2012 Seat Altea XL wheel torque

196Intelligent technology
The ASR (TCS) is connected automatically when the engine starts. If neces-
sary, it may be turned on or off pushing the button on the centre console.
When the ASR (TCS) is disconnected, the warning lamp  OFF
lights up. The
TCS should normally be left on. Only in exceptional circumstances, when the
slipping of the wheels is required, should it be disconnected, 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
● Remember that the ASR (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 ASR (TCS)
tempt you into taking any risks when driving.
CAUTION
● To ensure that the ASR (TCS) functions 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, run-
ning gear or any components affecting the wheels and tyres) could affect
the efficiency of the ABS and ASR (TCS). XDS*
Driveshaft differential
When 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 under-
steer or “lengthening” of the trajectory.
By using the ESC (ESP) sensors and signals, the XDS system is able to de-
tect and correct this effect.
Through the ESC (ESP), the XDS brakes the inner wheel, thereby counteract-
ing the excess drive torque in this wheel. This means that the driver's de-
sired trajectory is much more precise,
The XDS system operates in combination with the ESC (ESP) and is always
active, even when the traction control ASR (TCS) is disconnected.

Electronic Stability Control ESC (ESP) *
General notes
The Electronic Stability Control increases the vehicle's stabil-
ity on the road. The Electronic Stability Control helps reduce the danger of skidding.
The Electronic Stability Control ESC (ESP) includes the ABS, EDL, ASR (TCS)
and Steering manoeuvre recommendations. 

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Wheels and tyres
WARNING
● We recommend that you use only wheels and tyres which 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 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 con-
cerned.
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 peri-
od 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 221.
After the wheels have been changed, the tightening torque of the wheel
bolts should be checked as soon as possible with a torque wrench ⇒ 
.
The tightening torque for steel and alloy wheels is 120 Nm.
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 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. 
Safety FirstOperating InstructionsPractical TipsTechnical Specifications

258If and when
–Engage the first gear , or put the selector lever to position P for
those vehicles with an automatic gearbox.
– If you are towing a trailer, unhitch it from your vehicle.
– Take the vehicle tools and the spare wheel out of the luggage
compartment.
WARNING
Put the hazard warning lights on and place the warning triangle in posi-
tion. This is for your own safety and also warns other road users.
CAUTION
If you have to change the tyre on a gradient, block the wheel opposite the
wheel being changed by placing a stone or similar object under it to prevent
the vehicle from rolling away.
Note
Please observe legal requirements when doing so. 
Changing a wheel
Change the wheel as described below
– Pull off the hub cap. Also see ⇒ page 259.
– Slacken the wheel bolts.
– Raise the car with the jack at the corresponding point.
– Remove the wheel and then mount 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 pos-
sible.
– 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 tor-
que checked.
● For safety reasons, drive at moderate speeds until the wheel bolt tight-
ening torque has been checked. 

300Technical specifications
Trailer weight Manual Automatic
Trailer without brakes in kg 740 750
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% in kg 1500 1500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% in kg 1500 1500
Engine oil capacity
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.5 litres

Diesel engine 2.0 TDI CR 103 kW (140 PS) 4-wheel drive
Engine specifications Power output in kW (PS) rpm 103 (140)/ 4200
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 320/ 1750 - 2500
No. of cylinders/capacity in cm3
4/ 1968
Fuel Min. 51 CN
Performance
Maximum speed in km/h 198
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 6.9
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 10.1
Weights
Gross vehicle weight in kg 2132
Weight in running order (with driver) in kg 1588
Gross front axle weight in kg 1090
Gross rear axle weight in kg 1080
Permitted roof load in kg 75 

TankFuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Reserve indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
TCS see ASR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89, 195
Technical modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
The danger of not using the seat belt . . . . . . . . 22
Tilting sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Top Tether system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Towing bracket, fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Towing eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Traction control system Control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Trailer Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Trailer turn signals Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Trailer weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Tyre Mobility-System (Tyre repair kit) . . . . . . . 257
Tyre Mobility System (Tyre repair kit) . . . . . . . 263
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Tyre pressure monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Tyre pressure warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257, 263
Tyres and wheels
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Tyres service life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Tyres tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Tyres with directional tread pattern . . . . . . . . 247
U Underbody protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Unlocking and locking Personalisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
V Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Vehicle data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Vehicle modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Vehicle paintwork Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Products for vehicle maintenance . . . . . . . 212
Vehicle tools Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Vehicle washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Ventilation slits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Volumetric sensor* Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 W
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Warning messages in the display . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Warning reports Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66, 80
Yellow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66, 80
Warning symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Warning triangle and first-aid kit . . . . . . . . . . 152
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Washing by hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Washing with high pressure cleaners . . . . . . . 214
Water Warning message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Water in the windscreen washer tank . . . . . . . 239
Wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Wearing suitable shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Wheel change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Wheel trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Why assume the correct sitting position? . . . . . 30
Why should head restraints be correctly adjus- ted? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 21, 30
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Windscreen washer fluid Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
310 Index