Tyre Control System - Seat Mii 2014 Owner's Manual

Note
The Official Service or a specialist workshop can tell you if your vehicle is
equipped with this system.
Tyre control system* 
1)
The tyre control lamp compares wheel revolutions and, with it, the wheel
diameter of each wheel using the ESC. If the diameter of a wheel changes,
the tyre control lamp  lights up. The wheel diameter changes when:
● Tyre pressure is insufficient.
● The tyre structure is damaged.
● The vehicle is unbalanced because of a load.
● The wheels of one axle are under more pressure (for example, driving
with a trailer or on extreme slopes).
● The vehicle is fitted with snow chains.
1)
Depending on the model version
Safety
Fig. 101 Centre console:
tyre monitor system but-
ton
Operation
● The temporary spare wheel is fitted.
● The wheel on one axle is changed.
Tyre pressure adjustment
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After adjusting tyre pressure or changing one or more wheels, the
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button must be held down, with the ignition on, until an acoustic
signal is heard.
If the wheels are under excessive load (for example, driving with a trailer or
heavy load), the tyre pressure must be increased to the recommended value
for a full load (see the sticker on the inside of the fuel flap). If the tyre moni-
tor system button is pressed down, the new tyre pressures are confirmed.
The tyre pressure control lamp  lights up
If the tyre pressure of a wheel is much lower than the value set by the driver,
then the tyre pressure control lamp ⇒
WARNING
● When the tyre pressure control lamp lights up, reduce speed immedi-
ately and avoid any sudden manoeuvre or braking. Stop when possible,
and check the tyre pressure and status.
● The driver is responsible for maintaining correct tyre pressures. For
this reason, tyre pressure must be regularly checked.
● Under certain circumstances (for example, when driving in a sports-
like style, in winter conditions or on a dirt track) the tyre control lamp
may not work or work with a delay.
Note
If the battery is disconnected, the yellow warning lamp  lights up after
turning the ignition on. This should turn off after a brief journey.
Advice
Driver assistance systems
will light up.
Technical specifications
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