2015 Seat Mii engine coolant

Table of Contents
Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Accessories, replacement of parts and modifi-
c ation
s
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior . . . 166
Caring for and cleaning the vehicle interior . . . 172
Notes for the user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Technical features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Engine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
4

The essentials
Multifunction display (MFI) The multifunction display (MFI) has two auto-
matic
memorie
s: 1 - Partial memory and 2 -
Total memory . The selected memory will be
shown in the lower right-hand corner of the
display.
With the ignition switched on, and memory 1 or
2 displayed, briefly press OK to change from
one memory to another.
1
Trip memo-
ry (for a
single jour-
ney).
The memory stores the values for the
journey and the consumption from
the moment the ignition is switched
on until it is switched off again.
If the journey is broken for more than
2 hours, the memory is automatically
erased. If the journey is continued in
less than 2 hours after the ignition is
switched off, the new data is added to
the data already stored in the memo-
ry.
2Total mem-
ory (for all
journeys).
The memory stores the values of any
number of journeys, until it counts a
total of 19 hours and 59 minutes of
driving, or 1999.9 km or miles of driv-
ing, depending on the type of instru-
ment panel fitted. On reaching either
of these limits, the memory is auto-
matically erased and starts to count
from 0 again. Possible displays
MenuFunction
TimeCurrent time in hours (h) and minutes
(min).
Journey du-
rationThis indicates the hours (h) and mi-
nutes (min) since the ignition was
switched on.
Current
fuel con-
sumptionThe current fuel consumption display
operates throughout the journey, in
l/100 km; with the engine running
and the vehicle stopped, in l/hour.
Average
fuel con-
sumptionAfter turning on the ignition, average
fuel consumption in litres/100 km will
be displayed after travelling about
100 metres. Otherwise horizontal
lines are displayed. The value shown
is updated approximately every 5 sec-
onds.
Operating rangeApproximate distance in km that can
still be travelled with the fuel remain-
ing in the tank, assuming the same
style of driving is maintained. This is
calculated using the current fuel con-
sumption.
Distance coveredDistance travelled, after ignition is
switched on, in km.
Average
speedThe average speed will be shown after
a distance of about 100 metres has
been travelled. Otherwise horizontal
lines are displayed. The value shown
is updated approximately every 5 sec-
onds.
MenuFunction
Digital
display of
speedCurrent speed displayed digitally.
Liquid coolant
temperature
digital
displayDigital display of the current tempera-
ture of the engine liquid coolant.
Warning at
--- km/hIf the stored speed is exceeded (be-
tween 30 - 250 km/h, or 18 -
155 mph), an audible warning is giv-
en together with a visual warning. Changing between display modes
● Press the rocker switch in the windscreen
w iper l
ev

er.
Storing a speed for the speed warning
● Select the display Speed warning at
--- km/h .
● Pre

ss OK on the windscreen wiper lever to
s t
or

e the current speed and switch off the
warning.
● In addition, set the required speed by
pres
sing the rocker switch on the windscreen
wiper lever or  or
 buttons on the multi-
f u
nction s

teering wheel for 5 seconds. Next,
press OK again or wait a few seconds. The
s peed i
s

stored and the warning activated.
● To switch off , pres
s OK . The stored speed is
del et
ed. 24

The essentials
Manually erasing memory 1 or 2
● Select the memory to be erased.
● Press and hold the eject button OK for ap-
pr o
x
imately 2 seconds. Note
On the screen of the SEAT Portable System
(sup p

lied by SEAT) ›››
 page 164 other
functions of the multifunction display can be
seen. Cruise control
Oper atin
g the c

ruise control system
(CCS)* Fig. 34
See position on page 7 ●
Switching on the CCS: Move switch
› ›
›

Fig. 34 1 to .
The system is on. If no s
peed h as been programmed, the system will
not contr
ol it.
● Activating the CCS: Press button ›››
Fig. 34
2 in the  ar
e
a. The current speed is
memorised and controlled.
● Temporarily switching off the CCS: Move
switc
h ››› Fig. 34 1 to 
 or push the
br ak
e. The cruise control system is switched
off temporarily.
● Reactivating the CCS: Press button
›››
Fig. 34 2 in 
. The memorised speed
i s
saved and controlled again.
● Increasing stored speed during CCS regula-
tion: pres
s button 2 in 

. The vehicle ac-
c
elerates until the new stored speed.
● Reducing stored speed during CCS regula-
tion: pres
s button 2 in  t
o lower the
s peed b
y 1 km/h (1 mph). Speed is reduced
until reaching the new stored speed.
● Switching off the CCS: Move switch
›››
Fig. 34 1 to .
The system is disconnec-
t ed and the memori
sed speed is deleted.

››› in Cruise control operation on
page 151
››› page 151 Warning lamps
On the in s
trument

panel The control and warning lamps are indicators
of w
arnin

gs, ››› , faults
››› or certain func-
tions. Some c
ontrol and warning lamps come
on when the ignition is switched on, and
switch off when the engine starts running, or
while driving.
When certain control and warning lamps are
lit, an audible warning is also heard.
SymbolMeaning ››› See 
Handbrake applied.
›››
page
132   Do not continue driving!
The brake fluid level is too low
or there is a fault in the brake
system. 
it lights up:
 Do not continue
driving!
The liquid coolant level is too
low,
the engine liquid coolant tem-
perature is too high or
there is a fault in the liquid cool-
ant system.
››› page
189
flashes: engine coolant system
faulty.››› page
189  
Do not continue driving!
Engine oil pressure too low.››› page
186» 25

The essentialsSymbolMeaning
››› See 
lights up or flashes:
 Do not
continue driving!
Fault in the steering.››› page
128 
On the instrument panel: driver
or passenger has not fastened
seat belt.
›››
page
51 
Instrument panel display: a pas-
senger in the rear seats has fas-
tened their seat belt.

A passenger in the rear seats
has not fastened their seat belt.›››
page
51 
Faulty generator.›››
page
193
Vehicles with the Start-Stop sys-
tem: it is necessary to start the
engine manually.››› page
156 
flashes in addition to the rest of
the segments of the fuel gauge:
Fuel tank almost empty.›››
page
180
SymbolMeaning ››› See 
flashes quickly:
the City Safety
Assist system function* brakes
automatically or has braked au-
tomatically. Or:
flashes slowly: City Safety Assist
function is not currently availa-
ble.
››› page
152  
The City Safety Assist* function
has been connected manually. It
switches off after 5 seconds.
 
flashes: The City Safety Assist*
function has been manually dis-
connected.


after the ignition is switched on:
indication that the end of the
period for an inspection to be
performed is approaching.››› page
86 
it lights up:
ESC* faulty or
switched off by the system. AL-
TERNATIVELY:
flashes: ESC* or ASR regulating.
››› page
132 it lights up:
Traction Control*
faulty or switched off by the sys-
tem. ALTERNATIVELY:
flashes: Traction Control* regu-
lator operating. 
ABS faulty or does not work.

Rear fog light switched on.›››
page
101
SymbolMeaning ››› See 
lights up or flashes:
fault in cat-
alytic converter.››› page
145 
Fault in engine management.

lights up or flashes:
fault in the
steering system.››› page
128 
Fuel tank almost empty.›››
page
180 
Fault in airbag system and seat
belt tensioners.›››
page
58 
it lights up:
the Start-Stop sys-
tem is enabled. ALTERNATIVELY:
flashes: the Start-Stop system is
not available.
››› page
156 
The Start-Stop system is ena-
bled but the engine cannot be
automatically stopped.

Tyre pressure* too low›››
page
203 
Left or right turn signal.›››
page
101
Hazard warning lights on.››› page
69 
Cruise control operating.›››
page
151 
Main beam on or flasher on.›››
page
101 
The natural gas engine coolant
temperature is too low.
26

The essentials
● Zone B : You can add oil but keep the level
in th at

zone.
● Zone C : Add oil up to zone
B .
T op
pin

g up engine oil
● Unscrew cap from oil filler opening.
● Add oil slowly.
● At the same time, check the level to ensure
you do not a
dd too much.
● When the oil level reaches at least zone B ,
u n
s

crew the engine oil filler cap carefully.
Specifications of engine oil with a service de-
pendent on time/distance travelled
44 kW - 55 kW Petrol en-
ginesVW 504 00, VW 502 00
Natural gas engineVW 502 00 
››› in Topping up engine oil on
page 189
››› page 186 Coolant
Fig. 42
Engine compartment: coolant expan-
s ion t
ank

cap. The coolant tank is located in the engine
c
omp
ar

tment.
When the engine is cold, replace the coolant
when the level is below .
Coolant specifications
The engine cooling system is supplied from
the factory with a specially treated mixture of
water and at least 40 % of the additive G13
(TL-VW 774 J), purple. This mixture gives the
necessary frost protection down to -25 °C
(-13 °F) and protects the light alloy parts of
the engine cooling system against corrosion.
It also prevents scaling and considerably rai-
ses the boiling point of the coolant.
To protect the cooling system, the percentage
of additive must always be at least 40 %, even in warm climates where anti-freeze pro-
tection is

not required.
If for weather reasons further protection is
necessary, the proportion of additive may be
increased, but only up to 60 %; otherwise an-
tifreeze protection will diminish and this will
worsen cooling.
When the coolant is topped up, use a mixture
of distilled water and at least 40 % of the
G13 or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G) additive
(both are purple) to obtain an optimum anti-
corrosion protection ››› in Checking the
c oo
l

ant level and topping up on page 191.
The mixture of G13 with G12 plus (TL-VW 774
F), G12 (red) or G11 (green-blue) engine cool-
ants will significantly reduce anti-corrosion
protection and should therefore be avoided
››› in Checking the coolant level and top-
pin g up on p
ag

e 191.

››› in Checking the coolant level and
topping up on page 190
››› page 189 31

Air conditioning
● Set the f
an t
o the required setting.
● Turn the temperature control to the centre
position.
● Open and dir

ect the air outlets in the dash
panel ›

›› page 127.
● Turn the air distribution control to the de-
fros
t position.
● Press the A/C button to switch it on. The in-
dic at
or on the b

utton will light up.
The air conditioning system does not switch
on
If the air conditioning system cannot be
switched on, this may be caused by the fol-
lowing: ●
The engine is
not running.
● The fan is switched off.
● The air conditioner fuse has blown.
● The outside temperature is lower than ap-
prox
imately +2 °C (+36 °F).
● The air conditioner compressor has been
temporari
ly switched off because the engine
coolant temperature is too high.
● Another fault in the vehicle. Have the air
conditioner chec
ked by a specialised work-
shop. Special features
If the humidity and t

emperature outside the
vehicle are high, condensation can drip off
the evaporator in the cooling system and
form a pool underneath the vehicle. This is
normal and does not indicate a leak! Note
After starting it, any residual humidity in the
air conditioner c ou

ld mist over the wind-
screen. Switch on the defrost function as
soon as possible to clear the windscreen of
condensation. Air outlets
Fig. 141
Dash panel: Air vents » 127
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
running, the internal friction in the engine is
gr e
at
er than later on when all the moving
parts have bedded down.
How the vehicle is driven for the first 1,500
km influences the future engine perform-
ance. Throughout the life of the vehicle, it
should be driven at a moderate speed, espe-
cially when the engine is cold, as this will re-
duce engine wear and increase its useful life.
Never drive at extremely low engine speeds.
Change down to a lower gear when the en-
gine no longer runs “smoothly”. Up to 1,000
kilometres the following instructions apply:
● Do not use full throttle.
● Do not force the engine above two thirds of
its max
imum speed.
Between 1,000 and 1,500 kilometres, gradu-
ally increase power until reaching the maxi-
mum speed and high engine speeds.
Running in new tyres and brake pads
● Replacement of wheel rims and new tyres
›››
page 197
● Notes on the brakes ›››
page 132 For the sake of the environment
If the engine is run in gently, the life of the
engine w i

ll be increased and the engine oil
consumption reduced. Environmental compatibility
Environmental protection is a top priority in
the des
ign, c

hoice of materials and manufac-
ture of your new SEAT.
Constructive measures to encourage recy-
cling
● Joints and connections designed for easy
dismantlin
g
● Modular construction to facilitate disman-
tling
● Incr

eased use of single-grade materials.
● Plastic parts and elastomers are marked in
acc or

dance with ISO 1043, ISO 11469 and
ISO 1629.
Choice of materials
● Use of recycled materials.
● Use of compatible plastics in the same part
if its c
omponents are not easily separated.
● Use of recycled materials and/or materials
originating fr
om renewable sources.
● Reduction of volatile components, includ-
ing odour, in p
lastic materials.
● Use of CFC-free coolants.
Ban on heavy
metals, with the exceptions
dictated by law (Annex II of ELV Directive
2000/53/EC): cadmium, lead, mercury, hexa-
valent chromium. Manufacturing methods
●
Reduction of the quantity of thinner in the
protectiv
e wax for cavities.
● Use of plastic film as protection during ve-
hicle tr
ansport.
● Use of solvent-free adhesives.
● Use of CFC-free coolants in cooling sys-
tems.
● Recy

cling and energy recovery from resi-
dues (RDF).
● Impr

ovement in the quality of waste water.
● Use of systems for the recovery of residual
heat (therm
al recovery, enthalpy wheels,
etc.).
● The use of water-soluble paints.
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Care and maintenance
Advice
C ar
e and m
aintenance
Accessories, replacement of
parts and modifications Introduction WARNING
The use of spare parts and accessories, or in-
corr ectly

performed modifications or repairs
may result in damage to the vehicle, acci-
dents and serious injury.
● SEAT strongly recommends you to only use
SEAT ap
proved accessories and SEAT ®
origi-
nal spare parts. These parts and accessories
have been specially tested by SEAT for suita-
bility, reliability and safety.
● Have any repairs or modifications carried
out at a s
pecialised workshop. These work-
shops have the necessary tools, diagnostics
equipment, repair information and qualified
personnel.
● Only mount parts with the same specifica-
tions a
s the parts fitted at factory.
● Never mount, fasten or fit objects such as
drink hol
ders or telephone cradles over the
covers of the airbag modules or within their
deployment zones. ●
Only u

se wheels and tyre combinations
which have been approved by SEAT for your
vehicle type. Accessories and spare parts
SEAT recommends you consult an Official
Serv
ic

e before purchasing accessories and
spare parts or consumables. For example,
when fitting accessories at a later date, or
when replacing a component. A SEAT Official
Service will advise you as to the legal require-
ments and manufacturer's recommendations
regarding accessories, spare parts and other
components.
SEAT recommend you use only approved
SEAT accessories and genuine SEAT spare
parts ®
. These parts and accessories have
been specially tested by SEAT for suitability,
reliability and safety. In addition, SEAT tech-
nical services will guarantee that assembly is
performed professionally.
Although we continually monitor the market,
SEAT cannot guarantee that products not ap-
proved by SEAT are reliable, safe or suitable
for the vehicle. Therefore, SEAT cannot accept
liability, even in those cases authorised by
an officially recognised technical inspection
office or other official body.
Any retro-fitted equipment which has a direct
effect on vehicle control must be approved by SEAT for use in your vehicle and bear the
e
mark (the E

uropean Union's authorisation
symbol). This includes cruise control systems
or electronically controlled suspension.
If any additional electrical devices are fitted
which do not serve to control the vehicle it-
self, these must bear the  mark (European
Union manufacturer conformity declaration).
This includes refrigerator boxes, laptops or
ventilator fans. WARNING
Unprofessional repairs or modifications to
the v ehic

le may affect the performance of the
airbags, and may cause operating faults or fa-
tal accidents.
● Never mount, fasten or fit objects such as
drink hol
ders or telephone cradles over or
next to the covers of the airbag modules or
within their deployment zones.
● Objects placed over the airbag covers, or
within their deplo
yment zones, could lead to
serious injury or loss of life if the airbags are
triggered. Service fluids and components
All vehicle fluids and consumables
, suc
h a
s
notched belts, tyres, coolant fluids, engine
oils, spark plugs and batteries are continual-
ly being developed. Therefore all fluids and »
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Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety