Wheels And Tyres - Seat Ateca Owner's Manual

CAUTION
● Some vehicles, for example those with the
Start-Stop system* are fitted with a special
battery (AGM-type or EFB-type battery). If any
other type of battery is fitted, the Start-Stop
function may be considerably reduced and
the vehicle may not stop on repeated occa-
sions.
Make sure that the vent hose is always at-
●
tached to the original opening on the side of
the battery. Gases or battery acid can other-
wise escape and possibly cause damage.
● The battery holder and clamps must always
be correctly secured.
Before starting any work on the battery, al-
●
ways observe the warnings listed under
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page 305, Important safety warnings for
handling a vehicle battery.
● Do not forget to replace the battery cover-
ings, where applicable. It is a protection for
high temperatures. This in turn extends the
vehicle service life.
For the sake of the environment
 Batteries contain toxic substances includ-
ing sulphuric acid and lead. They must be
disposed of appropriately and must not be
disposed of with ordinary household waste.
Make sure disconnected batteries cannot tip
over. Sulphuric acid could be spilt!
Wheels
Wheels

Wheels and tyres

General notes
When driving with new tyres, be especially
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careful during the first 500 km (300 miles).
If you have to drive over a kerb or similar
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obstacle, drive very slowly and as near as
possible at a right angle to the obstacle.
Check from time to time if the tyres are
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damaged (punctures, cuts, cracks or
dents). Remove any foreign objects embed-
ded in the treads.
Damaged wheels and tyres must be re-
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placed immediately.
Keep grease, oil and fuel off the tyres.
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Replace any missing valve caps as soon as
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possible.
Mark the wheels before taking them off so
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that they rotate in the same direction when
put back.
When removed, the wheels or tyres should
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be stored in a cool, dry and preferably dark
place.
New tyres
New tyres do not give maximum grip straight
away and should therefore be "run in" by
driving carefully and at moderate speeds for
about the first 500 km (300 miles). This will
also increase the useful life of the tyres.
The tread depth of new tyres may vary, ac-
cording to the type and make of tyre and the
tread pattern.
Concealed damage
Damage to tyres and rims is often not readily
visible. If you notice unusual vibration or the
car pulling to one side, this may indicate that
one of the tyres is damaged. Reduce speed
immediately if there is any reason to suspect
that damage may have occurred. Inspect the
tyres for damage. If no external damage is
visible, drive slowly and carefully to the near-
est specialised workshop and have the car
inspected.
Tyres with directional tread pattern
An arrow on the tyre sidewall indicates the di-
rection of rotation on single drive tyres. Al-
ways note the direction of rotation indicated
when mounting the wheel. This guarantees
optimum grip and helps to avoid aquaplan-
ing, excessive noise and wear.
Retrofitting accessories
If you wish to change or fit wheels, rims or
wheel trims, we recommend that you consult
with a SEAT Official Service centre for advice
regarding current techniques.
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