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Wheels and tyres
WARNING
If the vehicle is not correctly raised, it could fall off the jack causing seri-
ous injury. Please observe the following rules to minimise the risk of in-
jury:
● You should only use a jack approved by SEAT for 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 is 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 (for example, on tiles), place a non-slip sur-
face (for example a floor mat) beneath the jack to avoid slipping.
● Only fit the jack at the prescribed jacking points. The claw of the jack
should grip the reinforcement nerve on the underbody
● You should never have any limbs beneath a raised vehicle which is
only supported by a jack.
● If you have to work underneath the vehicle, you must use suitable
stands additionally to support the vehicle, there is a risk of accident!.
● Never raise the vehicle if it is tilting to one side or the engine is run-
ning.
● Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised. The vehicle may
come loose from the jack due to the engine vibrations.
Changing a wheel
Removing the wheel
⇒ F ig.
132.
● Loosen the wheel bolts ⇒ p age 200.
● Jacking up the vehicle ⇒ p age 201.
● Using the hexagonal socket in the wheel brace
slackened wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface.
● Take off the wheel.
How to use the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel
Check the direction of rotation of the tyre ⇒ p age 194, Tyre code.
● Place the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel into position.
● Replace the wheel bolts and tighten slightly using the hexagonal socket
on the end of the wheel brace.
● To tighten the anti-theft locking wheel bolts use the corresponding
adaptor.
● Lower the car with the jack.
● Tighten all of the wheel bolts clockwise ⇒
nal pairs (not in a circle).
● Put the caps, trim or full hubcap back on ⇒ p age 197.
Fig. 133 Changing a
wheel: loosen wheel
bolts with the socket at
the end of the wheel
brace
⇒ F ig.
133, unscrew the
. Tighten the bolts in diago-
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