Wheels - Seat ibiza Owner's Manual

The spare tire is located under the boot floor covering. It is secured
on the bottom with a plastic wheel
• To keep the spare tire always in perfect condition, it is advisable
to regularly check the tire pressure (preferably together with the
other tires, see inside the tank flap).
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General notes
• New tyres do not give maximum grip straight away and should
therefore be run in at moderate speeds and a careful style of
driving for about the first 100 km. This will help to make the tyres
last longer.
• The tread depth of new tyres can vary due to construction and
design features, and depending on version and manufactures.
• Check tyres for damage from time to time (cuts, splits, cracks and
lumps) and remove any foreign bodies embedded in the treads.
• To avoid damage to tyres and wheels drive over curbs and similar
obstacles very slowly and as nearly at right angles as possible.
Safety First
⇒ fig. 135.
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Controls and equipment
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c c h h e e c c k k e e d d o o v v e e r r . .
• Keep grease, oil and fuel off the tyres.
• Replace missing dust caps as soon as possible.
• Mark wheels before taking them off so that they rotate in the
same direction when put back on again.
• When taken off, the tyres should be stored in a cool, dry and
preferably dark place.
Tyres which are not on wheels should be stored in a vertical
position.
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It is imperative that the designated direction of rotation for tyre treads
(which can be determined from the arrow on the side of the tyre) be kept to.
The best tyre performance i.e. in aquaplaning, road adhesion, noise and
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wear is then guaranteed.
Tips and Maintenance
If and when
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