2008 Seat Altea light

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Do not pull too hard with the towing vehi
cle and take care to avoid jerking the
tow-rope. When towing on an unpaved road, there is always a risk of over-
loading and damaging the anchorage points.
The ignition of the vehicle being towed must be switched on to prevent the
steering wheel from locking and also to allow the use of the turn signals,
horn, windscreen wipers and washers.
As the brake servo does not work if th e engine is not running, you must apply
considerably more pressure to the brake pedal than you normally would.
As the power assisted steering does not wo rk if the engine is not running, you
will need more strength to steer than you normally would.
Towing vehicles with an automatic gearbox
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Put the selector lever into position “N”.
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Do not drive faster than 50 km/h when towing a vehicle.
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Do not tow further than 50 km.
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If a breakdown vehicle is used, the vehicle must be towed with the front
wheels raised.Note
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Observe legal requirements when towing or tow-starting.
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Switch on the hazard warning lights of both vehicles. However, observe
any regulations to the contrary.
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For technical reasons, vehicles with an automatic gearbox must not be
tow-started.
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If damage to your vehicle means that there is no lubricant in the gearbox,
you must raise the drive wheels while the vehicle is being towed.
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If the vehicle has to be towed more than 50 km, the front wheels must be
raised during towing, and towing should be carried out by a qualified person.
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The steering wheel is locked when the vehicle has no electrical power. The
vehicle must then be towed with the front wheels raised. Towing should be
carried out by a qualified person.
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The towing eye should always be kept in the vehicle. Please refer to the
notes on ⇒page 266, “Tow-starting”.
Trailer eyes
Fig. 203 The front right
section of the vehicle:
Fitting the front towing
eyeFig. 204 Fitting the
towing eye to the rear of
the vehicle
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Fitting the towing eye
– Take the towing ring from the onboard tools.
– Pull the lower front cover down and leave the cover hanging on the vehicle.
– Remove the cover of the screw hole, insert a screwdriver into the lower slot and lever gently.
– Screw the towing eye as shown by arrow anti-clockwise to the
limit position in the front ⇒page 267, fig. 203 or rear
⇒ page 267, fig. 204 threaded hole.Front towing eye for trailer (FR version)
Fitting the front towing eye
– Take the towing ring from the onboard tools.
–Remove screw ⇒ fig. 205.
– Press the release lever in the direction of the arrow.
– Screw the eye to its limit to the left, in the direction of the arrow
⇒ fig. 206.
– Tighten the eye.
Note•
Observe legal requirements when towing or tow-starting.
•
Switch on the hazard warning lights of both vehicles. However, observe
any regulations to the contrary.
•
For technical reasons, vehicles with an automatic gearbox must not be
tow-started.
Fig. 205 Access to towing
eye housing
Fig. 206 Attachment for
towing eye
AA
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If damage to your vehicle means that there is no lubricant in the gearbox,
you must raise the drive wheels while the vehicle is being towed.
•
If the vehicle has to be towed more than 50 km, the front wheels must be
raised during towing, and towing should be carried out by a qualified person.
•
The steering wheel is locked when the vehicle has no electrical power. The
vehicle must then be towed with the front wheels raised. Towing should be
carried out by a qualified person.
•
The towing eye should always be kept in the vehicle. Please refer to the
notes on ⇒page 266, “Tow-starting”.
Rear towing eye for trailer (FR version)
Fitting the towing eye
– Take the towing ring from the onboard tools.
– Release the cover pressing the upper part in the direction of the
arrow ⇒fig. 207.
– Screw the eye to its limit to the left, in the direction of the arrow
⇒ fig. 208.
– Tighten the eye.
Note•
Observe legal requirements when towing or tow-starting.
•
Switch on the hazard warning lights of both vehicles. However, observe
any regulations to the contrary.
•
For technical reasons, vehicles with an automatic gearbox must not be
tow-started.
Fig. 207 Cover for towing
eye at rear
Fig. 208 Fitting the
towing eye to the rear of
the vehicle
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General notes on the technical data
274WeightsKerb weight refers to the basic model with a fuel tank filled to 90% capacity
and without optional extras. The figure quoted includes 75 kg to allow for the
weight of the driver.
For special versions and optional equipment fittings or for the addition of
accessories, the weight of the vehicle will increase ⇒.
WARNING
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Please note that the centre of gravity may shift when transporting
heavy objects; this may affect the vehi cle's handling and lead to an acci-
dent. Always adjust your speed and dr iving style to suit road conditions
and requirements.
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Never exceed the gross axle weight rating or the gross vehicle weight
rating. If the allowed axle load or the allowed total weight is exceeded, the
driving characteristics of the vehicle may change, leading to accidents,
injuries and damage to the vehicle.
To w i n g a t r a i l e rTrailer weightsTrailer weights
The trailer weights and drawbar loads approved are selected in intensive
trials according to precisely defined criteria. The approved trailer weights are
valid for vehicles in the EU for maximum speeds of 80 km/h (in certain
circumstances up to 100 km/h). The figu res may be different in other coun-
tries. All data in the official vehicl e documents take precedence over these
data ⇒ . Drawbar load
The
maximum permitted weight exerted by the trailer drawbar on the ball joint
of the towing bracket must not exceed 75 kg.
In the interest of road safety, we recommend that you always tow
approaching the maximum drawbar load. The response of the trailer on the
road will be poor if th e drawbar load is too small.
If the maximum permissible drawbar load cannot be met (e.g. with small,
empty and light-weight single axle trailers or tandem axle trailers with an axle
base of less than 1 metre), at least 4% of the actual trailer weight is a legal
stipulation for a drawbar load.
WARNING
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For safety reasons, you should not drive at speeds above 80 km/h when
towing a trailer. This also applies to countries where higher speeds are
permitted.
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Never exceed the maximum trailer weights or the draw bar loading. If
the permissible axle load or the perm issible total weight is exceeded, the
driving characteristics of the vehicle may change, leading to accidents,
injuries and damage to the vehicle.
WheelsTyre pressure, snow chains, wheel boltsTyre pressures
The sticker with the tyre pressure values can be found on the inside of the
tank flap. The tyre pressure values given there are for cold tyres. The slightly
raised pressures of warm tyres must not be reduced ⇒.
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Technical data277
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Petrol engine 1.4 63 kW (86 bhp)General engine data
Performance figures
Weights
Trailer weightsPower output in kW (bhp)
rpm 63 (86)/ 5000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 132/ 3800
No. of cylinders, capacity in cm
3
4/ 1390
Compression ratio 10,5 ± 0,3
Fuel Premium unleaded 95 RON or regular unleaded 91 RON
a)
a)Slight power lossMaximum speedin km/h 169
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 9,7
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 14,8
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1886
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1366
Gross axle weight, front in kg 940
Gross axle weight, rear in kg 984
Permitted roof load in kg 75
With no brakes, gradients up to 12% 680
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 1000
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Technical data
278Engine oil capacityPetrol engine 1.4 92 kW (125 bhp)General engine data
Performance figures
Weights Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change
2.8 litres
Power output in kW (bhp) rpm 92 (125)/ 5600
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 200/ 1750-4000
No. of cylinders, capacity in cm
3
4/ 1390
Compression ratio 9,7 -0,4
Fuel Premium unleaded 95 RON or regular unleaded 91 RON
a)
a)With a slight power lossMaximum speedin km/h 194
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 6,9
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 10,3
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1959
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1439
Gross axle weight, front in kg 1008
Gross axle weight, rear in kg 987
Permitted roof load in kg 75
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Trailer weights
Engine oil capacity
Petrol engine 1.6l 75 kW (102 bhp)General engine data
Performance figures
With no brakes, gradients up to 12%
710
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 1200
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 3.3 litres
Power output in kW (bhp) rpm 75 (102)/ 5600
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 148/ 3800
No. of cylinders, capacity in cm
3
4/ 1595
Compression ratio 10,5 ± 0,5
Fuel Premium unleaded 95 RON or regular unleaded 91 RON
a)
a)Slight power lossMaximum speedin km/h 181
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in sec. 8,6
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in sec. 12,8
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Technical data
280Weights
Trailer weights
Engine oil capacityPetrol engine 1.8 118 kW (160 bhp)General engine data Gross vehicle weight
in kg 1920
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1395
Gross axle weight, front in kg 967
Gross axle weight, rear in kg 980
Permitted roof load in kg 75
With no brakes, gradients up to 12% 690
With brakes, gradients up to 12% 1200
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.1 litres
Power output in kW (bhp) rpm 118 (160)/5000-6200
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 250/1500-4200
No. of cylinders, capacity in cm
3
4/1798
Compression ratio 9,8 -0,5
Fuel Premium unleaded 95 RON or regular unleaded 91 RON
a)
a)Slight power loss
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