2008 Seat Exeo tow

If and when
274To w i n g a n d t o w - s t a r t i n gTo w - s t a r t i n g
The use of jump leads is preferable to tow-starting.We recommend that you do not t o w - s t a r t yo u r v e h i c l e . J u m p - s ta r t i n g
is preferable ⇒page 271.
However, if your vehicle has to be tow-started:
– Engage the 2
nd or the 3
rd gear.
– Keep the clutch pressed down.
– Switch the ignition on.
– 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.
CommentsPlease observe the following points if you use a tow-rope:
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
– Drive slowly at first until the tow-rope is taut. Then accelerate gradually.
– Begin and change gears cautiously. If you are driving an auto- matic vehicle, accelerate gently.
– Remember that the brake servo and power steering are not working in the vehicle you are towing. Brake earlier than you
would normally, but with a more gentle pressure on the brake.
Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle
– Ensure that the tow-rope remains taut at all times when towing.Tow-rope or tow-bar
It is easier and safer to tow a vehicle with a tow-bar. You should only use a
tow-rope if you do not have a tow-bar.
A tow-rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the loading on both vehicles.
It is advisable to use a tow-rope made of synthetic fibre or similarly elastic
material.
Attach the tow-rope or the tow-bar only to the towing eyes provided or a
towing bracket.
Driving style
Towing requires some experience, espec ially when using a tow-rope. Both
drivers should be familiar with the te chnique required for towing. Inexperi-
enced drivers should not attempt to tow-start or tow away another vehicle.
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Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
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 indicators, 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.
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.
•
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 ⇒page 274, “Tow-starting”.
Front towing eyeFitting the towing eye
– Take the towing ring from the onboard tool set.
– 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.
– Bolt the eye to its limit to the left, in the direction of the arrow
⇒ fig. 226Rear towing eyeThere is a towing eye at the rear on the right below the rear bumper.
Fig. 226 Fitting the
towing eye to front rear of
the vehicle
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General notes on the technical data
280WeightsKerb 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
•
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.
•
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
•
For safety reasons, do not exceed the 80 km/h limit. This is also valid in
countries where higher speeds are permitted.
•
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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Index291
Index
AAccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Air conditioner 2C-Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Solar-powered blower/solar roof . . . . . . . . 161
Air duct Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251, 258
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250, 257
Air purity sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Airbag Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Airbag covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Alternator Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Ambient temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Anti-freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Anti-lock brake system How it works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Anti-puncture tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Interior monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Aquaplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Armrest Storage compartment in front armrest . . . . 138
Armrests Adjusting the front armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Ashtray Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Athermic windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Auto-check system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Automatic car wash tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Automatic gearbox Safety interlock for ignition key . . . . . . . . . 163
Automatic headlight control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
BBackground lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Battery voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Disconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Long periods of non-use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223, 224
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Winter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223, 224 Belt tension device
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Belt tension devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Bicycle rack Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Biodiesel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Brake system Brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Brake assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Worn brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Braking distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Bulb change general notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
CCar keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
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Index
298Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Tow starting
Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186, 274 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Notes on towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186, 187
Removable towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Technical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Towing bracket, fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Towing eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Towing eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Traction control system How the system works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Trailer weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Trip recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Type plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Tyre Mobility System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Tyre mobility system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66, 89, 227 Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Tyre pressure monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Tyre pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Tyre repair kit Tyre Mobility System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Tyres and wheels Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Tyres service life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Tyres tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Tyres with directional tread pattern . . . . . . . . . 227
UUnderbody maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202VVehicle data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Vehicle Maintenance
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Vehicle modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Vehicle paintwork Products for vehicle maintenance . . . . . . . 197
Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Vehicle washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Ventilation slits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17WWarning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Warning lamps Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Electronic differential lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Electronic stabilisation programme . . . . . . . 68
Engine management (EPC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Exhaust emission control system . . . . . . . . 66 Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Red symbols in central display . . . . . . . . . . 76
Seat belt warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Yellow symbols in central display . . . . . . . . 78
Warning lamps - overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Washing by hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Washing with high pressure cleaners . . . . . . . 199
Wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227, 280 Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Why assume the correct sitting position? . . . . . 28
Why should head restraints be correctly adjusted? 13
Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 28
Why wear seatbelts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Windows Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Windscreen washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Windscreen wiper blades Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Changing blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Rain sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Washer jets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Winter Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Winter conditions Defrost function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
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