tow Seat Mii 2015 User Guide

Self-help
● Sw it
c
h on the ignition and the hazard warn-
ing lights.
● Release the clutch when both vehicles are
movin
g.
● As soon as the engine starts, press the
clutc
h and move the gear lever into neutral.
This helps to prevent a collision with the tow-
ing vehicle. WARNING
A vehicle with a flat battery should never be
to w

ed.
● Never remove the key from the ignition
lock. Otherw
ise, the steering wheel lock
could suddenly lock. The vehicle would not
be controlled and a serious accident could
ensue. WARNING
When towing the vehicle, the handling and
brak in

g efficiency change considerably.
Please observe the following instructions to
minimise the risk of serious accidents and in-
jury:
● As the driver of the vehicle being towed:
– The brake mu

st be depressed must hard-
er as the brake servo does not operate.
Always remain aware to avoid collision
with the towing vehicle.
– More strength is required at the steering
wheel as the power steering does not op-
erate when the engine is switched off. ●
As the driv er of

the towing vehicle:
– Accelerate gently and carefully.
– Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
– Brake well in advance than usual and
brake gently. CAUTION
● When t ow-

starting, fuel could enter the cat-
alytic converter and damage it.
● Carefully fit and remove the towline anchor-
age and its
cover to avoid damage to the ve-
hicle (e.g. paintwork).
● When towing, fuel could enter the catalytic
conv
erter and cause damage! Note
Fitting a towline anchorage to the rear bump-
er is not

possible. The vehicle is not suitable
for towing other vehicles. Advice for towing the vehicle
Towing vehicles with an automatic gearbox
Not
e the f
o

llowing for a towed vehicle:
● Make sure the gear selector lever is in the N
position.
● Do not

drive faster than 50 km/h (30 mph)
when tow
ing a vehicle.
● Do not tow further than 50 km (30 miles). ●
If a bre
akdown truck is used, the vehicle
must be towed with the front wheels raised.
Situations in which the vehicle should not be
towed
In the following cases, the vehicle should not
be towed but transported on a trailer or spe-
cial vehicle:
● If the vehicle gearbox does not contain lu-
bricant due t
o a fault.
● If the battery is flat and the steering cannot
be unloc
ked as a result, the electronic steer-
ing lock and electronic parking brake cannot
be disengaged.
● If the vehicle to be towed has an automatic
gearbo
x and the distance to be covered is
greater than 50 km (30 miles). Note
The vehicle can only be towed if the steering
lock el

ectronic gearbox lock is deactivated. If
the vehicle has no power supply or there is
an electric system fault, the engine must be
started using jump leads to deactivate the
steering column electronic gearbox lock. 75
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Emergencies
Fitting the front towline anchorage Fig. 80
On the right-hand side of the front
b umper: R
emo
ve the cover. Fig. 81
On the right-hand side of the front
b umper: Sc

rew in the towline anchorage. The location for the removable tow ring is on
the right
-h
and s

ide of the front bumper be-
hind a cover ››› Fig. 80.
The towline anchorage should always be kept
in the vehicle. Note the instructions for towing
›››
page 75.
Fitting the towline anchorage
● Take the towline anchorage from the vehi-
cle t
ool kit in the luggage compartment
››› page 69.
● Press the upper part of the cover ›››
Fig. 80
(arrow) to disengage and release the cover.
● Remove the cover and leave it hanging
from the v
ehicle.
● Screw in the tow ring into its housing anti-
clock
wise as far as it will go ››› Fig. 81 ››› .
U se a s
uit
able tool to firmly tighten the tow-
line anchorage in its location.
● After towing, remove the tow ring by turn-
ing it c

lockwise.
● Place the cover's upper tab on the opening
of the bumper and c
arefully guide the lower
tab on the edge of the opening. If necessary,
press the lower tab from below.
● Press the lower area of the cover until the
lower t
ab engages in the bumper. CAUTION
The towline anchorage must always be com-
pl et

ely and firmly tightened. Otherwise, it
could be released while towing and tow-start-
ing. Emergency locking and unlock-
in
g
Intr oduction The doors and rear lid can be locked manual-
ly and p
ar

tially opened, for example if the key
or the central locking is damaged. WARNING
Opening and closing doors carelessly can
cau se seriou

s injury.
● If the vehicle is locked from outside, the
doors and w
indows cannot be opened from
the inside.
● Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the car
. They could be trapped in the
car in an emergency and will not be able to
get themselves to safety.
● Depending on the time of the year, temper-
ature
s inside a locked and closed vehicle can
be extremely high or extremely low resulting
in serious injuries and illness or even death,
particularly for young children. WARNING
Getting in the way of the doors and the rear
lid is d

angerous and can lead to serious in-
jury.
● Open and close the doors and the rear lid
only when ther
e is nobody in the way.76

Fuses and bulbsComplete operations only in the sequence giv-
en:
7.Insert the bulb holder in the headlight and turn it
clockwise as far as the stop.
8.Plug the connector
1 into the bulb holder. The
connector must audibly click into place.
9.Replace the wheel arch trim into its position.
10.Place the expansive rivet in the wheel arch trim
and bumper and press it completely inwards
››› Fig. 86 A
.
11.Securely screw the 2 retaining screws
››› Fig. 86
(arrows) with a screwdriver. Changing the bulbs in the rear lights
Fig. 88
On the side of the luggage compart-
ment: A: R emo
v

e the cover, B: Removing the
tail light units Fig. 89
Tail light unit: C: Remove the bulb
ho l
der

, D: Remove the bulbs. Complete operations only in the sequence
giv
en.
R emo

ving the rear light units
1.Open the rear lid ››› page 97.
2.Carefully remove the cover 1 towards the lever
››› Fig. 88 A.
3.Pull the release 3 in the connector 2 in the di-
rection of the arrow ››› Fig. 88 B. Use the screwdriv-
er in the vehicle tool kit.
4.Press position 4 and remove the connector 2›››
Fig. 88 B.» 81
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Fuses and bulbs
Changing the side turn signal bulb Fig. 92
Removing the side turn signal Fig. 93
Side turn signal: Changing the bulbs.Complete operations only in the sequence giv-
en:
1.With one hand move the side turn signal back-
wards ››› Fig. 92 1.
2.Remove the side turn signal from the chassis by
leverage 2.
Complete operations only in the sequence giv-
en:
3.Remove the bulb holder with the bulb in the direc-
tion of the arrow
››› Fig. 93 1.
4.Remove the bulb holder bulb in a straight direc-
tion.
5.Replace the faulty bulb with a new identical bulb.
6.Install the bulb holder.
7.
Place the side turn signal on the chassis on the
side situated towards the rear of the vehicle until
the spring clicks into the other side of the side turn
signal. 83
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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 
› ››
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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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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Lights and visibility
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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Operation
Stopping and starting the en-
gine Sw it
c
hing on the ignition and starting
the engine Fig. 142
Vehicle key positions Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

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Immobiliser display
When an invalid key is used or in the event of
a system fault,  is displayed on the instru-
ment panel. The engine cannot be started.
Pushing or towing
For technical reasons, the vehicle must not
be push- or tow-started. Jump starting is pref-
erable. Key not authorised for the vehicle
If a key

which is not authorised for this vehi-
cle is inserted in the ignition lock, it can be
removed as follows:
● Automatic gearbox : the key c
annot be re-
moved from the ignition lock. Press and re-
lease the selector lever locking button. Key
can be removed from the vehicle.
● Manual gearbox: Remov
e the key from the
ignition. WARNING
Switching off the engine while driving makes
st op

ping the vehicle difficult. As a conse-
quence you may lose control of the vehicle
and there is a risk of serious accident.
● The assisted braking and steering systems,
the airbag sys
tem, seat belts and certain
safety equipment are only active while the
engine is running.
● The engine should only be switched off
when the vehic
le is at a standstill. WARNING
While the engine is running or starting it
cou l

d help reduce the risk of serious injury.
● Never start or leave the engine running in
poorly v
entilated or closed spaces. Exhaust
gas contains carbon monoxide, a toxic, col-
ourless and odourless gas. Carbon monoxide
can cause people to lose consciousness. It
can also cause death. ●
Never l e

ave the vehicle unattended if the
engine is running. The vehicle could move off
suddenly or something unexpected could
happen resulting in damage and serious in-
jury.
● Never use start boosters. Cold start sprays
coul
d explode or increase the engine speed
unexpectedly. WARNING
The components of the exhaust system reach
v er 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 wood, leaves,
spilled fuel, dried grass, etc).
● Never apply additional underseal or anti-
corro
sion coatings to the exhaust pipes, cata-
lytic converter or the heat shields on the ex-
haust system. WARNING
Unsuitable or careless use of the vehicle key
cou l

d result in serious injury.
● Always take all the keys with you whenever
you le
ave the vehicle. If not, the engine could
accidentally be started and electrical equip-
ment such as the windows could accidentally
be operated resulting in serious injury.
● Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the car
. Passengers could be trapped130

Driving
in the car in an emergency and not be able to
get
themselv
es to safety. For example, de-
pending on the time of the year, tempera-
tures inside a locked and closed vehicle can
be extremely high or extremely low resulting
in serious injuries and illness or even death,
particularly for young children.
● Never remove the key from the ignition if
the vehic
le is in motion. The steering may
lock and it will not be possible to turn the
steering wheel. CAUTION
● An attempt t

o start the engine while driving
or starting the engine immediately after turn-
ing it off can cause damage to the engine or
starter motor.
● When the engine is cold, avoid high revs
and heavy ac
celeration and do not make the
engine work hard.
● Do not push or tow start the engine. Un-
burnt f
uel could damage the catalytic con-
verter. For the sake of the environment
Do not warm the engine at idle speed; start
drivin g immedi

ately if the visibility is OK.
This helps the engine reach operating tem-
perature faster and reduces emissions. Note
● If the k ey

is left in the ignition lock with the
engine off for long periods, the vehicle bat-
tery will run flat.
● For automatic gearbox vehicles, the key can
only be r
emoved from the ignition lock if the
gear selector lever is in position P. In this
case, press and release the selector lever
locking button.
● Electrical devices with a high power con-
sumption are sw
itched off temporarily when
the engine starts.
● When the engine is started cold, there may
be stron
g vibrations for a few moments for
technical reasons. This is quite normal, and
no cause for concern.
● Natural gas engines always start up with
petrol, a
s a certain operating temperature is
required for running with gas. Once the re-
quired operating temperature is reached, the
engine will change to operate with natural
gas. Stopping the engine
Switching off the engine
– Stop the vehicle ››
›
.
– Turn the ignition key to position 1 ›››
Fig. 142. Engaging the steering wheel lock
In
v
ehic

les with automatic gearbox, the igni-
tion key can only be removed when the selec-
tor lever is in position P.
– Remove the key from the ignition in posi-
tion 1
› ››
Fig. 142
›
›› .
– Turn the steering wheel until you hear it en-
gag
e.
P

ossible vehicle theft is prevented with the
steering lock engaged. WARNING
Never switch off the engine while the vehicle
is mo

ving. You may lose control of the vehicle
and there is a risk of serious accident.
● The airbags and belt tensioners do not
work when the ignition i
s switched off.
● The brake servo does not work with the en-
gine off. T
o stop, the brake pedal must be
pressed with more force.
● As the power steering does not work if the
engine is
not running, you will need more
strength to steer than normally.
● If the key is removed from the ignition, the
steerin
g may lock and it will not be possible
to steer the vehicle. » 131
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Driving
● When l e
av
ing the vehicle, take all keys with
you.
● Lock the vehicle.
Additiona
l information for steep slopes and
hills
Before switching off the engine, rotate the
steering wheel so that if the vehicle should
move, it will be held by the kerb.
● On slopes, turn the front wheels so that
they are ag
ainst the edge of the kerb.
● Uphill, turn the wheels towards the centre
of the ro
ad. 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 wood,
leaves,dried grass, or spilled fuel). CAUTION
● Spec i

al care should be taken when parking
in areas with high kerbs or fixed barriers. Ob-
jects protruding from the ground may dam-
age the bumper or other parts of the vehicle
during manoeuvres. To avoid damage, stop
before the wheels touch the barrier or kerb. ●
Spec i

al attention is required when driving
through entrances, over ramps, kerbs or oth-
er objects. The vehicle underbody, bumpers,
mudguards and running gear, and the engine
and exhaust system could be damaged as
you drive over these objects. Information on the brakes
For the first 200 to 300 km, the new brak
e
p
ads have not yet reached their maximum
braking capacity, and need to be “run in”
first ››› . The slightly reduced braking effect
c an be c
ompen

sated for by increasing pres-
sure on the brake pedal. While running in,
the full braking distance or emergency brak-
ing distance is larger then when the brake
pads have been run in. While running in,
avoid full power braking or situations requir-
ing braking performance. For example, in
heavy traffic.
The rate of wear of the brake pads depends
to a great extent on the conditions in which
the vehicle is used and the way the vehicle is
driven. If the vehicle is used frequently in city
traffic or for short trips or driven sport style,
visit a specialised workshop regularly, more
frequently than advised in the Maintenance
Programme, to have the brake pads checked.
If you drive with wet brakes, for example, af-
ter crossing areas of water, in heavy rainfall
or even after washing the car, the effect of the brakes is lessened as the brake discs are
wet or ev

en frozen (in winter). At higher
speed, “dry” the brakes as quickly as possi-
ble by braking gently several times. Only do
this without endangering vehicles behind
you or any other road users ››› .
A l a
y

er of salt on the discs and brake pads
will reduce the effectiveness of the brakes
and increase braking distance. If you drive for
a prolonged period on salted roads without
braking then brake carefully several times to
eliminate the layer of salt on the brakes ››› .
If the
v

ehicle remains parked for considera-
ble lengths of time, is used little, or if the
brakes are not used, there may be corrosion
on the brake discs and a build up of dirt on
the brake pads. If the brakes are not used fre-
quently, or if rust has formed on the discs,
SEAT recommends cleaning the pads and
discs by braking firmly a few times at a mod-
erately high speed. Only do this without en-
dangering vehicles behind you or any other
road users ››› .
F au
lt

s in the brake system
During braking, if you notice that the vehicle
does not react as usual (that the braking dis-
tance has increased suddenly) it may be pos-
sible that there is a fault in the braking sys-
tem. This is indicated by the warning lamp
. Take the vehicle to a specialised work-
shop immediately and have the fault re-
paired. Drive at a moderate speed and be »
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