Get Wheels Guide for Seat Ibiza SUV Fourth Generation (2009-2017)

Advice

If you often drive short distances or if the ve-

hicle is not driven for long periods, the bat-

tery should be checked by a specialised

workshop between the scheduled services.

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Before starting any work on the batteries,

Wheels

you must read and observe the warnings

››› in Warnings on handling the battery on

page 174.

Wheels and tyres

If the battery has discharged and you have

problems starting the vehicle, the battery

might be damaged. If this happens, we rec-

ommend you have the vehicle battery

checked by a Technical Service where it will

be re-charged or replaced.

General notes

Avoiding damage

For the sake of the environment

Batteries contain toxic substances such as

sulphuric acid and lead. They must be dis-

posed of appropriately and must not be dis-

posed of with ordinary household waste.

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If you have to drive over a kerb or similar

obstacle, drive very slowly and at a right

angle.

Charging the battery

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Keep grease, oil and fuel off the tyres.

The vehicle battery should be charged by a

specialised workshop only, as batteries us-

ing special technology have been installed

and they must be charged in a controlled en-

vironment.

Inspect the tyres regularly for damage

(cuts, cracks or blisters, etc.). Remove any

foreign objects embedded in the treads.

Storing tyres

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When you remove the tyres, mark them in

order to maintain the same direction of ro-

tation when they are installed again.

Replacing a vehicle battery

The battery has been developed to suit the

conditions of its location and has special

safety features.

When removed, the wheels and/or tyres

should be stored in a cool, dry and prefera-

bly dark location.

Genuine SEAT batteries meet the mainte-

nance, performance and safety specifications

of your vehicle.

Store tyres in a vertical position, if they are

not fitted on wheel rims.

WARNING

New tyres

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We recommend you use only maintenance-

New tyres must be run in ››› page 134.

free or cycle free leak-proof batteries which

comply with standards T 825 06 and

VW 7 50 73. This standard applies as of

2001.

The tread depth of new tyres may vary, ac-

cording to the type and make of tyre and the

tread pattern.

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Wheels

Concealed damage

1. Read the required tyre inflation pressure

from the sticker. The values refer to Sum-

mer tyres.

Tyre useful life

Damage to tyres and rims is often not readily

visible. If you notice unusual vibrations or the

vehicle pulling to one side, this may indicate

that one of the tyres is damaged. They

should be checked immediately by a Techni-

cal Service.

2. The tyre pressures should only be checked

when the tyres are cold. The slightly raised

pressures of warm tyres must not be re-

duced.

3. Adjust the tyre pressure to the load you

are carrying.

Tyres with directional tread pattern

An arrow on the tyre sidewall indicates the di-

rection of rotation on tyres with directional

tread. Always observe the direction of rota-

tion indicated when fitting the wheel. This

guarantees optimum grip and helps to avoid

aquaplaning, excessive noise and wear.

Tyre pressure

The correct tyre pressure is especially impor-

tant at high speeds. The pressure should

therefore be checked at least once a month

and before starting a journey.

Fig. 154 Tyre tread wear indicators.

WARNING

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New tyres do not have maximum grip dur-

A tyre can easily burst if the pressure is too

low, causing an accident!

ing the first 500 km. Drive particularly care-

fully to avoid possible accidents.

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At continuously high speeds, a tyre with in-

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Never drive with damaged tyres. This may

cause an accident.

sufficient pressure flexes more. In this way it

becomes too hot, and this can cause tread

separation and tyre blow-out. Always observe

the recommended tyre pressures.

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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 for

damage.

Fig. 155 Diagram for changing wheels

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If the tyre pressure is too low or too high,

the tyres will wear prematurely and the vehi-

cle will not handle well. Risk of accident!

The useful life of tyres is dependent on tyre

pressure, driving style and fitting.

Checking tyre pressure

Wear indicators

For the sake of the environment

The original tyres on your vehicle have

1.6 mm high “tread wear indicators”

››› Fig. 154, running across the tread.

Under-inflated tyres will increase fuel con-

sumption.

The correct tyre pressure can be seen on the

sticker on the inside of the fuel tank flap.

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Advice

Depending on the make, there will be 6 to 8

of them evenly spaced around the tyre. Mark-

ings on the tyre sidewall (for instance the let-

ters “TWI” or other symbols) indicate the po-

sitions of the tread wear indicators. The mini-

mum tread depth required by law is 1.6 mm

(measured in the tread grooves next to the

tread wear indicators). Worn tyres must be re-

placed. Different figures may apply in export

Unbalanced wheels should be rebalanced, as

they otherwise cause excessive wear on

steering, suspension and tyres. A wheel must

also be rebalanced when a new tyre is fitted.

For the sake of the environment

Under-inflated tyres will increase fuel con-

sumption.

Incorrect wheel alignment

New tyres and wheels

Incorrect wheel alignment causes excessive

tyre wear, impairing the safety of the vehicle.

If tyres show excessive wear, you should

have the wheel alignment checked by a Tech-

nical Service.

New tyres and wheels have to be run in.

countries ›››

The tyres and wheel rims are an essential

part of the vehicle's design. Those approved

by SEAT are specially matched to the charac-

teristics of the vehicle and make a major con-

tribution to good road-holding and safe han-

Tyre pressure

WARNING

Incorrect tyre pressure causes premature

wear and could cause tyre blow-out. For this

reason, the tyre pressure should be checked

at least once per month ››› page 177.

There is a serious danger of accidents if a tyre

bursts during driving!

dling ›››

Tyres should be replaced at least in pairs and

not individually (i.e. both front tyres or both

rear tyres together). A knowledge of tyre des-

ignations makes it easier to choose the cor-

rect tyres. Radial tyres have the tyre designa-

tions marked on the sidewall, for example:

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The tyres must be replaced at the latest

when the tread wear indicators are worn

››› page 177. Failure to follow this instruction

could result in an accident. Worn tyres do not

grip well at high speeds on wet roads. There

is also a greater risk of “aquaplaning”.

Driving style

Fast cornering, heavy acceleration and hard

braking all increase tyre wear.

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At continuously high speeds, a tyre with in-

Changing wheels around

195/65 R15 91T

sufficient pressure flexes more. This causes it

to overheat. This can cause tread separation

and tyre blow-out. Risk of accident. Always

observe the recommended tyre pressures.

If the front tyres are worn considerably more

than the rear ones it is advisable to change

them around as shown ››› Fig. 155. The use-

ful life of all the tyres will then be about the

same time.

This contains the following information:

195 Tyre width in mm

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If tyres show excessive wear, you should

65 Height/width ratio in %

have the running gear checked by a Technical

Service.

Tyre construction: Radial

Wheel balance

15 Rim diameter in inches

91 Load rating code

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Keep chemicals such as oil, fuel and brake

The wheels on new vehicles are balanced.

However, various factors encountered in nor-

mal driving can cause them to become unbal-

anced, which results in steering vibration.

fluid away from tyres.

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Speed rating

Damaged wheels and tyres must be re-

placed immediately!

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Wheels

The tyres could also have the following infor-

mation:

for your model. Failure to do so could impair

vehicle handling. Risk of accident.

extra care. Refit the normal road wheel as

soon as possible.

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Avoid running the vehicle on tyres that are

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A direction of rotation symbol

more than 6 years old. If you have no alterna-

tive, you should drive slowly and with extra

care at all times.

“Reinforced” denotes heavy-duty tyres.

Wheel bolts

The manufacturing date is also indicated on

the tyre sidewall (possibly only on the inner

side of the wheel).

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Never use old tyres or those with an un-

known “history of use”.

The design of wheel bolts is matched to the

rims. If different wheel rims are fitted, the

correct wheel bolts with the right length and

correctly shaped bolt heads must be used.

This ensures that wheels are fitted securely

and that the brake system functions correctly.

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If wheel trims are retrofitted, you must en-

“DOT ... 1103 ...” means, for example, that

the tyre was produced in the 11th week of

2003.

sure that the flow of air to the brakes is not

restricted. This could cause the brake system

to overheat.

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All four wheels must be fitted with radial

We recommend that work on tyres and

wheels be carried out by a Technical Service.

They are familiar with the procedure and

have the necessary special tools and spare

parts as well as the proper facilities for dis-

posing of the old tyres.

In certain circumstances, you should not use

wheel bolts from a different vehicle, even if it

is the same model ››› page 155.

tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumfer-

ence) and the same tread pattern.

For the sake of the environment

WARNING

Old tyres must be disposed of according to

the laws in the country concerned.

If the wheel bolts are not tightened correctly,

the wheel could become loose while driving.

Risk of accident.

Any technical service has full information on

the technical requirements when installing or

changing tyres, wheels or wheel trims.

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The wheel bolts must be clean and turn

easily. Never apply grease or oil to them.

Note

Note for Italy: A SEAT Service Centre should

be consulted whether different sized wheels

or tyres to those originally fitted by SEAT may

be fitted, as well as the combinations al-

lowed between the front axle (axle 1) and

back axle (axle 2).

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For technical reasons, it is not generally

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Use only wheel bolts which belong to the

wheel.

possible to use the wheels from other vehi-

cles. This can also apply to wheels of the

same model. The use of wheels or tyres

which have not been approved by SEAT for

use with your model may invalidate the vehi-

cle's type approval for use on public roads.

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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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WARNING

If the spare tyre is not the same as the

tyres that are mounted on the vehicle (e.g.

winter tyres) you should only use the spare

tyre for a short period of time and drive with

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We recommend that you use only wheels

and tyres which have been approved by SEAT

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Advice

max. 180 km/h (112 mph)

max. 190 km/h (118 mph)

max. 210 km/h (130 mph)

Snow chains

CAUTION

The prescribed tightening torque for wheel

bolts for steel and alloy wheels is 120 Nm.

Snow chains may be fitted only to the front

wheels, and only for the following tyres:

In some countries, vehicles which can exceed

the speed rating of the fitted tyre must have

an appropriate sticker in the driver's field of

view. These stickers are available from your

technical service. The legal requirements of

each country must be followed.

175/70R14 Chains with links not exceeding 15 mm

185/60R15 (including the chain closure)

Winter service

215/45R16 Chains with links not exceeding 9 mm (in-

cluding the chain closure)

Winter tyres

215/40R17 Chains with links not exceeding 7 mm (in-

cluding the chain closure)

In winter conditions winter tyres will consid-

erably improve the vehicle's handling. The

design of summer tyres (width, rubber com-

pound, tread pattern) gives less grip on ice

and snow.

Do not have winter tyres fitted for unnecessa-

rily long periods. Vehicles with summer tyres

handle better when the roads are free of

snow and ice.

Remove wheel hub covers and trim rings be-

fore fitting snow chains. For safety reasons,

cover caps, available in any Technical Serv-

ices, must then be fitted over the wheel

bolts.

If you have a flat tyre, please refer to the

notes on the spare wheel ››› page 178, New

tyres and wheels.

Winter tyres must be inflated to a pressure of

0.2 bar (2.9 psi/20 kPa) higher than the pres-

sures specified for summer tyres (see sticker

on fuel tank flap).

WARNING

Snow chains should be correctly tightened in

accordance with the manufacturer's instruc-

tions. This will prevent the chains coming in-

to contact with the wheel housing.

Winter tyres must be fitted on all four wheels.

The maximum speed for the winter tyres must

not be exceeded. Otherwise, this could lead

to damage and risk of accident.

Information on permitted winter tyre sizes

can be found in the vehicle's registration

documentation. Use only radial winter tyres.

All tyre sizes listed in the vehicle documenta-

tion also apply to winter tyres.

For the sake of the environment

CAUTION

Fit your summer tyres again as soon as possi-

ble. They are quieter, do not wear so quickly

and reduce fuel consumption.

Remove the snow chains to drive on roads

without snow. Otherwise they will impair

handling, damage the tyres and wear out very

quickly.

Winter tyres lose their effectiveness when the

tread is worn down to a depth of 4 mm.

The speed rating code ››› page 178, New

tyres and wheels determines the following

speed limits for winter tyres: ›››

max. 160 km/h (99 mph)

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