wheel bolts Seat Alhambra 2018 Owner's Manual

The essentials
● Keep the air c
ompr
essor running until it
reaches 2.0 to 2.5 bar
(29-36 psi/200-250 kPa). A maximum of 8
minutes.
● Disconnect the air compressor.
● If it does not reach the pressure indicated,
uns
crew the tyre inflator tube from the valve.
● Move the vehicle 10m so that the sealant is
distrib
uted throughout the tyre.
● Screw the compressor tyre inflator into the
valve.
● R

epeat the inflation process.
● If the indicated pressure still cannot be
reac
hed, the tyre is too badly damaged. Stop
and request assistance from an authorised
technician.
● Disconnect the air compressor. Unscrew
the tyre infl
ator tube from the tyre valve.
● When the tyre pressure is between 2.5 and
2.0 bars, c
ontinue driving without exceeding
80 km/h (50 mph).
● Check the pressure again after 10 minutes
›››
 page 87.

››› in TMS (Tyre Mobility System)* on
page 86
››› page 86 Changing a wheel
V ehic
l

e tool kit* Fig. 63
Underneath the floor panel of the lug-
g ag
e c

ompartment: vehicle tool kit. Adapter for anti-theft bolt
T
o
w

ing eye, removable
Box spanner for wheel bolts
Crank handle for jack
Jack
Screwdriver with hexagon socket in the
handle
Hook for pulling off wheel trims or wheel
bolt caps.
1 2
3
4
5
6
7 
››› in Location on page 83
›››
page 83 Full hubcaps*
Fig. 64
Removing the full hubcap Removing the full hubcap
● Take the wheel brace and the wire hook
fr om the
v

ehicle tool kit ›››
 page 83.
● Hook the wire through one of the grooves
on the hubcap.
● In

sert the wheel brace onto the wire hook
›››
Fig. 64 and pull the hub cap in the direc-
tion shown by the arrow. 46

The essentials
Fitting hubcaps
B ef
or
e mounting the full trim, the anti-theft
wheel lock must be threaded into position
››› Fig. 67 2 or
3 . Otherwise it will not be
po s
s

ible to mount the full hubcap.
● Press the trim against the wheel so that the
spac
e for the valve fits over the tyre valve
››› Fig. 67 1 . Make sure that the hubcap is
c orr
ectly

fitted all the way around the wheel.
Wheel bolt caps Fig. 65
Clip for removing the wheel bolt caps Removal
● Fit the plastic clip (vehicle tools) over the
c ap u
nti

l it clicks into place ››› Fig. 65.
● Remove the cap with the plastic clip.
The caps
protect the wheel bolts and should
be remounted after changing the tyre. The anti-theft wheel

locking bolt has a spe-
cial cap. This only fits on anti-theft locking
bolts and is not for use with standard wheel
bolts.
Loosening the wheel bolts Fig. 66
Changing a wheel: Slacken the wheel
bo lts. Fig. 67
Changing a wheel: tyre valve 1 and
pos ition of

anti-theft wheel locking bolt 2 or
3 .
Only use the tool supplied with the vehicle to
loo
sen the wheel
bo

lts.
Loosen the wheel bolts only about one turn
before raising the vehicle with the jack.
If the wheel bolt is very tight, you may be
able to loosen it by pushing down on the end
of the wheel brace carefully with your foot.
Hold on to the vehicle for support and take
care not to slip.
Loosening wheel bolts
● Fit the wheel brace as far as it will go over
the wheel bolt
››› Fig. 66.
● Hold the wheel brace at the end and rotate
the bolt ap
proximately one turn anticlockwise
››› .
» 47

The essentials
Loosening anti-theft wheel bolts
F or wheel
s
with full trim, the anti-theft wheel
lock must be threaded into position ››› Fig. 67
2 or
3 . Otherwise it will not be possible to
mou nt
the entir

e hubcap.
● Take the adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts
out of the
vehicle tool kit.
● Insert the adapter onto the anti-theft wheel
bolt.
● Fit

the wheel brace onto the adapter as far
as po
ssible.
● Hold the wheel brace at the end and rotate
the bolt ap
proximately one turn anticlockwise
››› .
Impor t
ant

information about wheel bolts
The wheel rims and bolts have been de-
signed to be fitted to factory options. If differ-
ent 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 wr

ench.
If wheel bolts are rusty and it is difficult to
tighten them, the threads should be replaced
and cleaned before checking the tightening
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
cou l

d be released while driving leading to
loss of vehicle control and serious damage.
● Only use wheel bolts which correspond to
the wheel rims in que
stion.
● Never use different wheel bolts.
● The bolts and threads should be clean, free
of oil
and grease and easy to thread.
● To loosen and tighten the wheel bolts, al-
way
s use the wheel brace supplied with the
vehicle.
● Loosen the wheel bolts only about one turn
before r
aising the vehicle with the jack.
● Never grease or lubricate wheel bolts or the
wheel hub thre
ads. Although they have been
tightened to the prescribed torque, they
could come loose while driving.
● Never loosen the bolted joints of wheel
rims with bo
lted ring trims. ●
If the wheel bo

lts are not tightened to the
correct torque, they may come loose while
driving, and the bolts and rims may come
out. If the tightening torque is too high, the
wheel bolts and threads can be damaged. Raising the vehicle with the jack
Fig. 68
Jack position points. Fig. 69
Jack mounted on the left rear part of
the v
ehic

le 48

The essentials
The jack may be applied only at the jacking
points sho
wn (m
arks on chassis) ››› Fig. 68.
The mark indicates the jacking points below
the vehicle. The jacking points are on the ribs
behind the front edges ››› Fig. 69. Always the
relevant jacking point for the wheel to be
changed ››› .
R ai
se the

vehicle using only the designated
jacking points.
For your own safety and that of other passen-
gers, the following points should be ob-
served in the order given:
Select a suitable flat and firm surface for
raising the vehicle.
Switch off the engine, engage a gear
(manual gearbox) or place the selector
lever in position P ›››
 page 193 and
turn on the electronic parking brake
›››  page 188.
Block the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel being changed with folding wheel
chocks* or other suitable objects.
When towing a trailer: unhook the trailer
from the towing vehicle and park it cor-
rectly.
Loosen the wheel bolts on the wheel to
be changed ››› page 47.
Look below the vehicle for the jacking
point ››› Fig. 68 closest to the tyre which
has to be changed.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6. Raise the jack with the handle until it
can be inser

ted below the jacking point.
Ensure that the foot of the jack is firmly
on the ground and that it is placed im-
mediately below the lifting point on the
vehicle ››› Fig. 69.
Straighten the jack and continue raising
it using the handle until the claw holds
the vertical reinforcement beneath the
vehicle ››› Fig. 69.
Raise the vehicle until the wheel is clear
of the ground. WARNING
If the vehicle is not correctly raised, it could
fa l

l off the jack causing serious injury. Please
observe the following rules to minimise the
risk of injury:
● You should only use a jack approved by
SEAT f
or your vehicle. Other jacks, even those
approved for other SEAT models, might slip
out of place.
● The ground should be firm and flat. If the
ground i
s sloped or soft then the vehicle
could slip and fall off the jack. If necessary,
support the jack on a wide solid base.
● If the ground is slippery, such as tiles,
plac
e a non-slip surface (a floor mat, for in-
stance) beneath the jack to avoid slipping.
● Only fit the jack at the prescribed jacking
points. The c
law of the jack should grip the
reinforcement nerve on the underbody
››› Fig. 69. 7.
8.
9.
10.
●
You shou l

d never place a body limb such as
an arm or leg under a raised vehicle that is
solely supported by the jack.
● If you have to work underneath the vehicle,
you mus
t use suitable stands additionally to
support the vehicle, there is a risk of acci-
dent!.
● Never raise the vehicle if it is tilting to one
side or the engine i
s running.
● Never start the engine when the vehicle is
raised.
The vehicle may come loose from the
jack due to the engine vibrations. Removing and fitting the wheel
Fig. 70
Changing a wheel: loosen wheel bolts
w ith the soc
k

et at the end of the wheel brace Removing the wheel
● Slacken the wheel bolts ››
›
page 47.
● Raise the vehicle ›››
page 48. » 49

The essentials
● Us
in
g the hexagonal socket in the wheel
brace ››› Fig. 70, unscrew the slackened
wheel bolts and place them on a clean sur-
face.
● Take off the wheel.
Putting on the s
pare wheel
Check the direction of rotation of the tyre
››› page 50.
● Fit the wheel.
● Screw on the anti-theft locking bolt with
the adapt
er in position ››› Fig. 67 2 or
3 clockwise and tighten gently.
●
Replace the other wheel bolts and tighten
s ligh
tl

y using the hexagonal socket on the
end of the wheel brace.
● Lower the car with the jack.
● Tighten all of the wheel bolts clockwise
›››
. Tighten the bolts in diagonal pairs (not
in a c ir
c
le).
● Put the caps, trim or full hubcap back on
›››
page 46. WARNING
If the wheel bolts are not treated suitably or
not tight ened t

o the correct torque then this
could lead to loss of vehicle control and to a
serious accident.
● All the wheel bolts and hub threads should
be cle
an and free of oil and grease. The wheel bolts should be easily tightened to the cor-
rect
t

orque.
● The hexagonal socket in the wheel brace
should be u
sed for turning wheel bolts only.
Do not use it to loosen or tighten the wheel
bolts. Tyres with directional tread pattern
Tyres with directional tread pattern have
been des
igned t

o operate best when rotating
in only one direction. An arrow on the tyre
sidewall indicates the direction of rotation on
tyres with directional tread ›››
 page 294.
Always observe the indicated direction of ro-
tation in order to guarantee optimum grip
and help avoid aquaplaning, excessive noise
and wear.
If the tyre is mounted in the opposite direc-
tion of rotation, drive with extreme caution,
as the tyre is no longer being used correctly.
This is of particular importance when the
road surface is wet. Change the tyre as soon
as possible or remount it with the correct di-
rection of rotation.
Subsequent work ●
On alloy wheels: repl
ace the wheel bolt
caps.
● On plate wheels: rep l
ace the wheel hubcap. ●
Return al
l tools to their proper storing loca-
tion ›››
 page 83.
● Check the tyre pressure of the newly moun-
ted tyr
e as soon as possible.
● If the vehicle is fitted with a tyre monitoring
syst
em, this should be “reprogrammed” if
necessary whenever a tyre is changed
›››  page 234.
● Have the tightening torque of the wheel
bolts c
hecked as soon as possible with a tor-
que wrench ››› page 48. Meanwhile, drive
carefully.
Snow chains
Use When using snow chains, applicable local
l
e
gi

slation and maximum permitted speed
limits must be observed.
In winter weather, snow chains not only help
to improve grip but also improve the braking
capacity.
Snow chains must only be mounted on the
front wheels , even on all-wheel drive vehi-
cles, and only with the tyre and rim combina-
tions listed below:
Tyre sizeWheel rim
205/60 R166 1/2 J x 16 ET 33 50

The essentials
SEAT recommends you ask a technical serv-
ic e f
or f
urther information on wheel, tyre and
chain sizes.
Wherever possible use fine-link chains meas-
uring less than 15 mm (37/64 inch) includ-
ing the lock.
Remove wheel hub covers and trim rings be-
fore fitting snow chains ››› . The wheel bolts
shou l
d be c

overed with caps for safety rea-
sons. These are available from technical serv-
ices. WARNING
The use of unsuitable or incorrectly fitted
ch ain

s could lead to serious accidents and
damage.
● Always the appropriate snow chains.
● Observe the fitting instructions provided by
the snow c
hain manufacturer.
● Never exceed the maximum permitted
speeds
when driving with snow chains. CAUTION
● Remo v

e the snow chains to drive on roads
without snow. Otherwise they will impair
handling, damage the tyres and wear out very
quickly.
● Wheel rims may be damaged or scratched if
the chain
s come into direct contact with
them. SEAT recommends the use of covered
snow chains. Note
Snow chains are available in different sizes
acc or

ding to the vehicle type. Emergency towing of the vehi-
cl
e
T

owing Fig. 71
On the right-hand side of the front
b umper:
Sc

rew in the towline anchorage. Fig. 72
On the rear bumper, to the right hand
side: T

owline anchorage in position Towline anchorages
Att
ac
h the b

ar or rope to the towline ancho-
rages.
They are located with the vehicle's tools
›››  page 83.
Screw the towline anchorage into the screw
connection ››› Fig. 71 o ››› Fig. 72 and tighten
it with the wheel brace.
Tow rope or tow bar
When towing, the tow bar is the safest and
vehicle friendly way. You should only use a
tow rope if you do not have a tow bar.
A tow rope should be slightly elastic to avoid
damage to both vehicles. It is advisable to
use a tow rope made of synthetic fibre or sim-
ilarly elastic material. » 51

Emergencies
especially in accidents causing serious in-
jury
.
● M
ake sure that the vehicle tools are stored
safely
in the luggage compartment. WARNING
Unsuitable or damaged vehicle tools can
c au se injur

y or accidents.
● Never work with inappropriate or damaged
tool
s. Note
After use, return the jack to its initial position
us in

g the handle in order to securely store it
in the vehicle. Components
Fig. 99
Components of the vehicle tool kit The vehicle tool kit depends on the vehicle
equipment
.
The f

ollowing is a description for
a vehicle with all options.
The individual elements of the vehicle tool
kit ››› Fig. 99
Adapter for anti-theft bolt. SEAT recom-
mend you carry the wheel bolt adapter in
the vehicle tool kit at all times. The code
number of the anti-theft wheel bolt is
stamped on the front of the adapter. In
case it is lost, another adapter can be or-
dered using this number. Note the anti-
theft bolt code for the wheels and keep it
in a place other than the vehicle.
Towline anchorage, removable.
Wheel spanner.
Jack crank handle. The crank handle
needs to be folded away before returning
it to the tool kit.
Jack. Before storing the jack in the tool
kit, fold its hook.
Screwdriver with hexagon socket in the
handle for screwing and unscrewing the
wheel bolts. The screwdriver bit is inter-
changeable. The screwdriver may be
found underneath the wheel spanner.
Wire hook for pulling off the wheel cover,
integral hubcaps and the wheel bolt
caps.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 Note
The jack does not generally require any main-
ten anc

e. If required, it should be greased us-
ing universal type grease. Folding wheel chocks*
Fig. 100
To unfold the foldable wedges. The folding chocks are in the tool kit
› ›
›

Fig. 99.
Assemble the folding chocks
● Lift the base plate ›››
Fig. 100 1 .
● Insert the two “tabs” of the mounting plate
int o the lon
g openin

gs on the base plate 2 .
C orr
ect
use
The folding chocks may be used to block the
wheel diagonally opposite to the wheel being
changed.
84

Self-help
The chocks should be placed directly in front
and behind the wheel and on
ly
be used on
firm ground. WARNING
If the folding chocks are assembled or used
incorr ectly

, an accident may occur and seri-
ous injury caused.
● Never use damaged chocks.
● Never use chocks to immobilize the vehicle
on a slope. Changing a wheel*
Intr oduction Read the additional information carefully
› ›
›

 page 46
Not all Alhambra models have the TMS (Tyre
Mobility System).
If a tyre needs to be changed the tools neces-
sary are available at spare parts dealers:
● Jack,
● box spanner for wheel bolts,
● tool to remove wheel bolt caps
The tyre
s mounted on the vehicle are anti-
puncture. The wheels should only be
changed when switching from summer to
winter tyres or vice-versa. See ›››
page 293 The vehicle only comes with the necessary
tool

s for changing wheels if factory supplied
with winter tyres. If this is not the case, you
need to go to a specialised workshop to get
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 safety stand-
ards and you have all the necessary tools!
Otherwise, you should seek professional as-
sistance. WARNING
Changing a wheel can be dangerous, espe-
ci a

lly on the hard shoulder. Please observe
the following rules to minimise the risk of in-
jury:
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
Park at
a safe distance from surrounding traf-
fic to change a wheel.
● When changing a wheel, keep all passen-
gers, and p
articularly children, a safe dis-
tance away from the work area.
● Turn on the hazard warning lights to warn
other roa
d users.
● Ensure the ground on which you park is flat
and solid. If nec
essary, support the jack on a
wide solid base.
● If you are changing a wheel yourself, you
should be f
amiliar with the required proce-
dure. Otherwise, you should seek professio-
nal assistance. ●
Only u

se suitable tools that are not dam-
aged when changing a wheel.
● Always stop the engine, turn on the elec-
tronic p
arking brake and place the gear selec-
tor lever in position P, for an automatic gear-
box, or engage a gear for a manual gearbox to
reduce the risk of the vehicle moving acciden-
tally.
● Have the tightening torque of the wheel
bolts
checked as soon as possible with a reli-
able torque wrench. WARNING
If the wheel trims are not appropriate or not
fitted c orr

ectly, they could cause major acci-
dents or damage.
● Incorrectly mounted wheel trims may come
off whil
e driving and endanger other road
users.
● Damaged trims must never be mounted on
the wheels.
● Alw

ays ensure that the brake ventilation
and coolin
g is not cut off or blocked. This is
also valid if hubcaps are fitted later. If there
is not enough air, you may require signifi-
cantly longer braking distances. CAUTION
Remove and remount wheel trims taking care
to av oid d

amage to the vehicle. 85
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Wheels and tyres
● Re
gu
larly check tyres for non-visible dam-
age ››› page 293.
● Never exceed the maximum permitted
speed or loa
ds specified for the type of tyre
fitted on your vehicle ››› page 294.
● Do not allow tyres to come into contact with
aggre
ssive substances, grease, oil, fuel or
brake fluid ››› .
● Lost valve caps should be replaced imme-
di at
ely

.
Changing wheels
To ensure that the wear is equal on all tyres
the wheels should be changed round from
time to time according to the system
››› Fig. 251. The useful life of all the tyres will
then be about the same time.
SEAT recommends you take the vehicle to a
specialised workshop to have the tyres
changed.
Tyres over 6 years old
Tyres are subject to an ageing process as a
result of physical and chemical processes.
This may affect their performance. Tyres
which are stored for long periods of time
without being used, harden and become
more fragile than tyres which are in constant
use.
SEAT recommends that tyres over six years
old are replaced with new tyres. This also ap-
plies to tyres which appear to be in perfect condition on the outside and which have a
trea

d depth within the values stipulated by
the Law ››› .
The d at
e of

manufacture, part of the tyre
identification number (TIN), indicates the age
of the tyre ››› page 294.
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 pref-
erably 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 v i

sible or invisible damage with the conse-
quent risks.
● Always ensure that tyres do not come into
contact
with chemical products, oil, grease,
fuel, brake fluid or other aggressive substan-
ces. WARNING
Old tyres, even if they have never been used,
ma y

lose air or burst unexpectedly while driv-
ing, resulting in serious accident or damage.
● If tyres are over six years old, they should
only be u
sed in an emergency and with ex-
treme caution. For the sake of the environment
Old tyres must be disposed of by qualified
personnel ac

cording to the laws in the coun-
try concerned. Wheels
The design of wheel bolts is matched to the
rims. If
diff
er

ent rims are fitted, the correct
wheel bolts with the right length and correct-
ly shaped bolt heads must be used. This en-
sures that wheels are fitted securely and that
the brake system functions correctly
››› page 85.
For technical reasons, it is not generally pos-
sible 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 spe-
cially matched to the characteristics of the
vehicle and are critical to good road holding
and safe handling. »
289
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Advice
Wheel bolts
Wheel bo
lts
must be tightened to the correct
torque ››› page 85.
Beadlock wheel rims
Beadlock wheel rims have various compo-
nents. 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 on-
ly be repaired in a specialised workshop.
SEAT recommends visiting a technical service
››› .
Wheel rims
w

ith bolted trims
Wheel rims may be fitted with interchangea-
ble trim parts which are attached to the rim
using self-locking bolts. Worn trims should
only be replaced at a specialised workshop.
SEAT recommends visiting a technical service
››› .
WARNING
The use of worn or damaged wheel rims could
mak e driv

ing more dangerous and result in
serious accidents and damage.
● Only wheel rims which have been approved
for use w
ith your vehicle should be used.
● Inspect wheel rims regularly for damage
and repl
ace as required. WARNING
If the bolted joints of wheel rims with bolted
ring trims ar

e not correctly tightened or loos-
ened, this could result in serious accident.
● Never loosen the bolted joints of wheel
rims with bo
lted ring trims.
● Any work relating to wheel rims with bolted
rims shoul
d be carried out at specialised
workshop. SEAT recommends taking your car
in for technical service. Note
A SEAT Service Centre should be consulted to
find out whether wheel s

or tyres of different
sizes to those originally fitted by SEAT can be
fitted, and to find out about the combinations
allowed between the front axle (axle 1) and
the rear axle (axle 2). Replacement of wheel rims and new
ty
r
e

s New tyres
● When tyres are new, drive with extreme
c aution f
or the fir

st 500 km (310 miles), as
all tyres need to be run in. Tyres which have
not been run in do not have such good grip
or ››› braking capacity
››
›
.
● All four wheels must be fitted with radial
ty r
e

s of the same type, size (rolling circumfer-
ence) and the same tread pattern. ●
The trea
d depth of new tyres may vary, ac-
cording to the type and make of tyre and the
tread pattern.
Replacing tyres
● Where possible, always replace both
wheels on an ax
le (both wheels on the front
axle or both wheels on the rear axle) ››› .
● Old tyres should only be replaced by SEAT
ap pr
o

ved tyres for the vehicle in question,
and in accordance with the maximum permit-
ted size, diameter, load and speed capacity.
● If replacing tyres, make sure the new ones
have an emer
gency ride system (Conti-
Seal/Run flat). Otherwise, we recommend
carrying a tyre mobility system.
● Never use tyres which are larger than SEAT
appro
ved tyres. If the tyres are too big, they
may knock or rub against the chassis or other
components, resulting in damage. WARNING
New tyres do not give maximum grip and will
not h av

e reached their maximum braking ca-
pacity to start with, and therefore need run-
ning in.
● To prevent accidents and major damage,
extreme c
aution should be taken for the first
500 km (310 miles). 290