Winter Service - Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual

mounting the wheel. This guarantees opti-
mum grip and helps to avoid aquaplaning,
grip, noise and wear.
Tyre load rating
The load rating code indicates the maximum
load in kilogrammes each wheel can carry
(load capacity).
91 615 kg (1,356 pounds)
93 650 kg (1,433 pounds)
95 690 kg (1,521 pounds)
97 730 kg (1,609 pounds)
99 775 kg (1,709 pounds)
Speed rating
The speed rating indicates the maximum
speed permitted for the tyres.
P max. 150 km/h (93 mph)
Q max. 160 km/h (99 mph)
R max. 170 km/h (106 mph)
S max. 180 km/h (112 mph)
T max. 190 km/h (118 mph)
U max. 200 km/h (124 mph)
H max. 210 km/h (130 mph)
V max. 240 km/h (149 mph)
Z max. 240 km/h (149 mph)
W max. 270 km/h (168 mph)
Y max. 300 km/h (186 mph)
Wheels and tyres
Some manufacturers use the letters "ZR" for
tyres with a maximum authorised speed
above 240 km/h (149 mph).

Winter service

Winter tyres*
In winter conditions winter tyres will consider-
ably improve the vehicle's handling. The de-
sign of summer tyres (width, rubber com-
pound, tread pattern) gives less grip on ice
and snow. Winter tyres also improve the vehi-
cle braking performance, reducing the brak-
ing distance in winter weather. SEAT recom-
mend that winter tyres be fitted to the vehicle
at temperatures below +7°C (+45°F).
The performance of winter tyres is much re-
duced if the tyre tread is worn below 4 mm
(1/16 inch). The age of the tyre is another fac-
tor affecting performance, regardless of the
depth of the tyre tread.
Please observe the following when using
winter tyres:
Observe legal requirements in each coun-
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try.
Winter tyres must be fitted on all four
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wheels.
Only use winter tyres in wintery weather
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conditions.
Only use winter tyres of the size authorised
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for the vehicle.
Only use radial winter tyres of the same
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type, size (rolling circumference) and tread
pattern.
Adjust speeds to within the limits indicated
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(code letter on tyre) .
Speed limit
A code letter indicating the speed limit is
›››
stamped on all winter tyres page
In some vehicles, it is possible to set a speed
warning in the MFD (multifunction dis-
menu on the instrument panel
play)
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page 28.
If you use V-rated tyres the speed limits and
tyre pressure will be determined by engine
size. Please ask your technical service centre
for further information on the maximum per-
mitted speed and the required pressures for
the tyres.
All-wheel drive*
Thanks to its all-wheel drive, your car will
have plenty of traction in winter conditions,
even with the standard tyres. Nevertheless,
SEAT still recommend that winter tyres or all-
season tyres should be fitted on all four
wheels when winter road conditions are ex-
pected, mainly because this will give a better
braking response.
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