2016 Seat Mii wipers

Operation
When the rain and light sensor is deactiva-
t ed, the dur
ation of
the intervals is set to
fixed levels.
Activating and deactivating the rain and
light sensor
Press the lever to the desired position.
››› Fig. 114:
● Position A - The rain and light sensor is
de activ
at

ed.
● Position B - The rain and light sensor is
activ at
ed and the aut

omatic wipe shall occur,
if necessary.
When the ignition is disconnected and con-
nects again, the rain and light sensor re-
mains activated and starts operating again
when the windscreen wiper lever is in posi-
tion B and the vehicle is travelling at more
th an 4 km/h (2 mph).
Settin g the sen

sitivity level of the rain and
light sensor
The sensitivity of the rain and light sensor
can automatically be set with switch 1 loca-
t ed on the w
ind

screen wiper lever ››› .
● Moving the switch to the right: highly sen-
s itiv
e.
● Mo

ving the switch to the left: less sensi-
tive. Ma

lfunction of the rain and light sensor
Some examp
les of possible causes of mal-
functions and mistaken readings in the area
of reference surface ››› Fig. 115 1 of the rain
and light sen
sor:
● W

indscreen wiper blades in poor condi-
tion: the presenc
e of a film or strips of water
due to the poor condition of the wiper blades
can lead to the windscreen blade function
possibly being prolonged, or the wipe inter-
vals may get shorter or the wipe may happen
to be quick and continuous.
● Insects: the impact of
gnats/mosquitoes
on the windscreen can lead to the wind-
screen wiper operation starting up.
● Salt traces: in winter it
is possible that the
windscreen wipers may run longer than usual
due to the presence of salt traces on the al-
most dry windscreen.
● Dirt: the presence of dry dust, wax, protec-
tive fi
lms (lotus effect), remnant of detergent
(from the car wash tunnel), etc., on the wind-
screen can possibly lead to the rain and light
sensor reacting in a more sensitive way, later,
slower, or that it may not react at all.
● Cracked windscreen: the impact of
a stone
may make the windscreen wipers to carry out
a wipe cycle if the rain and light sensor is ac-
tivated. Subsequently, the sensor detects
that the reference surface has been reduced
and adapts. The behaviour of the sensor acti- vation can vary based on the size of the im-
pact.
C

lean the reference surface of rain and light
sensor 1 regularly and check that the wind-
s c
r

een wiper blades are not damaged. CAUTION
The rain and light sensor may not always de-
tect the pr

ecipitation accurately enough and
connect the windscreen wipers properly.
● If necessary, connect the wipers manually
and appropri
ately when water on the wind-
screen obstructs visibility. Note
It is recommended using a windscreen clean-
ing pr oduct

that may contain alcohol to re-
move the remnant of wax or polish. 110

Operation
being verified. They will switch off after a few
sec ond
s. 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. CAUTION
Failure to heed the warning lamps when they
appe ar m

ay result in faults in the vehicle. Laser sensor
Fig. 153
In the windscreen: laser sensor for
the C ity


Safety Assist function. Fig. 154
Laser sensor detection area A laser sensor on the windscreen
››
›
Fig. 153
allows the system to detect driving situations
in front of the vehicle.
Vehicles ahead can be detected up to a dis-
tance of about 10 m. WARNING
The laser beam on the laser sensor can lead
to seriou s

eye injuries.
● Never focus optical devices, e.g. a camera,
a micro
scope or a magnifying glass closer
than 100 mm from the laser sensor.
● Note that the laser beam can stay active
when the City
Safety Assist system is switch-
ed off or unavailable. The laser beam is not
visible to the human eye. CAUTION
If the windscreen is dirty or frosted in the
are a of

the laser sensor, e.g. due to rain, mist or snow, as a result the City Safety Assist
sys
t

em may fail to operate.
● Always keep the laser sensor area free of
dirt and fr
ost.
● Use a small brush to remove snow and a
de-icer spr
ay to remove ice. CAUTION
A damaged windscreen in the laser sensor
ar ea m

ay cause the City Safety Assist func-
tion to fail to operate.
● Replace the windscreen if it is scratched,
crac
ked or chipped by stones in the laser sen-
sor area. Only use a windscreen authorised
by SEAT. Carrying out repairs is not permitted
(e.g. in the case of damage suffered in an im-
pact from a stone).
● When replacing the windscreen wipers, on-
ly use w
indscreen wipers authorised by SEAT.
● Do not paint the laser sensor area on the
winds
creen, or cover it with adhesives or oth-
er materials. 158

Advice
●
Comp ar
e the distance between the vehicle
wheels and the distance between the guide-
rails of the car wash to prevent damage to the
wheels and tyres!
● Switch off the rain sensor before taking the
vehicl
e to an automatic car wash.
● Compare the height and width of your vehi-
cle w
ith the available height and width when
entering and driving through the car wash.
● Fold in exterior mirrors Electrically retracta-
ble e
xterior mirrors must not be folded in or
out by hand. Always use the electrical power
control.
● To avoid damaging the bonnet paintwork,
res
t the windscreen wipers on the windscreen
after drying the wiper blades. Do not let them
fall!
● Lock the rear lid to prevent it from opening
unexpect
edly while inside the car wash. Washing the vehicle with a high pres-
s
ur
e c

leaner When cleaning the vehicle with a high-pres-
s
ur
e c

leaner, always follow the operating in-
structions for the equipment. Pay special at-
tention to the required pressure of the jet
and the distance between the jet and the ve-
hicle ››› .
K eep a s uit

able distance from soft materials,
such as rubber hoses or insulating material,
and from the parking distance warning sys- tem sensors. The sensors of the parking dis-
tance w

arning system are situated on the rear
bumper ››› .
Do not u
se a no

zzle that sprays the water out
in a direct stream or one that has a rotating
jet for forcing off dirt ››› .
WARNING
The incorrect use of high pressure cleaning
equipment c ou

ld result in permanent dam-
age, visible or invisible, to the tyres or other
materials. This could result in a serious acci-
dent.
● Ensure there is a suitable distance between
the nozzl
e and the tyres.
● Never wash tyres with a concentrated jet or
so-cal
led “dirt blasters”. Even at large spray-
ing distances and short cleaning times, you
may damage the tyres. WARNING
After the vehicle has been washed, the brak-
ing eff ect

will be reduced (and the braking
distance increased) due to moisture (and ice
in winter) on the brakes.
● “Dry the brakes and remove ice” by braking
caref
ully. Ensure that you are not endanger-
ing other road-users or breaking traffic regu-
lations in the process. CAUTION
● The wat er t

emperature should not exceed
+60 °C (+140 °F).
● To avoid damage to the paintwork, do not
wash the
vehicle in full sun.
● To ensure that the system functions well,
the sensors
located on the bumper must be
kept clean and free from ice. When cleaning
with pressure hoses and steam cleaners, the
sensors should be sprayed only briefly. A dis-
tance of 10 cm between the sensors and the
steam / hose nozzle must be observed.
● Do not use a high pressure cleaner to re-
move ic
e or snow from windows
● Washing the vehicle in low temperatures:
When washin
g the vehicle with a hose, do
not direct water into the lock cylinders or the
gaps around the doors or roof. Locks and
seals could freeze! Cleaning windows and exterior mir-
r
or
s Cleaning windows and exterior mirrors
S
pr
a

y windows and exterior windows with a
standard window cleaner containing alcohol.
Dry the windows with a clean chamois leath-
er or a lint-free cloth. The chamois leathers
used on painted surfaces are not suitable for
cleaning windows because they are soiled
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Advice
parts of the engine. Before any work, re-
mov
e tie
s and jewellery (necklaces, etc),
tie long hair back and tie all items of
loose clothing to your body to make sure
that they cannot be trapped by engine
components.
– Take extreme caution when operating the
accelerator and remain attentive. The ve-
hicle could move, even if the handbrake
is applied.
● Always make sure you have not left any ob-
jects, s
uch as cleaning cloths and tools, in
the engine compartment. If any object is left
in the engine compartment, this could cause
malfunctions, engine faults and even a fire. WARNING
Refill liquids and certain materials can catch
fire e a

sily in the engine compartment, caus-
ing a fire and serious injury!
● Never smoke.
● Never work close to places exposed to
flames
or sparks.
● Never pour service fluids over the engine.
These fluid ma
y ignite hot engine parts and
cause injuries.
● If it is necessary to work on the fuel system
or the electrica
l system, please follow the in-
structions below:
–Always disconnect the vehicle battery.
– Never work close to heaters, heat sources
or places exposed to flames or sparks. ●
Alw a

ys keep a recently serviced and per-
fectly working fire extinguisher close by.
● Never cover the engine with additional in-
sul
ating materials such as a blanket. Risk of
fire! WARNING
If the bonnet is not correctly closed, it could
s ud den

ly open while driving leaving the driv-
er without visibility. This could result in a se-
rious accident.
● After closing the bonnet, always check that
it is
properly secured by the locking mecha-
nism in the lock carrier piece. The bonnet
must be flush with the surrounding body pan-
els.
● While driving, if you notice that the bonnet
is not
correctly closed then stop immediately
and close it correctly.
● Make sure the bonnet is opened and closed
safely
(when the engine is off, no smoke is
coming from the engine compartment, there
is enough space around the car, no people
are near, etc.). CAUTION
● When refi l

ling or changing service liquids,
ensure that you put the liquids into the right
tank. Making a mistake when refilling could
cause serious malfunctions and damage the
engine! ●
To av oid d

amage to the bonnet and to the
windscreen wiper arms, only open it when
the windscreen wipers are in place against
the windscreen.
● Before driving, always lower the wiper
arms. For the sake of the environment
Service fluids leaks are harmful to the envi-
r onment . F

or this reason you should make
regular checks on the ground underneath
your vehicle. Take the vehicle to a specialised
workshop to be checked if you see stains, oil
or other fluids on the ground. Collect any
spilt service fluids and allow a professional to
dispose of them. Engine oil
Intr oduction WARNING
Incorrectly handling engine oil can cause in-
jury and seriou

s burns.
● Always protect your eyes when handling
engine oil
.
● Oil is toxic and must be kept out of the
reac
h of children. 188

Index
Windscreen he at
-in
sulating glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
infrared coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
removing the ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 30
Windscreen and rear window wiper blades . . . . . 75
Windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 108
Windscreen washer water checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Windscreen wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
heated windscreen washer jets . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
rain and light sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 lifting the wiper blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
replacing the wiper blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
service position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Windscreen wipers service position . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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