2016 Seat Mii roof

Seats and head restraints
● Inser
t
the head restraint into the guides on
the seat backrest.
● Push the head restraint down as far as it
wil
l go while pressing button 1 .
● Fold the backrest of the rear seat backward
ag ain u
nti

l it is engaged.
● Adjust the head restraint to the correct po-
sition ››

› page 51. WARNING
Travelling with the head restraints removed
or improperly a

djusted 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 whenev
er a person is occupying a
seat.
● Refit any removed head restraints immedi-
ately so th
at passengers are properly protec-
ted. CAUTION
When removing and fitting the head restraint,
mak e s

ure 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
Se at
he

ating* Fig. 120
In the centre console: Front seats
he atin
g sw

itch With the engine connected, the seat cushion
and the b
ac
k

rests can be heated electrically.
● Switching on: Pres
s the button  or
 the
t op p
ar
t of the centre console. Seat heating
functions at maximum output. All of the con-
trol lamps are turned on.
● Adjust: Press the button repeatedly  or
 even setting the desired level.
●
Switching off: Pr e
s
s the button  or
 as
m an
y
times as need be until no control lamp
is lit on the button.
When the seat heating is at maximum level,
after approx. 15 minutes have lapsed, the
first level is automatically set. Cases in which the seat heating should not
be connected
If

any of the following conditions are encoun-
tered, do not connect the seat heating:
● The seat is not occupied.
● The seat is covered with a covering.
● A child seat is installed on the seat.
● The seat cushion is damp or wet.
● The outdoor or passenger compartment
temperat
ure is greater than +25 °C (77 °F). WARNING
Those persons whose tolerance to pain or
temper at

ure is affected by taking medication
or by any type of paralysis or chronic illness
(i.e. diabetes) may sustain burns on the
shoulder, backside or legs. These burns take
considerable time to heal up or do not man-
age to heal up completely. If you have any
questions concerning your health status, con-
sult a doctor.
● Those persons who may have a limited tol-
erance t
o pain or temperature must never use
the seat heating. WARNING
If the upholstery were to get soaked, the seat
heatin g c

ould stop running correctly and
might also increase the risk for burns to be
caused. » 113
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Transport and practical equipment
Transporting the load Secure all objects in the vehicle
● Distribute the load throughout the vehicle
and on the roof a
s uniformly as possible.
● Transport heavy objects as far forward as
poss
ible in the luggage compartment and
lock the seat backs in the vertical position.
● Check the headlight adjustment
›››
page 103.
● Use the suitable tyre pressure according to
the load bein
g transported. Read the tyre in-
flation information label ›››
page 199. CAUTION
Objects on the shelf could chafe against the
wir e

s of the heating element in the heated
rear window and cause damage. Note
Please refer to the notes on loading the roof
carrier ››

› page 127. Driving with the rear lid open
Driving with the rear lid open creates an addi-
tion
al
ri

sk. 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
cou l

d cause serious injuries.
● Always drive with the rear lid closed.
● Secure all objects in the vehicle. Loose
items c
ould fall out of the vehicle and injure
other road users or damage other vehicles.
● Drive particularly carefully and think
ahead.
● A

void sudden manoeuvres and braking giv-
en that thi
s could cause an uncontrolled
movement of the open rear lid.
● When transporting objects that protrude
out of the lug
gage compartment, indicate
them suitably. Observe legal requirements.
● If objects must project out of the luggage
compar
tment, 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 r
emoved before travelling with the
rear lid open. WARNING
Toxic gases may enter the vehicle interior
when the re ar lid i

s open. This could cause
loss of consciousness, carbon monoxide poi-
soning, serious injury and accidents.
● To avoid toxic gases entering the vehicle al-
way
s drive with the rear lid closed.
● In exceptional circumstances, if you must
drive with the r
ear lid open, observe the fol- lowing to reduce the entry of toxic gases in-
side the
v

ehicle:
– 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
v
ehic
l

e, note the following:
● Secure all objects ›››
page 115.
● Accelerate gently and carefully.
● Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
● Brake early.
● If necessary, read the instructions for driv-
ing with a r
oof carrier system ››› page 127. WARNING
A sliding load could considerably affect the
st ab

ility and safety of the vehicle resulting in
an accident with serious consequences.
● Secure loads correctly so they do not move. » 115
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Transport and practical equipment
WARNING
If unsuitable or damaged belts or retaining
str ap
s are used, they may break in the event
of braking or an accident. Objects could then
be launched across the passenger compart-
ment and cause serious or fatal injuries.
● It is important to always use belts or retain-
ing str
aps that are suitable and in a good
condition.
● Belts and retaining straps should be se-
curely
fastened to the fastening rings.
● Objects in the luggage compartment that
are un
secured could move suddenly and mod-
ify the handling of the vehicle.
● Small light objects should also be fixed in
plac
e.
● A child seat should never be secured with
the fas
tening rings. Note
● The max imum t

ensile load that the fasten-
ing rings can support is 3.5 kN.
● Belts and securing systems for the appro-
priate lo
ad can be obtained from specialised
dealerships. SEAT recommends visiting a
SEAT dealership for this. Retaining hooks
Fig. 140
In the luggage compartment: retain-
in g hook
s There may be hooks in the upper left and
right
p
ar

t of the luggage compartment. WARNING
Never use these hooks to secure objects. In
ca se of

sudden braking or an accident, they
could rupture. CAUTION
The hooks can support a maximum of 2.5 kg
eac h. Roof carrier
Intr oduction The vehicle roof has been designed to opti-
mise aer
ody

namics. For this reason, conven-
tional roof carrier systems cannot be secured
to the water drains.
Given that the water drains have been incor-
porated into the roof for aerodynamic rea-
sons, only the SEAT approved basic supports
and roof carrier systems can be used.
When the roof carrier system should be re-
moved:
● When they are not used.
● When the vehicle is being washed in a car
wa sh.
● When the

vehicle height exceeds the maxi-
mum height, for ex
ample, in some garages. WARNING
The risk of an accident is increased by trans-
portin g he

avy or bulky loads on the roof,
which affects the car's handling by shifting
the centre of gravity and increasing suscepti-
bility to cross winds.
● Always secure loads correctly with suitable
and undam
aged attachment rope or straps.
● Large, heavy, wide and flat loads negatively
affect the
vehicle aerodynamics, centre of
gravity and handling. » 127
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Operation
●
Av oid bru
sque manoeuvres and sudden
braking.
● Adjust your speed and driving style to visi-
bility
, road, traffic and weather conditions. CAUTION
● Alw a

ys remove the roof carrier system from
the roof before entering a car wash.
● The height of your vehicle is changed by
the inst
allation of the roof carrier and the
load secured on it. Compare the vehicle
height with the passage height, for example
in underground car parks or for garage doors.
● The roof antenna and the range of the rear
lid should not
be affected by the roof carrier
system or the load being transported.
● Take extra care not to let the hatch strike
the roof lo
ad when opening. For the sake of the environment
The vehicle uses more fuel when the roof car-
rier sys t

em is fitted. Fastening the base supports and the
r
oof
c

arrier system Fig. 141
Attachment points for the basic sup-
por ts
and the r

oof carrier system in two-door
vehicles. Fig. 142
Attachment points for the basic sup-
por ts and the r

oof carrier system in four-door
vehicles. The mounts are the basis of a complete roof
c
arrier sy s

tem. Special fixtures must be add-
ed in order to safely transport luggage, bicy- cles, skis, surf boards or boats on the roof.
The suitab

le accessories can be acquired at
SEAT dealerships.
Securing the base supports and roof carrier
system
The roof carrier system must always be instal-
led exactly according to the instructions pro-
vided.
Two-door vehicles: the holes and marks indi-
cating the fitting points for base front sup-
ports are in the lower half of the roof struts
››› Fig. 141 (enlarged left image). The holes
and marks are only seen with the door open.
The fitting marks for base rear supports are in
the upper half of the windows ››› Fig. 141 (en-
larged right image).
Four-door vehicles: the holes or marks indi-
cating the fitting points for base supports are
in the lower half of the roof struts and can on-
ly be seen with the door open ››› Fig. 142.
The base support should only be fitted to the
points indicated in the diagram . WARNING
If the base supports and the roof carrier sys-
tem ar e inc

orrectly fitted or used in an unsuit-
able manner, the entire system could break
free causing accident and injury.
● Always take the manufacturer assembly in-
structions
into account.128

Transport and practical equipment
●
Only u
se base supports and roof carrier
systems that are not damaged and are cor-
rectly fitted.
● The base support should only be fitted to
the points indic
ated in the diagram
››› Fig. 141.
● Secure the base supports and roof carrier
syst
em correctly.
● Check the screws and attachments before
driving and af
ter a short distance. During
each long journey, check the attachments
during every break.
● Always fit the roof carrier system correctly
for wheels, sk
is and surfboards, etc.
● Never modify or repair the basic supports
or roof c
arrier system. Note
Read and take into account the instructions
included w ith the r

oof carrier system fitted
and keep them in the vehicle. Loading the roof carrier
Loads can only be correctly secured when the
r
oof
c

arrier system is correctly fitted ››› .
M ax
imum authori
sed roof load
The maximum authorised roof load is 50 kg.
The roof load includes the weight of the base support, the roof carrier system and the load
being tran

sported ››› .
A lw
a
ys check the weight of the base support,
the roof carrier system and the weight of the
load to be transported and, if necessary,
weigh them. Never exceed the maximum au-
thorised roof load.
If you are using a roof carrier with a lower
weight rating, you cannot transport the maxi-
mum roof load. Do not exceed the maximum
weight limit for the roof carrier given in the
fitting instructions.
Distributing a load
Uniformly distribute loads and secure them
correctly ››› .
Chec k
att

achments
After fitting the base supports and the roof
carrier system, always check the attachments
after a short trip and at regular intervals. WARNING
Exceeding the maximum authorised roof load
can r e

sult in accidents and/or vehicle dam-
age.
● Never surpass the maximum authorised
weight f
or the roof, the maximum authorised
weight on the axles and the total maximum
authorised weight of the vehicle. ●
Never e x

ceed the capacity of the roof carri-
er system even if this is less than the maxi-
mum authorised roof load.
● Secure heavy items as far forward as possi-
ble and di
stribute the vehicle load uniformly. WARNING
Loose and incorrectly secured loads can fall
fr om the r oof

carrier system causing acci-
dents and injury.
● Always use suitable ropes and straps in
good condition.
● A

lways secure loads correctly. 129
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Operation
Air conditioning
He atin
g,
ventilation and cool-
ing
Introduction Read the additional information carefully
›› ›

 page 27
One of the following systems can be installed
in the vehicle:
● Heating and fresh air system
● Manual air conditioning
● Climatronic
The heatin g and fr

esh air system heats and
ventilates the passenger compartment. The
heating and fresh air system cannot cool.
The manual air conditioning and the Clima-
tronic cool and dehumidify the air. Its opti-
mum output is achieved with the windows
and the glass sunroof closed. In case of con-
siderable heat build-up in the passenger
compartment, ventilating this compartment
can accelerate the cooling process.
Display of active functions
The luminous diodes (LED) that light up on
the rotary regulators and on the buttons that
indicate that the corresponding function is
activated. In the case of the Climatronic, the functions
that ar

e activated are shown on the control
panel display. WARNING
When visibility through the windows is poor,
the risk of

accidents or collisions taking place
is increased, which can lead to serious inju-
ries.
● To obtain good visibility, keep the windows
free of ic
e, snow and frost.
● Set the heating, the air conditioner and the
rear w
indow defroster so that the windows do
not mist over.
● Only put the car in gear when there is good
vis
ibility through the windows.
● Do not use the air recirculation for a long
time period. With the c
ooling disconnected
and the air recirculation connected, the win-
dows can quickly mist over and seriously ob-
struct visibility.
● Disconnect the air recirculation whenever it
is not
needed. WARNING
Stale air can quickly bring about fatigue for
the driver and r educ

e his/her capacity to con-
centrate, which could lead to collisions, acci-
dents and serious injuries.
● Never disconnect the blower for an exten-
ded time or never le
ave the air recirculation
disconnected for an extended time, since in the meantime, no outside fresh air shall enter
the pa
s

senger compartment. CAUTION
If the air conditioner does not work, discon-
nect it immedi

ately together with the defrost-
ing/demisting function (in the case of manual
air conditioning) and have the system
checked out by a specialised workshop. In
this way, other damage can be avoided. CAUTION
To avoid damage to the rear window defrost-
er , u nder no c

ircumstances should you stick
any adhesives on the electrical filaments of
the interior side of this defroster. Air recirculation
In air recirculation mode, no fresh air enters
the
v
ehic

le interior.
To connect the air recirculation, move the
regulator towards the right  or press the
button  .
T o di
s

connect the air recirculation, move the
regulator towards the left  or press the but-
ton again 
› ›
›
.
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Driving
The vehicle uses more fuel in winter than in
s ummer
, ev
en when other conditions are the
same.
The engine takes a long time to warm up
when it is idling. In addition, mechanical
wear and pollutant emissions are also espe-
cially high during this initial warm-up phase.
It is therefore best to drive off immediately af-
ter starting the engine. Doing this avoids run-
ning the engine at a high speed.
Adjusting type pressures.
Having the correct pressure in your tyres
helps to reduce rolling resistance and, as a
result reduces fuel consumption. Increasing
the tyre pressure slightly (+0.2
bar/+3 psi/+200 kPa) can help to save fuel.
When you buy new tyres, make sure they are
optimised for minimum rolling resistance.
Use low friction engine oil
The use of low viscosity totally synthetic oils,
known as low friction engine oil, helps to re-
duce fuel consumption. These oils reduce the
resistance caused by friction in the engine,
they flow around the engine more quickly
and efficiently, particularly in cold starts. The
effect is particularly noticeable in vehicles
frequently used for short journeys.
Always check the engine oil level and ob-
serve service intervals (engine oil change in-
tervals). When purchasing engine oil, always observe
leg
al requirements and ensure that the oil is
approved by SEAT.
Avoid carrying unnecessary loads
The lighter the vehicle, the more economical
and ecological the driving style. For example,
an additional weight of 100 kg will increase
fuel consumption up to 0.3 l/100 km.
Remove any unnecessary objects or loads
from the vehicle.
Remove optional equipment and unnecessa-
ry accessories
The more aerodynamic the vehicle, the lower
the fuel consumption. Optional equipment
and accessories (such as roof racks or bike
carriers) reduce the aerodynamic benefits of
the vehicle.
Therefore, we recommend you remove all op-
tional and unnecessary equipment and racks,
especially if you intend to drive at high
speeds.
Other factors which increase fuel consump-
tion (examples):
● Fault in engine management.
● Driving on hills. WARNING
Always adapt your speed and the distance to
the v ehic

les ahead in line with visibility,
weather conditions, the condition of the road
and the traffic situation. Engine management and ex-
hau
s

t gas purification system
Introduction WARNING
The components of the exhaust system reach
ver y

high temperatures. This could cause a
fire.
● Always park your vehicle so that no part of
the exhau
st system can come in contact with
flammable materials (such as dried grass).
● Never apply additional underseal or anti-
corro
sion coatings to the exhaust pipes, cata-
lytic converter or the heat shields on the ex-
haust system. Control and warning lamps

It lights up
fault in the pet-
rol engine man-
agement.Take the vehicle to a specialised
workshop as soon as possible and
have the engine checked.
»
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Driver assistance systems
Function Fig. 155
In the lower part of the centre con-
so l
e: B
utton for the City Safety Assist func-
tion. Switching on and off the City Safety Assist
f
u
nction
● Pr

ess the ››› Fig. 155
button on the centre
console.
When the City Safety Assist function is
switched on, the control lamp   lights up
on the dash panel within the operational
range, i.e. for speeds between 5-30 km/h
(3-19 mph).
Switch off the City Safety Assist function in
the following situations
Switching off the City Safety Assist function is
recommended in the following situations
››› :
● While the vehicle is being towed. ●
If the
v

ehicle has been taken to an auto-
matic car wash.
● If the vehicle is above a test bed.
● If the laser sensor is defective.
● After the laser sensor has been involved in
a col
lision.
● When driving off road (overhanging branch-
es).
● If o

bjects are protruding above the bonnet,
e.g. a loa
d carried on the roof that signifi-
cantly protrudes over the front.
● If the windscreen is damaged in the laser
sensor are
a. WARNING
Failure to switch off the City Safety Assist
fu nction in the abo

ve situations may result in
accidents and serious injury.
● Switch off the City Safety Assist function in
critica
l situations. Special driving situations
Fig. 156
A: Vehicle on a bend. B: A motorcy-
c li
s

t driving ahead out of range of the laser
sensor Fig. 157
Other vehicles changing lanes » 159
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