
Wheels
Tyre monitoring indicator Fig. 240
Instrument panel: warning of loss of
ty r
e pr
essure. The tyre monitor indicator compares wheel
r
ev
o
lutions and, with this information, the
tread of each wheel using the ABS sensors. If
the rolling circumference of one or more
wheels has changed, the tyre monitoring in-
dicator will indicate this on the instrument
panel through a warning lamp and a warning
to the driver ››› Fig. 240. When only one spe-
cific tyre is affected, its position within the
vehicle will be indicated.
Loss of pressure: Check left
tyre pressure!
Wheel tread change
The wheel tread changes when: ●
Tyr
e pressure is manually changed
● Tyre pressure is insufficient
● Tyre structure is damaged
● The vehicle is unbalanced because of a
load
● The wheel
s on an axle are subject to a
heavier lo
ad (e.g. with a heavy load).
● The vehicle is fitted with snow chains
● The temporary spare wheel is fitted
● The wheel on one axle is changed
There ma
y be a delay in the reaction of the
tyre monitoring indicator or it may not in-
dicate anything under certain circumstances
(e.g. sporty driving, snow-covered or un-
paved roads, or when driving with snow
chains). Calibrating the tyre monitoring indica-
tor Fig. 241
Glove compartment: tyre control
sw it
c
h. After changing the tyre pressure or replacing
one or mor
e wheel
s, the ty
re monitoring indi-
cator must be recalibrated. Do the same, for
example, when the front and rear wheels are
swapped.
● Switch the ignition on.
● Store the new tyre pressure in the Easy
Connect sy
stem with the button and the
f u
nction b
utton Setup
› ›
›
page 28 or us-
ing the switch located in the glove compart-
ment 1)
››› Fig. 241.
When driving, the system self-calibrates the
tyre pressure provided by the driver and the
wheels fitted. After a long journey with varied »1)
In vehicles without the Infotainment system:
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speeds the programmed values are collected
and monit or
ed.
W
ith the wheels under very heavy loads, the
tyre pressure must be increased to the total
recommended tyre pressure before the cali-
bration ››› page 267. Note
● The tyr e monit
oring indicator does not
function when there is a fault in the ESC or
ABS ››› page 178.
● An erroneous indication may be given when
snow c
hains are in use because they increase
the tread of the wheel. Temporary spare wheel
Gener a
l
information Fig. 242
Compact temporary spare wheel:
r ai
sed floor p
anel. The temporary spare wheel has been de-
s
igned t
o be u
sed for short periods of time.
Have the tyres checked, and if necessary, re-
placed as soon as possible at a SEAT Official
Service or at a specialised workshop.
Please note the following restrictions when
using the compact temporary spare wheel.
The compact temporary spare wheel is de-
signed specifically for this model. For this
reason, do not use a temporary spare wheel
from a different type of vehicle.
Removing the temporary spare wheel
– Lift and hold up the floor panel to remove
the temporar
y spare wheel ››› Fig. 242.
– Turn the thumb wheel anti-clockwise.
– Take out the temporary spare wheel.
Chains
F
or technical reasons, snow chains must not
be used on the temporary spare wheel.
If you have a puncture on one of the front
wheels when using snow chains, fit the tem-
porary spare wheel in place of one of the rear
wheels. Fit the snow chains on the rear wheel
that you have removed and replace the punc-
tured front wheel with this wheel. WARNING
● Aft er fittin
g the temporary spare wheel,
check the tyre pressures as soon as possible. Failure to do so may cause an accident. The
tyr
e pr
essures are listed on the inside of the
fuel tank flap.
● Do not drive at over 80 km/h (50 mph)
when the temporar
y spare wheel is fitted on
the vehicle: risk of accident!
● Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and
fas
t cornering: risk of accident!
● Never use more than one temporary spare
wheel at the s
ame time, risk of accident.
● No other type of tyre (normal summer or
winter ty
re) may be fitted on the compact
temporary spare wheel rim.
● If you are driving using the spare wheel,
the ACC
system could automatically switch
off during the journey. Switch off the system
when starting off. Extraction of the spare wheel in vehi-
c
l
e
s with SEAT SOUND 10 speakers
(with subwoofer)* –
Disassemble the s ub
woofer's
floor panel
(carpet) as follows:
– LEON/LEON SC model: first, p
ull the carpet
in the direction of the backrest and then
pull it upwards to remove it. LEON ST mod-
el: lift and secure the floor storage com-
partment as explained in ››› page 157.
– Disconnect the subwoofer's
speaker cable.
– Turn the securing wheel anti-clockwise.
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– Remo
v
e the subwoofer speaker and the
spare wheel.
– When replacing the spare wheel, place the
subwoofer
speaker in the direction indica-
ted by the arrow and with the word
“FRONT” facing forward.
– Reconnect the speaker cable and firmly ro-
tate the sec
uring wheel clockwise so that
the subwoofer system and wheel are firmly
in place.
Winter service Winter ty
res–
Winter tyres must be fitted on al
l
four
wheels.
– Only use winter tyres that are approved for
your v
ehicle.
– Please note that the maximum permissible
speed for w
inter tyres may be lower than
for summer tyres.
– Also note that winter tyres are no longer ef-
fective when the
tread is worn down.
– After fitting the wheels you must always
check
the tyre pressures. The correct tyre pressures are listed on the sticker on the
inside of
the fuel tank flap ››› page 256.
In winter road conditions winter tyres will
considerably improve vehicle handling. The
design of summer tyres (width, rubber com-
pound, tread pattern) gives less grip on ice
and snow. This applies particularly to vehi-
cles equipped with wide section tyres or with
high speed tyres (code letters H, V or Y on
the sidewall).
Only use winter tyres of the correct type ap-
proved for your vehicle. The sizes of these
tyres are specified in the vehicle's docu-
ments (e.g. EC Certificate of Conformity or
COC 1)
). The vehicle documentation varies de-
pending on the country of residence. See al-
so ››› page 257.
Winter tyres lose a great deal of their proper-
ties when the tread is worn down to a depth
of 4 mm.
The performance of winter tyres is also se-
verely impaired by ageing, even if the tread is
still much deeper than 4 mm.
Winter tyres are subject to the following max-
imum speed limits according to speed rating
code letter: ››› Speed rating
code letter
››› page 257Maximum speed limit
Q160 km/h
S180 km/h
T190 km/h
H210 km/h
V240 km/h (150 mph)
(note restrictions)
W270 km/h
Y300 km/h Vehicles capable of exceeding these speeds
mu
s
t
have an appropriate sticker attached so
that it is visible to the driver. Suitable stickers
are available from the SEAT Official Service
and specialised workshop. Please note the
regulations to this effect in your country.
“All-weather” tyres can also be used instead
of winter tyres.
Using winter tyres with V-rating
Please note that the generally applicable
240 km/h (150 mph) speed rating for winter
tyres with the letter V is subject to technical
restrictions; the maximum permissible
speed for your vehicle may be significantly »1)
COC = certificate of conformity.
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Note
In practice, and considering all the factors
mentioned here, c on
sumption values can dif-
fer from those calculated in the current Euro-
pean regulations. Weights
Kerb weight refers to the basic model with a
fuel
t
ank filled to 90% capacity and without
optional extras. The figure quoted includes
75 kg to allow for the weight of the driver.
Special versions, optional equipment fittings
or retro-fitting accessories will increase the
weight of the vehicle ››› .
WARNING
● Ple a
se note that the centre of gravity may
shift when transporting heavy objects; this
may affect vehicle handling and lead to an ac-
cident. Always adjust your speed and driving
style to suit road conditions and require-
ments.
● Never exceed the gross axle weight rating
or the gros
s vehicle weight rating. If the per-
missible axle load or the permissible total
weight is exceeded, the driving characteris-
tics of the vehicle may change, which could
lead to accidents, injuries and damage to the
vehicle. Driving with a trailer
Tr
ai
ler weights Trailer weight
The trai
l
er weights and drawbar loads ap-
proved are selected in intensive trials accord-
ing to precisely defined criteria. The ap-
proved trailer weights apply to vehicles in the
EU and generally for maximum speeds of 80
km/h (100 km/h in certain circumstances).
The figures may be different in other coun-
tries. All data in the official vehicle documen-
tation takes precedence over these data at all
times ››› .
Dr a
wb
ar loads
The maximum permitted drawbar load on the
ball joint of the towing bracket must not ex-
ceed 80 kg.
In the interest of road safety, we recommend
that you always tow approaching the maxi-
mum drawbar load. The response of the trail-
er on the road will be poor, if the drawbar
load is too small.
If the maximum permissible drawbar load
cannot be met (e.g. with small, empty and
light-weight single axle trailers or tandem
axle trailers with a wheelbase of less than 1
metre), a minimum of 4% of the actual trailer
weight is legally required for the drawbar
load. WARNING
● For s af
ety reasons, do not exceed the 80
km/h (50 mph) limit. This is also valid in
countries where higher speeds are permitted.
● Never exceed the maximum trailer weights
or the drawb
ar load. If the permissible axle
load or the permissible total weight is excee-
ded, the driving characteristics of the vehicle
may change, leading to accidents, injuries
and damage to the vehicle. Wheels
Ty
r
e pressure, snow chains, wheel
bolts Tyre pressures
The s
tic
k
er with the tyre pressure values can
be found on the inside of the fuel tank flap.
The tyre pressure values given there are for
cold tyres. The slightly raised pressures of
warm tyres must not be reduced. ››› The pressure for win
t
er
tyres is 0.2 bar
(2.9 psi / 20 kPa) higher than that of summer
tyres.
Snow chains
Snow chains may be fitted only to the front
wheels, and only for the following tyres: »
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Technical data195/65 R15Chains with links of maximum 15 mm
205/55 R16Chains with links of maximum 15 mm
205/50 R17Chains with links of maximum 15 mm
225/45 R17Chains with links of maximum 9 mm
225/40 R18Chains with links of maximum 9 mm
225/35 R19Chains with links of maximum 7 mm
205/55 R17Snow chains are not permitted
225/45 R18Snow chains are not permitted
Wheel bolts
Af
t
er the wheel
s 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 al lo
y
wheels is 120 Nm. WARNING
● Check the ty
re pressure at least once per
month. Checking the tyre pressure is very im-
portant. If the tyre pressure is too high or too
low, there is an increased danger of accidents
- particularly at high speeds.
● If the tightening torque of the wheel bolts
is t
oo low, they could loosen while the vehi-
cle is in motion. Risk of accident! If the tight-
ening torque is too high, the wheel bolts and
threads can be damaged. Note
We recommend that you ask your Technical
Serv ic
e for information about appropriate
wheel, tyre and snow chain size. 268

Index
Traction control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
T r
affic
sign detection system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
windscreen damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Traffic Sign Detection System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Indication on display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Traffic signs indication on display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226, 227
driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
electrical socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
hitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
rear lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
safety lug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
tow rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Trailer weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Transporting children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Transporting objects fastening rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
net bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
retaining hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
roof carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
roof carrier system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
tailboard for transporting long items . . . . . . . 153
Trim parts: cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Trims cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Turn signal convenience function . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Tyre mobility set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Tyre Mobility System see Anti-puncture kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Tyre monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 tyre monitoring indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Tyre pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Tyr
e pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Tyre profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Tyre repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 see also Anti-puncture kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
new tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
useful life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
with compulsory direction of rotation . . . . . . . . 60
with directional tread pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Tyre tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Tyre wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
U Unfastening the seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 75
Unlocking and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 by remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
with the central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Upholstery: cleaning alcantara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
USB/AUX-IN input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
V Vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Vehicle chassis number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
data label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
raising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 253
ass isted starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
charge level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
connecting and disconnecting . . . . . . . . 39, 253
power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
winter conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Vehicle care natural leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
windscreen wipers service position . . . . . . . . . 64
Vehicle interior monitoring and anti-tow system 123 activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Vehicle seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Vehicle tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Ventilation slits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
W Warning and indication lamps . . . . . . . . . . 41, 108 adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
applying the brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188, 198
ASR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
audible warning signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
cruise control system (GRA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
electromechanical steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
engine management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
engine pre-heating/fault system . . . . . . . . . . . 109
ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
for seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
gear change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 42, 43
Lane Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
302