Get Wheels and tyres Guide for Seat Arona 4 Door First Generation (2017-2026)

Wheels and tyres

Low proﬁle tyres may deteriorate more quickly

than standard tyres, for instance due to

strong knocks, potholes, manhole covers and

kerbs. Correct tyre pressure is very important

››› page 286.

Foreign objects inserted in the tyre

Wheels and tyres

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Do not remove foreign bodies if they have

penetrated through the tyre wall!

Important information

about wheels and tyres

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If the vehicle comes with a tyre mobility sys-

tem, where necessary seal the damaged tyre

To avoid damage to tyres and wheels, drive

with special care when driving on roads in poor

condition.

as shown in section ››› page 299.

General notes

Use a specialised workshop for repair or re-

placement. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT

dealership for this.

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When driving with new tyres, be especially

Visually check your wheels every 3000 km.

careful during the ﬁrst 600 km (300 miles).

If the tyres or rims have received a heavy im-

pact or have been damaged, have a special-

ised workshop check whether or not it is neces-

sary to change the tyre.

The sealant at the lower part of the tyre tread

wraps around the foreign body and provision-

ally seals the tyre.

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If you have to drive over a kerb or similar ob-

stacle, drive very slowly and as near as possi-

ble at a right angle to the obstacle.

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Check from time to time if the tyres are

Low proﬁle tyres may deteriorate more quickly

Tyres with directional tread pattern

damaged (punctures, cuts, cracks or dents).

Remove any foreign objects embedded in the

treads.

than standard tyres.

An arrow on the tyre sidewall indicates the di-

rection of rotation on single drive tyres. Always

note the direction of rotation indicated when

mounting the wheel. This makes sure that opti-

mal use is made of tyre properties in terms of

aquaplaning, grip, excessive noise and wear.

Concealed damage

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Damaged wheels and tyres must be replaced

Damage to tyres and rims is often not readily

visible. If you notice unusual vibration or the

car pulling to one side, this may indicate that

one of the tyres is damaged. Reduce speed im-

mediately if there is any reason to suspect that

damage may have occurred. Inspect the tyres

for damage. If no external damage is visible,

drive slowly and carefully to the nearest speci-

alised workshop and have the car inspected.

immediately.

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Keep grease, oil and fuel o the tyres.

Replace any missing valve caps as soon as

Subsequent ﬁtting of accessories

possible.

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Mark the wheels before taking them o so

If you wish to change or ﬁt wheels, rims or

wheel trims, we recommend that you consult

with a SEAT Ocial Service for advice regard-

ing current techniques.

that they rotate in the same direction when put

back.

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When removed, the wheels or tyres should be

stored in a cool, dry and preferably dark place.

Speed symbols

Low proﬁle tyres

The speed rating indicates the maximum speed

permitted for the tyres.

Low proﬁle tyres have a wider tread, a larger

wheel diameter and a lower sidewall height.

Therefore, its driving behaviour is more agile.

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max. 150 km/h (93 mph)

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max. 160 km/h (99 mph)

max. 170 km/h (106 mph)

max. 180 km/h (112 mph)

max. 190 km/h (118 mph)

max. 200 km/h (124 mph)

max. 210 km/h (130 mph)

max. 240 km/h (149 mph)

max. 270 km/h (168 mph)

max. 300 km/h (186 mph)

In vehicles with four-wheel drive, the 4 wheels

must be ﬁtted with tyres of the same brand,

type and tread so that the traction system is

not damaged by a dierence in the number of

turns of the wheels. Therefore, in the event of

a puncture, only a spare wheel with the same

perimeter as normal tyres should be used.

New wheels and tyres

It is best to have all wheels and tyres serviced

by a specialised workshop. There they have the

required knowledge, the special tools and the

corresponding spare parts.

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Even winter tyres lose their grip on ice. If you

have installed new tyres, drive the ﬁrst 600 km

Manufacturing date

carefully and at a moderate speed.

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The manufacturing date is also indicated on

the tyre sidewall (or on the inside face of the

wheel):

All four wheels must be ﬁtted with tyres of the

same type, size (rolling circumference) and, if

possible, tread pattern.

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When changing tyres, do not change just one;

DOT ... 2220 ...

change at least two on the same axle.

it means, for example, that the tyre was manu-

factured in the 22nd week of 2020.

WARNING

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If you want to equip your vehicle with a com-

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New tyres do not have maximum grip dur-

bination tyres and rims that are dierent to

those ﬁtted in the factory, inform your special-

ised workshop before purchasing them ›››

ing the ﬁrst 600 km. Drive particularly care-

WARNING

fully to avoid possible accidents.

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Use only combinations of tyres and rims,

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Never drive with damaged tyres. This may

The sizes of the rims and tyres approved for

your vehicle are listed in the vehicle documen-

tation (e.g. EC Certiﬁcate of Conformity or

COC document¹⁾). The vehicle documentation

varies depending on the country of residence.

as well as suitable wheel nuts, approved

by SEAT. Otherwise the vehicle may be dam-

aged, causing an accident.

cause an accident.

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If you notice unusual vibrations or if the ve-

hicle pulls to one side when driving, stop the

vehicle immediately and check the tyres.

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For technical reasons it is not possible to

use wheels of other vehicles; in some ca-

ses not even wheels from the same vehicle

model should be used.

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Never use old tyres or those with an un-

If the type of spare wheel is dierent form the

normal wheels — e.g. in the case of winter tyres

or particularly wide tyres — the spare wheel

should only be used temporarily in the event

of a puncture, and the vehicle should be driven

with care. Reﬁt the normal road wheel as soon

as possible.

known history of use.

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Always ensure that the tyres you have

chosen have adequate clearance. When se-

lecting replacement tyres, do not rely en-

tirely on the nominal tyre size marked on the

tyre, since the nominal tyre size can diꢀer

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Tyre life

signiﬁcantly depending on the manufacturer.

Lack of clearance can damage the tyres or

the vehicle and, as a result, endanger road

safety. Accident hazard!

For the sake of the environment

Old tyres must be disposed of according to

the laws in the country concerned.

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Only use tyres that are over 6 years old in

an emergency, and drive with due care.

Note

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The ﬁtting of tyres with run-ﬂat properties

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A SEAT Service Centre should be consul-

is not permitted on your vehicle! Prohibited

use can cause accidents or can damage

your vehicle.

ted to ﬁnd out whether wheels or tyres of

diꢀerent sizes to those originally ﬁtted by

SEAT can be ﬁtted, and to ﬁnd out about the

combinations allowed between the front axle

(axle 1) and the rear axle (axle 2).

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If decorative hubcaps are subsequently ﬁt-

ted, make sure that they allow enough air in

to cool the braking system. Accident hazard!

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Never mount used tyres if you are not sure

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Models with aerodynamic wheel rims

of their “previous history”.

and/or with bolt-on plastic elements (more

closed design) increase the likelihood of ice

and snow accumulating on the inside. This

should be taken into account, depending on

the driving situations, as snow or ice accu-

mulated in the wheels can cause vibration in

the vehicle when it drives at over 40 km/h. It

is advisable to remove ice and snow from the

inside of the wheels using hot water.

Fig. 190 Location of the tyre pressure sticker.

Correct inﬂation pressures and sensible driving

habits will increase the useful life of your tyres.

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Check tyre pressure at least once a month,

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If you drive on dirt or gravel tracks, the

and also prior to any long trip.

likelihood of stones becoming trapped inside

wheel rims with plastic elements increases

when driving at high speed or in a sporty

manner. If you see that there are stones trap-

ped between the aluminium wheel rim and

the insert, you can attempt to remove them

using pressurised water.

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The tyre pressure should only be checked

when the tyres are cold. Do not reduce the

pressure of warm tyres.

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Adjust tyre pressure to the load being carried

by the vehicle ››› Fig. 190.

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In vehicles with a tyre pressure indicator, save

the modiﬁed tyre pressure ››› page 296.

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Driving style

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Avoid fast cornering and hard acceleration.

Inspect the tyres for irregular wear from time

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Check tyre pressures regularly and ensure

they are maintained at the pressures indica-

ted. Tyre pressure that is too low could cause

overheating, resulting in tread detachment

or even burst tyres.

Fast cornering, heavy acceleration and hard

braking (squealing tyres) all increase tyre wear.

to time.

Tyre pressure

Wheel balance

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Tyre pressure should be that indicated on

The values of the tyre pressure are shown on

the sticker label located on the read frame of

the front left door ››› Fig. 190.

The wheels on new vehicles are balanced.

However, certain circumstances may lead to

imbalance (run-out), which is detected as vi-

brations in the steering wheel.

the label when the tyres are cold at all times

››› Fig. 190.

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Regularly check the cold inﬂation pressure

Insucient or excessive pressure greatly re-

duces the useful life of the tyres and adversely

aects vehicle performance and ride. Correct

inﬂation pressures are very important, espe-

cially at high speeds.

of the tyres. If necessary, change the tyre

pressure of the vehicle tyres while they are

cold.

Unbalanced wheels should be rebalanced, as

they otherwise cause excessive wear on steer-

ing, suspension and tyres. A wheel must also be

rebalanced when a new tyre is ﬁtted or if a tyre

is repaired.

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Regularly check your tyres for damage and

wear.

The tyre pressure must be adjusted according

to the load the vehicle is carrying. If the vehicle

is going to be fully loaded, increase the tyre

pressure to the maximum load value shown on

the sticker label ››› Fig. 190.

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Never exceed the maximum permitted

speed or loads speciﬁed for the type of tyre

Incorrect wheel alignment

ﬁtted on your vehicle.

Incorrect running gear alignment causes ex-

cessive tyre wear, impairing the safety of the

vehicle. If you notice excessive tyre wear, you

should check wheel alignment at a SEAT O-

cial Service.

For the sake of the environment

Do not forget the spare wheel when checking

the tyre pressures: Keep this spare wheel inﬂa-

ted to the highest pressure required for the road

wheels.

Under-inﬂated tyres will increase fuel con-

sumption.

In the case of a minimised temporary spare

wheel (125/70 R16 or 125/70 R18) inﬂate to a

pressure of 4.2 bar as indicated on the tyre

pressure label ››› Fig. 190.

WARNING

Unsuitable handling of the wheels and tyres

may lead to sudden tyre pressure losses, to

tread separation or even to a blow-out.

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The driver is responsible for ensuring that

Depending on the vehicle, tyre pressure can

be adjusted to medium load to improve driv-

all of the vehicle tyres are correctly inﬂa-

ted to the right pressure. The recommen-

ded tyre pressure is indicated on the label

››› Fig. 190.

ing comfort (tyre pressure

››› Fig. 190).

When driving with comfort tyre pressure fuel

consumption may increase slightly.

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The minimum permitted proﬁle depth ¹⁾have

been reached when the tyres have worn down

to the wear indicators. Replace the tyres with

Tread wear indicators

ing” in deep puddles of water and when driv-

ing through corners, and braking is also ad-

versely aꢀected.

new ones ›››

.

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The speed has to be adapted accordingly,

otherwise there is a risk of losing control over

With a sporty driving style, check the tread

depth every 5,000 / 10,000 km (3,000 /

6,000 mi). When checking the tread depth,

check the wear indicators in all the tyre

grooves.

the vehicle.

Wheel nuts

The wheel bolts and rims have been designed

to be part of an assembly. When installing

dierent wheels (for instance alloy wheels or

wheels with winter tyres) it is important to use

the correct wheel bolts with the right length

and correctly shaped bolt heads. This ensures

that wheels are ﬁtted securely and that the

brake system functions correctly.

Changing wheels around

In order to wear the wheels in a uniform manner,

it is recommended to interchange them regu-

larly according to the diagram ››› Fig. 192. The

useful life of all the tyres will then be about the

same time.

Fig. 191 Tyre proﬁle: tread wear indicators.

The wheel bolts must be clean and turn easily.

WARNING

A special adapter is required to turn the anti-

theft wheel bolts ››› page 293.

The tyres must be replaced at the latest

when the tread is worn down to the tread

wear indicators. Failure to follow this instruc-

tion could result in an accident.

WARNING

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Particularly in dicult driving conditions

Wheel nuts should never be greased or oiled.

such as wet or icy roads. It is important that

the tyre tread be as deep as possible and be

approximately the same on the tyres of both

the front and the rear axles.

Fig. 192 Interchanging tyres.

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Use only wheel bolts which belong to the

wheel.

Wear indicators around 1.6 mm high can be

found on the base of the original tyre treads,

ordered at regular intervals and running across

the tread ››› Fig. 191. The letters “TWI” or trian-

gles on the sidewall of the tyre mark the posi-

tion of the wear indicators.

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If the prescribed torque of the wheel bolts

is too low, they could loosen whilst the vehi-

cle is in motion. Risk of accident! If the tight-

ening torque is too high, the wheel bolts and

threads can be damaged.

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The scant driving safety due to insucient

tread depth is particularly evident in vehicle

handling, when there is a risk of “aquaplan-

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Follow the regulations of the country you are driving in.

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EC Certiﬁcate of Conformity or COC¹⁾). The ve-

hicle documentation varies depending on the

country of residence.

directly on the maximum axle weights for your

car and on the listed weight rating of the tyres

being used.

NOTICE

See ››› page 295 to ﬁnd out the recommen-

ded tightening torque for wheel nuts for steel

and alloy rims.

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.

Winter tyres lose a great deal of their properties

when the tread is worn down to a depth of

4 mm.

Winter tyres

The performance of winter tyres is also severely

impaired by ageing, even if the tread is still

much deeper than 4 mm.

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Winter tyres must be ﬁtted on all four wheels.

WARNING

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Only use winter tyres that are approved for

your vehicle.

Exceeding the maximum speed permitted for

the winter tyres ﬁtted on your car can cause

tyre failure, resulting in a loss of control of

the vehicle – risk of accident.

A code letter indicating the speed limit is stam-

ped on all winter tyres ››› page 284.

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Please note that the maximum permissible

speed for winter tyres may be lower than for

summer tyres.

In the infotainment system's Vehicle settings

menu, a speed warning can be set in the Tyres

menu.

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Also note that winter tyres are no longer ef-

fective when the tread is worn down.

For the sake of the environment

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.

When winter is over, change back to summer

tyres 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.

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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

››› page 286.

“All-weather” tyres can also be used instead of

winter tyres.

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).

Snow chains

Using winter tyres with V-rating

Snow chains are only permitted on the front

wheels, even on 4-wheel drive vehicles.

Please note that the generally applicable

240 km/h (149 mph) 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

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Check that they are correctly seated after

driving for a few yards; correct the position if

necessary, in accordance with the manufactur-

er's ﬁtting instructions.

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.

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Keep your speed below 50 km/h (30 mph).

If there is a danger of being trapped despite

Manual transmission: engage 1st gear.

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Always the appropriate snow chains.

Automatic transmission: switch on the parking

Observe the ﬁtting instructions provided by

having ﬁtted the chains, it is best to disable the

lock P.

the snow chain manufacturer.

traction control (TCS) in the ESC ››› page 131.

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If towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer from your

●

Never exceed the maximum permitted

vehicle.

speeds when driving with snow chains.

Snow chains will improve braking ability as well

as traction in winter conditions.

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Lay out the on-board tools ››› page 250 and

the wheel to be changed.

NOTICE

For technical reasons, the use of snow chains

is only permitted on the following rim and tyre

combinations:

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Follow the legal provisions of each country

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Remove the snow chains to drive on roads

(reﬂective vest, warning triangles, light beacon,

without snow. Otherwise they will impair ve-

hicle handling, damage the tyres and wear

out very quickly.

etc.).

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Get all occupants out of the vehicle and

Tyres

Wheel rim

Chains

keep them out of the danger zone (e.g. behind

the guard rail).

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Wheel rims may be damaged or scratched

195/60 R16

6Jx16 ET45

Max. link

13.5 mm

if the chains come into direct contact with

them. SEAT recommends the use of covered

snow chains.

WARNING

205/60 R16

205/55 R17

215/45 R18

6Jx16 ET45

6.5Jx17 ET48

7Jx18 ET47

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Always observe the above steps and pro-

Max. link 9 mm

tect yourself and other road users.

Changing a wheel

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If you change the wheel on a slope, block

the wheel on the opposite side of the car with

a stone or similar to prevent the vehicle from

moving.

Other dimensions do not allow chains

Introduction

Only change a wheel yourself if you are famil-

iar with the necessary operations and safety

measures, if you have the necessary tools and if

the vehicle is parked safely.

Remove any central wheel trims before ﬁtting

snow chains.

WARNING

Preliminary actions

The use of unsuitable or incorrectly ﬁtted

chains could lead to serious accidents and

damage.

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Stop the vehicle on a level surface and in a

safe place, as far away from road trac as

possible.

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Apply the parking brake.

Switch on the hazard warning lights.

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Reconnect the speaker cable and ﬁrmly

Removing the temporary spare wheel

Location and use of the temporary

spare wheel

rotate the securing wheel clockwise so that

the subwoofer system and wheel are ﬁrmly in

place.

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Lift and hold up the ﬂoor panel to remove the

temporary spare wheel ››› page 228.

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Turn the thumb wheel anticlockwise.

Take out the temporary spare wheel.

Removing the 16” temporary spare wheel

(without subwoofer)

Getting the spare wheel out of vehicles ﬁt-

ted with the optional sound system (with

subwoofer)

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Remove the luggage compartment varia-

ble ﬂoor to access the wheel and the tools

››› page 228.

To remove the spare wheel, you must ﬁrst re-

move the subwoofer.

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Loosen the strap that secures the box by

pressing on the buckle.

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Vehicles without a variable ﬂoor in the lug-

Remove the toolbox.

gage compartment: pull the ﬂoor of the lug-

gage compartment (carpet) upwards to get it

out.

Turn the securing wheel anti-clockwise and

Fig. 193 In the boot: remove the subwoofer.

remove it.

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Press the thread and turn it 90° clockwise or

●

Vehicles with a variable luggage compart-

The temporary spare wheel is stored under the

ﬂoor panel in the luggage compartment and is

attached by a thumbnut.

anti-clockwise and remove it.

ment ﬂoor: lift and secure the ﬂoor storage

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Pull on the front part of the spare wheel to

compartment as explained in ››› page 228.

remove it.

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Disconnect the subwoofer’s speaker cable

The temporary spare wheel has been designed

to be used for short periods of time. Have the

tyres checked and replaced as soon as possi-

ble at a SEAT Ocial Service or at a special-

ised workshop.

1

››› Fig. 193

.

Chains

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Turn the securing wheel anti-clockwise

For technical reasons, snow chains must not be

used on the temporary spare wheel.

2

››› Fig. 193

.

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Remove the subwoofer speaker and the

spare wheel.

If you have a puncture on one of the front

wheels when using snow chains, ﬁt the tempo-

rary spare wheel in place of one of the rear

wheels. Fit the snow chains on the rear wheel

that you have removed and replace the punc-

tured front wheel with this wheel.

The spare wheel must not be switched for a

spare wheel from another vehicle.

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When re-mounting the spare tyre, place the

subwoofer on the base of the wheel rim with

care. When doing so, the tip of the “FRONT”

arrow on the subwoofer should point forward.

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Wheel central trim

WARNING

Note

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After ﬁtting the temporary spare wheel,

There is also a valve mark on the back of the

central wheel trim that indicates the correct

alignment.

check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.

Failure to do so may cause an accident. The

tyre pressure is listed on the back of the left

front door frame ››› page 286.

Wheel bolt caps

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Do not drive at over 80 km/h (50 mph)

when the temporary spare wheel is ﬁtted on

the vehicle: risk of accident!

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Never travel more than 200 km using a

temporary spare wheel.

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Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking

Fig. 194 Correct positioning of the central

and fast cornering: risk of accident!

wheel trim for steel rims.

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Never use more than one temporary spare

wheel at the same time, risk of accident.

The central trims must be removed for access

to the wheel bolts.

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No other type of tyre (normal summer or

winter tyre) may be ﬁtted on the compact

Removing

temporary spare wheel rim.

Fig. 195 Wheel: wheel bolts with caps.

●

If you are driving using the spare wheel,

Attach the wire hook (vehicle tools

the ACC system could automatically switch

oꢀ during the journey. Switch oꢀ the system

when starting oꢀ.

Removal

››› page 250) to one of the recesses of the

central wheel trim and remove it.

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Fit the plastic clip (vehicle tools ››› Fig. 159)

over the cap until it clicks into place

››› Fig. 195.

Fitting

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Fit the central wheel trim onto the rim. The

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Remove the cap with the plastic clip.

bottom of the “S” of the SEAT badge should

align with the inﬂation valve ››› Fig. 194

The caps protect the wheel bolts and should be

remounted after changing the tyre.

1

.

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Press the central trim ﬁrmly until it locks in

The anti-theft wheel locking bolt has a spe-

cial cap. This only ﬁts on anti-theft locking bolts

and is not for use with standard wheel bolts.

with an audible click.

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Loosening wheel nuts

If the wheel bolt is very tight, carefully push on

the end of the wheel wrench with your foot.

Hold on to the vehicle for support and take care

not to slip during this operation.

Anti-theft wheel nuts

Loosening wheel nuts

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Fit the box spanner into the bolt as far as it will

go ››› Fig. 197.

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Hold the wrench at the end and rotate

the bolt approximately one turn anticlock-

wise ›››

.

Fig. 196 Anti-theft wheel bolt with cap and

adapter.

Fig. 197 Tyre change: slacken the wheel bolts.

Important information about wheel bolts

Factory-ﬁtted rims and wheel bolts are spe-

cially matched during construction. Therefore, if

dierent rims are ﬁtted, the correct wheel bolts

with the right length and heads must be used.

This ensures that wheels are ﬁtted securely and

that the brake system functions correctly.

Loosening the anti-theft wheel bolt

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Remove the wheel trim or hub cap.

1

Insert the special adapter ››› Fig. 196

(ve-

hicle tools ››› page 250) onto the anti-theft

wheel bolt and push it on as far as it will go.

In certain circumstances, you should not even

use wheel bolts from vehicles of the same

model.

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Insert the wheel brace (vehicle tools) onto

the adapter as far as it will go.

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Remove the wheel bolt ››› page 293.

On wheels with integral hubcaps, the anti-theft

wheel locking bolt must be screwed in the posi-

1

Fig. 198 Tyre change: tyre valve

and the

correct position for the anti-theft wheel locking

Note

2

3

tions ››› Fig. 198

o

, taking as reference

2

3

bolt

or

.

1

the position of the tyre valve . Otherwise it

Make a note of the code number of the anti-

theft wheel bolt and keep it in a safe place,

but not in your vehicle. If you need a new

adapter, you can obtain it from the SEAT O-

cial Service, indicating the code number.

will not be possible to mount the hubcap.

Use only the wheel wrench belonging to the car

to loosen the wheel bolts.

Loosen the wheel bolts only about one turn be-

fore raising the vehicle with the jack.

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Raise the vehicle

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Look on the strut for the mark of the jack sup-

WARNING

port point (sunken area) closest to the wheel to

If the wheel bolts are not properly tightened,

they could come loose while driving and

cause an accident, serious injury and loss of

vehicle control.

be changed ››› Fig. 199.

●

Turn the jack crank handle, located below the

1

strut support point, to raise it until the tab

››› Fig. 200 is below the housing that is provi-

ded.

●

Use only wheel bolts which correspond to

the rim in question.

●

1

Align the jack so that the tab

“grips” onto

●

Never use diꢀerent wheel bolts.

the housing provided on the cross member and

Wheel bolts and threads should be clean,

2

the mobile base

is resting on the ground. The

free of oil and grease, and it should be possi-

2

base plate

should fall vertically with respect

ble to screw them easily.

1

to the support point

.

Fig. 199 Jack position points.

●

To loosen and tighten wheel bolts, only

●

Continue turning the jack until the wheel is

use the wheel wrench that came with the car

slightly lifted o the ground.

from the factory.

●

The wheel bolts should only be loosened

WARNING

slightly (about one turn) before raising the

The factory-supplied jack is only designed

for changing wheels on this model. On no

account attempt to use it for lifting heavier

vehicles or other loads. Risk of injury.

vehicle with the jack. Risk of accident!

●

Never apply grease or oil to wheel bolts or

to the wheel hub threads. Even if the bolts

have been tightened to the prescribed tor-

que, they could come loose while driving.

●

Make sure the jack remains stable. If the

surface is slippery or soft, the jack could slip

or sink, respectively, with the consequent risk

of causing injuries.

●

Never loosen the screwed joints of wheel

rims with bolted ring trims.

Fig. 200 Crossbar: mounting the jack on the

vehicle.

●

If wheel bolts are tightened below the

●

Lift the vehicle using only the jack supplied

prescribed torque, the bolts and rims could

come loose while driving. If tightening torque

is too high, the wheel bolts or threads can be

damaged.

from the factory. Other jacks, even those ap-

proved for other SEAT models could slip, with

the consequent risk of injury.

●

Rest the jack (vehicles tools) on ﬁrm ground.

If necessary use a large, strong board or similar

support. If the surface is slippery (for example

tiles) place the jack on a rubber mat or similar

●

Place the jack only at the support points

provided on the strut and align it. Otherwise,

the jack could slip because it does not have

sucient grip on the vehicle: risk of injury!

to prevent it from slipping ›››

.

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When removing/ﬁtting the wheel, the rim may

hit and damage the brake disc. Therefore,

please take care and get a second person to

assist you.

Tightening torque of the wheel nuts

●

You should never place a body limb such as

an arm or leg under a raised vehicle that is

The prescribed tightening torque for wheel

bolts for steel and alloy wheels is 120 Nm. After

changing a wheel, have the tightening torque

checked immediately with a torque wrench that

is working perfectly.

solely supported by the jack.

●

If you have to work underneath the vehicle,

you must use suitable stands additionally to

support the vehicle, there is a risk of acci-

dent!.

Taking oꢀ the wheel

●

Unscrew the bolts with the wheel wrench and

place them on a clean surface.

Before checking tightening torque, have any

rusty wheel bolts that are dicult to screw re-

placed and clean the wheel hub threads.

●

Never raise the vehicle if it is tilting to one

side or the engine is running.

●

Remove the wheel.

●

Never start the engine when the vehicle is

raised. The vehicle may come loose from the

Never apply grease or oil to wheel bolts or to

the wheel hub threads. Even if the bolts have

been tightened to the prescribed torque, they

could come loose while driving.

Putting on the spare wheel

jack due to the engine vibrations.

Check the direction of rotation of the tyre

››› page 295.

NOTICE

●

Place the spare wheel or temporary spare

wheel into position.

●

The vehicle must not be raised on the

Tyres with directional tread pattern

crossbar. Place the jack only at the support

points provided on the strut and align it. Oth-

erwise, the vehicle may be damaged.

●

Screw in the wheel bolts and tighten them a

little with the wheel wrench.

Tyres with directional tread pattern have been

designed to operate best when rotating in only

one direction. An arrow on the tyre sidewall in-

dicates the direction of rotation on tyres with

directional tread. Always observe the indicated

direction of rotation in order to guarantee opti-

mum grip and help avoid aquaplaning, exces-

sive noise and wear.

●

Use the appropriate adapter to tighten the

●

Any type of load or weight applied to the

anti-theft wheel bolts.

external trim/door will (stepped on, ﬁtting

the jack, resting heavy objects, etc.) can

cause damage to it. SEAT accepts no re-

sponsibility for any damages caused by im-

proper use of the external trim or body.

●

Carefully lower the vehicle using the jack.

Use the wheel spanner to tighten all of the

wheel nuts clockwise. Tighten the bolts in diag-

onal pairs (not in a circle).

●

Put the caps, trim or full hubcap back on.

If the tyre is mounted in the opposite direction

of rotation, drive with extreme caution, as the

tyre is no longer being used correctly. This is

of particular importance when the road surface

is wet. Change the tyre as soon as possible or

remount it with the correct direction of rotation.

The wheel bolts should be clean and turn

easily. Before ﬁtting the spare wheel, inspect

the wheel condition and hub mounting surfa-

ces. These surfaces must be clean before ﬁtting

the wheel.

Removing and installing a wheel

Change the wheel after loosening the wheel

bolts and raising the vehicle with the jack.

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●

The vehicle is not level due to a load.

Works after changing a wheel

Tyre pressure monitor sys-

tem

The wheels on an axle are subject to a heav-

●

Replace the hub caps or wheel bolt caps

ier load (e.g. with a heavy load).

(depending on equipment).

●

The vehicle is ﬁtted with snow chains.

The temporary spare wheel is ﬁtted.

One wheel has been changed on an axle.

●

Return all tools to their proper storing loca-

Tyre pressure monitor indicator

tion.

●

If the replaced wheel does not ﬁt in the spare

wheel housing, store it safely in the luggage

compartment ››› page 226.

There may be a delay in the reaction of the tyre

pressure monitoring indicator or it may not

indicate anything under certain circumstances

(e.g. sporty driving, snow-covered or unpaved

roads, or when driving with snow chains).

●

Check the tyre pressure of the newly moun-

ted tyre as soon as possible.

●

In vehicles ﬁtted with a tyre pressure indica-

tor, adjust the pressure and store it in memory

››› page 296.

Calibrate the tyre pressure monitoring indi-

cator

●

Have the tightening torque of the wheel nuts

After changing the tyre pressure or replacing

one or more wheels, the tyre pressure monitor-

ing indicator must be recalibrated. This should

also be done, for example, when switching the

front and rear tyres.

checked as soon as possible with a torque

wrench ››› page 295. Meanwhile, drive care-

fully.

Fig. 201 Instrument cluster: warning of loss of

tyre pressure.

●

Have the ﬂat tyre replaced as quickly as pos-

The tyre pressure monitoring system compares

the individual speeds of each wheel and thus

the dynamic radius with the help of the ABS

sensors.

sible.

It should be calibrated with the vehicle stopped

and its tyres cold. If calibrated while the tyres

are hot, the pressure check and calibration pro-

cedure should be repeated when cold before

the next trip.

The tyre pressure monitor indicator warns of

any change in the tread diameter of a wheel

››› Fig. 201.

●

Switch the ignition on.

Save the new inﬂation pressure in the Info-

Change in wheel diameter

tainment system: function button

> Vehicle >

The wheel diameter changes when:

Settings > Tyres > SET.

●

Tyre pressure is changed manually.

The tyre pressure is insucient.

The tyre's structure is damaged.

●

OR: function button

> Vehicle > Selection

> Vehicle status > Tyre pressure control >

SET ››› page 34.

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After storing the new inﬂation pressure, a conﬁr-

mation message will be displayed, the warning

light in the instrument cluster will ﬂash brieﬂy

and a driver alert tone will be played.

Troubleshooting

●

If the tyres have no punctures and do not

need to be replaced immediately, drive to

the nearest specialist workshop at low speed

and have the tyre pressure checked and cor-

rected.

Low tyre pressure

The control lamp switches on yellow.

The tyre pressure loss indicator uses the

ABS sensors to compare the turns of each

wheel and, therefore, their tread circumferen-

ces, among other aspects. The set values are

collected and monitored after a long journey at

dierent speeds.

The inﬂation pressure of one or more wheels is

much lower than the value set by the driver, or

the tyre has structural damage.

Note

●

Stop the vehicle! Stop the vehicle safely

When driving for the ﬁrst time with new

tyres at high speeds, the tyres may expand

slightly, which may result in an air pressure

warning.

as soon as possible.

●

For example, if the wheels are under very heavy

loads, the tyre pressure must be increased to

the total recommended tyre pressure before

calibration ››› Fig. 201.

Check all tyres and pressures.

Replace any damaged tyres.

●

If a low tyre pressure is detected when the

OR: Fault in the tyre pressure gauge.

ignition is switched on, an audible warning

will sound. If the system fails, an audible sig-

nal sounds.

Consult a specialised workshop if the tyre pres-

sure is correct and the lamp remains lit after

switching the ignition o and back on again.

WARNING

●

Driving on unpaved roads for a long period

If the tyres are inﬂated to diꢀerent pressures,

or to a pressure that is too low, a tyre may be

damaged and control of the vehicle may be

lost. This could lead to a serious or even fatal

accident.

of time, or sporty driving, may temporarily

deactivate the system. The warning lamp

shows a fault, but disappears when road

conditions or driving behaviour change.

Tyre repair

TMS (Tyre Mobility System) puncture

repair kit

●

Do not only rely on the tyre pressure mon-

●

If the lamp lights up, reduce speed im-

itoring system. Check the tyres regularly to

ensure that the tyre pressures are correct

and that the tyres are free of damage such

as punctures, cuts, gouges and dents. Re-

move any non-puncturing objects from the

tyres.

mediately and avoid any sudden turning or

braking manoeuvres. Stop as soon as possi-

ble, and check the pressure and status of all

tyres.

The puncture repair kit (Tyre Mobility System)

will reliably seal punctures caused by the pen-

etration of a foreign body of up to about 4 mm

in diameter. Do not remove foreign objects,

e.g. screws or nails, from the tyre.

●

The tyre pressure loss indicator only works

correctly if all the tyres are at the correct

pressure when cold, and it is subsequently

calibrated according to the described pro-

cedure.

●

The tyre pressure monitoring indicator

does not function when there is a fault in the

After inserting the sealant residue in the tyre,

you must again check the tyre pressure about

10 minutes after starting the engine.

ESC or ABS ››› page 129.

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Wheels and tyres

You should only use the tyre mobility set if the

vehicle is parked in a safe place, you are famil-

iar with the procedure and you have the nec-

essary tyre mobility set. Otherwise, you should

seek professional assistance.

●

Always stop the engine, apply the parking

For the sake of the environment

brake and engage a gear (for manual trans-

mission), or activate parking lock P (for auto-

matic transmission) to reduce the risk of the

vehicle moving unintentionally.

Dispose of used or expired tyre sealant in

accordance with the relevant legal require-

ments.

●

Use the puncture repair kit only if you are

Tyre sealant must not be used in the follow-

ing cases:

Note

familiar with the necessary operations. Oth-

erwise, you should seek professional assis-

tance.

You can purchase new bottles of tyre sealant

from SEAT dealers.

●

If the wheel rim has been damaged.

●

The puncture repair kit should only be

In outside temperatures below -20°C (-4°F).

used in an emergency, to reach the nearest

Note

If the cut or punctures in the tyres are larger

garage.

than 4 mm.

Take into account the separate instruction

manual provided by the tyre mobility system

manufacturer.

●

Replace tyres repaired with the puncture

●

If the tyre has been driven on with very low

kit as soon as possible.

inﬂation pressure or no tyre pressure.

●

The sealant is harmful to health and must

●

If the expiry date of the sealant bottle has

be cleaned oꢀ immediately if it comes into

passed.

contact with the skin.

Anti-puncture kit contents

●

Always keep the puncture repair kit out of

the reach of children.

WARNING

Using the puncture repair kit can be danger-

ous, particularly when ﬁlling the tyre on the

roadside. To reduce the risk of serious injury,

consider the following:

WARNING

A tyre ﬁlled with sealant does not have the

same driving properties as a conventional

tyre.

●

Stop the vehicle as soon as possible in a

safe place. Park it at a safe distance from

●

Never drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).

Avoid full throttle, braking heavily and cor-

road trac to ﬁll the tyres.

●

Make sure the ground is ﬂat and ﬁrm.

nering at high speeds.

All occupants, especially children, should

●

Drive for only 10 minutes at a maximum

stay a safe distance away from the work

speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) and then check

area.

the tyre.

Fig. 202 Standard display: contents of the

anti-puncture kit.

●

Turn on the hazard lights to warn other

road users.

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●

The anti-puncture kit is located underneath the

ﬂoor covering in the luggage compartment. In-

cludes the following components ››› Fig. 202:

Keep the air compressor running until it rea-

Sealing and inﬂating a tyre

ches a pressure of 2.0-2.5 bar (29-36 psi/

200-250 kPa). A maximum of 8 minutes.

Sealing the tyre

●

Disconnect the air compressor.

1

Valve insert remover

●

Unscrew the tyre valve cap and insert. Use

1

the device ››› Fig. 202

cap. Place it on a clean surface.

to remove the valve

If it does not reach the pressure indicated,

2

A sticker to be adhered to the instrument

unscrew the tyre inﬂator tube from the valve.

cluster, within the driver's visual ﬁeld, to re-

mind that the maximum advisable speed

“max. 80 km/h” or “max. 50 mph”

●

Shake the tyre sealant bottle vigorously

●

Move the vehicle 10m so that the sealant is

10

››› Fig. 202

.

distributed throughout the tyre.

3

Filler tube with cap

●

3

●

Screw the tyre inﬂation hose ››› Fig. 202

Screw the compressor tyre inﬂator into the

into the tyre sealant bottle. The bottle's seal will

break automatically.

valve.

4

Air compressor (depending on the version,

the model may vary).

●

Repeat the inﬂation process.

●

3

Remove the ﬁller cap ››› Fig. 202

and

5

6

If it still does not come up to pressure, the

ON/OFF switch

screw the open end of the tube into the tyre

valve.

tyre is too badly damaged. Stop and seek as-

sistance from authorised personnel.

Air bleed screw (it can also be integrated in

the inﬂator tube).

●

With the bottle upside down, empty all of the

●

Disconnect the air compressor. Unscrew the

7

Warning provided by tyre pressure monitor-

ing system (it can also be integrated in the

inﬂator tube).

contents into the tyre.

tyre inﬂation tube from the tyre valve.

●

Remove the bottle from the valve.

●

When the tyre pressure is between 2.5 and

2.0 bars, continue driving without exceeding

80 km/h (50 mph).

Replace the howitzer with the device

8

9

Tube for inﬂating tyres

12 volt connector

Bottle of sealant

Spare tyre valve

1

››› Fig. 202

onto the tyre valve.

●

2

Attach the sticker ››› Fig. 202

to the instru-

10

11

Inﬂating the tyre

ment panel display, within the driver's ﬁeld of

vision.

●

Screw the tyre inﬂation tube of the compres-

●

8

Check the pressure again after 10 minutes

sor ››› Fig. 202

on the tyre valve.

The valve insert remover

lower end for a valve insert. The valve insert can

only be screwed or unscrewed in this way. This

also applies to its replacement part

has a gap at the

››› page 300.

●

Check that the air evacuation screw is

6

closed ››› Fig. 202

.

11

.

●

Start the engine and leave it running.

●

9

Attach the connector ››› Fig. 202

to the

vehicle’s 12 volt power outlet ››› page 179.

●

Switch on the air compressor with ON/OFF

5

switch ››› Fig. 202

.

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1.4 bar (20 psi/140 kPa) and higher:

WARNING

●

Set the tyre pressure to the correct value

When inﬂating the wheel, the air compressor

and the inﬂator tube may become hot.

again.

●

Carefully resume your journey until you reach

●

Protect hands and skin from hot parts.

the nearest specialised workshop without ex-

ceeding 80 km/h (50 mph).

Do not place the hot ﬂexible inﬂator tube

or hot air compressor on ﬂammable material.

●

Have the damaged tyre replaced.

●

Allow them to cool before storing the de-

vice.

WARNING

●

If it is not possible to inﬂate the tyre to at

least 2.0 bars (29 psi / 200 kPa), the tyre is

too badly damaged. The sealant is not in a

good condition to seal the tyre. Do not con-

tinue driving. Seek specialist assistance.

Driving with an unsealed tyre is dangerous

and can cause accidents and serious injury.

●

Do not continue driving if the tyre pressure

is 1.3 bar (19 psi / 130 kPa) and lower.

●

Seek specialist assistance.

NOTICE

Switch oꢀ the air compressor after a maxi-

mum of 8 operational minutes to avoid over-

heating! Before switching on the air com-

pressor again, let it cool for several minutes.

Check after 10 minutes of driving

8

Screw in the inﬂator tube ››› Fig. 202

and check the pressure on the gauge

again

.

7

1.3 bar (19 psi / 130 kPa) and lower:

●

Stop the vehicle! The tyre cannot be sealed

suciently with the tyre mobility set.

●

You should obtain professional assistance

›››

.

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