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The essentials
Tyres with compulsory direction of
r
ot
ation
A directional tread pattern can be identified
by the arrows on the side
wall that point in the
direction of rotation. Always observe the di-
rection of rotation indicated when fitting the
wheel to guarantee optimum properties of
this type of tyres with regard to grip, noises,
wear and aquaplaning.
If it is absolutely necessary to fit the spare
tyre* against the direction of rotation, drive
with care as this means the tyre does not of-
fer optimum driving properties. This is of par-
ticular importance when the road surface is
wet.
To return to directional tread tires, replace the
punctured tyre as soon as possible and re-
store the obligatory direction of rotation of all
tyres.
After the wheel change
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Clean the vehicle tools, if necessary and
put them aw
ay in the luggage compartment
f
oam hol
der
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page 70.
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Store the spare wheel, the temporary spare
wheel or the changed wheel securely in the
luggage compartment.
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Have the tightening torque of the wheel
bolts checked as soon as possible with a tor-
que wrench
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page 39.
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Have the flat tyre replaced as quickly as
possible.
Snow chains
Use
When using snow chains, applicable local
l
egisl
ation and maximum permitt
ed speed
limits must be observed.
In winter weather, snow chains not only help
to improve grip but also improve the braking
capacity.
The fitting of chains is permitted only on
front wheels and with the following combi-
nations of wheel trims and tyres:
Tyre size Wheel rim
165/70 R14
5 J x 14 offset of 35
175/65 R14
SEAT recommends you ask a technical serv-
ice f
or further inf
ormation on wheel, t
yre and
chain sizes.
Wherever possible use fine-link chains meas-
uring less than 15 mm including the lock.
Remove wheel hub covers and trim rings be-
fore fitting snow chains
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. The wheel bolts
shoul
d be co
v
ered with caps for safety rea-
sons. These are available from technical
services.
Temporary spare wheel
For technical reasons, snow chains must not
be used on the compact temporary spare
wheel
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page 213.
If it is necessary to fit chains with the tempo-
rary spare wheel in use, install the wheel on
the rear axle in the event of a fault in a front
wheel. Then, fit the rear wheel that is free, in-
stead of the damaged front wheel. In this sit-
uation, observe the rotating direction of the
wheels. SEAT recommends attaching the
snow chains before fitting the wheel.
WARNING
The use of unsuitable or incorrectly fitted
chains could lead t
o serious accidents and
damage.
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Always the appropriate snow chains.
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Observe the fitting instructions provided
by the snow chain manufacturer.
●
Never exceed the maximum permitted
speeds when driving with snow chains.
CAUTION
●
Remov
e the snow chains to drive on
roads without snow. Otherwise they will
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