Seat Ateca 2018 Owner's Manual page 361

If the rims and tyres have received a heavy
impact or have been damaged, have them
checked and, if required, replaced at a speci-
alised workshop.
Low profile tyres may deteriorate more quick-
ly than standard tyres.
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. In-
spect the tyres for damage. If no external
damage is visible, drive slowly and carefully
to the nearest 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.
Wheels
Service life of tyres
Location of the tyre pressure sticker.
Fig. 307
Correct inflation pressures and sensible driv-
ing habits will increase the useful life of your
tyres.
Check tyre pressure at least once a month,
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and also prior to any long trip.
The tyre pressure should only be checked
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when the tyres are cold. Do not reduce the
pressure of warm tyres.
Adjust tyre pressure to the load being car-
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ried by the vehicle.
In vehicles with a tyre pressure indicator,
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save the modified pressure of tyres
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page 362, page 359.
Avoid fast cornering and hard acceleration.
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Inspect the tyres for irregular wear from
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time to time.
The useful life of your tyres depends on the
following factors:
Tyre pressure
The tyre inflation pressures are listed on a
sticker on the rear of the front left door frame
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Fig. 307.
Insufficient or excessive pressure greatly re-
duces the useful life of the tyres and adverse-
ly affects vehicle performance and ride. Cor-
rect inflation pressures are very important,
especially at high speeds.
Depending on the vehicle, tyre pressure can
be adjusted to medium load to improve driv-
ing comfort (tyre pressure ). When driving
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with comfort tyre pressure fuel consumption
may increase slightly.
The tyre pressure must be adjusted accord-
ing to the load the vehicle is carrying. If the
vehicle is going to carry the maximum load,
the tyre pressure should be increased to the
maximum value indicated on the sticker
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Fig. 307.
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