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Tyre size
165/70 R14
175/65 R14
SEAT recommends you ask a technical serv-
ice for further information on wheel, tyre and
chain sizes.
Wherever possible use fine-link chains meas-
uring less than 15 mm including the lock.
Remove wheel hub covers and trim rings be-
fore fitting snow chains
should be covered with caps for safety rea-
sons. These are available from technical serv-
ices.
Temporary spare wheel
For technical reasons, snow chains must not
be used on the compact temporary spare
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wheel
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165.
If it is necessary to fit chains with the tempo-
rary spare wheel in use, install the wheel on
the rear axle in the event of a fault in a front
wheel. Then, fit the rear wheel that is free, in-
stead of the damaged front wheel. In this sit-
uation, observe the rotating direction of the
wheels. SEAT recommends attaching the
snow chains before fitting the wheel.
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Wheel rim
WARNING
The use of unsuitable or incorrectly fitted
chains could lead to serious accidents and
5 J x 14 offset of 35
damage.
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Always the appropriate snow chains.
Observe the fitting instructions provided by
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the snow chain manufacturer.
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Never exceed the maximum permitted
speeds when driving with snow chains.
CAUTION
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. The wheel bolts
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Remove the snow chains to drive on roads
without snow. Otherwise they will impair ve-
hicle handling, damage the tyres and wear
out very quickly.
Wheel rims may be damaged or scratched if
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the chains come into direct contact with
them. SEAT recommends the use of covered
snow chains.
Note
Snow chains are available in different sizes
according to the vehicle type.
Advice
Emergencies
In case of emergency
Warning triangle
In some vehicle equipment it is possible to
store the warning triangle model shown in a
storage compartment of the luggage com-
partment
First-aid kit
The first aid kit must comply with legal re-
quirements. Check the expiry date of the con-
tents of the first aid kit.
First aid kit, warning triangle and fire
extinguishers*
In the luggage compartment: stor-
Fig. 120
age compartment for the warning triangle
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Fig.
120.
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