2012 Seat Mii tow

Wheel trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Anti-puncture kit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Starting assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Towing and tow starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Description of specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
4Table of Contents

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Exterior views
Front view
Fig. 2 Detail of the front of the vehicle
Legend for the Fig. 2: Mirror support with laser sensor laser for the City Safety As-
sist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Windscreen
Front windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Lever for releasing the bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84, 264
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84, 264
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Front towing eye housing behind a cover
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Front number plate holder 89
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Ensuring you are correctly and safely seated
Seat belts
Introduction
Check the condition of all the seat belts at regular intervals. If you notice
that the belt webbing, fittings, retractor mechanism or buckle of any of the
belts is damaged, the belt must be replaced immediately by a Specialised
workshop ⇒ 
. The Specialised workshop must use the appropriate spare
parts corresponding to the vehicle, the equipment and the model year. SEAT
recommends visiting a Technical Service.
Additional information and warnings:
● Adjust the seat position ⇒ page 48
● Airbag system ⇒ page 67
● Child seats (accessories) ⇒ page 76
● Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications ⇒ page 222
WARNING
Unbuckled or badly buckled seat belts increase the risk of severe or even
fatal injuries. The seat belt cannot offer its full protection if it is not fas-
tened and used correctly.
● Seats belts are the most effective ways of reducing the risk of sus-
taining severe or fatal injuries In the event of an accident. Correctly fas-
ten seat belts when the vehicle is in motion to protect the driver and all
vehicle occupants.
● Before each trip, every occupant in the vehicle occupants must sit
properly, correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to his or her seat and
keep it fastened throughout the trip. This also applies to other occupants
when driving in town.
WARNING (Continued)
● When travelling, children must be secured in the vehicle with a child
restraint system suitable for their weight and height and with the seat
belts correctly fastened ⇒ page 76.
● Instruct your passengers to fasten their seat belts properly before
driving off.
● Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the appropriate seat and en-
sure it is engaged. Using the latch plate in the buckle of another seat will
not protect you properly and may cause severe injuries.
● Do not allow liquids or foreign bodies to enter the buckle fastenings.
This could damage the buckles and seat belts.
● Never unbuckle your seat belt when the vehicle is moving.
● Never allow more than one passenger to share the same seat belt.
● Never hold children or babies on your lap sharing the same seat belt.
● Loose, bulky clothing (such as a jacket) impairs the proper fit and
function of the seat belt.
WARNING
It is extremely dangerous to drive using damaged seat belts and could re-
sult in serious injury or loss of life.
● Avoid damaging the seat belt by jamming it in the door or the seat
mechanism.
● If the fabric or other parts of the seat belt are damaged, the seat belts
could break in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
● Always have damaged seatbelts replaced immediately by seat belts
approved for the vehicle in question by SEAT. Seat belts which have been
worn in an accident and stretched must be replaced by a Specialised
workshop. Renewal may be necessary even if there is no apparent dam-
age. The belt anchor points should also be checked.
● Never attempt to repair, modify or remove a seat belt yourself. All re-
pairs to seat belts, retractors and buckles must be carried out by a Speci-
alised workshop.
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Lights and visibility
Sun blind Introduction
WARNING
Folded sun blinds can reduce visibility.
● Always roll or fold sun blinds and visors away when not in use.
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Sun visors
Fig. 58 Sun visor Options for adjusting driver and front passenger sun visors:
●
Lower by unfolding towards the windscreen.
● The sun visor can be pulled out of its mounting and turned towards the
door.
● Swing the sun visor towards the door, longitudinally backwards.
Vanity mirror*
There may be a vanity mirror in the folded sun visor on the passenger side
and a cardholder in the driver sun visor. 
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96Lights and visibility
Turn the rotary control ⇒ Fig. 66 to the required position:
Switch on the exterior mirror heating.
Adjust the left-hand exterior rear vision mirror by turning the
knob forwards, backwards, to the left or to the right.
Zero position. Exterior mirror heating switched off, it is not
possible to adjust the exterior mirrors.
Adjust the right-hand exterior rear vision mirror by turning the
knob forwards, backwards, to the left or to the right.
Folding in the exterior mirrors and returning them to their original position
is possible through a mechanical system. Carefully fold the exterior rear vi-
sion mirror casing towards the side window or pull it away from the window
until it clicks into place.
WARNING
Fold and unfold the exterior rear vision mirror, taking care to avoid inju-
ries.
● Only fold or unfold the exterior rear vision mirror when there is no-
one in the way of the mirror.
● When moving the rear vision mirror, take care not to trap fingers be-
tween the mirror and the mirror bracket.
WARNING
Failure to correctly estimate the distance of the vehicle behind could lead
to serious accident.
● Rear-view convex or aspheric mirrors increase the field of vision, how-
ever objects appear smaller and further away in the mirrors.
● The use of these mirrors to estimate the distance to the next vehicle
when changing lane is imprecise and could result in serious accident.
WARNING (Continued)
● If possible, use the rear vision mirror to estimate distances to vehi-
cles behind you or in other circumstances.
● Make sure that the rear visibility is adequate.
For the sake of the environment
The exterior mirror heating should be switched off when it is no longer nee-
ded. Otherwise, it is an unnecessary fuel consumption.
Note
In the event of faults, the electric exterior mirrors can be adjusted manually
by pressing the edge of the mirror surface. 

106Transporting
Always 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. Nev-
er exceed the maximum authorised roof load.
If you are using a roof carrier with a lower weight rating, you cannot trans-
port the maximum 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 ⇒ 
.
Check attachments
After fitting the base supports and the roof carrier system, always check the
attachments after a short trip or at regular intervals.
WARNING
Exceeding the maximum authorised roof load can result in accidents
and/or vehicle damage.
● Always respect the maximum authorised weight for the roof, the max-
imum authorised weight on the axles and the total maximum authorised
weight of the vehicle.
● Never exceed the capacity of the roof carrier system even if this is
less than the maximum authorised roof load.
● Secure heavy objects towards the front and distribute the load even-
ly.
WARNING
Loose and incorrectly secured loads can fall from the roof carrier system
causing accidents and injury.
● Always use suitable ropes and straps in good condition.
● Always secure loads correctly.
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Transporting
Trailer coupling Information about trailer coupling
The vehicle is not certified for trailer coupling. The vehicle is not equipped
in the manufacture with a towing bracket, nor is it possible to retrofit a tow-
ing bracket.
WARNING
Installing a towing bracket on the vehicle may cause accidents and seri-
ous injuries while operating the vehicle.
● Never install a towing bracket on the vehicle.
● The trailer may be released from the vehicle when the vehicle is mov-
ing.
CAUTION
Any type of towing bracket installed on the vehicle can cause serious and
costly damage that are not covered under the SEAT guarantee. 
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Starting, changing gears, parking
While driving
Starting, changing gears, parking
Stopping and starting the engine Introduction
Immobilizer display
When an invalid key is used or in the event of a system fault,  is dis-
played on the instrument panel. The engine cannot be started.
Pushing or towing
For technical reasons, the vehicle must not be push- or tow-started. Jump
starting is preferable.
Additional information and warnings:
● Vehicle key set ⇒ page 28
● Changing gear ⇒  page 124
● Braking, stopping and parking ⇒  page 134
● Steering ⇒  page 147
● Refuelling ⇒  page 171
● Fuel ⇒ page 177
● Emergency locking and unlocking ⇒ page 243
● Jump starting ⇒  page 273
● Tow-starting and towing away ⇒ page 276
WARNING
Switching off the engine while driving makes stopping the vehicle diffi-
cult. As a consequence you may lose control of the vehicle and there is a
risk of serious accident.
● The assisted braking and steering systems, the airbag system, safety
belts and certain safety equipment are only active while the engine is
running.
● The engine should only be switched off when the vehicle is at a
standstill.
WARNING
While the engine is running or starting it could help reduce the risk of se-
rious injury.
● Never start or leave the engine running in poorly ventilated or closed
spaces. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a toxic, colourless and
odourless gas. Carbon monoxide can cause people to lose conscious-
ness. It can also cause death.
● Never leave the vehicle unattended if the engine is running. The vehi-
cle could move off suddenly or something unexpected could happen re-
sulting in damage and serious injury.
● Never use start boosters. Cold start sprays could explode or increase
the engine speed unexpectedly. 
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