2016 Seat Mii change time

Operation
outside temperature as a result of heat com-
in g fr
om the en
gine.
The temperatures measured range from
-40 °C to +50 °C (-40 °F to +122 °F).
Selector lever position
The range of engaged gears of the selector
lever is shown on the side of the lever, and
on the instrument panel display. In positions
D and M, and with the Tiptronic, the corre-
sponding gear is also indicated on the dis-
play.
Recommended gear* (manual gearbox)
The recommended gear to save fuel can be
displayed on the instrument panel display
while you are driving ››› page 143.
Seat belt status display for the rear seats*
The seat belt status display on the instru-
ment panel display informs the driver, when
the ignition is switched on, whether any pas-
sengers in the rear seats have fastened their
seat belts ››› page 52.
Start-Stop system status display
The instrument panel display shows informa-
tion on the current status ››› page 161. WARNING
If the warning lamps are ignored, the vehicle
ma y

stall in traffic, or may cause accidents
and severe injuries.
● Never ignore the warning lamps.
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
● A faulty vehicle represents a risk of acci-
dent for the driv
er and for other road users. If
necessary, switch on the hazard warning
lamps and put out the warning triangle to ad-
vise other drivers.
● Park the vehicle away from traffic and en-
sure th
at no highly flammable materials are
under the vehicle that could come into con-
tact with the exhaust system (e.g. dry grass,
fuel). WARNING
Even though outside temperatures are above
freez in

g, some roads and bridges may be icy.
● At outside temperatures above +4°C
(+39°F), even when the “ice c
rystal symbol”
is not visible, there may still be patches of ice
on the road.
● Do not rely on the outside temperature in-
dicator! CAUTION
Failure to heed the warning lamps when they
appe ar m

ay result in faults in the vehicle. Note
● Differ ent

versions of the instrument panel
are available and therefore the versions and
instructions on the display may vary.
● When several warnings are active at the
same time, the symbol
s are shown succes-
sively for a few seconds and will stay on until
the fault is rectified. Service interval display
The inspection message appears on the in-
s
trument
p

anel display ›››
Fig. 95 2 .
S EA
T di
stinguishes between services with en-
gine oil change (Oil change Service) and
services without engine oil change (Inspec-
tion Service). The service interval display only
gives information for service dates which in-
volve an engine oil change. The dates of the
remaining services (e.g. the next Inspection
Service or change of brake fluid) are listed on
the label attached to the door strut, or in the
Maintenance Programme.
The set service intervals have been specified
with the service dependent on time/distance
travelled.
Inspection reminder
If the inspection period is due to expire
shortly, Inspection reminder appears when
starting the ignition abbreviated to  
 and a
90

Operation
Opening and closing V ehic
l
e key set
Remote control vehicle key* Fig. 96
Remote control key Remote control key
W
ith the
v

ehicle key the vehicle may be
locked or unlocked remotely ››› page 94.
The vehicle key includes an emitter and bat-
tery. The receiver is in the interior of the vehi-
cle. The range of the vehicle key with remote
control and new battery is several metres
around the vehicle.
If it is not possible to open or close the vehi-
cle using the remote control key, this should
be re-synchronised ››› page 94 or the bat-
tery changed ››› page 93. Different keys belonging to the vehicle may
be used.
Fo

lding the key shaft in and out
When the button is pressed ››› Fig. 96 A , the
k ey
sh

aft is released and unfolds.
To fold it press the button and fold the key
shaft in until it locks in place.
Spare key
To obtain a spare key and other vehicle keys,
the vehicle chassis number is required.
Each new key must contain a microchip and
be coded with the data from the vehicle elec-
tronic immobiliser. A vehicle key will not work
if it does not contain a microchip or the mi-
crochip has not been encoded. This is also
true for keys cut for the vehicle.
The vehicle keys or new spare keys can be
obtained from a SEAT dealership, a Special-
ised workshop or approved key service quali-
fied to create this kind of key.
New keys or spare keys must be synchron-
ised before use ››› page 94. WARNING
Careless or incorrect use of vehicle keys may
re s

ult in severe injury and accident.
● Always take all the keys with you whenever
you le
ave the vehicle. Children and unauthor-
ised individuals could lock the doors or the boot hatch, start the engine or turn on the ig-
nition, activatin
g el

ectrical systems, the elec-
tric windows, for example.
● Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the car
. They could be trapped in the
car in an emergency and will not be able to
get themselves to safety. For example, de-
pending on the time of the year, tempera-
tures inside a locked and closed vehicle can
be extremely high or extremely low resulting
in serious injuries and illness or even death,
particularly for young children.
● Never remove the key from the ignition if
the vehic
le is in motion. The steering may
lock and it will not be possible to turn the
steering wheel. CAUTION
The remote control key contains electronic
component s. Pr

otect them from damage, im-
pacts and humidity. Note
● Only u

se the key button when you require
the corresponding function. Pushing the but-
ton unnecessarily could accidentally unlock
the vehicle or trigger the alarm. It is also pos-
sible even when you are outside the radius of
action.
● Remote control key operation can be great-
ly influenced b
y overlapping radio signals
around the vehicle working in the same range 92

Opening and closing
of frequencies (for example, radio
tran
smitt
ers, mobile telephones).
● Obstacles between the remote control and
the vehic
le, bad weather conditions and
draining batteries can considerably reduce
the range of the remote control.
● If the buttons of the vehicle key are press-
ed ›››

Fig. 96 or one of the central locking but-
tons ››› page 94 is pressed repeatedly in
quick succession, the central locking briefly
disconnects as protection against overload-
ing. The vehicle is then unlocked. Lock it if necessary. Mechanical vehicle key
Fig. 97
Vehicle mechanical key The vehicle key set may include a mechanical
k
ey
›

›› Fig. 97. Duplicate keys
To obt

ain a spare key and other vehicle keys,
the vehicle chassis number is required.
Each new key must contain a microchip and
be coded with the data from the vehicle elec-
tronic immobiliser. A vehicle key will not work
if it does not contain a microchip or the mi-
crochip has not been encoded. This is also
true for keys cut for the vehicle.
The vehicle keys or new spare keys can be
obtained from a SEAT dealership, a special-
ised workshop or an approved locksmith
qualified to create them.
Control lamp on the vehicle key Fig. 98
Control lamp on the vehicle key When a button on the vehicle key is pressed,
the c
ontr
o

l lamp flashes ››› Fig. 98 (arrow)
once briefly. If the button is pressed and
held, the indicator blinks several times, for example: for the convenience opening func-
tion.
When the contro

l lamp does not light upon
pushing a button, the vehicle key batteries
must be changed ››› page 93.
Replacing the battery Fig. 99
Vehicle key: battery compartment cov-
er Fig. 100
Vehicle key: removing the battery » 93
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Operation
SEAT recommend having the batteries
c h
an
ged in a specialised workshop.
The battery is located to the rear of the vehi-
cle key, under a cover.
Changing the battery
● Unfold the vehicle key blade ›››
page 92.
● Remove the cover from the back of the ve-
hicle k
ey ››› Fig. 99 in the direction of the ar-
row ››› .
● Extract the battery from the compartment
u s
in

g a suitable thin object ››› Fig. 100.
● Place the new battery in the compartment,
pres
sing in the direction of the arrow as
shown ››› Fig. 100 ››› .
● Fit the battery compartment cover, pressing
in the dir ection of
the arr

ow as shown
››› Fig. 99 until it clicks into place. CAUTION
● If the b att

ery is not changed correctly, the
vehicle key may be damaged.
● Use of unsuitable batteries may damage
the vehic
le key. For this reason, always re-
place the dead battery with another of the
same voltage, size and specifications.
● When fitting the battery, check that the po-
larity i
s correct. For the sake of the environment
Please dispose of your used batteries correct-
ly and w ith r

espect for the environment. Synchronising the vehicle key
If the button
 is pressed frequently outside
of the v

ehicle range, it is possible that the ve-
hicle can no longer be locked or unlocked us-
ing the key. In this case, the vehicle key must
be synchronised once more as follows:
● Unfold the vehicle key blade ››
›

page 92.
● Press the button  on the vehicle key. For
thi s, it
mu

st remain with the vehicle.
● Open the vehicle within one minute using
the key sh
aft.
● Turn on the ignition using the vehicle key.
The key h
as been synchronised.
● If necessary, fit the cap.
Central locking* and locking
syst
em
Introduction Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 8 Central locking functions correctly when all
the doors and the r

ear lid are correctly shut.
If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot
be locked with the key.
The battery of an unlocked vehicle parked for
a long period (e.g. in a private garage) may
run down and fail to start the motor. WARNING
The incorrect use of the central locking sys-
tem m a

y cause serious injuries.
● The central locking system will lock all
doors. A v
ehicle locked from the inside can
prevent any non-authorised individual from
opening the doors and accessing the vehicle.
Nevertheless, in case of emergency or acci-
dent, locked doors will complicate access to
the vehicle interior to help the passengers.
● Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the v
ehicle. The central locking but-
ton can be used to lock all the doors from
within. Therefore, passengers will be locked
inside the vehicle. Individuals locked in the
vehicle can be exposed to very high or very
low temperatures.
● Depending on the time of the year, temper-
ature
s inside a locked and closed vehicle can
be extremely high or extremely low resulting
in serious injuries and illness or even death,
particularly for young children.
● Never leave individuals locked in a closed
and locked
vehicle. In case of emergency,
they may not be able to exit the vehicle by
themselves or get help. 94

Lights and visibility
there are no changes in brightness, and not,
for e
x
ample when it is foggy. “Coming Home” and “Leaving Home”
fu
nction (e

xterior guidance lights)“Coming Home” and “Leaving Home” Func-
tion lights up the c
lo

sest environment to the
vehicle when increasing and lowering the en-
vironment in case of darkness.
The “Coming Home” function should be con-
nected manually. The “Leaving Home” func-
tion is automatically controlled by a rain and
light sensor.
Activating the “Coming Home function”
● Switch the ignition off.
● Operate the headlight flashers for approxi-
mat ely

1 second ›››
 page 21.
When the driver’s car door is opened, the
“Coming Home” lighting is connected. The
delay in disconnecting the headlights starts
when the last door or rear lid is closed.
Deactivating the “Coming Home function”
● It is automatically disconnected once the
time set for the del
ay in disconnecting the
lights has lapsed.
● OR: it is automatically disconnected if,
30 second
s after having activated the func- tion, even if any vehicle door or the rear lid is
stil

l open.
● OR: turn the light switch to the position .
● OR: c

onnect the ignition.
Activ
ating the “Leaving Home function”
● Unlock the vehicle (the light switch has to
be in the position
 and the rain and light
sensor to detect darkness).
Deactivating the “Leaving Home function”
● It is automatically disconnected once the
set time for the del
ay in disconnecting the
lights has lapsed.
● OR: block the vehicle.
● OR: t

urn the light switch to the position .
● OR: c

onnect the ignition.
Turn s
ignal and main beam lever Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 21
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
Improper or lack of use of the turn signals, or
for g

etting to deactivate them can confuse
other road users. This could result in a seri-
ous accident.
● Always give warning when you are going to
chan
ge lane, overtake or when turning, acti-
vating the turn signal in good time.
● As soon as you have finished changing
lane, ov
ertaking or turning, switch the turn
signal off. WARNING
Incorrect use of the headlights may cause ac-
cident s

and serious injury, as the main beam
may distract or dazzle other drivers. Note
● If the c on

venience turn signals are operat-
ing (three flashes) and the other convenience
turn signals are switched on, the active part
stops flashing and only flashes once in the
new part selected.
● The turn signal only works when the igni-
tion is sw
itched on. The hazard warning
lights also work when the ignition is switch-
ed off ››› page 70.
● If any of both turn signals fails, the warning
lamp wi
ll start flashing twice faster than nor-
mal. » 105
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Safety

Lights and visibility
●
Alw a
ys replace damaged or worn blades or
blades which do not clean the windscreen
correctly. CAUTION
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper
b la

des are not frozen to the glass before us-
ing the wipers for the first time. In cold
weather, it may help to leave the vehicle
parked with the wipers in service position
›››  page 45. CAUTION
If the ignition is switched off while the wind-
sc r

een wipers are on, the windscreen wipers
carry on wiping at the same level when the
ignition is switched back on. Ice, snow and
other obstacles may damage the windscreen
wiper and the respective motor.
● If necessary, remove snow and ice from the
winds
creen wipers before starting your jour-
ney.
● Carefully lift the frozen windscreen wipers
from the gla
ss. SEAT recommends a de-icer
spray for this operation. Note
● The wind s

creen wipers will only work when
the ignition is switched on.
● The interval wipe speed varies according to
the vehic
le speed. The faster the vehicle is moving, the more often the windscreen is
cl
e

aned.
● The rear wiper is automatically switched on
when the winds
creen wiper is on and the car
is in reverse gear. Functions of the windscreen wiper
Windscreen 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 ar

e on the windscreen. The wiper will
stop moving if the obstacle blocks its path.
Remove the obstacle and switch the wiper
back on again. Rain and light sensor
Fig. 114
Windscreen wiper lever: setting rain
sen sor 1 .
Fig. 115
Reference surface of the rain sensor. When it is activated, the rain and light sensor
aut
om
atic

ally controls the intervals of the
windscreen wiper depending on the intensity
of the precipitation. »
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Driving
Recommended settings in case of heating
and fr e
sh air sy
stem, and manual air condi-
tioning.
● Disconnect the air recirculation.
● Select speed  o  from the blo
wer.
● Put the temperature control in the inter-
mediate po
sition.
● Open and direct all of the air outlets on the
dash p
anel .
● Turn the air distribution regulator to the de-
sired po
sition.
● Manual air conditioning: pres
s the button
 on the control panel to connect the cool-
in g.
The air i
s dehumidified in the cooling
mode.
Recommended settings in case of Climatron-
ic
● Press the button  on the control panel.
● Set the temperature to +22 °C (+72 °F).
● Open the air vents on the dash panel and
dir ect
them.
M

aximum cooling or heating output in case
of Climatronic
While in gear, the maximum cooling and
heating output is set by pressing button 1or
2 several times
›
››

Fig. 144. The tempera-
ture is not regulated. ●
Maximum coo
ling output: set the cooling
below +16 °C (+60 °F). The following appears
on the screen LO.
● Maximum heating output: set the coo
ling
above +29 °C (+84 °F). The following appears
on the screen HI .
Dust and pollen filter
The dirt and pollen filter must be changed
regularly so that the air conditioning output
does not decrease.
If the vehicle is used frequently in areas
where the outside air is very contaminated, it
is possible that you may have to change the
filter prior to the next suggested service.
Water under the vehicle
When the outside humidity and ambient tem-
perature are high, it is possible that conden-
sation water may drip from the cooling evap-
orator and a puddle may from below the vehi-
cle. This is normal and does not indicate a
leak! Driving
St eerin
g
Intr

oduction The power steering* is not hydraulic but elec-
tromec
h

anical. The advantage of this steer-
ing system is that it disposes of hydraulic
tubes, hydraulic oil, the pump, filter and oth-
er components. The electromechanical sys-
tem saves fuel. While a hydraulic system re-
quires oil pressure to be maintained, electro-
mechanical steering only requires energy
when the steering wheel is turned.
With the power steering system, the assisted
steering function automatically adjusts ac-
cording to the vehicle speed, the steering tor-
que and the wheel turning angle. The power
steering only works when the engine is run-
ning. WARNING
If the power steering is not working then the
st eerin

g wheel is much more difficult to turn
and the vehicle more difficult to control.
● The power steering only works when the
engine is
running.
● Never allow the vehicle to move when the
engine is
switched off.
● Never remove the key from the ignition if
the vehic
le is in motion. The steering may » 133
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in the car in an emergency and not be able to
get
themselv
es to safety. For example, de-
pending on the time of the year, tempera-
tures inside a locked and closed vehicle can
be extremely high or extremely low resulting
in serious injuries and illness or even death,
particularly for young children.
● Never remove the key from the ignition if
the vehic
le is in motion. The steering may
lock and it will not be possible to turn the
steering wheel. CAUTION
● An attempt t

o start the engine while driving
or starting the engine immediately after turn-
ing it off can cause damage to the engine or
starter motor.
● When the engine is cold, avoid high revs
and heavy ac
celeration and do not make the
engine work hard.
● Do not push or tow start the engine. Un-
burnt f
uel could damage the catalytic con-
verter. For the sake of the environment
Do not warm the engine at idle speed; start
drivin g immedi

ately if the visibility is OK.
This helps the engine reach operating tem-
perature faster and reduces emissions. Note
● If the k ey

is left in the ignition lock with the
engine off for long periods, the vehicle bat-
tery will run flat.
● For automatic gearbox vehicles, the key can
only be r
emoved from the ignition lock if the
gear selector lever is in position N. In this
case, press and release the selector lever
locking button.
● Electrical devices with a high power con-
sumption are sw
itched off temporarily when
the engine starts.
● When the engine is started cold, there may
be stron
g vibrations for a few moments for
technical reasons. This is quite normal, and
no cause for concern.
● Natural gas engines always start up with
petrol, a
s a certain operating temperature is
required for running with gas. Once the re-
quired operating temperature is reached, the
engine will change to operate with natural
gas. Stopping the engine
Switching off the engine
– Stop the vehicle ››
›
.
– Turn the ignition key to position 1 ›››
Fig. 145. Engaging the steering wheel lock
In
v
ehic

les with automatic gearbox, the igni-
tion key can only be removed when the selec-
tor lever is in position N.
– Remove the key from the ignition in posi-
tion 1
› ››
Fig. 145
›
›› .
– Turn the steering wheel until you hear it en-
gag
e.
P

ossible vehicle theft is prevented with the
steering lock engaged. WARNING
Never switch off the engine while the vehicle
is mo

ving. You may lose control of the vehicle
and there is a risk of serious accident.
● The airbags and belt tensioners do not
work when the ignition i
s switched off.
● The brake servo does not work with the en-
gine off. T
o stop, the brake pedal must be
pressed with more force.
● As the power steering does not work if the
engine is
not running, you will need more
strength to steer than normally.
● If the key is removed from the ignition, the
steerin
g may lock and it will not be possible
to steer the vehicle. 136