2012 Seat Mii ABS

266Practical information
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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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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Instructions for tow starting
In general, the vehicle should not be started by towing. Jump-starting is
much more preferable ⇒  page 273.
For technical reasons, the following vehicles can not be tow started:
● Vehicles with an automatic gearbox.
● If the vehicle battery is flat, it is possible that the engine control unit
does not operate correctly.
However, if your vehicle must absolutely be tow-started (manual gearbox):
● Engage the 2nd or 3rd gear.
● Keep the clutch pressed down.
● Switch on the ignition and the hazard warning lights.
● Release the clutch when both vehicles are moving.
● As soon as the engine starts, press the clutch and move the gear lever
into neutral. This helps to prevent a collision with the towing vehicle.
CAUTION
When tow-starting, fuel could enter the catalytic converter and damage it. 
Notes on towing
Tow rope or tow bar
When towing, the tow bar is the safest and vehicle friendly way. You should
only use a tow rope if you do not have a tow bar.
A tow rope should be slightly elastic to avoid damage to both vehicles. It is
advisable to use a tow rope made of synthetic fibre or similarly elastic mate-
rial. Only secure the tow rope or tow bar to the tow ring or specially designed
fitting.
Towing vehicles with an automatic gearbox
Note the following for a towed vehicle:
●
Make sure the gear selector lever is in the N position.
● Do not drive faster than 50 km/h (30 mph) when towing a vehicle.
● Do not tow further than 50 km (30 miles).
● If a breakdown truck is used, the vehicle must be towed with the front
wheels raised.
Situations in which the vehicle should not be towed
In the following cases, the vehicle should not be towed but transported on a
trailer or special vehicle:
● If the vehicle gearbox does not contain lubricant due to a fault.
● If the battery is flat as the steering cannot be unlocked, as a result, the
electronic steering lock and electronic parking brake cannot be disengaged.
● If the vehicle to be towed has an automatic gearbox and the distance to
be covered is greater than 50 km (30 miles).
Note
The vehicle can only be towed if the steering lock electronic gearbox lock is
deactivated. If the vehicle has no power supply or there is an electric system
fault, the engine must be started using jump leads to deactivate the steer-
ing column electronic gearbox lock. 
Vehicle diagramPrior to a journey...While drivingCare, cleaning and mainte-
nanceIf and whenTechnical Data

278Practical information
Fitting the front tow ring
Fig. 161 On the right-
hand side of the front
bumper: Remove the cov-
er
Fig. 162 On the right-
hand side of the front
bumper: Screw in the
towing ring
The location for the removable tow ring is on the right-hand side of the front
bumper behind a cover ⇒ Fig. 161.
The towing eye should always be kept in the vehicle. Note the instructions for towing
⇒ page 277.
To fit the tow ring
● Take the tow ring from the vehicle tool kit in the luggage compartment
⇒ page 246.
● Press the upper part of the cover ⇒ Fig. 161 (arrow) to disengage and
release the cover.
● Remove the cover and leave it hanging from the vehicle.
● Screw in the tow ring into its housing anticlockwise as far as it will go
⇒ Fig. 162 ⇒ 
. Use a suitable tool to firmly tighten the tow ring in its loca-
tion.
● After towing, remove the tow ring by turning it clockwise.
● Place the cover upper tab on the opening of the bumper and carefully
hold the lower tab on the edge of the opening. If necessary, press the lower
tab from below.
● Press the lower area of the cover until the lower tab engages in the
bumper.
CAUTION
The tow ring must always be completely and firmly tightened. Otherwise, it
could be released while towing and tow-starting. 
Towing advice
Towing requires some experience, especially when using a tow rope. Both
drivers should be familiar with the technique required for towing. For this
reason, inexperienced drivers should abstain.
While driving, avoid excessive traction forces and jerking. When towing on
an unpaved road, there is always a risk of overloading and damaging the
anchorage points. 

Index
A
AbroadExtended stay abroad with your vehicle . . 234
Sale of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
ABS See "Braking assist systems" . . . . . . . . . . 140
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222, 223
Additional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Adjust Headlight range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Adjustment Correct sitting position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
rear head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Cleaning dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Deactivating the front passenger airbag . . 73
Deactivating using the key switch . . . . . . . . 73
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Differences between front passenger airbagsystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Locking the vehicle after airbag deploy- ment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Use of child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Vehicle care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Air conditioner Air recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Things to note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
User instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Air recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 How it works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
switch off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
temporarily switch off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Aluminium care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Anodized surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Anti-puncture kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Anti-theft locking bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Anti-theft wheel locking bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Antitheft bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 ASR
see Brake assist systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Assistance systems Brake assist system (BAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Cruise control system (CCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Electronic differential lock system (EDL) . 140
electronic stability control (ESC) . . . . . . . . 139
Hill hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Optical parking system (OPS) . . . . . . . . . . 150
Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Parking distance warning system . . . . . . . 150
Safety Assist (City Safety Assist function) 155
Traction control system (ASR) . . . . . . . . . . 140
Traction Control (TC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Assisted braking systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Assist systems Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . 140
Audible warnings Control and warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Seat belt not fastened . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Automatic belt retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Automatic consumer disconnection . . . . . . . . 196
automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Ignition key lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Kickdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
291
Index

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Seat belt position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Seat belt status display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Twisted belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Unfastened . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Unfastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Seat belt warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Seat functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
SEAT information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Adjusting the steering wheel position . . . . 53
Adjust the rear head restraints . . . . . . . . . . 52
Correct position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Fitting the rear head restraints . . . . . . . . . . 53
Front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Heated seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Number of seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Rear backrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Removing and fitting rear head restraints . 53
Service interval display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Set Air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Side airbags See "Airbag system" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Side lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Sitting position Incorrect position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Sliding/tilting electric panoramic sunroof . . . . 44
Anti-trap function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Close . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Small window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Temporary spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Socket 12 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Spare fuel canister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Spare key see vehicle key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 30
Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Driving advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Special features Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
High pressure cleaning equipment . . . . . . 199
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134, 137, 290
Pushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Removing the vehicle key . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Special notes Long parking times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276, 277
Tow starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Speed rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Start-Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Start-Stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Starting assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Jump leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Starting using an external battery See starting assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Electromechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Steering column lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Tendency to pull to one side . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Steering wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Storage compartment Centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Driver side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Sudden braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Sunglasses storage compartment . . . . . . . . . 110
Sun visor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Symbols see warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Systems ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . 140
ASR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
BAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Brake assist system (BAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Cruise control system (CCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
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