Cupra BORN 2024 - Snow Chains; Changing a Wheel

Wheels and tyres
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Changing a wheel
Snow chains
Snow chains may only be tted to the rear
wheels.
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Check that they are correctly seated after
driving for a few yards; correct the position
if necessary, in accordance with the manufac-
turer's tting instructions.
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Keep your speed below 50km/h (30 mph).
Snow chains will improve braking ability as well
as traction in winter conditions.
For technical reasons, the use of snow chains
is only permitted on the following rim and tyre
combinations:
Tyres Wheel rim Chains
215/55 R 18 7.5Jx18 ET50
Max. link 9
mm
215/50 R 19 7.5Jx19 ET50
215/45 R 20
7.5Jx20 ET44
7.5J-Nx20 ET44
Other dimensions do not allow chains
Remove any central wheel trims before tting
snow chains.
Use of snow chains with the emergency
wheel or inatable spare wheel installed
For technical reasons, the use of snow chains
on the emergency wheel and the inatable
spare wheel is not permitted.
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If a rear wheel fails, t the emergency wheel
or inatable spare wheel on the front axle.
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Swap the damaged rear wheel with the wheel
removed from the front axle. When doing so,
take into account the tyre rotation direction.
CUPRA recommends tting the chains to the
wheel before installing the wheel.
WARNING
The use of unsuitable or incorrectly tted
chains could lead to serious accidents and
damage.
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Always use appropriate snow chains.
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Observe the tting instructions provided
by the snow chain manufacturer.
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Never exceed the speed limits when driving
with snow chains.
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Before tting the chains, check that the
wheel/tyre combination on the table is the
one installed on your vehicle. The combina-
tion can also be found on the technical data-
sheet.
NOTICE
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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.
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Wheel rims may be damaged or scratched
if the chains come into direct contact with
them. CUPRA recommends the use of coated
snow chains.
Changing a wheel
Introduction
Only change a wheel yourself if you are famil-
iar with the necessary operations and safety
measures, if you have the necessary tools and
if the vehicle is parked safely.
Preliminary actions
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Stop the vehicle on a level surface and in a
safe place, as far away from road traic as pos-
sible.
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Apply the electronic parking brake.
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Switch o the drive system and ignition.
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Switch on the hazard warning lights.
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Lay out the on-board tools ›››page287 and
the wheel to be changed.
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Follow the legal provisions of each country
(reective vest, warning triangles, light beacon,
etc.).