2009 Seat Leon 5D Owner's manual

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For the sake of the environment
Batteries contain toxic substances such as sulphuric acid and lead. T

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232Wheels and tyresWheelsGeneral notesAvoiding damage
– If you have to drive over a kerb or similar obstacle, drive very 
slowly and as near as possible at a right angle to the kerb

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2.  The tyre pressures should only be checked when the tyres are 
cold. The slightly raised pressures of warm tyre

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For the sake of the environmentUnder-inflated tyres lead to increased fuel consumption and tyre wear.Significant tyre pressure lossThe tyre symbol 
 is displayed and indicates

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Wear indicators
The original tyres on your vehicle have 1.6 mm high “tread wear indicators” 
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Driving with anti-puncture tyres (emergency gear)
– Leave the ESP/TCS (electronic stabilisation programme) switched on, or switch on  ⇒page 182.
– Continue driving carefully

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New tyres and wheels
New tyres and wheels have to be run-in.The tyres and wheel rims are an essential part of the

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238Wheel 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