2013 Seat Toledo winter tyres

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Controls and displays
■ Navigation ⇒  Booklet Navigation system Instruction Manual
■ Telephone ⇒  Booklet Bluetooth system Instruction Manual
■ Vehicle status ⇒ page 68
■ Settings ⇒ page 67
The Audio and Navigation options are only displayed when these factory-fit-
ted systems are switched on.
Note
● If the multifunction display is not operated during 10 seconds, the menu
automatically returns to one of the superior levels. 
Settings
You can make certain adjustments using the informative display. The cur-
rent values are displayed directly in their respective places above or below
the line.
The following items can be selected: ■ Language
■ MFD data
■ Time
■ Winter tyres
■ Units
■ Second speed
■ Inspec. Service
■ Factory settings
■ Back
Select the option Back to return to the superior menu level. Language
Here the language used to display the warning and information texts can be
selected.
MFD data
Here certain data shown on the multifunction display can be switched on or
off.
Time
In this menu you can set, the time, the display format (24 or 12 hours) and
changes from winter to summer time.
Winter tyres
The speed at which an audible warning is given can be adjusted here. This
function can be used with winter tyres, whose maximum permitted speed is
lower than the maximum speed of the vehicle.
When exceeding the maximum speed the following is shown on the display:
Winter tyres max speed … km/h … (mph)
Units
The units of measure for temperature, consumption and journey distances
can be set here.
Second speed
The second speed can be activated/deactivated in mph or km/h respective-
ly here.
Inspection Service
Here you can choose to display the kilometres (miles) and days remaining
until the next service, and reset the service interval display.
Factory settings
Select Factory setting to reset the values of the informative display to their
factory settings. 
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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 national regulations on the use of snow tyres and chains should
be observed.
CAUTION
● Where a spare wheel that is not compatible with the wheels fitted is
used, follow the instructions ⇒ page 199.
● 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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Wheels and tyres
Note
● We recommend having all work on tyres and wheels carried out by an
authorised SEAT dealer.
● We recommend using wheels, tyres, hub caps and snow chains from the
SEAT Original Accessories programme. 
Tyre useful life
Fig. 131 Side view of
tyres with tread wear in-
dicators
Tread wear indicator
The base of the side of the original tyres on your vehicle show 1.6 mm high
tread wear indicators ⇒ Fig. 131. The position of these indicators is given
on the tyre sidewalls by the letters “TWI”, triangular symbols or other sym-
bols. The useful life of the tyres depends primarily on the following factors:
Tyre pressure values
Under-inflation or over-inflation will considerably reduce the useful life of
the tyres and impair the vehicle's handling. Therefore, check the tyre pres-
sure, including the spare wheel, at least once a month and before any long
journey.
Inflation pressures for
summer tyres are listed on a sticker inside the fuel
tank flap. The pressures for winter tyres are 0.2 bar (2.9 psi / 20 kPa) above
the summer values.
Always check the pressure when the tyre is cold. Do not reduce over-pres-
sure in warm tyres. The tyre pressures must be altered to suit notable
changes in the load being carried.
Driving style
Fast cornering, heavy acceleration and hard braking all increase tyre wear.
Wheel balancing
The wheels on new vehicles are balanced. Various factors encountered
when driving can cause them to become unbalanced, which results in vibra-
tion of the steering wheel.
The wheel must be rebalanced if a new tyre is fitted or if a tyre is repaired.
Incorrect wheel alignment
Incorrect front or rear wheel alignment causes excessive tyre wear, frequent-
ly on one side, and also impairs vehicle safety. If tyre wear is very irregular,
contact an Official Service.
Tyre damage
To avoid damage to tyres and wheels, only drive over kerbs or similar obsta-
cles slowly and at a right angle if possible.
Check tyres and wheels regularly for damage (punctures, cracks, blisters,
deformities, etc.). Remove any foreign objects embedded in outside of the
treads. 
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Wheels and tyres
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 199 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 wheel*Fig. 133 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. 133.
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 197) 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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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. 

246Technical Data
Dimensions
Length / Width (mm)4482/1715Height at kerb weight (mm)1466Front and rear projections (mm)876/1004Wheelbase (mm)2602Turning circle diameter (m)10.2Front/reara)
track width (mm)1463/1500a) This data will change depending on the type of wheel rim.








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Capacities
CapacitiesFuel tank 55 litresWindscreen washer fluid container
with headlight washer 3.5 litres/ 4.5 litres
Tyre pressureSummer tyres:
Correct tyre pressure can be seen on the sticker on the inside of the tank
flap.
Winter tyres:
The pressure of these tyres is 0.2 bar higher than that of summer tyres
(2.9 psi / 20 kPa).
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Ventilation slits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Voice control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Enter number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
W Warning symbols see warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
by hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
washing with high-pressure cleaners . . . . 174
Waxing see care of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Wearing suitable shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 anti-theft wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
loosening and tightening . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Wheels and tyres changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
general notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
handling wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
replacing tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
tyre useful life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 wheel trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Why assume the correct sitting position? . . . . . 31
Why should head restraints be correctly adjus- ted? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 22, 31
Windows de-icing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
see opening and closing electric windows . 95
Windscreen see radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Windscreen washer checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
headlight washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Windscreen washer fluid warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Windscreen washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Windscreen wiper jets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Windscreen wipers changing the rear window wiper blade . . . 108
changing windscreen wiper blades . . . . . 107
control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Winter driving diesel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Winter service battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Cleaning windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Winter tyres
see Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
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