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Emergencies
CAUTION
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Do not to
w-start the engine. Risk of engine
damage! In vehicles with a catalytic convert-
er, fuel that has not been burned could reach
the catalytic converter and catch fire in it.
This could damage and destroy the catalytic
converter. You may use the battery from an-
other vehicle to help you start your engine
›››
page 53.
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If, due to a fault, there is no oil in the gear-
box, the car may only be towed with the driv-
en wheels lifted clear of the road and trans-
ported on a special vehicle transporter or
trailer.
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If normal towing is not possible or if the ve-
hicle is to be towed for further than 50 km,
the vehicle must be transported on a special
vehicle transporter or trailer.
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The towrope should be slightly elastic to
reduce the load on both vehicles during tow-
ing. It is advisable to use a towrope made of
synthetic fibre or similar material only.
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Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle
and always take care to avoid jerking the tow-
rope. When towing on a loose surface there is
always a risk of overloading and damaging
the anchorage points.
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Attach the towrope or towbar only to the
towline anchorages or to the removable tow-
ing bracket ››› page 186, or ››› page 80.
Note
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We rec
ommend you use the towrope or tow-
bar available in the SEAT Original Accessories
programme from authorised SEAT dealers.
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Towing a vehicle requires a certain degree
of practical skill. Both drivers should be fa-
miliar with the technique required for towing.
Inexperienced drivers should not attempt to
tow away another vehicle or to have their ve-
hicle towed.
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Note the legal regulations concerning tow-
ing, particularly those regarding the signal-
ling of the towed and towing vehicle.
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The towrope must not be twisted, as under
certain circumstances this could unscrew the
front towline anchorage.
Anchoring the front tow line
Fig. 85 Front bumper: towline anchorage cov-
er/fittin
g.
Fitting and detaching the cover
–
Press on the left of the cover as indicated
b
y
the arr
ow ››› Fig. 85 .
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Pull on the cover to remove it from the front
bumper.
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To refit the cover after unscrewing the tow-
line anchorage, fit the cover and press
80
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