change wheel Seat Leon 5D 2015 Owner's Guide

Driver assistance systems
or removing the selector lever from the R po-
s ition (aut
om
atic gearbox). The system will
also disconnect immediately after the igni-
tion is switched off.
● The camera will stop transmitting images
above the s
peed of 15 km/h (9 mph) with re-
verse engaged.
In combination with the Parking System Plus
››› page 211, the camera image will cease to
be transmitted immediately when reverse
gear is disengaged or when the selector lever
is moved from the R position, and the optical
information provided by the Parking Aid sys-
tem will be displayed.
Also in combination with the system, the rear
assist image can also be concealed:
● By pressing one of the Infotainment system
button
s on the display.
● OR: By pressing the miniature vehicle that
appear
s on the left of the screen (which
switches to the full-screen mode of the Park-
ing System Plus's optical system).
If you wish to display the rear assist image
again: ●
Diseng
age reverse, or change the selector
lever's position, engage reverse again or
move the selector lever to position R.
● OR: Press the RVC function b
utton1)
Meaning of the orientation lines
››› Fig. 218
Side lines: extension of the vehicle (the
approximate width of the vehicle plus the
rear view mirrors) on the road surface.
End of the side lines: the area marked in
green ends approximately 2 m behind
the vehicle on the road surface.
Intermediate line: indicates a distance of
approximately 1 m behind the vehicle on
the road surface.
Red horizontal line: indicates a safe dis-
tance of approximately 40 cm at the rear
of the vehicle on the road surface.
Parking manoeuvre
● Place the vehicle in front of the parking
spac
e and engage reverse gear (manual
gearbox) or move the selector to the R posi-
tion (automatic gearbox). 1 2
3
4 ●
Rev
er

se slowly, and turn the steering wheel
so that the side orientation lines lead to-
wards the parking space.
● Guide the vehicle into the parking space so
that the s
ide orientation lines run parallel to
it. 1)
WARNING: the RVC function b
utton will only be ac-
tivated and available when the reverse gear is en-
gaged or the selector lever is set to position R.
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Wheels
CAUTION
● Some v ehic
les, for example those with the
Start-Stop system* are fitted with a special
battery (AGM-type or EFB-type battery). If any
other type of battery is fitted, the Start-Stop
function may be considerably reduced and
the vehicle may not stop on repeated occa-
sions.
● Make sure that the vent hose is always at-
tached t
o the original opening on the side of
the battery. Gases or battery acid can other-
wise escape and possibly cause damage.
● The battery holder and clamps must always
be correctly
secured.
● Before starting any work on the battery, al-
way
s observe the warnings listed under
››› page 253, Important safety warnings for
handling a vehicle battery .
● Do not forget to replace the battery cover-
ings, wher
e applicable. It is a protection for
high temperatures. This in turn extends the
vehicle service life. For the sake of the environment
 Batteries contain toxic substances includ-
in g s

ulphuric acid and lead. They must be
disposed of appropriately and must not be
disposed of with ordinary household waste.
Make sure disconnected batteries cannot tip
over. Sulphuric acid could be spilt! Wheels
Wheel s
and ty

res
General notes –
When driving with new tyr e
s, be especially
careful during the first 500 km (300 miles).
– If you have to drive over a kerb or similar
obs

tacle, drive very slowly and as near as
possible at a right angle to the obstacle.
– Check from time to time if the tyres are
dam ag

ed (punctures, cuts, cracks or
dents). Remove any foreign objects embed-
ded in the treads.
– Damaged wheels and tyres must be re-
plac

ed immediately.
– Keep grease, oil and fuel off the tyres.
– Replace any missing valve caps as soon as
poss

ible.
– Mark the wheels before taking them off so
that they

rotate in the same direction when
put back.
– When removed, the wheels or tyres should
be stor

ed in a cool, dry and preferably dark
place.
New tyres
New tyres do not give maximum grip straight
away and should therefore be “run in” by driving carefully and at moderate speeds for
about the firs

t 500 km (300 miles). This will
also increase the useful life of the tyres.
The tread depth of new tyres may vary, ac-
cording to the type and make of tyre and the
tread pattern.
Concealed damage
Damage to tyres and rims is often not readily
visible. If you notice unusual vibration or the
car pulling to one side, this may indicate that
one of the tyres is damaged. Reduce speed
immediately if there is any reason to suspect
that damage may have occurred. Inspect the
tyres for damage. If no external damage is
visible, drive slowly and carefully to the near-
est specialised workshop and have the car
inspected.
Tyres with directional tread pattern
An arrow on the tyre sidewall indicates the di-
rection of rotation on single drive tyres. Al-
ways note the direction of rotation indicated
when mounting the wheel. This guarantees
optimum grip and helps to avoid aquaplan-
ing, excessive noise and wear.
Retrofitting accessories
If you wish to change or fit wheels, rims or
wheel trims, we recommend that you consult
with a SEAT Official Service centre for advice
regarding current techniques.
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Wheels
WARNING
● Alw a
ys adapt the tyre pressure accordingly
when the vehicle load changes.
● A tyre with low air pressure has to flex a lot
more when the v
ehicle is heavily loaded or at
high speeds, therefore causing overheating
to occur. Under these conditions, the tyre
bead may be released or the tyre may burst.
Risk of accident! For the sake of the environment
Under-inflated tyres will increase fuel con-
sumption. Wear indicators
Fig. 238
Tyre tread: tread wear indicators Tread wear indicators indicate if a tyre is
w
orn. The origin
al
tyres on your vehicle have
1.6 mm high “trea
d wear indicators” running
across the tread. Depending on the manufac-
turer, there will be 6 to 8 of them spaced at
equal distances around the tyre. Markings on
the tyre sidewall (for instance the letters
“TWI” or a triangle) indicate the positions of
the tread wear indicators.
The minimum tread depth required by law is
1.6 mm (measured in the tread grooves next
to the tread wear indicators). (Different fig-
ures may apply in other countries.) WARNING
The tyres must be replaced at the latest when
the tre a

d is worn down to the tread wear indi-
cators. Failure to follow this instruction could
result in an accident.
● Especially in difficult driving conditions
such a
s wet or icy roads. It is important that
the tyre tread be as deep as possible and be
approximately the same on the tyres of both
the front and the rear axles.
● The scant driving safety due to insufficient
trea
d depth is particularly evident in vehicle
handling, when there is a risk of “aquaplan-
ing” in deep puddles of water and when driv-
ing through corners, and braking is also ad-
versely affected.
● The speed has to be adapted accordingly,
otherwi
se there is a risk of losing control over
the vehicle. Changing wheels
Fig. 239
Interchanging tyres. To ensure that the wear is equal on all tyres
the wheel
s
shou

ld be changed round from
time to time according to the system
››› Fig. 239. The useful life of all the tyres will
then be about the same time.
New tyres or new wheels –
All four wheels must be fitted with tyres of
the s ame type, s
iz

e (rolling circumference)
and preferably the same tread pattern.
– Tyres should be replaced at least in pairs
and not individual

ly (i.e. both front tyres or
both rear tyres together).
– Do not use tyres whose effective size ex-
ceeds

the dimensions of the factory-ap-
proved makes of tyre. »
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Wheels
manufacturer. Inadequate tyre clearance can
re
s
ult in damage to the tyres or the vehicle,
causing a serious safety risk. Risk of acci-
dent! It may also invalidate the vehicle's reg-
istration for use on public roads.
● Avoid running the vehicle on tyres that are
more than 6
years old. If you have no alterna-
tive, you should drive slowly and with extra
care at all times.
● If wheel trims are fitted after the car is pur-
cha
sed, ensure that there is an adequate flow
of air for cooling the brake system. For the sake of the environment
Old tyres must be disposed of according to
the la w

s in the country concerned. Note
● Never mou nt

used tyres if you are not sure
of their “previous history”.
● For technical reasons, it is not generally
poss
ible to use the wheels from other vehi-
cles. In some cases, this may also be true for
the same model of wheel. Wheel bolts
The wheel
bolts
ar
e m
atched to the rims.
When installing different wheels (for instance
alloy wheels or wheels with winter tyres) it is
important to use the correct wheel bolts with
the right length and correctly shaped bolt heads. This ensures that wheels are fitted se-
curely

and that the brake system functions
correctly.
The wheel bolts must be clean and turn easi-
ly.
A special adapter is required to turn the anti-
theft wheel bolts* ›››
 page 59.
Tyre monitoring systems Introduction WARNING
Unsuitable handling of the wheels and tyres
ma y

lead to sudden tyre pressure losses, to
tread separation or even to a blow-out.
● Check tyre pressures regularly and ensure
they are m
aintained at the pressures indica-
ted. Tyre pressure that is too low could cause
overheating, resulting in tread detachment or
even burst tyres.
● Tyre pressure should be that indicated on
the label when the ty
res are cold at all times
››› page 267.
● Regularly check the cold inflation pressure
of the tyr
es. If necessary, change the tyre
pressure of the vehicle tyres while they are
cold.
● Regularly check your tyres for damage and
wear
. ●
Never e x

ceed the maximum permitted
speed or loads specified for the type of tyre
fitted on your vehicle. For the sake of the environment
Under-inflated tyres lead to increased fuel
c on s

umption and tyre wear. Note
● Drivin g f

or the first time with new tyres at a
high speed can cause them to slightly ex-
pand, which could then produce an air pres-
sure warning.
● Only replace used tyres with those author-
ised by
SEAT for the corresponding type vehi-
cle.
● Do not only rely on the tyre monitoring sys-
tem. Re
gularly check your tyres to ensure
that the tyre pressure is correct and that the
tyres are not damaged due to puncture, cuts,
tears and impacts/dents. Remove objects
from the tyres only when they have not
pierced the tyres. 259
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Wheels
Tyre monitoring indicator Fig. 240
Instrument panel: warning of loss of
ty r
e pr
essure. The tyre monitor indicator compares wheel
r
ev
o

lutions and, with this information, the
tread of each wheel using the ABS sensors. If
the rolling circumference of one or more
wheels has changed, the tyre monitoring in-
dicator will indicate this on the instrument
panel through a warning lamp and a warning
to the driver ››› Fig. 240. When only one spe-
cific tyre is affected, its position within the
vehicle will be indicated.
 Loss of pressure: Check left
tyre pressure!
Wheel tread change
The wheel tread changes when: ●
Tyr
e pressure is manually changed
● Tyre pressure is insufficient
● Tyre structure is damaged
● The vehicle is unbalanced because of a
load
● The wheel

s on an axle are subject to a
heavier lo
ad (e.g. with a heavy load).
● The vehicle is fitted with snow chains
● The temporary spare wheel is fitted
● The wheel on one axle is changed
There ma
y be a delay in the reaction of the
tyre  monitoring indicator or it may not in-
dicate anything under certain circumstances
(e.g. sporty driving, snow-covered or un-
paved roads, or when driving with snow
chains). Calibrating the tyre monitoring indica-
tor Fig. 241
Glove compartment: tyre control
sw it
c

h. After changing the tyre pressure or replacing
one or mor
e wheel
s, the ty

re monitoring indi-
cator must be recalibrated. Do the same, for
example, when the front and rear wheels are
swapped.
● Switch the ignition on.
● Store the new tyre pressure in the Easy
Connect sy
stem with the button  and the
f u
nction b
utton Setup
› ›
›
 page 28 or us-
ing the switch located in the glove compart-
ment 1)
››› Fig. 241.
When driving, the system self-calibrates the
tyre pressure provided by the driver and the
wheels fitted. After a long journey with varied »1)
In vehicles without the Infotainment system:
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Technical specifications
Note
In practice, and considering all the factors
mentioned here, c on
sumption values can dif-
fer from those calculated in the current Euro-
pean regulations. Weights
Kerb weight refers to the basic model with a
fuel
t

ank filled to 90% capacity and without
optional extras. The figure quoted includes
75 kg to allow for the weight of the driver.
Special versions, optional equipment fittings
or retro-fitting accessories will increase the
weight of the vehicle ››› .
WARNING
● Ple a

se note that the centre of gravity may
shift when transporting heavy objects; this
may affect vehicle handling and lead to an ac-
cident. Always adjust your speed and driving
style to suit road conditions and require-
ments.
● Never exceed the gross axle weight rating
or the gros
s vehicle weight rating. If the per-
missible axle load or the permissible total
weight is exceeded, the driving characteris-
tics of the vehicle may change, which could
lead to accidents, injuries and damage to the
vehicle. Driving with a trailer
Tr
ai

ler weights Trailer weight
The trai
l

er weights and drawbar loads ap-
proved are selected in intensive trials accord-
ing to precisely defined criteria. The ap-
proved trailer weights apply to vehicles in the
EU and generally for maximum speeds of 80
km/h (100 km/h in certain circumstances).
The figures may be different in other coun-
tries. All data in the official vehicle documen-
tation takes precedence over these data at all
times ››› .
Dr a
wb

ar loads
The maximum permitted drawbar load on the
ball joint of the towing bracket must not ex-
ceed 80 kg.
In the interest of road safety, we recommend
that you always tow approaching the maxi-
mum drawbar load. The response of the trail-
er on the road will be poor, if the drawbar
load is too small.
If the maximum permissible drawbar load
cannot be met (e.g. with small, empty and
light-weight single axle trailers or tandem
axle trailers with a wheelbase of less than 1
metre), a minimum of 4% of the actual trailer
weight is legally required for the drawbar
load. WARNING
● For s af

ety reasons, do not exceed the 80
km/h (50 mph) limit. This is also valid in
countries where higher speeds are permitted.
● Never exceed the maximum trailer weights
or the drawb
ar load. If the permissible axle
load or the permissible total weight is excee-
ded, the driving characteristics of the vehicle
may change, leading to accidents, injuries
and damage to the vehicle. Wheels
Ty
r

e pressure, snow chains, wheel
bolts Tyre pressures
The s
tic
k

er with the tyre pressure values can
be found on the inside of the fuel tank flap.
The tyre pressure values given there are for
cold tyres. The slightly raised pressures of
warm tyres must not be reduced. ››› The pressure for win
t
er
tyres is 0.2 bar
(2.9 psi / 20 kPa) higher than that of summer
tyres.
Snow chains
Snow chains may be fitted only to the front
wheels, and only for the following tyres: »
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Technical data195/65 R15Chains with links of maximum 15 mm
205/55 R16Chains with links of maximum 15 mm
205/50 R17Chains with links of maximum 15 mm
225/45 R17Chains with links of maximum 9 mm
225/40 R18Chains with links of maximum 9 mm
225/35 R19Chains with links of maximum 7 mm
205/55 R17Snow chains are not permitted
225/45 R18Snow chains are not permitted
Wheel bolts
Af
t
er the wheel

s have been changed, the
tightening torque of the wheel bolts should
be checked as soon as possible with a torque
wrench ››› . The tightening torque for steel
and al lo
y

wheels is 120 Nm. WARNING
● Check the ty

re pressure at least once per
month. Checking the tyre pressure is very im-
portant. If the tyre pressure is too high or too
low, there is an increased danger of accidents
- particularly at high speeds.
● If the tightening torque of the wheel bolts
is t
oo low, they could loosen while the vehi-
cle is in motion. Risk of accident! If the tight-
ening torque is too high, the wheel bolts and
threads can be damaged. Note
We recommend that you ask your Technical
Serv ic

e for information about appropriate
wheel, tyre and snow chain size. 268

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Dimensions Fig. 245
Dimensions LEONLEON SCLEON STLEON ST X-PERIENCE
A/BFront and rear projection (mm)853/774853/774853/1,046853/1,060
CWheelbase (mm)2,6362,6012,6362,630
DLength (mm)4,2634,2284,5354,543
E/FFront/rear a)
track width (mm)1,533/1,504
1,549/1,5201,541/1,505
1,547/1,510
GWidth (mm)1,8161,8101,8161,816
HHeight at kerb weight (mm)1,4591,4461,451 b)1,478b)
Turning radius (m)10.9
a)
This data will change depending on the type of wheel rim.
b) Dimension to the roof bars.
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Index
Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Pr ogr
e
ssive steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Puncture action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
R Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Radar sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189, 198
Radio-operated remote control see Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Radio display: cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Radio transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Rain sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 control of the function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Raising the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Rear headrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Rear Assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 instructions for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13 see also Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Rear light bulbs on the rear lid fitting the bulb holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
removing the bulb holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Rear light bulbs on the side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 removing the bulb holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Rear light on the side panel removing the rear light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Rear lights changing a bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Rear lights on the rear lid change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Rear lights on the side panel
summar y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Rear seat folding down and raising the backrest . . . . . . 143
Rear seat backrest folding down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
folding down and lifting the backrest . . . . . . . 144
lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Rear seat passengers see Correct sitting position . . . . . . . . . 67, 68, 69
Rear shelf storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Rear View Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 139
Rear vision mirror interior anti-dazzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Refuelling fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
gas gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
natural gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
opening fuel tank flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Remote control key unlocking and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Removing and installing head restraints . . . . . . 141
Repair work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Replacing the battery of the vehicle key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Reset the trip recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Retaining hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Retractable rear shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Rev counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104, 105
Reverse gear (automatic gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Rims Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Roll-back function
panoramic sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Roof carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Roof load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Roof luggage rack attach the cross bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Running-in new brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
new engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
new tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
S
Safelock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 see also Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
deactivating the front passenger airbag . . . . . . 18
safe driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Safety equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Safety information Knee airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Safety instructions head-protection airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
using child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 84
Safety interlock for ignition key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Safety notes Seat belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Using seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Save fuel inertia mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Saving tips (efficiency programme) . . . . . . . . . . . 37
300