2017 Seat Mii brake fluid

Frequently Asked Ques-
tion
sBefore driving
How do you adjust the seat?
››› page 12
How do you adjust the steering wheel? ››› page 14
How do you adjust the exterior mirrors? ››› page 13
How do you turn on the exterior lights? ››› page 21
How does the automatic gearbox selector lever work?
››› page 27
How do you refuel? ››› page 31
How do you activate the windscreen wipers and wind-
screen washer system? ››› page 22
Emergency situations
A warning lamp lights up or flashes. What does this
mean? ››› page 25
Where are the first-aid kit and the warning triangle in
the vehicle? ››› page 70
How do you open the bonnet? ››› page 10
How do you perform a jump start? ››› page 43
Where is the vehicle tool kit located? ››› page 70
How do you repair a tyre with the anti-puncture kit?
››› page 35
How do you change a wheel? ››› page 36
How do you change a fuse? ››› page 34
How do you change a light? ››› page 79
How do you tow a vehicle? ››› page 42
Useful tips
How do you set the time? ››› page 89
When should the vehicle inspection should be per-
formed? ››› page 90
How do you remove the luggage compartment cover?
››› page 125
How do you drive in an economical and environmental-
ly-friendly way? ››› page 149
How do you check and top up the engine oil?
››› page 31
How do you check and top up the engine coolant?
››› page 32
How do you top up the windscreen washer fluid?
››› page 33
How do you check and top up the brake fluid?
››› page 33
How do you check and adjust tyre pressure values?
››› page 203
Vehicle washing tips ››› page 171
Functions of interest
How does the START-STOP system work? ››› page 160
What parking assistants are available? ››› page 153
How does tyre pressure monitoring work? ››› page 206
Interior lighting ››› page 22

Table of Contents
Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Accessories, replacement of parts and modifi-
c ation
s
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior . . . 170
Caring for and cleaning the vehicle interior . . . 176
Notes for the user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Technical features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Engine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
4

The essentials
● Re
activ
ating 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 el
erates 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 156
››› page 155 Warning lamps
On the in s
trument

panelThe control and warning lamps are indicators
of
w
arnin

gs, ››› , faults
››
› or certain func-
tion s.
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. 
Handbrake applied.
›››
page
135   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 tempera-
ture is too high or
there is a fault in the liquid coolant
system.
››› page
192
flashes: engine coolant system
faulty.››› page
192  
Do not continue driving!
Engine oil pressure too low.››› page
189 

lights up or flashes:  Do not con-
tinue driving!
Fault in the steering.››› page
147 
On the instrument panel: driver or
passenger has not fastened seat
belt.›››
page
52 
Faulty generator.›››
page
196
Vehicles with the Start-Stop sys-
tem: it is necessary to start the en-
gine manually.››› page
160 
it lights up:
ESC* faulty or switched
off by the system. ALTERNATIVELY:
flashes: ESC* or ASR regulating.
››› page
135 it lights up:
Traction Control* faulty
or switched off by the system. AL-
TERNATIVELY:
flashes: Traction Control* regulator
operating. 
ABS faulty or does not work.

Rear fog light switched on.›››
page
103 
lights up or flashes:
fault in the
emission control system.››› page
151 
Fault in engine management.


lights up or flashes: fault in the
steering system.››› page
147 
Fuel tank almost empty.›››
page
183 
The natural gas tank is almost
empty.›››
page
183 
Fault in airbag system and seat
belt tensioners.›››
page
58 
Tyre pressure* too low›››
page
206 
Left or right turn signal.›››
page
103
Hazard warning lights on.››› page
70» 25

The essentials
Brake fluid Fig. 43
Engine compartment: brake fluid res-
er v
oir c
ap. The brake fluid reservoir is located in the en-
gine c
omp
ar

tment.
The level should be between the  and 
marks. If it is below , please visit a Techni-
cal Service.

››› in Checking the brake fluid level on
page 195
››› page 194 Windscreen washer
Fig. 44
In the engine compartment: wind-
s c
r

een washer reservoir top. The windscreen washer reservoir is located in
the en
gine c
omp

artment.
To top up, mix water with a product recom-
mended by SEAT.
In cold temperatures, add anti-freeze for the
windshield cleaner.

››› in Checking and topping up the
windscreen washer reservoir with water
on page 196
››› page 195 Battery
The battery is located in the engine compart-
ment. It
doe

s not require maintenance. It is
checked as part of the Inspection Service.

››› in Introduction on page 196
››› page 196 33

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 142.
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 160. 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
may engage and lock the steering wheel mak-
ing the
v
ehicle impossible to control.
● Always park your vehicle so that no part of
the exhau
st system can come in contact with
flammable materials (such as wood, leaves,
dried grass, spilled fuel, etc.).
● Always apply the handbrake when you
leav
e your vehicle and when you park.
● Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the v
ehicle. They could release the
electronic parking brake, activate the selec-
tor lever or gear stick and start the vehicle
moving. This could result in a serious acci-
dent.
● Always take all the keys with you whenever
you le
ave the vehicle. The engine could acci-
dentally be started and electrical equipment
such as the windows could accidentally be
operated resulting in serious injury.
● 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. CAUTION
● Spec i

al care should be taken when parking
in areas with high kerbs or fixed barriers. Ob-
jects protruding from the ground may dam- age the bumper or other parts of the vehicle
during m
anoeu

vres. To avoid damage, stop
before the wheels touch the barrier or kerb.
● Special attention is required when driving
through entranc
es, over ramps, kerbs or oth-
er objects. The vehicle underbody, bumpers,
mudguards and running gear, and the engine
and exhaust system could be damaged as
you drive over these objects. Control and warning lamps

It lights up
›››
Handbrake applied.››› page 139. 
It lights up
›››
Fault in the brake
system  Do not drive on!
Seek professional advice
››› page 141.
Brake fluid level in-
adequate.  Do not drive on!
Check brake fluid level
››› page 195.
Together with the
ABS control lamp
: ABS and EBV do
not function. 
Do not drive on!
Seek professional advice
››› page 141. 
It lights up
›››
ESC* disconnected
by system.Switching the ignition on and off
If necessary, drive for a short dis-
tance.
Fault in ESC*.Contact a specialised workshop.
Together with the
ABS control lamp
: Fault in the ABS.
Contact a specialised workshop.
The vehicle can be braked with-
out ABS.
The battery has
been reconnected.››› page 196. 
It lights up
›››
Traction Control*
faulty or switched
off by the system.Contact a specialised workshop. 
It lights up
›››
Together with the
ESC* control lamp
: Fault in the ABS.
Contact a specialised workshop.
The vehicle can be braked with-
out ABS.
Together with the
warning lamp :
ABS and EBV do not
function.  Do not drive on!
Seek professional advice
››› page 141. 
Flashes
ESC* or ASR regulat-
ing.Take your foot off the accelera-
tor. Adjust your driving style to
the road conditions. 136

Driving
Flashes
Traction Control*
regulator operating.Take your foot off the accelera-
tor. Adjust your driving style to
the road conditions. Several warning and control lamps light up
for a f
ew sec

onds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds. 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. WARNING
Driving with brakes in bad condition could re-
su lt

in a serious accident.
● If the brake warning lamp  does not
go
out, or if it lights up when driving, the brake
fluid level in the reservoir is too low or there
is a fault in the brake system. Obtain profes-
sional assistance immediately ››› page 194,
Checking the brake fluid level.
● If the brake warning lamp  lights up t
o-
gether with the ABS warning lamp , the
regulation function of the ABS could be mal-
functioning. As a result, the rear wheels can
lock relatively easily when braking. If the rear wheels lock this could result in loss of vehicle
contr
o

l! If possible, reduce your speed and
drive carefully to a specialised workshop
close by to check the brake system. During
the following journey, avoid sudden braking
and manoeuvres.
● If the ABS warning lamp  does not
go out
or if it lights while driving, the ABS is mal-
functioning. The vehicle can only be stopped
using normal braking without ABS. The pro-
tection provided by the ABS is not available.
Visit a specialised workshop as soon as pos-
sible. CAUTION
Failure to heed the warning lamps when they
appe ar m

ay result in faults in the vehicle. Brake assist systems
The assisted braking systems ESC*, ABS,
EB
V
, B

AS, ASR, TC and EDL only operate when
the ignition is switched on. They contribute
significantly to increasing active safety.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)*
ESC* reduces the risk of skidding and increa-
ses the vehicle stability by braking individual
wheels under specific driving conditions.
ESC* detects critical handling situations,
such as understeer, oversteer and wheelspin
on the driven wheels. The system stabilises the vehicle by braking individual wheels or
by r

educing the engine torque.
The ESC* has limits. It is important to realise
that ESC* is also subject to the laws of phys-
ics. ESC* will not be able to deal with all sit-
uations with which drivers may be faced. For
example, if the road surface changes sudden-
ly then ESC* will not be useful in all cases. If
the vehicle suddenly enters a section cov-
ered by water, mud or snow then ESC* will
not provide assistance in the same way as on
dry ground. If the vehicle loses its grip on the
ground and moves on a film of water (“aqua-
planing”), the ESC* will not be able to help
the driver control the vehicle due to the loss
of adherence with the road surface prevent-
ing braking and steering. If the vehicle is
driven through series of bends at high
speed, the ESC* will not always be as effec-
tive: the vehicle reaction to aggressive driv-
ing is not the same as at reduced speeds.
Adjust your speed and driving style to suit
visibility, and weather, road and traffic condi-
tions. ESC* cannot push the limits of the laws
of physics; improve the transmission availa-
ble or maintain the vehicle on the road if a
lack of driver attention creates an inevitable
situation. Otherwise, ESC* assists in main-
taining vehicle control in extreme situations
and uses the movements of the steering
made by the driver to maintain the vehicle
moving in the desired direction. If the vehicle
is driven at such a speed that it will leave the »
137
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Operation
Catalytic converter The catalytic converter permits the subse-
quent tr
e
atment of the exhaust gases thus
reducing contaminating gas emissions. To
ensure a longer working life for the exhaust
system and catalytic converter in a petrol en-
gine:
● Always use unleaded petrol.
● Never run the fuel tank completely dry.
● Do not top up with too much engine oil
›››
page 189.
● Do not tow-start the vehicle; use the starter
cab l

es ›››
 page 43.
If you should notice misfiring, uneven run-
ning or loss of power when the car is moving,
reduce speed immediately. Have the car in-
spected by a specialised workshop. If this
happens, unburnt fuel can enter the exhaust
system and escape into the atmosphere. The
catalytic converter can also be damaged by
overheating. For the sake of the environment
Even when the emission control system is
work in

g perfectly, there may be a smell of
sulphur under certain conditions. This de-
pends on the sulphur content of the fuel
used. Driving tips
Driv in
g abr

oad In some countries, certain safety regulations
and requir
ements

are in force relating to ex-
haust gas emissions, which differ from the
technical characteristics of the vehicle. Be-
fore travelling abroad, SEAT recommends you
consult a technical service about the legal re-
quirements and the following points:
● Does the vehicle need technical modifica-
tions f

or driving abroad, for example, adjust-
ment of the headlamps?
● Does the vehicle have all the tools, diag-
nostic
s equipment and spare parts required
for inspections and repairs?
● Are there any SEAT dealers in the destina-
tion countr
y?
● For petrol vehicles: Is unleaded petrol avail-
able at
the right octane rating?
● For diesel engines: is diesel fuel available
with a low s
ulphur content?
● Are a suitable engine oil ( ›››

page 189) and
other engine fluids complying with SEAT
specifications available in the destination
country?
● Are special tyres required in the destination
countr
y? CAUTION
SEAT does not accept liability for any damage
to the v

ehicle due to the use of a lower quali-
ty fuel, an inadequate service or the non-
availability of genuine spare parts. Driving through flooded roadways
To prevent damage to the vehicle when driv-
ing thr
ough w

ater, for example, along a floo-
ded road, please observe the following:
● Check the depth of the water before enter-
ing the flooded z

one. The water should never
come above the lower edge of the bodywork
››› .
● Do not drive faster than a pedestrian.
● Do not stop in the water, use reverse gear
or sw it
c

h off the engine.
● Oncoming traffic will cause waves which
raise the l
evel of the water, making it difficult
to cross the water.
● Disconnect the Start-Stop system whenever
cro
ssing water. WARNING
When driving through water, mud, melted
sno w

, etc., please remember that due to
damp or frozen brake discs and shoes in win-
ter, the braking effect may be delayed, there-
fore the required braking distance is greater. 152