Dashboard Warning Lights Guide — Seat Ibiza

Red Lights — Stop Driving / Urgent

Symbol	Meaning	Action
🌡️ Engine temperature	Engine is overheating	Stop safely, follow overheating SOP
🔴 Oil pressure	Oil pressure critically low	Stop immediately, check oil level. Do NOT drive with this light on
🔋 Battery / charging	Alternator not charging	Drive to garage promptly; avoid using electrical loads. If new — may be drive belt
❗ Brake system	Brake fluid low or brake fault	Check handbrake is off; if still on, check brake fluid. Do not drive if brakes feel spongy
🚗 Door ajar	A door, bonnet, or boot is open	Stop and close securely
🔒 Steering lock	Steering lock engaged or power steering fault	If locked — wiggle the steering wheel while turning the key. If power steering fault — drive carefully to garage

Amber/Yellow Lights — Caution / Service Soon

Symbol	Meaning	Action
⚙️ Engine management (check engine)	Engine fault detected	Drive gently, avoid high revs. Book diagnostic as soon as possible. If flashing — stop, serious misfire
💡 Bulb failure	An exterior bulb is out	Check all lights, replace the faulty bulb
🛞 TPMS (tyre pressure)	Tyre pressure low	Check and inflate all tyres to correct pressure
⛽ Low fuel	~50 km range remaining	Refuel soon
🔧 Service due	Scheduled service interval reached	Book a service
❄️ Glow plug (diesel only)	Glow plugs pre-heating	Wait for light to go off before starting (diesel models)
🚙 ESC/traction control	Stability control active or disabled	If flashing — system working (slippery surface). If steady — system fault, drive carefully
⚠️ ABS	Anti-lock brake fault	Brakes still work but without ABS assist. Drive carefully, book service
🎯 Airbag/SRS	Airbag system fault	Book diagnostic — airbags may not deploy in a crash

Green/Blue Lights — Information Only

Symbol	Meaning
💡 Headlights	Dipped beam active
🔵 High beam	Full beam active — remember to dip for oncoming traffic
➡️ Indicators	Turn signal active
❄️ Frost warning	Outside temperature below 4°C
🅿️ Parking sensors	Parking sensor system active

General Rules

• Red = stop and investigate immediately
• Amber = something needs attention soon, but safe to continue driving carefully
• Green/Blue = information only, system active
• Flashing lights are more urgent than steady ones
• After starting the engine, all warning lights should illuminate briefly then go off — if any stay on, investigate

When Multiple Lights Come On

Multiple warning lights at once (especially engine + battery + oil) often indicate:

• Drive belt failure — stop immediately
• Alternator failure — battery is draining; get to a garage quickly
• Major electrical fault — pull over and call assistance

Notes

Consult the owner's manual for model-specific light symbols, as they can vary between Ibiza generations. Keep the manual in the glovebox.