Seat Mii 2019 Owner's Manual page 78

However, if your vehicle must absolutely
be tow-started (manual gearbox):
Put it into second or third gear.
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Keep the clutch pressed down.
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Switch on the ignition and the hazard warn-
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ing lights.
Release the clutch when both vehicles are
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moving.
As soon as the engine starts, press the
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clutch and move the gear lever into neutral.
This helps to prevent a collision with the tow-
ing vehicle.
WARNING
A vehicle with a flat battery should never
be towed.
Never remove the key from the ignition
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lock. Otherwise, the steering wheel lock
could suddenly lock. The vehicle would not
be controlled and a serious accident could
ensue.
WARNING
When towing the vehicle, the handling and
braking efficiency change considerably.
Please observe the following instructions
to minimise the risk of serious accidents
and injury:
As the driver of the vehicle being towed:
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The brake must be depressed must
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harder as the brake servo does not op-
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Emergencies
erate. Always remain aware to avoid
collision with the towing vehicle.
More strength is required at the steer-
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ing wheel as the power steering does
not operate when the engine is switch-
ed off.
As the driver of the towing vehicle:
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Accelerate gently and carefully.
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Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
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Brake well in advance than usual and
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brake gently.
CAUTION
When tow-starting, fuel could enter the
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catalytic converter and damage it.
Carefully fit and remove the towline an-
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chorage and its cover to avoid damage to
the vehicle (e.g. paintwork).
When towing, fuel could enter the cata-
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lytic converter and cause damage!
Note
Fitting a towline anchorage to the rear
bumper is not possible. The vehicle is not
suitable for towing other vehicles.
Advice for towing the vehicle
Towing vehicles with an automatic gear-
box
Note the following for a towed vehicle:
Make sure the gear selector lever is in the N
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position.
Do not drive faster than 50 km/h (30 mph)
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when towing a vehicle.
Do not tow further than 50 km (30 miles).
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If a breakdown truck is used, the vehicle
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must be towed with the front wheels raised.
Situations in which a vehicle should not be
towed
In the following cases, the vehicle should not
be towed but transported on a trailer or spe-
cial vehicle:
If the vehicle gearbox does not contain lu-
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bricant due to a fault.
If the battery is flat and the steering cannot
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be unlocked as a result, the electronic steer-
ing lock and electronic parking brake cannot
be disengaged.
If the vehicle to be towed has an automatic
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gearbox and the distance to be covered is
greater than 50 km (30 miles).