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Wheels and tyres
1)
COC = certificat
e of conformity.
Winter tyres
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Winter tyres must be fitt
ed on all four wheels.
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Only use winter tyres that are approved for
your vehicle.
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Please note that the maximum permissible
speed for winter tyres may be lower than for
summer tyres.
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Also note that winter tyres are no longer ef-
fective when the tread is worn down.
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After fitting the wheels you must always
check the tyre pressures. When doing so, take
into account the correct tyre pressures lis-
ted on the rear of the front left door frame
›››page285.
In winter road conditions winter tyres will con-
siderably improve vehicle handling. The design
of summer tyres (width, rubber compound,
tread pattern) gives less grip on ice and snow.
This applies particularly to vehicles equipped
with wide section tyres or with high speed
tyres (code letters H, V or Y on the sidewall).
Only use winter tyres of the correct type ap-
proved for your vehicle. The sizes of these tyres
are specified in the vehicle's documents (e.g.
EC Certificate of Conformity or COC
1)
). The ve-
hicle documentation varies depending on the
country of residence.
Winter tyres lose a great deal of their properties
when the tread is worn down to a depth of
4mm.
The performance of winter tyres is also severely
impaired by ageing, even if the tread is still
much deeper than 4 mm.
A code letter indicating the speed limit is stam-
ped on all winter tyres ›››page283.
In the infotainment system's Vehicle settings
menu, a speed warning can be set in the Tyres
menu.
Vehicles capable of exceeding these speeds
must have an appropriate sticker attached so
that it is visible to the driver. Suitable stickers are
available from the SEAT Ocial Service and
specialised workshop. Please note the regula-
tions to this eect in your country.
“All-weather” tyres can also be used instead of
winter tyres.
Using winter tyres with V-rating
Please note that the generally applicable
240km/h (149mph) speed for winter tyres
with the letter V is subject to technical restric-
tions; the maximum permissible speed for
your vehicle may be significantly lower. The
maximum speed limit for these tyres depends
directly on the maximum axle weights for your
car and on the listed weight rating of the tyres
being used.
It is best to contact a SEAT Ocial Service to
check the maximum speed which is permissible
for the V-rated tyres fitted on your car on the
basis of this information.
WARNING
Exceeding the maximum speed permitted for
the wint
er tyres fitted on your car can cause
tyre failure, resulting in a loss of control of
the vehicle – risk of accident.
For the sake of the environment
When winter is over, change back to summer
t
yres at an appropriate moment. In tempera-
tures above +7°C (+45°F), performance will
be improved if summer tyres are used. Rolling
noise, wear and energy consumption will all
be reduced.
Snow chains
Snow chains are only permitted on the front
wheels, even on 4-wheel drive vehicles.
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Check that they are correctly seated after
driving f
or a few yards; correct the position if
necessary, in accordance with the manufactur-
er's fitting instructions.
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Keep your speed below 50km/h (30 mph).
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If there is a danger of being trapped despite
having fitted the chains, it is best to disable the
traction control (TCS) in the ESC ›››page133.
Snow chains will improve braking ability as well
as traction in winter conditions.
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