2012 Seat Mii lock

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Bottle of sealant 1)
Spare tyre valve
The valve insert remover 1
has a gap at the lower end for a valve insert.
The valve insert can only be screwed or unscrewed in this way. This also ap-
plies to its replacement part 11
. 
Preparation
Checklist
Before filling a tyre, complete the following operations in the order given
⇒ 
:
1. In the event of a puncture, park the vehicle as far as possible from traffic and on flat, suitable ground.
2. Apply the handbrake firmly ⇒ page 134.
3. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition ⇒ page 119.
4. Manual gearbox: Select a gear ⇒ page 124.
5. Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle and wait in a safe place (for example, behind the safety barrier).
6. Switch on the hazard warning lights and set the warning triangle in position ⇒ page 240. Observe legal requirements.
7. Check whether a repair is possible using the Tyre Mobility Set ⇒ page 256
8. If the luggage compartment is full: take the baggage out of the vehi- cle.
9. Remove the tire mobility set from the luggage compartment.
10. Apply the sticker ⇒ Fig. 146 2
from the tire mobility set to the dash
panel where it can be seen clearly.
11. Do not remove foreign objects, e.g. screws or nails, from the tyre.
1011WARNING
Failure to follow the checklist prepared for your own safety could lead to
accidents and severe injuries.
● Always complete the operations given in the checklist and observe
the general rules of safety.
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Sealing and inflating a tyre
Sealing a tyre
● Unscrew the tyre valve cap.
● Use the corresponding enclosed extractor ⇒ Fig. 146 1
to unscrew the
tyre valve insert. Place the valve insert on a clean surface.
● Vigorously shake the sealant bottle ⇒ Fig. 146 10
for several seconds.
● Screw the inflator tube ⇒ Fig. 146 3 securely into the sealant bottle in
a clockwise direction. The seal on the mouth of the bottle moves automati-
cally.
● Remove the lid from the filling tube ⇒ Fig. 146 3
and screw the open
end of the tube into the tyre valve.
● Hold the tyre sealant can upside down and fill the complete contents of
the can into the tyre.
● Remove the tyre sealant bottle from the valve.
● Screw the valve insert again with the corresponding enclosed extractor
⇒ Fig. 146 1
into the tyre valve.
Inflating the tyre
● Securely screw the tyre inflator tube ⇒ Fig. 146 5
of the compressor in-
to the tyre valve.
● Check whether the air bleed screw ⇒ Fig. 146 7
is closed.
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1)
A compressor may also be included.

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Vehicle fuses
Fig. 147 Below the driv-
er side dash panel: fuse
box cover
Fig. 148 In the engine
compartment: fuse box
cover
Only replace fuses with a fuse of the same amperage (same colour and
markings) and size. Identifying fuses situated below the driver-side dash panel by colours
ColourAmp ratingPurple3Light brown5Brown7,5Red10Blue15Yellow20White or transparent25Green30Orange40
Opening and closing the fuse box situated below the dash panel
●
Opening: press the unlock button ⇒ Fig. 147 1 until it is possible to
open the cover.
● Fold the cover down.
● Closing: fold the cover up in the opposite direction to the arrow until it
clicks into the locking lever 1
.
Opening the engine compartment fuse box
● Open the bonnet  ⇒ page 180.
● Press the attachment tabs in the direction indicated by the arrow (thin
arrows) to release the fuse box cover ⇒ Fig. 148.
● Then lift the cover out.
● To fit the cover, place it on the fuse box. Push the attachment tabs
down, in the opposite direction indicated by the arrow until they click audi-
bly into place. 

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Replacing the bulbs in the headlights
Fig. 150 In the engine compartment: Rear view of the
front left headlight with rubber cover: A dipped beam
and main beam headlights, B side lights and daytime
driving lights and C turn signal
There is no need to remove the headlight to replace bulbs.
Complete operations only in the sequence given:
⇒ Fig. 150ABCDipped beam and main beam headlightsSide light and daytime driving lightTurn signals (front)1.Always take the checklist into account and take the necessary actions ⇒ page 265.2.Open the bonnet  ⇒ page 180.
3.
Remove the bulb connector H4. Remove
the rubber cover using the tabs.
Turn the bulb holder in an anticlockwise direction as far as it will go and remove it, along with the bulb, pulling backwards.Press the retaining clip D downwards in
the direction of the arrow, and unclip side- ways and remove it.
4.Remove the bulb from the holder. If necessary, press the lock on the bulb holder.5.Replace the faulty bulb by a new identical bulb. 

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Complete operations only in the sequence given:
⇒ Fig. 150ABCDipped beam and main beam headlightsSide light and daytime driving lightTurn signals (front)
6.Insert the bulb, return it to its position and
insert the retaining clip D.Insert the bulb holder in the headlight and
turn it clockwise as far as the stop.Insert the bulb holder in the headlight and
turn it clockwise as far as the stop.
7.Place the rubber cover and check that is
correctly in position. Insert the connector to the bulb H4.
Note
The images show the left hand headlight from behind. The structure of the
right hand side headlight is symmetric. 
Replacing the front bumper bulbs
Fig. 151 In the front
right wheel arch: Remove
the retaining screws (ar-
rows) and take out the
expansive rivet A
.
Fig. 152 Changing the
bulbs in the headlights
Complete operations only in the sequence given:
1.Always take the checklist into account and take the necessary ac-
tions
⇒ page 265.
2.Unscrew the 2 retaining screws of the wheel arch trim ⇒ Fig. 151
(arrows) with the screwdriver from the vehicle took kit ⇒ page 246.
3.Unscrew the expansive rivet in the lower front part of the wheel arch
trim A with the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit and complete-
ly remove it ⇒ page 246.
4.Carefully fold the wheel arch trim to the side.5.Release the connector ⇒ Fig. 152 1 and remove it.
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Complete operations only in the sequence given:
6.Turn the bulb holder ⇒ Fig. 152 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.
7.Replace the faulty bulb by a new identical bulb.
8.Insert the bulb holder in the headlight and turn it clockwise as far
as the stop.
9.Plug the connector 1 into the bulb holder. The connector must au-
dibly click into place.
Complete operations only in the sequence given:10.Replace the wheel arch trim into its position.
11.Place the expansive rivet in the wheel arch trim and bumper and
press it completely inwards ⇒ Fig. 151 A.
12.Securely screw the 2 retaining screws
⇒ Fig. 151 (arrows) with a
screwdriver.

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3.Carefully remove the cover 1 towards the lever
⇒ Fig. 153 A.
4.Pull the release 3 in the connector 2 in the direction of the arrow
⇒ Fig. 153 B. Use the screwdriver in the vehicle tool kit.
5.Press position 4 and remove the connector 2 ⇒ Fig. 153 B.6.Unscrew the wing nut 5 ⇒ Fig. 153 B.
7.Remove the tail light from the bodywork by carefully pulling back-
wards.
8.Disassemble the tail light unit and place it on a flat, clean surface.
To change the bulb
9.Unlock the bulb holder locking tab (arrow)
⇒ Fig. 154 C and remove
the bulb holder from the tail light.
10.Replace the faulty bulb by a new identical bulb ⇒ Fig. 154 D.
11.Place the lamp holder in the tail light unit. The attachment tabs (ar-
row) should audibly click into place ⇒ Fig. 154 C.
Assembling the tail light units
12.Carefully insert the tail light unit into the opening in the bodywork.
13.Support the tail light with one hand in the assembly position and
securely screw the wing nut with the other 5 ⇒ Fig. 153 B.
14.Ensure that the tail light unit has been correctly fitted and is firmly
secured.
15.Insert the connector 2 into the bulb holder and press the lock 3on the connector in the opposite direction to the arrow ⇒ Fig. 153
B.
16.Insert the cover. The cover should lock into place.17.Close the rear lid ⇒ page 40.Changing the number plate light
Fig. 155 On the rear
bumper: Remove number
plate light
Fig. 156 Number plate
light: Remove the lamp
holder
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Only carry out the operations in the sequence indicated:
1.Always take the checklist into account and take the necessary ac-
tions ⇒ page 265.
2.With one hand, press on the number plate light from left to right
and remove it from the bumper ⇒ Fig. 155.
3.Detach the number plate light carefully from the bumper.
4.Turn the bulb holder with the bulb anticlockwise and remove it in
the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 156.
5.Replace the faulty bulb by a new identical bulb.
6.Place the bulb holder in the number plate light and press in the op-
posite direction to the arrow as far as possible ⇒ Fig. 156.
7.
Insert the number plate light carefully into the left edge of the open-
ing on the bumper. During this process, check that the assembly di-
rection of the number plate light is correct, i.e. the spring must be
on the right.
8.Insert the number plate light into the bumper until it audibly clicks
into place.Changing the side turn signal bulb
Fig. 157 Removing the
side turn signal
Fig. 158 Side turn sig-
nal: Changing the bulbs
Only carry out the operations in the sequence indicated:
1.Always take the checklist into account and take the necessary ac-
tions
⇒ page 265.
2.With one hand move the side turn signal backwards ⇒ Fig. 157 1.
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How to jump start: description
Fig. 159 Diagram of con-
nections for vehicles
without Start-Stop sys-
tem
Fig. 160 Diagram of con-
nections for vehicles
with Start-Stop system
Jump lead terminal connections
1. Switch off the ignition of both vehicles ⇒ 
.
2. For vehicles without Start-Stop system :–
Connect one end of the red jump lead to the positive +
termi-
nal of the vehicle with the flat battery A ⇒ Fig. 159.
– Connect the other end of the red jump lead to the positive ter-
minal +
in the vehicle providing assistance B.
– Connect one end of the black jump lead to the negative terminal
–
of the vehicle providing assistance B ⇒ Fig. 159.
– Connect the other end of the black jump lead X
to a solid met-
al component bolted to the engine block or to the engine block
itself of the vehicle with the flat battery. However, connect it to
a point as far as possible from the battery A
.
3. For vehicles with Start-Stop system :
– Connect one end of the red jump lead to the positive +
termi-
nal of the vehicle with the flat battery A ⇒ Fig. 160.
– Connect the other end of the red jump lead to the positive ter-
minal +
in the vehicle providing assistance B.
– Connect one end of the black jump lead X
to a suitable ground
terminal, a solid piece of metal in the engine block, or to the en-
gine block ⇒ Fig. 160.
– Connect the other end of the black jump lead X
to a solid met-
al component bolted to the engine block or to the engine block
itself of the vehicle with the flat battery. However, connect it to
a point as far as possible from the battery A
.
4. Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact with any moving parts in the engine compartment. 