2016 Seat Mii load capacity

The essentials
Driving style
T o
w
ing requires some experience, especially
when using a tow rope. Both drivers should
realise how difficult it is to tow a vehicle. In-
experienced drivers should not attempt to
tow.
Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle
and take care to avoid jerking the tow rope.
When towing on an unpaved road, there is al-
ways a risk of overloading and damaging the
anchorage points.
Switch on the ignition so that the turn sig-
nals, windscreen wipers and windscreen
washer can work. Ensure that the steering
wheel is unlocked and moves freely.
Place the gear lever in neutral on vehicles
with a manual gearbox. With an automatic
gearbox, place the lever in N.
To brake, press the brake pedal firmly. The
brake servo does not work when the engine
is switched off.
The power steering only works when the igni-
tion is switched on and the vehicle is moving,
provided that the battery is sufficiently charg-
ed. Otherwise, it will need more force.
Ensure that the tow rope remains taut at all
times. ››› in Instructions for tow-starting on
page 76
››› page 75 Tow-starting
In general, the vehicle should not be started
by
t

owing. Jump-starting is much more pref-
erable ››› page 43.
For technical reasons, the following vehicles
can not be tow started:
● Vehicles with an automatic gearbox.
● If the vehicle battery is flat, it is possible
that the en

gine control unit does not operate
correctly.
However, if your vehicle must absolutely be
tow-started (manual gearbox):
● Put it into second or third gear.
● Keep the clutch pressed down.
● Switch on the ignition and the hazard warn-
ing lights.
● Rel

ease the clutch when both vehicles are
movin
g.
● As soon as the engine starts, press the
clutc
h and move the gear lever into neutral.
This helps to prevent a collision with the tow-
ing vehicle. How to jump start
Jump lea
ds If the engine fails to start because of a dis-
ch
ar

ged battery, the battery of another vehi-
cle can be used to start the engine. Before
starting, check the magic eye on the battery
›››  page 196.
For starting assistance, jump lead cables con-
forming to the standard DIN 72553 are re-
quired (see the cable manufacturer instruc-
tions). The cable section in vehicles with pet-
rol engine must be at least 25 mm 2
. WARNING
Incorrect use of jump leads and incorrectly
jump st ar

ting could cause the battery to ex-
plode resulting in serious injury. Please ob-
serve the following rules to minimise the risk
of a battery explosion:
● The battery providing current must have
the same v
oltage (12V) and approximately
the same capacity (see markings on battery)
as the flat battery.
● Never charge a frozen or recently thawed
batter
y. A flat battery can also freeze at tem-
peratures close to 0 °C (+32 °F).
● If a battery is frozen and/or has been frozen
then it mus
t be replaced.
● A highly explosive mixture of gases is re-
lea
sed when the battery is being charged. Al-
ways keep lit cigarettes, flames, sparks and » 43

Operation
●
Prior to u s
ing the seat heating, be certain
that the seat cushion is dry.
● Avoid sitting down with damp or wet cloth-
ing.
● Do not p

lace damp or wet objects or gar-
ments on t
op of the seat.
● Do not spill liquids on the seat. CAUTION
● To av oid d

amaging the heating compo-
nents, please refrain from kneeling on the
seats or applying excessive pressure to a sin-
gle point of the seat cushion and backrest.
● If liquids are spilled, sharps objects are left
or insu
lating materials are placed (such as a
covering or child seat), this can manage to
damage the seat heating.
● In any odour were noted, disconnect the
seat he
ating immediately and have the unit
inspected by a specialised workshop. For the sake of the environment
The seat heating must only remain connected
when it i s

necessary. Otherwise, it incurs an
unnecessary waste of fuel. Transport and practical
equipment
T r
an

sporting objects
Introduction Always transport heavy loads in the luggage
comp
ar

tment and place the seat backs in a
vertical position. Never overload the vehicle.
Both the carrying capacity as well as the dis-
tribution of the load in the vehicle affect driv-
ing behaviour and braking ability ››› .
WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects can
cau se seriou

s injury in case of a sudden ma-
noeuvring or breaking or in case of an acci-
dent. This is especially true when objects are
struck by a detonating airbag and fired
through the vehicle interior. To reduce the
risks, please note the following:
● Secure all objects in the vehicle. Always
keep equipment and he
avy objects in the lug-
gage compartment.
● Always secure objects with suitable rope or
sling
s so that they cannot enter the deploy-
ment areas around the frontal or side airbags
in case of sudden braking or an accident.
● Always ensure that objects inside the vehi-
cle c
annot move into the deployment area of
the bags while driving. ●
Whil e driv

ing, always keep object compart-
ments closed.
● Remove all objects from the front passen-
ger seat
when it is folded down. When the
seat backrest is folded down, it presses on
small and light objects and these are detec-
ted by the weight sensor on the seat; this
sends false information to the airbag control
unit.
● While the backrest of the front passenger
seat i
s folded, the frontal airbag must remain
disconnected and the PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF  light on.
● Objects secured in the vehicle should never
be plac
ed in such a way as to make passen-
gers sit in an incorrect position.
● If secured objects occupy a seat, this seat
should not
be occupied or used by anyone. WARNING
The driving behaviour and braking ability
ch an

ge when transporting heavy and large
objects.
● Adjust your speed and driving style to visi-
bility
, road, traffic and weather conditions.
● Accelerate gently and carefully.
● Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
● Brake early. 114

Transport and practical equipment
Mount the holder
● Insert universal base ››
› Fig. 134 3 into
soc k
ets
2 of the support arm
1 .
● Move the universal base sideways in the di-
r ection of
loc

k 4 until it clicks into
p l
ac
e. ››› .
● Place support arm ››
›
Fig. 135 1 in retain-
in g l
ev
er ››› Fig. 135 3 from above and press
it do
wn
wards until you hear that is locked
››› .
WARNING
If the Smartphone is not secured or is incor-
rectly sec

ured in the vehicle, it could be
thrown though the passenger compartment
during a sudden driving or braking manoeu-
vre, just like in the event of an accident and
lead to injuries.
● The infotainment support system mus be
mounted sec
urely in the corresponding space
of the dash panel.
● The infotainment system must always be
well
secured in its support or kept safely in
the vehicle. CAUTION
If the lean and the angle of visibility are set
up incorr ectly

, the Smartphone can be dam-
aged.
● When performing the set-up, move the
Smartphone c
arefully and not beyond its lim-
its. CAUTION
At very high and very low temperatures, func-
tioning of the

Smartphone can be adversely
affected or the device itself can be damaged.
● Always take the Smartphone with you
when you l
eave the vehicle to protect it from
excessively high or low temperatures, as well
as from intense solar radiation. CAUTION
Humidity can damage the existing electrical
connect or

s in the dash panel for the Smart-
phone.
● Do not clean the Smartphone holder while
wet. On
ly use a dry cloth. Note
SEAT recommends always taking your Smart-
phone when y ou l

eave the vehicle so as to
avoid possible theft. Luggage compartment
Intr oduction Always transport heavy loads in the luggage
c
omp
ar

tment and place the seat backs in a
vertical position. Never overload the vehicle.
Both the carrying capacity as well as the dis-
tribution of the load in the vehicle have ef- fects on the driving behaviour and braking
ability

››› .
WARNING
When the vehicle is not in use or being
wat c

hed, always lock the doors and the rear
lid to reduce the risk of serious injury or
death.
● Do not leave children unwatched, especial-
ly when the boot i
s open. Children could
climb into the luggage compartment, close
the rear lid from inside and be unable to es-
cape themselves. This could lead to serious
injury or death.
● Never allow children to play in or around
the vehic
le.
● Never transport people in the luggage com-
partment
. WARNING
Unsecured or incorrectly secured objects can
cau se seriou

s injury in case of a sudden ma-
noeuvring or breaking or in case of an acci-
dent. This is especially true when objects are
struck by a detonating airbag and fired
through the vehicle interior. To reduce the
risks, please note the following:
● Secure all objects in the vehicle. Always
plac
e equipment and heavy objects in the
boot.
● Always secure objects to the fastening
rings
with suitable rope or straps to prevent
them from being thrown around the interior » 123
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

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
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Advice
●
Never s t
art the engine when the vehicle is
raised! The vehicle may fall from the platform
due to the engine vibrations.
● If it is necessary to work underneath the ve-
hicle whi
le it is raised, you should check that
the supporting stands have an adequate load
capacity.
● Never climb onto the lifting platform.
● Always make sure that the weight of the ve-
hicle doe
s not exceed the lifting platform
load capacity. CAUTION
● Never r ai

se the vehicle at the engine oil
sump, the gearbox or the rear or front axles.
● Always use an intermediate rubber support
to prev
ent damage to the vehicle underbody.
Check that the arms of the lifting platform are
able to move with obstruction.
● The arms should not come into contact with
the side runnin
g boards or other parts of the
vehicle. Caring for and cleaning the ve-
hic
le e

xterior
Introduction Regular maintenance and washing help to
m
aint
ain the

value of the vehicle. This may
also be one of the requirements for acknowl- edging warranty claims in the event of body-
work c

orrosion or paint defects.
Products suitable for the care of your vehicle
are available at any technical service. WARNING
Car-care products may be toxic and hazard-
ous. If c

ar care products are not suitable or
are used inappropriately, this could result in
accident, serious injury, burns or intoxica-
tion.
● Car care products must always be stored in
the original
container which should be kept
closed.
● Observe information provided by the manu-
factur
er.
● To prevent confusion, never store car care
products
in empty food cans, bottles or other
containers.
● Keep all care products out of reach of chil-
dren.
● Harmfu

l vapours may be produced when us-
ing car c
are products. Therefore, care prod-
ucts should only be used in well-ventilated
spaces or in the open air.
● Never use fuel, turpentine, engine oil, ace-
tone or any
other volatile liquid to wash,
clean or care for the vehicle. These are toxic
and highly flammable. WARNING
Inappropriate care and cleaning of vehicle
component s

may effect the vehicle safety
equipment, increasing the risk of severe in-
jury.
● Vehicle components should only be
cle
aned and maintained in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
● Only use approved or recommended care
products. CAUTION
Cleaning products which contain solvents will
dam ag

e the material. For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle in areas allocated for
this p

urpose, to prevent dirty water which
may be contaminated by oil, grease or fuel,
from entering the drains. In some places,
even washing it outside the planned areas is
banned. For the sake of the environment
Where possible, always use products which
re s

pect the environment. For the sake of the environment
The remains of car care products should not
be dis po

sed of with ordinary household170

Advice
WARNING
The use of worn or damaged wheel rims could
mak e driv
ing more dangerous and result in
serious accidents and damage.
● Only wheel rims which have been approved
for use w
ith your vehicle should be used.
● Inspect wheel rims regularly for damage
and repl
ace as required. WARNING
If the bolted joints of wheel rims with bolted
ring trims ar

e not correctly tightened or loos-
ened, this could result in serious accident.
● Never loosen the bolted joints of wheel
rims with bo
lted ring trims.
● Any work relating to wheel rims with bolted
rims shoul
d be carried out at specialised
workshop. SEAT recommends taking your car
in for technical service. Note
A SEAT Service Centre should be consulted to
find out whether wheel s

or tyres of different
sizes to those originally fitted by SEAT can be
fitted, and to find out about the combinations
allowed between the front axle (axle 1) and
the rear axle (axle 2). Replacement of wheel rims and new
ty
r
e

s New tyres
● When tyres are new, drive with extreme
caution f or the fir

st 600 km, as all tyres need
to be run-in. Tyres which have not been run
in do not have such good grip or ››› brak-
ing c ap

acity ››› .
● All four wheels must be fitted with radial
tyr e

s of the same type, size (rolling circumfer-
ence) and the same tread pattern.
● The tread depth of new tyres may vary, ac-
cor din

g to the type and make of tyre and the
tread pattern.
Replacing tyres
● Where possible, always replace both
wheels on an ax
le (both wheels on the front
axle or both wheels on the rear axle) ››› .
● Only replace used tyres with those author-
i sed b
y

SEAT for the corresponding type vehi-
cle. Pay special attention to size, diameter,
and maximum load and speed capacity.
● Never use tyres which are larger than SEAT
appro
ved tyres. If the tyres are too big, they
may knock or rub against the chassis or other
components, resulting in damage. WARNING
New tyres do not give maximum grip and will
not h av

e reached their maximum braking ca-
pacity to start with, and therefore need run-
ning in.
● To prevent accidents and major damage,
extreme c
aution should be taken for the first
600 km. WARNING
There should be adequate space between the
tyr e

s and the vehicle in accordance with the
vehicle design. If this is not the case, the
tyres may rub against parts of the running
gear, chassis or brake lines, leading to faults
in the brake system or to tread detachment,
and the risk of burst tyres.
● The true tyre dimension should not be
great
er than the dimensions of tyres manu-
factured and approved by SEAT and should
not rub against parts of the vehicle. Note
Although tyres may be shown as being the
same s iz

e, the true dimensions of different
types of tyre may vary with respect to the
nominal size, or tread patterns may be differ-
ent. Note
If you use tyres that are approved by SEAT,
you c an be s

ure that the true tyre dimensions202

Advice
Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)Tyre code (example): Meaning
Make, logotypeManufacturer
Product nameName of tyre assigned by manufac-
turer.
P255 / 55 R 18Size:
PPassenger vehicle code.
255Nominal width between
walls, in mm.
55Height/width ratio in %
RTyre type (R indicates "radi-
al").
18Rim diameter in inches
109 HLoad index ››› page 209 and speed
rating ››› page 209.
XLReinforced tyres (“Reinforced”).
M+S or M/S orWinter tyres code (mud and snow
tyres).
RADIAL
TUBELESSRadial tyre without inner tube.
E4 ...E-mark certifying tyre complies with
international legislation followed by
a number denoting the country
granting the authorisation. The au-
thorisation number ( several digits)
is shown below. 12
Tyre code (example): Meaning
DOT BT RA TY5
1709Tyre identification number (TIN a)
,
may be only on interior wall of
wheel) and date of manufacture:
DOTThe tyre complies with the
legal requirements of the
US Department of Trans-
port, responsible for tyre
safety regulations.
BTPlace of manufacture code.
RAInformation about manu-
facturer and tyre size.
TY5Manufacturer's tyre specifi-
cations.
1709Date of manufacture: Week
17 of 2009.
TWIThis identifies the position of the
Tread Wear Indicator ››› page 204.
Made in
GermanyCountry of manufacture.
MAX LOAD
615 KGUS load rating, indicating maximum
permitted load per tyre.
MAX INFLATION
350 KPA
(51 PSI)US limit, indicating maximum per-
mitted tyre pressure.
SIDEWALL 1 PLY
RAYONInformation about tyre wall compo-
nents:
1 layer of rayon (artificial silk).
Tyre code (example): Meaning
TREAD 4 PLIES
1 RAYON +
2 STEEL +
1 NYLONInformation about tread compo-
nents:
In the example, there are 4 layers
below the tread: 1 layer of rayon (ar-
tificial silk), 2 layers of steel rein-
forcement and 1 layer of nylon.
Information for the end consumer concerning the com-
parative values of the established base tyres (standar-
dised test procedures) ››› page 179:
TREADWEAR 220Relative service life of the tyre, with
respect to specific US standard test.
TRACTION ABraking capacity of tyre on wet sur-
face (AA, A, B or C).
TEMPERATURE ATyre temperature resistance at high-
er test speeds (A, B or C).
If the tyre has other markings, these are specific tyre
manufacturer codes or specific national codes, e.g. for
Brazil or China.
a)
The letters TIN refer to the tyre serial number.
Tyres with directional tread pattern
Tyres with directional tread pattern have
been designed to operate best when rotating
in only one direction. An arrow on the tyre
sidewall indicates the direction of rotation on
tyres with directional tread. Always observe
the direction of rotation indicated when
mounting the wheel. This guarantees opti-
mum grip and helps to avoid aquaplaning,
grip, noise and wear.
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Wheels and tyres
If the tyre is mounted in the opposite direc-
tion of r
ot
ation, drive with extreme caution,
as the tyre is no longer being used correctly.
This is of particular importance when the
road surface is wet. Change the tyre as soon
as possible or remount it with the correct di-
rection of rotation.
Tyre load rating
The load rating code indicates the maximum
load in kilogrammes each wheel can carry
(load capacity).
425 kg
462 kg
487 kg
515 kg
545 kg
615 kg
Speed rating
The speed rating indicates the maximum
speed permitted for the tyres. max. 150 km/h (93 mph)
max. 160 km/h (99 mph)
max. 170 km/h (106 mph)
max. 180 km/h (112 mph)
max. 190 km/h (118 mph)
max. 200 km/h (124 mph)
max. 210 km/h (130 mph)
78
81
83
85
87
91
P
Q
R
S
T
U
H max. 240 km/h (149 mph)
max. 240 km/h (149 mph)
max. 270 km/h (168 mph)
m
ax. 300 km/h (186 mph)
Some manufacturers use the letters “ZR” for
tyres with a maximum authorised speed
above 240 km/h. V
Z
W
Y
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Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety