2011 Seat Alhambra bolt pattern

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Wheels and tyres
Wheels and tyres
Wheels
Introduction The SEAT Alhambra is equipped as standard with anti-puncture technology
tyr
e
s (Conti-Seal). In the event of a puncture or air leak of up to 5 mm, the
tyre seals the hole with a protective layer inside the tread.
SEAT recommend that all work on tyres and wheels is carried out by a Tech-
nical Service. They have the necessary special tools and replacement parts,
trained personnel and facilities for disposing of the old tyres. SEAT recom-
mends visiting a Technical Service.
Additional information and warnings:
● Transporting ⇒ page 13
● T

owing mode ⇒ page 233
● Br

aking, stopping and parking ⇒ page 183
● P

ark assist system ⇒ page 202
● T

yre control systems ⇒ page 221
● C

aring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior ⇒ page 242
● Wheel

trims ⇒ page 304
● Ch

ange wheel ⇒ page 305
● Not

es for the user ⇒ page 255 WARNING
The vehicle cannot be totally controlled or braked if the tyres (new or
used) ar e w

orn or damaged.
● Incorrect use of wheels and tyres could make driving more dangerous
and res
ult in serious accidents and damage.
● All four wheels must be fitted with radial tyres of the same type, size
(rol

ling circumference) and the same tread pattern.
● New tyres do not give maximum grip and will not have reached their
maximum br
aking capacity to start with, and therefore need running in.
To prevent accidents and major damage, extreme caution should be tak-
en for the first 600 km (370 miles).
● Check tyre pressures regularly and ensure they are maintained at the
pres
sures indicated. If the tyre pressure is too low, the tyres could over-
heat, resulting in tread detachment or even burst tyres.
● Never drive on damaged (punctured, cut, cracked or dented) or worn
tyre
s. Driving on damaged or worn tyres could result in burst tyres, seri-
ous accidents or damage. Worn or damaged tyres must be replaced im-
mediately.
● Never exceed the maximum permitted speed or loads specified for the
type of ty
re fitted on your vehicle.
● The efficiency of driver and brake assist systems also depends on the
grip of the tyr
es.
● If you notice unusual vibration or if the vehicle pulls to one side when
driving, s
top the car immediately and check the tyres and wheels for
damage.
● To minimise the risk of losing control of the vehicle or causing a seri-
ous ac
cident, never undo the bolted joints of beadlock wheels. Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

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Wheels and tyres
Wheel rims The design of wheel bolts is matched to the rims. If different rims are fitted,
the corr
ect
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 ⇒ page 305.
For technical reasons, it is not generally possible to use the wheels from
other vehicles. In some cases, this may also be true for the same model of
wheel.
The tyres and rims approved by SEAT are specially matched to the character-
istics of the vehicle and are critical to good road holding and safe handling.
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must be tightened to the correct torque ⇒ page 305.
Beadlock wheel rims
Beadlock wheel rims have various components. These are joined together
by special bolts using a special procedure. This ensures good performance,
a better seal, improved safety and wheel run out. Therefore, worn rims
should always be replaced and must only be repaired in a Technical Service.
SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Service ⇒  .
Wheel rims w

ith bolted trims
Wheel rims may be fitted with interchangeable trim parts which are attach-
ed to the rim using self-locking bolts. Worn trims should only be replaced at
a Technical Service. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Service ⇒  .
WARNING
The use of worn or damaged wheel rims could make driving more danger-
ous and r

esult in serious accidents and damage.
● Only wheel rims which have been approved for use with your vehicle
should be u
sed.
● Inspect wheel rims regularly for damage and replace as required. WARNING
If the bolted joints of wheel rims with bolted ring trims are not correctly
tightened or loo sened, thi

s could result in serious accident.
● Never loosen the bolted joints of wheel rims with bolted ring trims.
● Any work relating to wheel rims with bolted rims should be carried
out at qua
lified workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Service. 
Replacement of new tyres and wheel rims New tyres
●
When tyres are new, drive with extreme caution for the first 500 km
(310 mil e

s), as all tyres need to be run-in. Tyres which have not been run-in
do not have such good grip ⇒  or braking capacity
⇒  .
● All four wheels must be fitted with radial tyres of the same type, size
(ro l

ling circumference) and the same tread pattern.
● The tread depth of new tyres may vary, according to the type and make
of tyr
e and the tread pattern.
Replacing tyres
● Where possible, always replace both wheels on an axle (both wheels on
the front ax
le or both wheels on the rear axle) ⇒  .
● Old tyres should only be replaced by SEAT approved tyres for the vehicle
in ques tion, and in ac

cordance with the maximum permitted size, diameter,
load and speed capacity.
● Never use tyres which are larger than SEAT approved tyres. If the tyres
are too b
ig, they may knock or rub against the chassis or other components,
resulting in damage. 

Tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Ty
r
e code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Tyre identification number (TIN) . . . . . . . . 303
Tyre load rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Tyre pressure sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Tyres with directional tread pattern . 295, 303
Valve caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Wear of tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Wheel balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Wheel rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Wheel trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Full hub caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Wheel bolts caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Windows See "Electric windows" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Windscreen heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Windscreen washer water Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Windscreen wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Windscreen wiper lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Windscreen wiper fluid Control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Windscreen wipers Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Headlight washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Heated windscreen washer jets . . . . . . . . 107
Lifting the wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Rain sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Replacing the wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Servic
e position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Windscreen wipers service position . . . . . . . . 107
Wing mirrors Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Winter Additional heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Menu configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Winter-grade diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Winter driving Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Filter pre-heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Winter-grade diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Winter operation Headlight washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Heated windscreen washer jets . . . . . . . . 107
Salt on the roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 All-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Speed limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Other Characters "Safe" security system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 381
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