Advice
– If
you wish to fit the vehicle with rims or
tyres different to those installed in manu-
facture, it is advisable to consult a SEAT Of- ficial Service before purchasing them.
The tyres and wheel rims are an essential
part of the vehicle's design. The tyres and
rims approved by SEAT are specially matched
to the characteristics of the vehicle and make
a major contribution to good roadholding
and safe handling ››› .
The s iz
es of the rims and tyres approved for
your vehicle are listed in the vehicle docu-
mentation (e.g. EC Certificate of Conformity or
COC document 1)
). The vehicle documentation
varies depending on the country of resi-
dence.
A knowledge of tyre designations makes it
easier to choose the correct tyres. The follow-
ing wording can be read on the sides of the
tyre:
215/60 R16 95V
This contains the following information:
215Tyre width in mm
60Height/width ratio in %
RTyre construction: Radial
16Rim diameter in inches
95Load rating code
VSpeed index The m
anufacturing date is also indicated on
the ty
re sidewall (possibly only on the inner
part):
DOT ... 2212 ...
it means, for example, that the tyre was man-
ufactured in the 22nd week of 2012.
But note that with some types of tyre, the ac-
tual tyre size can differ from the nominal size
marked on the tyre (for instance 215/60 R16
95 V), and there may be significant differen-
ces in the contours of the tyres, even though
the tyres are marked with the same nominal
size. When replacing the tyres, it is therefore
important to make sure that the actual size
of the new tyres does not exceed the dimen-
sions of the factory-approved makes of tyre.
Failure to observe this requirement can af-
fect the clearance needed for the tyres. If the
tyres rub against the bodywork, in certain
circumstances the tyres, running gear or
bodywork and pipes may be damaged, and
vehicle safety could be severely impaired
››› .
If
you use tyres that are approved by SEAT
you can be sure that the actual tyre dimen-
sions will be correct for your vehicle. If you decide to fit a different type of tyre, you must
obt
ain the appropriate manufacturer's certif-
icate from the tyre retailer to confirm that
the tyres are suitable for your vehicle. Keep
this certificate in a safe place.
Your SEAT Official Service will be able to ad-
vise you on which tyres may be fitted to your
vehicle.
It is best to have all servicing of wheels and
tyres performed by a specialised workshop.
They are familiar with the procedure and
have the necessary special tools and spare
parts as well as the proper facilities for dis-
posing of the old tyres respecting the envi-
ronment. WARNING
● It i
s very important to ensure that the tyres
you have chosen have adequate clearance.
When selecting replacement tyres, do not re-
ly entirely on the nominal tyre size marked on
the tyre, since the effective tyre size can dif-
fer significantly depending on the manufac-
turer. Inadequate tyre clearance can result in
damage to the tyres or the vehicle, causing a
serious safety risk. Risk of accident! It may
also invalidate the vehicle's registration for
use on public roads. 1)
COC = certificate of conformity.
294
Wheels
Tyre monitoring indicator Fig. 227
Instrument panel: warning of loss of
ty r
e pressure. The tyre monitor indicator compares wheel
r
ev
olutions 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. 227. 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 tr
ead changes when:
● Tyre pressure is manually changed
● Tyre pressure is insufficient
● Tyre structure is damaged
● The vehicle is unbalanced because of a
loa
d
● The wheels on an axle are subject to a
heav
ier load (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 m
ay 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 After changing the tyre pressure or replacing
one or mor
e wheel
s, the tyre monitoring indi- cator must be recalibrated. Do the same, for
ex
ample, when the front and rear wheels are
swapped.
● Switch the ignition on.
● Save the new tyre pressure in the Easy Con-
nect sy
stem1)
by using the button and the
Set up function button
››
›
page 26.
When driving, the system self-calibrates the
tyre pressure provided by the driver and the
wheels fitted. After a long journey with varied
speeds the programmed values are collected
and monitored.
With the wheels under very heavy loads, the
tyre pressure must be increased to the total
recommended tyre pressure before the cali-
bration ››› page 303. Note
● The ty r
e monitoring indicator does not
function when there is a fault in the ESC or
ABS ››› page 173.
● An erroneous indication may be given when
sno
w chains are in use because they increase
the tread of the wheel. 1)
In vehicles that are not equipped with the Easy
C onnect
system, the switch for adjusting tyre pres-
sure is located in the centre console next to the haz-
ard warning lights. 297
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Advice
Temporary spare wheel Gener a
l information Fig. 228
Compact temporary spare wheel:
r ai
sed floor panel. The temporary spare wheel has been de-
s
igned t
o be used for short periods of time.
Have the tyres checked and replaced 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 tempor
ary spare wheel.
– Turn the thumb wheel anti-clockwise
››
› Fig. 228.
– Take out the temporary spare wheel.
Chain
s
For 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
● Af t
er fitting the temporary spare wheel,
check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
Failure to do so may cause an accident. The
tyre pressures are listed on the inside of the
fuel tank flap.
● Do not drive at over 80 km/h (50 mph)
when the tempor
ary spare wheel is fitted on
the vehicle: risk of accident!
● Never travel more than 200 km using a tem-
porar
y spare wheel.
● Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and
fa
st cornering: risk of accident! ●
Nev er u
se more than one temporary spare
wheel at the same time, risk of accident.
● No other type of tyre (normal summer or
wint
er tyre) may be fitted on the compact
temporary spare wheel rim.
● If you are driving using the spare wheel,
the AC
C system could automatically switch
off during the journey. Switch off the system
when starting off. Extraction of the spare wheel in vehi-
c
l
es with SEAT SOUND 10 speakers
(with subwoofer)* Fig. 229
In the luggage compartment: re-
mo v
e the subwoofer. To remove the spare wheel, you must first re-
mo
v
e the subwoofer.
298
Wheels
● Lif t
and secure the luggage compartment
floor as described in ››› page 154.
● Disconnect the sub
woofer ››› Fig. 229 1 speaker cable.
●
Turn the securing wheel in an anti-clock-
w i
se direction ››› Fig. 229 2 .
● Remove the s ub
woofer speaker and the
spare wheel.
● When re-mounting the spare tyre, place the
sub
woofer on the base of the wheel rim with
care. When doing so, the tip of the “FRONT”
arrow on the subwoofer should point for-
ward.
● Reconnect the speaker cable and firmly ro-
tat
e the securing wheel clockwise so that the
subwoofer system and wheel are firmly in
place.
Winter service
Wint
er tyres –
Winter tyres must be fitted on al
l four
wheels.
– Only use winter tyres that are approved for
your
vehicle. –
Ple
ase note that the maximum permissible
speed for winter tyres may be lower than
for summer tyres.
– Also note that winter tyres are no longer ef-
fectiv
e when the tread is worn down.
– After fitting the wheels you must always
chec
k the tyre pressures. The correct tyre
pressures are listed on the sticker on the
inside of the fuel tank flap ››› page 292.
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 293.
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-
ver
ely 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 293Maximum speed limit
Q160 km/h (100 mph)
S180 km/h (112 mph)
T190 km/h (118 mph)
H210 km/h (130 mph)
V240 km/h (149 mph) (please note
relevant restrictions)
W270 km/h (168 mph)
Y300 km/h (186 mph) 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. »1)
COC = certificate of conformity.
299
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Technical data
Vehicle data sticker
The v
ehicle data sticker is under the carpet
trim in the luggage compartment, in the
spare wheel well. A sticker with the vehicle
data is attached to the inside cover of the
Maintenance Programme.
The following information is provided on the
vehicle data sticker: ››› Fig. 230
Vehicle identification number (chassis
number)
Vehicle type, model, capacity, engine
type, finish, engine power and gearbox
type
Engine code, gearbox code, external
paint code and internal equipment code
Optional extras and PR numbers
Identifying letters
The identifying letters of the engine can be
viewed on the instrument panel when the en-
gine is switched off and the ignition is on.
● Hold down the 0.0/SET
4
› ›
›
Fig. 115 but-
ton for more than 15 seconds. 1 2
3
4 Information on fuel consump-
tion
Fuel
consumption Approved consumption values are derived
fr
om me
asurements performed or supervised
by certified EU laboratories, according to the
legislation in force at the time (for more infor-
mation, see the Publications Office of the Eu-
ropean Union on the EUR-Lex website: © Eu-
ropean Union, http://eur-lex.europa.eu/) and
apply to the specified vehicle characteristics.
The values relating to fuel consumption and
CO 2 emissions can be found in the documen-
tation provided to the purchaser of the vehi-
cle at the time of purchase.
Fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions depend
on the equipment/features of each individual
vehicle, as well as on the driving style, road
conditions, traffic conditions, environmental
conditions, load or number of passengers. Note
In practice, and considering all the factors
mentioned her e, c
onsumption values can dif-
fer from those calculated in the current Euro-
pean regulations. Weights
Kerb weight refers to the basic model with a
f
uel
tank 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
ase 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 gro
ss 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. 302
Index
replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
w int
er conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Vehicle care natural leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
windscreen wipers service position . . . . . . . . . 60
Vehicle interior monitoring and anti-tow system 123 activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Vehicle seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Vehicle tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Ventilation slits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Vertical load on the coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Vertical load on the trailer coupling loading the trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
W Warning and control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 106 adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
applying the brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199, 208
ASR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
audible warning signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Cruise control system (CCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
electromechanical steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
engine management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
engine pre-heating/fault system . . . . . . . . . . . 187
ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
for seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
gear change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 40
instrument panel display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Lane Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Start-Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
tyre monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Warning lamps
AdBlue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
s
peed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Warning symbols see Warning and control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
special characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Wheel changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Wheel balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 anti-theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
loosening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Wheel cover removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291, 303 central wheel trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 56
cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
new wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
temporary spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Wheel spanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Windows electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
removing ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Window wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Window wiper blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 windscreen and rear window wiper blades
ch anging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Windscreen and rear window wiper blades . . . . . 85
Windscreen washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 139
Windscreen washer water Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Windscreen wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Heated windscreen washer jets . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
window wiper lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Windscreen wiper and rear window wiper sys- tems
service position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
headlight washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Lifting the wiper blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
rain sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
replacing the wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
service position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
special characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Winter conditions battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
defrosting the windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Taking care of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Winter driving sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Winter operation headlight washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Heated windscreen washer jets . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Salt on the roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 four-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 321