON / OFF
system.

Blower level indicator

Outside temperature display

Defrost windscreen display

Air recirculation display:

Display for air flow direction

Display AUTO (automatic operation)

Interior temperature selected display

Display ECON (air conditioning off)

Interior temperature selector.

Button
  – defrost function for the windscreen.
The air drawn in from outside the vehicle is directed at the windscreen. The air recirculation mode, if switched on, will be switched off as soon as the defrost function is switched on. At temperatures over 3°C, the air conditioning system will be switched on automatically and the blower speed will be increased by one level in order to dry the air.

Button
– Automatic temperature, ventilation
and air distribution control

Button 
– Air distribution to footwell

Button
– Air distribution to the upper body.

Button
  – Air distribution to head.

Button
– To connect economic mode. When the
button light is on, the air conditioning is disconnected to save fuel.

Button
– Manual air recirculation mode.

WARNING

For your safety, the windows should never be fogged up or covered with snow or ice. This is essential to ensure good visibility. Please familiarise yourself with the correct operation of the heating and ventilation system, including the demist/defrost functions for the windows.

Note

Please observe the general notes.

Automatic mode

In automatic mode air temperature, flow, and distribution are automatically regulated so that a specified temperature is attained as quickly as possible and then maintained.

Switching on automatic mode

– Press the button . The display
is visible, fig. 96 . – Turn the temperature
selector to set the desired temperature inside the vehicle. We recommend 22°C (72°F).

A comfortable interior climate is quickly reached when a temperature of +22°C (72°F) is set in automatic mode. It can be changed as necessary to suit individual preferences or particular circumstances. It is possible to select interior temperatures from +18°C (64°F) to +29°C (86°F). If a lower or higher temperature is selected, LO or HI is displayed on the screen. These are approximate temperatures and the actual temperature may be slightly higher or lower depending on the outside conditions.

Climatronic maintains a constant temperature level fully automatically. The temperature of the air supplied to the interior, the blower speed and the air distribution are regulated automatically. The system also allows for the effect of strong sunlight, so there is no need for manual adjustment. Therefore, automatic mode provides the best comfort for the vehicle occupants in virtually all conditions throughout the year. Automatic mode is switched off whenever an adjustment is made using the buttons for the air distribution, blower or
. The temperature continues to be regulated.

Manual mode

In manual mode you can adjust the air temperature, flow, and distribution yourself.

Switching on manual mode

– Press one of the buttons, fig. 96   to
, or turn the blower control
  . The display is switched off
.

Temperature

It is possible to select interior temperatures from +18°C (64°F) to +29°C (86°F). These are approximate temperatures and the actual temperature may be slightly higher or lower depending on the outside conditions. If a temperature below 18°C (64°F) is selected, the display switches to LO. In this setting the system runs at maximum cooling output and the temperature is not regulated. If a temperature above 29°C (86°F) is selected the display indicates HI. In this setting the system runs at maximum heating output and the temperature is not controlled.

Blower

The blower can be infinitely adjusted with the blower control . Always have the blower running at
a low setting to ensure a constant flow of fresh air into the vehicle. If the blower is switched off (no level displayed  ) and the control is turned further
to the left, the Climatronic is switched off. Then OFF is displayed on the screen.

Air distribution

The air distribution is adjusted using the buttons   ,
  and
. It is also possible to open and
close some of the air outlets separately.

Switching the air conditioning system on and off

Pressing the button switches off
the air cooling system to save fuel. The temperature continues to be regulated. The set temperature can then only be reached if it is higher than the outside temperature.

Air recirculation mode

Air recirculation mode prevents fumes or unpleasant smells from entering the vehicle. – Press the button to switch
air recirculation mode on or off. This is ON if the symbol , fig. 96
  is displayed on the screen.
Air recirculation mode prevents strong odours in the ambient air from entering the vehicle interior, for example when passing through a tunnel or in queuing traffic. When the outside temperature is low, using air recirculation mode provides more effective heating by heating air from the vehicle interior instead of cold air from outside.

When the outside temperature is high, using air recirculation mode provides more effective cooling by cooling air from the vehicle interior instead of warm air from outside. For reasons of safety, air recirculation is not possible when the control for air distribution is set to the windscreen setting .

WARNING

In air recirculation mode, no ambient air enters the vehicle interior. If the air conditioning system is switched off, the windows can quickly mist over. Therefore, you should never leave the air recirculation mode switched on for longer periods, as this increases the risk of an accident.

Note

When reverse gear is engaged the air recirculation connects automatically to prevent the entrance of exhaust fumes in the vehicle on travelling backwards. In this case the symbol for air recirculation
is not displayed.