ignition Seat Mii 2016 Owner's Guide

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

ease lever . . . . . . . . . 98
Turn switch for adjusting the exteri-
or mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
– Exterior mirr or a

djustment     
– Heated exterior mirrors 
Air outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Lever for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
– Turn sign
als  and main beam
headlights 
– Cruise control system (CCS)  –
 –  – /+ – /- . . . . . . .155
Steering wheel with horn and – Driver airb ag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Da

sh panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88, 24
Windscreen wiper/ windscreen
wash l
ever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
– 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 - ,
 / . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Controls for:
– Start

-Stop system button  . . .161
– Rear w
indow heating button  . .130
– Left
seat heating controls  . . . . . 113
Switches for: – Heating and

ventilation system .130
– Manual air c
onditioning . . . . . . . . . 130
– Clim atr

onic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Radio (factory fitted) ›››
Booklet Ra-
dio
Controls for:
– Hazard warning lights switch
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
– Pa s

senger front airbag off warn-
ing lamp      . .59
– Right seat
heating controls 
or rear window heating button 
(alternative position) . . . . . . . . . . .113, 130
Storage compartment with drink
hol der in the c

entre console . . . . . . .120
Handle of the storage compartment
or stor
age compartment open 1)
. . . 116
8 9
10
11
12
13 In the side of the dash panel: Key
sw
it
c

h for switching off the front
passenger airbag 1)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Position of passenger front airbag
on the dash p
anel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Ashtray* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
12 volt socket or cigarette light-
er* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121, 120
Lever for:
– Manual g

earbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
– Autom atic

gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Button for:
– City

Safety Assist function
  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Steering column adjustment lev-
er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Open bonnet lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Headlight range control  . . . . . . . . 103
Light switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Central lock button    . . . . . . . . . .94
Knobs to operate the front electric
window
s  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
1)
According to version
87
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General instrument panel
bottom buttons of the rocker
sw it
c
h ›››
 Fig. 33
B .
– Pr e
s
s the button  to change
the hour , so th
at

it is flashing.
– To continue setting the time,
press button 0.0/SET . Hold button
do wn t
o s

croll through the num-
bers quickly.
– Press the  button again to
c h
an

ge the minutes, so that it
flashes.
– To continue setting the time,
press button 0.0/SET . Hold button
do wn t
o s

croll through the num-
bers quickly.
– Press button  again to end the
c loc
k

setting. CAUTION
● When the engine i s

cold, avoid high revs
and heavy acceleration and do not make the
engine work hard.
● To prevent damage to the engine, the revo-
lution count
er needle should only remain in
the red zone for a short period of time. For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear in time reduces fuel con-
sumption and noi se. Indications on the display
A variety of information can be viewed on the
ins
trument

panel display ››› Fig. 95 2 , de-
pending on the v
ehicle equipment:
● Warning and information messages.
● Odometer.
● Time.
● Outside temperature.
● Selector lever positions ›››
page 143.
● Recommended gear (manual gearbox)
›› ›

page 143.
● Multifunction display (MFI) ›››

 page 22
● Service interval display ›››

page 90 .
● Start-Stop system status display
›››
page 161.
● Fuel gauge ›››

page 182.
● Seat belt status display for rear seats
›››
page 52.
Warning and information messages
The system runs a check on certain compo-
nents and functions when the ignition is
switched on and while the vehicle is moving.
Faults in the operation are displayed on the
screen using red and yellow symbols on the
instrument panel display ( ›››
 page 24)
and, in some cases, with audible warnings.
The display may vary according to the type of
instrument panel fitted.
Priority 1 warning (red symbols)
Symbol flashing or lit; partly combined with audible
warnings.
 Stop the vehicle! It is dangerous ››› !
Check the function that is faulty and repair it. If necessa-
ry, request assistance from specialised personnel.
Priority 2 warning (yellow symbols)
Symbol flashing or lit; partly combined with audible
warnings.
A faulty function, or fluids which are below the correct
levels may cause damage to the vehicle! ›››
Check the faulty function as soon as possible. If neces-
sary, request assistance from specialised personnel. Odometer
The odomet
er
r

egisters the total distance
travelled by the car.
The odometer (trip ) shows the distance
travelled since the last odometer reset. The
last figure indicates 100 m.
Outside temperature indicator!
When the outside temperature is below +4 °C
(+39 °F), the symbol “ice crystal” (warning of
risk of freezing) is also displayed next to the
temperature. At first this symbol flashes and
then it remains lit until the outside tempera-
ture rises above +6 °C (+43 °F) ››› .
When the v
ehic

le is stationary or travelling at
very low speeds, the temperature displayed
may be slightly higher than the actual »
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Operation
outside temperature as a result of heat com-
in g fr
om the en
gine.
The temperatures measured range from
-40 °C to +50 °C (-40 °F to +122 °F).
Selector lever position
The range of engaged gears of the selector
lever is shown on the side of the lever, and
on the instrument panel display. In positions
D and M, and with the Tiptronic, the corre-
sponding gear is also indicated on the dis-
play.
Recommended gear* (manual gearbox)
The recommended gear to save fuel can be
displayed on the instrument panel display
while you are driving ››› page 143.
Seat belt status display for the rear seats*
The seat belt status display on the instru-
ment panel display informs the driver, when
the ignition is switched on, whether any pas-
sengers in the rear seats have fastened their
seat belts ››› page 52.
Start-Stop system status display
The instrument panel display shows informa-
tion on the current status ››› page 161. 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.
● 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.
● Park the vehicle away from traffic and en-
sure th
at no highly flammable materials are
under the vehicle that could come into con-
tact with the exhaust system (e.g. dry grass,
fuel). WARNING
Even though outside temperatures are above
freez in

g, some roads and bridges may be icy.
● At outside temperatures above +4°C
(+39°F), even when the “ice c
rystal symbol”
is not visible, there may still be patches of ice
on the road.
● Do not rely on the outside temperature in-
dicator! CAUTION
Failure to heed the warning lamps when they
appe ar m

ay result in faults in the vehicle. Note
● Differ ent

versions of the instrument panel
are available and therefore the versions and
instructions on the display may vary.
● When several warnings are active at the
same time, the symbol
s are shown succes-
sively for a few seconds and will stay on until
the fault is rectified. Service interval display
The inspection message appears on the in-
s
trument
p

anel display ›››
Fig. 95 2 .
S EA
T di
stinguishes between services with en-
gine oil change (Oil change Service) and
services without engine oil change (Inspec-
tion Service). The service interval display only
gives information for service dates which in-
volve an engine oil change. The dates of the
remaining services (e.g. the next Inspection
Service or change of brake fluid) are listed on
the label attached to the door strut, or in the
Maintenance Programme.
The set service intervals have been specified
with the service dependent on time/distance
travelled.
Inspection reminder
If the inspection period is due to expire
shortly, Inspection reminder appears when
starting the ignition abbreviated to  
 and a
90

General instrument panel
warning in km . The number of
k ilometres
shown is the maximum number that may be
driven until the next service.
Service due
After the service date, an audible warning is
given when the ignition is switched on and
the abbreviation  displayed on the screen
flashes for a few seconds. Note
The service message disappears after a few
second s, when the en

gine is started or when
OK is pressed on the windscreen wiper lever.
Note
In vehicles whose batteries have been dis-
connect ed f

or a long period of time, it will not
be possible to calculate the next service date.
Therefore the service interval display may not
be correct. In this case, bear in mind the max-
imum service intervals permitted in the
››› Booklet Maintenance Programme. 91
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Operation
Opening and closing V ehic
l
e key set
Remote control vehicle key* Fig. 96
Remote control key Remote control key
W
ith the
v

ehicle key the vehicle may be
locked or unlocked remotely ››› page 94.
The vehicle key includes an emitter and bat-
tery. The receiver is in the interior of the vehi-
cle. The range of the vehicle key with remote
control and new battery is several metres
around the vehicle.
If it is not possible to open or close the vehi-
cle using the remote control key, this should
be re-synchronised ››› page 94 or the bat-
tery changed ››› page 93. Different keys belonging to the vehicle may
be used.
Fo

lding the key shaft in and out
When the button is pressed ››› Fig. 96 A , the
k ey
sh

aft is released and unfolds.
To fold it press the button and fold the key
shaft in until it locks in place.
Spare key
To obtain a spare key and other vehicle keys,
the vehicle chassis number is required.
Each new key must contain a microchip and
be coded with the data from the vehicle elec-
tronic immobiliser. A vehicle key will not work
if it does not contain a microchip or the mi-
crochip has not been encoded. This is also
true for keys cut for the vehicle.
The vehicle keys or new spare keys can be
obtained from a SEAT dealership, a Special-
ised workshop or approved key service quali-
fied to create this kind of key.
New keys or spare keys must be synchron-
ised before use ››› page 94. WARNING
Careless or incorrect use of vehicle keys may
re s

ult in severe injury and accident.
● Always take all the keys with you whenever
you le
ave the vehicle. Children and unauthor-
ised individuals could lock the doors or the boot hatch, start the engine or turn on the ig-
nition, activatin
g el

ectrical systems, the elec-
tric windows, for example.
● 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. 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
The remote control key contains electronic
component s. Pr

otect them from damage, im-
pacts and humidity. Note
● Only u

se the key button when you require
the corresponding function. Pushing the but-
ton unnecessarily could accidentally unlock
the vehicle or trigger the alarm. It is also pos-
sible even when you are outside the radius of
action.
● Remote control key operation can be great-
ly influenced b
y overlapping radio signals
around the vehicle working in the same range 92

Operation
SEAT recommend having the batteries
c h
an
ged in a specialised workshop.
The battery is located to the rear of the vehi-
cle key, under a cover.
Changing the battery
● Unfold the vehicle key blade ›››
page 92.
● Remove the cover from the back of the ve-
hicle k
ey ››› Fig. 99 in the direction of the ar-
row ››› .
● Extract the battery from the compartment
u s
in

g a suitable thin object ››› Fig. 100.
● Place the new battery in the compartment,
pres
sing in the direction of the arrow as
shown ››› Fig. 100 ››› .
● Fit the battery compartment cover, pressing
in the dir ection of
the arr

ow as shown
››› Fig. 99 until it clicks into place. CAUTION
● If the b att

ery is not changed correctly, the
vehicle key may be damaged.
● Use of unsuitable batteries may damage
the vehic
le key. For this reason, always re-
place the dead battery with another of the
same voltage, size and specifications.
● When fitting the battery, check that the po-
larity i
s correct. For the sake of the environment
Please dispose of your used batteries correct-
ly and w ith r

espect for the environment. Synchronising the vehicle key
If the button
 is pressed frequently outside
of the v

ehicle range, it is possible that the ve-
hicle can no longer be locked or unlocked us-
ing the key. In this case, the vehicle key must
be synchronised once more as follows:
● Unfold the vehicle key blade ››
›

page 92.
● Press the button  on the vehicle key. For
thi s, it
mu

st remain with the vehicle.
● Open the vehicle within one minute using
the key sh
aft.
● Turn on the ignition using the vehicle key.
The key h
as been synchronised.
● If necessary, fit the cap.
Central locking* and locking
syst
em
Introduction Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 8 Central locking functions correctly when all
the doors and the r

ear lid are correctly shut.
If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot
be locked with the key.
The battery of an unlocked vehicle parked for
a long period (e.g. in a private garage) may
run down and fail to start the motor. WARNING
The incorrect use of the central locking sys-
tem m a

y cause serious injuries.
● The central locking system will lock all
doors. A v
ehicle locked from the inside can
prevent any non-authorised individual from
opening the doors and accessing the vehicle.
Nevertheless, in case of emergency or acci-
dent, locked doors will complicate access to
the vehicle interior to help the passengers.
● Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the v
ehicle. The central locking but-
ton can be used to lock all the doors from
within. Therefore, passengers will be locked
inside the vehicle. Individuals locked in the
vehicle can be exposed to very high or very
low temperatures.
● 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.
● Never leave individuals locked in a closed
and locked
vehicle. In case of emergency,
they may not be able to exit the vehicle by
themselves or get help. 94

Opening and closing
Description of the central locking sys-
t em The central locking system allows all doors
and the re
ar lid t
o be locked and unlocked
centrally.
● From outside, using the vehicle key.
● From inside, by pushing the central locking
button ›

›› page 97.
The central locking system can be activated
or deactivated at a specialised workshop.
In case of a vehicle key fault or central lock-
ing system fault, all doors can be locked or
unlocked manually.
Locking the vehicle after the airbags have
been deployed
If the airbags are deployed due to an acci-
dent, the vehicle will be automatically and
completely unlocked. Depending on the
amount of damage, it can be locked follow-
ing an accident in the following ways:
FunctionNecessary operations
Lock the vehicle,
by pushing the
central locking
button:– Turn off the ignition and turn it on
again.
– Push the central locking button
.
FunctionNecessary operations
Use the key to lock the vehicle:– Turn off the ignition and turn it on
again.
OR: Remove the key from the igni-
tion.
– Open any door just once.
– Lock the vehicle with the key. Note
If the buttons of the vehicle key are pressed
›› ›

page 92 or one of the central locking but-
tons ››› Fig. 103 is pressed repeatedly in
short succession, the central locking briefly
disconnects as protection against overload-
ing. In this case, the vehicle remains un-
locked for about 30 seconds. If neither the
door or the boot is opened during this time,
the vehicle will then automatically lock. Unlocking and locking the vehicle
fr
om out
s

ide Fig. 101
Buttons on the vehicle key Fig. 102
Vehicle mechanical key Central locking
FunctionHandling the buttons on the
vehicle
››› Fig. 101
Unlocking the
vehicle.Press button .» 95
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Opening and closing
Locking or unlocking the vehicle from
the in s
ide Fig. 103
In the driver door: central locking
b utt
on Fig. 104
In the passenger door: door handle
f or mec
h
anical locking. Central locking
Push the button
››› Fig. 103: 
Unlocking the vehicle.

Locking the vehicle.
The central locking button is still operative
when the ignition is
sw

itched off.
If the vehicle has been locked with the vehi-
cle key, the central locking button does not
operate.
Please note the following when you use the
central locking button to lock your vehicle:
● The "Safe" security system wil
l not activate
››› page 97.
● It will not be possible to open the doors or
the rear lid fr
om the outside. This may offer
extra safety, for example when stopped at
traffic lights.
● The doors can be opened and unlocked in-
dividually
from the inside by pulling the in-
side door handle. If necessary, pull the door
release lever twice.
● The driver door cannot be locked when
open. This
avoids locking the vehicle key in-
side the vehicle when there is nobody inside. Mechanical locking
The doors ar

e locked by pressing the door
lever, so that the red mark becomes visible
››› Fig. 104 1 .
T o u
n

lock a door, pull its corresponding door
lever.
If the vehicle becomes locked, take note of
the following:
● The "Safe" security system wil
l not activate
››› page 97.
● It will not be possible to open the doors
from the out
side, when stopped at traffic
lights for example.
● The doors can be opened and unlocked in-
dividually
from the inside by pulling the in-
side door handle.
● The driver door cannot be locked using the
central
locking system when it is still open.
This avoids locking the vehicle key inside the
vehicle when there is nobody inside.
“Safe” security system*
FunctionNecessary operations
Locks the vehicle with
the "Safe" security sys-
tem.Press the  button once on
the vehicle key.» 97
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OperationFunctionNecessary operations
Locks the vehicle with-
out the "Safe" security
system.
Press the  button twice on
the vehicle key.
Press the central locking but-
ton  on the driver door
once. When the vehicle is locked, the "Safe" securi-
ty sy
s

tem deactivates the door handles, mak-
ing the vehicle difficult to open. The doors
cannot be opened from inside ››› .
Upon sw it

ching off the ignition, the instru-
ment panel display will show that the “dead-
lock” is activated or (SAFELOCK or SAFE-
LOCK ).
When the deadlock is switched off: ● The vehicle can be opened and unlocked
from the in s

ide using an inside door handle.
Control lamp on the driver door
When the vehicle is
locked:Meaning
The red LED flashes for ap-
proximately 2 seconds at
short intervals and then more
slowly.The "Safe" security
system is switched on.
The red LED flashes for about
two seconds then turns off. Af-
ter 30 seconds, the LED flash-
es again.The "Safe" security
system is switched off.
When the vehicle is
locked:Meaning
The red LED flashes for about
two seconds at short inter-
vals. Subsequently, the light
will remain switched on for
about. 30 seconds.There is a fault in the
locking system. Con-
tact a specialised
workshop. WARNING
Careless use of the "Safe" security system
can c au

se serious injury.
● Never leave anybody inside the vehicle if it
has
been locked using the key. When the
"Safe" security system is activated, doors
cannot be opened from the inside!
● When the doors are locked, it is difficult to
get t
o passengers in the vehicle interior in
case of an emergency. Passengers could re-
main trapped inside and unable to unlock the
doors in case of an emergency. Doors
Intr oduction WARNING
If a door is not correctly closed, it could open
une xpect

edly when driving and cause serious
injuries. ●
Alw a

ys stop immediately and close the
door.
● When closing, ensure that the door has
closed c
orrectly. A closed door should be
flush with the corresponding parts of the
bodywork.
● Open and close doors only when nobody is
in the way
of the door. WARNING
A door held open by its retainer could be
b lo wn c

losed by the wind or close if the vehi-
cle is on a hill, causing injury.
● When opening and closing doors, always
use the door handl
e. Childproof lock
Fig. 105
Childproof lock on the left hand side
door 98

Opening and closing
The childproof lock prevents the rear doors
fr om bein
g opened fr
om the inside. This sys-
tem prevents minors from opening a door ac-
cidentally while the vehicle is running.
This function is independent of the vehicle
electronic opening and locking systems. It
only affects rear doors. It can only be activa-
ted and deactivated manually, as described
below:
Activating the childproof lock
– Unlock the vehicle and open the door in
which y

ou wish to activate the childproof
lock.
– With the door open, rotate the groove in
the door usin

g the ignition key, anti-clock-
wise for the left-hand side doors ››› Fig. 105
and clockwise for the right-hand side
doors.
Deactivating the childproof lock – Unlock the vehicle and open the door
whose chi

ldproof lock you want to deacti-
vate.
– With the door open, rotate the groove in
the door usin

g the ignition key, anti-clock-
wise for the right-hand side doors, and
clockwise for the left-hand side doors
››› Fig. 105.
Once the childproof lock is activated, the
door can only be opened from the outside. The childproof lock can be activated or deac-
tivated b

y inserting the key in the groove
when the door is open, as described above.
Rear lid Introduction WARNING
Careless and unsuitable locking, opening and
clo s

ing of the rear lid can cause accidents
and serious injury.
● Open and close the rear lid only when no-
body is
in the way.
● Do not close the rear lid by pushing it down
with y
our hand on the rear window. This
could break and cause injury.
● Ensure the rear lid is locked after closing,
otherwi
se, it may open unexpectedly while
driving. A closed rear lid should be flush with
the corresponding parts of the bodywork.
● Always keep the rear lid closed while driv-
ing to av
oid toxic gases entering the vehicle
interior.
● Do not open the rear lid when there is a
load in
stalled, for example a carrier system.
Likewise, the boot hatch cannot be opened
when a load is attached to it, for example bi-
cycles. An open rear lid could close itself if
there is an additional weight on it. If necessa- ry, press down on the rear lid and remove the
loa
d.
● C

lose and lock both the rear lid and all the
other doors when
you are not using the vehi-
cle. Ensure that nobody remains inside the
vehicle.
● Never allow children to play inside or
around the
vehicle without supervision, espe-
cially if the rear lid is open. Children could
enter the luggage 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 in-
juries and illness or even death, particularly
for young children.
● Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the v
ehicle. If the vehicle 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 s

ufficient free space to open and close it,
for example if you are in a garage. 99
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