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The essentials
impair vehicle handling, damage the tyres
and wear out very quickly.
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Wheel rims may be damaged or scr
atch-
ed 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 v
ehicle type.
Emergency towing of the ve-
hicl
e
T
o
wing
Fig. 59
Right side of the front bumper: towline
anchor
age scr
e
wed in.
Towline anchorages
Att
ach the bar or r
ope t
o the towline ancho-
rages.
It is located with the vehicle's tools
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page 70.
Screw the front towline anchorage into the
screw connection
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Fig. 59 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.
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Only secure the tow rope or tow bar to the
towline anchorage or specially designed fit-
ting.
Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle
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Keep the ignition running to prevent the
steering wheel from locking and also to allow
the use of the turn signals, horn, windscreen
wipers and washers.
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As the power assisted steering does not
work if the engine is not running, you will need
more strength to steer than normally.
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The brake must be depressed much harder
as the brake servo does not operate. Avoid
hitting the towing vehicle.
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Note the instructions and information con-
tained in the Instruction Manual for the vehi-
cle to be towed.
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
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Accelerate gently and carefully. Avoid sud-
den manoeuvres.
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Brake well in advance than usual and brake
gently.
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Note the instructions and information con-
tained in the Instruction Manual for the vehi-
cle to be towed.
Driving style
Towing requires some experience, especially
when using a tow rope. Both drivers should
realise how difficult it is to tow a vehicle. Inex-
perienced drivers should not attempt to tow.
Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle
and take care to avoid jerking the tow rope.
When towing on an unpaved road, there is al-
ways a risk of overloading and damaging the
anchorage points.
Switch on the ignition so that the turn signals,
windscreen wipers and windscreen washer
can work. Ensure that the steering wheel is
unlocked and moves freely.
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