lights Seat Mii 2013 User Guide
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54Ensuring you are correctly and safely seated
Seat functions
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
● Adjust the seat position ⇒ page 47
● Seat belts ⇒ page 56
● Airbag system ⇒ page 65
● Child seats (accessories) ⇒ page 74
● Exterior mirrors ⇒ page 93
WARNING
Inappropriate use of the seat functions can cause severe injuries.
● Assume the proper sitting position before your trip and remain in it
throughout. This also applies to the other occupants.
● Keep hands, fingers, feet and other limbs away from the seat operat-
ing and adjustment radius.
Seat heating*
Fig. 34 In the centre
console: Front seats
heating switch
The front seat cushions can be heated electrically when the ignition is
switched on.
Switch off seat heating if there is nobody in the seat.
effectAction ⇒ Fig. 34To switch system on:Press button . Seat heating is switched on fully.
All warning signals light up.
Adjusting the heating
output:Press the button again to adjust the desired
heat.
To switch system off:Keep pressing button until all of the lights are
switched off.
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Warning lamp
Fig. 35 Warning lamp on
the instrument panel
Fig. 36 Indication of
seat belt status in the
rear seats on the instru-
ment panel display
Lights up or
flashesPossible causeSolution
On the instrument panel: Driver's
seat belt not fastened or front pas-
senger seat belt not fastened if the
front passenger seat is occupied.
Fasten seat belts!
On the instrument panel: Objects
on the front passenger seat.Remove any objects from
the front passenger seat
and store them safely.
Instrument panel display: A pas-
senger in the rear seats has not
fastened their seat belt, if the seat
is occupied.*
Fasten seat belts!
On the instrument panel display: A
passenger in the rear seats has
fastened their seat belt, if the seat
is occupied.*
Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on, signalling that the function is being verified.
They will switch off after a few seconds.
An audible warning will be heard if the seat belts are not fastened as the
vehicle drives off and reaches a speed of more then 25 km/h (15 mph) or if
the seat belts are unfastened while the vehicle is in motion. The seat belt
warning lamp will also flash.
The warning lamp does not switch off until the driver and front passenger
fasten their seat belts while the ignition is switched on.
Seat belt status display for rear seats
The seat belt status display on the instrument panel informs the driver,
when the ignition is switched on, whether any passengers in the rear seats
have fastened their seat belts. The symbol indicates that the passenger
in this seat has fastened “his or her” seat belt ⇒ Fig. 36.
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Ensuring you are correctly and safely seated
Types of front passenger front airbag systems
There are 2 different SEAT front passenger airbag systems:ABCharacteristics of the passenger
front airbag without disabling.Characteristics of the front passen-
ger front airbag that can be disabled
manually ⇒ page 71.
- * Control lamp on the instru-
ment panel.– Control lamp on the instrument
panel.
- Front passenger airbag located in
dash panel.- PASSENGER AIR BAG control
lamp on the dash panel.
- Key switch in the glove compart-
ment on the front passenger side of
the dash panel.
- Front passenger airbag located in
dash panel.
- Description: airbag system- Description: airbag system with
front passenger front airbag disa-
bling.
- Description: airbag system without
disabling.* Control lamps
Fig. 46 Control lamp for
disabling the front pas-
senger front airbag on
the dash panel
lights
upLocationPossible causeSolution
Instrument
panelFault in airbag system
and seat belt tension-
ers.Have the system checked
immediately by a special-
ised workshop.
Dash panel.
Fault in the airbag
system.Have the system checked
immediately by a special-
ised workshop.
Front passenger front
airbag disabled.Check whether the airbag
should remain disabled.
Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on, signalling that the function is being verified.
They will switch off after a few seconds.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG warning lamp does not remain lit or if it is
lit together with the control lamp on the instrument panel and the front
passenger airbag is disabled, there may be a fault in the airbag system
⇒
.
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82Lights and visibility
Lights and visibility
Lights Introduction
The legal requirements regarding the use of vehicle lights in each country
must be observed.
The driver is personally responsible for the correct use and adjustment of
the lights in all situations.
Additional information and warnings:
● Exterior detail ⇒ page 6
● SEAT information system ⇒ page 22
● Changing bulbs ⇒ page 266
WARNING
If the headlights are set too high and the main beam is not used correct-
ly, there is a risk of dazzling or distracting other road users. This could
result in a serious accident.
● Always make sure that the headlights are correctly adjusted.
● Never use the main beam or flashed headlamps as this could dazzle
other drivers.
Control lamps
lights upPossible causeSolution
Rear fog light switched on.⇒ page 84.
Fog lights switched on⇒ page 84.
Left or right turn signal.
The control lamp flashes twice
as fast when a vehicle turn sig-
nal is faulty.If necessary, check the vehicle
lighting.
Main beam on or flasher on.⇒ page 83.
Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on, signalling that the function is being verified.
They will switch off after a few seconds.
WARNING
If the warning lamps are ignored, the vehicle may stall in traffic, or may
cause accidents and severe injuries.
● Never ignore the warning lamps.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
● Park the vehicle at a suitable distance away from the traffic ensuring
that the exhaust system is not in contact with inflammable material, for
example, dry grass, fuel, oil, etc.
● A faulty vehicle represents a risk of accident for the driver and for oth-
er road users. If necessary, switch on the hazard warning lamps and put
out the warning triangle to advise other drivers.
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Lights and visibility
CAUTION
Failure to heed the warning lamps when they appear may result in faults in
the vehicle.
Turn signal and headlight lever
Fig. 55 Turn signal and
main beam lever in their
initial position
Move the lever to the required position:
Right turn signal.
Left turn signal.
Switching on main beam ⇒
. When the main beam is switched on,
the warning lamp is switched on in the instrument panel.
Switch on the flasher or switch off the main beam headlights. The flash-
ed beam comes on if the lever is pressed. The warning lamp will
light up during this process.
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Push the lever all the way down to turn off the corresponding function.
Convenience turn signals
For the convenience turn signals, move the lever as far as possible upwards
or downwards and release the lever. The turn signal will flash 3 times.
The convenience indicators can be deactivated at a Specialised workshop.
WARNING
Incorrect use of the headlights may cause accidents and serious injury,
as the main beam may distract or dazzle other drivers.
Note
The turn signal only works when the ignition is switched on. The hazard
warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off ⇒ page 241.
Note
If any of both turn signals fails, the warning lamp will start flashing twice
faster than normal.
Note
The main beam headlights can only be switched on if the dipped beam
headlights are already on.
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Turning on and off lights
Fig. 56 Next to the steering wheel: diagram of some of
the types of light switch
The legal requirements regarding the use of vehicle lights in each country
must be observed.
Turn the light switch to the required position ⇒ Fig. 56: if the ignition is switched offwhen the ignition is on
Fog lights, dipped beam and
side lights off.Lights off, daytime driving light
on.
Side light on.Side light on.
Dipped beam off; if necessary,
the side light comes on for a
time.Dipped beam switched on.
Fog lights*
The control lamp appears on the fog lights control connected. ●
Switching on the fog lights : Turn the switch to position or pull out
to the first stop.
● Switching on the rear fog light : turn the light switch to position o
pull out to the maximum.
● To switch off the fog lights, press the light switch or turn it to position .
Audible warnings to advise the driver that the lights have not been
switched off
If the key is not in the ignition and the driver door is open, an audible warn-
ing signal is heard in the following cases: This is a reminder to turn off the
lights.
● When the light switch is in position .
● When the light switch is in position .
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Lights and visibility
WARNING
The side lights or daytime driving lights are not bright enough to illumi-
nate the road ahead and to ensure that other road users are able to see
you.
● Always use your dipped beam head lights if it is raining or if visibility
is poor.
Lights and visibility: functions
Parking light remains on both sides
If when switching off the ignition, the light control remains in the posi-
tion and the vehicle is closed from outside, both headlights, in addition
to the side lights and the rear lights will light up.
Daytime driving light
The daytime driving light consists of individual lights in the front head-
lamps.
When the daytime driving light is switched on, only the individual lights
come on ⇒
.
The daytime lights are switched on each time the ignition is turned on if the
light switch is in position .
Switching the daytime driving light on and off
To switch the daytime driving light on or off, it is necessary to fit or remove
the corresponding fuse. Ask for professional assistance for this.
WARNING
If the road is not well-lit and the vehicle is not clearly visible to other
drivers, there is a risk of accident.
● Never use the daytime driving light if the road is not well-lit as a re-
sult of the weather conditions and poor visibility. The daytime driving
lights are not bright enough to illuminate the road ahead and to ensure
that other road users are able to see you.
● The rear lights do not come on with the daytime driving light. A vehi-
cle which does not have the rear lights on may not be visible to other
drivers in the darkness, if it is raining or in conditions of poor visibility.
Note
The headlights, rear lights and turn signals may mist up temporarily on the
inside in cool or damp weather. This is normal and in no way effects the
useful life of the vehicle lighting system.
Adjusting the headlights
In those countries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road to the
home country, the asymmetric dipped beam may dazzle drivers of oncom-
ing vehicles.
For this reason, stickers may need to be used to cover the headlights when
driving abroad. For further information, please refer to a specialised work-
shop. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Service.
Note
The use of stickers to cover headlights is only permitted over a short period.
To modify the direction of the headlamps more permanently, please take
the vehicle to a specialised workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a Techni-
cal Service.
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Headlight range control, lighting of instruments and
controls
Fig. 57 Next to the
steering wheel: Head-
light range control
Headlamp height adjustment
The headlight range control ⇒ Fig. 57 is modified according to the value of
the headlight beam and the vehicle load status. This offers the driver opti-
mum visibility and the headlights do not dazzle oncoming drivers ⇒
.
The headlights can only be adjusted when the dipped beam is switched on.
To reset, turn switch ⇒ Fig. 57:ValueVehicle load status a)–Two front occupants, luggage compartment empty1All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty2All seats occupied, luggage compartment full3Driver only, luggage compartment fulla)
If the vehicle load does not correspond to those shown in the table, it is possible to select
intermediary positions. Instrument and switch lighting
When the side lights or dipped beam headlights are switched on, the light-
ing for instruments and controls lights up at a constant brightness.
WARNING
Heavy objects in the vehicle may mean that the headlights dazzle and
distract other drivers. This could result in a serious accident.
● Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load status so that it does not
blind other drivers.
Reading light
Button/ Switcheffect
Switching off the reading light.
Switching on the reading light.
Switches door contact control on (central position).
The reading light comes on automatically when the vehicle is un-
locked, a door is opened or the key is removed from the ignition.
The light goes off a few seconds after all the doors are closed,
the vehicle is locked or the ignition is switched on.
Note
The reading lights go out when the vehicle is locked, or a few minutes after
the key is removed from the ignition. This prevents the battery from dis-
charging.
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Sun blind Introduction
WARNING
Folded sun blinds can reduce visibility.
● Always roll or fold sun blinds and visors away when not in use.
Sun visors
Fig. 58 Sun visor Options for adjusting driver and front passenger sun visors:
●
Lower by unfolding towards the windscreen.
● The sun visor can be pulled out of its mounting and turned towards the
door.
● Swing the sun visor towards the door, longitudinally backwards.
Vanity mirror*
There may be a vanity mirror in the folded sun visor on the passenger side
and a cardholder in the driver sun visor.
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88Lights and visibility
Heat-insulating glass windscreen
Fig. 59 Windscreen with reflective infrared and metal
coating and small window (red surface)
The heat-insulating windscreens include a reflective infrared coating. The
section above the rear vision mirror has been left uncoated (communication
window) to allow electric components from the accessories shop to operate
correctly ⇒ Fig. 59.
CAUTION
When the uncoated surface is covered or has a sticker on the interior or ex-
terior, malfunctions in the electronic components may occur. Never cover
the uncoated surface on the interior or exterior.