Steering - Seat Mii 2013 Owner's Manual

Steering

Introduction
The power steering* is not hydraulic but electromechanical. The advantage
of this steering system is that it disposes of hydraulic tubes, hydraulic oil,
the pump, filter and other components. The electromechanical system
saves fuel. While a hydraulic system requires oil pressure to be maintained,
electromechanical steering only requires energy when the steering wheel is
turned.
With the electromechanical steering system, the power steering function au-
tomatically adjusts according to the vehicle speed, the steering torque and
the wheel turning angle. The electromechanical steering only works when
the engine is running.
Additional information and warnings:
● Start and stop the engine ⇒ p age 119
● Vehicle battery ⇒ p age 184
● Tow-starting and towing away ⇒ p age 267
WARNING
If the power steering is not working then the steering wheel is much
more difficult to turn and the vehicle more difficult to control.
● The power steering only works when the engine is running.
● Never allow the vehicle to move when the engine is switched off.
● 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.
Vehicle diagram Prior to a journey...
Control and warning lamps
lights up

(red)
(yel-

low)
flashes

(red)
(yel-

low)

While driving Care, cleaning and mainte-
nance
Starting, changing gears, parking
Possible cause Solution
The steering system should be
Electromechanical steering
checked by a Specialised
faulty.
workshop as soon as possible.
The steering system should be
checked by a Specialised
workshop as soon as possible.
If, after restarting the engine
Electromechanical steering
and driving for a short dis-
operation reduced.
tance, the yellow warning light
no longer comes on, it will not
be necessary to take the vehi-
cle to a specialised workshop.
Possible cause Solution
Fault in the steering column  Do not drive on!
electronic lock. Seek professional advice.
Gently turn the steering wheel
Steering column deviation.
to and fro.
Remove the key from the igni-
tion and then switch the igni-
tion back on. If necessary,
check the messages displayed
on the instrument panel dis-
Steering wheel not un-
play.
locked or locked.
Do not drive on, if the steering
column remains locked after
the ignition has been switched
on. You should obtain profes-
sional assistance.
If and when
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Technical Data