Seat Leon Owner's Manual page 315

Using winter tyres with V-rating
Please note that the generally applicable
240 km/h (149 mph) speed for winter tyres
with the letter V is subject to technical re-
strictions; the maximum permissible speed
for your vehicle may be significantly lower.
The maximum speed limit for these tyres de-
pends directly on the maximum axle weights
for your car and on the listed weight rating of
the tyres being used.
It is best to contact a SEAT Official Service to
check the maximum speed which is permissi-
ble for the V-rated tyres fitted on your car on
the basis of this information.
WARNING
Exceeding the maximum speed permitted
for the winter tyres fitted on your car can
cause tyre failure, resulting in a loss of con-
trol of the vehicle – risk of accident.
For the sake of the environment
When winter is over, change back to sum-
mer tyres at an appropriate moment. In
temperatures above +7°C (+45°F), perform-
ance will be improved if summer tyres are
used. Fuel consumption, wear and noises
while driving will all be reduced.
Wheels
Snow chains
Snow chains must only be fitted to the front
wheels, even on vehicles with four-wheel
drive.
Check that they are correctly seated after
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driving for a few yards; correct the position if
necessary, in accordance with the manufac-
turer's fitting instructions.
Keep your speed below 50 km/h (30 mph).
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If there is a danger of being trapped de-
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spite having fitted the chains, it is best to disa-
ble the traction control (TCS) in the ESC
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page 259, Connecting and disconnect-
ing the ESC and TCS.
Snow chains will improve braking ability as
well as traction in winter conditions.
For technical reasons snow chains may only
be used with the following wheel rim/tyre
combination.
Chains with links of maximum
195/65 R15 ET43
15 mm
Chains with links of maximum
205/55 R16 ET43
12 mm
225/45 R17 ET46
Chains with links of maximum
9 mm
225/40 R18 ET46
Chains with links of maximum
225/35 R19 ET49
7 mm
Other dimensions do not allow chains
Remove any central wheel trims before fitting
snow chains.
WARNING
The use of unsuitable or incorrectly fitted
chains could lead to serious accidents and
damage.
Always the appropriate snow chains.
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Observe the fitting instructions provided
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by the snow chain manufacturer.
Never exceed the maximum permitted
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speeds when driving with snow chains.
CAUTION
Remove the snow chains to drive on
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roads without snow. Otherwise they will im-
pair vehicle handling, damage the tyres
and wear out very quickly.
Wheel rims may be damaged or scratch-
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ed if the chains come into direct contact
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