2015 Seat Mii wheel bolt torque

The essentials
Loosening the wheel bolts Fig. 53
Changing a wheel: Slacken the wheel
bo lts. Fig. 54
Changing a wheel: Tyre valve 1 and
po s
ition of
anti-theft wheel locking bolt 2 .
●
Only use the tool supplied with the vehicle
t o loo
sen the wheel

bolts.
● Loosen the wheel bolts only about one turn
before r
aising the vehicle with the jack. ●
If the wheel bo
lt is very tight, you may be
able to loosen it by pushing down on the end
of the wheel brace carefully with your foot.
Hold on to the vehicle for support and take
care not to slip.
Loosening wheel bolts
● Fit the wheel brace as far as it will go over
the wheel bolt
››› Fig. 53.
● Hold the wheel brace at the end and rotate
the bolt ap
proximately one turn anticlockwise
››› .
L oo
senin

g anti-theft wheel bolts
For wheels with full hubcap, the anti-theft
wheel lock must be threaded into position
››› Fig. 54 2 before mounting the hubcap.
Other w
i

se it will not be possible to mount the
entire hubcap.
● Take the adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts
out of the
vehicle tool kit.
● Insert the adapter onto the wheel bolt
›››
Fig. 54. Push it on as far as it will go.
● Fit the wheel brace onto the adapter as far
as po
ssible.
● Hold the wheel brace at the end and rotate
the bolt ap
proximately one turn anticlockwise
››› .Important information about wheel bolts
The wheel
rims and bo

lts have been de-
signed to be fitted to factory options. If differ-
ent 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 some circumstances, wheel bolts from the
same model vehicle should not be used.
Wheel bolt tightening torque
The prescribed tightening torque for wheel
bolts for steel and alloy wheels is 110 Nm.
Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts
checked as soon as possible with a reliable
torque wrench.
If wheel bolts are rusty and it is difficult to
tighten them, the threads should be replaced
and cleaned before checking the tightening
torque.
Never grease or lubricate wheel bolts or the
wheel hub threads. Although they have been
tightened to the prescribed torque, they
could come loose while driving. WARNING
If the wheel bolts are not fitted correctly they
cou l

d be released while driving leading to
loss of vehicle control and serious damage. » 37

The essentials
●
Only u
se wheel bolts which correspond to
the wheel rims in question.
● Never use different wheel bolts.
● The bolts and threads should be clean, free
of oil
and grease and easy to thread.
● To loosen and tighten the wheel bolts, al-
way
s use the wheel brace supplied with the
vehicle.
● Loosen the wheel bolts only about one turn
before r
aising the vehicle with the jack.
● Never grease or lubricate wheel bolts or the
wheel hub thre
ads. Although they have been
tightened to the prescribed torque, they
could come loose while driving.
● Never loosen the bolted joints of wheel
rims with bo
lted ring trims.
● If the wheel bolts are not tightened to the
correct
torque, they may come loose while
driving, and the bolts and rims may come
out. If the tightening torque is too high, the
wheel bolts and threads can be damaged. Raising the vehicle with the jack
Fig. 55
Jack position points Fig. 56
Jack mounted on the left rear part of
the v
ehic

le The jack may be applied only at the jacking
points
sho
wn (m

arks on chassis) ››› Fig. 55.
Always the relevant jacking point for the
wheel to be changed ››› .
R ai
se the

vehicle using only the designated
jacking points. 38

The essentials
WARNING
If the vehicle is not correctly raised, it could
fa l
l off the jack causing serious injury. Please
observe the following rules to minimise the
risk of injury:
● You should only use a jack approved by
SEAT f
or your vehicle. Other jacks, even those
approved for other SEAT models, might slip
out of place.
● The ground should be firm and flat. If the
ground i
s sloped or soft then the vehicle
could slip and fall off the jack. If necessary,
support the jack on a wide solid base.
● If the ground is slippery, such as tiles,
plac
e a non-slip surface (a floor mat, for in-
stance) beneath the jack to avoid slipping.
● Only fit the jack at the prescribed jacking
points. The c
law of the jack should grip the
reinforcement nerve on the underbody
››› Fig. 56.
● You should never place a body limb such as
an arm or leg u
nder a raised vehicle that is
solely supported by the jack.
● If you have to work underneath the vehicle,
you mus
t use suitable stands additionally to
support the vehicle, there is a risk of acci-
dent!.
● Never raise the vehicle if it is tilting to one
side or the engine i
s running.
● Never start the engine when the vehicle is
raised.
The vehicle may come loose from the
jack due to the engine vibrations. Removing and fitting a wheel
Fig. 57
Changing a wheel: loosen wheel bolts
w ith the soc
k

et at the end of the wheel brace Change the wheel after loosening the wheel
bo
lts
and r

aising the vehicle with the jack.
Removing the wheel
● Slacken the wheel bolts ›››
page 37.
● Raise the vehicle ›››
page 38.
● Using the hexagonal socket in the wheel
brace ›

›› Fig. 57, unscrew the slackened
wheel bolts and place them on a clean sur-
face.
● Take off the wheel.
How to u
se the spare wheel or temporary
spare wheel
Check the direction of rotation of the tyre
›››  page 205, Tyre code. ●
Place the s
pare wheel or temporary spare
wheel into position.
● Replace the wheel bolts and tighten slight
-
ly using the hexagonal socket on the end of
the wheel brace.
● To tighten the anti-theft locking wheel bolts
use the corr
esponding adaptor.
● Lower the car with the jack.
● Tighten all of the wheel bolts clockwise
›››
. Tighten the bolts in diagonal pairs (not
in a c ir
c
le).
● Put the caps, trim or full hubcap back on
›››
page 36. WARNING
If the wheel bolts are not treated suitably or
not tight ened t

o the correct torque then this
could lead to loss of vehicle control and to a
serious accident.
● All the wheel bolts and hub threads should
be cle
an and free of oil and grease. The wheel
bolts should be easily tightened to the cor-
rect torque.
● The hexagonal socket in the wheel brace
should be u
sed for turning wheel bolts only.
Do not use it to loosen or tighten the wheel
bolts. 39

The essentials
Tyres with compulsory direction of ro-
t ation A directional tread pattern can be identified
by
the arr
ows on the sidewall that point in
the direction of rotation. Always observe the
direction of rotation indicated when fitting
the wheel to guarantee optimum properties
of this type of tyres with regard to grip,
noises, wear and aquaplaning.
If it is absolutely necessary to fit the spare
tyre* against the direction of rotation, drive
with care as this means the tyre does not of-
fer optimum driving properties. This is of par-
ticular importance when the road surface is
wet.
To return to directional tread tires, replace
the punctured tyre as soon as possible and
restore the obligatory direction of rotation of
all tyres.
After the wheel change ●
Clean the vehicle tools, if necessary and
p ut
them a

way in the luggage compartment
foam holder ›››
 page 69.
● Store the spare wheel, the temporary spare
wheel or the ch
anged wheel securely in the
luggage compartment. ●
Have the tightenin
g torque of the wheel
bolts checked as soon as possible with a tor-
que wrench ››› page 37.
● Have the flat tyre replaced as quickly as
poss
ible.
Snow chains Action When using snow chains, applicable local
l
e
gi

slation and maximum permitted speed
limits must be observed.
In winter weather, snow chains not only help
to improve grip but also improve the braking
capacity.
The fitting of chains is permitted only on
front wheels and with the following combi-
nations of wheel trims and tyres :
Tyre sizeWheel rim
165/70 R145 J x 14 offset of 35175/65 R14 SEAT recommends you ask a technical serv-
ic
e f
or f

urther information on wheel, tyre and
chain sizes.
Wherever possible use fine-link chains meas-
uring less than 15 mm including the lock. Remove wheel hub covers and trim rings be-
fore fittin

g snow chains ››› . The wheel bolts
shou l
d be c
overed with caps for safety rea-
sons. These are available from technical serv-
ices.
Temporary spare wheel
For technical reasons, snow chains must not
be used on the compact temporary spare
wheel ›››
 page 204.
If it is necessary to fit chains with the tempo-
rary spare wheel in use, install the wheel on
the rear axle in the event of a fault in a front
wheel. Then, fit the rear wheel that is free, in-
stead of the damaged front wheel. In this sit-
uation, observe the rotating direction of the
wheels. SEAT recommends attaching the
snow chains before fitting the wheel. WARNING
The use of unsuitable or incorrectly fitted
ch ain

s could lead to serious accidents and
damage.
● Always the appropriate snow chains.
● Observe the fitting instructions provided by
the snow c
hain manufacturer.
● Never exceed the maximum permitted
speeds
when driving with snow chains.40

Self-help
case it is lost, another adapter can be or-
der ed u
s
ing this number. Note the anti-
theft bolt code for the wheels and keep it
in a place other than the vehicle.
Towline anchorage, removable.
Wire hook for pulling off the wheel cover,
integral hubcaps and the wheel bolt
caps.
Jack. Before storing the jack in the tool
kit, fold its hook. The crank must then be
folded tight against the side of the jack in
order for it to be safely stored.
Wheel spanner.
Wheel bolt cap clips. Note
The jack does not generally require any main-
ten anc

e. If required, it should be greased us-
ing universal type grease. Changing a wheel
Intr oduction Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 35
Some vehicle versions and models do not
have a factory-fitted jack or box spanner. In
this case, we recommend consulting a Speci-
alised workshop to change the wheel. 3 4
5
6
7 You should only change the wheels yourself if
the
v
ehic

le is parked in a safe place, you are
familiar with the procedure and safety stand-
ards and you have all the necessary tools!
Otherwise, you should seek professional as-
sistance. WARNING
Changing a wheel can be dangerous, espe-
ci a

lly on the hard shoulder. Please observe
the following rules to minimise the risk of in-
jury:
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
Park at
a safe distance from surrounding traf-
fic to change a wheel.
● When changing a wheel, keep all passen-
gers, and p
articularly children, a safe dis-
tance away from the work area.
● Turn on the hazard warning lights to warn
other roa
d users.
● Ensure the ground on which you park is flat
and solid. If nec
essary, support the jack on a
wide solid base.
● If you are changing a wheel yourself, you
should be f
amiliar with the required proce-
dure. Otherwise, you should seek professio-
nal assistance.
● Only use suitable tools that are not dam-
aged when ch
anging a wheel.
● Always stop the engine, apply the hand-
brake l
ever firmly and place the selector lever
in position P, or engage a gear for a manual gearbox to reduce the risk of the vehicle mov-
ing ac
c

identally.
● Have the tightening torque of the wheel
bolts
checked as soon as possible with a reli-
able torque wrench. WARNING
If the wheel trims are not appropriate or not
fitt ed c orr

ectly, they could cause major acci-
dents or damage.
● Incorrectly mounted wheel trims may come
off whil
e driving and endanger other road
users.
● Damaged trims must never be mounted on
the wheels.
● Alw

ays ensure that the brake ventilation
and coolin
g is not cut off or blocked. This is
also valid if hubcaps are fitted later. If there
is not enough air, you may require signifi-
cantly longer braking distances. CAUTION
Remove and remount wheel trims taking care
to av oid d

amage to the vehicle. Tyre repair
TM S (T

yre Mobility System)* Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 34 »
71
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Wheels and tyres
WARNING
Aggressive fluids or substances could result
in v i
sible or invisible damage with the conse-
quent risks.
● Always ensure that tyres do not come into
contact
with chemical products, oil, grease,
fuel, brake fluid or other aggressive substan-
ces. WARNING
Old tyres, even if they have never been used,
ma y

lose air or burst unexpectedly while driv-
ing, resulting in serious accident or damage.
● If tyres are over six years old, they should
only be u
sed in an emergency and with ex-
treme caution. For the sake of the environment
Old tyres must be disposed of by qualified
personnel ac

cording to the laws in the coun-
try concerned. Wheels
The design of wheel bolts is matched to the
rims. If
diff
er

ent rims are fitted, the correct
wheel bolts with the right length and correct-
ly shaped bolt heads must be used. This en-
sures that wheels are fitted securely and that
the brake system functions correctly
››› page 71. For technical reasons, it is not generally pos-
sibl

e to use the wheels from other vehicles.
In some cases, this may also be true for the
same model of wheel.
The tyres and rims approved by SEAT are spe-
cially matched to the characteristics of the
vehicle and are critical to good road holding
and safe handling.
Note for Italy: A SEAT Service Centre should
be consulted whether different sized wheels
or tyres to those originally fitted by SEAT may
be fitted, as well as the combinations al-
lowed between the front axle (axle 1) and
back axle (axle 2).
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must be tightened to the correct
torque ››› page 71.
Beadlock wheel rims
Beadlock wheel rims have various compo-
nents. These are joined together by special
bolts using a special procedure. This ensures
good performance, a better seal, improved
safety and wheel run out. Therefore, worn
rims should always be replaced and must on-
ly be repaired in a specialised workshop.
SEAT recommends visiting a technical service
››› .Wheel rims with bolted trims
Wheel
rims
m
ay be fitted with interchangea-
ble trim parts which are attached to the rim
using self-locking bolts. Worn trims should
only be replaced at a specialised workshop.
SEAT recommends visiting a technical service
››› .
WARNING
The use of worn or damaged wheel rims could
mak e driv

ing more dangerous and result in
serious accidents and damage.
● Only wheel rims which have been approved
for use w
ith your vehicle should be used.
● Inspect wheel rims regularly for damage
and repl
ace as required. WARNING
If the bolted joints of wheel rims with bolted
ring trims ar

e not correctly tightened or loos-
ened, this could result in serious accident.
● Never loosen the bolted joints of wheel
rims with bo
lted ring trims.
● Any work relating to wheel rims with bolted
rims shoul
d be carried out at specialised
workshop. SEAT recommends taking your car
in for technical service. 199
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Technical featuresUrban cycle
Measurement of the urban cycle starts
with an engine cold start. City driving is
then simulated at between 0 and
50 km/h (0 and 31 mph).
Road cycle
In the road cycle simulation, the car un-
dergoes frequent acceleration and
braking in all gears, as in normal every-
day driving. The road speed ranges
from 0 to 120 km/h (0 and 75 mph).
Combined
The average combined consumption is
calculated with a weighting of around
37 % for the urban cycle and 63 % for
the road cycle.
CO
2 emis-
sions of the
combination
The exhaust gases are collected during
both driving cycles to calculate carbon
dioxide emissions (urban and road).
The gas composition is analysed below
to evaluate the CO 2 content and other
emissions. Note
● The kerb w eight

may vary according to the
vehicle equipment. This could raise consump-
tion and the CO 2 emissions slightly.
● In practice, consumption values could be
different
to the values calculated based on
the 715/2007/EC or 80/1268/EEC regula-
tions. Wheels
Ty
r

e pressure, snow chains, wheel
bolts Tyre pressures
The stic
k

er with the tyre pressure values can
be found on the inside of the fuel tank flap.
The tyre pressure values are given for cold
tyres ››› page 200. The slightly raised pres-
sures of warm tyres must not be reduced.
››› Snow chains
Sno
w c
h

ains may be fitted only to the front
wheels.
Consult the section “wheels” of this manual.
Wheel bolts
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 al lo
y

wheels is 140 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 tight enin

g torque of the wheel bolts
is too 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
Ser vic

e for information about appropriate
wheel, tyre and snow chain size. 211
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Index
unfastened . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
w arnin
g l
amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Seat belt tensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 57
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
SEAT information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SEAT Portable System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Incorrect position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
number of seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Rear backrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Service fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Service interval display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Side airbags description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 211 temporary spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Spare fuel canister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Spare wheel removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Spare wheel or temporary spare wheel advice for driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Speed rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Start-Stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156, 157 operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Starting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 electromechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
steering column lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
tendency to pull to one side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
warning and indication lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Steering wheel adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
centre c onsole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
driver side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Other storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Sunglasses storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Sun protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Switch hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Switching lights off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Switching lights on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Switching the ignition on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Symbols see Control and warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
T TC see Brake assist systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Technical data axle loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
engine oil specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
kerb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
reservoir capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Roof load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
total weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
windshield washer fluid container capacity . . . 30
Technical features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Technical information type of fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Technical modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Technical specifications dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Temperature display liquid coolant temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Temporary spare wheel
snow c hains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
TIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Tiptronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Top Tether system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 74
Towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Towing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 74, 130 front towline anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
tow bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
tow rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Towline anchorages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Traction control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147, 148
Traction Control (TC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Traction (tyres) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Transporting driving with the rear lid open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
loaded vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Transporting children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Transporting items fastening rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
roof carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
roof carrier system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122, 123
Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Turn signal convenience function . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 102
Tyre load rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Tyre mobility set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
do not use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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