Seat Mii. Service Manual

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General instrument panel

Operation

General instrument panel

Instrument panel

Key to

Fig. 94

Interior door release lever

. . . . . . . . .

Turn switch for adjusting the exteri-
or mirrors

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

111

–

Exterior mirror adjustment     

–

Heated exterior mirrors 

Air outlets

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

130

Lever for

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

103

–

Turn signals  and main beam
headlights 

–

Cruise control system (CCS)  –


–  – /+ – /-

. . . . . . .

155

Steering wheel with horn and

–

Driver airbag

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dash panel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

88, 24

Windscreen wiper/ windscreen
wash lever

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

108

–

Windscreen wipers

–

Rear window wiper

–

Lever with buttons for controlling
the SEAT information system - ,


/

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Controls for:

–

Start-Stop system button 

. . .

161

–

Rear window heating button 

. .

130

–

Left seat heating controls 

. . . . .

113

Switches for:

–

Heating and ventilation system

130

–

Manual air conditioning

. . . . . . . . .

130

–

Climatronic

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

130

Radio (factory fitted)

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Booklet Ra-

dio

Controls for:

–

Hazard warning lights switch


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

–

Passenger front airbag off warn-
ing lamp     

. .

–

Right seat heating controls 
or rear window heating button 
(alternative position)

. . . . . . . . . . .

113, 130

Storage compartment with drink
holder in the centre console

. . . . . . .

120

Handle of the storage compartment
or storage compartment open

. . .

116

In the side of the dash panel: Key
switch for switching off the front
passenger airbag

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Position of passenger front airbag
on the dash panel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ashtray*

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

120

12 volt socket or cigarette light-
er*

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

121, 120

Lever for:

–

Manual gearbox

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

145

–

Automatic gearbox

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

145

Handbrake

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

137

Button for:

–

City Safety Assist function




. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

156

Ignition lock

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

135

Pedals

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

143

Storage compartment

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

116

Steering column adjustment lev-
er

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Open bonnet lever

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

186

Headlight range control 

. . . . . . . .

103

Light switch 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

103

Central lock button   

. . . . . . . . . .

Knobs to operate the front electric
windows 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

According to version

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Operation

Instruments

View of instrument panel

Fig. 95

Instrument panel, on dash panel: variant 1 (A) and variant 2 (B).

Details of the instruments

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Fig. 95

Speedometer. Depending on the
vehicle in km/h or in mph.
Displays on the screen.

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Reset knob for trip recorder (

trip

–

Press the button

0.0/SET

briefly to

switch the trip odometer and od-
ometer.

–

Press the

0.0/SET

for 5 seconds to

reset the odometer to zero and,
where necessary, other indicators
on the multifunction display.

. . . .

Fuel reserve display.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

182

Revolution counter (with the engine
running, in thousands of revolu-
tions per minute).
The beginning of the red zone of
the revolution counter indicates the

maximum speed in any gear after
running-in and with the engine hot.
However, it is advisable to change
up a gear or move the selector lever
to

D (or lift your foot off the acceler-

ator) before the needle reaches the
red zone

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Clock set button.

–

If necessary, change the time dis-
play by pressing the top and

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General instrument panel

bottom buttons of the rocker
switch

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

Fig. 33

–

Press the button



to change

the hour, so that it is flashing.

–

To continue setting the time,
press button

0.0/SET

. Hold button

down to scroll through the num-
bers quickly.

–

Press the



button again to

change the minutes, so that it
flashes.

–

To continue setting the time,
press button

0.0/SET

. Hold button

down to scroll through the num-
bers quickly.

–

Press button



again to end the

clock setting.

CAUTION

●

When the engine is cold, avoid high revs

and heavy acceleration and do not make the
engine work hard.

●

To prevent damage to the engine, the revo-

lution counter needle should only remain in
the red zone for a short period of time.

For the sake of the environment

Changing up a gear in time reduces fuel con-
sumption and noise.

Indications on the display

A variety of information can be viewed on the
instrument panel display

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Fig. 95

, de-

pending on the vehicle equipment:

●

Warning and information messages.

●

Odometer.

●

Time.

●

Outside temperature.

●

Selector lever positions

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page 143

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Recommended gear (manual gearbox)

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page 143

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Multifunction display (MFI)

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

page 22

●

Service interval display

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page 90

●

Start-Stop system status display

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page 161

●

Fuel gauge

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page 182

●

Seat belt status display for rear seats

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page 52

Warning and information messages
The system runs a check on certain compo-
nents and functions when the ignition is
switched on and while the vehicle is moving.
Faults in the operation are displayed on the
screen using red and yellow symbols on the
instrument panel display (

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

page 24

)

and, in some cases, with audible warnings.
The display may vary according to the type of
instrument panel fitted.

Priority 1 warning (red symbols)

Symbol flashing or lit; partly combined with audible
warnings.



Stop the vehicle! It is dangerous

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Check the function that is faulty and repair it. If necessa-
ry, request assistance from specialised personnel.

Priority 2 warning (yellow symbols)

Symbol flashing or lit; partly combined with audible
warnings.
A faulty function, or fluids which are below the correct
levels may cause damage to the vehicle!

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Check the faulty function as soon as possible. If neces-
sary, request assistance from specialised personnel.

Odometer
The odometer registers the total distance
travelled by the car.

The odometer (

trip

) shows the distance

travelled since the last odometer reset. The
last figure indicates 100 m.

Outside temperature indicator!
When the outside temperature is below +4 °C
(+39 °F), the symbol “ice crystal” (warning of
risk of freezing) is also displayed next to the
temperature. At first this symbol flashes and
then it remains lit until the outside tempera-
ture rises above +6 °C (+43 °F)

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When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at
very low speeds, the temperature displayed
may be slightly higher than the actual

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outside temperature as a result of heat com-
ing from the engine.

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

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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

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Start-Stop system status display
The instrument panel display shows informa-
tion on the current status

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WARNING

If the warning lamps are ignored, the vehicle
may 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 driver 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 that 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
freezing, some roads and bridges may be icy.

●

At outside temperatures above +4°C

(+39°F), even when the “ice crystal 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
appear may result in faults in the vehicle.

Note

●

Different 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 symbols 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-
strument panel display

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Fig. 95

SEAT distinguishes 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

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Operation

Opening and closing

Vehicle key set

Remote control vehicle key*

Fig. 96

Remote control key

Remote control key
With the vehicle key the vehicle may be
locked or unlocked remotely

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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

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or the bat-

tery changed

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Different keys belonging to the vehicle may
be used.

Folding the key shaft in and out
When the button is pressed

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Fig. 96

, the

key shaft 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

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WARNING

Careless or incorrect use of vehicle keys may
result in severe injury and accident.

●

Always take all the keys with you whenever

you leave the vehicle. Children and unauthor-
ised individuals could lock the doors or the

boot hatch, start the engine or turn on the ig-
nition, activating electrical 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 vehicle 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
components. Protect them from damage, im-
pacts and humidity.

Note

●

Only use 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 by overlapping radio signals
around the vehicle working in the same range

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of frequencies (for example, radio
transmitters, mobile telephones).

●

Obstacles between the remote control and

the vehicle, bad weather conditions and
draining batteries can considerably reduce
the range of the remote control.

●

If the buttons of the vehicle key are press-

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Fig. 96

or one of the central locking but-

tons

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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
key

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Fig. 97

Duplicate keys
To obtain a spare key and other vehicle keys,
the vehicle chassis number is required.

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 control lamp flashes

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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 control lamp does not light upon
pushing a button, the vehicle key batteries
must be changed

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Replacing the battery

Fig. 99

Vehicle key: battery compartment cov-

Fig. 100

Vehicle key: removing the battery

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Operation

SEAT recommend having the batteries
changed 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

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page 92

●

Remove the cover from the back of the ve-

hicle key

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Fig. 99

in the direction of the ar-

row

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●

Extract the battery from the compartment

using a suitable thin object

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Fig. 100

●

Place the new battery in the compartment,

pressing in the direction of the arrow as
shown

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Fig. 100

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●

Fit the battery compartment cover, pressing

in the direction of the arrow as shown

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Fig. 99

until it clicks into place.

CAUTION

●

If the battery is not changed correctly, the

vehicle key may be damaged.

●

Use of unsuitable batteries may damage

the vehicle 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 is correct.

For the sake of the environment

Please dispose of your used batteries correct-
ly and with respect for the environment.

Synchronising the vehicle key

If the button



is pressed frequently outside

of the vehicle 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

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Press the button



on the vehicle key. For

this, it must remain with the vehicle.

●

Open the vehicle within one minute using

the key shaft.

●

Turn on the ignition using the vehicle key.

The key has been synchronised.

●

If necessary, fit the cap.

Central locking* and locking
system

Introduction

Read the additional information carefully

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page 8

Central locking functions correctly when all
the doors and the rear 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 may cause serious injuries.

●

The central locking system will lock all

doors. A vehicle 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 vehicle. 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-

atures 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.

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Description of the central locking sys-
tem

The central locking system allows all doors
and the rear lid to be locked and unlocked
centrally.

●

From outside, using the vehicle key.

●

From inside, by pushing the central locking

button

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The central locking system can be activated
or deactivated at a specialised workshop.

In case of a vehicle key fault or central lock-
ing system fault, all doors can be locked or
unlocked manually.

Locking the vehicle after the airbags have
been deployed
If the airbags are deployed due to an acci-
dent, the vehicle will be automatically and
completely unlocked. Depending on the
amount of damage, it can be locked follow-
ing an accident in the following ways:

Function

Necessary operations

Lock the vehicle,
by pushing the
central locking
button:

– Turn off the ignition and turn it on
again.
– Push the central locking button



Function

Necessary operations

Use the key to
lock the vehicle:

– Turn off the ignition and turn it on
again.
OR: Remove the key from the igni-
tion.
– Open any door just once.
– Lock the vehicle with the key.

Note

If the buttons of the vehicle key are pressed

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or one of the central locking but-

tons

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Fig. 103

is pressed repeatedly in

short succession, the central locking briefly
disconnects as protection against overload-
ing. In this case, the vehicle remains un-
locked for about 30 seconds. If neither the
door or the boot is opened during this time,
the vehicle will then automatically lock.

Unlocking and locking the vehicle
from outside

Fig. 101

Buttons on the vehicle key

Fig. 102

Vehicle mechanical key

Central locking

Function

Handling the buttons on the
vehicle

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Fig. 101

Unlocking the
vehicle.

Press button



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Function

Handling the buttons on the
vehicle

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Fig. 101

Lock the vehi-
cle.

Press button



Unlocking the
rear lid.

Press button



Locking the rear
lid.

Press button



Function

Handling the vehicle key

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Fig. 101

in the lock cylinder

or with the vehicle mechanical
key

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Fig. 102

Unlocking the
vehicle.

Insert the vehicle key into the lock
cylinder of the driver door and turn
the key

in an anticlockwise direc-

tion.

Lock the vehicle.

Insert the vehicle key into the lock
cylinder of the driver door and turn
the key

in a clockwise direction.

Unlocking the
rear lid.

Insert the vehicle key into the lock
cylinder of the driver door and turn
the key

in an anticlockwise direc-

tion.

Locking the rear
lid.

Insert the vehicle key into the lock
cylinder of the driver door and turn
the key

in a clockwise direction.

Please note: depending on the operation of
the central locking feature set by a special-
ised workshop, in order to unlock all the

doors and the rear lid, press the button



twice.

The vehicle key only locks and unlocks the
vehicle if it is within range of the vehicle and
if the battery has enough power.

●

Upon locking the vehicle, all turn signals

will flash once in confirmation.

●

Upon unlocking the vehicle, all turn signals

will flash twice in confirmation.

If the turn signals do not flash in confirma-
tion, at least one of the doors or the rear lid
has been left unlocked.

If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot
be locked with the key. If you unlock the vehi-
cle without opening any doors or the rear lid,
it will lock again automatically after a few
seconds. This function prevents the vehicle
from remaining unlocked if the unlocking
button is pressed by mistake.

Mechanical locking

Function

Using the vehicle's mechani-
cal key

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Fig. 102

in the lock

cylinder

Locking the driv-
er door manually.

To unlock, insert the vehicle key in-
to the lock cylinder of the driver
door and turn the key

in an anti-

clockwise direction.

To lock, insert the vehicle key into
the lock cylinder of the driver door
and turn the key

in a clockwise di-

rection.

Locking and un-
locking the rear
lid.

To unlock, insert the vehicle key in-
to the lock cylinder of the driver
door and turn the key

in an anti-

clockwise direction.

To lock, insert the vehicle key into
the lock cylinder of the driver door
and turn the key

in a clockwise di-

rection.

If the driver's door is open, it cannot be
locked with the vehicle key.

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Opening and closing

Locking or unlocking the vehicle from
the inside

Fig. 103

In the driver door: central locking

button

Fig. 104

In the passenger door: door handle

for mechanical locking.

Central locking

Push the button

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Fig. 103



Unlocking the vehicle.



Locking the vehicle.

The central locking button is still operative
when the ignition is switched off.

If the vehicle has been locked with the vehi-
cle key, the central locking button does not
operate.

Please note the following when you use the
central locking button to lock your vehicle:

●

The "Safe" security system

will not activate

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●

It will not be possible to open the doors or

the rear lid from the outside. This may offer
extra safety, for example when stopped at
traffic lights.

●

The doors can be opened and unlocked in-

dividually from the inside by pulling the in-
side door handle. If necessary, pull the door
release lever twice.

●

The driver door cannot be locked when

open. This avoids locking the vehicle key in-
side the vehicle when there is nobody inside.

Mechanical locking
The doors are locked by pressing the door
lever, so that the red mark becomes visible

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Fig. 104

To unlock a door, pull its corresponding door
lever.

If the vehicle becomes locked, take note of
the following:

●

The "Safe" security system

will not activate

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●

It will not be possible to open the doors

from the outside, when stopped at traffic
lights for example.

●

The doors can be opened and unlocked in-

dividually from the inside by pulling the in-
side door handle.

●

The driver door cannot be locked using the

central locking system when it is still open.
This avoids locking the vehicle key inside the
vehicle when there is nobody inside.

“Safe” security system*

Function

Necessary operations

Locks the vehicle with
the "Safe" security sys-
tem.

Press the



button once on

the vehicle key.

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Operation

Function

Necessary operations

Locks the vehicle with-
out the "Safe" security
system.

Press the



button twice on

the vehicle key.

Press the central locking but-
ton



on the driver door

once.

When the vehicle is locked, the "Safe" securi-
ty system deactivates the door handles, mak-
ing the vehicle difficult to open. The doors
cannot be opened from inside

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Upon switching off the ignition, the instru-
ment panel display will show that the “dead-
lock” is activated or (

SAFELOCK

SAFE-

LOCK

When the deadlock is switched off:

●

The vehicle can be opened and unlocked

from the inside using an inside door handle.

Control lamp on the driver door

When the vehicle is
locked:

Meaning

The red LED flashes for ap-
proximately 2 seconds at
short intervals and then more
slowly.

The "Safe" security
system is switched on.

The red LED flashes for about
two seconds then turns off. Af-
ter 30 seconds, the LED flash-
es again.

The "Safe" security
system is switched off.

When the vehicle is
locked:

Meaning

The red LED flashes for about
two seconds at short inter-
vals. Subsequently, the light
will remain switched on for
about. 30 seconds.

There is a fault in the
locking system. Con-
tact a specialised
workshop.

WARNING

Careless use of the "Safe" security system
can cause serious injury.

●

Never leave anybody inside the vehicle if it

has been locked using the key. When the
"Safe" security system is activated, doors
cannot be opened from the inside!

●

When the doors are locked, it is difficult to

get to passengers in the vehicle interior in
case of an emergency. Passengers could re-
main trapped inside and unable to unlock the
doors in case of an emergency.

Doors

Introduction

WARNING

If a door is not correctly closed, it could open
unexpectedly when driving and cause serious
injuries.

●

Always stop immediately and close the

door.

●

When closing, ensure that the door has

closed correctly. A closed door should be
flush with the corresponding parts of the
bodywork.

●

Open and close doors only when nobody is

in the way of the door.

WARNING

A door held open by its retainer could be
blown closed by the wind or close if the vehi-
cle is on a hill, causing injury.

●

When opening and closing doors, always

use the door handle.

Childproof lock

Fig. 105

Childproof lock on the left hand side

door

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Opening and closing

The childproof lock prevents the rear doors
from being opened from the inside. This sys-
tem prevents minors from opening a door ac-
cidentally while the vehicle is running.

This function is independent of the vehicle
electronic opening and locking systems. It
only affects rear doors. It can only be activa-
ted and deactivated manually, as described
below:

Activating the childproof lock

–

Unlock the vehicle and open the door in
which you wish to activate the childproof
lock.

–

With the door open, rotate the groove in
the door using the ignition key, anti-clock-
wise for the left-hand side doors

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Fig. 105

and clockwise for the right-hand side
doors.

Deactivating the childproof lock

–

Unlock the vehicle and open the door
whose childproof lock you want to deacti-
vate.

–

With the door open, rotate the groove in
the door using the ignition key, anti-clock-
wise for the right-hand side doors, and
clockwise for the left-hand side doors

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Fig. 105

Once the childproof lock is activated, the
door can only be opened from the outside.

The childproof lock can be activated or deac-
tivated by inserting the key in the groove
when the door is open, as described above.

Rear lid

Introduction

WARNING

Careless and unsuitable locking, opening and
closing of the rear lid can cause accidents
and serious injury.

●

Open and close the rear lid only when no-

body is in the way.

●

Do not close the rear lid by pushing it down

with your hand on the rear window. This
could break and cause injury.

●

Ensure the rear lid is locked after closing,

otherwise, it may open unexpectedly while
driving. A closed rear lid should be flush with
the corresponding parts of the bodywork.

●

Always keep the rear lid closed while driv-

ing to avoid toxic gases entering the vehicle
interior.

●

Do not open the rear lid when there is a

load installed, for example a carrier system.
Likewise, the boot hatch cannot be opened
when a load is attached to it, for example bi-
cycles. An open rear lid could close itself if
there is an additional weight on it. If necessa-

ry, press down on the rear lid and remove the
load.

●

Close and lock both the rear lid and all the

other doors when you are not using the vehi-
cle. Ensure that nobody remains inside the
vehicle.

●

Never allow children to play inside or

around the vehicle without supervision, espe-
cially if the rear lid is open. Children could
enter the luggage compartment, close the
rear lid and become trapped. Depending on
the time of the year, temperatures inside a
locked and closed vehicle can be extremely
high or extremely low resulting in serious in-
juries and illness or even death, particularly
for young children.

●

Never leave children or disabled people

alone in the vehicle. If the vehicle key or the
central locking button is used, they may be
locked in the vehicle.

CAUTION

Before opening the rear lid, ensure that there
is sufficient free space to open and close it,
for example if you are in a garage.

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Operation

Opening the rear lid

Fig. 106

On the vehicle key: button to unlock

and open the boot hatch.

Read the additional information carefully

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If bicycles are attached to a rack on the boot
hatch, for example, in some cases, it may not
open automatically

›››

. Remove the load

from the carrier and support the open rear
lid.

Opening with central locking

●

Press the button



on the vehicle key

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Fig. 106

for about one second to unlock

the boot hatch.

●

OR: Press the button



on the vehicle key

until the rear lid opens automatically several
centimetres.

●

Opening the rear lid with the button.

Opening with the vehicle mechanical key

●

Insert the vehicle key into the lock cylinder

of the driver door and turn the key

in an anti-

clockwise direction

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page 94

●

Opening the rear lid with the button.

WARNING

Unsuitable or careless unlocking and opening
of the rear lid could cause serious injuries.

●

If there is a loaded luggage carrier on the

rear lid, it could be unlocked or open but not
recognised as such. An unlocked or open rear
lid could open unexpectedly while driving.

Note

At outside temperatures of less than 0 °C
(+32 °F), the pressurised gas struts cannot
always automatically lift the rear lid. In this
case, open the rear lid manually.

Closing the rear lid

Fig. 107

Rear lid open: hand grip

Closing the rear lid

●

Grab the handgrip inside the rear lid

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Fig. 107

(arrow).

●

Push the rear lid downwards until it locks

into place in the lock.

●

Ensure that it is correctly closed by pulling

on it firmly.

Locking the rear lid with central locking*
If you unlock the vehicle without opening any
doors or the rear lid, it will lock again auto-
matically after about 30 seconds. This func-
tion prevents the vehicle from remaining un-
locked if the unlocking button is pressed by
mistake.

Locking is only possible when the rear lid is
correctly and fully closed.

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Seat Mii. Service Manual - part 6