Cupra BORN - Changing a Wheel

Wheels and tyresChanging a wheel
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Tyres Wheel rim Chains
215/55 R 18 7.5Jx18 Max. link 9
mm
215/50 R 19 7.5Jx19
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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Switch the damaged rear wheel with the
wheel on the front axle that is left free. 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 the appropriate snow chains.
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Observe the tting instructions provided
by the snow chain manufacturer.
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Never exceed the maximum permitted
speeds when driving with snow chains.
NOTICE
• 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 266 and
the wheel to be changed.
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Follow the legal provisions of each country
(reective vest, warning triangles, etc.).
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Get all occupants out of the vehicle and
keep them out of the danger zone (e.g. behind
the guard rail).
WARNING
• Always observe the above steps and pro-
tect yourself and other road users.
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If you change the wheel on a slope, block
the wheel on the opposite side of the car
with a stone or similar to prevent the vehicle
from moving.