2014 Seat Mii lights

OperationSymbolMeaning
››› See 
lights up or flashes:
fault in cata-
lytic converter.››› page
101 
Fault in engine management.

lights up or flashes:
fault in the
steering system.››› page
84 
Fuel tank almost empty.›››
page
139 
Fault in airbag system and seat
belt tensioners.›››
page
17 
it lights up:
the Start-Stop sys-
tem is enabled. ALTERNATIVELY:
flashes: the Start-Stop system is
not available.
››› page
115 
The Start-Stop system is enabled
but the engine cannot be auto-
matically stopped.

Tyre pressure* too low›››
page
164 
Left or right turn signal.›››
page
55
Hazard warning lights on.››› page
170 
Cruise control operating.›››
page
107 
Main beam on or flasher on.›››
page
55 
The natural gas engine coolant
temperature is too low. WARNING
If the warning lamps are ignored, the vehicle
may stall in traffic, or may cause accidents
and severe injuries.
● Never ignore the warning lamps.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
● Park the vehicle away from traffic and en-
sure that there are no highly flammable ma-
terials under the vehicle that could come into
contact with the exhaust system (e.g. dry
grass, fuel).
● A faulty vehicle represents a risk of acci-
dent for the driver and for other road users. If
necessary, switch on the hazard warning
lamps and put out the warning triangle to ad-
vise other drivers.
● Before opening the bonnet, switch off the
engine and allow it to cool.
● In any vehicle, the engine compartment is a
hazardous area and could cause severe inju-
ries ››› page 143. CAUTION
Failure to heed the warning lamps when they
appear may result in faults in the vehicle. SEAT information system
Introduction With the ignition switched on it is possible to
access different messages via the display on
the instrument panel display.
The number of messages displayed on the in-
strument panel display will vary according to
the vehicle electronics and equipment.
A specialised workshop will be able to pro-
gramme or modify additional functions, ac-
cording to the vehicle equipment. SEAT rec-
ommends taking your car in for technical
service.
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with
the risk of injury.
● Do not consult the messages on the instru-
ment panel screen when driving. Note
On the screen of the SEAT Portable System
(supplied by SEAT) ››› page 123 other func-
tion s

of the vehicle can be seen. 40

Operation
Locking and unlocking the vehicle
from the inside Fig. 34
In the driver door: central locking but-
ton Fig. 35
In the passenger door: door handle
for mechanical locking. Central lockingPush the button
››› Fig. 34: 
Unlocking the vehicle.

Lock the vehicle.
The central locking button is still operative
when the ignition is switched off.
If the vehicle has been locked with the vehi-
cle key, the central locking button does not
operate.
Please note the following when you use the
central locking button to lock your vehicle:
● The "Safe" security system will not activate
››› page 48 .
● It w

ill not be possible to open the doors or
the rear lid from the outside this may offer ex-
tra s

afety, when stopped at traffic lights for
example.
● The doors can be opened and unlocked in-
dividually from the inside by pulling the in-
side door handle. If necessary, pull the door
release lever twice.
● The driver door cannot be locked when
open. This avoids locking the vehicle key in-
side the vehicle when there is nobody inside. Mechanical locking
The doors are locked by pressing the door
lever, so that the red mark becomes visible
››› Fig. 35 1 .
To unlock a door, pull its corresponding door
lever.
If the vehicle becomes locked, take note of
the following:
● The "Safe" security system will not activate
››› page 48 .
● It w

ill not be possible to open the doors
from the outside, when stopped at traffic
lights

for example.
● The doors can be opened and unlocked in-
dividually from the inside by pulling the in-
side door handle.
● The driver door cannot be locked using the
central locking system when it is still open.
This avoids locking the vehicle key inside the
vehicle when there is nobody inside.
“Safe” security system*
FunctionNecessary operations
Locks the vehicle with
the "Safe" security sys-
tem.Press the  button once on
the vehicle key. 48

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sunroof encounters resistance or an obstacle
when closing, it will immediately reopen.
● Check why the sliding/tilting sunroof has
not closed.
● Try to close it again.
● If it is still not possible to close it due to an
obstacle or resistance, it will remain in the
corresponding position. Close it without the
anti-trap function.
Closing the sliding/tilting electric panoramic
sunroof without the anti-trap function
● Within about 5 seconds of activating the
anti-trap function, pull knob ››› Fig. 42 5 un-
til the sliding/tilting sunroof is fully closed.
● As such, the sliding/tilting sunroof will
close without the anti-trap function!
● If the sunroof still cannot be closed, visit a
specialised workshop.
If the knob is released during the closing op-
eration, the sliding/tilting electric panoramic
sunroof opens automatically. WARNING
Closing the sliding/tilting electric panoramic
sunroof without the anti-trap function can re-
sult in serious injury.
● The sliding/tilting sunroof should always
be closed carefully. ●
No person should ever remain in the way of
the sliding/tilting sunroof, especially when
closing without the anti-trap function.
● The anti-trap function does not prevent fin-
gers or other parts of the body from becom-
ing trapped against the roof frame and inju-
ries occurring. Lights and visibility
Lights Introduction The legal requirements regarding the use of
vehicle lights in each country must be ob-
served.
The driver is personally responsible for the
correct use and adjustment of the lights in all
situations.
WARNING
If the headlights are set too high and the
main beam is not used correctly, there is a
risk of dazzling or distracting other road
users. This could result in a serious accident.
● Always make sure that the headlights are
correctly adjusted.
● Never use the main beam or flashed head-
lamps as this could dazzle other drivers. Control lampsIt lights
upPossible causeSolution 
Rear fog light switched
on.›››
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OperationIt lights
upPossible causeSolution 
Front fog lights switch-
ed on›››
page 56 
Left or right turn sig-
nal.
The control lamp flash-
es twice as fast when a
vehicle turn signal is
faulty.
If necessary,
check the vehi-
cle's lights.

Main beam on or
flasher on.›››
page 57 Several warning and control lamps light up
for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds.
WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ››› in Control
and warning lamps on page 40. Turning on and off lights
Fig. 43
Next to the steering wheel: diagram
of some of the types of light switch The legal requirements regarding the use of
vehicle lights in each country must be ob-
served.
Turn the light switch to the required position
››› Fig. 43:
When the ignition is
switched offWhen the ignition
is on 
Fog lights, dipped
beam and side lights
off.Lights off, daytime
driving light on.

Side light on.Side light on.

Dipped beam off; if
necessary, the side
light comes on for a
time.Dipped beam switched
on. Fog lights*
The control lamp
 appears on the fog lights
c ontr

ol connected.
● Switching on the front fog lights 
: Turn
the switch to position  or pull out  to the
first stop.
● Switching on the rear fog light 
: turn the
light switch to position  or pull out  to
the maximum.
● To switch off the fog lights, press the light
switch or turn it to position 
.
Audible warnings to advise the driver that
the lights have not been switched off
If the key is not in the ignition and the driver
door is open, an audible warning signal is
heard in the following cases: this is a remind-
er to turn off the lights.
● When the light switch is in position .
● When the light switch is in position . WARNING
The side lights or daytime driving lights are
not bright enough to illuminate the road
ahead and to ensure that other road users are
able to see you.
● Always use your dipped beam head lights if
it is raining or if visibility is poor. 56

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Lights and visibility: functions Parking light remains on both sides
If when switching off the ignition, the light
control remains in the position 
and the ve-
hic
le is closed from outside, both headlights,
in addition to the side lights and the rear
lights will light up.
Daytime driving light
The daytime driving light consists of individu-
al lights in the front headlamps.
When the daytime driving light is switched
on, only the individual lights come on ››› .
The daytime lights are switched on each time
the ignition is turned on if the light switch is
in position .
Switching the daytime driving light on and
off
To switch the daytime driving light on or off,
it is necessary to fit or remove the corre-
sponding fuse. Ask for professional assis-
tance for this. WARNING
If the road is not well-lit and the vehicle is
not clearly visible to other drivers, an acci-
dent may occur.
● Never use the daytime driving light if the
road is not well-lit as a result of the weather conditions and poor visibility. The daytime
driving lights are not bright enough to illumi-
nate the road ahead and to ensure that other
road users are able to see you.
●
The rear lights do not come on with the
daytime driving light. A vehicle which does
not have the rear lights on may not be visible
to other drivers in the darkness, if it is rain-
ing or in conditions of poor visibility. Note
The headlights, rear lights and turn signals
may mist up temporarily on the inside in cool
or damp weather. This is normal and in no
way effects the useful life of the vehicle light-
ing system. Turn signal and main beam lever
Fig. 44
Turn signal and main beam lever in
their initial position Move the lever to the required position:
Right turn signal.
Left turn signal.
Switching on main beam ››› . When the
main beam headlights are switched on,
the warning lamp  is switched on in the
instrument panel.
Switch on the flasher or switch off the
main beam headlights. The flashed beam
comes on if the lever is pressed. The
warning lamp 
will light up during this
pr

ocess.
Push the lever all the way down to turn off
the corresponding function.
Convenience turn signals
For the convenience turn signals, move the
lever as far as possible upwards or down-
wards and release the lever. The turn signal
will flash 3 times.
The convenience indicators can be deactiva-
ted at a Specialised workshop. WARNING
Incorrect use of the headlights may cause ac-
cidents and serious injury, as the main beam
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Note
● The turn signal only works when the igni-
tion is switched on. The hazard warning
lights also work when the ignition is switch-
ed off ››› page 170.
● If an
y of both turn signals fails, the warning
lamp will start flashing twice faster than nor-
mal.
● The main beam headlights can only be
sw

itched on if the dipped beam headlights
are already on. Adjusting the headlights
In those countries where vehicles drive on
the other side of the road to the home coun-
try, the asymmetric dipped beam may dazzle
drivers of oncoming vehicles.
For this reason, stickers may be needed to
cover the headlights when driving abroad.
For further information, please refer to a spe-
cialised workshop. SEAT recommends visiting
a technical service.
Note
The use of stickers to cover headlights is only
permitted over a short period. To modify the
direction of the headlamps more permanent-
ly, please take the vehicle to a specialised
workshop. SEAT recommends taking your car
in for technical service. Headlight range control, lighting of
instruments and controls
Fig. 45
Next to the steering wheel: Headlight
range control Headlamp height adjustment
The headlight range control
››› Fig. 45 is
modified ac c

ording to the value of the head-
light beam and the vehicle load status. This
offers the driver optimum visibility and the
headlights do not dazzle oncoming drivers
››› .
The headlights can only be adjusted when
the dipped beam is switched on.
To reset, turn switch ››› Fig. 45:
ValueVehicle load status a)
–Two front occupants, luggage compart-
ment empty
To reset, turn switch
››› Fig. 45:
ValueVehicle load status a)
1All seats occupied, luggage compartment
empty
2All seats occupied, luggage compartment
full
3Driver only, luggage compartment full
a)
If the vehicle load does not correspond to those shown in the
table, it is possible to select intermediary positions.
Instrument and switch lighting
When the side lights or dipped beam head-
lights are switched on, the lighting for instru-
ments and controls lights up at a constant
brightness. WARNING
Heavy objects in the vehicle may mean that
the headlights dazzle and distract other driv-
ers. This could result in a serious accident.
● Adjust the light beam to the vehicle load
status so that it does not blind other drivers. Reading light
But-
ton/SwitchFunction 
Switching off the reading light.
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Lights and visibilityBut-
ton/SwitchFunction 
Switching on the reading light.

Switches door contact control on (cen-
tral position).
The reading light comes on automati-
cally when the vehicle is unlocked, a
door is opened or the key is removed
from the ignition.
The light goes off a few seconds after
all the doors are closed, the vehicle is
locked or the ignition is switched on.
Note
The reading lights go out when the vehicle is
locked, or a few minutes after the key is re-
moved from the ignition. This prevents the
vehicle's battery from discharging. Visibility
Sun visors Fig. 46
Sun visor Options for adjusting driver and front
passenger sun visors:
● Lower the sun visor towards the wind-
screen.
● The sun visor can be pulled out of its
mounting and turned towards the door.
● Swing the sun visor towards the door, lon-
gitudinally backwards.
Vanity mirror*
There may be a vanity mirror in the folded
sun visor on the passenger side and a card-
holder in the driver sun visor. WARNING
Folded sun blinds can reduce visibility.
● Always roll or fold sun blinds and visors
away when not in use. Heat-insulating glass windscreen
Fig. 47
Windscreen with reflective infrared
and metal coating and small window (red sur-
face) The heat-insulating windscreens include a re-
flective infrared coating. The section above
the rear vision mirror has been left uncoated
(communication window) to allow electric
components from the accessories shop to
operate correctly
›››
Fig. 47 .
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Note
● The windscreen wipers will only work when
the ignition is switched on.
● The interval wipe speed varies according to
the vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle is
moving, the more often the windscreen is
cleaned.
● The rear wiper is automatically switched on
when the windscreen wiper is on and the car
is in reverse gear. Windscreen wiper functionsWindscreen wiper performance in different sit-
uations
If the vehicle is at a
standstillThe activated position provision-
ally changes to the previous posi-
tion.
For intermittent wip-
ersIntervals between wipes depend
on the vehicle's speed. The high-
er the vehicle speed the shorter
the intervals.
Note
The wiper will try to wipe away any obstacles
that are on the windscreen. The wiper will
stop moving if the obstacle blocks its path.
Remove the obstacle and switch the wiper
back on again. Windscreen wipers service position
Fig. 49
Wipers in service position The wiper arms can be raised when the wip-
ers are in service position
››› Fig. 49 . To place
the w ind

screen wipers in the service posi-
tion, proceed as follows:
● The bonnet must be closed ››› page 143.
● Switch the ignition on and off.
● Press the windscreen wiper lever down-
wards briefly ››› Fig. 48 4 .
Before driving, always lower the wiper arms.
When the ignition is switched on, the wind-
screen wiper arms return to their initial posi-
tion upon activating the windscreen wiper
lever.
Lifting and returning windscreen wiper arms
● Place the wiper arms in the service position
››› .●
Only hold the wiper arms at the point
where the blade is fixed. CAUTION
● To prevent damage to the bonnet and the
wiper arms, only leave them in the service
position.
● Before driving, always lower the wiper
arms. Rear vision mirror
Rear vision mirror Fig. 50
Manual anti-dazzle function for rear
vision mirror The driver should always adjust the rear vi-
sion mirror to permit adequate visibility
through the rear window.
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