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Wheels and tyres

TMPS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System). Please contact the nearest

Tyre service life

specialist garage as soon as possible.

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

The tyre pressure warning lamp  lights up if the tyre pressure on one or

style and fitting.

more wheels is significantly lower than the tyre pressure setting which was

confirmed by the driver ⇒

WARNING

• If the tyre pressure warning lamp lights up  you must slow down

immediately and avoid any severe braking or steering manoeuvres. Stop

the vehicle as soon as possible and check the tyres and their pressure.

• The driver is responsible for maintaining correct tyre pressures. There-

fore, the tyre pressure must be regularly checked.

• Under certain conditions (e.g. driving at high speeds, on ice and snow

or on poor road surfaces) the tyre pressure warning lamp  may not light

up immediately or not at all.

Fig. 173 Tyre tread wear

• Please ask your Dealer or specialist garage whether run-flat tyres can

indicators

be used on your vehicle. Fitting this type of tyre in an undue manner could

lead to your driving licence being taken away from you. Furthermore, it may

led to damage to the vehicle or, under certain circumstances, may cause

accidents.

• If you change normal tyres for run-flat tyres or vice versa, the control

unit must be reprogrammed by the Dealer or a specialist garage.

Note

If you did not press the button for the tyre pressure monitoring system to

confirm a new tyre pressure setting after making changes to the tyre pres-

sures or changing one or more wheels, the warning lamp  may light up

although the tyre pressures are correct. In this case, stop the vehicle as soon

as possible and, after examining the tyres, press the button for the tyre pres-

Fig. 174 Diagram for

sure monitoring system.

changing wheels

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Wear indicators

Wheel balance

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

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

⇒ page 230, fig. 173, running across the tread. Depending on the make,

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

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

in steering vibration.

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

Unbalanced wheels should be rebalanced, as they otherwise cause excessive

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

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

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

when a new tyre is fitted.

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

countries ⇒

Incorrect wheel alignment

Tyre pressure

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

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

Under-inflation or over-inflation will reduce the life of the tyres considerably

ment checked by an Authorised Service Centre.

and also impair the car's handling. The inflation pressures are listed on a

sticker on the inside of the fuel tank flap.

Correct inflation pressures are very important, especially at high speeds. The

WARNING

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

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

starting any long journey.

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring (RKA+)*

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

Monitoring of the tyre pressures is based on the tyre pressures you have

risk of “aquaplaning”

stored. The tyre pressure monitoring system cannot function as intended if

you store tyre pressure settings for a normal load, but then drive with the

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

vehicle fully laden. The tyre pressure must be adapted to the actual load and

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

stored accordingly in the tyre pressure monitoring system ⇒ page 229.

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

sures.

Driving style

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

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

by an Authorised Service Centre.

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

Changing wheels around

• Damaged wheels and tyres must be replaced immediately!

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

to change them around as shown ⇒ page 230, fig. 174. All the tyres will then

last for about the same time.

For the sake of the environment

Under-inflated tyres will increase fuel consumption.

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Wheels and tyres

Anti-puncture tyres*

necessary. We recommend you contact Technical Service. If more than one

tyre is being used under emergency conditions, this reduces the distance

Anti-puncture tyres allow you to continue driving even with a

which can be travelled.

punctured tyre, in the majority of cases.

Starting driving in emergency conditions

Vehicles equipped with anti-puncture⁴⁾ tyres from the factory indi-

At the moment the loss of tyre pressure is indicated on the instrument panel,

at least one of the tyres is running in an emergency state ⇒

cate the loss of tyre pressure on the instrument panel.

End of emergency operation

Driving with anti-puncture tyres (emergency gear)

Do not drive on if:

- Leave the ESP/TCS (electronic stabilisation programme)

• smoke is coming from one of the tyres,

switched on, or switch on ⇒ page 68.

•

there is a smell of rubber,

- Continue driving carefully and slowly (80 km/h maximum).

• the vehicle vibrates,

• there is a rattling noise.

- Avoid sudden manoeuvres and sharp turns.

When is it no longer possible to continue driving even using anti-puncture

- Avoid driving over obstacles (for example kerbs) or potholes.

tyres?

- Look out for the ESP/TCS intervening often, smoke coming from

• If the Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP) is out of operation.

the tyres or the smell of rubber, the vehicle vibrating or a clat-

• If the tyre pressure monitoring system is out of operation.

tering noise. If any of these occur, stop the vehicle.

• If one of the tyres has been severely damaged in an accident, etc. If a tyre

has been badly damaged there is a risk that parts of the tread can be thrown

The anti-puncture tyres have a tag on the side of the tyre, with the description:

off and cause damage to the fuel lines, brake pipes or fuel filler.

“DSST”, “Eufonia”, “RFT”, “ROF”, “RSC”, “SSR” or “ZP”.

• It is also advisable to stop driving if severe vibrations occur, or if the wheel

starts overheating and gives off smoke.

The sides of this type of tyre are reinforced. When the tyres lose air they are

supported on the sides (emergency driving).

The loss of pressure in the tyre is shown on the instrument panel. You can

WARNING

then drive a maximum of 80 km and if the circumstances are favourable (for

When driving in emergency conditions, the driving quality of the vehicle is

example, low load), even more.

considerably impaired.

The damaged tyre should be changed as soon as possible. The rim should be

• The maximum permitted speed of 80 km/h is subject to road and

checked in a specialist workshop to detect possible damage and replace it if

weather conditions. Please observe legal requirements when doing so.

• Avoid sharp turns and rapid manoeuvres, and brake earlier than usual.

⁴⁾ Depending upon version and country.

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Rim diameter in inches

WARNING (continued)

Load rating code

• Avoid driving over obstacles (for example kerbs) or potholes.

Speed rating

• If one or more tyres is being driven in emergency conditions, the driving

The tyres could also have the following information:

quality of the vehicle is impaired and there is a risk of accident.

• A direction of rotation symbol

•

“Reinforced” denotes heavy-duty tyres.

Note

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

• The anti-puncture tyres do not “deflate” on losing pressure because they

are supported on the reinforced sides. Therefore defects in the tyre can not be

on the inner side of the wheel).

detected with a visual inspection.

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

• Snow chains must not be used on front tyres used in emergency

week of 2003.

conditions.

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

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

the old tyres.

New tyres and wheels

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

New tyres and wheels have to be run-in.

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

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

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

WARNING

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

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

handling ⇒

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

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

handling. Risk of accident.

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

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

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

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

marked on the sidewall, for example:

times.

195/65 R15 91T

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

This contains the following information:

• 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.

195 Tyre width in mm

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

Height/width ratio in %

(rolling circumference) and the same tread pattern.

Tyre construction: Radial

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Wheels and tyres

For the sake of the environment

WARNING

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

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

loose while driving. Risk of accident.

Note

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

to them.

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

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

• Use only wheel bolts which belong to the wheel.

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

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

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

vehicle is in motion. Risk of accident! If the tightening torque is too high,

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

the wheel bolts and threads can be damaged.

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

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

Caution

as soon as possible.

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

Wheel bolts

Winter tyres

Wheel bolts must be tightened to the correct torque.

Winter tyres will improve the vehicles handling on snow and

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

ice.

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

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

In winter conditions winter tyres will considerably improve the vehicles

brake system functions correctly.

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

pattern) gives less grip on ice and snow.

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

even if it is the same model ⇒ page 206.

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

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

After the wheels have been changed, the tightening torque of the wheel bolts

should be checked as soon as possible with a torque wrench ⇒ . The tight-

Winter tyres must be fitted on all four wheels.

ening torque for steel and alloy wheels is 120 Nm.

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

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

vehicle documentation also apply to winter tyres.

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

Snow chains

of 4 mm.

The speed rating code ⇒ page 233, “New tyres and wheels” determines the

Snow chains may be fitted only to the front wheels, and only to certain tyre

following speed limits for winter tyres: ⇒

sizes ⇒ page 280.

Q max. 160 km/h

205/55 R16

15 mm chains

S max. 180 km/h

225/45 R17

9 mm chains

T max. 190 km/h

H max. 210 km/h

225/40 R18

7 mm chains

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

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

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

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

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

fitted over the wheel bolts.

ments of each country must be followed.

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

WARNING

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

Observe the fitting instructions provided by the snow chain manufacturer.

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

⇒ page 233, “New tyres and wheels”.

Caution

WARNING

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

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

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

quickly.

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

Note

For the sake of the environment

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

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

legal requirements of the country should be followed.

and reduce fuel consumption.

• We recommend that you ask your Approved Service Centre for information

about appropriate wheel, tyre and snow chain size.

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If and when

- Take out the tools or jack.

Tools, tyre repair kit and spare wheel

- Replace the floor panel before closing the tailgate.

Tools

The tool kit includes:

The tools and jack are stored under the floor panel in the

• A hook for removing wheel covers* or hub caps

luggage compartment.

Box spanner for wheel bolts

•

• A screwdriver with reversible blade

• Towing eye

• An adapter for the anti-theft wheel bolts*

Before replacing the jack in the storage bin, wind down the arm of the jack as

far as it will go.

Some of the tools listed are only provided in certain models or are optional

extras.

WARNING

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

Fig. 175 Toolbox and jack

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

required torque. Risk of accident.

The tools and jack

⇒ fig. 175 are stored under the floor panel

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

in the luggage compartment.

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

or other loads. Risk of injury.

- Lift the floor panel using the plastic handle.

• Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised. Failure to do so could

result in an accident.

- Hook the handle onto the luggage compartment weather-

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

strip.

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

- Release the toolbox by pulling up the handle on the box.

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Tyre mobility system

Spare steel rim wheel

The tyre mobility system is stored under the floor panel in the

The spare steel rim wheel is carried in the wheel well under

luggage compartment.

the floor panel in the luggage compartment. It is only

intended for temporary use over short distances.

Fig. 176 Tyre Mobility

System under floor panel

in luggage compartment

Fig. 177 Spare steel rim

wheel

- Take hold of the handle and fold back the floor panel in the

luggage compartment.

Taking out the spare wheel

- Turn the plastic knob ⇒ fig. 177 anti-clockwise.

- Take out the tyre mobility system.

- Take out the spare wheel.

Your vehicle is equipped with a Tyre Mobility System in case of a puncture.

The tyre mobility system consists of a container with sealing compound and

Securing the defective wheel in the spare wheel well

a compressor to generate the required tyre pressure.

- Place wheel in spare wheel well in the luggage compartment.

Instructions for using the sealant compound and the compressor are

- Secure wheel by turning plastic knob clockwise.

included with the sealant can.

- Replace the floor panel before closing the boot lid.

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If and when

Your vehicle can be equipped with a steel spare wheel at the factory. The

Changing a wheel

spare wheel does not usually meet the same performance standards as the

wheels fitted on the vehicle because of the wheel/tyre dimensions, rubber

composition, tread pattern, etc. Therefore, note the following restrictions:

Preparation work

• The spare steel rim wheel is designed only for your vehicle model. Do not

What you must do before changing a wheel.

attempt to mount the wheel on any vehicle but your own.

• Your vehicle will have different driving characteristics when the spare

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

steel rim wheel is mounted ⇒

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

• The spare wheel is only intended for temporary use after having a flat tyre.

as possible.

Replace the spare wheel with a normal wheel that has the proper tyre dimen-

sions as soon as possible.

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

• If the size of the spare steel rim wheel is different to that of the other

safe place (e.g. behind the roadside crash barrier).

wheels, it is unlikely that snow chains suitable for the other wheels will fit it.

Apply the handbrake firmly.

WARNING

Engage 1st gear.

• After mounting the spare steel rim wheel, the tyre pressure must be

When towing a trailer: Unhitch the trailer from your vehicle.

checked and corrected as soon as possible. The inflating pressure must

adapt to the vehicle load (consult the table containing the inflation pres-

–

Take the tools and the spare wheel ⇒ page 236 out of the

sures). Otherwise there is danger of causing an accident. Use the highest

luggage compartment.

tyre pressure as indicated in the table.

• Do not drive faster than 80 km/h, as higher speeds can cause an acci-

dent.

WARNING

• Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and fast cornering, as this could

If you have a puncture in heavy traffic, switch on the hazard warning lights

cause an accident.

and place the warning triangle in a visible location. This is for your own

safety and also warns other road users.

Caution

If you have to change the tyre on a gradient, block the wheel opposite the

wheel being changed by placing a stone or similar object under it to prevent

the vehicle from rolling away.

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– The inflation pressure of the newly fitted spare tyre must be

Note

checked as soon as possible.

Please observe legal requirements when doing so.

- Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon

as possible with a torque wrench. It must be 120 Nm (always

cold)

Changing a wheel

- Have the flat tyre replaced as quickly as possible.

Change the wheel as described below.

- Remove the wheel cover.

Note

- Loosen the wheel bolts ⇒ page 240.

• If you notice that the wheel bolts are rusty and difficult to turn when

changing a wheel, they must be replaced before having the tightening torque

- Raise the car with the jack ⇒ page 241.

checked.

• For your safety, drive at moderate speeds until the wheel bolt torque has

- Take off the wheel with the flat tyre and then put on the spare

been checked.

wheel ⇒ page 242.

- Lower the vehicle.

- Tighten the wheel bolts firmly in diagonal sequence with the box

spanner ⇒ page 240.

- Replace the cover.

After changing a wheel

After changing the wheel, there are still tasks to complete.

- Place the wheel with the defective tyre in the spare wheel well

and secure it.

- Put the tools and jack back in the luggage compartment.

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If and when

Loosening and tightening the wheel bolts

WARNING

The wheel bolts must be loosened before raising the vehicle.

Loosen the wheel bolts only about one turn before raising the vehicle with

the jack. Failure to do so could result in an accident.

Note

• Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to loosen or

tighten the wheel bolts.

• If the wheel bolt does not come loose, it may be possible to release it by

pushing down the end of the spanner carefully with your foot. Hold on to the

vehicle for support and take care not to slip.

Fig. 178 Changing the

wheel: Loosen the wheel

bolts

Loosening

- Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over the wheel bolt ⁵⁾.

- Grip the box spanner as close to the end as possible and turn the

wheel bolts about one turn anti-clockwise ⇒ fig. 178 -arrow-.

Tightening

- Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over the wheel bolt⁵⁾.

- Grip the box spanner as close to the end as possible and tighten

the bolt firmly by turning clockwise.

⁵⁾ An adapter is required to unscrew or tighten the anti-theft wheel bolts* ⇒ page 242.

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Raising the vehicle

- Position the vehicle jack under the door sill at the jacking point

closest to the wheel being changed ⇒ fig. 179 -arrows-.

In order to remove the wheel, the vehicle must be raised with

a jack.

- Wind up the jack under the jacking point until the claw of the jack

is directly below the vertical rib under the door sill.

- Align the jack so that the arm of the jack fits on the rib under the

door sill ⇒ fig. 180

and the movable base plate of the jack

is flat on the ground.

- Raise the vehicle until the defective wheel is just clear of the

ground.

Recesses at the front and rear of the door sills mark the jacking points

⇒ fig. 179 -arrows-. There is only one jacking point for each wheel. Do not fit

the jack anywhere else.

Fig. 179 Changing the

The distance from the jacking points to the wheel arches is approximately 15

wheel: The jacking points

cm at the front and 25 cm at the rear.

An unstable surface under the jack may cause the vehicle to slip off the jack.

Therefore, the jack must be fitted on solid ground offering good support. Use

a large, stable base if necessary. On a hard, slippery surface (such as tiles)

use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the jack from slipping.

WARNING

• Take all precautions so that the base of the jack does not slip. Failure to

do so could result in an accident.

• The vehicle can be damaged if the jack is not applied at the correct

jacking points. There is also a risk of injury since the jack can slip off

suddenly if it is not properly engaged.

Fig. 180 Changing the

wheel: Jack

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If and when

Removing and fitting the wheel

The wheel bolts should be clean and easily screwed. Before fitting the spare

wheel, inspect the wheel condition and hub mounting surfaces. These

For removal and fitting the wheel, the following tasks must be

surfaces must be clean before fitting the wheel.

completed.

The hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle makes it easier to turn the

wheel bolts. The reversible screwdriver blade should be removed when the

tool is used for this purpose.

If tyres with a specific direction of rotation are fitted, note the direction of

rotation.

Note

Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to loosen or

tighten the wheel bolts.

Fig. 181 Changing the

wheel: Hexagonal socket

in screwdriver handle to

Anti-theft wheel bolts

turn the wheel bolts

A special adapter is required to turn the anti-theft wheel

bolts.

After loosening the wheel bolts and raising the vehicle with the jack,

cange the wheel as described below:

Removing a wheel

- Unscrew the bolts using the hexagonal tool in the handle of the

screwdriver (vehicle tool) and place them on a clean surface

⇒ fig. 181.

Fitting a wheel

- Screw in the wheel bolts and tighten them lightly using the

hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle.

Fig. 182 Anti-theft wheel

bolt

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– Insert the adapter onto the wheel bolt and push it on as far as it

Tyre repair* (Tyre-Mobility-System)

will go ⇒ page 242, fig. 182.

- Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over the adapter.

General information and safety notes

- Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt as appropriate.

Repaired tyres are only suitable for temporary use over a

short period.

Error code

The code number of the anti-theft wheel bolt is stamped onto the front part of

the adaptor.

The code number should be noted and kept in a safe place, as it is only by

using the code number that a duplicate adaptor can be obtained from an

Authorised Service Centre.

Tyres with directional tread pattern

Tyres with directional tread pattern must be fitted so that they

Fig. 183 The Tyre

Mobility System is not

rotate in the correct direction.

suitable for repairing this

type of damage to tyres.

A directional tread pattern can be identified by arrows on the sidewall that

point in the direction of rotation. Always note the direction of rotation indi-

Your vehicle is equipped with a tyre repair kit: the Tyre Mobility System.

cated when fitting the wheel. This is important so that these tyres can give

maximum grip and avoid excessive noise, tread wear and aquaplaning.

In the event of a puncture you will find the TMS, which consists of a sealing

compound and a compressor, located under the floor panel in the luggage

If, in an emergency, you have to fit the spare wheel so it rotates in the wrong

compartment.

direction, you must drive extremely carefully. The tyre will not give optimum

performance. This is particularly important when driving on wet roads.

The Tyre Mobility System will reliably seal tyres damaged by foreign bodies,

provided that the cuts or punctures are no larger than approx. 4 mm in diam-

To benefit from the advantages of tyres with this type of tread pattern, the

eter.

defective tyre should be replaced as soon as possible so that all tyres again

rotate in the correct direction.

It is not necessary to remove the foreign body from the tyre.

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If and when

The sealing compound must not be used in the following cases:

WARNING (continued)

• On cuts and punctures larger than 4 mm ⇒ page 243, fig. 183

• if the wheel rim has been damaged

• If you do come into contact with the sealant immediately rinse the eyes

or skin affected with clean water.

• if you have been driving with very low pressure or a completely flat tyre

•

Change clothing immediately if it becomes soiled with the tyre sealant.

How to use the TMS (tyre mobility system) is described in the section

• Make sure you do not breathe in the fumes!

Repairing a tyre ⇒ page 245 and in the instructions supplied with the tyre

• If any of the tyre sealant is accidentally ingested, immediately rinse the

sealant can.

mouth thoroughly and drink lots of water.

The TMS (tyre mobility system) can be used at outside temperatures down to

− Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical assistance if needed.

-20 °C.

If any allergic reactions should occur get medical help immediately.

•

• Keep the sealant away from children.

WARNING

After repairing a tyre please note the following points:

For the sake of the environment

• Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.

Used bottles of sealing compound can be returned to the Technical Service

• Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and fast cornering.

for disposal.

• Vehicle handling could be impaired.

• Tyres which have been sealed using the Tyre Mobility System are only

Note

suitable for temporary use over a short period.

• If sealant should leak out, leave it to dry. When it has dried, you can pull

• After using the tyre sealant the tyre pressure monitoring system* may

it off like a piece of foil.

malfunction. Therefore, please drive carefully to the next available quali-

• Observe the expiry date stated on the sealing compound can. Have the

fied workshop.

sealing compound exchanged by a qualified workshop.

• The Tyre Mobility System must NOT be used,

− on cuts and punctures larger than 4 mm

− if the wheel rim has been damaged

− if you have been driving with very low pressure or a completely flat

tyre

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

possible with the sealing compound.

• Do not allow the sealant to come into contact with your eyes, skin or

clothing.

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Repairing a tyre

- Stick the “max. 80 km/h” adhesive, which is included with the

tyre sealant can, onto the instrument panel where the driver will

see it.

Filling the tyre

- Shake the tyre sealant can well.

- Screw the enclosed filling hose onto the sealant can as far as it

will go. This will automatically pierce the foil sealing the can.

- Take the valve cap off the tyre valve and use the enclosed valve

insert tool to unscrew the valve insert ⇒ fig. 184.

- Place the valve insert onto a clean surface.

Fig. 184 Repairing a tyre

- Remove the sealing plug from the filling hose and insert the hose

into the tyre valve.

Preparations

- Hold the tyre sealant can upside down and fill the complete

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

contents of the can into the tyre.

the flow of traffic as possible.

- Then disconnect the hose and screw the valve insert firmly back

Apply the handbrake firmly to prevent the vehicle from moving

into the tyre valve.

accidentally on slopes.

Inflating the tyre

Engage 1st gear.

- Screw the compressor filling hose onto the tyre valve and plug

Check whether a repair is possible using the Tyre Mobility System

the connector into the cigarette lighter.

⇒ page 243.

- Pump the tyre up to 2.0 to 2.5 bar and monitor the pressure

Ensure that all passengers leave the vehicle and move away from

shown on the pressure gauge.

the danger area ⇒

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Take the tyre sealant can and the compressor out of the luggage

compartment.

Safety First

Operating instructions

Practical tips

Technical Data

Seat Exeo. Service Manual - part 15