Changing A Wheel - Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual

Changing a wheel*

Introduction
The tyres mounted on the vehicle are anti-puncture. The wheels should only
be changed when switching from summer to winter tyres or vice-versa. See
⇒ p age 302
You should only change the wheels yourself if the vehicle is parked in a safe
place, you are familiar with the procedure and you have all the necessary
tools! Otherwise, you should seek professional assistance.
Additional information and warnings:
● Vehicle key set ⇒ p age 71
● Wheels and tyres ⇒ p age 296
● Wheel trims ⇒ p age 307
● Vehicle tools ⇒ p age 323
WARNING
Changing a wheel can be dangerous, especially on the hard shoulder.
Please observe the following rules to minimise the risk of injury:
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible. Park your vehicle as safe
distance from surrounding traffic to change a wheel.
● When changing a wheel, keep all passengers and particularly chil-
dren a safe distance away from the work area.
● Turn on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users.
● Ensure the ground on which you park is flat and solid. If necessary,
support the jack on a wide solid base.
● If you are changing a wheel yourself, you should be familiar with the
required procedure. Otherwise, you should seek professional assistance.
Safety First Operating instructions
WARNING (Continued)
● Only use suitable tools that are not damaged when changing a wheel.
● Always stop the engine, turn on the electronic parking brake and
place the gear selector lever in position P, for an automatic gearbox, or
engage a gear for a manual gearbox to reduce the risk of the vehicle mov-
ing accidentally.
● Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as
possible with a reliable torque wrench.
Preparations for changing a wheel
Check list
Before changing a wheel, complete the following operations in the order
given ⇒
:
1. Park the vehicle on an even and solid surface.
Connect the electronic parking brake ⇒ p age 184.
2.
Automatic gearbox: move the selector lever to position P ⇒ p age 175.
3.
Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition ⇒ p age 171.
4.
Manual gearbox: Select a gear ⇒ p age 175.
5.
6. Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle and wait in a safe
place (for example, behind the safety barrier).
7. Block the opposite wheel with wedges or a similar object.
8. When towing a trailer: unhook the trailer from the towing vehicle and
park it correctly.
9. If the luggage compartment is full: take the baggage out of the vehicle.
10. Take the vehicle tool kit out of the luggage compartment.
Remove the wheel trims ⇒ p age 307.
11.
Practical tips
Wheels and tyres 309
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Technical Specifications