open bonnet Seat Mii 2015 Owner's manual

The essentials
Emergency unlocking the boot hatch Fig. 7
From the luggage compartment: Emer-
g ency
u
nlocking of the booth hatch. ●
If necessary, fold the rear seat bench back-
r e
s

t forward ››› page 12.
● Remove equipment to access the inside of
the rear lid.
● Unf

old the key shaft ›››

 page 90.
● Insert the key shaft into the rear lid open-
ing ››

› Fig. 7 and press the release lever in the
direction of the arrow to unlock the rear lid. Bonnet
Fig. 8
A: Release lever in the footwell on the
driv er side B: R

elease lever on the bonnet Fig. 9
C: Bonnet securing rod in the bonnet.
D: Bonnet s
up

ported by the bonnet securing
rod Opening the bonnet
● Before opening the bonnet, make sure that
the w ind
s

creen wiper arms are in place
against the windscreen ››› in Working in
the en gine c
omp

artment on page 186. 10

The essentials
● Pu
l
l the release lever 1 in the direction of
the arr o
w ›
›› Fig. 8 A. The bonnet is released
from the lock carrier by a spring mechanism
››› in Working in the engine compartment
on p ag
e 186

.
● Lift the bonnet up slightly while pressing
the rele
ase lever 2 B in the dir
ection of the
arr o
w to completely open the bonnet.
● Take out the bonnet support rod from its
clip in the direction of
the arrow 3 C and
p l
ac
e it in the corresponding open position
4 D (arr
ow).
C lo

sing the bonnet
● Slightly lift the bonnet ›››
in Working in
the en gine c
omp
artment on page 186.
● Take out the bonnet support rod from the
opening cat
ch 4 D and in
sert it into its clip
3 C in the openin
g c
at
ch.
● Let the bonnet fall from a height of 30 cm
into its c
lip; Do not apply pressure!
If the bonnet is not correctly closed, open it
once again and close it correctly.
The bonnet is correctly closed when it is flush
with the corresponding parts on the body-
work.

››› in Working in the engine compart-
ment on page 184
››› page 184 Electric windows
Fig. 10
In the driver door: electric windows
b utt
on ●
Opening the window: Press the  butt
on.
● C

losing the window: Pull the  button.
W
indow on the front left door
Window on the front right door

››› in Opening and closing the electric
windows on page 99 1
2 Panoramic sunroof*
Fig. 11
In the interior roof: turn the knob to
open and c lo
se Fig. 12
In the interior roof: press or pull the
kno b t
o r

aise the sunroof and close it. To raise the sliding/tilting sunroof, the knob
mu
s
t

be in the basic position 1 .
● Opening: Turn the switch to position
› ›
›

Fig. 11 3 .
» 11

The essentials
WARNING
If the warning lamps are ignored, the vehicle
ma y
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 away from traffic and en-
sure th
at there are no highly flammable ma-
terials under the vehicle that could come into
contact with the exhaust system (e.g. dry
grass, fuel).
● A faulty vehicle represents a risk of acci-
dent for the driv
er and for other road users. If
necessary, switch on the hazard warning
lamps and put out the warning triangle to ad-
vise other drivers.
● Before opening the bonnet, switch off the
engine and al
low it to cool.
● In any vehicle, the engine compartment is a
hazar
dous area and could cause severe inju-
ries ›››
 page 184. CAUTION
Failure to heed the warning lamps when they
appe ar m

ay result in faults in the vehicle. Gearbox lever
M anua
l

gearbox Fig. 35
Gear shift pattern of a 5-speed man-
ual g
e

arbox The position of each of the gears is shown on
the g
e
ar s

tick ››› Fig. 35.
● Keep the clutch pedal pushed all the way
down.
● Mov

e the gearbox lever to the required po-
sition ››

› in Manual gear change on
p ag
e 138
.
● Release the clutch pedal to engage clutch.
Selecting r
everse gear
● Engage reverse gear only when the vehicle
is s
topped.
● Keep the clutch pedal pushed all the way
down ››

› in Manual gear change on
p ag
e 138
. ●
Place the g
earbox lever into neutral and
push the lever downwards.
● Slide the gearbox lever to the right, and
then back
ward as shown on the lever.
● Release the clutch pedal to engage clutch.

››› in Manual gear change on page 138
››› page 138 Automatic gearbox
Fig. 36
Automatic gearbox diagram of gears Reverse gear
Neutr
al
(idlin

g)
Drive (forward)
Tiptronic mode: pull the lever forwards
(+) to go up a gear or backwards ( –) to
go down a gear. »
R
N
D
M
27

Emergencies
●
Sever a
l components may run on a single
fuse. Vehicle fuses
Fig. 82
Below the driver side dash panel:
f u
se bo

x cover Fig. 83
In the engine compartment: fuse box
c o
v

er Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 33
Only replace fuses with a fuse of the same
amperage (same colour and markings) and
size.
Opening and closing the fuse box situated
below the dash panel
● Opening: Pres
s the unlock button
››› Fig. 82 1 until it is possible to open the
c o
v
er. Fold the cover down.
● Closing: Fold the cover up in the opposite
direction t
o the arrow until it clicks into the
locking lever 1 .
T o open the en
gine c

ompartment fuse box
● Open the bonnet  ›››
page 184.
● Press the attachment tabs in the direction
indicated b
y the arrow (thin arrows) to re-
lease the fuse box cover ››› Fig. 83.
● Then lift the cover out.
● To fit the cover, place it on the fuse box.
Pu
sh the attachment tabs down, in the oppo-
site direction indicated by the arrow until
they click audibly into place. CAUTION
● Alw a

ys carefully remove the fuse box cov-
ers and refit them correctly to avoid problems
with your vehicle. ●
Prot ect

the fuse boxes when open to avoid
the entry of dust or humidity. Dirt and humid-
ity inside fuse boxes can cause damage to
the electrical system. Note
In the vehicle, there are more fuses than
tho se indic at

ed in this chapter. These should
only be changed by a specialised workshop. Changing bulbs
Intr oduction Changing bulbs requires a certain amount of
m
anual
sk

ill. If you are unsure, SEAT recom-
mends that you consult a technical service or
request assistance from a specialist. In gen-
eral a specialist is needed if, in addition to
the bulbs, other vehicle components require
removal.
You should store spare light bulbs in the ve-
hicle for safety-relevant lights. Spare bulbs
may be obtained from the technical services.
In some countries, it is a legal requirement to
carry spare bulbs in the vehicle.
Driving with faults and blown bulbs on the
vehicle exterior lighting is against the law.
78

Emergencies
Complete operations only in the sequence
giv en:Dipped beam and main beam headlights
Fig. 84
A
1.Open the bonnet  ››› page 184.
2.
Remove the bulb connector H4. Remove the rub-
ber cover using the tabs.
Press the retaining clip ››› Fig. 85 D downwards
in the direction of the arrow, unclip sideways, and
remove it.
3.Remove the bulb from the holder. If necessary,
press the lock on the bulb holder.
4.Replace the faulty bulb with a new identical bulb.
5.Insert the bulb, return it to its position and insert
the retaining clip ››› Fig. 85 D
6.Place the rubber cover and check that is in the
correct position. Insert the connector to the bulb
H4.
Side light and daytime lights
Fig. 84 B /
Front turn indicator Fig. 84 C
1.Open the bonnet 
››› page 184.
2.Turn the bulb holder in an anticlockwise direction
as far as it will go and remove it, along with the
bulb, pulling backwards.
3.Remove the bulb from the holder. If necessary,
press the lock on the bulb holder.
4.Replace the faulty bulb with a new identical bulb.
Side light and daytime lights Fig. 84 B /
Front turn indicator Fig. 84 C
5.Insert the bulb holder in the headlight and turn it
clockwise as far as the stop. Note
The images show the left hand headlight
from behind. The s

tructure of the right hand
side headlight is symmetric. Replacing the front bumper bulbs
Fig. 86
In the front right wheel arch: Remove
the r et
ainin

g screws (arrows) and take out the
expansive rivet A . Fig. 87
Changing the bulbs in the headlights
Complete operations only in the sequence giv-
en:
1.Unscrew the 2 retaining screws of the wheel arch
trim ››› Fig. 86 (arrows) with the screwdriver from
the vehicle took kit ››› page 69.
2.
Unscrew the expansive rivet in the lower front part
of the wheel arch trim A with the screwdriver
from the vehicle tool kit and completely remove it
››› page 69.
3.Carefully fold the wheel arch trim to the side.
4.Release the connector ››› Fig. 87 1 and remove
it.
5.
Turn the bulb holder ››› Fig. 87 in the direction of
the arrow, in an anticlockwise direction as far as it
will go and remove it, along with the bulb, pulling
backwards.
6.Replace the faulty bulb with a new identical bulb. 80

General instrument panel
Operation
Gener a
l
instrument panel
Instrument panel Key to
Fig. 94:
Interior door r el

ease lever . . . . . . . . . 96
Turn switch for adjusting the exteri-
or mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
– Exterior mirr or a

djustment     
– Heated exterior mirrors 
Air outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Lever for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
– Turn sign
als  and main beam
headlights 
– Cruise control system (CCS)  –
 –  – /+ – /- . . . . . . .151
Steering wheel with horn and – Driver airb ag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Da

sh panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86, 25
Windscreen wiper/ windscreen
wash l
ever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
– Wind s

creen wipers
– Rear window wiper
1 2
3
4
5
6
7 –
Lev
er w

ith buttons for controlling
the SEAT information system - ,
 / . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Controls for:
– Start

-Stop system button  . . .156
– Rear w
indow heating button  . .124
– Left
seat heating controls  . . . . . 109
Switches for: – Heating and

ventilation system .124
– Air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
SEA

T Portable System (supplied by
SEAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
R

adio (factory fitted) ›››
Booklet Ra-
dio
Controls for:
– Hazard warning lights switch
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
– Pa s

senger front airbag off warn-
ing lamp      . .58
– Right seat
heating controls 
or rear window heating button 
(alternative position) . . . . . . . . . . .109, 124
Storage compartment with drink
hol der in the c

entre console . . . . . . .116
Handle of the storage compartment
or stor
age compartment open 1)
. . . 112
8 9
10
11
12
13
14 In the side of the dash panel: Key
sw
it
c

h for switching off the front
passenger airbag 1)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Position of passenger front airbag
on the dash p
anel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Ashtray* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
12 volt socket or cigarette light-
er* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117, 116
Lever for:
– Manual g

earbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
– Autom atic

gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Button for:
– City

Safety Assist function
  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Steering column adjustment lev-
er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Open bonnet lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Headlight range control  . . . . . . . . 101
Light switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Central lock button    . . . . . . . . . .92
Button for operating the electric
window
s of the driver door  . . . . .99
15 16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1)
According to version
85
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Driver assistance systems
Start-Stop system Fig. 155
At the top of the centre console:
St ar
t
-Stop system button With the Start-Stop system enabled, the en-
gine i
s
aut

omatically stopped when the vehi-
cle is at a standstill. It will start again auto-
matically as required.
This function remains enabled while the igni-
tion is switched on. The instrument panel dis-
play shows information on the current status
››› page 156.
Disconnect the Start-Stop system by hand
whenever crossing water.
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
● When the vehicle is stopped, put it into
neutral and r
elease the clutch pedal. The en-
gine will stop.
● To restart, simply engage the clutch. Vehicles with an automatic gearbox
●
When the vehicle is at a standstill, depress
the brake or k
eep it pressed down. The en-
gine switches off.
● The engine will start again as soon as you
rele
ase the brake pedal.
● With the selector lever set to position N,
the engine wi
ll not start until a range of gears
is selected or the accelerator pedal is de-
pressed.
Important conditions for the engine to stop
automatically
● The driver's seat belt must be fastened.
● The driver door must be closed.
● The bonnet must be closed.
● The engine must have reached a minimum
temperat
ure.
● The vehicle must have moved since the last
time the engine wa
s stopped.
● The vehicle's battery must be sufficiently
char
ged.
● The battery temperature must not be too
low or too high.
● The

vehicle must not be on a very steep
slope. Condition

s for the engine to restart automat-
ical
ly
The engine can be automatically restarted in
the following cases:
● If the vehicle starts to moves.
● If the battery voltage drops.
Conditions
requiring engine start-up using
the key
The engine has to be manually started in the
following cases:
● If the driver unbuckles his/her seat belt.
● If the driver door is opened.
● If the bonnet is opened.
Switc
hing the Start-Stop system on and off
● Press the button  situat
ed in the centre
console ››› Fig. 155.
● The button will light up when the Start-Stop
syst
em is switched off.
The engine will start immediately if the vehi-
cle is in Stop mode when the system is
switched off by hand. WARNING
The smart technology included in the hill
hol d c

annot change the laws of physics. Do
not let the extra convenience afforded by the » 157
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Care and maintenance
equipment at the workshop. If the comfort
f u
nction
s are reprogrammed, the information
and Instruction Manual descriptions will not
coincide with the modified functions. There-
fore, SEAT recommends that any modifica-
tions be recorded in the section “Other work-
shop notes” in the Maintenance Programme.
The SEAT Official Service must have a record
of any modification to the programming.
Reading the vehicle fault memory
There is a diagnostics connector in the vehi-
cle interior for reading the vehicle fault mem-
ory. The fault memory documents errors and
deviations from the theoretical values of the
electronic control units.
The diagnostics connector is in the driver
side footwell area, next to the lever for open-
ing the bonnet, below a cover.
The fault memory should only be read and re-
set by a specialised workshop.
Using a mobile telephone in a vehicle
without c
onnection to an exterior aer-
ial Mobile telephones transmit and receive radio
w
av
e

s also called high-frequency energy,
both when in use and when on stand-by. Sci-
entific studies state that radio waves exceed-
ing certain values may be harmful to the hu- man body. International committees and au-
thorities h

ave established limits and direc-
tives in order to ensure electromagnetic radi-
ation from mobile phones remains within cer-
tain limits that do not endanger health. Nev-
ertheless, there is no conclusive scientific
evidence that wireless telephones are totally
safe.
That is why some experts recommend moder-
ate use of the mobile telephone, and the ap-
pliance of measures to reduce radiation on
the human body.
When a mobile phone not connected to an
exterior aerial is used inside the vehicle, the
electromagnetic radiation may be greater
than if the mobile phone were connected to a
built-in aerial or to another exterior aerial.
If the vehicle is fitted with a suitable hands-
free device that allows the employment of
numerous additional mobile telephone func-
tions with compatible Bluetooth technolo-
gy ®
, it will comply with the legislation in
many countries which only permits the use of
mobile phones inside vehicles using a
hands-free device.
The hands-free system of the Portable Navi-
gation System (supplied by SEAT) has been
designed for use with conventional mobile
phones and phones with Bluetooth technolo-
gy ®
››› page 164. Mobile telephones must be
placed in a suitable telephone support or
stored safely in the vehicle. If a support is used for the telephone, it must be securely
fas
tened to the base plate. The mobile will be
secure on the instrument panel and always
within reach of the driver only by following
these procedures. Mobile telephone connec-
tion with an external aerial is carried out sub-
ject to the hands-free device, via the tele-
phone support or by the Bluetooth ®
connec-
tions present in the mobile telephone and
the vehicle.
If the mobile phone is connected to an aerial
incorporated into the vehicle or an exterior
aerial connected to the vehicle, it will help re-
duce the electromagnetic radiation transmit-
ted and the risk to human health. It will also
improve the quality of the connection.
If the phone is used inside the vehicle with-
out the hands-free system, it will not be se-
curely fastened and will not be connected to
the exterior aerial of the vehicle telephone.
Nor will the telephone charge if it is not on
the support. In addition, some calls may
break off and the quality of the connection
will be affected.
Mobile telephones should only be used in-
side the vehicle if they are connected to a
hands-free system. SEAT recommends using
an external aerial should you wish to use a
mobile telephone inside the vehicle.
Bluetooth ®
is a registered trademark of Blue-
tooth ®
SIG, Inc. »
163
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Advice
SEAT recommends the use of car washes
w ithout
bru
shes.
To remove traces of wax on windows and to
prevent wiper blades from scratching, please
observe the following ››› page 169, Cleaning
windows and exterior mirrors .
Washing the car by hand
When washing the car by hand, use plenty of
water to soften the dirt first, and rinse off as
well as possible.
Then clean the vehicle with a soft sponge,
glove or brush using only slight pressure.
Start at the roof and work downwards. Spe-
cial car shampoo should only be used for
very persistent dirt.
Rinse the sponge or glove thoroughly and of-
ten.
Wheels, sills and similar should be cleaned
last. Use a second sponge for this. WARNING
Sharp components on the vehicle may cause
injury .
● Pr

otect arms and hands from sharp edges
when cle
aning the vehicle undercarriage or
the interior of the wheel hubs. WARNING
After the vehicle has been washed, the brak-
ing eff ect

will be reduced (and the braking
distance increased) due to moisture (and ice
in winter) on the brakes.
● “Dry the brakes and remove ice” by braking
caref
ully. Ensure that you are not endanger-
ing other road-users or breaking traffic regu-
lations in the process. CAUTION
● The wat er t

emperature should not exceed
+60 °C (+140 °F).
● To avoid damage to the paintwork, do not
wash the
vehicle in full sun.
● Do not use rough sponges or similar which
coul
d damage the surface to clean away the
traces of insects.
● Never wipe the headlights with a dry cloth
or spong
e, always moisten first. It is best to
use soapy water.
● Washing the vehicle in low temperatures:
When washin
g the vehicle with a hose, do
not direct water into the lock cylinders or the
gaps around the doors or roof. Locks and
seals could freeze! CAUTION
To avoid any risk of damage to the vehicle,
pl e

ase check the following points before us-
ing an automatic car wash: ●
Comp ar

e the distance between the vehicle
wheels and the distance between the guide-
rails of the car wash to prevent damage to the
wheels and tyres!
● Switch off the rain sensor before taking the
vehicl
e to an automatic car wash.
● Compare the height and width of your vehi-
cle w
ith the available height and width when
entering and driving through the car wash.
● Fold in exterior mirrors Electrically retracta-
ble e
xterior mirrors must not be folded in or
out by hand. Always use the electrical power
control.
● To avoid damaging the bonnet paintwork,
res
t the windscreen wipers on the windscreen
after drying the wiper blades. Do not let them
fall!
● Lock the rear lid to prevent it from opening
unexpect
edly while inside the car wash. Washing the vehicle with a high pres-
s
ur
e c

leaner When cleaning the vehicle with a high-pres-
s
ur
e c

leaner, always follow the operating in-
structions for the equipment. Pay special at-
tention to the required pressure of the jet
and the distance between the jet and the ve-
hicle ››› .
K eep a s uit

able distance from soft materials,
such as rubber hoses or insulating material,
168

Advice
● Pr e
s
s on the rear area of the flap and open
it.
Refuelling
Problem: If the ambient temperature is very
high, the natural gas pump protection
against overheating disconnects this auto-
matically.
● Remove the plug from the gas filler mouth
›››
Fig. 166 1 .
● Connect the pump filling nozzle to the gas
fi l
l

er mouth.
● The fuel tank will be full when the p
ump
compressor automatically cuts the supply.
● If you wish to finish refuelling in advance,
pres
s the button on the pump to stop the
flow.
Closing the fuel tank cap
● Check that the gas filler mouth retainer 2is not trapped with the filler nozzle. If neces-
s
ar
y

, place it in the filler mouth again.
● Insert the plug in the filler mouth.
● Close the tank flap. Make sure you hear it
click
into place. WARNING
Natural gas is a highly explosive, easily flam-
mab l

e substance. Incorrect handling of the
natural gas can cause accidents serious
burns and other injuries. ●
Bef or

e refuelling with natural gas, the fill-
ing mouth must be correctly engaged. If you
can smell gas, stop refuelling immediately. WARNING
The vehicle is not prepared to use liquefied
n at ur

al gas (LNG) and this fuel must not be
added under any circumstances. Liquefied
natural gas can cause the natural gas tank to
explode, resulting in serious injury. Note
● The fil lin

g nozzles of natural gas pumps
can differ in the way they are operated. If you
are unacquainted with the pump, it is advisa-
ble that a member of staff of the service sta-
tion performs the refuelling operation.
● Noises heard when refuelling are normal
and do not indicat
e the presence of a fault in
the system.
● The vehicle natural gas system is prepared
both for ref
uelling with a small compressor
(slow refuel) and a large compressor (fast re-
fuel) in natural gas service stations. Bonnet
W ork in

g in the engine compartment Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 10 Before working in the engine compartment,
make s

ure that the vehicle is parked on hori-
zontal and firm ground.
The engine compartment of the vehicle is a
hazardous area. Never work on the engine or
in the engine compartment if you are not fa-
miliar with the operations to be carried out,
the applicable safety standards and especial-
ly if you do not have the necessary instru-
ments, liquids and tools ››› ! If required,
h av
e an

y work carried out by a specialised
workshop. Negligent work can cause serious
injury. WARNING
If the vehicle moves unexpectedly, this could
cau se seriou

s injury.
● Never work under the vehicle if it has not
been immobi
lized. If you must work under-
neath the vehicle with the wheels in contact
with the ground then it should be parked on
flat ground, the wheels should be prevented
from moving and the key should be removed
from the ignition.
● If you have to work underneath the vehicle,
you mus
t use suitable stands additionally to
support the vehicle, there is a risk of acci-
dent!. The jack is not intended for this kind of
work and its failure could lead to severe inju-
ries.
● Disconnect the Start-Stop system. 184