2013 Seat Mii Owner's manual

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CAUTION
● The hook can hold a maximum weight of 1.5 kg.
● When the hook is folded forward it folds up automatically when the stor-
age compartment opens.
● We recommend that any small luggage items be removed from the hook
before opening the storage compartment. 
Open storage compartment on the passenger side*
Fig. 77 Open storage
compartment on the pas-
senger side
There may be an open storage compartment on the passenger side.
Support
In the open storage compartment there is a hook for bags ⇒ Fig. 77 1
.
WARNING
In the event of sudden braking movements or turns, loose 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 leave animal or objects of a material that is hard, heavy or
sharp in the open storage compartment.
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Storage compartment in the back of the centre console
Fig. 78 In the back part
of the centre console:
storage compartment
The drink holder in the back part of the centre console ⇒ page 113 can be
used as a storage compartment. 
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Other storage compartments
Fig. 79 In front of the
rear seats: storage com-
partment
Fig. 80 In the centre pil-
lars: coat hooks
Coat hooks
In the centre pillars there are coat hooks ⇒ Fig. 80 (arrow). Other storage compartments:
●
In the front door trims ⇒ page 9.
● In front of the rear seats ⇒ Fig. 79.
● Rear shelf for light items of clothing*.
● Bag hook in the luggage compartment ⇒ page 98.
● In the upper part of the centre console, in place of the radio ⇒ Fig. 6 5
.
WARNING
Clothing hung on the coat hooks could restrict the driver's view and lead
to serious accidents.
● Hang the clothes from the hooks so that driver's view is not restric-
ted.
● The coat hook is suitable for light items of clothing. Never place
heavy, hard or sharp objects in the bags.
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Drink holders
Introduction
Drink holders
The drink holders are in the open storage compartments in the driver and
passenger doors.
Additional information and warnings:
● Care and cleaning of the vehicle interior ⇒ page 205
WARNING
Improper use of the drink holders can cause injury.
● Do not place containers with hot drinks in a drink holder. During sud-
den braking or driving manoeuvres, the hot drink could be spilled and
lead to scalding.
● Ensure that bottles and other object is dropped in the driver footwell,
as it could get under the pedals and obstruct their working.
● Never place heavy containers, food or other heavy objects 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 explode or crack due to the heat
or the cold.
● Never leave a closed bottle in the vehicle if the inside temperature is
too high or too low.
CAUTION
Do not leave open drinks containers in the drink holders when the vehicle is
in motion. They could spill during braking, for example, and cause damage
to the vehicle and the electrical system. 
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Centre console drink holders
Fig. 81 In the front part
of the centre console:
drink holder
Fig. 82 In the back part
of the centre console:
drink holder
There are drink holders in the front and rear parts of the centre console.
Securing the drink container in the front drink holder
Fold the drink holder ⇒ Fig. 81 forward. Place the drink container in the drink holder so that it surrounds it securely.
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Ashtray and Lighter
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
● Power socket ⇒ page 117
● Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications ⇒ page 222
WARNING
Undue use of the ashtray and cigarette lighter may cause a fire or burns
and other serious injuries.
● Never put paper or other flammable objects in the ashtray.
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Ashtray*
Fig. 83 In the front part
of the centre console:
Opening the ashtray Opening and closing the ashtray
To open, lift the lid of the ashtray in the direction of the arrow
⇒ Fig. 83.
To close, push the ashtray lid down.
Emptying the ashtray
● Remove the ashtray from the storage compartment lifting it up.
● After emptying the ashtray, insert it into the drink holder from above. 
Cigarette lighter*
Fig. 84 In the front part
of the centre console:
lighter
● Push the button on the cigarette lighter inwards with the ignition on
⇒  Fig. 84.
● Wait for the lighter to pop out slightly.
● Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the cigarette on the glowing coil
⇒ 
.
● Replace the cigarette lighter in its insert. 
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WARNING
Undue use of the cigarette lighter may cause a fire or burns and other se-
rious injuries.
● The cigarette lighter must only be used to light cigarettes or similar.
● Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. The cigarette lighter
can be used when the ignition is switched on.
Note
The cigarette lighter can also be used with the 12 Volt socket. 

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Electrical power socket* Introduction
Electrical equipment can be connected to the socket in the vehicle.
All connected appliances should be in perfect working order without any
faults.
Additional information and warnings:
● Cigarette lighter ⇒ page 115
● Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications ⇒ page 222
WARNING
Improper use of the socket or electrical devices could lead to a fire and
cause serious injuries.
● Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. The socket and
equipment connected to it can be used when the ignition is switched on.
● Should a connected electrical device overheat, switch it off and un-
plug it immediately.
CAUTION
● To avoid damage to the vehicle's electrical system, never connect equip-
ment that generates electrical current, such as solar panels or battery charg-
ers, to the 12 Volt power sockets in order to charge the vehicle's battery.
● Only use accessories with approved electromagnetic compatibility ac-
cording to current regulations. ●
To avoid damage due to voltage variations, switch off all appliances con-
nected to the 12 V socket before switching the ignition on or off and before
starting the engine.
● Never connect an appliance to the 12 Volt power socket that consumes
more than the power indicated in watts. Exceeding the maximum power ab-
sorption could damage the vehicle's electrical system.
For the sake of the environment
Do not leave the engine running when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Note
Using electrical appliances with the engine stopped and the ignition switch-
ed on will drain the battery.
Note
Unshielded equipment can cause interference on the radio equipment and
the vehicle's electrical system.
Note
If electrical equipment is used near an aerial, you may observe interference
in the reception of AM stations. 
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Vehicle socket
Fig. 85 Front centre con-
sole: 12 Volt socket in
the storage compartment
Maximum power consumption
Power socketMaximum power consumption12 Volts120 Watts
The maximum capacity of the socket must not be exceeded. The power con-
sumption is indicated on the rating plate of each appliance.
Where 2 or more appliances are connected at the same time, the total rating
of all the connected devices must never exceed 190 Watts ⇒ 
.
12 volt power socket
The 12 volt socket is found in the storage compartment in the front part of
the centre console ⇒ Fig. 85 and only functions when the ignition is switch-
ed on.
Using electrical appliances with the engine stopped and the ignition switch-
ed on will drain the battery. Therefore, electrical consumers connected to
the power socket must only be used when the engine is running. To prevent voltage variations from causing damage, switch off the electrical
consumer connected to the 12 Volt power socket before switching the igni-
tion on or off and before starting the engine.
CAUTION
● Always follow the operating instructions for the appliances to be con-
nected!
● Never exceed the maximum power rating as this could damage the vehi-
cle's general electrical system.
● 12 volt power socket:
– Only use accessories with approved electromagnetic compatibility ac-
cording to current regulations.
– Never power the socket. 