Changing A Wheel - Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual

Wheel bolt caps
● Take the wire hook from the vehicle tool kit ⇒ p age 320.
● Insert the wire hook in the cap through the opening
outwards in the direction of the arrow.
The caps protect the wheel bolts and should be remounted after changing
the tyre.
The anti-theft wheel locking bolt has a special cap. This cap only fits on an-
ti-theft locking bolts and is not for use with standard wheel bolts.
Safety First
Fig. 180 Removing the
wheel bolt caps
⇒ f ig. 180
and pull
Operating instructions

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 299
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 293
● Wheel trims ⇒ p age 304
● Vehicle tools ⇒ p age 320
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.
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● 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.
Practical tips
Wheels and tyres
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Technical Specifications
305