Get The essentials -> Action in the event of a puncture Guide for Seat Ateca SUV First Generation (2016-2020)

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Filler tube with cap

Air compressor

Tube for inflating tyres

Warning provided by tyre pressure moni-

toring system (it can also be integrated in

the compressor).

Air bleed screw (in its place, the compres-

sor may have a button).

ON/OFF switch

12 volt connector

Bottle of sealant

Spare tyre valve

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Replace the repaired tyre with the tyre

Note

mobility set as soon as possible.

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Take into account the separate instruction

manual of the tyre mobility set* manufac-

turer.

The sealant is a health hazard and must

be cleaned immediately if it comes into

contact with the skin.

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Always keep the tyre mobility set out of

the reach of small children.

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Contents of the tyre mobility sys-

tem*

Always stop the engine, apply the hand-

brake lever firmly and engage gear if using

a manual gearbox, in order to reduce the

risk of vehicle involuntary movement.

WARNING

A tyre filled with sealant does not have the

same performance properties as a conven-

tional tyre.

The valve insert remover

has a gap at

the lower end for a valve insert. The valve in-

sert can only be screwed or unscrewed in this

way. This also applies to its replacement part

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Never drive faster than 80 km/h

(50 mph).

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Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking

and fast cornering.

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WARNING

Drive for only 10 minutes at a maximum

When inflating the wheel, the air compres-

sor and the inflator tube may become hot.

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

the tyre.

Fig. 100 Standard display: contents of the an-

ti-puncture kit.

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Protect hands and skin from hot parts.

The anti-puncture kit is located underneath

the floor covering in the luggage compart-

ment. It includes the following components

››› Fig. 100:

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Do not place the hot flexible inflator tube

For the sake of the environment

Dispose of used or expired sealant observ-

ing any legal requirements.

or hot air compressor on flammable mate-

rial.

●

Allow them to cool before storing the de-

vice.

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Tyre valve remover

Note

If it is not possible to inflate the tyre to at

Sticker indicating maximum speed “max.

80 km/h” or “max. 50 mph”

A new bottle of sealant can be purchased

at SEAT dealerships.

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

too badly damaged. The sealant is not in a

Emergencies

WARNING

Driving with an unsealed tyre is dangerous

and can cause accidents and serious in-

jury.

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good condition to seal the tyre. Do not con-

tinue driving. Seek specialist assistance.

Depending on the time of the year, tem-

peratures inside a locked and closed vehi-

cle can be extremely high or extremely low

resulting in serious injuries and illness or

even death, particularly for young children.

CAUTION

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Do not continue driving if the tyre pres-

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

Switch off the air compressor after a maxi-

mum of 8 operational minutes to avoid

overheating! Before switching on the air

compressor again, let it cool for several mi-

nutes.

WARNING

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Seek specialist assistance.

Getting in the way of the doors and the rear

lid is dangerous and can lead to serious in-

jury.

Manual unlocking/locking

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Open and close the doors and the rear lid

only when there is nobody in the way.

Check after 10 minutes of driving

Introduction

Screw the inflator tube››› Fig. 100

again

CAUTION

Read the additional information carefully

and check the pressure on the gauge

When opening and closing in an emergen-

cy, carefully disassemble components and

then reassemble them carefully to avoid

damage to the vehicle.

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 ^{page 17, ›››} ^{page 18.}

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

The doors, rear lid and panoramic tilting sun-

roof can be locked manually and partially

opened, for example if the key or the central

locking is damaged.

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Stop the vehicle! The tyre cannot be

sealed sufficiently with the tyre mobility set.

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You should obtain professional assistance

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Changing the windscreen

wiper blades

WARNING

Opening and closing doors carelessly can

cause serious injury.

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

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Set the tyre pressure to the correct value

again.

Carefully resume your journey until you

reach the nearest specialised workshop with-

out exceeding 80 km/h (50 mph).

Changing the windscreen and rear

window wiper blades

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If the vehicle is locked from outside, the

doors and windows cannot be opened from

the inside.

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Read the additional information carefully

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Never leave children or disabled people

 ^{page 63.}

alone in the car. They could be trapped in

the car in an emergency and will not be

able to get themselves to safety.

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Have the damaged tyre replaced.

The windscreen wiper blades are supplied as

standard with a layer of graphite. This layer is

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responsible for ensuring that the wipe is silent.

If the graphite layer is damaged, the noise of

the water as it is wiped across the windscreen

will be louder.

The vehicle battery drains if the vehicle is

towed with the engine switched off and the

ignition connected. Depending on the battery

charge status, the drop in voltage may be so

large, even after just a few minutes, that no

electrical device in the vehicle may work e.g.

the hazard warning lights. In vehicles with the

Keyless Access system, the steering wheel

fore using the wipers. In cold weather, it

may help to leave the vehicle parked with

the wipers in service position

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Check the condition of the wiper blades reg-

ularly. If the wipers scrape across the

glass, they should be changed if they are

CAUTION

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To prevent damage to the bonnet and the

damaged, or cleaned if they are dirty›››

wiper arms, only leave them in the service

position.

could lock›››

Damaged windscreen wiper blades should

be replaced immediately. These are availa-

ble from qualified workshops.

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Before driving, always lower the wiper

WARNING

A vehicle with no power should never be

towed.

arms.

WARNING

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During towing, never switch off the igni-

Worn or dirty windscreen wiper blades re-

duce visibility and increase the risk of acci-

dent and serious injury.

tion with the starter button. Otherwise, the

electronic lock of the steering column

could suddenly get blocked and it would be

impossible to steer the vehicle. This could

cause an accident, serious injury and loss

of control of the vehicle.

Tow-starting and towing

Introduction

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Always replace damaged or worn wind-

screen wiper blades or blades that no lon-

ger clean the windscreen properly.

Tow-starting means starting the engine of

the vehicle while another pulls it.

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If during towing the vehicle runs out of

power, stop towing immediately and re-

quest the assistance of specialist person-

nel.

Towing means one vehicle pulling another

CAUTION

Damaged or dirty windscreen wipers

could scratch the glass.

that is not roadworthy.

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Always consider the legal provisions relating

to tow-starting and towing.

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If products containing solvents, rough

WARNING

sponges or sharp objects are used to clean

the blades, the graphite layer will be dam-

aged.

For technical reasons, towing a vehicle

with a discharged battery is not allowed.

The jump start should be used instead

Vehicle handling and braking capacity

change considerably during towing. Please

observe the following instructions to mini-

mise the risk of serious accidents and in-

jury:

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Never use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint

thinner or similar products to clean the win-

dows.

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 ^{page 60.}

If the vehicle comes with the Keyless Access

system, towing is only allowed with the igni-

tion on!

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As the driver of the vehicle being towed:

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In icy conditions, always check that the

wiper blades are not frozen to the glass be-

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