2007 Seat Alhambra wheel bolts

Checking and refilling levels
228easier to choose the correct tyres. Radial tyres have the tyre designations
marked on the sidewall, for example:
195/65 R15 91T
This contains the following information:
195 Tyre width in mm
65 Height/width ratio in %
R Tyre construction: Radial
15 Rim diameter in inches
91 Load rating code
T Speed rating
The tyres could also have the following information:•
A direction of rotation symbol
•
“Reinforced” denotes heavy-duty tyres.
The manufacturing date is also indicated on the tyre sidewall (possibly only
on the inner side of the wheel).
“DOT... 1105...” means, for example, that the tyre was produced in the 11th
week of 2005.
We recommend that work on tyres and wheels is carried out by an Authorised
Service Centre. They are familiar with the procedure and have the necessary
special tools and spare parts as well as the proper facilities for disposing of
the old tyres.
Any Authorised Service Centre has full information on the technical require-
ments when installing or changing tyres, wheels or wheel trims.
WARNING
•
We recommend that you use only wheels and tyres that have been
approved by SEAT for your model. Failure to do so could impair vehicle
handling. Risk of accident.
•
Avoid running the vehicle on tyres that are more than six years old. If
you have no alternative, you should dr ive slowly and with extra care at all
times.
•
Never use old tyres or those with an unknown “history of use”.
•
If wheel trims are retrofitted, you must ensure that the flow of air to the
brakes is not restricted. This could cause them to overheat.
•
All four wheels must be fitted with radial tyres of the same type, size
(rolling circumference) and the same tread pattern.For the sake of the environment
Old tyres must be disposed of accordi ng to the laws in the country concerned.
Note
•
For technical reasons, it is not generally possible to use the wheels from
other vehicles. 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 vehicle's type approval for use on public roads.
•
If the spare tyre is not the same as the tyres that are mounted on the
vehicle - for example with winter tyres - you should only use the spare tyre for
a short period of time and drive with ex tra care. Refit the normal road wheel
as soon as possible.
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must be tightened to the correct torque.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
WARNING (continued)
alhambra ingles.book Seite 228 Donnerstag, 19. April 2007 4:04 16

Checking and refilling levels229
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
heads must be used. This ensures that wheels are fitted securely and that the
brake system functions correctly.
In certain circumstances, you may not
use wheel bolts from a different car -
even if it is the same model ⇒page 202.
WARNING
If the wheel bolts are not tightened correctly, the wheel could become
loose while driving. Risk of accident.•
The wheel bolts must be clean and turn easily. Never apply grease or oil
to them.
•
Use only wheel bolts which belong to the wheel.
•
If the prescribed torque of the wheel bolts is too low, they could loosen
whilst the vehicle is in motion. Risk of accident! If the tightening torque is
too high, the wheel bolts and threads could be damaged.Caution
The prescribed torque for wheel bolts for steel and alloy wheels is 120 Nm.Winter tyres
Winter tyres will improve the vehicles handling on snow and
ice.In winter conditions winter tyres will considerably improve the vehicles
handling. The design of summer tyre s (width, rubber compound, tread
pattern) gives less grip on ice and snow.
Winter tyres must be inflated to a pressure 0.2 bar higher than the pressures
specified for summer tyres (see sticker on tank flap).
Winter tyres must be fitted on all four wheels. Information on permitted
winter tyre sizes can be found in the vehicle's regis-
tration documents. Use only radial winter tyres. All tyre sizes listed in the
vehicle documentation also apply to winter tyres.
Winter tyres lose their effectiveness when the tread is worn down to a depth
of 4 mm.
The speed rating code ⇒page 227, “New tyres and wheels” determines the
following speed limits: ⇒
Q max. 160 km/h
S max. 180 km/h
T max. 190 km/h
H max. 210 km/h
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 Authorised Service Centre. The legal require-
ments of each country must be followed.
Do not have winter tyres fitted for unnecessarily long periods. Vehicles with
summer tyres handle better when the roads are free of snow and ice.
If you have a flat tyre, please refer to the notes on the spare wheel
⇒ page 227, “New tyres and wheels”.
WARNING
The maximum speed for the winter tyres must not be exceeded. Otherwise,
this could lead to tyre damage and thus, an accident risk.
For the sake of the environment
Fit your summer tyres in good time. They are quieter, do not wear so quickly
and reduce fuel consumption.
alhambra ingles.book Seite 229 Donnerstag, 19. April 2007 4:04 16

Checking and refilling levels
230Snow chainsSnow chains may be fitted only to the front wheels, and only to certain tyre
sizes ⇒page 260.
Snow chains must have fi ne-pitch links which do not protrude more that 15
mm (including the chain lock).
Remove wheel hub covers and trim rings before fitting snow chains. For safety
reasons cover caps, available in any Authorised Service Centre, must then be
fitted over the wheel bolts.
WARNING
Observe the fitting instructions provided by the snow chain manufacturer.
Caution
You must remove the snow chains to drive on roads which are free of snow.
Otherwise they will impair handling, damage the tyres and wear out very
quickly.
Note
In some countries, the speed limit for using snow chains is 50 km/h. The legal
requirements of the country should be followed.
alhambra ingles.book Seite 230 Donnerstag, 19. April 2007 4:04 16

If and when231
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
If and whenVehicle tools*, spare wheel*, breakdown set*
and towing bracketLocation
The vehicle tools, the spare wheel and the removable ball
coupling of the towing bracke t are stored in the luggage
compartment.Vehicle tool kit and removable ball coupling
The vehicle tool kit and removable towing bracket ball coupling are stored on
the right of the luggage compartment, behind a cover.
Spare wheel
The spare wheel is stored underneath the vehicle ⇒page 232.
Caution
Make sure that the spare wheel / removed wheel and the tools are stored
safely in the luggage compartment.
Vehicle tools*The vehicle tools are stored in the luggage compartment, behind the side
cover on the right and are secured using a thumb screw ⇒fig. 152 . The
tool kit comprises the following items:
To ol b ox
44)
Screwdriver with hexagon socket in the handle for slackened wheel
bolts. The screwdriver blade is revers ible. The screwdriver is in the wheel
bolt.
Towing eye, removable
Open jaw spanner 10 x 13 mm
Wire hook
44) for pulling off the centre cover and the wheel bolt caps
44)Optional equipment
Fig. 152 Storage of
vehicle tools
A1
A1A2A3A4A5
alhambra ingles.book Seite 231 Donnerstag, 19. April 2007 4:04 16

If and when
232
Box spanner for wheel bolts
Jack. Before you return the jack to the tool box, you must fully wind in the
claw. The crank must then be folded tight against the side of the jack.
The removable towing bracket
44), the key for unlocking the sunroof in an
emergency
44) and the anti-theft wheel bolt adaptor
44) are stored next to the
vehicle tools.
Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts
We recommend you carry the wheel bolt adapter
44) in the vehicle tool kit at
all times.
The code number of the anti-theft wheel bolt is stamped on the front of the
adapter. You will need this number to replace the adapter if lost. Make a note
the code number of the anti-theft wheel bolt and keep it in a safe place - but
not in your vehicle.
WARNING
•
Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to tighten
the wheel bolts. It is no t suitable for tightening the bolts to the necessary
torque. This may cause an accident.
•
The jack supplied by the factory is only designed for changing wheels
on this model. Never attempt to use it for lifting heavier vehicles or other
loads. Risk of injury.
•
Use the jack only on firm, level ground.
•
Never start the engine when you have raised the vehicle on the jack.
Risk of accident.
•
Never place your body (e.g. arm or leg) underneath the vehicle if it is
only supported by the jack Risk of injury.
•
If you have to work underneath the vehicle, you must use suitable
stands additionally to support the vehicle - Risk of accident!.
Taking out the spare wheel1. Lift the cover ⇒fig. 153 located on the floor of the luggage
compartment, next to the tailgate lock.
2. Pull the ring of the rubber seal upwards.
3. Remove the box spanner from the vehicle tools.
4. Fit the box spanner on the bolt, to the maximum, and hold in this position. At the same time press the safety ring downwards
⇒ .
5. Turn the box spanner several times to the left, until the spare wheel can be fitted, hanging from a wire, vertically behind the
vehicle.
6. Separate the plastic pieces so th at they may be inserted into the
central aperture of the rim and so free the wheel.
A6A7
Fig. 153 Taking out the
spare wheel
AA
AB
AC
AD
AC
alhambra ingles.book Seite 232 Donnerstag, 19. April 2007 4:04 16

If and when237
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Removing the hubcaps
The hubcaps must be removed to gain access to the wheel
bolts.– Take the wire hook from the vehicle tool kit.
– Insert the hook into a hole in the cover ⇒fig. 157 .
– Pull off the cover.
Removing the caps from the wheel bolts
The caps must be removed from the wheel bolts before the
wheel bolts are unscrewed.– Take the wire hook from the vehicle tool kit.
– Insert the hook through the opening in the middle of the cap ⇒fig. 158.
– Use the wire hook to remove the caps.The caps protect the wheel bolts and should be replaced after changing the
tyre.
When fitting, make sure that the caps click securely into place. They could
otherwise fall off.
Fig. 157 Removing the
hubcaps
Fig. 158 Use the hook to
pull off the cap
alhambra ingles.book Seite 237 Donnerstag, 19. April 2007 4:04 16

If and when
238Loosening the wheel bolts
A special adapter is required to slacken the anti-theft wheel
bolts. It is contained in the vehicle tool kit.
Loosening wheel bolts
–Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over the wheel bolt
⇒ fig. 159.
– Grip the end of the box spanner and turn the wheel bolt one turn
anti-clockwise ⇒.
Loosening anti-theft wheel bolts
– Take the adapter for anti-theft wh eel bolts out of the vehicle tool
kit
45)
.
– Insert the adapter
45)
into the wheel bolt. Push it in as far as it will
go ⇒fig. 160 .
– Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over the adapter.
– Grip the end of the box spanner and turn the wheel bolt one turn
anti-clockwise ⇒.
Loosening wheel bolts
If the wheel bolt is very tight, you may be able to loosen it by pushing down
the end of the spanner carefully with your foot. Hold on to the car for support
and take care not to slip.
WARNING
•
Loosen the wheel bolts only about one turn before raising the vehicle
with the jack.
•
For wheels with a bolted outer ri ng, the grooved wheel bolts should
never be loosened. This could cause leaks resulting in accident.
Fig. 159 Changing the
wheel: Loosening the
wheel boltsFig. 160 Changing a
wheel: anti-theft bolt and
adapter
45)Optional equipment
alhambra ingles.book Seite 238 Donnerstag, 19. April 2007 4:04 16

If and when239
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Raising the vehicle
Raise the vehicle using only the designated jacking points.
Do not raise the vehicle until you have slackened the wheel bolts on
the wheel you wish to remove ⇒page 238.
Jacking up the vehicle
1. Look for the jacking point ⇒fig. 161 (arrow) ⇒ closest to the
tyre which has to be changed.
2. Raise the jack under the jacking point until it just fits under the car.
3. Check that the foot of the jack has full contact with the ground.
4. Adjust the jack and continue to crank the claw up until it is in position around the vertical rib ⇒fig. 162 (arrow) underneath
the vehicle ⇒
5. Crank the jack further until the wheel is just clear of the ground.The jack may be applied only at the jacking points shown ⇒fig. 161 . The
front jacking point is about 11 cm from the wheel arch. The rear jacking point
is about 14 cm from its wheel arch. Notches on both sides in the sills show
where the jacking points are under the vehicle.
WARNING
•
You could injure yourself or damage the vehicle if you do not observe
the correct jacking points.
•
Soft ground under the jack may cause the vehicle to slip off the jack.
Always provide a firm base for the jack on the ground. If necessary use a
large, strong board or similar support. On a hard, slippery surface (such as
tiles) use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the jack from slipping.
•
The jack claw must grasp the vertical rib under the sill properly so that
the jack does not slip off when you are raising the vehicle ⇒fig. 162.
Fig. 161 The jacking
pointsFig. 162 Jack at rear on
right
alhambra ingles.book Seite 239 Donnerstag, 19. April 2007 4:04 16