2013 Seat Mii diagram

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Transporting
Driving a loaded vehicle
For the best handling when driving a loaded vehicle, note the following:
● Secure all objects ⇒ page 96.
● Accelerate gently and carefully.
● Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
● Brake early.
● If necessary, read the instructions for driving with a roof carrier system
⇒ page 104.
WARNING
A sliding load could considerably affect the stability and safety of the ve-
hicle resulting in an accident with serious consequences.
● Secure loads correctly so they do not move.
● When transporting heavy objects, use suitable ropes or straps.
● Lock the seat backs in vertical position.
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Note
The ventilating slits between the heated rear window and the rear shelf
must not be covered so that used air can escape from the vehicle. 
Folding and lifting up the rear seat bench backrest
Fig. 67 Rear seat: unlock
button A; red marking
B
The rear seat backrest can be folded forward to extend the luggage com-
partment.
Folding the rear seat backrest forwards
● Push the head restraint down as far as it will go or remove it if necessary
⇒  page 47 and store it in a safe place.
● Pull the unlock switch
⇒ Fig. 67 A
forwards whilst simultaneously lift-
ing the rear seat backrest.
● The rear seat backrest is not engaged when the red marking of the but-
ton B
is visible.
● If the rear seat backrest is folded, people (including children) are not
permitted to travel in the rear folded seats. Folding up the rear seat backrest
●
Lift back the backrest of the rear seat and push it firmly into the lock un-
til it clicks securely into place ⇒ 
.
● The red marking on the unlock button B must not be seen.
● Make sure that the backrest of the rear seat is securely locked in posi-
tion so that the seat belts can provide proper protection in the rear seats.
● If necessary, install and adjust the head restraints again ⇒ page 47.
WARNING
Folding and lifting the backrests of the rear seats carelessly without pay-
ing attention could cause serious injury.
● Never fold or lift the seats while driving.
● Do no trap or damage seat belts when raising the seat backrest.
● Keep hands, fingers, feet and other limbs away from the range of the
rear seat backrests when folding and lifting them.
● All seat backrests must engage correctly for the seat belts on the rear
seats to work properly. When the backrest of an occupied seat is not cor-
rectly locked in place, the passenger can be thrust forward with the rear
seat backrest in case of sudden braking, sudden manoeuvres or an acci-
dent.
● A red signal on the button B
warns that the backrest is not engaged.
Always check that the red marking is not visible when the backrest of the
rear seat is in the upright position.
● No seat must be occupied if the backrest of the rear seat is folded or
not correctly engaged.
CAUTION
Before folding the seat backrest of the rear seat, adjust the front seats so
that the head restraint or seat backrest do not hit them when it is folded. If
necessary, remove the head restraints ⇒ page 47 and store them safely. 
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Luggage compartment variable floor
Fig. 69 A: Open the luggage compartment varia-
ble floor. B: raised luggage compartment variable
floor.
Fig. 70 C: extending the luggage compartment
downwards D: extending the luggage compart-
ment forwards.
Raising and lowering the luggage compartment floor
● To raise the floor, raise handle ⇒ Fig. 69 1
in the direction of the arrow
and pull from the floor upwards ⇒ Fig. 69 .
● To lower it , guide the floor downwards. Extending the luggage compartment downwards
●
Raise the luggage compartment floor and push it downwards in the rail
⇒ Fig. 70  (arrows)
● Place the variable floor over the floor lining.
● If necessary, fold the backrest of the rear seat forwards ⇒ page 99.
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WARNING
Never use these hooks to secure objects. In case of sudden braking or an
accident, the hooks could rupture.
CAUTION
The hooks can support a maximum of 2.5 kg individually. 
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Securing the base supports and roof carrier system
Fig. 72 Attachment
points for the basic sup-
port and the roof carrier
system
The mounts are the basis of a complete roof carrier system. Special fixtures
must then be added in order to safely transport luggage, bicycles, skis, surf
boards or boats on the roof. The suitable accessories can be acquired at
SEAT dealerships.
Securing the base supports and roof carrier system
The roof carrier system must always be installed exactly according to the in-
structions provided.
The front attachment opening can be found in the lower part of the sides of
the roof and are fixed with plastic bolts ⇒ Fig. 72 (left magnified image).
The openings can only be seen with the door open. The markings for attach-
ment in the lower part are found in the upper part of the rear side windows
⇒ Fig. 72 (right magnified image).
The base support should only be fitted to the points indicated in the dia-
gram.
WARNING
If the base supports and the roof carrier system are incorrectly fitted or
used in an unsuitable manner, the entire system could break free causing
accident and injury.
● Always take the manufacturer assembly instructions into account.
● Only use base supports and roof carrier systems that are not dam-
aged and are correctly fitted.
● The base support should only be fitted to the points indicated in the
diagram ⇒ Fig. 72.
● Secure the base supports and roof carrier system correctly.
● Check the screw fittings and attachments before driving and after a
short distance. During each long journey, check the attachments during
every break.
● Always fit the roof carrier system correctly for wheels, skis and surf-
boards, etc.
● Never change or repair the basic supports or roof carrier system.
Note
Read and take into account the instructions included with the roof carrier
system fitted and keep them in the vehicle. 
Loading the roof carrier system
Loads can only be correctly secured when the roof carrier system is correctly
fitted ⇒ .
Maximum authorised roof load
The maximum authorised roof load is 50 kg. The roof load includes the
weight of the base support, the roof carrier system and the load being
transported ⇒ 
. 
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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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Practical equipment
Storage compartment on the driver side
Fig. 73 On the driver
side: storage compart-
ment
There may be a storage compartment on the driver side.
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.
 Compartment on the centre console
Fig. 74 In the front part
of the centre console:
storage compartment
The storage compartment ⇒ Fig. 74 may be used as a drink holder
⇒  page 113 or as an ashtray*
⇒ page 115 or to store small objects.
Note
A 12 volt electrical socket ⇒ page 118 can be found in the storage compart-
ment. 
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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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