warning light Seat Mii 2017 Owner's Guide

Seats and head restraints
Seat functions Se at
he
ating* Fig. 120
In the centre console: Front seats
he atin
g sw

itch With the engine on, the seat cushion and the
se
at
b

ackrest can be heated electrically.
● Switching on: Pres
s the  or  button at
the top of the centre console. Seat heating
operates at full power. All the control lamps
light up.
● Adjust: press the  or  butt
on repeatedly
to adjust it to the required level.
● Switching off: Pres
s the  or  button as
many times as necessary until no control
lamp remains on.
When heat seating is at maximum level, after
approximately 15 minutes, it automatically
adjusts to the first level. Cases in which the heat seating should not
be switc

hed on
Do not switch the seat heating on if any of
the following conditions are met:
● The seat is not occupied.
● The seat has a cover.
● A child seat has been installed on the seat.
● The seat cushion is wet or damp.
● The outdoor or indoor temperature is great-
er than +25°C (77°F). WARNING
People whose pain or temperature threshold
ha s

been affected by some kind of medicine,
paralysis or chronic illness (e.g. diabetes)
could sustain burns to the back, buttocks or
legs. These burns could take a long time to
heal or never fully heal. Seek medical advice
if you have any doubts regarding your health.
● People with a limited pain or temperature
thresho
ld should never use the seat heating. WARNING
If the upholstery gets soaked, the heat seat-
ing c ou

ld stop working properly and the risk
of burns could increase.
● Before using the seat heater, make sure
that the se
at cushion is dry.
● Do not sit on the seat if your clothes are
damp or wet
. ●
Do not l e

ave wet or damp objects or cloth-
ing on the seat.
● Do not spill liquid on the seat. CAUTION
● To av oid d

amaging the heating elements,
refrain from kneeling on the seat or applying
sharp pressure at a single point to the seat
cushion or backrest.
● If liquids are spilled on the seats, sharp ob-
jects
are left on them or insulating materials
are fitted (such as a cover or a child seat) on
them, the heating could get damaged.
● If you notice any odour, switch off the seat
heating immedi
ately and have the unit in-
spected by a specialised workshop. For the sake of the environment
The seat heating should be switched off
when it i s

no longer needed. Otherwise, it is
an unnecessary fuel waste. 113
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Transport and practical
equipment T r
an
sporting objects
Introduction Always transport heavy loads in the luggage
comp
ar

tment and place the seat backs in a
vertical position. Never overload the vehicle.
Both the carrying capacity as well as the dis-
tribution of the load in the vehicle affect driv-
ing behaviour and braking ability ››› .
WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects can
cau se seriou

s injury in case of a sudden ma-
noeuvring or breaking or in case of an acci-
dent. This is especially true when objects are
struck by a detonating airbag and fired
through the vehicle interior. To reduce the
risks, please note the following:
● Secure all objects in the vehicle. Always
keep equipment and he
avy objects in the lug-
gage compartment.
● Always secure objects with suitable rope or
sling
s so that they cannot enter the deploy-
ment areas around the frontal or side airbags
in case of sudden braking or an accident.
● Always ensure that objects inside the vehi-
cle c
annot move into the deployment area of
the bags while driving. ●
Whil e driv

ing, always keep object compart-
ments closed.
● Remove all objects from the front passen-
ger seat
when it is folded down. When the
seat backrest is folded down, it presses on
small and light objects and these are detec-
ted by the weight sensor on the seat; this
sends false information to the airbag control
unit.
● While the backrest of the front passenger
seat i
s folded, the frontal airbag must remain
disconnected and the PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF  light on.
● Objects secured in the vehicle should never
be plac
ed in such a way as to make passen-
gers sit in an incorrect position.
● If secured objects occupy a seat, this seat
should not
be occupied or used by anyone. WARNING
The driving behaviour and braking ability
ch an

ge when transporting heavy and large
objects.
● Adjust your speed and driving style to visi-
bility
, road, traffic and weather conditions.
● Accelerate gently and carefully.
● Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
● Brake early. Transporting the load
Secure all objects in the vehicle
● Distribute the load throughout the vehicle
and on the roof a

s uniformly as possible.
● Transport heavy objects as far forward as
poss
ible in the luggage compartment and
lock the seat backs in the vertical position.
● Check the headlight adjustment
›››
page 103.
● Use the suitable tyre pressure according to
the load bein
g transported. Read the tyre in-
flation information label ›››
page 200. CAUTION
Objects on the shelf could chafe against the
wir e

s of the heating element in the heated
rear window and cause damage. Note
Please refer to the notes on loading the roof
carrier ››

› page 127. Driving with the rear lid open
Driving with the rear lid open creates an addi-
tion
al
ri

sk. Secure all objects and secure the
rear lid correctly and take all measures possi-
ble to reduce toxic gases from entering the
vehicle.
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Transport and practical equipment
WARNING
Driving with the rear lid unlocked or open
cou l
d cause serious injuries.
● Always drive with the rear lid closed.
● Secure all objects in the vehicle. Loose
items c
ould fall out of the vehicle and injure
other road users or damage other vehicles.
● Drive particularly carefully and think
ahead.
● A

void sudden manoeuvres and braking giv-
en that thi
s could cause an uncontrolled
movement of the open rear lid.
● When transporting objects that protrude
out of the lug
gage compartment, indicate
them suitably. Observe legal requirements.
● If objects must project out of the luggage
compar
tment, the rear lid must never be used
to “secure” or “attach” objects.
● If a baggage rack is fitted on the rear lid, it
should be r
emoved before travelling with the
rear lid open. WARNING
Toxic gases may enter the vehicle interior
when the re ar lid i

s open. This could cause
loss of consciousness, carbon monoxide poi-
soning, serious injury and accidents.
● To avoid toxic gases entering the vehicle al-
way
s drive with the rear lid closed.
● In exceptional circumstances, if you must
drive with the r
ear lid open, observe the fol- lowing to reduce the entry of toxic gases in-
side the
v

ehicle:
– Close all windows.
– Disable air recirculation mode.
– Open all of the air outlets on the instru-
ment panel.
– Switch on the blower to maximum. CAUTION
An open boot hatch changes the length and
height of the

vehicle. Driving a loaded vehicle
For the best handling when driving a loaded
v
ehic
l

e, note the following:
● Secure all objects ›››
page 114.
● Accelerate gently and carefully.
● Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
● Brake early.
● If necessary, read the instructions for driv-
ing with a r
oof carrier system ››› page 127. WARNING
A sliding load could considerably affect the
st ab

ility and safety of the vehicle resulting in
an accident with serious consequences.
● Secure loads correctly so they do not move. ●
When tran s

porting heavy objects, use suit-
able ropes or straps.
● Lock the seat backs in vertical position. Practical equipment
Introduction Storage compartments must only be used to
st
or

e light or small objects. WARNING
In the event of sudden braking movements or
turn s, loo

se objects may be thrown around
the vehicle interior. This could cause serious
injuries to passengers and cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle.
● Do not transport animals or place hard,
heavy or sh
arp objects inside the vehicle in:
open storage compartments, dash panel, rear
shelf, items of clothing or bags.
● While driving, always keep object compart-
ments c
losed. WARNING
Objects falling into the driver's footwell could
prev ent

use of the pedals. This could lead the
driver to lose control of the vehicle, increas-
ing the risk of a serious accident. » 115
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Transport and practical equipment
● In fr ont
of
the rear seats ››› Fig. 127.
● Rear shelf for light items of clothing*.
● Bag hook in the luggage compartment
›››
page 123.
● In the upper part of the centre console, in-
ste
ad of the radio ››› Fig. 94 11 .
WARNING
Clothing hung on the coat hooks could re-
strict the driv

er's view and lead to serious ac-
cidents.
● Hang the clothes from the hooks so that
driver's
view is not restricted.
● The coat hook is suitable for light items of
clothing. Nev
er place heavy, hard or sharp
objects in the bags. Drink holders
The drink holders are in the open storage
c
omp
ar

tments in the driver and passenger
doors. WARNING
Improper use of the drink holders can cause
injury .
● Do not

place containers with hot drinks in a
drink hol
der. During sudden braking or driv-
ing manoeuvres, the hot drink could be spil-
led and lead to scalding. ●
Ens ur

e that no bottles or other object are
dropped in the driver footwell, as they could
get under the pedals and obstruct their work-
ing.
● Never place heavy containers, food or other
heavy o
bjects in the drink holder. In the
event of an accident, these heavy objects
could be “thrown around” the vehicle interior
and cause serious injuries. WARNING
Closed bottles inside the vehicle could ex-
p lode or c r

ack due to the heat or the cold.
● Never leave a closed bottle in the vehicle if
the inside t
emperature is too high or too low. CAUTION
Do not leave open drinks containers in the
drink ho l

ders when the vehicle is in motion.
They could spill during braking, for example,
and cause damage to the vehicle and the
electrical system. Centre console drink holders
Fig. 129
In the front part of the centre con-
so l
e: drink

holder Fig. 130
In the back part of the centre con-
so l
e: drink

holder There are drink holders in the front and rear
p
ar
ts

of the centre console. »
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Operation
Securing the drink container in the front
drink ho
l
der
Fold the drink holder ››› Fig. 129 forward.
Place the drink container in the drink holder
so that it is securely surrounded.
Ashtray* Fig. 131
In the front part of the centre con-
so l
e: openin

g the ashtray. Opening and closing the ashtray
T
o
open

, lift the lid of the ashtray in the direc-
tion of the arrow ››› Fig. 131.
To close, push the ashtray lid down.
Emptying the ashtray ● Remove the ashtray from the storage com-
partment
lifting it up. ●
After empty
ing the ashtray, insert it into the
drink holder from above. WARNING
Incorrect use of the ashtray may cause a fire
or burn s

and other serious injuries.
● Never put paper or other flammable objects
in the ashtra
y. Cigarette lighter*
Fig. 132
In the front part of the centre con-
so l
e: light

er ●
Push the button on the cigarette lighter in-
w ar d w

ith the ignition on ››› Fig. 132.
● Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly.
● Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the
cigar
ette on the glowing coil ››› .
● Replace the cigarette lighter in its insert. WARNING
Undue use of the cigarette lighter may cause
a fire or b urn

s and other serious injuries.
● The cigarette lighter must only be used to
light cig
arettes or similar.
● Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicl
e. The cigarette lighter can be used
when the ignition is switched on. Note
The cigarette lighter can also be used with
the 12 V o

lt socket. Power socket*
Fig. 133
Front centre console: 12 Volt socket
in the s t
or

age compartment Electrical equipment can be connected to the
soc
k
et

in the vehicle.
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Transport and practical equipment
Luggage compartment shelf* Fig. 137
In the luggage compartment: remov-
in g and in
s
talling the rear shelf You may put light items of clothing on the
r
e
ar shelf

. Check that the rear view is not limi-
ted.
Removing the shelf
● Unhook the loops ›››
Fig. 137 B from
hou s
in
gs A .
● Extract the shelf from its housing C up-
w ar
d

s and then pull it out. WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects or
anima l

s on the rear shelf could cause serious
injuries in case of a sudden manoeuvre, sud-
den braking or an accident.
● Do not leave hard, heavy or sharp objects
(loose or in bag
s) on the rear shelf. ●
Never tr an

sport animals on the rear shelf.
● Never drive with the rear shelf raised. Al-
way
s lower it or remove it before the journey. CAUTION
To prevent the rear shelf from being dam-
ag ed:
● Alw

ays check that the side supports are
firmly en
gaged.
● Regulate the height of the load in the lug-
gage c
ompartment to ensure the rear shelf
does not press down on the load with the rear
lid closed. Luggage compartment variable floor
Fig. 138
A: open the boot variable floor. B:
r ai
sed boot

variable floor. » 125
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Fig. 139
C: extend the boot downward. D: ex-
t end the boot
f
orward. Raise and lower the boot floor
● To r aise the floor, raise handle
› ›

› Fig. 138 1 in the direction of the arrow
and p u
l
l from the floor all the way up
››› Fig. 138 B.
● To lower it , guide the floor down
ward.
Extend the boot downward
● Raise the boot floor and push it downward
in the rail
›››
Fig. 139 C (arrows)
● Place the variable floor over the floor lining.
● If necessary, fold the backrest of the rear
seat f
orward ›››
page 124. Extending the luggage compartment forward
● Disassemble the luggage compartment tray
›››
page 125.
● Disassemble the rear headrests ›››
page 48.
● Fold the backrest of the rear seat forward
›››
page 124.
● If necessary, expand the boot downward. CAUTION
Do not let the luggage compartment floor fall
when clo s

ing it. Always carefully guide it
downward in a controlled manner. Otherwise,
the lining and the floor of the boot could be
damaged. Class N1 (commercial) vehicles
For safe vehicle operation, the electrical sys-
t
em mu
s

t work perfectly. Special attention
should be paid so it is not damaged during
adjustment, loading and unloading of trans-
ported objects.
Fastening rings* In the front part of the luggage compartment,
ther
e m
a

y be fastening rings to secure the
luggage.
In order to use the fastening rings, they must
be lifted beforehand. WARNING
If unsuitable or damaged belts or retaining
str ap

s are used, they may break in the event
of braking or an accident. Objects could then
be launched across the passenger compart-
ment and cause serious or fatal injuries.
● It is important to always use belts or retain-
ing str
aps that are suitable and in a good
condition.
● Belts and retaining straps should be se-
curely
fastened to the fastening rings.
● Objects in the luggage compartment that
are un
secured could move suddenly and mod-
ify the handling of the vehicle.
● Small light objects should also be fixed in
plac
e.
● A child seat should never be secured with
the fas
tening rings. Note
● The max imum t

ensile load that the fasten-
ing rings can support is 3.5 kN.
● Belts and securing systems for the appro-
priate lo
ad can be obtained from specialised
dealerships. SEAT recommends visiting a
SEAT dealership for this. 126

Air conditioning
support, the roof carrier system and the load
bein g tr
an
sported ››› .
A lw
a
ys check the weight of the base support,
the roof carrier system and the weight of the
load to be transported and, if necessary,
weigh them. Never exceed the maximum au-
thorised roof load.
If you are using a roof carrier with a lower
weight rating, you cannot transport the maxi-
mum roof load. Do not exceed the maximum
weight limit for the roof carrier given in the
fitting instructions.
Distributing a load
Uniformly distribute loads and secure them
correctly ››› .
Chec k
att

achments
After fitting the base supports and the roof
carrier system, always check the attachments
after a short trip and at regular intervals. WARNING
Exceeding the maximum authorised roof load
can r e

sult in accidents and/or vehicle dam-
age.
● Never surpass the maximum authorised
weight f
or the roof, the maximum authorised
weight on the axles and the total maximum
authorised weight of the vehicle. ●
Never e x

ceed the capacity of the roof carri-
er system even if this is less than the maxi-
mum authorised roof load.
● Secure heavy items as far forward as possi-
ble and di
stribute the vehicle load uniformly. WARNING
Loose and incorrectly secured loads can fall
fr om the r oof

carrier system causing acci-
dents and injury.
● Always use suitable ropes and straps in
good condition.
● A

lways secure loads correctly. Air conditioning
He atin
g,

ventilation and air
conditioning
Introduction Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

 page 28
One of the following systems can be installed
in the vehicle:
● Heating and fresh air system
● Manual air conditioning
● Climatronic
The heatin g and fr

esh air system heats and
ventilates the interior. The heating and fresh
air system cannot cool.
The manual air conditioning and the Clima-
tronic cool and dehumidify the air. They oper-
ate most effectively with the windows and
the sunroof closed. If a great deal of heat ac-
cumulates in the interior, ventilating it can
accelerate the cooling process.
Display of active functions
The LEDs that light up on the rotary controls
on the buttons indicate that the function in
question is activated. »
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may engage and lock the steering wheel mak-
ing the
v
ehicle impossible to control.
● 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, spilled fuel, etc.).
● Always apply the handbrake when you
leav
e your vehicle and when you park.
● Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the v
ehicle. They could release the
electronic parking brake, activate the selec-
tor lever or gear stick and start the vehicle
moving. This could result in a serious acci-
dent.
● Always take all the keys with you whenever
you le
ave the vehicle. The engine could acci-
dentally be started and electrical equipment
such as the windows could accidentally be
operated resulting in serious injury.
● 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. 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 m
anoeu

vres. To avoid damage, stop
before the wheels touch the barrier or kerb.
● Special attention is required when driving
through entranc
es, 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. Control and warning lamps

It lights up
›››
Handbrake applied.››› page 139. 
It lights up
›››
Fault in the brake
system  Do not drive on!
Seek professional advice
››› page 141.
Brake fluid level in-
adequate.  Do not drive on!
Check brake fluid level
››› page 195.
Together with the
ABS control lamp
: ABS and EBV do
not function. 
Do not drive on!
Seek professional advice
››› page 141. 
It lights up
›››
ESC* disconnected
by system.Switching the ignition on and off
If necessary, drive for a short dis-
tance.
Fault in ESC*.Contact a specialised workshop.
Together with the
ABS control lamp
: Fault in the ABS.
Contact a specialised workshop.
The vehicle can be braked with-
out ABS.
The battery has
been reconnected.››› page 196. 
It lights up
›››
Traction Control*
faulty or switched
off by the system.Contact a specialised workshop. 
It lights up
›››
Together with the
ESC* control lamp
: Fault in the ABS.
Contact a specialised workshop.
The vehicle can be braked with-
out ABS.
Together with the
warning lamp :
ABS and EBV do not
function.  Do not drive on!
Seek professional advice
››› page 141. 
Flashes
ESC* or ASR regulat-
ing.Take your foot off the accelera-
tor. Adjust your driving style to
the road conditions. 136

Driving
Flashes
Traction Control*
regulator operating.Take your foot off the accelera-
tor. Adjust your driving style to
the road conditions. Several warning and control lamps light up
for a f
ew sec

onds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds. 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. WARNING
Driving with brakes in bad condition could re-
su lt

in a serious accident.
● If the brake warning lamp  does not
go
out, or if it lights up when driving, the brake
fluid level in the reservoir is too low or there
is a fault in the brake system. Obtain profes-
sional assistance immediately ››› page 194,
Checking the brake fluid level.
● If the brake warning lamp  lights up t
o-
gether with the ABS warning lamp , the
regulation function of the ABS could be mal-
functioning. As a result, the rear wheels can
lock relatively easily when braking. If the rear wheels lock this could result in loss of vehicle
contr
o

l! If possible, reduce your speed and
drive carefully to a specialised workshop
close by to check the brake system. During
the following journey, avoid sudden braking
and manoeuvres.
● If the ABS warning lamp  does not
go out
or if it lights while driving, the ABS is mal-
functioning. The vehicle can only be stopped
using normal braking without ABS. The pro-
tection provided by the ABS is not available.
Visit a specialised workshop as soon as pos-
sible. CAUTION
Failure to heed the warning lamps when they
appe ar m

ay result in faults in the vehicle. Brake assist systems
The assisted braking systems ESC*, ABS,
EB
V
, B

AS, ASR, TC and EDL only operate when
the ignition is switched on. They contribute
significantly to increasing active safety.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)*
ESC* reduces the risk of skidding and increa-
ses the vehicle stability by braking individual
wheels under specific driving conditions.
ESC* detects critical handling situations,
such as understeer, oversteer and wheelspin
on the driven wheels. The system stabilises the vehicle by braking individual wheels or
by r

educing the engine torque.
The ESC* has limits. It is important to realise
that ESC* is also subject to the laws of phys-
ics. ESC* will not be able to deal with all sit-
uations with which drivers may be faced. For
example, if the road surface changes sudden-
ly then ESC* will not be useful in all cases. If
the vehicle suddenly enters a section cov-
ered by water, mud or snow then ESC* will
not provide assistance in the same way as on
dry ground. If the vehicle loses its grip on the
ground and moves on a film of water (“aqua-
planing”), the ESC* will not be able to help
the driver control the vehicle due to the loss
of adherence with the road surface prevent-
ing braking and steering. If the vehicle is
driven through series of bends at high
speed, the ESC* will not always be as effec-
tive: the vehicle reaction to aggressive driv-
ing is not the same as at reduced speeds.
Adjust your speed and driving style to suit
visibility, and weather, road and traffic condi-
tions. ESC* cannot push the limits of the laws
of physics; improve the transmission availa-
ble or maintain the vehicle on the road if a
lack of driver attention creates an inevitable
situation. Otherwise, ESC* assists in main-
taining vehicle control in extreme situations
and uses the movements of the steering
made by the driver to maintain the vehicle
moving in the desired direction. If the vehicle
is driven at such a speed that it will leave the »
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