Lifting The Vehicle - Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual

WARNING
The braking behaviour and capacity of a vehicle changes when being towed
or when you are trying to start the vehicle by pulling. Please observe the
following notes in order to prevent injury and accident:
•
Inexperienced drivers should refrain from trying in order to avoid acci-
dent.
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Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle
− The brake must be depressed must harder as the brake servo does
not operate. Take care not to bump into the towing vehicle.
− More strength is required at the steering wheel as the power
steering does not operate when the engine is switched off.
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Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
− Accelerate smoothly and avoid any sudden movement.
− Brake more in advance than usual and brake gently.
Caution
When tow-starting, fuel could enter the catalytic converter and damage it
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Note
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Observe legal requirements when towing or tow-starting.
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For technical reasons, vehicles with an automatic gearbox must not be
tow-started.
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If, due to a breakdown, the gearbox does not have lubricant, the vehicle
should be towed with the drive wheels suspended.
•
If it is necessary to tow a vehicle with an automatic gearbox for more than
50 km, it should be towed by qualified personnel and with the drive wheels
suspended.
Safety First Operating instructions

Lifting the vehicle

Vehicle lifting points
Tips and Maintenance
If and when
Fig. 174 Lifting with the
lifting platform: lifting
point at front left
Fig. 175 Lifting with the
lifting platform: lifting
point at rear left
Technical Data
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