wheel bolt torque Seat Alhambra 2010 Owner's Manual

Wheels and tyres 326
SEAT recommends that tyres over six years old are replaced with new tyres.
This also applies to tyres which appear to be in perfect condition on the
outside and which have a tread depth within the values stipulated by the Law
Ÿ.
The date of manufacture, part of the tyre identification number (TIN), indi-
cates the age of the tyre Ÿpage 333.
Storing tyres
Mark tyres when you remove them to indicate the direction of rotation (left,
right, forwards, backwards). This ensures you will be able to mount them
correctly when you replace them. When removed, the wheels and/or tyres
should be stored in a cool, dry and preferably dark location. Do not place
tyres mounted on the wheel in a vertical position.
Protect tyres not mounted on wheels from dirt by storing them in suitable
bags and standing them on the ground on their tread.
WARNING
Aggressive fluids or substances could result in visible or invisible damage
with the consequent risks.
xAlways ensure that tyres do not come into contact with chemical prod-
ucts, oil, grease, fuel, brake fluid or other aggressive substances.
WARNING
Old tyres, even if they have never been used, may lose air or burst unex-
pectedly while driving, resulting in serious accident or damage.
xIf tyres are over six years old, they should only be used in an emergency
and with extreme caution.
For the sake of the environment
Old tyres must be disposed of by qualified personnel according to the laws in
the country concerned.
Wheel rims
The design of wheel bolts is matched to the rims. If different rims are fitted,
the correct wheel bolts with the right length and correctly shaped bolt heads
must be used. This ensures that wheels are fitted securely and that the brake
system functions correctly Ÿpage 339.
For technical reasons, it is not generally possible to use the wheels from other
vehicles. In some cases, this may also be true for the same model of wheel.
The tyres and rims approved by SEAT are specially matched to the character-
istics of the vehicle and are critical to good road holding and safe handling.
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must be tightened to the correct torque Ÿpage 339.
Beadlock wheel rims
Beadlock wheel rims have various components. These are joined together by
special bolts using a special procedure. This ensures good performance, a
better seal, improved safety and wheel run out. Therefore, worn rims should
always be replaced and must only be repaired in a qualified workshop. SEAT
recommends visiting a qualified workshop Ÿ.
Wheel rims with bolted trims
Wheel rims may be fitted with interchangeable trim parts which are attached
to the rim using self-locking bolts. Worn trims should only be replaced at a
qualified workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a qualified workshop Ÿ.

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a
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. The
tools required for changing a wheel are only supplied with the vehicle if the
vehicle is supplied from the factory with winter tyres. If this is not the case,
please take the vehicle to a specialised workshop to have the wheels
changed.
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:
xVehicle key set Ÿpage 78
xWheels and tyres Ÿpage 323
xWheel trims Ÿpage 336
xVehicle tools Ÿpage 353
WARNING
Changing a wheel can be dangerous, especially on the hard shoulder.
Please observe the following rules to minimise the risk of injury:
xStop the vehicle safely as soon as possible. Park your vehicle as safe
distance from surrounding traffic to change a wheel.
xWhen changing a wheel, keep all passengers and particularly children
a safe distance away from the work area.
xTurn on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users.
xEnsure the ground on which you park is flat and solid. If necessary,
support the jack on a wide solid base.
xIf you are changing a wheel yourself, you should be familiar with the
required procedure. Otherwise, you should seek professional assistance.
xOnly use suitable tools that are not damaged when changing a wheel.
xAlways 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 moving acciden-
tally.
xHave 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 Ÿ:
1. Park the vehicle on an even and solid surface.
2. Connect the electronic parking brake Ÿpage 210.
3. Automatic gearbox: Move selector lever to position P Ÿpage 201.
4. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition Ÿpage 195.
5. Manual gearbox: Select a gear Ÿpage 201.
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 two folding wedges taken from the vehicle
tool kit Ÿpage 354, fig. 208 or similar objects.
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.
WARNING (continued)

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Safety FirstOperating instructionsPractical tipsTe c h n i c a l D a t a
xFit the wheel brace onto the adapter as far as possible.
xHold the wheel brace at the end and rotate the bolt approximately one
turn anticlockwise Ÿ.
Important information about wheel bolts
The wheel rims and bolts have been designed to be fitted to factory options.
If different rims are fitted, the correct wheel bolts with the right length and
correctly shaped bolt heads must be used. This ensures that wheels are fitted
securely and that the brake system functions correctly.
In some circumstances, wheel bolts from the same model vehicle should not
be used.
Wheel bolt tightening torque
The prescribed tightening torque for wheel bolts for steel and alloy wheels is
140 Nm. Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as
possible with a reliable torque wrench.
If wheel bolts are rusty and it is difficult to tighten them, the threads should
be replaced and cleaned before checking the torque.
Never grease or lubricate wheel bolts or the wheel hub threads. Although
they have been tightened to the prescribed torque, they could come loose
while driving.
WARNING
If the wheel bolts are not fitted correctly they could be released while
driving leading to loss of vehicle control and serious damage.
xOnly use wheel bolts which correspond to the wheel rims in question.
xNever use different wheel bolts.
xThe bolts and threads should be clean, free of oil and grease and easy
to thread.
xTo loosen and tighten the wheel bolts, always use the wheel brace
supplied with the vehicle.
xLoosen the wheel bolts only about one turn before raising the vehicle
with the jack.
xNever grease or lubricate wheel bolts or the wheel hub threads.
Although they have been tightened to the prescribed torque, they could
come loose while driving.
xNever loosen the bolted joints of wheel rims with bolted ring trims.
xIf the wheel bolts are not tightened to the correct torque, they may
come loose while driving, and the bolts and rims may come out. If the tight-
ening torque is too high, the wheel bolts and threads can be damaged.
WARNING (continued)

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Changing a wheel
Removing the wheel
xPlease observe the check list Ÿpage 339.
xLoosen the wheel bolts Ÿpage 340.
xJacking up the vehicle Ÿpage 342.
xUsing the hexagonal socket in the wheel brace Ÿfig. 194, unscrew the
slackened wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface.
xTake off the wheel.
Putting on the spare wheel
Check the direction of rotation of the tyre Ÿpage 325.
xFit the wheel.
xScrew on the anti-theft locking bolt with the adapter in position
Ÿpage 340, fig. 191 or clockwise and tighten gently.
xReplace the other wheel bolts and tighten slightly using the hexagonal
socket on the end of the wheel brace.
xLower the car with the jack.
xTighten all of the wheel bolts clockwise Ÿ. Tighten the bolts in diag-
onal pairs (not in a circle).
xPut the caps, trim or full hubcap back on Ÿpage 336.
WARNING
If the wheel bolts are not treated suitably or not tightened to the correct
torque then this could lead to loss of vehicle control and to a serious acci-
dent.
xAll the wheel bolts and hub threads should be clean and free of oil and
grease. The wheel bolts should be easily tightened to the correct torque.
xThe hexagonal socket in the wheel brace should be used for turning
wheel bolts only. Do not use it to loosen or tighten the wheel bolts.
After changing the wheel
xClean the wheel brace, if necessary and put it away in the luggage
compartment Ÿpage 353.
xHave the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as
possible with a torque wrench Ÿpage 341.
Note
If the vehicle is fitted with a tyre monitoring system, this should be “repro-
grammed” if necessary whenever a tyre is changed Ÿpage 248.
Fig. 194 Changing the
wheel: loosen wheel bolts
with the socket at the end
of the wheel brace.
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General notes on the technical data 382
Towing a trailer
Trailer weights
Trailer weight
The trailer weights and drawbar loads approved are selected in intensive
trials according to precisely defined criteria. The approved trailer weights are
valid for vehicles in the EU for maximum speeds of 80 km/h (in certain
circumstances up to 100 km/h). The figures may be different in other coun-
tries. All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence over these
data Ÿ.
Drawbar load
The maximum permitted weight exerted by the trailer drawbar on the ball joint
of the towing bracket must not exceed 85 kg.
In the interest of road safety, we recommend that you always tow
approaching the maximum drawbar load. The response of the trailer on the
road will be poor if the drawbar load is too small.
If the maximum permitted drawbar load is not reached (e.g. in the case of
small single-axle trailers, light and without load, or tandem axle trailers with
a wheelbase of less than 1 m) it is compulsory for the drawbar load to be at
least 4% of the trailer's weight.
WARNING
xFor safety reasons, do not exceed the 80 km/h limit. This is also valid in
countries where higher speeds are permitted.
xNever exceed the maximum trailer weights or the drawbar load. If the
permissible axle load or the permissible total weight is exceeded, the
driving characteristics of the vehicle may change, leading to accidents,
injuries and damage to the vehicle.
Wheels
Tyre pressure, snow chains, wheel bolts
Tyre pressures
The sticker with the tyre pressure values can be found on the inside of the
tank flap. The tyre pressure values given there are for cold tyres. The slightly
raised pressures of warm tyres must not be reduced. Ÿ
Snow chains
Snow chains may be fitted only to the front wheels.
Consult the chapter “wheels” of this manual.
Wheel bolts
After the wheels have been changed, the tightening torque of the wheel bolts
should be checked as soon as possible with a torque wrench Ÿ. The tight-
ening torque for steel and alloy wheels is 120 Nm.
WARNING
xCheck the tyre pressure at least once per month. Checking tyre pressure
value is very important. If the tyre pressure is too high or too low, there is
an increased danger of accidents, particularly at high speeds.
xIf the torque of the wheel bolts is too low, they could loosen while the
vehicle is in motion. Risk of accident! If the tightening torque is too high,
the wheel bolts and threads can be damaged.
Note
We recommend that you ask your Authorised Service Centre for information
about appropriate wheel, tyre and snow chain size.

Index407
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Axle loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Bottle capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Engine oil specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Roof load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Total weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Technical details
Type of fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Technical modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Lifting platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Temperature display
Outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Temperature gauge
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
The tailgate
Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
See "The tailgate" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84, 98
Things to note
Auxiliary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188, 190
Diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Electric sliding doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Fumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Increase in exhaust fumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Parking sensor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226Rear assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Switching Auto Hold off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Water underneath the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 184
Tightening torque
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Tightening torque of wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . 382
TIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Tips for driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Before starting out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Tiptronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Toll reader
ETC ("e-toll") card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Tolls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Total weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Tow hitch
Function control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Installing a bicycle carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Tow starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Driving advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Four-wheel-drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Front tow ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Rear tow ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Special notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Tow bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Towing prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Towing rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
With a tow hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382Towing bracket
Optical parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Parking sensor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Traction control system (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Traction control when accelerating (TCS) . . . . 217
Trailer
Adjusting the headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Antitheft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Drawbar load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260, 264
Electric socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Electrically releasing the hitch ball . . . . . . 261
Fitting a trailer tow hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Function control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Hitch ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Hitching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Rear LED lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260, 263
Rear lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260, 263
Stabilising the vehicle and trailer combination
265
Trailer cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260, 262
Trailer weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Wing mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Trailer cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260, 262
Trailer hitch ball
See "Trailer" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Trailer tow hitch
Electric release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

Index409
De-icing the door lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . . 276
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
High pressure cleaning equipment . . . . . . 271
Imitation leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Plastic parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Protection of vehicle undercarriage . . . . . . 276
Real leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Rubber seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Service position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270, 271
Textile covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Treating your upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Vehicle paintwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Washing by hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Wooden trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Vehicle code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Vehicle data label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Vehicle key
Synchronising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Vehicle key set
See "Keys" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Vehicle specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Vehicle telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288Vehicle's battery
Automatic consumer disconnection . . . . . . 321
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Checking the electrolyte level . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Running flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Vibrations
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
W
Warning indicator
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Warning lamp
AdBlue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Changing gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Engine management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Exhaust gas purification system . . . . . . . . 255
Pressing the brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Windscreen wiper fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Warning lamps
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
by hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225, 230
Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Special notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
with high pressure cleaning equipment . . 271
Water box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Wear of tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339, 340, 382
Caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Wheel load capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Wheel rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Beadlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Bolted trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
See "Wheels and tyres" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Wheel trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Full hub caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Hub caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Wheel bolts caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Avoiding damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333