Seat Mii 2015 Owner's manual

Opening and closing
Locking the rear lid with central locking*
If
y
ou unlock the vehicle without opening any
doors or the rear lid, it will lock again auto-
matically after about 30 seconds. This func-
tion prevents the vehicle from remaining un-
locked 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 lock-
ing.
● If the

vehicle rear lid is locked or unlocked
usin
g the  button, when it is closed once
mor e it
w
ill lock automatically.
● A closed but not locked rear lid will lock au-
tomatic
ally at a speed above about 9 km/h
(6 mph).
Locking the rear lid with the vehicle mechan-
ical 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 t
urn the key in a clock-
wise direction ››› page 92. WARNING
Unsuitable or careless closing and locking of
the re ar lid c

ould cause serious injuries. ●
Never l e

ave the vehicle unattended, or al-
low children to play inside or around the vehi-
cle without supervision, especially if the rear
lid is open. Children could enter the luggage
compartment, close the rear lid and become
trapped. A locked vehicle can be subjected to
extremely high and low temperatures, de-
pending on the time of year, thus causing se-
rious injuries/illness and even death. Note
Before closing the rear lid, make sure that the
k ey h

as not been left inside the luggage com-
partment. Electric windows
Openin g and c
lo

sing the electric win-
dows Read the additional information carefully
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 page 11 WARNING
Careless use of the electric windows can
cau se seriou

s injury.
● Only operate the electric windows when
nobody i
s in the way.
● Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the v
ehicle if the doors are to be locked. The windows cannot be opened in
ca
se of

an emergency.
● Always take all the keys with you whenever
you le
ave the vehicle. After turning off the ig-
nition, the windows can be opened and
closed for a short time using the buttons on
the door as long as the driver door or passen-
ger side door is not open. CAUTION
When the windows are open, rain can enter
the vehic

le, dampening the interior equip-
ment and causing damage to the vehicle. Side-opening rear windows
Fig. 108
Lever to open and close the rear win-
do w » 99
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Opening
P u
l
l the release lever in the direction of arrow
A and press outward until the lever engag-
e s.
C lo

sing
Pull the release lever in the direction of arrow B and then press the lever backward until it
en g
ag

es.
Sliding/tilting electric panor-
amic su
nroof
Opening and closing the panoramic
sunroof Read the additional information carefully
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The sliding/tilting sunroof only works when
switched on. After switching off, it is still pos-
sible to open or close the sliding/tilting sun-
roof 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/tilt-
ing sunroof electrically, it would need to be
closed manually. It is not possible to do an
emergency close of the sliding/tilting sun- roof without removing components of the ve-
hicle. In s

uch a case, obtain professional as-
sistance.
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 posi-
tion. WARNING
If the sliding/tilting electric panoramic sun-
roof i

s used negligently or without paying
due attention, it can cause serious injury.
● The sliding/tilting sunroof should only be
opened or closed when no one i
s blocking its
path.
● After switching off, it is still possible to
open or close the s
liding/tilting sunroof dur-
ing a short space of time provided that nei-
ther the driver nor passenger door is opened. CAUTION
● To pr ev

ent damage, when there are winter
temperatures any ice or snow that there may
be on the roof of the vehicle must be removed
before opening or raising the sliding/tilting
electric panoramic sunroof.
● Before leaving the vehicle or in the case of
heavy r
ain, 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 con- siderable damage to the electrical system. As
a re
s

ult, other damage can occur in the vehi-
cle.
● In the case of heavy rain, if the sliding/tilt-
ing su
nroof is open, the interior equipment of
the vehicle may get wet, destroying the seat
heating and damaging the electrical system
of the vehicle. Note
● Le av

es and other loose objects that land in
the guides of the sliding/tilting sunroof
should be removed periodically by hand or
using a vacuum cleaner.
● If the sliding/tilting sunroof does not work
correctly
, the anti-trap function will not work
either. In this case, you should take the vehi-
cle to a specialised workshop.
● The convenience position permits sufficient
ventil
ation with a level of sound produced by
low wind. Anti-trap function of the sliding/tilt-
in
g el
ectric

panoramic sunroof The anti-trap function can reduce the risk of
injur
y
when c

losing the sliding/tilting electric
panoramic sunroof ››› . If the sliding/tilting
s u
nr

oof encounters resistance or an obstacle
when closing, it will immediately reopen.
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● Chec k
wh
y the sliding/tilting sunroof has
not closed.
● Try to close it again.
● If it is still not possible to close it due to an
obs
tacle or resistance, it will remain in the
corresponding position. Close it without the
anti-trap function.
Closing the sliding/tilting electric panoramic
sunroof without the anti-trap function
● Within about 5 seconds of activating the
anti-trap fu
nction, pull knob ›››
 Fig. 12
5 until the sliding/tilting sunroof is fully
c lo
sed.
● As

such, the sliding/tilting sunroof will
close w
ithout the anti-trap function!
● If the sunroof still cannot be closed, visit a
speci
alised workshop.
If the knob is released during the closing op-
eration, the sliding/tilting electric panoramic
sunroof opens automatically. WARNING
Closing the sliding/tilting electric panoramic
su nr

oof without the anti-trap function can re-
sult in serious injury.
● The sliding/tilting sunroof should always
be closed c
arefully.
● No person should ever remain in the way of
the sliding/ti
lting sunroof, especially when
closing without the anti-trap function. ●
The anti-trap f u

nction does not prevent fin-
gers or other parts of the body from becom-
ing trapped against the roof frame and inju-
ries occurring. Lights and visibility
Light s
C ontr
ol lamps
It
lights upPossible causeSolution 
Rear fog light switched
on.›››
page 21 
Front fog lights switched
on›››
page 21 
Left or right turn signal.
The control lamp flashes
twice as fast when a ve-
hicle turn signal is faul-
ty.If necessary,
check the vehi-
cle's lights.

Main beam on or flasher
on.›››
page 102 Several warning and indication lamps light
up f
or a f
ew sec

onds when the ignition is
switched on, signalling that the function is
being verified. They will switch off after a few
seconds. WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in On the
ins trument
panel on page 27. 101
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Switching lights on and off Fig. 109
Next to the steering wheel: diagram
of some of
the type
s of light switch Read the additional information carefully
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The legal requirements regarding the use of
vehicle lights in each country must be ob-
served.
The driver is personally responsible for the
correct use and adjustment of the lights in all
situations.
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 warning signal is
heard in the following cases: this is a remind-
er to turn off the lights.
● When the light switch is in position .
● When the light switch is in position . WARNING
The side lights or daytime driving lights are
not bright enough t

o illuminate 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. WARNING
If the headlights are set too high and not
used c orr

ectly, 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. Lights and visibility: functions
Parking light remains on both sides
If
when sw
it

ching off the ignition, the light
control remains in the position  and the ve-
hicle is closed from outside, both headlights,
in addition to the side lights and the rear
lights will light up.
Daytime running lights
The daytime driving light consists of individu-
al lights in the front headlamps.
When the daytime driving light is switched
on, only the individual lights come on ››› .The daytime lights are switched on each time
the ignition i
s
t

urned on if the light switch is
in position . WARNING
If the road is not well-lit and the vehicle is
not c l

early visible to other drivers, an acci-
dent may occur.
● Never use the daytime driving light if the
roa
d is not well-lit as a result of the weather
conditions and poor visibility. The 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.
● The rear lights do not come on with the
daytime driv
ing light. A vehicle which does
not have the rear lights on may not be visible
to other drivers in the darkness, if it is rain-
ing or in conditions of poor visibility. Note
The headlights, rear lights and turn signals
ma y

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 light-
ing system. Turn signal and main beam lever
Read the additional information carefully
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Lights and visibility
Convenience turn signals
F or the c
on
venience turn signals, move the
lever as far as possible upwards or down-
wards and release the lever. The turn signal
will flash 3 times.
The convenience indicators can be deactiva-
ted at a Specialised workshop. WARNING
Improper or lack of use of the turn signals, or
for g

etting to deactivate them can confuse
other road users. This could result in a seri-
ous accident.
● Always give warning when you are going to
chan
ge lane, overtake or when turning, acti-
vating the turn signal in good time.
● As soon as you have finished changing
lane, ov
ertaking or turning, switch the turn
signal off. WARNING
Incorrect use of the headlights may cause ac-
cident s

and serious injury, as the main beam
may distract or dazzle other drivers. Note
● If the c on

venience turn signals are operat-
ing (three flashes) and the other convenience
turn signals are switched on, the active part
stops flashing and only flashes once in the
new part selected. ●
The turn s ign

al only works when the igni-
tion is switched on. The hazard warning
lights also work when the ignition is switch-
ed off ››› page 69.
● If any of both turn signals fails, the warning
lamp wi
ll start flashing twice faster than nor-
mal.
● The main beam headligh
ts can only be
switched on if the dipped beam headlights
are already on. Hazard warning lights
Fig. 110
Dash panel: Button for switching the
h az
ar

d lights warning system on and off. Read the additional information carefully
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Always fulfil legal requirements for securing a
broken down vehicle. In a number of coun-
tries it is now obligatory, for example, to turn on the hazard warning lights and use a re-
flective s

afety vest ››› page 69.
If your vehicle breaks down:
Park the vehicle a safe distance from
traffic and on suitable ground ››› .
T urn on the h
az

ard warning lights with
the button 
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Fig. 110
.
Ap

ply the handbrake firmly
››› page 132.
Put the gearbox lever in neutral or the
selector lever in position N ››› page 137.
Switch off the engine and remove the
key from the ignition.
Have all occupants leave the vehicle and
move to safety, for example behind a
guard rail.
When leaving the vehicle, take all keys
with you.
Place an emergency warning triangle to
indicate the position of your vehicle to
other road users.
Allow the engine to cool and check if a
specialist is required.
When being towed with the hazard warning
lights on, a change in direction or traffic lane
can be indicated as usual using the turn sig-
nal lever. The hazard lights will be interrup-
ted temporarily. »
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If the hazard warning lights are not working,
y ou mu
s
t use an alternative method of draw-
ing attention to your vehicle. This method
must comply with traffic legislation. WARNING
A faulty vehicle in traffic represents a risk of
acc ident

for the driver and for other road
users.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
Park the
vehicle a safe distance from sur-
rounding traffic to lock all the doors in case of
an emergency. Turn on the hazard warning
lights to warn other road users.
● Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the v
ehicle if the doors are to be
locked. In case of an emergency, passengers
will be trapped inside the vehicle. Individuals
locked in the vehicle can be exposed to very
high or very low temperatures. WARNING
The components of the exhaust system reach
ver y

high temperatures. This could cause a
fire and considerable damage.
● Always park your vehicle so that no part of
the exhau
st system can come in contact with
flammable materials (such as dried grass or
fuel). Note
● The v ehic

le battery will discharge and run
down if the hazard warning lights remain on for too long (even with the ignition turned
off).
● In some vehicles, the brake lights will flash
when brak in

g abruptly at speeds of approxi-
mately 80 km/h (50 mph) to warn vehicles
travelling behind. If braking continues, the
hazard warning lights system will automati-
cally be turned on at a speed of less than ap-
proximately 10 km/h (6 mph). The brake
lights remain lit. Upon accelerating, the haz-
ard warning lights will be automatically
turned off. Adjusting the headlights
In those countries where vehicles drive on
the other s
ide of
the r

oad to the home coun-
try, the asymmetric dipped beam may dazzle
drivers of oncoming vehicles.
For this reason, stickers may be needed to
cover the headlights when driving abroad.
For further information, please refer to a spe-
cialised workshop. SEAT recommends visiting
a technical service. Note
The use of stickers to cover headlights is only
permitted o v

er a short period. To modify the
direction of the headlamps more permanent-
ly, please take the vehicle to a specialised
workshop. SEAT recommends taking your car
in for technical service. Headlight range control, lighting of
the in
s
trument

panel and controls Fig. 111
Next to the steering wheel: Head-
light r
an

ge control Headlamp height adjustment
The he
a
dlight

range control ››› Fig. 111 is
modified according to the value of the head-
light beam and the vehicle load status. This
offers the driver optimum visibility and the
headlights do not dazzle oncoming drivers
››› .
The he a
dlights

can only be adjusted when
the dipped beam is switched on.
To reset, turn switch ››› Fig. 111:
ValueVehicle load status a)
–Two front occupants, luggage compart-
ment empty104

Lights and visibilityTo reset, turn switch
››› Fig. 111:
ValueVehicle load status a)
1All seats occupied, luggage compartment
empty
2All seats occupied, luggage compartment
full
3Driver only, luggage compartment full
a)
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 head-
lights are switched on, the lighting for instru-
ments and controls lights up at a constant
brightness. WARNING
Heavy objects in the back of vehicle may
cau se he

adlight dazzle and distract other
drivers. This could result in a serious acci-
dent.
● Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load
stat
us so that it does not blind other drivers. Luggage compartment light
The light is activated when the rear lid is
open, ev
en when the ignition and lights
ar

e
turned off. For this reason, ensure that the
rear lid is always closed. Visibility
Sun
visors Fig. 112
Sun visor Options for adjusting driver and front pas-
sen
g
er s

un visors:
● Lower the sun visor towards the wind-
scr
een.
● The sun visor can be pulled out of its
mounting and t
urned towards the door.
● Swing the sun visor towards the door, lon-
gitudinal
ly backwards.
Vanity mirror*
There may be a vanity mirror in the folded
sun visor on the passenger side and a card-
holder in the driver sun visor. WARNING
Folded sun blinds can reduce visibility.
● Always roll or fold sun blinds and visors
aw a

y when not in use. Heat-insulating glass windscreen
Fig. 113
Windscreen with reflective infrared
and met al
c

oating and small window (red sur-
face) The heat-insulating windscreens include a re-
fl
ectiv
e infr

ared 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. 113. »
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CAUTION
When the uncoated surface is covered or has
a stic k
er on the interior or exterior, malfunc-
tions in the electronic components may oc-
cur. Never cover the uncoated surface on the
interior or exterior. Windscreen wiper and window
wiper sy
s

tems
Window wiper lever Read the additional information carefully
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Water from the windscreen washer water bot-
tle m a

y freeze on the windscreen if it does
not contain enough anti-freeze, reducing for-
ward visibility.
● In winter, ensure the windscreen washer
contain
s enough anti-freeze.
● In cold conditions, you should not use the
wash/w
ipe system unless you have warmed
the windscreen with the ventilation system.
The antifreeze could freeze on the windscreen
and reduce visibility. WARNING
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility
and incr e

ase the risk of accident and serious
injury.
● Always replace damaged or worn blades or
bla
des which do not clean the windscreen
correctly. CAUTION
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper
bl a

des are not frozen to the glass before us-
ing the wipers for the first time. In cold
weather, it may help to leave the vehicle
parked with the wipers in service position
›››  page 44. CAUTION
If the ignition is switched off while the wind-
sc r

een wipers are on, the windscreen wipers
carry on wiping at the same level when the
ignition is switched back on. Ice, snow and
other obstacles may damage the windscreen
wiper and the respective motor.
● If necessary, remove snow and ice from the
winds
creen wipers before starting your jour-
ney.
● Carefully lift the frozen windscreen wipers
from the gla
ss. SEAT recommends a de-icer
spray for this operation. Note
● The wind s

creen wipers will only work when
the ignition is switched on.
● The interval wipe speed varies according to
the vehic
le speed. The faster the vehicle is
moving, the more often the windscreen is
cleaned.
● The rear wiper is automatically switched on
when the winds
creen wiper is on and the car
is in reverse gear. Windscreen wiper functions
Windscreen wiper performance in different sit-
uations
If the vehicle is at a
standstillThe activated position provision-
ally changes to the previous posi-
tion.
For intermittent wip-
ersIntervals between wipes depend
on the vehicle's speed. The high-
er the vehicle speed the shorter
the intervals.
Note
The wiper will try to wipe away any obstacles
that ar

e on the windscreen. The wiper will
stop moving if the obstacle blocks its path.
Remove the obstacle and switch the wiper
back on again. 106

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Rear vision mirror Int erior r
e
ar vision mirrorFig. 114
Manual anti-dazzle function for rear
v i
s

ion mirror The driver should always adjust the rear vi-
s
ion mirr
or t

o permit adequate visibility
through the rear window.
Manual anti-dazzle function for interior rear
vision mirror
● Basic position: point the lever at the bot-
tom of the mirr
or forwards.
● Pull the lever to the back to select the anti-
dazzl
e function ››› Fig. 114. Exterior mirrors
Fig. 115
In the front doors: button to adjust
the mec h
anic

al exterior rear vision mirror Fig. 116
In the driver door: rotary control for
the e xt
erior el

ectric mirrors Read the additional information carefully
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Adjust the exterior mirrors by pressing the
adjust button ››› Fig. 115 or the rotary con-
trol* ››› Fig. 116. Folding in the exterior mirrors and returning
them to their original

position is possible
through a mechanical system. Carefully fold
the exterior rear vision mirror casing towards
the side window or pull it away from the win-
dow until it clicks into place. WARNING
Fold and unfold the exterior mirror, taking
car e t

o avoid injuries.
● Only fold or unfold the exterior mirror when
there is
no-one in the way of the mirror.
● When moving the mirror, take care not to
trap fing
ers between the mirror and the mir-
ror bracket. WARNING
Failure to correctly estimate the distance of
the v ehic

le behind could lead to serious acci-
dent.
● Rear-view convex or aspheric mirrors in-
cre
ase the field of vision, however objects ap-
pear smaller and further away in the mirrors.
● The use of these mirrors to estimate the
dist
ance to the next vehicle when changing
lane is imprecise and could result in serious
accident.
● If possible, use the rear vision mirror to es-
timate di
stances to vehicles behind you or in
other circumstances.
● Make sure that the rear visibility is ade-
quate. » 107
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For the sake of the environment
The exterior mirror heating should be switch-
ed off when it i
s no longer needed. Other-
wise, it is an unnecessary fuel waste. Note
In the event of a fault, the electric exterior
mirror s

can be adjusted manually by pressing
the edge of the mirror surface. Seats and head restraints
Adju
s
tin

g the seat and head re-
straints
Manual front seat adjustment Read the additional information carefully
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 page 12 WARNING
The safe driving chapter contains important
inform ation, tip

s, suggestions and warnings
that you should read and observe for your
own safety and the safety of your passengers
››› page 47. WARNING
● Adjus t

the front seats only when the vehi-
cle is stationary. Failure to follow this instruc-
tion could result in an accident.
● Be careful when adjusting the seat height.
Carel
ess or uncontrolled adjustment can
cause injuries.
● The front seat backrests must not be re-
clined for driv
ing. Otherwise, seat belts and
the airbag system might not protect as they
should in case of an accident, increasing risk
of injury. Removing and fitting the rear head re-
s
tr
aint

s Fig. 117
Removing the rear head restraint The rear seats are equipped with a head re-
s
tr
aint

.
Removing the rear head restraint.
● Unlock the seat backrest and fold it forward
›››
page 118.
● Push the head restraint up as far as it will
go ››

› .
● Pull the head restraint out of the fitting
w ithout
r

eleasing the button ››› Fig. 117 1 .
● Fold the backrest of the rear seat backward
ag ain u
nti

l it is engaged.
● Safely store the removed head restraints.
Fitting the re
ar head restraint
● Unlock the seat backrest and fold it forward
›››
page 118.
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