Flat Tyre — Changing or Inflating

🚗 Vehicle v1.0 Updated 2026-03-16

Flat Tyre — Changing or Inflating

If You Get a Flat While Driving

  1. Don't brake suddenly — gently ease off the accelerator
  2. Signal and pull over to a safe, flat surface away from traffic
  3. Turn on hazard lights immediately
  4. Apply the handbrake and put the car in gear (manual) or P (auto)
  5. Place the warning triangle at least 50 metres behind the car (Israeli law)
  6. Wear the reflective vest if available, especially at night or on highways

Option A: Using the Spare Wheel

Equipment Location

The spare wheel, jack, and wheel wrench are under the boot floor mat.

Steps

  1. Remove the spare wheel, jack, and wrench from the boot
  2. Loosen the wheel bolts slightly (1/4 turn anti-clockwise) BEFORE jacking up — the weight keeps the wheel from spinning
  3. Place the jack under the correct jacking point (reinforced area under the sill — check the arrow markings or owner's manual)
  4. Jack up the car until the flat tyre is just off the ground
  5. Remove the wheel bolts fully and remove the flat tyre
  6. Mount the spare wheel; hand-tighten the bolts in a star pattern
  7. Lower the car until the tyre just touches the ground
  8. Torque the bolts firmly in a star pattern (110 Nm for Seat Ibiza — use a torque wrench when you reach a garage)
  9. Fully lower the car and remove the jack
  10. Stow the flat tyre and tools in the boot

After Changing

  • Drive carefully — max 80 km/h on a space-saver spare
  • Go directly to a tyre shop to repair or replace the flat
  • Get bolts re-torqued at a garage within 100 km

Option B: Using a Tyre Inflator/Sealant Kit

Some Ibiza models come with a tyre mobility kit instead of a spare.

  1. Remove the kit from the boot
  2. Connect the sealant bottle to the compressor
  3. Connect the hose to the tyre valve
  4. Turn on the compressor — it will inject sealant and inflate
  5. Inflate to the pressure shown on the door sticker
  6. Drive slowly (max 80 km/h) for 10 minutes to distribute sealant
  7. Stop and re-check the pressure
  8. Drive to a tyre shop within 200 km — sealant is a temporary fix only

Limitations

  • Does NOT work for sidewall damage, large punctures, or blowouts
  • Tyre must be repaired or replaced after using sealant
  • TPMS sensor may need resetting after repair

When to Call Roadside Assistance Instead

  • Two or more flat tyres simultaneously
  • No spare and sealant kit has failed
  • Unsafe location (highway hard shoulder, unlit road at night)
  • You're not confident doing it yourself

Israeli roadside assistance: Check your insurance policy; most include towing. Common services: שירותי דרך (ShirooteyDerech).

Notes

Check your spare tyre pressure periodically (every few months) — spare tyres lose pressure sitting in the boot.