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owners manual Seat Leon
owners manual Seat Leon - year of production: 2012 - Seat Leon III 3 owners manual EN
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286 Emergencies
– Ensure that the tow rope remains taut at all times.
Towing and tow-starting the vehicle
Tow rope or tow bar
General information 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.
Points to observe when tow-starting or towing away
A tow rope should be slightly elastic to avoid damage to both vehicles. It is
advisable to use a tow rope made of synthetic fibre or similarly elastic mate-
If you use a tow rope:
rial.
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
Only attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the towing rings ⇒ page 287.
– The tow rope must be taut before you drive off.
Driving style
– Release the clutch very carefully when starting the vehicle Towing requires some experience, especially when using a tow rope. Both
drivers should be familiar with the technique required for towing. Inexper-
(manual gearbox), or accelerate gently (automatic gearbox).
ienced drivers should not attempt to tow.
Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle
Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle and take care to avoid jerking
– The ignition should be switched on so that the turn signals, the tow rope. When towing on an unpaved road, there is always a risk of
overloading and damaging the anchorage points.
windscreen wipers and washers can be used. Please ensure
that the steering wheel is unlocked when you switch on the ig-
nition, and that it moves freely.
WARNING
– Put the gearbox lever in neutral (manual gearbox) or move the If the vehicle has no electrical power, the brake lights, turn signals and
selector lever to position N (automatic gearbox). all other lights will no longer function. Do not have the vehicle towed
away. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
– The brake servo only works when the engine is running. Consid-
erably more effort is required on the brake pedal when the en-
CAUTION
gine is switched off.
If there is no oil in the gearbox or no lubricant in the automatic transmission
the car may only be towed with the driven wheels lifted clear of the road, or
– Remember that the power steering only works when the ignition
1) transported on a special car transporter or trailer.
is switched on and the vehicle is moving . Otherwise, consider-
ably more strength than usual will be required when steering.
1)
Important: the battery must be correctly charged.
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