2014 Seat Mii light

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
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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

Lights and visibility
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
may distract or dazzle other drivers. » 1
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Operation
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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Lights and visibility
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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Operation
Removing and installing the rear head
restraints Fig. 54
Removing the rear head restraint The rear seats are equipped with a head re-
straint.
Removing the rear head restraint.
● Unlock the seat backrest and fold it forward
››› page 73 .
● Pu
sh the head restraint up as far as it will
go ››› .
● Pull the head restraint out of the fitting
without releasing the button ››› Fig. 54 1 .
● Fold the backrest of the rear seat backward
again until it is engaged.
● Safely store the removed head restraints.
Removing the rear head restraint.
● Unlock the seat backrest and fold it forward
››› page 73 . ●
Inser
t the head restraint into the guides on
the seat backrest.
● Push the head restraint down as far as it
will go while pressing button 1 .
● Fold the backrest of the rear seat backward
again until it is engaged.
● Adjust the head restraint to the correct po-
sition ››› page 9 . WARNING
Travelling with the head restraints removed
or improperly adjusted increases the risk of
severe or fatal injuries in the event of acci-
dents and sudden braking or manoeuvres.
● Always fit and adjust the head restraint
properly whenever a person is occupying a
seat.
● Refit any removed head restraints immedi-
ately so that passengers are properly protec-
ted. CAUTION
When removing and fitting the head restraint,
make sure it does not hit the headliner of the
vehicle or the front seat backrest. Otherwise,
the interior roof and other parts of the vehicle
could be damaged. Seat functions
Seat heating* Fig. 55
In the centre console: Front seats
heating switch The front seat cushions can be heated electri-
cally when the ignition is switched on.
Switch off seat heating if there is nobody in
the seat.
FunctionAction
››› Fig. 55
ActivatePress button . Seat heating is
switched on fully. All warning sig-
nals light up.
Adjusting the
heating outputPress the button  again to adjust
the desired heat.
DeactivatingKeep pressing button  until all of
the lights are switched off. 64

Operation
●
While driving, always keep object compart-
ments closed.
● Remove all objects from the front passen-
ger seat when it is folded down. When the
seat backrest is folded down, it presses on
small and light objects and these are detec-
ted by the weight sensor on the seat; this
sends false information to the airbag control
unit.
● While the backrest of the front passenger
seat is folded, the frontal airbag must remain
disconnected and the PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF  light on.
● Ob
jects secured in the vehicle should never
be placed in such a way as to make passen-
gers sit in an incorrect position.
● If secured objects occupy a seat, this seat
should not be occupied or used by anyone. WARNING
The driving behaviour and braking ability
change when transporting heavy and large
objects.
● Adjust your speed and driving style to visi-
bility, road, traffic and weather conditions.
● Accelerate gently and carefully.
● Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
● Brake early. Transporting a load
Secure all objects in the vehicle
● Distribute the load throughout the vehicle
and on the roof as uniformly as possible.
● Transport heavy objects as far forward as
possible in the luggage compartment and
lock the seat backs in the vertical position.
● Check the headlight adjustment
››› page 55.
● Use the s

uitable tyre pressure according to
the load being transported. Read the tire in-
flation information label ›››
page 158. CAUTION
Objects on the shelf could chafe against the
wires of the heating element in the heated
rear window and cause damage. Note
Please refer to the notes on loading the roof
carrier ››› page 77. Driving with the rear lid open
Driving with the rear lid open creates an addi-
tional risk. Secure all objects and secure the
rear lid correctly and take all measures possi-
ble to reduce toxic gases from entering the
vehicle. WARNING
Driving with the rear lid unlocked or open
could cause serious injuries.
● Always drive with the rear lid closed.
● Secure all objects in the vehicle. Loose
items could fall out of the vehicle and injure
other road users or damage other vehicles.
● Drive particularly carefully and think
ahead.
● Avoid sudden manoeuvres and braking giv-
en that this could cause an uncontrolled
movement of the open rear lid.
● When transporting objects that protrude
out of the luggage compartment, indicate
them suitably. Observe legal requirements.
● If objects must project out of the luggage
compartment, the rear lid must never be used
to “secure” or “attach” objects.
● If a baggage rack is fitted on the rear lid, it
should be removed before travelling with the
rear lid open. WARNING
Toxic gases may enter the vehicle interior
when the rear lid is open. This could cause
loss of consciousness, carbon monoxide poi-
soning, serious injury and accidents.
● To avoid toxic gases entering the vehicle al-
ways drive with the rear lid closed. 66

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●
In exceptional circumstances, if you must
drive with the rear lid open, observe the fol-
lowing to reduce the entry of toxic gases
inside the vehicle:
–Close all windows.
– Disable air recirculation mode.
– Open all of the air outlets on the instru-
ment panel.
– Switch on the blower to maximum. CAUTION
An open boot hatch changes the length and
height of the vehicle. Driving a loaded vehicle
For the best handling when driving a loaded
vehicle, note the following:
● Secure all objects ››› page 66 .
● Ac
celerate gently and carefully.
● Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
● Brake early.
● If necessary, read the instructions for driv-
ing with a roof carrier system ››› page 77. WARNING
A sliding load could considerably affect the
stability and safety of the vehicle resulting in
an accident with serious consequences. ●
Secure loads correctly so they do not move.
● When transporting heavy objects, use suit-
able ropes or straps.
● Lock the seat backs in vertical position. Practical equipment
Introduction Storage compartments must only be used to
store light or small objects.
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 transport animals or place hard,
heavy or sharp objects inside the vehicle in:
open storage compartments, dash panel, rear
shelf, items of clothing or bags.
● While driving, always keep object compart-
ments closed. WARNING
Objects falling into the driver's footwell could
prevent use of the pedals. This could lead the
driver to lose control of the vehicle, increas-
ing the risk of a serious accident. ●
Make sure the pedals can be used at all
times, with no objects rolling underneath
them.
● The floor mat should always be secured to
the floor.
● Never place other mats or rugs on top of
the original mat supplied by the factory.
● Make sure that no objects can fall into the
driver's footwell while the vehicle is in mo-
tion. CAUTION
● Objects on the shelf could chafe against
the wires of the heating element in the heat-
ed rear window and cause damage.
● Do not keep temperature-sensitive objects,
food or medicines inside the vehicle. Heat
and cold could damage them or render them
useless.
● Light-transparent objects placed inside the
vehicle, such as lenses, magnifying glasses
or transparent suction caps on the windows,
may concentrate the sun's rays and cause
damage to the vehicle. Note
The ventilating slits between the heated rear
window and the rear shelf must not be cov-
ered so that used air can escape from the ve-
hicle. 67
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