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Wheels and tyres 331
Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data
x Never carry on driving on worn tyres or wheels. Request qualified
assistance immediately.
x If there is no visible exterior damage, drive slowly and carefully to the
nearest qualified workshop and have the vehicle checked.
Winter tyres
In winter conditions winter tyres will considerably improve the vehicles
handling. The design of summer tyres (width, rubber compound, tread
pattern) gives less grip on ice and snow. SEAT strongly recommends using
winter tyres or all year round tyres on all four wheels of the vehicle, especially
if you expect to drive in wintery weather. Winter tyres also improve the vehicle
braking performance, reducing the braking distance in winter weather. SEAT
recommend that winter tyres be fitted to the vehicle at temperatures below
+7 °C (+45 °F).
The performance of winter tyres is much reduced if the tyre tread is worn
below 4 mm (1/16 inch). The age of the tyre is another factor affecting
performance, regardless of the depth of the tyre tread.
Please observe the following when using winter tyres:
x Observe legal requirements in each country.
x Winter tyres must be fitted on all four wheels.
x Only use winter tyres in wintery weather conditions.
x Only use winter tyres of the size authorised for the vehicle.
x Only use radial winter tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference)
and tread pattern.
x Adjust speeds to within the limits indicated (code letter on tyre) .
Speed limit
A code letter indicating the speed limit is stamped on all winter tyres
page 334.
In some vehicles, it is possible to set a speed warning in the MFA
(multifunction indicator) menu on the instrument panel page 70.
If you use V-rated tyres the speed limits and tyre pressure will be determined
by engine size. Please ask your SEAT qualified workshop for further informa-
tion on the maximum permitted speed and the required pressures for the
tyres.
All-wheel drive
Thanks to its all-wheel drive, your car will have plenty of traction in winter
conditions, even with the standard tyres. Nevertheless, SEAT still recommend
that winter tyres or all-season tyres should be fitted on all four wheels when
winter road conditions are expected, mainly because this will give a better
braking response.
Please observe all instructions and warnings when using snow chains
page 332.
WARNING
Although winter tyres help to make driving safer in the winter, you should
not take unnecessary risks.
x Adjust your speed and driving style to visibility, road, traffic and
weather conditions.
x Never exceed the maximum permitted speed or loads specified for the
type of winter tyre fitted on your vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
When winter is over, change back to summer tyres. In temperatures above
+7 °C (+45 °F), performance will be improved if summer tyres are used. Fuel
consumption, wear and noises while driving will all be reduced.
WARNING (continued)
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