Seat Mii 2013 Service Manual

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Opening and closing
Rear lid
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
● Exterior detail ⇒ page 6
● Central locking ⇒ page 32
● Transporting ⇒ page 95
● Emergency locking and unlocking ⇒ page 244
WARNING
Careless and unsuitable locking, opening and closing of the rear lid can
cause accidents and serious injury.
● Open and close the rear lid only when nobody is in the way.
● Do not close the rear lid by pushing it down with your hand on the
rear window. The rear window could break and cause injury.
● Ensure the rear lid is locked after closing, otherwise, it may open un-
expectedly while driving. A closed rear lid should be flush with the corre-
sponding parts of the bodywork.
● Always keep the rear lid closed while driving to avoid toxic gases en-
tering the vehicle interior.
● Do not open the rear lid when there is a load installed, for example a
carrier system. Likewise, the rear lid cannot be opened when a load is at-
tached to it, for example bicycles. An open rear lid could close itself if
there is an additional weight on it. If necessary, press down on the rear
lid and remove the load.
● Close and lock both the rear lid and all the other doors when you are
not using the vehicle. Ensure that nobody remains inside the vehicle.
WARNING (Continued)
● Never allow children to play inside or around the vehicle without su-
pervision, especially if the rear lid is open. Children could enter the lug-
gage compartment, close the rear lid and become trapped. Depending on
the time of the year, temperatures inside a locked and closed vehicle can
be extremely high or extremely low resulting in serious injuries and ill-
ness or even death, particularly for young children.
● Never leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle. If the ve-
hicle key or the central locking button is used, they may be locked in the
vehicle.
CAUTION
Before opening the rear lid, ensure that there is sufficient free space to
open and close it, for example if you are in a garage.
Note
On the display of the Portable Navigation System (supplied by SEAT)
⇒ page 222 can be seen if the rear lid has been left open or is not correctly
shut. 
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Opening the rear lid
Fig. 22 On the vehicle
key: Button to unlock and
open the rear lid
If there are bicycles attached to a carrier situated on the rear lid, in some
cases, it may not automatically open ⇒ 
. Remove the load from the carrier
and support the open rear lid.
Opening with central locking
● Press the button 
on the vehicle key
⇒ Fig. 22 for about one second
to unlock the rear lid.
● OR: Press the button 
on the vehicle key until the rear lid opens auto-
matically several centimetres.
● Opening the rear lid with the button.
Opening with the vehicle mechanical key
● Insert the vehicle key into the lock cylinder of the driver door and turn
the key in an anticlockwise direction
⇒ page 32.
● Opening the rear lid with the button.
WARNING
Unsuitable or careless unlocking and opening of the rear lid could cause
serious injuries.
● If there is a loaded luggage carrier on the rear lid, it could be un-
locked or open but not recognised as such. An unlocked or open rear lid
could open unexpectedly while driving.
Note
At outside temperatures of less than 0 °C (+32 °F), the pressurised gas
struts cannot always automatically lift the rear lid. In this case, open the
rear lid manually. 
Closing the rear lid
Fig. 23 Rear lid open:
hand grip 

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Opening and closing
Closing the rear lid
● Grab the handgrip inside the rear lid ⇒ Fig. 23 (arrow).
● Push the rear lid downwards until it locks into place in the lock.
● Ensure that it is correctly closed by pulling on it firmly.
Locking the rear lid with central locking*
If the vehicle is unlocked and no doors or the rear lid are opened during
about. 30 seconds, it will automatically lock again. This function prevents
the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by
mistake.
Locking is only possible when the rear lid is correctly and fully closed.
● The rear lid is also locked by a central locking.
● If the vehicle rear lid is locked or unlocked using the 
button, when it
is closed once more it will lock automatically.
● A closed but not locked rear lid will lock automatically at a speed above
about 9 km/h (6 mph).
Locking the rear lid with the vehicle mechanical key
Locking is only possible when the rear lid is correctly and fully closed.
● Insert the vehicle key into the lock cylinder of the driver door and turn
the key in a clockwise direction ⇒ page 32.
WARNING
Unsuitable or careless closing and locking of the rear lid could cause se-
rious injuries.
● Never allow children to play inside or around the vehicle without su-
pervision, especially if the rear lid is open. Children could enter the lug-
gage compartment, close the rear lid and become trapped. A locked vehi-
cle can be subjected to extremely high and low temperatures, depending
on the time of year, thus causing serious injuries/illness and even death.
Note
Before closing the rear lid, make sure that the key has not been left inside
the luggage compartment. 
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42Opening and closing
Windows
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
● SEAT information system ⇒  page 22
● Central locking and locking system ⇒ page 32
WARNING
Careless use of the electric windows can cause serious injury.
● Only operate the electric windows when nobody is in the way.
● Never leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle if the
doors are to be locked. The windows cannot be opened in case of an
emergency.
● Always take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle. Af-
ter turning off the ignition, the windows can be opened and closed for a
short time using the buttons on the door as long as the driver door or
passenger side door is not open.
CAUTION
When the windows are open, rain can enter into the vehicle, dampening the
interior equipment and causing damage to the vehicle. Opening and closing the electric windows
Fig. 24 In the driver
door: electric windows
button
Opening and closing the windows
effectNecessary operationsOpening:Press button .Closing:Pull the switch .

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Opening and closing
Side-opening rear windows
Fig. 25 Lever to open
and close the rear win-
dow
Opening
Pull the release lever in the direction of the arrow A
and press outwards
until the lever engages.
Closing
Pull the release lever in the direction of the arrow B
and then press the lev-
er backwards until it engages. Opening and closing the sliding/tilting
electric panoramic sunroof
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
● Central locking and locking system ⇒ page 32
● Roof carrier ⇒ page 104
WARNING
If the sliding/tilting electric panoramic sunroof is used negligently or
without paying due attention, it can cause serious injury.
● The sliding/tilting sunroof should only be opened or closed when no
person remains in the way of it.
● After switching off, it is still possible to open or close the sliding/tilt-
ing sunroof during a short space of time provided that neither the driver
nor passenger door is opened.
CAUTION
● To prevent damage, when there are winter temperatures any ice or snow
that there may be on the roof of the vehicle must be removed before open-
ing or raising the sliding/tilting electric panoramic sunroof.
● Before leaving the vehicle or in the case of heavy rain, the sliding/tilting
sunroof must always be closed. With the sliding/tilting sunroof open or
raised, water can enter the passenger compartment and can cause consid-
erable damage to the electrical system. As a result, other damage can occur
in the vehicle.
● In the case of heavy rain, if the sliding/tilting sunroof is open, the interi-
or equipment of the vehicle may get wet, destroying the seat heating and
damaging the electrical system of the vehicle. 
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Note
● Leaves and other loose objects that land in the guides of the sliding/tilt-
ing sunroof should be removed periodically by hand or using a vacuum
cleaner.
● If the sliding/tilting sunroof does not work correctly, the anti-trap func-
tion will not work either. In this case, you should take the vehicle to a speci-
alised workshop. 
Opening and closing the sliding/tilting electric panoramic
sunroof
Fig. 26 In the interior
roof: turn the knob to
open and close
Fig. 27 In the interior
roof: turn the knob to
raise and to close the
sunroof
To raise the sliding/tilting sunroof, the knob must be in the basic position 1
.
effect⇒ Fig. 26
or
⇒ Fig. 27Action
To open the slid-
ing sunroof com-
pletely:3turn the know beyond position 2 and hold it
in that position until the sunroof reaches
the required position.
Put the sliding
sunroof in con-
venience posi-
tion:
2
Turn the knob to the required position.To set the inter-
mediate posi-
tion:2 to 1
To close the slid-
ing sunroof com-
pletely:1

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Opening and closing
effect⇒ Fig. 26
or
⇒ Fig. 27Action
To raise the tilt-
ing sunroof com-
pletely:4briefly press the rear part of the knob.
To stop automat-
ic operation:4 or 5Press or pull the knob again briefly.
To close com-
pletely:5briefly pull the rear part of the knob.
The sliding/tilting sunroof only works when switched on. After switching off,
it is still possible to open or close the sliding/tilting sunroof during a short
space of time provided that neither the driver nor passenger door is
opened.
All operations are interrupted when the rotary knob is actuated.
If it were not possible to close the sliding/tilting sunroof electrically, it
would need to be closed manually. It is not possible to do an emergency
close of the sliding/tilting sunroof without removing components of the ve-
hicle. In such a case, obtain professional assistance.
Sliding blind
With the roof grab handle situated in the rear part of the roof opening, it is
possible to move the sliding blind to the required position.
Note
The convenience position permits sufficient ventilation with a level of sound
produced by low wind. Anti-trap function of the sliding/tilting electric panoramic
sunroof
The anti-trap function can reduce the risk of injury when closing the sliding/
tilting electric panoramic sunroof
⇒ . If the sliding/tilting sunroof encoun-
ters resistance or an obstacle when closing, it will immediately reopen.
● Check why the sliding/tilting sunroof has not closed.
● Try to close it again.
● If it is still not possible to close it due to an obstacle or resistance, it will
remain in the corresponding position. Close it without the anti-trap func-
tion.
Closing the sliding/tilting electric panoramic sunroof without the anti-trap
function
● Before approx. 5 seconds have passed since the activation of the anti-
trap function, pull the knob ⇒ Fig. 27 5
until the sliding/tilting sunroof is
completely closed.
● As such, the sliding/tilting sunroof will close without the anti-trap func-
tion!
● If the sunroof still cannot be closed, visit a specialised workshop.
If the knob is released during the closing operation, the sliding/tilting elec-
tric panoramic sunroof opens automatically.
WARNING
Closing the sliding/tilting electric panoramic sunroof without the anti-
trap function can result in serious injury.
● The sliding/tilting sunroof should always be closed carefully. 
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WARNING (Continued)
● No person should ever remain in the way of the sliding/tilting sun-
roof, especially when closing without the anti-trap function.
● The anti-trap function does not prevent fingers or other parts of the
body from becoming trapped against the roof frame and injuries occur-
ring.
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Ensuring you are correctly and safely seated
Ensuring you are correctly and safely seated Adjusting the seat position
Introduction
Number of seats
The vehicle has a total of 4 seats: 2 front seats and 2 rear seats. Each seat is
equipped with a seat belt.
Additional information and warnings:
● Seat functions ⇒ page 54
● Seat belts ⇒ page 56
● Airbag system ⇒ page 65
● Child seats (accessories) ⇒ page 74
WARNING
An incorrect sitting position in the vehicle can lead to severe injuries or
death in the event of sudden braking or manoeuvres, collision or acci-
dents or if the airbag deploys.
● Before the vehicle moves, assume the proper sitting position and
maintain it throughout the trip. This also includes fastening the seat
belt.
● Never transport more people than there are seats with a seat belt
available in the vehicle.
WARNING (Continued)
● Children must always be protected with an approved child restraint
system suited to their height and weight ⇒ page 74, ⇒ page 65.
● Always keep your feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion.
Never, for example, put your feet on the surface of a seat or on the dash
panel and never put them out of a window. Otherwise the airbag and seat
belt offer insufficient protection and the risk of injury in the event of an
accident is increased.
WARNING
Before every trip, adjust the seat, the seat belt and the head restraints
and instruct your passengers to fasten their seat belts properly.
● Move the front passenger seat back as far as possible.
● Adjust the driver seat so that there is a distance of at least 25 cm be-
tween the centre of your chest and the hub of the steering wheel. Adjust
the driver seat so that you are able to press the accelerator, brake and
clutch pedals to the floor with your knees slightly angled and that the
distance between your knees and the dash panel is at least 10 cm. If your
physical constitution prevents you from meeting these requirements,
contact a specialised workshop to make any modifications required.
● Never drive with the seat backrest tilted far back. The further the seat
backrests are tilted to the rear, the greater the risk of injury due to incor-
rect positioning of the belt web or to the incorrect sitting position!
● Never drive with the seat backrest tilted forwards. Should a front air-
bag deploy, it could throw the seat backrest backwards and injure the
passengers of the rear seats.
● Sit as far away as possible from the steering wheel and the dash pan-
el. 
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WARNING (Continued)
● Keep your back straight and resting completely against the seat back-
rest and the front seats correctly adjusted. Never place any part of your
body in the area of the airbag or very close to it.
● If passengers on the rear seats are not sitting in an upright position,
the risk of severe injury due to incorrect positioning of the belt web in-
creases.
WARNING
Incorrect seat adjustment may lead to accidents and severe injuries.
● Only adjust the seats when the vehicle is stationary, as the seats
could move unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion and you could
lose control of the vehicle. Furthermore, an incorrect position is adopted
when adjusting the seat.
● Only adjust the height, seat backrest and forwards or backwards po-
sition of the seat when there is nobody in the seat adjustment area.
● There must be no objects blocking the front seat adjustment area.
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Danger of injuries due to an incorrect sitting position
If the seat belts are worn incorrectly or not at all, the risk of severe injuries
increases. Seat belts can provide optimal protection only if the belt web is
properly worn. The seat belt cannot offer its full protection if the belt web is
not positioned correctly. This could result in severe and even fatal injuries.
The risk of severe or fatal injuries is especially increased when a deploying
airbag strikes a vehicle occupant who has assumed an incorrect sitting po-
sition. The driver is responsible for all passengers in the vehicle, particularly
children.
The following list shows just some examples of incorrect sitting positions
which can be dangerous to all vehicle occupants. When the vehicle is in motion:
●
Never stand in the vehicle.
● Never stand on the seats.
● Never kneel on the seats.
● Never tilt your seat backrest too far to the rear.
● Never lean against the dash panel.
● Never lie on the rear seats.
● Never sit on the front edge of a seat.
● Never sit sideways.
● Never lean out of a window.
● Never put your feet out of a window.
● Never put your feet on the dash panel.
● Never put your feet on the surface of a seat or seat backrest.
● Never travel in a footwell.
● Never travel on a seat without wearing the seat belt.
● Never carry any person in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
Every incorrect sitting position increases the risk of severe or fatal inju-
ries in the event of accidents or sudden braking or manoeuvres.
● All passengers must assume the proper sitting position and be prop-
erly belted in while travelling.
● Vehicle occupants in incorrect sitting positions, not wearing their
seat belt or too close to the airbag run the risk of suffering severe or fatal
injuries, particularly if the airbag deploys and hits an occupant sitting in
an incorrect position.
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