2012 Seat Toledo ESP

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Wheels and tyres
Wheels and tyres
Wheels
Introduction
WARNING
● During the first 500 km (300 miles), new tyres do not give maximum
grip, therefore you should drive carefully. Risk of accident!
● Never drive with damaged tyres. Risk of accident!
● Only use wheels and tyres that been authorised by SEAT or your vehi-
cle model. Failure to do so could impair road safety. Risk of accident!
● Never exceed the maximum speed permitted for your tyres. Risk of ac-
cident due to tyre damage and loss of vehicle control.
● Under-inflated tyres are submitted to greater rolling resistance. This
means that they can overheat at high speeds. This can cause tread sepa-
ration and even tyre blow-out.
● For driving safety, tyres should be replaced at least in pairs according
to the axle and not individually. The tyres with the deepest tread should
always be used on the front wheels.
● Never fit used tyres of an unknown age or prior use.
● Tyres must be immediately changed at the very latest when they have
worn down to the tread wear indicators.
● Worn tyres reduce the necessary grip at high speeds on damp surfa-
ces. This could lead to “aquaplaning” (uncontrolled vehicle movement –
“skidding” on damp surfaces).
● Damaged wheels and tyres must be replaced immediately.
WARNING (Continued)
● Do not use summer or winter tyres that are more than 6 or 4 years old
respectively.
● Wheel bolts should be clean and screw easily. However, they must
never be treated with grease or oil.
● If the tightening torque of the wheel bolts is too low, they could loos-
en while the vehicle is moving. Risk of accident! If the tightening torque
of the wheel bolts is too high, the bolts and threads could be damaged,
leading to the permanent deforming of the rim support surfaces.
● Incorrectly handled wheel bolts could lead to a wheel coming loose
while the vehicle is moving. Risk of accident!
● The local regulations in force must be taken into account when using
child seats.
CAUTION
● Where a spare wheel that is not compatible with the wheels fitted is
used, follow the instructions ⇒ page 190.
● The prescribed tightening torque for wheel bolts on steel and alloy
wheels is 120 Nm.
● Protect your tyres from coming into contact with oil, grease and fuel.
● Replace any lost valve caps immediately.
For the sake of the environment
Under-inflated tyres increases fuel consumption. 
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The manufacturing date is also indicated on the tyre sidewall (possibly only
on the inner side of the wheel). DOT … 27 12…
means, for example, that the tyre was produced in the 27th week of 2012.
Follow the instructions ⇒ page 190 if you only have a temporary spare
wheel. 
Tyres with directional tread pattern
The direction of rotation is indicated by the arrows on the tyre sidewall. The
direction of rotation indicated must be respected. This guarantees optimum
grip and helps avoid excessive noise, wear and aquaplaning.
In the event of a flat tyre, a spare wheel with an undetermined tread pattern
or an opposite tread pattern must be used and you must drive carefully, as
in these cases the tyres no longer offer maximum performance. Spare wheelFig. 126 Luggage com-
partment: spare wheel
The spare wheel is housed in a well under the floor panel in the luggage
compartment and is secured by a special bolt ⇒ Fig. 126.
Take out the tool box before removing the spare wheel.
The tyre pressure of the spare wheel must be checked (preferably whenever
the tyre pressure is checked – see sticker on fuel tank flap ⇒ page 188) to
ensure the spare wheel remains ready for use.
If the spare wheel is not the same size or design as the tyres that are moun-
ted on the car (for example if the car has winter tyres or tyres with direction
tread), only use the spare tyre for a short period of time in the event of
breakdown and drive with the corresponding care ⇒ 
.
It must be replaced as soon as possible for a wheel with a normal size and
finish.
Temporary spare wheel
If the vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare wheel, there will be a
warning sign on the rim of the wheel. 

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Wheels and tyres
Follow the instructions below when driving with this wheel fitted.
● After fitting the wheel, the warning sign must not be covered.
● Do not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph) with a spare wheel and take
great care during the trip. Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and fast
cornering.
● The tyre pressure is the same as that of the standard tyres.
● Only use this spare wheel to reach the nearest Official Service, as it is
not designed for permanent use.
WARNING
● Under no circumstances must damaged spare wheels be used.
● If the spare wheel is different in size or design to the tyres currently
fitted, never drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph). Avoid heavy accelera-
tion, hard braking and fast cornering.
CAUTION
Follow the instructions given on the temporary spare wheel label.
Note
The tyre pressure of the spare wheel must always correspond to the highest
pressure prescribed for the model of vehicle in question. 
Wheel trim
Removing
– Place the hook from the vehicle tool kit on the reinforced edge
of the wheel trim. –
Insert the box spanner through the hook, supporting it on the
tyre and remove the wheel trim.
Fitting
– First press the wheel trim onto the wheel at the cut out de-
signed for the valve. Then press the wheel trim on both sides in
the direction of the valve so that it fits correctly in place around
all the perimeter.
CAUTION
● Press down by hand, do not hit the wheel trim! Knocking it sharply, par-
ticularly at points where the wheel trim has not yet been inserted, could re-
sult in damage to the wheel trim guiding and centring elements.
● Before fitting the trim on a steel alloy wheel attached with an anti-theft
wheel bolt, make sure the bolt is in the hole in the valve area ⇒ page 202,
Anti-theft wheel bolts.
● Where trim is fitted at a later date, ensure enough air inflow is guaran-
teed in order to cool the brake system. 
Wheel bolt caps
Fig. 127 Pull off the
wheel bolt cap 
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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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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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200Self-help
–Lower the vehicle.
– Tighten the wheel bolts firmly in diagonal sequence with the
box spanner and then the anti-theft wheel bolt ⇒ page 200.
– Replace the hub cap and/or the bolt covers.
Note
● All bolts must be clean and turn easily.
● Never grease or oil the wheel bolts!
● Note the direction of rotation when putting on a tyre with directional
tread pattern ⇒ page 187. 
After changing a wheel
Tasks that must be carried out after changing a wheel.
– Place the wheel with the defective tyre in the spare wheel well
and secure it using a special bolt ⇒ page 190.
– Put the vehicle tools back in their storage location.
– Check the tyre pressure of the newly fitted spare wheel as soon
as possible.
– Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon
as possible with a torque wrench.
– Have the flat tyre replaced or ask an Official Service about the
possibility of repair.
Note
● If you notice that the wheel bolts are rusty and difficult to turn when
changing a wheel, they must be replaced before having the tightening tor-
que checked.
● Drive carefully and at moderate speeds until the tightening torque of the
wheel bolts has been checked. 
Loosening and tightening wheel bolts
Fig. 131 Changing a
wheel: Loosening wheel
bolts
Loosening wheel bolts
– Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over the wheel bolt 1)
.
– Grip the end of the box spanner and turn the wheel bolt about
one turn anti-clockwise ⇒ Fig. 131.
Tightening wheel bolts
– Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over the wheel bolt 1)
. 
1)
The corresponding adapter is required to unscrew or tighten the anti-theft wheel bolts
⇒ page 202.

210Fuses and bulbs
Fuses and bulbs
Fuses
Introduction
All the electrical circuits are protected by fuses.
● Switch off the ignition and the electrical component concerned before
changing a fuse.
● Identify the fuse corresponding to the failed electrical component
⇒ page 211, Fuses in the dash panel, or ⇒ page 214, Changing fuses in
the engine compartment.
● Take the plastic clip from inside the fuse cover, fit it onto the blown fuse
and pull the fuse out.
● Replace the blown fuse (which will have a melted metal strip) with a new
fuse of the same amp rating.
Fuse colour code
ColourMaximum amp rating
light brown5dark brown7,5red10blue15yellow20white25green30
WARNING
Read and follow the warnings ⇒ page 173, Engine compartment before
starting work in the engine compartment.
CAUTION
● Never “repair” a fuse or replace it by fitting a fuse with a higher amp rat-
ing. Risk of fire! This could also cause damage to other parts of the electri-
cal system.
● If a newly replaced fuse blow again when the electrical component con-
cerned is switched on, the electrical system must be checked by an Official
Service as soon as possible.
Note
● It is advisable to always keep spare fuses in the vehicle. The spare fuse
box is available in the range of original SEAT parts.
● One single electrical component could have more than one fuse.
● Several electrical components may be protected by the same fuse. 