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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.
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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.
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At the bottom of the tread of the original tyres there are 1.6 mm
high “wear indicators” running across the tread
⇒fig. 133. 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.N No
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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).
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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.
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s st
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nd
da
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s ffi
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s ppo
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s aa lla
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s aan
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.
• Fitting and repairing tyres requires expert knowledge and special
tools. This work may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
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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.
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et
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l tto
o rro
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• 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.
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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.
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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
1).
•Radios with other connections must be connected with an
adapter cable which can also be obtained from Technical Service
Centres.
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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.
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
1)
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
1). These
parts have been created for each type of vehicle.
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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.
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Unscrew rod, bend backwards to the horizontal position and screw
in.
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Proceed in reverse.
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nd
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us
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e aa ssh
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t cci
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it
t ––
d da
an
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r oof
f ffi
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1)Not for all countries