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Changing engine oil

• Never pour oil down drains or into the ground.

• Use a suitable container when draining the used oil. It has to be large

The engine oil must be changed at the intervals given in the

enough to hold all the engine oil.

service schedule.

We recommend that you have the engine oil changed by an Authorised

Service Centre.

Coolant

The oil change intervals are shown in the Maintenance Programme.

Coolant specifications

WARNING

Coolant is a mixture of water and at least 40% coolant addi-

Only change the oil yourself if you have the specialist knowledge required!

tive.

• Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings

⇒ page 175, “Safety instructions on working in the engine compartment”.

The cooling system must be filled with a mixture of water and at least 40 % of

• Wait for the engine to cool down. Hot oil may cause burn injuries.

our coolant additive G 12+ or an additive with the specification TT-VW 774 F

(it is dyed purple). This mixture gives the necessary frost protection down to

• Wear eye protection to avoid injuries caused by splashes of oil.

-25^°C and protects the alloy parts of the cooling system against corrosion. It

• When removing the oil drain plug with your fingers, keep your arm hori-

also prevents scaling and raises the boiling point of the coolant.

zontal to help prevent oil from running down your arm.

The concentration of coolant must always be at least 40% - even if frost

• Wash your skin thoroughly if it comes into contact with engine oil.

protection is not required.

• Engine oil is poisonous! Used oil must be stored in a safe place out of

the reach of children until it is disposed of.

If greater frost protection is required in very cold climates, the proportion of

the antifreeze additive G 12+ can be increased. However, the percentage of

coolant additives should not exceed 60%, as this would reduce the frost

Caution

protection. It would also reduce the cooling effect. A mixture with 60%

No additives should be used with engine oil. This could result in engine

coolant additive will give frost protection to approx. -40^°C.

damage. Any damage caused by the use of such additives would not be

covered by the factory warranty.

WARNING

• The coolant additive is toxic. There is a toxic risk. Always keep the

For the sake of the environment

coolant additive in the original container which should be stored out of the

• Because of the disposal problems, the necessary special tools and

reach of children. The same applies to coolant which you have drained off.

specialist knowledge required, we recommend that you have the engine oil

and filter changed by an Authorised Service Centre.

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Checking the coolant level and topping up 

WARNING (continued)

• The coolant additive G 12+ must be added in sufficient quantities to

The correct coolant level is important for fault-free func-

provide anti-freeze protection at the coldest ambient temperatures that

tioning of the engine cooling system.

can be expected. At extremely cold ambient temperatures, the coolant

could freeze, causing the vehicle to breakdown. As the heater would also

not work in this situation, there is a risk of suffering exposure!

Caution

• Other additives may give considerably inferior corrosion protection. The

resulting corrosion in the cooling system can lead to a loss of coolant,

causing serious damage to the engine.

• The coolant additive G 12+ (purple) can be mixed with the additive G 12

(red) or G 11. Never mix G12 (red colour) with G 11.

Fig. 125 In the engine

compartment: Coolant

expansion tank cap

Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings ⇒

“Safety instructions on working in the engine compartment” on

page 175.

Opening the coolant expansion tank

- Switch off the engine and allow it to cool.

- To prevent scalding, cover the cap on the expansion tank with a

thick cloth and carefully unscrew the cap ⇒

Checking coolant level

- Look into the open coolant expansion tank and read off the

coolant level.

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– If the level is underneath the “MIN” mark, top up with coolant.

WARNING (continued)

Topping up coolant

• When the engine is warm or hot, the cooling system is pressurised! Do

not unscrew the cap on the expansion tank when the engine is hot. This is

- Only use new coolant.

a burn injury risk.

- Do not fill above the “MAX” mark.

Caution

Closing the coolant expansion tank

•

When mixed with other additives the colour of G 12 will change to brown.

- Screw the cap on again tightly.

If this occurs you should have the coolant changed immediately. Failure to do

so will result in engine damage!

The position of the coolant expansion reservoir is shown in the corresponding

• If a lot of coolant has been lost, wait for the engine to cool down before

engine compartment diagram ⇒ page 232.

putting in cold coolant. This avoids damaging the engine. Large coolant

losses are an indication of leaks in the cooling system. See a specialised

Make sure that the coolant meets the required specifications ⇒ page 182.

Do not use a different type of additive if coolant additive G 12+, is not avail-

workshop immediately and have the cooling system checked. Otherwise,

there is a risk of engine damage.

able. In this case use only water and bring the coolant concentration back up

to the correct level as soon as possible by putting in the specified additive

⇒ page 182.

Always top up with new coolant.

Do not fill above the “MAX” mark. Otherwise the excess coolant will be forced

out of the cooling system when the engine is hot.

The coolant additive G 12+ (dyed purple) may be mixed with G 12 (dyed red)

and also with G 11.

WARNING

Any work carried out in the engine compartment or on the engine must be

carried out cautiously.

• When working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety

warnings ⇒ page 175

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Washer fluid and windscreen wiper blades

WARNING

Any work carried out in the engine compartment or on the engine must be

Topping up washer fluid 

carried out cautiously.

• When working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety

The water for cleaning the windscreen should always be

warnings ⇒ page 175.

mixed with washer fluid.

Caution

• Never put radiator anti-freeze or other additives into the windscreen

washer fluid.

• Always use approved windscreen cleansing products diluted as per

instructions. If you use other washer fluids or soap solutions, the tiny holes

in the fan-shaped nozzles could become blocked.

Fig. 126 In the engine

compartment: Cap of

windscreen washer fluid

reservoir.

The windscreen washer and the headlight washing system are supplied with

fluid from the windscreen washer fluid container in the engine compartment.

The container holds approx. 2 litres; in vehicles with headlamp washers* it

holds approx. 4.5 litres.

The reservoir is located on the right-hand side of the engine compartment.

Plain water is not enough to clean the windscreen and headlights. We recom-

mend that you always add a product to the windscreen washer fluid.

Approved windscreen cleaning products exist on the market with high deter-

gent and anti-freeze properties, these may be added all-year-round. Please

follow the dilution instructions on the packaging.

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Changing windscreen wiper blades

If the windscreen wipers smear, they should be replaced if they are damaged,

or cleaned if they are soiled.

If the windscreen wiper blades are in perfect condition, you

If this does not produce the desired results, the setting angle of the wind-

will benefit from an improved visibility. Damaged wiper

screen wiper arms might be incorrect. They should be checked by a qualified

blades should be replaced immediately.

workshop and corrected if necessary.

WARNING

Do not drive unless you have good visibility through all windows!

• Clean the windscreen wiper blades and all windows regularly.

• The wiper blades should be changed once or twice a year.

Caution

• Damaged or dirty windscreen wipers could scratch the windscreen.

• Never use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint thinner or similar products to

clean the windows. This could damage the windscreen wiper blades.

Fig. 127 Change wind-

screen wiper blade

• Never move the windscreen wiper or windscreen wiper arm manually. This

could cause damage.

Removing the wiper blade

Note

- Lift the windscreen wiper arm.

•

The wiper arms can be moved to the service position only when the

- Press on the securing tab.

bonnet is properly closed.

- Extract the wiper blade from the wiper arm.

Fitting the wiper blade

- Insert the wiper blade onto the windscreen wiper arm until it

clicks into place.

- Make sure that the blade faces down when fitting a blade with

integrated deflector blade.

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However, if the level goes down noticeably in a short time, or drops below the

Brake fluid

“MIN” mark, there may be a leak in the brake system. A display on the instru-

ment panel will warn you if the brake fluid level is too low ⇒ page 60.

Checking the brake fluid level

The brake fluid is checked at the intervals given in the service

WARNING

schedule.

Before opening the bonnet to check the brake fluid level, read and observe

the warnings ⇒ page 175.

Changing the brake fluid

The Maintenance Program indicates the brake fluid change

intervals.

We recommend that you have the brake fluid changed by an Authorised

Service Centre.

Before opening the bonnet, please read and follow the warnings ⇒

Fig. 128 In the engine

“Safety instructions on working in the engine compartment” on page 175 in

compartment: Brake fluid

reservoir cover

“Working in the engine compartment”.

Brake fluid absorbs moisture. In the course of time, it will absorb water from

- Read off the fluid level at the transparent brake fluid reservoir. It

the ambient air. If the water content in the brake fluid is too high, the brake

system could corrode. This also considerably reduces the boiling point of the

should always be between the “MIN” and “MAX” marks.

brake fluid. Heavy use of the brakes may then cause a vapour lock which

could impair the braking effect.

The position of the brake fluid reservoir is shown in the corresponding engine

compartment diagram ⇒ page 232. The brake fluid reservoir has a black and

It is important that you use only brake fluid compliant with the US standard

yellow cap.

FMVSS 116 DOT 4. We recommend the use of Genuine SEAT brake fluid.

The brake fluid level drops slightly when the vehicle is being used as the

brake pads are automatically adjusted as they wear.

WARNING

Brake fluid is poisonous. Old brake fluid impairs the braking effect.

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WARNING (continued)

Battery

• Before opening the bonnet to check the brake fluid level, read and

observe the warnings ⇒ page 175.

Warnings on handling the battery

• Brake fluid should be stored in the closed original container in a safe

place out of reach of children. There is a toxic risk.

Wear eye protection



• Complete the brake fluid change according to the Maintenance

Program. Heavy use of the brakes may cause a vapour lock if the brake fluid

Battery acid is very corrosive and caustic. Wear protec-

is left in the system for too long. This would seriously affect the efficiency



tive gloves and eye protection!

of the brakes and the safety of the vehicle. This may cause an accident.

Fires, sparks, naked lights and smoking are prohibited!



Caution

A highly explosive mixture of gases is released when the



Brake fluid could damage the paintwork. Wipe off any brake fluid from the

battery is under charge.

paintwork immediately.

Keep children away from acid and batteries!



For the sake of the environment

Brake fluid must be drained and disposed of in the proper manner observing

WARNING

environmental regulations.

Always be aware of the danger of injury and chemical burns as well as the

risk of accident or fire when working on the battery and the electrical

system:

• Wear eye protection. Protect your eyes, skin and clothing from acid and

particles containing lead.

• Battery acid is very corrosive and caustic. Wear protective gloves and

eye protection. Do not tilt the batteries. This could spill acid through the

vents. Rinse battery acid from eyes immediately for several minutes with

clear water. Then seek medical care immediately. Neutralize any acid

splashes on the skin or clothing with a soapy solution, and rinse off with

plenty of water. If acid is swallowed by mistake, consult a doctor immedi-

ately.

• Fires, sparks, naked lights and smoking are prohibited. When handling

cables and electrical equipment, avoid causing sparks and electrostatic

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• If the vehicle is left standing in cold conditions for a long period, protect

WARNING (continued)

the battery from frost. If it “freezes” it will be damaged.

charge. Never short the battery terminals. High-energy sparks can cause

injury.

• A highly explosive mixture of gases is released when the battery is

Checking the electrolyte level

under charge. The batteries should be charged in a well-ventilated room

only.

The electrolyte level should be checked regularly in high-

• Keep children away from acid and batteries.

mileage vehicles, in hot countries and in older batteries.

• Before working on the electrical system, you must switch off the

engine, the ignition and all consumers. The negative cable on the battery

- Open the bonnet and open the battery cover at the front ⇒

must be disconnected. When a light bulb is changed, you need only switch

“Safety instructions on working in the engine compartment” on

off the light.

page 175 ⇒ in “Warnings on handling the battery” on

• Deactivate the anti-theft alarm by unlocking the vehicle before you

page 188.

disconnect the battery! The alarm will otherwise be triggered.

• When disconnecting the battery from the vehicle electrical system,

- Check the colour display in the "magic eye" on the top of the

disconnect first the negative cable and then the positive cable.

battery.

• Switch off all electrical consumers before reconnecting the battery.

- If there are air bubbles in the window, tap the window gently until

Reconnect first the positive cable and then the negative cable. Never

they disperse.

reverse the polarity of the connections. This could cause an electrical fire.

• Never charge a frozen battery, or one which has thawed. This could

The position of the battery is shown in the corresponding engine compart-

result in explosions and chemical burns. Always replace a battery which

ment diagram ⇒ page 232.

has frozen. A flat battery can freeze at temperatures around 0^°C.

• Ensure that the vent hose is always connected to the battery.

The round window (“magic eye”) on the top of the battery changes colour,

depending on the charge level and electrolyte level of the battery.

• Never use a defective battery. This may be fatally explosive. Replace a

damaged battery immediately.

If the colour in the window is colourless or bright yellow, the electrolyte level

of the battery is too low. Have the battery checked by a qualified workshop.

Caution

The colours green and black are used by the workshops for diagnostic

• Never disconnect the battery if the ignition is switched on or if the engine

purposes.

is running. This could damage the electrical system or electronic compo-

nents.

• Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight over a long period of time, as

the intense ultraviolet radiation can damage the battery housing.

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Charging and changing the vehicle battery

For the sake of the environment

The battery is maintenance-free and is checked during the

Batteries contain toxic substances such as sulphuric acid and lead. They

inspection service. All work on the vehicle battery requires

must be disposed of appropriately and must not be disposed of with ordinary

household waste.

specialist knowledge.

If you often drive short distances or if the vehicle is not driven for long

periods, the battery should be checked by a qualified workshop between the

scheduled services.

Wheels

If the battery has discharged and you have problems starting the vehicle, the

battery might be damaged. If this happens, we recommend you have the

General notes

vehicle battery checked by an Authorised Service Centre where it will be re-

charged or replaced.

Avoiding damage

Charging the battery

- If you have to drive over a kerb or similar obstacle, drive very

The vehicle battery should be charged by a qualified workshop only, as

slowly and as near as possible at a right angle to the kerb.

batteries using special technology have been installed and they must be

charged in a controlled environment.

- Keep grease, oil and fuel off the tyres.

Replacing a vehicle battery

- Inspect the tyres regularly for damage (cuts, cracks or blisters,

The battery has been developed to suit the conditions of its location and has

etc.). Remove any foreign objects embedded in the treads.

special safety features.

Storing tyres

Genuine SEAT batteries fulfil the maintenance, performance and safety spec-

ifications of your vehicle.

- Mark tyres when you remove them to indicate the direction of

rotation. This ensures you will be able to install them correctly

when you replace them.

WARNING

- When removed, the wheels and/or tyres should be stored in a

• We recommend you use only maintenance-free or cycle free leak-proof

batteries which comply with the standards T 825 06 and VW 7 50 73. This

cool, dry and preferably dark location.

standard applies as of 2001.

- Store tyres in a vertical position if they are not fitted on wheel

• Before starting any work on the batteries, you must read and observe

rims.

the warnings ⇒ in “Warnings on handling the battery” on page 188.

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New tyres

Checking tyre pressure

New tyres have to be run in ⇒ page 147.

The correct tyre pressure can be seen on the sticker on the

The tread depth of new tyres may vary, according to the type and make of tyre

inside of the tank flap.

and the tread pattern.

1. Read the required tyre inflation pressure from the sticker. The

Concealed damage

values refer to Summer tyres. For Winter tyres, you must add 0.2

Damage to tyres and rims is often not readily visible. If you notice unusual

bar to the values given on the sticker.

vibrations or the car pulling to one side, this may indicate that one of the tyres

is damaged. The tyres should be checked immediately by an Authorised

2. The tyre pressures should only be checked when the tyres are

Service Centre.

cold. The slightly raised pressures of warm tyres must not be

Tyres with directional tread pattern

reduced.

An arrow on the tyre sidewall indicates the direction of rotation on tyres with

3. Adjust the tyre pressure to the load you are carrying.

directional tread. Always observe the direction of rotation indicated when

fitting the wheel. This guarantees optimum grip and helps to avoid aqua-

planing, excessive noise and wear.

Tyre pressure

The correct tyre pressure is especially important at high speeds. The pressure

should therefore be checked at least once a month and before starting a

WARNING

journey.

• New tyres do not have maximum grip in the first 500 km. Drive particu-

larly carefully to avoid risk of accident.

WARNING

• Never drive with damaged tyres. This may cause an accident.

A tyre can easily burst if the pressure is too low, causing an accident!

• If you notice unusual vibration or if the vehicle pulls to one side when

driving, stop the vehicle immediately and check the tyres for damage.

• At continuously high speeds, a tyre with insufficient pressure flexes

more. In this way it becomes too hot, and this can cause tread separation

and tyre blow-out. Always observe the recommended tyre pressures.

• If the tyre pressure is too low or too high, the tyres will wear prema-

turely and the vehicle will not handle well. Risk of accident!

For the sake of the environment

Under-inflated tyres will increase fuel consumption.

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Tyre service life

Wear indicators

The original tyres on your vehicle have 1.6 mm high “tread wear indicators”

The service life of tyres is dependent on tyre pressure, driving

⇒ page 192, fig. 129, running across the tread. Depending on the make,

style and fitting.

there will be six to eight of them evenly spaced around the tyre. Markings on

the tyre sidewall (for instance the letters “TWI” or other symbols) indicate the

positions of the tread wear indicators. The minimum tread depth required by

law is 1.6 mm (measured in the tread grooves next to the tread wear indica-

tors). Worn tyres must be replaced. Different figures may apply in export

countries ⇒

Tyre pressure

Incorrect tyre pressure causes premature wear and could cause tyre blow-out.

For this reason, the tyre pressure should be checked at least once per month

⇒ page 191.

Driving style

Fast cornering, heavy acceleration and hard braking all increase tyre wear.

Fig. 129 Tyre tread wear

indicators

Changing wheels around

If the front tyres are worn considerably more than the rear ones it is advisable

to change them around as shown ⇒ page 192, fig. 130. All the tyres will then

last for about the same time.

Wheel balance

The wheels on new vehicles are balanced. However, various factors encoun-

tered in normal driving can cause them to become unbalanced, which results

in steering vibration.

Unbalanced wheels should be rebalanced, as they otherwise cause excessive

wear on steering, suspension and tyres. A wheel must also be rebalanced

when a new tyre is fitted.

Incorrect wheel alignment

Fig. 130 Changing

wheels

Incorrect wheel alignment causes excessive tyre wear, impairing the safety of

the vehicle. If tyres show excessive wear, you should have the wheel align-

ment checked by an Authorised Service Centre.

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easier to choose the correct tyres. Radial tyres have the tyre designations

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marked on the sidewall, for example:

There is a serious danger of accidents if a tyre bursts during driving!

195/65 R15 91T

• The tyres must be replaced at the latest when the tread is worn down to

This contains the following information:

the tread wear indicators. Failure to do so could result in an accident. Worn

tyres do not grip well at high speeds on wet roads. There is also a greater

195 Tyre width in mm

risk of “aquaplaning”.

Height/width ratio in %

• At continuously high speeds, a tyre with insufficient pressure flexes

Tyre construction: Radial

more. This causes it to overheat. This can cause tread separation and tyre

Rim diameter in inches

blow-out. Risk of accident. Always observe the recommended tyre pres-

Load rating code

sures.

Speed rating

• If tyres show excessive wear, you should have the running gear checked

The tyres could also have the following information:

by an Authorised Service Centre.

• Keep chemicals such as oil, fuel and brake fluid away from tyres.

• A direction of rotation symbol

• Damaged wheels and tyres must be replaced immediately!

•

“Reinforced” denotes heavy-duty tyres.

The manufacturing date is also indicated on the tyre sidewall (possibly only

on the inner side of the wheel).

For the sake of the environment

Under-inflated tyres will increase fuel consumption.

“DOT... 1103...” means, for example, that the tyre was produced in the 11th

week of 2003.

We recommend that work on tyres and wheels is carried out by an Authorised

Service Centre. They are familiar with the procedure and have the necessary

New tyres and wheels

special tools and spare parts as well as the proper facilities for disposing of

the old tyres.

New tyres and wheels have to be run-in.

Any Authorised Service Centre has full information on the technical require-

The tyres and wheel rims are an essential part of the vehicle's design. The

ments when installing or changing tyres, wheels or wheel trims.

tyres and rims approved by SEAT are specially matched to the characteristics

of the vehicle and make a major contribution to good road holding and safe

handling ⇒

WARNING

Tyres should be replaced at least in pairs and not individually (i.e. both front

• We recommend that you use only wheels and tyres which have been

tyres or both rear tyres together). A knowledge of tyre designations makes it

approved by SEAT for your model. Failure to do so could impair vehicle

handling. Risk of accident.

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heads must be used. This ensures that wheels are fitted securely and that the

WARNING (continued)

brake system functions correctly.

• Avoid running the vehicle on tyres that are more than six years old. If

In certain circumstances, you may not use wheel bolts from a different car -

you have no alternative, you should drive slowly and with extra care at all

even if it is the same model ⇒ page 167.

times.

• Never use old tyres or those with an unknown “history of use”.

WARNING

• If wheel trims are retrofitted, you must ensure that the flow of air to the

brakes is not restricted. This could cause them to overheat.

If the wheel bolts are not tightened correctly, the wheel could become

• All four wheels must be fitted with radial tyres of the same type, size

loose while driving. Risk of accident.

(rolling circumference) and the same tread pattern.

• The wheel bolts must be clean and turn easily. Never apply grease or oil

to them.

• Use only wheel bolts which belong to the wheel.

For the sake of the environment

• If the prescribed torque of the wheel bolts is too low, they could loosen

Old tyres must be disposed of according to the laws in the country concerned.

whilst the vehicle is in motion. Risk of accident! If the tightening torque is

too high, the wheel bolts and threads could be damaged.

Note

• For technical reasons, it is not generally possible to use the wheels from

Caution

other vehicles. This can also apply to wheels of the same model. The use of

The prescribed torque for wheel bolts for steel and alloy wheels is 120 Nm.

wheels or tyres which have not been approved by SEAT for use with your

model may invalidate the vehicle's type approval for use on public roads.

• If the spare tyre is not the same as the tyres that are mounted on the

vehicle - for example with winter tyres - you should only use the spare tyre for

Winter tyres

a short period of time and drive with extra care. Refit the normal road wheel

as soon as possible.

Winter tyres will improve the vehicles handling on snow and

ice.

In winter conditions winter tyres will considerably improve the vehicles

Wheel bolts

handling. The design of summer tyres (width, rubber compound, tread

pattern) gives less grip on ice and snow.

Wheel bolts must be tightened to the correct torque.

Winter tyres must be inflated to a pressure 0.2 bar higher than the pressures

The design of wheel bolts is matched to the rims. If different wheel rims are

specified for summer tyres (see sticker on tank flap).

fitted, the correct wheel bolts with the right length and correctly shaped bolt

Winter tyres must be fitted on all four wheels.

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Information on permitted winter tyre sizes can be found in the vehicle's regis-

Snow chains

tration documents. Use only radial winter tyres. All tyre sizes listed in the

vehicle documentation also apply to winter tyres.

Snow chains are only permitted on the front wheels and only for tyres 155/80

Winter tyres lose their effectiveness when the tread is worn down to a depth

R13; 165/70 R14 and 185/80 R14. Snow chains must have fine-pitch links

of 4 mm.

which do not protrude more than 15 mm, including tension device.

The speed rating code ⇒ page 193, “New tyres and wheels” determines the

Remaining tyres can be fitted with chains no thicker than 9 mm.

following speed limits: ⇒

Remove wheel hub covers and trim rings before fitting snow chains. For safety

Q max. 160 km/h

reasons cover caps, available in any Authorised Service Centre, must then be

S max. 180 km/h

fitted over the wheel bolts.

T max. 190 km/h

H max. 210 km/h

WARNING

In some countries, vehicles which can exceed the speed rating of the fitted

Observe the fitting instructions provided by the snow chain manufacturer.

tyre must have an appropriate sticker in the driver's field of view. These

stickers are available from your Authorised Service Centre. The legal require-

ments of each country must be followed.

Caution

You must remove the snow chains to drive on roads which are free of snow.

Do not have winter tyres fitted for unnecessarily long periods. Vehicles with

Otherwise they will impair handling, damage the tyres and wear out very

summer tyres handle better when the roads are free of snow and ice.

quickly.

If you have a flat tyre, please refer to the notes on the spare wheel

⇒ page 193, “New tyres and wheels”.

Note

In some countries, the speed limit for using snow chains is 50 km/h. The legal

WARNING

requirements of the country should be followed.

The maximum speed for the winter tyres must not be exceeded. Otherwise,

this could lead to tyre damage and thus, an accident risk.

For the sake of the environment

Fit your summer tyres in good time. They are quieter, do not wear so quickly

and reduce fuel consumption.

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If and when

Vehicle tools, spare wheel

WARNING (continued)

• The jack supplied by the factory is only designed for changing wheels

Vehicle Tools

on this model. On no account attempt to use it for lifting heavier vehicles

or other loads, risk of injury.

The vehicle onboard tools are located under the floor panel in

• Use the jack only on firm, level ground.

the luggage compartment.

• Never start the engine when the vehicle is on the jack, risk of accident.

- Lift floor panel

• If work is to be carried out underneath the vehicle, this must be secured

by suitable stands. Otherwise, there is a risk of injury.

- Remove the tools or jack.

The tool kit includes:

Compact temporary spare wheel*

• Jack*

If provided as part of the vehicle's equipment, the compact

• Hook for removing wheel covers or hub caps*

temporary spare wheel is only intended for temporary use

• Box spanner for wheel bolts*

over short distances.

• Reversible screwdriver with handle (including hexagonal interior) for the

wheel bolts. The screwdriver is a combination tool.

The temporary spare wheel is stored under the floor panel in the luggage

• Towing eye

compartment and is attached by a thumbnut.

• Adapter for the anti-theft wheel bolts*

How to use the compact temporary spare wheel

Some of the items listed are only provided in certain models / model years,

Should you ever have a punctured tyre, the compact temporary spare wheel

or are optional extras.

is only intended for temporary use until you can reach a workshop. The

standard-size road wheel should be replaced as soon as possible.

WARNING

Please note the following restrictions when using the compact temporary

spare wheel. This spare wheel has been specially designed for your vehicle,

• Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to tighten

thus, it cannot be changed with the spare wheel from another vehicle.

the wheel bolts as with this it is not possible to tighten the bolts to the

required torque, risk of accident.

No other type of tyre (normal summer or winter tyre) may be fitted on the

compact temporary spare wheel rim.

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If and when

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Snow chains

Note

For technical reasons, snow chains must not be used on the compact tempo-

rary spare wheel.

• Seek professional assistance if the repair of a tyre puncture is not

possible with the sealing compound.

If you should have a puncture on one of the front wheels when using snow

chains, fit the compact temporary spare in place of one of the rear wheels.

You can then attach the snow chains to the wheel taken from the rear and use

this wheel to replace the punctured front wheel.

Wheel change

WARNING

Preparation work

• The tyre pressures must be checked and corrected as soon as possible.

• Do not drive faster than 80 km/h. Higher speeds can cause an accident.

What you must do before changing a wheel.

• Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and fast cornering, risk of acci-

If you have a flat tyre or puncture, park the vehicle as far away

dent.

from the flow of traffic as possible. Choose a location that is as

• Never use two or more compact spare tyres at the same time, risk of

level as possible.

accident.

• No other type of tyre (normal summer or winter tyre) may be fitted on

All passengers should leave the vehicle. They should wait in a

the compact temporary spare wheel rim.

safe area (for instance behind the roadside crash barrier).

Switch off the engine. Switch on the hazard warning lights.

Tyre repair kit*

Apply the handbrake firmly.

The tyre repair kit (for vehicles not including a spare wheel) is

–

Engage the first gear, or put the selector lever to position P for

stored under the floor panel in the luggage compartment.

those vehicles with an automatic gearbox.

If you are towing a trailer, unhitch it from your vehicle.

Your vehicle is equipped with the Tyre Mobility System “Tyre repair kit”.

The tyre repair kit consists of a container with sealing compound to repair the

–

Take the vehicle tools and the spare wheel out of the luggage

puncture and a compressor to generate the required tyre pressure. The kit will

compartment.

reliably seal punctures up to a size of about 4 mm caused by the penetration

of a foreign body into the tyre.

Safety First

Operating instructions

Tips and Maintenance

Technical Data

Seat Cordoba. Service Manual - part 12