2014 Seat Mii warning

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case be occupied by other passenger, pets
and objects.
●
Never fix any object to the windscreen
above the front airbag on the front passenger
side.
● Do not alter, cover or stick anything to the
steering wheel hub or the surface of the air-
bag module on the passenger side of the
dash panel. WARNING
Front airbags are deployed in front of the
steering wheel ››› Fig. 12
and the dash panel
› ›
› Fig. 13.
● When drivin
g, always hold the steering
wheel on the outer edge of the ring with both
hands: 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position.
● Adjust the driver seat so that there is a dis-
tance of at least 25 cm (10 inches) between
the centre of your chest and the hub of the
steering wheel. If your physical constitution
prevents you from meeting these require-
ments, make sure you contact a specialised
workshop.
● Adjust the front passenger seat so there is
as much distance as possible between the
front passenger and the dash panel. Types of front passenger front airbag
systems
There are two different SEAT front passenger
front airbag systems:
A
Characteristics of the passenger front airbag
without
disabling.
– Control lamp  on the instrument panel.*
– Front passenger front airbag on the dash panel.
Description: airbag system
B
Characteristics of the front passenger front airbag that
can be disabled manually ››› page 24.
– Control lamp  on the instrument panel.
– Control lamp on the dash panel.    
.
– Switch on the dash panel glove compartment, on the
passenger side.
– Front passenger front airbag in the dash panel.
Description: airbag system with front passenger front
airbag disabling. Side airbags
Fig. 14
On the side of the front seat: location
of the side airbag Fig. 15
On the left side of the vehicle: deploy-
ment area of side airbag The side airbags are located in the outer
cushion of the driver and front passenger
seat backrests
››› Fig. 14 . Their position is in-
dic at

ed by the word “AIRBAG”. The area
marked in red ››› Fig. 15
indicates the side
airbag deployment zone.
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Airbag system
In the event of a side-on collision, the side
airbag will deploy in the side of the vehicle
affected ››› Fig. 15 , thus reducing the risk of
injurie s
to passengers on the side of the
body and the head facing the accident side. WARNING
The airbag is deployed at high speed in frac-
tions of a second.
● Always keep the deployment areas of the
side airbags vacant.
● The deployment space between the front
passengers and the airbags must not in any
case be occupied by other passenger, pets
and objects.
● Do not mount accessories on the doors.
● Only used protective covers for the seats
that are approved for the vehicle. Otherwise,
the side airbag would be obstructed when de-
ployed. WARNING
Incorrect handling of the driver's and front
passenger seat could prevent the side airbag
from deploying properly and cause severe in-
juries.
● Never remove the front seats of the vehicle
or modify any of their components.
● Great forces must not be exerted on the
seat backrest bolsters because the side air-
bags might not deploy correctly, might not
deploy at all or might deploy unexpectedly. ●
Any damage to the original seat upholstery
or around the seams of the side airbag units
must be repaired immediately by a special-
ised workshop. Deactivating airbags
Control lamps Fig. 16
Control lamp for disabling the front
passenger front airbag on the dash panel 
It lights up on the combi-in-
strument
Fault in airbag sys-
tem and seat belt
tensioners.Have the system checked immedi-
ately by a specialised workshop. 

It lights up on the dash panel
Fault in the airbag
system.Have the system checked immedi-
ately by a specialised workshop.
Front passenger
front airbag disa-
bled.Check whether the airbag should
remain disabled. 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.
If the front passenger airbag is deactivated,
the lamp     
does not re-
m ain lit
, or if it is lit together with the control
lamp  on the dash panel, there may be a
fault in the airbag system ››› .
WARNING
In the event of a fault in the airbag system,
the airbag may not trigger correctly, may fail
to trigger or may even trigger unexpectedly,
leading to severe or fatal injuries.
● Have the airbag system checked immedi-
ately by a specialised workshop.
● Never mount a child seat in the front pas-
senger seat or remove the mounted child
seat! The front passenger front airbag may
deploy during an accident in spite of the
fault. » 23
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CAUTION
Always pay attention to any lit control lamps
and to the corresponding descriptions and in-
structions to avoid damage to the vehicle. Deactivating and activating the front
passenger front airbag using the key
switch
Fig. 17
On front passenger side: Key switch
for enabling and disabling the front passen-
ger front airbag. The front passenger front airbag must be dis-
abled when a rear-facing child seat is moun-
ted.
Disabling the front passenger front airbag
● Switch the ignition off.
● Open the door on the front passenger side.
● Unfold the vehicle key shaft ››› page 43. ●
Using the vehicle key, turn the key switch to
OFF
›
›› Fig. 17.
● Close the door on the front passenger side.
● The 
    control lamp on
the dash panel will remain lit while the igni-
tion is switched on ››› page 23.
Activating the front passenger front airbag ● Switch the ignition off.
● Open the door on the front passenger side.
● Unfold the vehicle key shaft ››› page 43.
● Using the vehicle key, turn the key switch to
ON
››› Fig. 17.
● Close the door on the front passenger side.
● Check that, with the ignition switched on,
the control lamp      on the
dash panel is not
lit ››› page 23.
How to know whether the front passenger
front airbag is disabled
The only indication of the front passenger air-
b

ag being disabled is that the   
  control lamp on the dash panel re-
mains lit (   stays yellow) ››› page 23.
If the control lamp   on the dash panel
does not remain lit or is lit in combination
with the control lamp  on the instrument
panel, a child restraint system cannot be
mounted on the front passenger seat for
safety reasons. The front passenger front air-
bag may deploy during an accident. WARNING
The front passenger front airbag must only be
disabled in special cases.
● Disable and activate the front passenger
front airbag when the ignition is switched off
to avoid damage to the airbag system.
● It is the driver's responsibility to ensure
that the key operated switch is set to the cor-
rect position.
● Only disable the front passenger front air-
bag when a child seat is to be mounted under
exceptional circumstances.
● As soon as the child seat is no longer nee-
ded on the front passenger seat, reconnect
the front passenger front airbag. 24

Transporting children safely
Transporting children safely Child safety Introduction Before transporting babies and children in a
child seat placed in the front passenger seat,
first completely read the information regard-
ing the airbag system.
This information is extremely important for
driver and passenger safety, particularly that
of babies and children.
SEAT recommends the use of child seats from
the SEAT accessory programme. These child
seats have been designed and tested for use
in SEAT vehicles. You can purchase child
seats with different mountings from a SEAT
dealership.
WARNING
Make sure children are properly belted in and
correctly secured to avoid severe or fatal inju-
ries while the vehicle is in motion.
● Never use a rear-facing child seat in the
front passenger seat if the front passenger
front airbag is enabled.
● Children up to 12 years old should always
travel on the rear seat. ●
Children must always be protected with an
approved child restraint system suited to
their height and weight.
● Children must assume the proper sitting
position and be properly belted in while trav-
elling.
● Ensure the seat backrest is upright when a
child seat is being used on it.
● Do not allow the child's head or other part
of his or her body to enter the deployment
area of the side airbags.
● Make sure the belt webbing is correctly
positioned.
● Never hold children or babies on your lap or
in your arms.
● Only one child may occupy a child seat.
● Please read and observe the child seat
manufacturer's handling instructions. WARNING
An empty or loose child seat could fly uncon-
trollably around the vehicle interior and
cause injuries in the event of an accident or
sudden braking.
● When not in use while the vehicle is in mo-
tion, always safely secure the child seat or
store it in the luggage compartment. Note
Replace the child seat after an accident, as it
may have invisible damage. Important information regarding the
front passenger's airbag
Fig. 18
Passenger's side sun visor: airbag
sticker Fig. 19
On the rear frame of the passenger
side door: airbag sticker. A sticker with important information about
the passenger airbag is located on the pas-
senger's sun visor and/or on the passenger
side door frame. Read and always observe
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Transporting children safely
General information on transporting
children in the vehicle Legal regulations and provisions will always
take priority over the descriptions of this in-
struction manual. There are different regula-
tions and provisions for the use of child seats
and their mountings (
››› table on page 27).
In some countries, for example, the use of
child seats on certain seats in the vehicle
may be forbidden.
The physical principles and the forces acting
on the vehicle in the event of a collision or
other type of accidents also apply to children
››› page 11
. However, unlike adults and
y ou
ngsters, children do not have fully devel-
oped muscle and bone structures. In the
event of an accident, children are subject to a
greater risk than adults of sustaining severe
injuries.
Given that children's bodies are not yet fully
developed, child restraint systems must be
used that are especially adapted to their
height, weight and constitution. There are
laws in force in many countries that indicate the use of approved seat systems for trans-
porting babies and children.
Only used authorised, approved child seats
that are suitable for the vehicle. Always con-
sult with a SEAT dealership or a Specialised
workshop should you have any doubts.
Specific child seat regulations for each
country (selection)
Child seats must comply with the ECE-R 44
1)
regulation. You can consult additional infor-
mation at your SEAT dealership at the inter-
net address www.seat.es.
Categorisation of child seats according to
ECE-R 44
Weight cat- egoryWeight ofthe childAge
Group 0up to 10 kgup to approximately. 9 months
Group 0+up to 13 kgup to approximately.18 months
Group 19 to 18 kgapprox. 8 months to 31
/ 2 years
Group 215 to 25 kgapprox. 3 to 7 years
Group 322 to 36 kgapprox. 6 to 12 years Not all children fit in the seat of their weight
group. Nor do all seats adapt to the vehicle.
Therefore, always check whether the child fits
properly in the child seat and whether the
seat can be installed safely in the vehicle.
Child seats approved under the ECE-R 44 reg-
ulation are fitted with the corresponding ap-
proval symbol. The sign is an upper-case E in
a circle with the identification number below
it.
WARNING
In general, the rear seat is always the safest
place for children, who are belted correctly, in
the event of an accident.
● A suitable child seat that is correctly instal-
led and used on one of the rear seats offer
the most protection possible for babies and
children up to 12 years in most accidents. 1)
ECE-R: E conomic C
omission for Europe Regulation.
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yellow 
    ››› page 17 con-
trol lamp on the dash panel will be lit. If you
cannot disable the front passenger front air-
bag and it remains activated, it is forbidden
to transport children on the front passenger
seat
››› .
Things to note if using a child seat on the
front passenger seat:
● The front passenger front airbag must be
disabled 
when using a rear-facing child
se

at ››› page 17.
● The seat
backrest of the front passenger
seat must be upright.
● The front passenger seat must be moved as
far back as possible.
● The seat backrest of the front passenger
seat must be upright.
Suitable child seats
The child seat must be authorised by the
manufacturer especially for use on a front
passenger seat with a front or side airbag.
Universal seats for children can be fitted in
the front passenger seat, in groups 0, 0+, 1,
2 or 3 according to the ECE-R 44 regulation. WARNING
If a child seat is mounted on the front passen-
ger seat, the risk of the child sustaining se-
vere or fatal injuries in the event of an acci- dent increases. Rear-facing child seats must
never be mounted on the front passenger
seat when the front passenger front airbag is
enabled. This is life-threatening to the child
should the front airbag deploy, as the child
seat would be struck by the inflated airbag
and thrown against the seat backrest.
WARNING
If, in exceptional circumstances, a child must
be transported in a rear-facing child seat on
the front passenger seat, strictly observe the
following:
● Always disable the front passenger front
airbag and leave it disabled.
● The child seat must be approved by the
manufacturer for use on a front passenger
seat with front and side airbag.
● Follow the installation instructions of the
child seat manufacturer and observe the
warnings.
● Move the front passenger seat as far back
as possible and adjust it to its highest posi-
tion to keep as far away as possible from the
front airbag.
● Move the seat backrest to the upright posi-
tion.
● Children must always be protected with an
approved child restraint system suited to
their height and weight. Use of the child seat on the rear seat
If a child seat is mounted on the rear seat,
adapt the position of the front passenger
seat so that the child has enough space.
Therefore, adapt the front passenger seat to
the size of the child seat and the height of
the child. Ensure the passenger is in the cor-
rect position
 ››› page 6.
Suitable child seats
The manufacturer must authorise the child
seat for use in the rear seats with side air-
bags.
Universal seats for children can be fitted in
the passenger seat, in groups 0, 0+, 1, 2 or 3
according to the ECE-R 44 regulation.
The rear seats are suitable for child seats
with the ISOFIX system spec

ially designed
for this type of vehicle in accordance with
regulation ECE-R 44.
ISOFIX child seats approved for rear seats
ISOFIX child seats are divided into the follow-
ing certified categories: “universal”, “semi-
universal” or “specific categories for the ve-
hicle”.
● If the ISOFIX child seat is certified “univer-
sal”, it must be supported by the lower an-
chor points and the Top Tether retaining
strap. »
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● If the ISOFIX child seat is certified “semi-
universal” or “specific categories for the ve-
hicle”, check that the child seat is certified
for the vehicle before employing it. The child
seat manufacturer supplies, in addition to
the ISOFIX child seat, a list of vehicles for
which the corresponding ISOFIX child seat
has been certified. If necessary, contact the
child seat manufacturer for an updated list of
vehicles.
Securing child seats with the seat belt The seat belt may be used to secure child
seats with the
universal marking (on the or-
an g
e label) to the vehicle seats marked with
a
u in the table below.
CategoryFront passen- gerRear seats
Group 0
Up to 10 kguu
Category 0+ Up to 13 kguu
Group 1
9 to 18 kguu
CategoryFront passen-
gerRear seats
Group 2
15 to 25 kguu
Group 3
22 to 36 kguu Securing the child seat using the seat belt
●
Please read and observe the child seat
manufacturer's handling instructions.
● Move the front passenger seat, or the rear
seat bench back as far as possible and, in
the case of an adjustable backrest, set it in
the upright position ›››
page 6.
● Positioning the child seat on the seat ac-
cording to the manufacturer's instructions.
● Fasten the seat belt or pass it around the
child seat structure in the manner described
in the manufacturer's instructions.
● Make sure the seat belt is not twisted.
● Insert the latch plate into the buckle for the
appropriate seat and push it down until it is
securely locked with an audible click.
● Ensure that the upper belt web lies tightly
on the child seat. ●
Pull the belt (it must be no longer possible
to pull the lower belt webbing out).
Removing the child seat
The seat belt must not be unfastened until
the vehicle has come to a standstill ››› .
● Press the red button on the buckle. The
latch plate is released from the buckle.
● Guide the belt back by hand so that it rolls
up easily and the trim will not be damaged.
● Remove the child seat from the vehicle. WARNING
Unbuckling the seat belt while the vehicle is
in motion can cause severe or fatal injuries in
the event of an accident or sudden braking.
● The seat belt must not be unfastened until
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be used. Using auxiliary introduction ele-
ments facilitates installation and protects up-
holstery. Auxiliary introduction elements
form part of the supply volume of the child
seat or can be acquired at a SEAT dealership.
If necessary, auxiliary introduction elements
are inserted in both anchor points of the ve-
hicle ››› .
● Observe the manufacturer's instructions
when installing and removing the child seat
››› .
● Press the child seat onto the retaining rings
››› Fig. 21 in the direction of the arrow. The
c hi
ld seat must be safely engaged and click
audibly into place.
● Pull on both sides of the child seat to en-
sure that it is secure.
Child seat with adjustable retaining straps
● Observe the manufacturer's instructions
when installing and removing the child seat
››› .
● Place the child seat on the seat cushion
and attach the retaining strap hooks to the
retaining rings ››› Fig. 21 .
● Tight en the s

traps evenly using the corre-
sponding adjustment device. The child seat
must sit flush against the vehicle seat.
● Pull on both sides of the child seat to en-
sure that it is secure. WARNING
The lower anchor points for child seats do not
include rings. Only secure booster seats to
lower anchor points. CAUTION
● To avoid making permanent marks in the
padding, remove the auxiliary introduction
elements from the anchor points when the
child seat is not installed in the vehicle an-
chor points.
● To prevent damage being done to the up-
holstery, the padding or the auxiliary intro-
duction elements, always remove the auxili-
ary introduction elements from the anchor
points before folding the rear seat bench. Securing a child seat using a Top
Tether retaining strap
Fig. 22
Example of an upper retaining strap
connected. ●
Observe the manufacturer's instructions
when installing and removing the child seat
››› .
● Unlock the seat backrest and fold it gently
forward ››› page 64 .
● Remo

ve the head restraints situated be-
hind the child seat and store them safely in
the vehicle ››› page 6.
● Guide the upper r

etaining strap from of the
child seat back to the luggage compartment,
feeding it through the seat backrest and the
rear shelf.
● Fold back the seat backrest and push it
firmly into the lock.
● Secure the child seat to the lower anchor
points ››› page 31
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