2010 Seat Ibiza SC wheel torque

Intelligent technology155
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
T h e T C S is s w i tch e d o n a u t o m a t i ca ll y w h e n t h e e n g i n e is s ta r t e d . I f n e ce s sa r y,
it may be turned on or off by briefly pushing the ESP button on the centre
console.
When the TCS is off, the warning lamp
l is lit. The TCS should normally be left
on. Only in exceptional circumstances, when the slipping of the wheels is
required, can they be disconnected using the ESP button, for example.
•With compact temporary spare wheel.•When using the snow chains.•When driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces•When the vehicle is bogged-down, to free it by rocking.
The TCS should be switched on again as soon as possible.WARNING
•It must be remembered that TCS cannot defy the laws of physics. This
should be kept in mind, particularly on slippery and wet roads and when
towing a trailer.•Always adapt your driving style to suit the condition of the roads and
the traffic situation. Do not let the extra safety afforded by TCS tempt you
into taking any risks when driving, this can cause accidents.Caution
•In order to ensure that TCS function correctly, all four wheels must be
fitted with the same tyres. Any differences in the rolling radius of the tyres can
cause the system to reduce engine power when this is not desired.•Modifications to the vehicle (e.g. to the engine, the brake system, running
gear or any components affecting the wheels and tyres) could affect the effi-
ciency of the ABS and TCS.
XDS*
Driveshaft differentialWhen taking a bend, the driveshaft differential mechanism allows the outer
wheel to turn at a higher speed than the inner wheel. In this way, the wheel
that is turning faster (outer wheel) receives less drive torque than the inner
wheel. This may mean that in certain situations the torque delivered to the
inner wheel is too high, causing the wheels to spin. On the other hand, the
outer wheel is receiving a lower drive torque than it could transmit. This
causes an overall loss of lateral grip on the front axle, resulting in understeer
or “lengthening” of the trajectory.
By using the ESP sensors and signals, the XDS system is able to detect and
correct this effect.
Through the ESP, the XDS brakes the inner wheel, thereby counteracting the
excess drive torque in this wheel. This means that the driver’s desired trajec-
tory is much more precise,
The XDS system operates in combination with the ESP and is always active,
even when the traction control, TCS, is disconnected.Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)*General notes
The Electronic Stability Programme increases the vehicle’s
stability on the road.The Electronic Stability Programme helps reduce the danger of skidding.
The Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) consists of ABS, EDL and TCS.
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Checking and refilling levels
202•Avoid running the vehicle on tyres that are more than 6 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 (e.g. 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 should not use wheel bolts from a different
vehicle, even if it is the same model
⇒page 175.
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 tightening 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 vehicle’s
handling. The design of summer tyres (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).
WARNING (continued)
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If and when
204If and whenVehicle tools, spare wheelVehicle Tools
The vehicle onboard tools are located under the floor panel in
the luggage compartment.–Lift floor panel
– Take the on-board 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 model versions, 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 factory-supplied jack 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.•If work is to be carried out underneath the vehicle, this must be secured
by suitable means. Otherwise, there is a risk of injury.
Spare wheel (emergency wheel)*
The spare wheel (emergency wheel) must only be used for the
minimum necessary time.The temporary spare wheel is stored under the floor panel in the luggage
compartment and is attached by a thumbnut.
How to use the 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 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.
WARNING (continued)
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If and when
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WARNING
Switch on the hazard warning lights 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
w h e e l o n t h e sa m e a x l e as t ha t t o b e cha ng e d , w i t h a we d ge o r si m i la r i n o r d e r
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 at the corresponding point.
– 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 the wheel bolts checked as soon as possible with a torque wrench. The 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 safety reasons, drive at moderate speeds until the wheel bolt tight-
ening torque has been checked.
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Description of specifications
234If the maximum permissible drawbar load cannot be met (e.g. with small,
empty and light-weight single axle trailers or tandem axle trailers with a
wheelbase 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 drawbar load. 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 for 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 the tyre
pressure is very important. If the tyre pressure is too high or too low, there
is an increased danger of accidents, particularly at high speeds.•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.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 7mm (including the
chain closure)
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Index261
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
After the fuel tank has been run dry . . . . . . 134
Start-Stop Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Steam jets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Steering column controls Audio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Steering wheel height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 130
Storage compartment Front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Right-hand front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Sun visor Sliding/tilting sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Switch Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Heated rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Switches Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Sliding/tilting sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Switching off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134TTailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Emergency opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Tank
Fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Reserve indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
TCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
TCS (Traction control system) Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Technical modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
The danger of not using the seat belt . . . . . . . . 19
Tightening torque of wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Tilting sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Top Tether system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Tow starting Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163, 233
Towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Towing bracket, fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Towing eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Towing eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Traction control system Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Trailer turn signals Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Trailer weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Two-way radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Tyre Mobility-System (Tyre repair kit) . . . . . . . . 205
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Tyre pressure warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205, 210
Tyre-Mobility-System (Tyre repair kit) . . . . . . . . 210
Tyres and wheels
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Tyres service life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Tyres tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Tyres with directional tread pattern . . . . . . . . . 199
UUnderbody protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172VVehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Vehicle data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Vehicle interior heating or cooling system . . . 124
Vehicle Maintenance Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Vehicle modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Vehicle paintwork Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Products for vehicle maintenance . . . . . . . 166
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Index
262Vehicle tools
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Vehicle washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Ventilation slits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15WWarning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Warning reports Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Yellow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Warning symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Washing by hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Washing tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Washing with high pressure cleaners . . . . . . . 168
Water in the windscreen washer tank . . . . . . . 192
Wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Wearing suitable shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207, 234 Tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198, 234
Why assume the correct sitting position? . . . . . 26
Why should head restraints be correctly adjusted? 12
Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 18, 26
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Windscreen defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Windscreen interval wipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Windscreen wiper blades
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Changing blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Changing the rear wiper blade . . . . . . . . . . 194
Winter driving Diesel engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Wooden trim cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Working in the engine compartment . . . . . . . . 183
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