2009 Seat Ibiza SC wheel bolt torque

Checking and refilling levels195
Safety First
Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
•Avoid running the vehicle on tyres that are more than six years old. If
you have no alternative, you should drive 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 according 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 extra 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 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 168.
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 can 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.
WARNING (continued)
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If and whenVehicle tools, spare wheelVehicle Tools
The vehicle onboard tools are lo cated under the floor panel in
the luggage compartment.– Lift floor panel
– Take the onboard tools out of the vehicle.The tool kit includes:•Jack*•Hook to remove integral* trim and screw caps.•Box spanner for wheel bolts*•Reversible screwdriver with handle (including hexagonal interior) for the
wheel bolts. The screwdriver is a combination tool.•Towing ring*•Adapter for the anti-theft wheel bolts*
Some of the items listed are only provided in certain models / model years,
or are optional extras.WARNING
•Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to tighten
the wheel bolts as with this it is not possible to tighten the bolts to the
required torque. Risk of accident.
•The jack supplied by the factory is only designed for changing wheels
on this model. On no account attempt to use it for lifting heavier vehicles
or other loads. Risk of injury.•Use the jack only on a firm, level ground.•Never start the engine when the vehicle is on the jack. Risk of accident.•I f w o r k is t o b e ca r r ie d o u t un d e r n ea t h t h e v e h ic l e , t h is m u s t be s e cu re d
by suitable means. Otherwise, there is a risk of injury.
Spare wheel (emergency wheel)*
The compact temporary spare wheel (emergency wheel)
should only be used for the absolute minimum time required.The temporary spare wheel is stored under the floor panel in the luggage
compartment and is attached by a thumbnut.
How to use the compact temporary spare wheel
If you ever have a punctured tyre or loss of pressure, the emergency wheel is
only intended for temporary use until you reach a workshop. Change it for a
duty wheel as soon as possible.
Please note the following restrictions when using the compact temporary
spare wheel. This spare wheel has been specially designed for your vehicle,
thus, it cannot be changed with the spare wheel from another vehicle.
No other type of tyre (normal summer or winter tyre) may be fitted on the
compact temporary spare wheel rim.
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WARNING
Switch on the hazard warning lights on and place the warning triangles in
position. This is for your own safety and also warns other road users.
Caution
If you have to change the wheel on a slope, it is essential to lock the parallel
wheel and on the same axle as that to be changed, with a wedge or similar in
order to immobilise the vehicle.
Note
Please observe legal requirements when doing so.Changing a wheelChange the wheel as described below
– Remove the hub caps or the integral trim .
– Slacken the wheel bolts .
– Raise the car with the jack in the corresponding zone.
– Remove the wheel and then fit the spare wheel.
– Lower the vehicle.
– Tighten the wheel bolts firmly with the box spanner.
– Replace the hub cap.
After changing a wheel
After changing the wheel there are still tasks to complete.– Put the tools and jack back in the luggage compartment.
– Place the wheel with the defective tyre in the luggage compart-
ment and secure it.
– Check the tyre pressure of the newly fitted tyre as soon as possible.
– Have the tightening torque of th e wheel bolts checked as soon as
possible with a torque wrench. Th e prescribed torque must be
120 Nm.
Note•If you notice that the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to turn when
changing a wheel, they must be replaced before having the wheel bolt torque
checked.•For your safety, drive at moderate speeds until the wheel bolt torque has
been checked.
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General notes on the technical data
228Towing a trailerTrailer weightsTrailer weights
The trailer weights and drawbar loads approved are selected in intensive
trials according to precisely defined criteria. The approved trailer weights are
valid for vehicles in the EU for maximum speeds of 80 km/h (in certain
circumstances up to 100 km/h). The figures may be different in other coun-
tries. All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence over these
data ⇒ .
Drawbar load
The maximum permitted weight exerted by the trailer drawbar on the ball joint
of the towing bracket must not exceed 75 kg.
In the interest of road safety, we recommend that you always tow
approaching the maximum drawbar load. The response of the trailer on the
road will be poor if the drawbar load is too small.
If the maximum permissible drawbar load cannot be met (e.g. with small,
empty and light-weight single axle trailers o r ta n d e m a x l e t r a i l e r s wi t h a n a x le
base of less than 1 metre), at least 4% of the actual trailer weight is a legal
stipulation for a drawbar load.
WARNING
•For safet y reas ons , d o not excee d the 8 0 k m/h limit . Th is is als o valid in
countries where higher speeds are permitted.•Never exceed the maximum trailer weights or the draw bar loading. If
the permissible axle load or the permissible total weight is exceeded, the
driving characteristics of the vehicle may change, leading to accidents,
injuries and damage to the vehicle.
WheelsTyre pressure, snow chains, wheel boltsTyre pressures
The sticker with the tyre pressure values can be found on the inside of the
tank flap. The tyre pressure values given there are for cold tyres. The slightly
raised pressures of warm tyres must not be reduced ⇒.
Snow chains
Snow chains may be fitted only to the front wheels, and only to the following
tyres:
Wheel bolts
After the wheels have been changed, the tightening torque of the wheel bolts
s ho uld b e che cke d as s o on as p ossible wit h a to rqu e w re nch ⇒ . The tight-
ening torque for steel and alloy wheels is 120 Nm.
WARNING
•Check the tyre pressure at least once per month. Checking tyre pressure
value is very important. If the tyre pressure is too high or too low, there is
an increased danger of accidents, particularly at high speeds.175/70R14
185/60R15
Chains with links not exceeding 15 mm (including the
chain closure)
215/45R16
Chains with links not exceeding 9 mm (including the
chain closure)
215/40R17
Chains with links not exceeding 7 mm (including the
chain closure)
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Practical tips
Technical Data
•If the torque of the wheel bolts is too low, they could loosen while the
vehicle is in motion. Risk of accident! If the tightening torque is too high,
the wheel bolts and threads can be damaged.Note
We recommend that you ask your Authorised Service Centre for information
about appropriate wheel, tyre and snow chain size.
WARNING (continued)
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Index253
Switch
Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Rear window heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Switches Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Sliding/tilting roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Switching off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130TTailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Emergency opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Tank fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
reserve indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
TCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
TCS (Traction control system) Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Technical modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
The danger of not using the seat belt . . . . . . . . 18
Tightening torque of wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Tilting roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Tow starting Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156, 228
Towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Towing bracket, fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Towing eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Traction control system
warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Trailer eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Trailer turn signals Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Trailer weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Trips, checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Turn signals Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Two-way radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Type plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Tyre Mobility-System (Tyre repair kit) . . . . . . . . 198
Tyre monitor indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198, 203
Tyre-Mobility-System (Tyre repair kit) . . . . . . . . 203
Tyres and wheels Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Tyres service life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Tyres tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Tyres with directional tread pattern . . . . . . . . . 192
UUnderbody maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
VVehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Vehicle data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Vehicle interior heating or cooling system . . . 119
Vehicle Maintenance Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Vehicle modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Vehicle paintwork Products for vehicle maintenance . . . . . . . 159
Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Vehicle tools Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Vehicle wallet storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Vehicle washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Ventilation slits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15WWarning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Washing by hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Washing tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Washing with high pressure cleaners . . . . . . . 161
Water in the windscreen washer tank . . . . . . . 185
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Index
254Wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200, 228
Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Wheel change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191, 228
Why assume the correct sitting position? . . . . . 25
Why should head restraints be correctly adjusted? 12
Why to wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 25
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Windscreen defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Windscreen wiper blades Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Changing blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Changing the rear blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Winter driving Diesel engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Wiper/wash automatic function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Wooden trim cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Working in the engine compartment . . . . . . . . 176
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