light Seat Mii 2017 Service Manual

Operation
●
If an y
of both turn signals fails, the warning
lamp will 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 safety vest ››› page 70.
If your vehicle breaks down: Park the vehicle a safe distance from
traffic and on s

uitable ground ››› .
T urn on the h
az
ard warning lights with
the  button ››› Fig. 110.
Apply the handbrake firmly
››› page 135.
Put the gearbox lever in neutral or the
selector lever in position N ››› page 142.
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.
If the hazard warning lights are not working,
you must use an alternative method of draw-
ing attention to your vehicle. This method
must comply with traffic legislation. 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9. WARNING
A faulty vehicle in traffic represents a risk of
acc ident
for the driver and for other road
users.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
Park the
vehicle a safe distance from sur-
rounding traffic to lock all the doors in case of
an emergency. Turn on the hazard warning
lights to warn other road users.
● Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the v
ehicle if the doors are to be
locked. In case of an emergency, passengers
will be trapped inside the vehicle. Individuals
locked in the vehicle can be exposed to very
high or very low temperatures. WARNING
The components of the exhaust system reach
ver y

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

le battery will discharge and run
down if the hazard warning lights remain on
for too long (even with the ignition turned
off). 106

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

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

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

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

ge control Headlamp height adjustment
The he
a
dlight

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

can only be adjusted when
the dipped beam is switched on.
To reset, turn switch ››› Fig. 111:
ValueVehicle load status a)
–Two front occupants, luggage compart-
ment empty
To 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. 107
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Lights and visibility
●
Alw a
ys replace damaged or worn blades or
blades which do not clean the windscreen
correctly. CAUTION
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper
b la

des are not frozen to the glass before us-
ing the wipers for the first time. In cold
weather, it may help to leave the vehicle
parked with the wipers in service position
›››  page 45. CAUTION
If the ignition is switched off while the wind-
sc r

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

creen wipers will only work when
the ignition is switched on.
● The interval wipe speed varies according to
the vehic
le speed. The faster the vehicle is moving, the more often the windscreen is
cl
e

aned.
● The rear wiper is automatically switched on
when the winds
creen wiper is on and the car
is in reverse gear. Windscreen wiper functions
Windscreen wiper performance in different sit-
uations
If the vehicle is at a
standstillThe activated position provision-
ally changes to the previous posi-
tion.
For intermittent wip-
ersIntervals between wipes depend
on the vehicle's speed. The high-
er the vehicle speed the shorter
the intervals.
Note
The wiper will try to wipe away any obstacles
that ar

e on the windscreen. The wiper will
stop moving if the obstacle blocks its path.
Remove the obstacle and switch the wiper
back on again. Rain and light sensor
Fig. 114
Windscreen wiper lever: adjusting
the r ain sen
sor 1 .
Fig. 115
Rain sensor reference surface. When activated, the rain and light sensor au-
t
om
atic

ally controls the windscreen washer
intervals depending on the intensity of the
rainfall. »
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Operation
When the rain and light sensor is deactiva-
t ed, the dur
ation of
the intervals is adjusted
to set levels.
Activating and deactivating the rain and
light sensor
Move the lever to the required position
››› Fig. 114:
● Position A - The rain and light sensor is
de activ
at

ed.
● Position B - The rain and light sensor is
activ at
ed w

ill wipe automatically as needed.
When the ignition is switched off and then
back on again, the rain sensor stays on and
starts operating again when the windscreen
wipers are in position B and the vehicle is
tr av
el

ling at more than 4 km/h (2 mph).
Setting the sensitivity level of the rain and
light sensor
The sensitivity of the rain and light sensor
can be adjusted manually with the control 1on the windscreen wiper lever
››
›
.
● Moving the control to the right: highly sen-
s itiv
e.
● Mo

ving the control to the left: less sensi-
tive.
Ma

lfunction of the rain and light sensor
Some examples of possible causes of faults
and mistaken readings on the reference sur- face
››› Fig. 115 1 of the rain and light sen-
sor:
● Windscreen wiper blades damaged: The
pr e
senc

e of a film or strips of water caused
by damaged blades may cause the wind-
screen wipers to be slower taking effect,
shorten wiping intervals or cause wiping to
be fast and continuous.
● Insects: mosquitoes impacting the wind-
sc
reen can activate the windscreen wiper.
● Traces of salt: in winter
, the windscreen
wiper may work for longer than usual due to
the presence of traces of salt on the almost
dry windscreen.
● Dirt: the presence of dry dust, wax, coating
films
(Lotus effect) or traces of detergent (car
wash) etc., on the windscreen may cause the
rain and light sensor to be less sensitive, re-
act more slowly, later or not at all.
● Cracked windscreen: the impact of
a stone
will trigger a single wipe cycle if the rain and
light sensor is activated. Subsequently, the
sensor detects the reduction in the reference
surface area and adapts accordingly. The be-
haviour of the sensor will vary with the size of
the damage.
Clean the reference surface area of the rain
and light sensor 1 regularly and check that
the w ind
s

creen wiper blades have not been
damaged. CAUTION
The rain and light sensor does not always de-
tect r

ainfall with sufficient accuracy so does
not always switch on the windscreen wiper at
the right moment.
● If necessary, switch on the windscreen wip-
ers m
anually when water on the windscreen
obstructs visibility. Note
We recommend the use of a glass cleaning
product c

ontaining alcohol to remove traces
of wax or polish. Mirror
Int erior r
e

ar vision mirror Fig. 116
Manual anti-dazzle function for rear
v is

ion mirror 110

Lights and visibility
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. 116.
Exterior mirrors Fig. 117
In the front doors: button to adjust
the mec h
anic

al exterior rear vision mirror Fig. 118
In the driver door: rotary control for
the ext erior el

ectric mirrors Read the additional information carefully
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Adjust the exterior mirrors by pressing the
adjust button ››› Fig. 117 or the rotary con-
trol* ››› Fig. 118.
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 mov in

g the mirror, take care not to
trap fingers between the mirror and the mir-
ror bracket. WARNING
Failure to correctly estimate the distance of
the vehic

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. For the sake of the environment
The exterior mirror heating should be switch-
ed off when it i

s no longer needed. Other-
wise, it is an unnecessary fuel waste. Note
In the event of a fault, the electric exterior
mirror s

can be adjusted manually by pressing
the edge of the mirror surface. 111
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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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Operation
●
Mak e s
ure the pedals can be used at all
times, with no objects rolling underneath
them.
● The floor mat should always be secured to
the floor.
● Never p

lace other mats or rugs on top of
the original
mat supplied by the factory.
● Make sure that no objects can fall into the
driver's f
ootwell while the vehicle is in mo-
tion. CAUTION
● Obj

ects on the shelf could chafe against
the wires of the heating element in the heat-
ed rear window and cause damage.
● Do not keep temperature-sensitive objects,
food or medicine
s inside the vehicle. Heat
and cold could damage them or render them
useless.
● Light-transparent objects placed inside the
vehicl
e, such as lenses, magnifying glasses
or transparent suction caps on the windows,
may concentrate the sun's rays and cause
damage to the vehicle. Note
The ventilating slits between the heated rear
windo w and the r

ear shelf must not be cov-
ered so that used air can escape from the ve-
hicle. Storage compartment on the driver
s
ide Fig. 121
On the driver side: storage compart-
ment There may be a storage compartment on the
driv
er s
ide. C

ompartment on the centre console Fig. 122
In the front part of the centre con-
so l
e: s

torage compartment The storage compartment
››
›
Fig. 122 may be
used as a drink holder ››› page 119 or as an
ashtray* ››› page 120 or to store small ob-
jects. Note
A 12 volt electrical socket ›››
page 120 can be
found in the storage compartment. 116

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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