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175If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

IIff aanndd wwhheenn

FFiirrsstt aaiidd kkiitt,, wwaarrnniinngg ttrriiaannggllee

In some countries a luminous hazard warning triangle must be

carried in the vehicle to be used in an emergency, as well as a first

aid kit and spare bulbs.

The first aid kit can be stored in the spare wheel recess. The

warning triangle can be placed at the rear of the boot using rubber

bands.

NNoottee

The first aid kit and warning triangle are

nnoott

delivered with the vehicle as

standard fittings.

• The first aid kit and warning triangle must fulfil legal requirements.

• You should bear in mind the use-by dates of the contents of the first aid

kit.

OOnn bbooaarrdd ttoooollss,, ssppaarree wwhheeeell

Vehicle tools

The vehicle tools and the jack are located in a box in the spare tire

recess. Here you can also store the removable swivel joint of the

towing device.

IBN-106

Fig. 133

•

TThhee ffaaccttoorryy ssuupppplliieedd jjaacckk iiss ddeessiiggnneedd oonnllyy ffoorr yyoouurr vveehhiiccllee mmooddeell.. DDoo nnoott

ttrryy aanndd lliifftt hheeaavvyy vveehhiicclleess nnoorr aannyy ootthheerr ttyyppee ooff llooaadd..

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176 If and when

Vehicle tools / Jack

VVeehhiicclleess mmaayy aallssoo hhaavvee::

(Hexagon socket) screwdriver with control lever for the wheel

bolts. The screwdriver is a combined one.

Jack

Before the jack is placed back into the compartment, the claw must

be fully wound back. The crank is then tensioned against the side

of the jack.

Wire hook*

Wheel bolt spanner

Dragging ring*

NNoottee

Never use the hexagon socket of the screwdriver to loosen or tighten wheel

bolts.

•

SSeett tthhee hhaanndd bbrraakkee bbeeffoorree lliiffttiinngg tthhee vveehhiiccllee.. NNeevveerr ssttaarrtt tthhee eennggiinnee wwhheenn

vveehhiiccllee iiss lliifftteedd.. DDaannggeerr ooff aacccciiddeenntt..

•

WWhheenn wwoorrkk mmuusstt bbee ddoonnee uunnddeerr tthhee vveehhiiccllee,, iiff nneecceessssaarryy,, uussee ssuuiittaabbllee

ssuuppppoorrtt..

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IBN-107

IBN-129

Fig. 134

Fig. 135

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177If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

The spare tire is located under the boot floor covering. It is secured

on the bottom with a plastic wheel

⇒

fig. 135.

•

To keep the spare tire always in perfect condition, it is advisable

to regularly check the tire pressure (preferably together with the

other tires, see inside the tank flap).

WWhheeeellss

General notes

• New tyres do not give maximum grip straight away and should

therefore be run in at moderate speeds and a careful style of

driving for about the first 100 km. This will help to make the tyres

last longer.

• The tread depth of new tyres can vary due to construction and

design features, and depending on version and manufactures.

• Check tyres for damage from time to time (cuts, splits, cracks and

lumps) and remove any foreign bodies embedded in the treads.

• To avoid damage to tyres and wheels drive over curbs and similar

obstacles very slowly and as nearly at right angles as possible.

• Keep grease, oil and fuel off the tyres.

• Replace missing dust caps as soon as possible.

• Mark wheels before taking them off so that they rotate in the

same direction when put back on again.

• When taken off, the tyres should be stored in a cool, dry and

preferably dark place.

Tyres which are not on wheels should be stored in a vertical

position.

NNoottee ffoorr ttyyrreess wwhheerree tthhee ddiirreeccttiioonn ooff rroottaattiioonn iiss ssttiippuullaatteedd

It is imperative that the designated direction of rotation for tyre treads

(which can be determined from the arrow on the side of the tyre) be kept to.

The best tyre performance i.e. in aquaplaning, road adhesion, noise and

wear is then guaranteed.

DDaammaaggee ttoo wwhheeeellss aanndd ttyyrreess iiss nnoott aallwwaayyss eeaassyy ttoo sseeee.. UUnnuussuuaall vviibbrraattiioonnss

oorr aa ppuulllliinngg ttoo oonnee ssiiddee ccoouulldd iinnddiiccaattee ttyyrree ddaammaaggee.. IIff yyoouu ssuussppeecctt ddaammaaggee

ttoo aa ttyyrree,, iimmmmeeddiiaatteellyy rreedduuccee yyoouurr ssppeeeedd.. VViissuuaallllyy cchheecckk aallll ttyyrreess ffoorr

ddaammaaggee ((bbuullggeess,, tteeaarrss eettcc..)).. IIff nnoo eexxtteerrnnaall ddaammaaggee ccaann bbee sseeeenn,, ddrriivvee

ccaarreeffuullllyy ttoo tthhee nneeaarreesstt TTeecchhnniiccaall SSeerrvviiccee CCeennttrree aanndd hhaavvee tthhee vveehhiiccllee

cchheecckkeedd oovveerr..

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178 If and when

Tyre life

Tyre life depends to a considerable extent on the following

factors:

IInnffllaattiioonn pprreessssuurree

The inflation pressures are to be found inside the fuel lid.

The inflation pressure is very important particularly at high speeds.

Therefore, the pressures should be checked at least once a

month and before every long journey.

At this opportunity do not forget the spare wheel:

• The spare wheel with normal tyre should always be inflated to

the highest pressure required on the vehicle.

• Always check the pressures when the tyres are cold. When warm,

the pressure is higher but do not reduce. If the load changes a

great deal the pressure must be altered to suit.

On vehicles with wheel hub caps, valve extensions are fitted. It is

not necessary to remove the valve extension piece in order to test

and correct the inflation pressure.

PPrreessssuurreess wwhhiicchh aarree ttoooo hhiigghh oorr ttoooo llooww sshhoorrtteenn ttyyrree lliiffee –– qquuiittee

aappaarrtt ffrroomm tthhee ddeettrriimmeennttaall iinnfflluueennccee oonn vveehhiiccllee hhaannddlliinngg..

FFoorr tthhee ssaakkee ooff tthhee eennvviirroonnmmeenntt

A pressure which is too low increases the fuel consumption and this

burdens the environment unnecessarily.

MMooddee ooff ddrriivviinngg

Fast cornering, hard acceleration and violent braking also increase

tyre wear.

BBaallaanncciinngg wwhheeeellss

The wheels on new vehicles are balanced. However when the

vehicle is running various influences can cause the wheels to

become unbalanced and this causes steering vibration.

B1H-085

Fig. 136

AAtt ccoonnttiinnuuoouuss hhiigghh ssppeeeeddss aa ttyyrree iinn wwhhiicchh tthhee pprreessssuurree iiss ttoooo llooww fflleexxeess

mmoorree aanndd hheeaattss uupp eexxcceessssiivveellyy.. TThhiiss ccaann ccaauussee ttrreeaadd sseeppaarraattiioonn aanndd ttyyrree

bbllooww oouutt..

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179If and when

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Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

As imbalance also increases steering, suspension and tyre wear

the wheels should be balanced again. Furthermore a wheel should

always be rebalanced when the tyre has been repaired or when a

new tyre has been fitted.

IInnccoorrrreecctt wwhheeeell aalliiggnnmmeenntt

Incorrect wheel alignment not only causes excessive, usually

uneven, tyre wear but can also impair the vehicle’s safe handling.

In case of abnormal tyre wear, contact a Technical Service Centre.

WWeeaarr iinnddiiccaattoorrss

At the bottom of the tread of the original tyres there are 1.6 mm

high “wear indicators” running across the tread

⇒

fig. 136. There

are 6-8 of these indicators – according to make – evenly spaced

around the tyre circumference. Marks on the walls of the tyre (for

example the letters “TWI” or triangles) show the locations of the

wear indicators.

NNoottee

When tread depth is down to 1.6 mm measured in the tread groove next to

the wear indicator bar – the official permissible minimum tread depth has

been reached (in export countries this figure may differ).

Renewing wheels/tyres

Wheels and tyres are important design features. The wheels and

tyres approved by us should be used. They are specially matched

to the model concerned and contribute largely to the excellent

roadholding and safe driving characteristics.

To maintain the vehicle’s proper operation, SEAT highly

recommends the use of pneumatics/tyres of the same

characteristics to that originally supplied with.

TThhee TTeecchhnniiccaall SSeerrvviicceess hhoolldd uupp ttoo ddaattee iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn rreeggaarrddiinngg tthhee

ssttaannddaarrdd ttyyrreess ffiitttteedd bbyy tthhee mmaannuuffaaccttuurreerr.. AAllssoo:: MMaannyy TTeecchhnniiccaall

SSeerrvviicceess ppoosssseessss aa llaarrggee rraannggee ooff ttyyrreess aanndd rriimmss..

• Fitting and repairing tyres requires expert knowledge and special

tools. This work may only be carried out by specialist personnel.

FFoorr tthhee ssaakkee ooff tthhee eennvviirroonnmmeenntt

Because of the problems in disposing of old tyres and the specialised tools

and knowledge required, tyres should preferably be changed at a Technical

Service Centre.

• For safety reasons the tyres should be renewed in pairs and not

singly. The tyres with the deepest tread should always be on the

front wheels.

•

TThhee ttyyrreess mmuusstt bbee rreenneewweedd wwhheenn tthheeyy aarree wwoorrnn ddoowwnn ttoo tthhee wweeaarr

iinnddiiccaattoorrss..

•

WWoorrnn ttyyrreess aarree ddeettrriimmeennttaall ttoo rrooaaddhhoollddiinngg ppaarrttiiccuullaarrllyy aatt hhiigghh ssppeeeeddss oonn

wweett rrooaaddss.. FFuurrtthheerrmmoorree,, tthhee vveehhiiccllee tteennddss ttoo aaqquuaappllaannee ssoooonneerr..

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180 If and when

• You should only combine radial tyres of the same construction,

size (rolling circumference) and, as far as possible, the same tread

profile on all four wheels.

•

If the spare wheel has got a different use than the wheels the car

is using actually (for example, winter tyres or wide tyres), in case of

a breakdown it will only be possible to be used for a short time and

driving with special care. It will have to be replaced by the normal

wheel as soon as possible.

• Never fit used tyres whose previous history is not known.

• Knowing the tyre lettering and its meaning makes the selection

of the correct tyres easier. Radial ply tyres have the following

lettering on the sidewall:

TThhee mmaannuuffaaccttuurriinngg ddaattee

is also to be seen on the tyre wall

(possibly only on inner side of wheel):

DOT ... 185 means that the tyre was manufactured the 18

week of

2005.

IIff yyoouu wwiisshh ttoo ffiitt yyoouurr ccaarr wwiitthh nnoonn--ssttaannddaarrdd wwhheeeellss oorr ttyyrreess pplleeaassee

nnoottee::

e.g.

119955 // 6655 RR 1155 9911 TT

119955

= Tyre width in mm

6655

= Height/width ratio in %

= Radial construction code letter = Radial

1155

= Wheel diameter in inches

9911

= Carrying capability code

= Speed code letter

TTyyrreess wwhhiicchh aarree mmoorree tthhaann 66 yyeeaarrss oolldd sshhoouulldd oonnllyy bbee uusseedd iinn aann

eemmeerrggeennccyy aanndd tthheenn wwiitthh aa ppaarrttiiccuullaarrllyy ccaarreeffuull ssttyyllee ooff ddrriivviinngg..

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FFoorr tteecchhnniiccaall rreeaassoonnss iitt iiss nnoott nnoorrmmaallllyy ppoossssiibbllee ttoo uussee wwhheeeellss ffrroomm ootthheerr

vveehhiicclleess –– iinn cceerrttaaiinn cciirrccuummssttaanncceess nnoott eevveenn wwhheeeellss ffrroomm tthhee ssaammee vveehhiiccllee

mmooddeell!!

•

UUssiinngg ttyyppeess ooff wwhheeeell aanndd//oorr ttyyrreess wwhhiicchh hhaavvee nnoott bbeeeenn aapppprroovveedd bbyy uuss

ffoorr yyoouurr vveehhiiccllee mmooddeell ccaann bbee ddeettrriimmeennttaall ttoo tthhee ssaaffeettyy ooff tthhee vveehhiiccllee.. IItt ccaann

aallssoo aaffffeecctt tthhee vveehhiiccllee uunnddeerr tthhee CCoonnssttrruuccttiioonn aanndd UUssee rreegguullaattiioonnss..

•

WWhheeeellss aanndd wwhheeeell bboollttss aarree mmaattcchheedd ttoo eeaacchh ootthheerr..

TThheerreeffoorree,, wwhheenneevveerr wwhheeeellss aarree cchhaannggeedd ttoo aa ddiiffffeerreenntt vveerrssiioonn ((ee..gg.. aallllooyy

wwhheeeellss oorr wwhheeeellss wwiitthh wwiinntteerr ttyyrreess)),, tthhee ccoorrrreessppoonnddiinngg wwhheeeell bboollttss wwiitthh tthhee

ccoorrrreessppoonnddiinngg lleennggtthh aanndd ttaappeerr,, mmuusstt aallssoo bbee uusseedd.. TThhee sseeccuurriittyy ooff tthhee

wwhheeeellss aanndd tthhee ffuunnccttiioonniinngg ooff tthhee bbrraakkee ssyysstteemm ddeeppeenndd oonn tthhiiss!!

•

IIff wwhheeeell ttrriimm ddiissccss aarree ssuubbsseeqquueennttllyy iinnssttaalllleedd iitt iiss eesssseennttiiaall ttoo eennssuurree tthhaatt

tthhee aaiirr ffllooww rreemmaaiinnss aaddeeqquuaattee ttoo ccooooll tthhee bbrraakkeess..

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181If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

Technical Service Centres have all the necessary information about

the possible conversion of wheels, tyres and wheel trims.

Wheel bolts

TThhee wwhheeeell bboollttss mmuusstt bbee cclleeaann aanndd eeaassyy ttoo ttuurrnn –– ddoo nnoott ggrreeaassee oorr

ooiill uunnddeerr aannyy cciirrccuummssttaanncceess!!

TThhiiss aapppplliieess nnoott oonnllyy ttoo cchhaannggiinngg aa ddeeffeeccttiivvee wwhheeeell bbuutt aallssoo wwhheenn

rreeppllaacciinngg ssuummmmeerr ttyyrreess wwiitthh wwiinntteerr ttyyrreess aanndd vviiccee--vveerrssaa..

Changing the wheels round

If the front tyres are worn more than the rear it is advisable to

change the wheels round as shown. All tyres will then have

approximately the same length of service life.

With certain types of tread wear it can be an advantage to change

the wheels diagonally. For more details, contact a Technical Service

Centre.

Winter tyres

When fitting winter tyres note the following:

• For better driving performance, fit winter tyres on all four wheels.

• Winter tyres are no longer fully effective when the tread has worn

down to a depth of 4 mm.

The following speed limits are valid for winter tyres:

Code letter Q max. 160 km/h

Code letter T max. 190 km/h

Code letter H max. 210 km/h

IBN-049

Fig. 137

IInn wwiinntteerr ccoonnddiittiioonnss,, wwiinntteerr ttiirreess wwiillll ssiiggnniiffiiccaannttllyy iimmpprroovvee hhaannddlliinngg ooff tthhee

vveehhiiccllee..

BBeeccaauussee ooff tthheeiirr mmaakkee uupp ((wwiiddtthh,, rruubbbbeerr mmiixxttuurree,, ttrreeaadd ffoorrmmaattiioonn eettcc..)),,

ssuummmmeerr ttyyrreess pprroovviiddee lleessss ttrraaccttiioonn oonn iiccee aanndd ssnnooww..

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TThhee hhiigghheesstt ppeerrmmiissssiibbllee ssppeeeedd ffoorr yyoouurr wwiinntteerr ttyyrreess mmuusstt nnoott bbee eexxcceeeeddeedd..

TThhiiss ccoouulldd ddaammaaggee tthhee wwhheeeell aanndd lleeaadd ttoo aa sseerriioouuss aacccciiddeenntt..

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182 If and when

FFoorr tthhiiss rreeaassoonn,, iinn ssoommee ccoouunnttrriieess,, vveehhiicclleess wwhhiicchh ccaann eexxcceeeedd tthhiiss

ssppeeeedd mmuusstt hhaavvee aann aapppprroopprriiaattee ssttiicckkeerr iinn tthhee ddrriivveerr’’ss ffiieelldd ooff

vviieeww.. TThheessee aarree aavvaaiillaabbllee ffrroomm TTeecchhnniiccaall SSeerrvviiccee CCeennttrreess..

Please note regulations to this effect in your country.

• All-weather tyres can also be used instead of winter tyres.

• If you have a flat tyre the remarks on using the spare wheel on

page 176 should be noted.

• Do not leave winter tyres fitted for an unnecessary long period

because when the roads are free of snow and ice the handling with

summer tyres is better.

FFoorr tthhee ssaakkee ooff tthhee eennvviirroonnmmeenntt

For environmental reasons summer tyres should be fitted again as soon as

possible because normally they are quieter in running, tyre wear is reduced

and the fuel consumption is lower.

Snow chains

Snow chains can only be fitted on the front wheels.

The use of snow chains is permitted on 155/80 R 13, 165/70 R 14

and 185/60 R 14 tires.

OOnnllyy uussee tthhiinn cchhaaiinnss wwhhiicchh ddoo nnoott ssttaanndd cclleeaarr mmoorree tthhaann 1155 mmmm

((iinncclluuddiinngg tteennssiioonneerr))..

When using snow chains wheel rim plates and rim rings must be

taken off. In this case, to protect the wheel, the bolts must then be

fitted with caps which are available from Technical Service Centres.

When driving over roads which are free of snow you must remove

the chains. On such roads they are detrimental to vehicle handling,

damage the tyres and wear out quickly.

In some countries the maximum permissible speed with snow

chains is 50 km/h.

CChhaannggiinngg wwhheeeellss

Preparation work

– In case of a flat tyre or puncture, park the vehicle as far as

possible away from the traffic flow. If necessary, switch hazard

warning lights on and place the warning triangle in position – note

any statutory requirements.

– All vehicle occupants should leave the vehicle and move to a

safe area (e.g. behind safety barrier).

– Apply handbrake firmly, engage a gear or place the gear selector

in position “P” and chock the opposite wheel with a stone or

similar.

– When towing a trailer, the trailer must first be disengaged from

the towing vehicle before the wheel is changed.

– Take tools and spare wheel out of luggage compartment.

CCaauuttiioonn

Carry out wheel change on as flat a surface as possible.

183If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

Wheel trims

– Remove

cceennttrraall ccoovveerr

with the wheel spanner and the wire

hook*. Put the wire hook in one of the recesses of the wheel trim.

Pass wheel spanner through hook and lever trim off

⇒

fig. 138.

– Remove

cceennttrraall ccoovveerr

with the wheel spanner and the wire

hook*. Place the wire hook in the two holes of the SEAT symbol.

Pass wheel spanner through the hook and remove cover

⇒

fig.

139.

B11-065D

TO8-042

Fig. 138

Fig. 139

Notes: the type of central cover may vary according to the model or version.

184 If and when

Loosening the wheel bolts

– Push the wheel spanner as far as possible onto the wheel bolt

as shown and turn the spanner anti-clockwise

⇒

fig. 140. When

doing this, grip the spanner as far as possible towards the lever

end.

If the bolts cannot be loosened, one can in an emergency, carefully

push the spanner down with a foot on the end of the lever. One

should ensure that one has a firm stance and a good grip on the

vehicle.

Loosen wheel bolts about one turn.

Raising the vehicle

B45-082C

Fig. 140

Fig. 141

Fig. 142

17 cm

21 cm

IBN-027A

B11-068D

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185If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

• Depressions under vehicle for jack:

– The jack should be placed at some 17 cm in front and

approximately 21 cm away at the rear from the corresponding

wheel track

⇒

fig. 141.

• Place the jack under the vehicle:

The fig. 142 shows the jack fitted on the rear left hand side.

NNoottee

•

In vehicles fitted with a plastic cover*, remove the cover to access the

attachment points of the vehicle. For this proceed as follows:

Pull on the cover and remove from its housing.

Once the cover is removed, it will remain suspended by a rubber to avoid its

loss.

– Wind jack arm up by turning the crank in the spindle until the

jack just goes under the vehicle.

– The claw of the jack must fit round the vertical rib on the side

member so that the jack cannot slip when vehicle is lifted

⇒

fig.

142.

– Align jack and at same time wind claw up further until it contacts

the vertical rib on side member.

• Lift vehicle until the wheel is just clear of the ground.

Removing and fitting the wheel

•

Remove wheel bolts (

aafftteerr lloooosseenniinngg

), using box spanner in

screwdriver handle

⇒

fig. 143, place them on a clean surface (hub

cap, cloth, paper) next to the jack and remove wheel.

Fig. 143

B45-085C

IIff tthhee jjaacckk iiss nnoott ffiitttteedd aatt tthhee ppooiinnttss mmaarrkkeedd oorr ddeessccrriibbeedd,, ddaammaaggee ccoouulldd bbee

ccaauusseedd ttoo tthhee vveehhiiccllee.. TThheerree iiss aallssoo aa rriisskk ooff iinnjjuurryy!!

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IIff tthhee ggrroouunndd uunnddeerr tthhee jjaacckk iiss ttoooo ssoofftt,, tthhee vveehhiiccllee ccoouulldd sslliipp ooffff tthhee jjaacckk..

EEnnssuurree,, tthheerreeffoorree,, tthhaatt tthhee jjaacckk iiss oonn aa ssoolliidd ssuurrffaaccee.. IIff nneecceessssaarryy,, uussee aa

llaarrggee,, ssttaabbllee uunnddeerrllaayy ttoo ppllaaccee uunnddeerr tthhee jjaacckk..

IIff tthhee ggrroouunndd uunnddeerr tthhee jjaacckk iiss sslliippppeerryy,, ppllaaccee aa nnoonn--sslliipp rruubbbbeerr mmaatt

uunnddeerrnneeaatthh..

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186 If and when

– Fit spare wheel, and slightly tighten all bolts using the box

spanner in the screwdriver handle.

TThhee wwhheeeell bboollttss mmuusstt bbee cclleeaann aanndd eeaassyy ttoo ttuurrnn –– ddoo nnoott ggrreeaassee oorr

ooiill uunnddeerr aannyy cciirrccuummssttaanncceess!!

– Lower vehicle and fully tighten bolts in diagonal sequence using

wheel spanner.

– Fit the hub caps again.

When fitting the hub cap, you must first press on the hub cap at

the valve cut-out and then press on around the full circumference.

– Place the defective wheel in the spare wheel bracket and secure

using the plastic nut.

NNoottee

• Having previously loosened them with the key, use the interior hexagon of

the screwdriver hander to unscrew the bolts easily. The blade should be

removed when doing this.

NNeevveerr uussee tthhee bbooxx ssppaannnneerr iinn tthhee hhaannddllee ooff tthhee ssccrreewwddrriivveerr ttoo lloooosseenn oorr

ttiigghhtteenn wwhheeeell bboollttss..

•• TThhee ffoolllloowwiinngg ppooiinnttss sshhoouulldd bbee nnootteedd aafftteerr cchhaannggiinngg aa wwhheeeell::

–– CChheecckk tthhee iinnffllaattiioonn pprreessssuurree ooff tthhee rreeppllaacceemmeenntt wwhheeeell aass ssoooonn aass

ppoossssiibbllee..

–– HHaavvee tthhee ttiigghhtteenniinngg ttoorrqquuee ooff tthhee wwhheeeell bboollttss cchheecckkeedd wwiitthh aa ttoorrqquuee

wwrreenncchh aass qquuiicckkllyy aass ppoossssiibbllee.. TThhee ttoorrqquuee ffoorr sstteeeell aanndd aallllooyy wwhheeeellss aanndd ffoorr

tthhee ssppaarree wwhheeeell iiss 112200 NNmm..

IIff tthhee wwhheeeell bboollttss aarree sseeeenn ttoo bbee ccoorrrrooddeedd oorr ttoooo ttiigghhtt wwhheenn cchhaannggiinngg tthhee

wwhheeeell,, tthheeyy mmuusstt bbee rreeppllaacceedd bbeeffoorree cchheecckkiinngg tthhee ttoorrqquuee..

UUnnttiill tthhiiss hhaass bbeeeenn ddoonnee,, yyoouu sshhoouulldd oonnllyy ddrriivvee aatt llooww ssppeeeeddss..

•

The defective wheel should be repaired as soon as possible.

Notes for tyres where the direction of rotation is stipulated

It is imperative that the designated direction of rotation for the tyre

treads (which can be determined from the arrow on the side of the

tyre) be kept to. The best tyre performance i.e. in aquaplaning,

road adhesion, noise and wear are then guaranteed.

If a spare wheel has to be fitted against the stipulated direction of

rotation, this measure should only be a temporary one. The best

possible tyre performance concerning aquaplaning, noise level and

wear are no longer fully guaranteed.

We recommend that you take this into account, especially in wet

weather, and adjust your speed to the driving conditions.

In order to use the principle of the direction of rotation fully again,

the faulty tyre must be replaced as soon as possible.

If necessary, mount the tyre fitted against the direction of rotation

in the stipulated direction.

IIff tthhee vveehhiiccllee iiss ttoo bbee ssuubbsseeqquueennttllyy ffiitttteedd wwiitthh wwhheeeellss oorr ttiirreess ddiiffffeerriinngg ffrroomm

tthhoossee ffiitttteedd bbyy tthhee ffaaccttoorryy,, iitt iiss eesssseennttiiaall ttoo aallwwaayyss nnoottee tthhee ccoorrrreessppoonnddiinngg

iinnddiiccaattiioonnss oonn cchhaapptteerr ""AAcccceessssoorriieess,, cchhaannggeess,, aanndd rreeppllaacceemmeenntt ooff ppaarrttss""..

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187If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

Anti-theft* wheel bolts

Anti-theft wheel bolt

Adapter for the wheel bolts

(The adapter is stored with the on board tools.)

LLoooosseenn oorr ttiigghhtteenn wwhheeeell bboollttss

•

First, place adapter

as far as possible onto the anti-theft

wheel

bolt.

•

Place the wheel spanner (from the on board tools) as far as

possible over adapter

and loosen or tighten the wheel bolt.

•

After the wheel has been changed the adapter needs to be

removed from the wheel bolt.

We recommend that you carry the adapter for the wheel bolts in

the vehicle and stow it at a location well known to the owner,

preferably with the on board tools.

CCooddee

The code for the wheel bolt is engraved in the front of the adapter.

MMaakkee aa nnoottee ooff tthhee ccooddee aanndd kkeeeepp iitt iinn aa ssaaffee ppllaaccee.. OOnnllyy wwiitthh tthhiiss

ccooddee ccaann aa rreeppllaacceemmeenntt aaddaapptteerr bbee oobbttaaiinneedd aatt aa SSEEAATT OOffffiicciiaall

SSeerrvviiccee CCeenntteerr..

NNoottee

When fitting anti-theft wheel bolts it is indispensable to ensure a

ttoorrqquuee ooff

112200 NNmm

. If the bolts are too tight, damage to the bolts and adaptor can

occur.

FFuusseess

The individual current circuits are protected by fuses.

We recommend you always carry spare fuses with you, which may

be purchased from any Technical Service Centre.

B45-329C

Fig. 144

NNeevveerr,, uunnddeerr aannyy cciirrccuummssttaanncceess ““rreeppaaiirr”” tthhee ffuusseess oorr rreeppllaaccee tthheemm wwiitthh

mmoorree ppoowweerrffuull oonneess,, aass ddaammaaggee iinn aannootthheerr ppaarrtt ooff tthhee eelleeccttrriiccaall ssyysstteemm

ccoouulldd ooccccuurr.. TThhiiss ccoouulldd eevveenn lleeaadd ttoo aa ffiirree..

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188 If and when

NNoottee

• If the fuse burns out again shortly after being changed, immediately take

your vehicle to a Technical Service Centre to have the electricalsystem

checked.

• Some of the components listed are only found on certain models or are

optional extras.

Changing a fuse

The fuses are located on the left hand side of the dash panel

behind a cover.

On right-hand drive versions, the fuses are on the right hand side

of the dash panel behind a cover.

• Switch off the ignition and the component concerned.

• Take the cover off.

To do this, place the flat blade of the screwdriver in the recess on

the cover (arrow) and lever off.

• With the aid of the list of fuses (see next pages or the cover of

the fuse box) determine which fuse belongs to the component that

has failed.

• Remove the appropriate fuse.

• Replace blown fuse – can be recognised by the burnt metal strip

– with a fuse of same amperage.

• Replace the cover.

IBN-028

Fig. 145

189If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

Layout of fuses

NNºº

CCoommppoonneenntt

AAmmppeerreess

1 Free ---

2 ABS/ESP 10

3 Free ---

4 Brake light, clutch 5

5 Engine control unit (petrol) 5

6 Dipped beam, right 5

7 Dipped beam, left 5

8 Mirror heating control 5

9 Lambda probe 10

10 "S" signal

. Radio control 5

11 Free ---

12 Height adjustment headlights 5

13 Level sensor/oil pressure 5

14 Additional engine heating/Oil pump 10

15 Automatic gearbox control 10

16 Heated seats 15

17 Engine control unit 5

Instrument panel/Heating and ventilation, Navigation,

Height adjustment headlights, Electric mirror 10

NNºº

CCoommppoonneenntt

AAmmppeerreess

19 Reverse light 15

20 Windshield washer pump 10

21 Main beam, right 10

22 Main beam, left 10

23 License plate light/pilot light for side light 5

24 Windshield wiper 10

25 Sprayers (petrol) 10

26 Brake light switch/ESP 10

27 Instrument panel/Diagnosis 5

28 Control: glove compartment light, boot light,

interior light sun roof 10

29 Climatronic 5

30 Free ---

31 Electronic window, left 25

32 Control central locking 15

33 Self-fed alarm horn 15

34 Current supply 15

35 Open roof 20

36 Engine electro-fan heating/Ventilation 25

37 Pump/headlight washers 20

38 Fog lights, rear fog lights 15

39 Control petrol engine unit 15

40 Control diesel engine unit 20

41 Fuel level indicator 15

42 Transformer ignition 15

43 Dipped beam, right 15

44 Electric window, rear left 25

The "S" signal is a system which incorporates steering wheel lock and ignition. Once

the ignition is switched off and without removing the key from the ignition this function

allows you to switch on some of the electrical equipment such as the car radio, the

courtesy light, etc. This function is deactivated once the key is removed from the

ignition.

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190 If and when

Fuse box in the engine compartment on the battery

MMeettaall ffuusseess

11))

NNoonn--mmeettaalllliicc ffuusseess

B1J-092D

Fig. 146

NNºº

CCoommppoonneenntt

AAmmppeerreess

1 Alternator/Ignition 175

2 Distribution input potential passenger cabin 110

3 Pump power steering 50

4 SLP (petrol)/Preheating spark plugs (diesel) 50

5 Electro-fan heater/climate fan 40

6 ABS control 40

These fuses should only be changed by a Technical Service Centre.

NNºº

CCoommppoonneenntt

AAmmppeerreess

45 Electric window, front right 25

46 Control windshield wipers 20

47 Control heated rear windshield 20

48 Control turn signals 15

49 Lighter 15

50 Current rain sensor/central locking 20

51 Radio/CD/GPS 20

52 Horn 20

53 Dipped beam, left 15

54 Electric window, rear right 25

NNºº

CCoommppoonneenntt

AAmmppeerreess

7 ABS control 25

8 Electro fan heater/climate fan 30

9Free --

10 Wiring control 5

11 Climate fan 5

12 Free --

13 Control Jatco automatic gearbox 5

14 Free --

15 Free --

16 Free --

191If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

Fuse colour code

Automatic fuse

All electric windows are protected together via an automatic fuse

which breaks the circuit when overloaded (e.g. windows frozen)

and completes the circuit again after a few seconds.

CChhaannggiinngg bbuullbbss

General notes

Before replacing a bulb you must first switch off the corresponding

consumer.

Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with bare fingers since the

finger prints left on the glass or the sweat could evaporate when

the bulb becomes hot and cause a drastic decrease in life span

and/or properties. You can avoid this problem by wearing gloves

when changing a bulb.

A bulb must be replaced by a bulb with the same properties. The

designation is marked on the base of the bulb or on the glass.

We recommend you always carry a box of spare bulbs in the

vehicle. At the very least, carry the following bulbs since they are

essential for driving safety:

RReeaarr lliigghhtt bbuullbbss iinn vveehhiiccllee bbooddyy

Brake light/Side light .............................12N/P21/5W

Turn signal light ..........................................12V/P21W

RReeaarr lliigghhtt iinn ttaaiillggaattee

Small side light............................................12V/W5W

Fog light......................................................12V/P21W

Reverse light...............................................12V/P21W

OOnnee rreefflleeccttoorr lliigghhttss

Main/dipped beam ..........................12V 60/55W (H4)

Turn signal light ........................................12V/PY21W

Side light .....................................................12V/W5W

DDoouubbllee rreefflleeccttoorr lliigghhttss

Dipped beam ........................................12V/55W (H7)

Main beam............................................12V/55W (H3)

Turn signal light ........................................12V/PY21W

Side light .....................................................12V/W5W

CCoolloouurr AAmmppeerreess

Beige 5 Amp

Brown 7.5 Amp

Red 10 Amp

Blue 15 Amp

Yellow 20 Amp

White 25 Amp

Green 30 Amp

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192 If and when

XXeennoonn

11))

lliigghhttss

Dipped beam ....................................12V/35W (D1S)

Main beam............................................12V/55W (H7)

Turn signal ................................................12V/PY21W

Side light .....................................................12V/W5W

FFoogg lliigghhtt**

Fog light................................................12V/55W (H3)

NNoottee

As a result of the special engine construction and the subsequent space

requirements and depending on the vehicle version, access to the bulbs

may be very difficult.

Changing bulbs should be carried out by a Technical Service Center.

Nonetheless, procedures on changing bulbs, except for xenon* bulbs, is

described as follows.

Main beam bulbs

Replacing this type of the light must be carried out by a Technical Service Centre since

complex vehicle parts must be disassembled and the incorporated automatic

regulatory system must be reset.

The glowing capacity of Xenon bulbs is 2.5 times higher than regular ones and their

life span is 5 times higher than halogen bulbs. It is not necessary to replace these

bulbs during the vehicle’s life, unless there is an anomaly.

HHaallooggeenn bbuullbbss ((HH33,, HH77,, HH44......)) aarree pprreessssuurriizzeedd aanndd ccaann eexxppllooddee wwhhiillee bbeeiinngg

cchhaannggeedd..

FFoorr tthhiiss rreeaassoonn,, yyoouu mmuusstt wweeaarr gglloovveess aanndd pprrootteeccttiivvee ggllaasssseess wwhheenn

cchhaannggiinngg aa hhaallooggeenn bbuullbb..

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IBN-029

A B

IBN-030

Fig. 148

Fig. 147

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193If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

The illustration shows the left headlight from the rear

⇒

fig. 147

and fig. 148.

Dipped beam bulb

Main beam bulb

Side light bulb

Turn signal bulb

Dipped beam bulb

– Open bonnet.

– Move retaining rods

⇒

fig. 149

outwards in the direction of

the arrows and remove cover.

– Pull out connector of the bulb cable

⇒

fig. 150

– Release retaining spring and separate.

– Remove bulb and place the new bulb in the same position as

the former bulb. Ensure good fit.

– Press retaining spring over the bulb plate and engage.

– Connect plug.

– Place plastic cover and place retaining rods

– Have headlight alignment checked.

Fig. 149

Fig. 150

WWhheenn ddooiinngg wwoorrkk iinn tthhee eennggiinnee ccoommppaarrttmmeenntt yyoouu mmuusstt ttaakkee ggrreeaatt ccaarree ––

ddaannggeerr ooff iinnjjuurryy!!

FFoorr yyoouurr ssaaffeettyy,, ccaarreeffuullllyy rreeaadd tthhee ccoorrrreessppoonnddiinngg wwaarrnniinnggss iinn tthhee ""EEnnggiinnee

bboonnnneett"" aanndd ""EEnnggiinnee ccoommppaarrttmmeenntt"" cchhaapptteerrss..

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IBN-031

A B

IBN-032

194 If and when

Main beam bulb

– Open bonnet.

– Move retaining rods

⇒

fig. 151

outwards in the direction of

the arrows and remove cover.

– Pull out plug of the bulb cable

⇒

fig. 152

– Release retaining spring from bulb holder and separate.

– Remove bulb and place the new bulb in the same position as

the former bulb. Ensure good fit.

– Press retaining spring over the bulb plate and engage.

– Connect connecting cable.

– Place plastic cover and place retaining rods

– Have headlight alignment checked.

Side light bulbs

Fig. 151

Fig. 152

Fig. 153

IBN-031

A B

IBN-032

IBN-033

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195If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

– Open bonnet.

– Remove retaining rod

⇒

fig. 153

in the direction of the arrow

and remove cover.

– Pull on cables to free bulb carrier from its housing

⇒

fig. 154

– Pull on lamp and replace.

– To install proceed in reverse.

– Place plastic cover and secure retaining rod.

Turn signal bulb

Fig. 154

IBN-029

Fig. 155

IBN-033

Fig. 156

IBN-029

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196 If and when

– Open bonnet.

– Move retaining rod

⇒

fig. 155

in the direction of the arrow

and remove cover.

– Turn bulb carrier to the left and remove from housing

⇒

fig. 156

– Turn the bulb to the left and substitute it.

– To install proceed in reverse.

– Place plastic cover and secure retaining rod.

Fog lights

To replace the fog light bulb do the following:

– Remove grid by unscrewing screw

. Carefully pull on the grid

on the screw side and remove cover.

– Unscrew the two light holding screws

and, once unscrewed,

unplug connector.

– Turn the light cover one quarter of a turn to the left.

– Unplug lamp cable.

– Unhook retaining spring from light and separate.

– Remove bulb, insert a new one in the same position and ensure

good fit.

– Press retaining spring on the light housing and engage it.

– Plug in lamp cable.

– To install cover and light follow the same steps in reverse

order.

IBN-035

IBN-036

Fig. 157

Fig. 158

197If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

Side indicators

• Press the indicator to the left or to the right and remove the bulb.

• Pull out bulb holder.

• Pull out the defective glass bulb and insert new one.

• Slide bulb holder into the indicator guides until the holder

engages.

• First place the indicator with retaining lugs (arrow

) in body

opening and then engage the light in the direction of the arrow

(arrow

Rear tailgate lights

Fig. 159

Fig. 160

Fig. 161

B11-080D

IBN-037

IBN-038

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198 If and when

DDiippppeedd bbeeaamm 11

FFoogg lliigghhtt

RReevveerrssee lliigghhtt

•

Open tailgate.

•

Remove plastic cover

⇒

fig. 160

and plastic plugs

⇒

fig. 160

by carefully levering with the flat part of a screwdriver. Do not

scratch paint.

•

Remove bolts

⇒

fig. 161

and unplug the connector.

•

Remove pilot from its housing.

•

Unscrew screws

⇒

fig. 162

and remove from light carrier.

•

Press and turn the big bulb to the left. In case of the small bulb,

pull it out.

•

Remove bulb and replace it.

•

Replace light carrier and proceed to installation in reverse order.

•

Install plugs

⇒

fig. 160

and plastic cover

⇒

fig. 160

NNoottee

Ensure that all joints and rubbers and plastic plugs

are well installed.

Rear body work lights

IBN-039

Fig. 162

Fig. 163

IBN-041

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Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

DDiippppeedd bbeeaamm 22

BBrraakkee lliigghhtt

TTuurrnn ssiiggnnaall

– Open tailgate.

– Unscrew bolts

⇒

fig. 163

with the flat part of the screwdriver.

– Move pilot slightly towards the exterior and pull on it.

– If necessary unplug connector.

– Unscrew screw

⇒

fig. 164

– Remove lamp carrier.

– Press and turn the bulbs to the left.

– Remove defective bulb and replace.

– For the installation, proceed in reverse order by pressing

slightly on the external area of the pilot (metallic clips area).

NNoottee

Ensure that all joints and rubbers are well installed.

Number plate light

• Remove transparent lens by levering lens off with the flat part of

a screwdriver.

• Remove the defective bulb from the lampholder, grasping it by

the central part and pressing toward one side, and fit a new one.

• Place bulb in the corresponding gap. Handle rubber joint

carefully and press until you hear a click.

Interior lights and front reading lights (three parts)

Fig. 164

Fig. 165

IBN-042

B45-145C

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200 If and when

– Remove the lens. To do this insert a fine screwdriver into the gap

between the housing and lens (arrow

⇒

fig. 165) and lever the

lens off carefully, to avoid damage.

– To replace defective reading lamps, pull them outwards. To

remove the central lamp, hold it and press it toward one side.

– For the installation, proceed in reverse order by pressing slightly

on the external area of the pilot.

– First attach lens to switch trim with both retaining lugs. Then

push up at front until both locking plugs engage.

Additional brake light*

Given the difficulty involved in the replacement of this light it

should be done by the Technical Service.

Glove compartment light*

– Insert the screwdriver at the top between the light and the glove

compartment and carefully lever the light out. Then take the light

out at an angle.

– Change the bulb.

– Insert the light with the switch side at the bottom first and then

at the top until it engages.

IInnssttaalllliinngg aa rraaddiioo

If a radio is installed or if the factory-provided radio is replaced,

including speakers, the following must be noted:

•

Connectors* fitted in the vehicle are for Original SEAT Radios

•

Radios with other connections must be connected with an

adapter cable which can also be obtained from Technical Service

Centres.

CCaauuttiioonn

Furthermore, important electronic components could deteriorate or be

damaged. In case of a disturbance in the speed signal, for example, it could

cause failure in the engine control, automatic gearbox, ABS, etc.

Even if the speed signal is connected to a radio fitted with an automatic

volume adjustment by a different manufacturer, a failure of the previously

mentioned kind could occur.

NNeevveerr ccuutt aa ccaabbllee aanndd nneevveerr lleeaavvee iitt wwiitthhoouutt iinnssuullaattiioonn.. IIff nneecceessssaarryy uussee aann

aaddaappttoorr..

OOtthheerrwwiissee tthhee ccaabblleess ccoouulldd bbee oovveerrllooaaddeedd aanndd ccaauussee aa sshhoorrtt cciirrccuuiitt ––

ddaannggeerr ooff ffiirree..

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Not for all countries

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201If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

To access the original speakers, the entire door panel must be

removed. Since this operation requires special tools and expertise,

we recommend that this be undertaken by a Technical Service

Centre.

• For this reason, it is advisable to have the radio and speakers

fitted by a Technical Service Centre.

• The radios from the SEAT Original Accessories program

correspond to factory models and guarantee a trouble-free

installation. These radios are fitted with advanced technology and

are easy-to-use.

• It is also advisable to use speakers, assembly kits, antennas and

anti-parasite kits from the Original Accessories program

. These

parts have been created for each type of vehicle.

Roof antenna*

The vehicle may be fitted with an extendable anti-theft roof

antenna* which can be folded backwards, i.e. at a car wash.

TToo ffoolldd

Unscrew rod, bend backwards to the horizontal position and screw

in.

TToo uussee

Proceed in reverse.

MMoobbiillee tteelleepphhoonneess aanndd rraaddiioo tteelleepphhoonneess

Mobile phones and radio – telephones should be installed by a

specialised workshop.

SEAT has authorised the use of mobile telephones and two-way

radios for your vehicle with correctly installed external aerial and

maximum broadcast power of 10 Watts.

CCaauuttiioonn

When using mobile telephones or two-way, faults in the vehicle electrics

could occur under the following conditions:

– no external aerial

– external aerial incorrectly installed

– broadcast power higher than 10 Watts.

Mobile telephones or two-way radios must not, therefore, be operated

inside the vehicle without a separate external aerial or with an aerial which

has been incorrectly installed.

Furthermore, optimal range is only achieved with an external aerial.

NNoottee

Please take the time to review the instruction manuals provided with mobile

telephones and two-way radios!

Not for all countries

MMoobbiillee tteelleepphhoonneess aanndd ttwwoo--wwaayy rraaddiiooss ooppeerraatteedd iinnssiiddee tthhee vveehhiiccllee wwiitthhoouutt

aa sseeppaarraattee eexxtteerrnnaall aaeerriiaall oorr wwiitthh aann iinnccoorrrreeccttllyy iinnssttaalllleedd eexxtteerrnnaall aaeerriiaall ccaann

bbee hhaarrmmffuull ttoo hheeaalltthh dduuee ttoo tthhee eexxttrreemmeellyy hhiigghh eelleeccttrroommaaggnneettiicc ffiieellddss

ggeenneerraatteedd..

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202 If and when

If you wish to use mobile phones or radio telephones with a

transmission power of over 10 W, you must necessarily check with

your Technical Service Centre. They will inform you about the

technical possibilities for additional mobile and radio phone

equipment.

EEmmeerrggeennccyy ssttaarrttiinngg

Jump leads

If the engine will not start because the battery is flat,

jjuummpp lleeaaddss

can be connected to the battery of another vehicle to start the

engine. The following points should be noted:

• Both batteries must be of the 12 Volt variety and the capacity

(Ah) of the booster battery must be approximately the same as that

of the flat battery.

• The jumper cables must be heavy enough to carry the load. Note

cable manufacturer’s data.

• Only use jumper cables with insulated clips.

• There must be no contact between the vehicles, otherwise

current can flow as soon as the plus terminals are connected.

• The flat battery must be properly connected to the electrical

system.

• The engine of the boosting vehicle must be running.

• Ensure that the insulated clips have enough contact to metal.

This is particularly applicable to clips which are attached to the

engine block.

CCoolloorrss ooff jjuummppeerr ccaabblleess::

Positive cable: generally red.

Negative cable: generally black, brown or blue.

PPlleeaassee ccoonncceennttrraattee oonn yyoouurr ddrriivviinngg ffiirrsstt ooff aallll.. NNeevveerr iinnssttaallll tteelleepphhoonnee

rreettaaiinneerrss oonn tthhee AAiirr BBaagg ccoovveerr oorr wwiitthhiinn iittss rraannggee ooff eeffffeeccttiivveenneessss.. TThhiiss

wwoouulldd iinnccrreeaassee tthhee rriisskk ooff iinnjjuurryy sshhoouulldd tthhee AAiirr BBaagg bbee aaccttiivvaatteedd dduurriinngg aann

aacccciiddeenntt..

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AA ffllaatt bbaatttteerryy ccaann ffrreeeezzee aatt tteemmppeerraattuurreess ooff lleessss tthhaann 00°°CC.. AA ffllaatt bbaatttteerryy

mmuusstt ffiirrsstt bbee tthhaawweedd oouutt bbeeffoorree aattttaacchhiinngg tthhee jjuummpp lleeaaddss,, aass iitt ccoouulldd

ootthheerrwwiissee eexxppllooddee..

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203If and when

Safety First

Controls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

How to jump start

Flat battery

Boosting battery

The battery is in the engine compartment on the left looking

forward.

TThhee eemmeerrggeennccyy ssttaarrttiinngg ccaabbllee mmuusstt bbee aattttaacchheedd iinn tthhee ffoolllloowwiinngg

oorrddeerr::

Before the starting cable can be connected to the (

) terminal on

the battery of the vehicle, the cover of the fuse holder must first be

opened

⇒

page 170.

. One end of (

) cable (usually red) to the (

) terminal of the flat

battery

. Other end of the red cable to the (

) terminal of boosting battery

. One end of (

––

) cable (usually black) to the (

––

) terminal of

boosting battery

. Other end of black cable

to a solid metal part bolted to the

block or to cylinder block itself.

Do not connect the cable to the flat battery minus terminal. The

sparks could ignite the explosive gas flowing out of the battery.

• Start the engine as described in the “Starting engine” section.

• If the engine does not start at once, stop using starter after 10

seconds, wait about half a minute and then try again.

•

WWiitthh eennggiinnee rruunnnniinngg,, ddiissccoonnnneecctt ccaabblleess iinn rreevveerrssee sseeqquueennccee ttoo

tthhee ccoonnnneeccttiioonn..

2. 3.

B1H-236C

Fig. 166

•

TThhee nnoonn--iinnssuullaatteedd ppaarrttss ooff tthhee ccaabbllee cclliippss mmuusstt nnoott ttoouucchh oonnee aannootthheerr oonn

aannyy aaccccoouunntt.. FFuurrtthheerrmmoorree tthhee jjuummppeerr ccaabbllee aattttaacchheedd ttoo tthhee bbaatttteerryy ppoossiittiivvee

tteerrmmiinnaall mmuusstt nnoott ccoommee iinnttoo ccoonnttaacctt wwiitthh eelleeccttrriiccaallllyy ccoonndduuccttiivvee vveehhiiccllee

ppaarrttss –– ddaannggeerr ooff sshhoorrtt cciirrccuuiitt!!

•

RRoouuttee tthhee jjuummppeerr ccaabblleess ssoo tthhaatt tthheeyy ccaannnnoott ccoommee iinnttoo ccoonnttaacctt wwiitthh

rroottaattiinngg ppaarrttss iinn tthhee eennggiinnee ccoommppaarrttmmeenntt..

•

DDoo nnoott ssttaanndd wwiitthh yyoouurr ffaaccee oovveerr tthhee bbaatttteerryy –– ddaannggeerr ooff aacciidd bbuurrnnss!!

•

KKeeeepp ssoouurrcceess ooff iiggnniittiioonn ((nnaakkeedd ffllaammeess,, bbuurrnniinngg cciiggaarreetttteess eettcc..)) wweellll aawwaayy

ffrroomm tthhee bbaatttteerryy –– ddaannggeerr ooff eexxpplloossiioonn!!

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204 If and when

TTooww ssttaarrtt//ttoowwiinngg

General notes

• Check whether there are any local traffic regulations concerning

the towing of vehicles.

• The tow-rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the risk of

damage to both vehicles. It is advisable to use synthetic fibre

ropes, or ropes of similar elastic material. It is however safer to use

a towing bar!

Avoid excessive towing effort and do not jerk. During towing

operations on other than surfaced roads there is always the danger

that the attachment points will be overloaded and damaged.

•• BBeeffoorree ttrryyiinngg ttoo ttooww ssttaarrtt,, aann aatttteemmpptt sshhoouulldd bbee mmaaddee ttoo ssttaarrtt

uussiinngg tthhee bbaatttteerryy ooff aannootthheerr vveehhiiccllee –– sseeee pprreevviioouuss ppaaggee..

• When using a tow-rope the driver of the towing vehicle must

engage the clutch very gently when moving off and changing gear.

• The driver of the vehicle being towed must ensure that the tow-

rope is always taut.

• The emergency lights must be switched on in both vehicles –

unless local regulations differ.

• Turn ignition on so that the steering wheel is free and the turn

signals, horn, and, if necessary, the windscreen wiper and washer

can be used.

• As the brake servo only works when the engine is running,

considerably more pressure is required on the brake pedal when

the engine is not running.

• More force than usual will be required to turn the steering wheel

as the power assisted steering does not work when engine is not

running.

• When there is no lubricant in the manual or automatic gearbox,

the vehicle may only be towed with driving wheels lifted.

A tow-rope or a towing bar must only be applied at the following

points.

Front towing eye

If the car has to be towed, first you will have to remove the right

cover of the inferior part of the front bumper, taking out the

bolt.

Afterwards, you will have to screw in the towing eye located in the

vehicle’s toolbox turning the eye

ttoo tthhee lleefftt

with the wheel wrench

until it is completely screwed in.

To remove the towing eye, turn it

ttoo tthhee rriigghhtt

with the wheel

spanner. Place it in its housing, inside the vehicle’s tool box.

IBN-124

Fig. 167

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Rear towing eye

The towing eye is located on the right under the rear bumper.

Tow starting

IItt iiss nnoott rreeccoommmmeennddeedd ttoo ttooww ssttaarrtt aa vveehhiiccllee.. WWee rreeccoommmmeenndd tthhee

uussee ooff aannootthheerr vveehhiiccllee’’ss bbaatttteerryy.. SSeeee tthhee ""EEmmeerrggeennccyy ssttaarrttiinngg""

cchhaapptteerr..

There are various reasons why a vehicle should not be tow started:

• When towing there is a danger of colliding with the towed

vehicle.

•• IInn vveehhiicclleess wwiitthh aa ppeettrrooll eennggiinnee,, ffuueell mmaayy aaccccuummuullaattee iinn tthhee

ccaattaallyyssttss

11))

aanndd ccaauussee ddaammaaggee..

TThhee ffoolllloowwiinngg ppooiinnttss mmuusstt bbee nnootteedd bbyy tthhee ddrriivveerr ooff tthhee mmaannuuaall

ggeeaarr vveehhiiccllee bbeeiinngg ttooww ssttaarrtteedd::

• Before moving off, engage

22nndd

33rrdd

gear, depress and hold

clutch.

• Switch ignition on.

• Once both vehicles are moving, release the clutch.

• As soon as engine starts, depress clutch and move gear lever

into neutral to avoid running into the towing vehicle.

•• FFoorr tteecchhnniiccaall rreeaassoonnss ttooww ssttaarrttiinngg aa vveehhiiccllee wwiitthh aann aauuttoommaattiicc

ggeeaarr bbooxx iiss nnoott ppoossssiibbllee..

Towing

WWhheenn ttoowwiinngg

vehicles with an

aauuttoommaattiicc ggeeaarrbbooxx

, the following

points must be noted in addition to the details on the previous page:

• Selector lever at “

”.

• Do not have the vehicle towed faster than 30 mph (50 km/h).

• Do not tow further than 30 miles (50 kilometres).

If the vehicle has to be towed long distances it must be lifted at the

front.

Reason: When the engine is not running, the gearbox oil pump is

not working and the gearbox is not adequately lubricated for high

speeds or long distances.

• With a breakdown vehicle the vehicle may only be suspended at

the front.

Reason: If given a rear suspended tow, the drive shafts turn

backwards. The planetary gears in the automatic gearbox then turn

at such high speeds that the gearbox will be severely damaged in

a short time.

Does not apply to vehicles with Diesel engine.

206 If and when

LLiiffttiinngg tthhee vveehhiiccllee

Trolley jack

To prevent damage to the underside of the vehicle it is essential to

use

aa ssuuiittaabbllee rruubbbbeerr ppaadd..

CCaauuttiioonn

On no account should the vehicle be lifted under the engine, gearbox, rear

axle or front axle as this can cause serious damage.

Vehicle hoist

Before driving over the vehicle lift, ensure that there is adequate

clearance between lift superstructure and low parts on underside

of vehicle.

NNoottee

In vehicles fitted with a plastic heelrest and cover we recommend that you

use additional rubber disks with a thickness of 25 or 30 mm to avoid

damage to the heelrest.

Lifting points for workshop hoist and trolley jack

•• WWiitthh tthhee vveehhiiccllee lliifftteedd nneevveerr ssttaarrtt tthhee eennggiinnee –– ddaannggeerr ooff aacccciiddeenntt!!

•• IIff tthhee wwoorrkk hhaass ttoo bbee ddoonnee uunnddeerrnneeaatthh tthhee vveehhiiccllee,, tthhee vveehhiiccllee mmuusstt bbee

ssuuppppoorrtteedd oonn ssuuiittaabbllee ssttaannddss..

WWAARRNNIINNGG

B45-104C

B45-105C

Fig. 168

Fig. 169



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The vehicle may only be lifted at the points shown in the

illustration

⇒

fig. 168, fig. 169.

FFrroonntt

On the vertical reinforcement of the lower sill.

RReeaarr

On the vertical reinforcement of the lower sill.

VVeehhiiccllee jjaacckk

Lifting with the vehicle jack is described on page 184.

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