Towing And Tow-Starting - Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual

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Towing and tow-starting

Tow-starting*
The use of jump leads is preferable to tow-starting.
We recommend that you do not tow-start your vehicle. Jump-starting
is preferable ⇒ page 249.
However, if your vehicle has to be tow-started:
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– Engage the 2 or the 3
– Keep the clutch pressed down.
– Switch on the ignition.
– Once both vehicles are moving, release the clutch.
– As soon as the engine starts, press the clutch and move the gear
lever into neutral. This helps to prevent driving into the towing
vehicle.
WARNING
The risk of accidents is high when tow-starting. The vehicle being towed
can easily collide with the towing vehicle.
Caution
When tow-starting, fuel could enter the catalytic converter and damage it.
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gear.
Towing eye at the front of the vehicle
The towline anchorage is located on the right of the front bumper
To access the housing it is necessary to remove the cover.
Removing the cover of the front towing eye
- Remove the cover in the direction shown by the arrow
it out with a screwdriver.
Assembling the cover of the front towing eye
- Put the cover into its socket and press until it is firmly in place.
- Check that it is correctly fitted.
The towing eye should always be kept in the vehicle. Remember the instruc-
tions for tow starting or towing that are in the user's manual.
Fig. 172 Towing eye at
the front of the vehicle
⇒ fig.
172.
⇒ fig. 172
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