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owners manual Seat Leon
owners manual Seat Leon - year of production: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 - Seat Leon II 2 owners manual EN
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Towing and tow-starting Comments
Tow-starting Please observe the following points if you use a tow-rope:
The use of jump leads is preferable to tow-starting.Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
– Drive slowly at first until the tow-rope is taut. Then accelerate
We recommend that you do not tow-start your vehicle. Jump-starting gradually.
is preferable ⇒ page 264. – Begin and change gears cautiously. If you are driving an auto-
However, if your vehicle has to be tow-started: matic vehicle, accelerate gently.
– Engage the 2nd or the 3rd gear. – Remember that the brake servo and power steering are not
– Keep the clutch pressed down. working in the vehicle you are towing. Brake earlier than you
would normally, but with a more gentle pressure on the brake.
– Switch the ignition on.
Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle
– Once both vehicles are moving, release the clutch.– Ensure that the tow-rope remains taut at all times when towing.
– As soon as the engine starts, press the clutch and move the gear
lever into neutral. This helps to prevent driving into the towing Tow-rope or tow-bar
vehicle. It is easier and safer to tow a vehicle with a tow-bar. You should only use a
tow-rope if you do not have a tow-bar.
A tow-rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the loading on both vehicles.
WARNING It is advisable to use a tow-rope made of synthetic fibre or similarly elastic
The risk of accidents is high when tow-starting. The vehicle being towed material.
can easily collide with the towing vehicle. Attach the tow-rope or the tow-bar only to the towing eyes provided or a
towing bracket.
Caution Driving style
When tow-starting, fuel could enter the catalytic converter and damage it.Towing requires some experience, especially when using a tow-rope. Both
drivers should be familiar with the technique required for towing. Inexperi-
enced drivers should not attempt to tow-start or tow away another vehicle.
Safety first Operating instructions Practical tips Technical data
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