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The essentials
Wherever possible use fine-link chains meas-
urin
g l
e
ss than 15 mm (37/64 inch) includ-
ing the lock.
Remove wheel hub covers and trim rings be-
fore fitting snow chains ›››
. The wheel bolts
shou
l
d be c
overed with caps for safety rea-
sons. These are available from technical serv-
ices.
WARNING
The use of unsuitable or incorrectly fitted
chain
s could lead to serious accidents and
damage.
●
Always the appropriate snow chains.
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Observe the fitting instructions provided by
the snow chain manufacturer.
●
Never exceed the maximum permitted
speeds when driving with snow chains.
CAUTION
●
Remov
e the snow chains to drive on roads
without snow. Otherwise they will impair
handling, damage the tyres and wear out very
quickly.
●
Wheel rims may be damaged or scratched if
the chains come into direct contact with
them. SEAT recommends the use of covered
snow chains.
Note
Snow chains are available in different sizes
accor
ding to the vehicle type.
Emergency towing of the vehi-
c
l
e
T
owing
Fig. 73 On the right-hand side of the front
b
umper:
Sc
rew in the towline anchorage.
Fig. 74 On the rear bumper, to the right hand
s
ide:
T
owline anchorage in position
Towline anchorages
Att
ac
h the b
ar or rope to the towline ancho-
rages.
They are located with the vehicle's tools
›››
page 82.
Screw the towline anchorage into the screw
connection ››› Fig. 73 o ››› Fig. 74 and tighten
it with the wheel brace.
Tow rope or tow bar
When towing, the tow bar is the safest and
vehicle friendly way. You should only use a
tow rope if you do not have a tow bar.
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 sim-
ilarly elastic material.
Only secure the tow rope or tow bar to the
towline anchorage or specially designed fit-
ting.
Vehicles with a factory fitted towing device,
can only be used for towing with a tow bar,
specially designed to fit on a tow hitch ball
›››
page 237.
Towing vehicles with an automatic gearbox
Note the following for a towed vehicle:
●
Make sure the gear selector lever is in the N
position.
●
Do not drive faster than 50 km/h (30 mph).
50
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