2006 Seat Cordoba emergency towing

Lights and visibility
90
For the sake of the environmentThe rear window heater should be disconnected as soon as the glass is
demisted. By saving electrical power you can also save fuel .
Note
To avoid possible damage to the battery, an automatic temporary disconnec-
tion of this function is possible, co ming back on when normal operating
conditions are reestablished.Hazard warning lights


The hazard warning lights are used to draw the attention of
other road users to your vehicle in emergencies.
If your vehicle breaks down: 1. Park your vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic.
2. Press the button to switch on the hazard warning lights ⇒
.
3. Switch the engine off.
4. Apply the handbrake.
5. On a manual gearbox engage 1st gear, and for an automatic move the selector
lever to P.
6

. Use the warning triangle to draw the attention of other road users
to your vehicle.
7. Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.
You should switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users, for
instance:•
When reaching the tail end of a traffic jam
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There is an emergency
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Your vehicle breaks down due to a technical defect
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You are towing another vehicle or your vehicle is being towed.
All turn signals flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are
switched on. That is that the two turn signal indicator lamps
  and the
indicator lamp in the switch
 will flash at the same time. The hazard
warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off.
WARNING
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The risk of an accident increases if your vehicle breaks down. Always
using the hazard warning lights and a warning triangle to draw the atten-
tion of other road users to your stationary vehicle.
Fig. 59 Detail of the dash
panel: Hazard warning
light switch
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Seats and stowage109
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire
extinguisherFirst aid kit, warning triangles and fire extinguisherThe use of reflective warning triangles is obligatory in emergencies in some
countries. As are the first aid kit and a set of spare lightbulbs.
The first aid kit can be fitted in one of the stowage compartments, located
below the boot floor mat. The warning tria ngle can be attached to the back of
the boot using rubber straps. The fire ex tinguisher can be fixed on the left-
hand side of the boot floor, fastened with velcro.
Note
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The first aid kit, the warning triangles and the fire extinguisher are not
supplied with the vehicle as standard.
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The first aid kit, the warning triangles and the fire extinguisher should
meet legal requirements.
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The expiry date of the content of the first aid kit should be checked.
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Ensure that the fire extinguisher is fu lly functional. The fire extinguisher
should, therefore, be checked regularly. The sticker on the fire extinguisher
will inform you of the next date for checking.
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Before acquiring accessories and emergency equipment see the instruc-
tions on ⇒page 162, “Accessories, parts repl acement and modifications”.
Luggage compartmentStowing luggage
All luggage must be securely stowed.Please observe the following points to ensure the vehicle handles
well at all times:
– Distribute the load as evenly as possible.
– Place heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compartment
as possible.
– Secure luggage in the luggage compartment with suitable straps on the fastening rings.
WARNING
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Loose luggage and other loose items in the vehicle can cause serious
injuries.
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Loose objects in the luggage compartment can suddenly move and
change the way the vehicle handles.
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During sudden manoeuvres or ac cidents, loose objects in the
passenger compartment can be flung forward, injuring vehicle occupants.
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Always store objects in the luggage compartment and secure with suit-
able straps. This is especially important for heavy objects.
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When you transport heavy objects, always keep in mind that a change
in the centre of gravity can also cause changes in vehicle handling.
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Please observe information on safe driving ⇒page 7, “Safe driving”.
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Driving
132If, while driving, the selector lever accidentally moves to position N, first
release the accelerator pedal and wait until the engine slows to idling before
selecting a forwards gear ⇒ .
Starting
Select a range ( R, D, 3, 2, 1). Wait until the change has taken place and the
power transmission of the drive wheels has stabilised (slight pressure is
noticeable). Then depress the accelerator.
Stopping
In the case of a temporary stop, for example at a traffic lights, it is not neces-
sary to move to position N , it is sufficent to brake using the brake pedal. The
engine should only run at idle speed.
Parking
On slopes, first pull handbrake on firmly and then connect block. This
prevents overloading the blocking mechanism, making the subsequent
disconnect ion easier ⇒ .
Emergency start
in vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox the engine can not be started by
towing or pushing the vehicle ⇒ page 217.
If the vehicle battery is flat, a battery from another car can be used to jump-
start the car using a set of jump leads ⇒ pa ge 125.
To w i n g
If the vehicle requires towing at any time, observe the instructions of
⇒ page 217, “Towing and tow-starting”
Back-up programme
In the event of a malfunction of the gearbox electronics, emergency
programmes are activated, according to the type of fault.•
The gearbox continues to connect gears automatically, but the operations
are jerky. Consult the Authorised Service Centre.
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The gearbox does not automatically engage gears.
In this case they can be change d manually. 3rd gear is only available in posi-
tions D, 3 and 2 of the selector lever.
In positions 1 and R of the selector lever 1st gear and reve rse gear are available
respectively as normal
As the torque converter is required to work more, especially due to the lack of
2nd gear, it is possible that the gearbox oil may overheat. In this case,
consult the Auth orised Service Centre as soon as possible.
WARNING
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In all the ranges the vehicle must always be held with the foot brake
when the engine is running. This is because an automatic gearbox still
transmits power even at idling speed , and the vehicle tends to “creep”.
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If, when the car is at a standstill and the engine is idling, a range is
connected, take care not to accelerate accidentally (for example, when
working in the engine compartment), as the car will start to move immedi-
ately.
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Before working on a running engine, place the selector lever in position
P and apply the handbrake.
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To prevent the vehicle from moving out of control, the handbrake
should always be applied when the vehicle is at a standstill. In addition
move the selector lever to position P.
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