Seat alhambra Owner's Manual page 230

226 If and when
T T o o w w s s t t a a r r t t i i n n g g / / t t o o w w i i n n g g
A tow-rope or a towing bar must only be applied at the following
points:
F F r r o o n n t t t t o o w w i i n n g g e e y y e e
The front towing eye is located on the right below the bumper. It is
protected by a flap. To remove the flap, pull it forward and allow it
to hang.
R R e e a a r r t t o o w w i i n n g g e e y y e e
The rear towing eye is also located on the right under the bumper.
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It is not covered.
General notes
• Check whether there are any local traffic regulations concerning
the towing of vehicles.
• The tow-rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the risk of
damage to both vehicles. It is advisable to use synthetic fibre
ropes, or ropes of similar elastic material. I I t t i i s s h h o o w w e e v v e e r r s s a a f f e e r r t t o o u u s s e e
a a t t o o w w i i n n g g b b a a r r ! !
Avoid excessive towing effort and do not jerk. During towing
operations on other than surfaced roads there is always the danger
that the attachment points will be overloaded and damaged.
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u u s s i i n n g g t t h h e e b b a a t t t t e e r r y y o o f f a a n n o o t t h h e e r r v v e e h h i i c c l l e e p p a a g g e e 2 2 2 2 5 5 . .
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• Both drivers must be familiar with towing procedures.
Inexperienced drivers should not attempt to tow start or tow.
• When using a tow-rope the driver of the towing vehicle must
engage the clutch very gently when moving off and changing gear.
• The driver of the vehicle being towed must ensure that the tow-
rope is always taut.
• The emergency lights must be switched on in both vehicles –
unless local regulations differ.
• Turn ignition on so that the steering wheel is free and the turn
signals, horn, and, if necessary, the windscreen wiper and washer
can be used.
• As the brake servo only works when the engine is running,
considerably more pressure is required on the brake pedal when
the engine is not running.
• More force than usual will be required to turn the steering wheel
as the power assisted steering does not work when engine is not
running.
• When there is no lubricant in the manual or automatic gearbox,
the vehicle may only be towed with driving wheels lifted.
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