2012 Seat Toledo Owner's manual

192Wheels and tyres
Removing
–Insert the plastic clip into the cap until the inner retaining
notches on the clips touch the collar of the cap and then re-
move ⇒ Fig. 127.
Fitting
– Insert the caps as far as they will go over the wheel bolts.
The wheel bolt caps are stored in a box on the spare wheel or in the spare
wheel well. 
Tyre pressure
Fig. 128 Tyre pressure
setting switch
The tyre pressure monitoring system uses ABS sensors to compare the revo-
lutions and the circumference of each wheel. Should the circumference of
any wheel change, the warning lamp  in the general instrument panel
⇒ page 72 will light up and an audible warning will be heard.
Tyre circumference may change if:
● Tyre pressure is too low
● Tyre structure is damaged ●
Vehicle load not evenly distributed
● Wheels on one axle are subjected to greater load, (e.g. driving with trail-
er, uphill, downhill)
● Snow chains are fitted
● The temporary spare wheel is fitted
● One wheel on the axle has been changed
Basic system settings
Should the tyre pressure change or if one or more wheels are changed or
the position of the wheel on the vehicle is changed, e.g. changing round the
front and rear wheels, or where a warning lamp lights up when driving, the
system must be adjusted as follows:
● Inflate all tyres to the prescribed pressures ⇒ page 188.
● Switch the ignition on.
● Hold the  
⇒ Fig. 128 button down for at least 2 seconds. The warn-
ing lamp  will light up when the button is pressed. The system memory is
also deleted and a new calibration system will begin, which is indicated by
an audible warning before the warning lamp switches off .
● If the warning lamp  remains lit and does not switch off, not even once
the basic setting process is complete, this indicates a fault in the system.
Contact an Official Service.
The warning lamp  lights up
If the pressure on at least one tyre is significantly lower than the pressure
set by the driver, the warning lamp  ⇒ 
will light up.
The warning lamp  flashes
If the warning lamp flashes, there is a fault in the system. Contact a special-
ised service to have it fixed. 

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Wheels and tyres
WARNING
● If the warning lamp  lights up, slow down immediately and avoid
any severe braking or steering manoeuvres. Stop and check the tyres and
their pressure as soon as possible.
● Under certain conditions (e.g. sporty driving style, driving on loose
surfaces or in the winter) the warning lamp  may take a while to light
up or may remain switched off.
● Despite the tyre pressure monitoring system, the driver remains re-
sponsible for maintaining the correct tyre pressure. You must therefore
check the tyre pressure often.
Note
● The tyre pressure monitoring system is not a replacement for regularly
checking the tyre pressure, as it is unable to recognise an even drop in pres-
sure.
● The tyre pressure monitoring system is unable to warn of a sudden drop
in tyre pressure, e.g. a puncture. In this case, try to stop the vehicle carefully
with no severe braking or steering manoeuvres.
● To ensure the tyre pressure monitoring system works correctly, the basic
setting must be performed every 10 000 km (6000 miles) or once a year. 
Wheel bolts
The wheel bolts are matched to the rims. When installing different wheels,
e.g. to fit light alloy wheels or wheels with winter tyres, it is important to use
the correct wheel bolts with the right length and correctly shaped bolt
heads. The is essential for the secure fit of the wheels and for the proper
function of the brake system. Winter tyres
Winter tyres will significantly improve handling of the vehicle in winter road
conditions. The design of summer tyres (width, rubber compound, tread
pattern) gives less grip at temperatures below 7 °C (45 °F), on ice and snow.
This applies particularly to vehicles equipped with
wide section tyres or
high speed tyres (code letters H or V on the sidewall).
In order to preserve the performance of the vehicle as much as possible,
winter tyres must be fitted on all four wheels, the minimum depth of the
tread must be 4 mm and the maximum age must be 4 years.
You can use winter tyres of a lower speed rating if the maximum speed limit
of these tyres will not be exceeded, even if the maximum speed limit for the
vehicle is higher.
For the sake of the environment
Summer tyres should be fitted again in time, as they give better handling on
roads free of snow and ice and at temperatures over 7 °C (45 °F). Summer
tyres have a shorter braking distance, produce less rolling noise and do not
wear down as quickly. They also reduce fuel consumption. 
Snow chains
Snow chains must only be used on the front wheels.
In winter road conditions, snow chains not only help to improve grip but al-
so improve the braking capacity.
For technical reasons snow chains may only be used on tyres with the fol-
lowing wheel rim/tyre combinations. 
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194Wheels and tyres
Rim sizeRim offsetTyre size5J x 14a)35 mm175/706J x 15b)38 mm185/606J x 15b)38 mm195/55a)
Only use snow chains with fine-pitch links and lock no greater than 9 mm.
b) Only use snow chains with fine-pitch links and lock no greater than 13 mm.
Remove the wheel trims before fitting snow chains.
CAUTION
Chains must be removed when roads are free of snow. Otherwise they will
impair handling, damage the tyres and wear out very quickly. 

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Accessories, modifications and spare parts
Accessories, modifications and spare parts
General notes
If you wish to retrofit accessories in the vehicle, or if a part of the vehicle
has been replaced by a new part or technical modifications are required, the
following instructions must be taken into account.
● Before purchasing accessories or spare parts and before making techni-
cal modifications, always request advice from an Authorised SEAT dealer
⇒ 
.
● In the event that technical modifications are carried out on the vehicle,
the instructions and regulations specified by the company, SEAT, must be
observed.
No damage will be caused to the vehicle if the established procedures are
respected, which guarantees safe driving and operation. After the modifica-
tions are carried out, the vehicle will comply with the restrictions and regu-
lations of the highway code. More information can be obtained at an Au-
thorised SEAT dealer, where all jobs required can be carried out appropriate-
ly.
Vehicle improvements and refurbishment
The owner must store the technical documents regarding the modifications
carried out on the vehicle to be handed over to those responsible for the
processing of the end-of-life vehicle. This ensures end-of-life processing of
the vehicle, while protecting the environment.
Work done on the electrical components and software can cause disruption
in operations. Due to the interconnection of electronic components, this
disruption can also negatively influence systems that are not directly affec-
ted. This can adversely affect reliability of the vehicle, and can produce ex-
cessive wear of the parts.
Damage caused by technical modifications that are not made with the con-
sent of SEAT will be excluded from the warranty – see warranty certificate.
WARNING
● Jobs or modifications unduly carried out on your vehicle can cause
disruption to operations - Risk of accident!
● We recommend that you use only expressly authorised SEAT Original
Accessories and ® SEAT Original Spare Parts for your vehicle. The relia-
bility, safety and compatibility with your vehicle of SEAT Original Acces-
sories and ® SEAT Original Spare Parts has been checked.
● Despite the continuous observation of the market, we cannot judge
nor guarantee the suitability of other products for your vehicle, be they
authorised products or products approved by a state testing facility.
Note
SEAT Original Accessories and ® SEAT Original Spare Parts can be pur-
chased at authorised SEAT dealers where the purchased parts can also be
fitted. 
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Modifications and effects of the airbag
system
In the adjustment and modification, respect the SEAT directive.
Modifications and corrections of the front bumper, doors, front seats, roof
or bodywork must be carried out at authorised SEAT workshops. Compo-
nents of the airbag system can be found in these parts of the vehicle.
WARNING
● Airbag modules must never be repaired. They must be replaced.
● Never fit components of the airbag system removed from old vehicles
or those originating from a recycling process in the vehicle.
● The modification of the suspension of the vehicle wheels, including
the use of non-permitted combinations of tyres and rims can alter the op-
eration of the airbag system and increase the risk of serious or fatal inju-
ries in an accident.
● During all jobs on the airbag system, in addition to the removal and
fitting of parts of the system in the course of other repair jobs, parts of
the airbag system can be damaged. Therefore in the event of an accident,
this may cause the airbags to activate incorrectly or not activate al all.
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Self-help
Self-help
First-aid kit and warning triangle
Fig. 129 Location of
warning triangle
The warning triangle, measuring max. 436 x 45 x 32 mm, can be secured to
the lining on the rear of the luggage compartment with rubber straps
⇒ Fig. 129.
WARNING
The first-aid kit and fire extinguisher must be properly secured so that
they are not catapulted through the vehicle during driving and braking
manoeuvres or in the event of an accident. Risk of injury.
Note
● Observe the expiry date of the contents of the first aid kit.
● We recommend you use the first-aid kit and the warning triangle from
the SEAT Original Accessories programme available in authorised SEAT deal-
ers. Fire extinguisher
Read the instructions given on the fire extinguisher carefully.
The fire extinguisher must be checked once a year by an authorised person
(take the applicable legal regulations into account).
WARNING
The fire extinguisher must be properly secured so that it is not catapul-
ted through the vehicle, causing injuries, during driving and braking ma-
noeuvres or in the event of an accident.
Note
● The fire extinguisher must comply with local legal requirements.
● Observe the expiry date of the fire extinguisher. The fire extinguisher
may not work properly if used after the expiry date. 
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Vehicle tool kit*
Fig. 130 Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit and the jack are stored in a box on the spare wheel or in
the spare wheel well. There is also enough space for the towing bracket ball
coupling. The box is strapped to the spare wheel with tape.
The vehicle tool kit includes the following parts (depending on equipment):
Screwdriver
Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts
Towline anchorage
Wire hook for removing hub caps
Jack
Box spanner for wheel bolts
Clip for wheel bolt cover
Spare set of bulbs
Before stowing the jack again, screw down the arm as far as it will go. 1
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WARNING
● The factory-supplied jack is only designed for changing wheels on
this model of vehicle. On no account attempt to use it for lighting heavier
vehicles or other loads. Risk of injury!
● Make sure that the vehicle tools are stored properly in the luggage
compartment.
Note
Make sure the box always remains strapped to the spare wheel with tape. 
Changing a wheel Introduction
WARNING
● If you have a puncture in moving traffic, switch on the hazard warning
lights and place the warning triangle at the obligatory distance. Observe
the applicable local legal regulations. This is for your own safety and that
of other road users.
● If you have a flat tyre, stop the vehicle well away from moving traffic.
Choose a location that is as level and solid as possible.
● 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 unexpectedly.
● If the vehicle has been fitted with tyres or alloys that are different to
those fitted in manufacture, the instructions ⇒ page 189, Replacing tyres
and wheels must be followed. 

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WARNING (Continued)
● Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
● Never place parts of your body, e.g. arms and legs, underneath the
vehicle when supported only by the jack.
● Secure the base of the jack with suitable supports so that it cannot
slip. The jack could slide if the ground below it is soft and slippery and
the vehicle could slip off it. Therefore, place the jack on a firm surface or
use a large, stable base. On a slippery surface, e.g. tiles, use a non-slip
base such as a rubber mat.
● Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised. Risk of injury.
● The jack should only be used in the correct jacking points.
CAUTION
● The prescribed tightening torque for wheel bolts on steel and alloy
wheels is 120 Nm.
● If the anti-theft wheel bolt is overly tightened, this could damage the
bolt and the adapter
Note
● The set of anti-theft wheel bolts or the adapter are available from au-
thorised SEAT dealers.
● Please observe the relevant local legal regulations when changing the
wheel. 
Preparation work
Some preparation is required before changing a wheel:
– If you have a flat tyre, stop the vehicle as far away as possible
from moving traffic. The surface must be horizontal.–
All vehicle occupants should leave the vehicle . Vehicle occu-
pants should waiting in a safe place, e.g. behind the roadside
crash barrier) while the wheel is being changed.
– Switch off the ignition and engage neutral or move the selector
lever on the automatic gearbox to position P.
– Apply the handbrake firmly.
– If towing a trailer, unhitch it.
– Take the vehicle tool kit ⇒ page 198 and the spare wheel
⇒ page 198 out of the luggage compartment. 
Changing a wheel
If possible, change the wheel on a level surface.
– Pull off the hub cap ⇒ page 191 or the wheel bolt covers
⇒ page 191.
– First loosen the anti-theft wheel bolts and then the other wheel
bolts ⇒ page 200.
– Raise the vehicle until the wheel to be changed is no longer
touching the ground ⇒ page 201.
– Remove the wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface
(cloth, paper, etc.).
– Take off the wheel.
– Lift the spare wheel into position and tighten the wheel bolts
lightly. 
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