towing Seat Ateca 2017 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
The e s
sentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Exterior view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Exterior view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Interior view (left-hand drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Interior view (right-hand drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
How it works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Unlocking and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Starting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Lights and visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Easy Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Driver information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Driving data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Gearbox lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Fluid Level control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Action in the event of a puncture . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Emergency towing of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 57
How to jump start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Changing the wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Safe driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Safety first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Advice about driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Correct position for passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Seat belts
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Why wear a seat belt? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
How to properly adjust your seatbelt . . . . . . . . 71
Seat belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Airbag safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Deactivating airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Transporting children safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Safety for children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Self-help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Vehicle tool kit, anti-puncture kit* . . . . . . . . . . 83
Tyre repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Manual unlocking/locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Changing the windscreen wiper blades . . . . . . 85
Tow-starting and towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Fuses and bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Change the front bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Change the rear bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Controls and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
General instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Instruments and warning/control lamps . . . . . 102
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Introduction to the Easy Connect system* . . . . 108
System settings (CAR)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Communications and multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Steering wheel controls* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Opening and closing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Rear lid (luggage compartment) . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Sunroof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Lights and visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Windscreen wiper and window wiper sys-
tems
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Seats and head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Adjusting the seats and headrests . . . . . . . . . . 143
Seat functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Transport and practical equipment . . . . . . . . . 147
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Storing objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Roof carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Heating, ventilation and cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Auxiliary heater (additional heater) . . . . . . . . . 161
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Start and stop the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Braking and parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Automatic gearbox/DSG automatic gear-
box*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Run-in and economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Engine management and exhaust gas purifica-
tion sys
tem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Driver assistance systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Start-Stop System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Auto Hold Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 3

Table of Contents
Adaptive Cruise Control ACC* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Front Assist system including City emergency
br ak
ing and pedestrian monitoring* . . . . . . . . 207
Lane Assist system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Traffic Jam Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Emergency Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Blind spot detector (BSD) with parking assis-
tanc
e (RCTA)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
SEAT Drive Profile* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Traffic sign detection system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Fatigue detection (break recommendation)* . . 231
Park Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Parking System Plus (ParkPilot)* . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Parking aid (ParkPilot)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Area View* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Rear Assist (Rear View Camera)* . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Towing bracket device* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Trailer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Accessories and modifications to the vehi-
cl
e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Vehicle exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Caring for the vehicle interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Intelligent technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Electromechanical steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Four-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Checking and refilling levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Exhaust purification system for vehicles with
diesel
engines (AdBlue ®
) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Wheels
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Tyre monitoring systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Temporary spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Winter service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Information on fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Trailer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Engine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
4

The essentials
 Fr ont fog lights:
mo ve the switch to the
first position, from positions  ,  or .
 Rear fog light: move the switch completely
from positions ,  or  .
● Switching off fog lights: Push the switch or
turn it
to the  position.

››› in Side light and dipped beam head-
light on page 131
››› page 131 Turn signal and main beam lever
Fig. 36
Turn signal and main beam lever More the lever to the required position:
Right t

urn signal: Right-hand parking
light (ignition switched off).
1 Left turn signal: Left-hand parking light
(ignition sw
it

ched off).
Main beam switched on: Control lamp 
lit up on the instrument panel.
Headlight flasher: lit up when the lever is
pushed. Control lamp  lit up.
Lever all the way down to switch it off.

››› in Turn signal and main beam lever
on page 132
››› page 131 Hazard warning lights
Fig. 37
Dash panel: switch for hazard warn-
in g lights. Switched on, for example:
●
When approaching a traffic jam
2 3
4 ●
In an emer g

ency
● The vehicle has broken down
● When towing or being towed

››› in Hazard warning lights  on
page 136
››› page 135 Interior lights
Fig. 38
Detail of headliner: front interior light-
in g.
KnobFunction 
Switches interior lights off.

Switches interior lights on.
24

The essentialsMenuFunction
Audio
Station display on the radio.
Track name on the CD.
Track name in Media mode
››› Booklet Ra-
dio or ››› Booklet Navigation system.
Tele-
phoneInformation and possible configurations
of the mobile phone preinstallation
››› Booklet Radio or ››› Booklet Navigation
system.
Vehicle
statusDisplay of the current warning or informa-
tion texts and other system components,
depending on the equipment
››› page 108. Outside temperature display
When the outside temperature is below +4°C
(+39°F), the “ic
e c

rystal” symbol (warning of
risk of freezing) is also displayed. At first, this
symbol flashes and then it remains lit until
the outside temperature rises above +6°C
(+43°F) ››› in Indications on the display on
p ag

e 105.
When the vehicle is at a standstill or when
travelling at very low speeds, the tempera-
ture displayed may be higher than the true
outside temperature as a result of the heat
produced by the engine.
The temperatures measured range from
-40°C to +50°C (-40°F to +122°F). Gear-change indicator
Fig. 45
Instrument panel: gear-change indica-
t or (m

anual gearbox). A gear change will be recommended if the
g
e

ar you are in is not the most economical
choice. If no gear-change is recommended, it
means that you are already in the most eco-
nomical gear.
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
The following display symbols ››› Fig. 45
mean:
●  Ch an
ge to a higher gear: the suggested
gear appears to the right of the current gear
when a higher gear is recommended .
●  Chan
ge to a lower gear: the suggested
gear appears to the left of the current gear
when a lower gear is recommended .
The gear recommendation may occasionally
skip a gear (2nd  4th). Vehicles with an automatic gearbox*
The di
s

play is only visible in tiptronic mode
›››  page 179.
The following display symbols mean:
●  Shif tin
g up a gear
●  Shiftin
g down a gear CAUTION
The gear-change indicator is intended to help
s av

e fuel, but it is not intended to recom-
mend the right gear for all driving situations.
In certain situations, only the driver can
choose the correct gear (for instance when
overtaking, driving up a steep gradient or
towing a trailer). Note
The display disappears from the instrument
p anel

when you press the clutch pedal. 31

The essentials
● Rep
lace the cover again or close the fuse
box lid.
Bulbs Bu
lbs (12 V)
Light source used for each function
Halogen headlightsType
Daytime running light/side
lightLED (it cannot be re-
placed)
Dipped beam headlightsH7 LL
Main beam headlightsH7 LL
Turn signalPY21W
Full-LED main headlights
No bulbs may be replaced. All functions are with LEDs
Front fog lightType
Fog/cornering lights*H8
Rear lightsType
Brake light/tail lightP21W LL
Side lightsP21W LL
Turn signalPY21W LL
Rear lightsType
Retro fog lightP21W LL
Reverse lightsW16W
LED rear lightsType
Turn signalPY21W LL
Reverse lightsW16W
The remaining functions work with LEDs 
›››
page 93 Action in the event of a punc-
t
ur

e
What to do first ●
Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface
and in a s af

e place as far away from traffic as
possible.
● Apply the handbrake.
● Switch on the hazard warning lights.
● Manual gearbox: select
the 1st gear.
● Automatic gearbox: Mov
e the selector lever
to position P.
● If you are towing a trailer, unhitch it from
your
vehicle. ●
Have the
vehicle tool kit ›››
 page 83
and the spare wheel* ready
›››  page 298.
● Observe the applicable legislation for each
cou
ntry (reflective vest, warning triangles,
etc.).
● All occupants should leave the vehicle and
wait
in a safe place (for instance behind the
roadside crash barrier). WARNING
● Alw

ays observe the above steps and pro-
tect yourself and other road users.
● If you change the wheel on a slope, block
the wheel on the op
posite side of the car with
a stone or similar to prevent the vehicle from
moving. 52

The essentials
Check that they are correctly seated after
driv in
g for a few yards; correct the position if
necessary, in accordance with the manufac-
turer's fitting instructions. Keep your speed
below 50 km/h (30 mph).
If there is a danger of being trapped despite
having mounted the chains, it is best to disa-
ble the driving wheels (ASR) in the ESC
›››  page 174, Switching on/off the ESC
and ASR.
Snow chains will improve braking ability as
well as traction in winter conditions.
For technical reasons snow chains may only
be used with the following wheel rim/tyre
combination.
215/60 R16Chains with links of maximum 15 mm
215/55 R17Chains with links of maximum 15 mm
215/50 R18Chains with links of maximum 15 mm
Other dimensions do not allow chains Remove any central wheel trims and the rim
rin
g bef

ore fitting snow chains.
Remove the chains when roads are free of
snow. Driving characteristics worsen, and the
wheels become damaged quickly and may
even be rendered unusable. Emergency towing of the vehi-
cl

e
Towing Fig. 74
Right side of the front bumper: tow-
line anc hor

age screwed in. Fig. 75
Right side of the rear bumper: towline
anc hor

age screwed in. Towline anchorages
Att
ac

h the bar or rope to the towline ancho-
rages.
The towline anchorages are located under
the floor panel in the luggage compartment,
next to the vehicle tools ›››
 page 83.
Screw the towline anchorage into the screw
connection ››› Fig. 74 o ››› Fig. 75 and tighten
it with the wheel brace.
Tow rope or tow bar
The tow bar offers increased safety and a
lower risk of damage.
The tow rope is recommended when there is
no tow bar. It must be elastic so that it does
not damage the vehicle.
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
● The tow rope must be taut before you drive
off.
● R

elease the clutch very carefully when start-
ing the
vehicle (manual gearbox), or acceler-
ate gently (automatic gearbox).
Driving style
Towing requires some experience, especially
when using a tow rope. Both drivers should
realise how difficult it is to tow a vehicle. In-
experienced drivers should not attempt to
tow. » 57

The essentials
Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle
and t ak
e care to avoid jerking the tow rope.
When towing on an unpaved road, there is al-
ways a risk of overloading and damaging the
anchorage points.
Switch on the ignition so that the turn sig-
nals, windscreen wipers and windscreen
washer can work. Ensure that the steering
wheel is unlocked and moves freely.
Place the gear lever in neutral on vehicles
with a manual gearbox. With an automatic
gearbox, place the lever in N.
To brake, press the brake pedal firmly. The
brake servo does not work when the engine
is switched off.
The power steering only works when the igni-
tion is switched on and the vehicle is moving,
provided that the battery is sufficiently charg-
ed. Otherwise, it will need more force.
Ensure that the tow rope remains taut at all
times.

››› in Introduction on page 86
››› page 86 Tow-starting
If the engine will not start, first try starting it
u
s

ing the battery of another vehicle
››› page 58. You should only attempt to tow-
start a vehicle if charging the battery does
not work. This is done by leveraging wheel
movement.
When tow-starting a vehicle with a petrol en-
gine, do not tow it more than a short dis-
tance, otherwise unburned fuel can enter the
catalytic converter.
● Engage 2nd or 3rd gear before moving off.
● Press the clutch and hold the pedal down.
● Switch the ignition on.
● Once both vehicles are moving, release the
c lut

ch.
● As soon as the engine has started, press
the clut
ch and move the gear lever to neutral.
How to jump start Jump le
ads The jump lead must have a sufficient wire
c
r

oss section.
If the engine fails to start because of a dis-
charged battery, the battery can be connec-
ted to the battery of another vehicle to start
the engine. Jump leads must comply with standard
DIN
72553 (see cab
le manufacturer's instruc-
tions). The wire cross section must be at least
25 mm 2
for petrol engines and at least
35 mm 2
for diesel engines. Note
● The v

ehicles must not touch each other,
otherwise electricity could flow as soon as
the positive terminals are connected.
● The discharged battery must be properly
connect
ed to the on-board network.58

Self-help
Emergencies
Self -help
V
ehicle tool kit, anti-puncture kit* The tools and anti-puncture kit* are stored
u
nder the floor p

anel in the luggage compart-
ment.
To access the vehicle tools:
– Lift up the floor surface by the plastic han-
dl e u

ntil it is fastened to the tabs on both
sides.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the an-
ti-puncture kit* is located under the floor
panel in the luggage compartment.
The tool kit includes:
● Jack*
● Wire hook for pulling off the wheel cov-
er*/wheel bo
lt cap clip.
● Box spanner for wheel bolts*
● Towline anchorage
● Adapter for the anti-theft wheel bolts*
● Towing bracket device
Some of the it
ems listed are only provided in
certain model versions, or are optional ex-
tras. Note
The jack does not generally require any main-
t en

ance. If required, it should be greased us-
ing universal type grease. Tyre repair
TM S

(Tyre Mobility System)* Read the additional information carefully
› ›

›  page 53
The Anti-puncture kit* (Tyre Mobility System)
will reliably seal punctures caused by the
penetration of a foreign body of up to about
4 mm in diameter. Do not remove foreign ob-
jects, e.g. screws or nails, from the tyre.
After inserting the sealant residue in the tyre,
you must again check the tyre pressure about
10 minutes after starting the engine.
You should only use the tyre mobility set if
the vehicle is parked in a safe place, you are
familiar with the procedure and you have the
necessary tyre mobility set! Otherwise, you
should seek professional assistance.
Do not use the tyre sealant in the following
cases:
● If the wheel rim has been damaged.
● In outside temperatures below -20°C (-4°F). ●
In the ev ent

of cuts or perforations in the
tyre greater than 4 mm.
● If you have been driving with very low pres-
sur
e or a completely flat tyre.
● If the sealant bottle has passed its use by
dat
e. WARNING
Using the tyre mobility system can be dan-
g er

ous, especially when filling the tyre at the
roadside. Please observe the following rules
to minimise the risk of injury:
● Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible.
Park
it at a safe distance from surrounding
traffic to fill the tyre.
● Ensure the ground on which you park is flat
and solid.
● A

ll passengers and particularly children
mus
t keep a safe distance from the work area.
● Turn on the hazard warning lights to warn
other ro
ad users.
● Use the tyre mobility system only if you are
fami
liar with the necessary procedures. Oth-
erwise, you should seek professional assis-
tance.
● The tyre mobility set is intended for tempo-
rar
y emergency use only until you can reach
the nearest specialised workshop.
● Replace the repaired tyre with the tyre mo-
bi

lity set as soon as possible. » 83
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety

Emergencies
they should be changed if they are damaged,
or c l
eaned if they are dirty ››› .
Dam ag
ed wiper blades should be replaced
immediately. These are available from quali-
fied workshops. WARNING
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility
and inc r

ease the risk of accident and serious
injury.
● Always replace damaged or worn blades or
bl

ades which do not clean the windscreen
correctly. CAUTION
● Dam ag

ed or dirty windscreen wipers could
scratch the glass.
● If products containing solvents, rough
spon
ges or sharp objects are used to clean
the blades, the graphite layer will be dam-
aged.
● Never use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint
thinner or simi
lar products to clean the win-
dows.
● In icy conditions, always check that the
wiper b
lades are not frozen to the glass be-
fore using the wipers. In cold weather, it may
help to leave the vehicle parked with the wip-
ers in service position ›››
 page 60. CAUTION
● To pr

event damage to the bonnet and the
wiper arms, only leave them in the service
position.
● Before driving, always lower the wiper
arms. Tow-starting and towing
Intr oduction Tow-starting me
an

s starting the engine of
the vehicle while another pulls it.
Towing means one vehicle pulling another
that is not roadworthy.
Always consider the legal provisions relating
to tow-starting and towing.
For technical reasons, towing a vehicle with a
discharged battery is not allowed. The jump
start should be used instead ›››
 page 58.
If the vehicle comes with the Keyless Access
system, towing is only allowed with the igni-
tion on!
The vehicle battery drains if the vehicle is
towed with the engine switched off and the
ignition connected. Depending on the battery
charge status, the drop in voltage may be so
large, even after just a few minutes, that no
electrical device in the vehicle may work e.g. the hazard warning lights. In vehicles with
the Keyl

ess Access system, the steering
wheel could lock ››› .
WARNING
A vehicle with no power should never be tow-
ed.
● During towing, never switch off the ignition
w ith the s

tarter button. Otherwise, the elec-
tronic lock of the steering column could sud-
denly get blocked and it would be impossible
to steer the vehicle. This could cause an acci-
dent, serious injury and loss of control of the
vehicle.
● If during towing the vehicle runs out of
pow
er, stop towing immediately and request
the assistance of specialist personnel. WARNING
Vehicle handling and braking capacity
c h

ange considerably during towing. Please
observe the following instructions to mini-
mise the risk of serious accidents and injury:
● As the driver of the vehicle being towed:
– You shou

ld depress the brake much hard-
er as the brake servo does not operate.
Pay the utmost attention to avoid crash-
ing into the towing vehicle.
– More strength is required at the steering
wheel as the power steering does not op-
erate when the engine is switched off.
● As the driver of the towing vehicle: 86

Self-help
–
Ac
celerate with particular care and cau-
tion.
– Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
– Brake earlier than usual and more
smoothly. CAUTION
● To av

oid damaging the vehicle, for example
the paint, remove and replace the lid and
towing eye carefully.
● Unburnt fuel could enter the catalytic con-
ver
ter and damage it during towing. Indications for tow-starting
Vehicle's should not generally be tow-star-
t
ed.

The jump start should be used instead
›››  page 58.
For technical reasons, towing the following
vehicles is not allowed:
● Vehicles with an automatic gearbox.
● If the vehicle battery is discharged, be-
cau
se in vehicles with the Keyless Access
locking and ignition system the steering re-
mains locked and the electronic parking
brake cannot be deactivated nor can the elec-
tronic lock of the steering column be re-
leased if they are activated. ●
If the b
attery is flat, it is possible that the
engine control units may not operate correct-
ly.
However, if the vehicle must absolutely be
tow-started (in the case of manual gearbox-
es):
● Engage the 2nd or 3rd gear.
● Keep the clutch pressed down.
● Switch on the ignition and the hazard warn-
ing lights.
● Onc

e both vehicles are moving, release the
clut
ch.
● Once the engine starts, press the clutch
and disen
gage the gear to avoid colliding
with the towing vehicle. CAUTION
When tow-starting, unburnt fuel could enter
the c at

alytic converter and damage it. Note
The vehicle can only be tow-started if the
el ectr

onic parking brake and, if appropriate,
the electronic lock of the steering column are
deactivated. If the vehicle has no power sup-
ply or there is an electric system fault, the
engine must be tow-started to deactivate the
electronic parking brake and the electronic
lock of the steering column. Indications for towing
Tow rope or tow bar
It
i

s safer for the vehicle to be towed using a
tow bar, avoiding damage to the vehicle. A
tow rope should only be used if a tow bar is
not available.
A tow rope should be slightly elastic to avoid
damage to both vehicles. It is advisable to
use a tow rope made of synthetic fibre or sim-
ilarly elastic material.
Only attach the tow rope or the tow bar to the
towing eyes provided or a towing bracket.
If the vehicle is factory-equipped with a tow-
ing bracket, it is only allowed to tow with a
tow bar if this has been specially designed to
be installed with a tow hitch ›››
page 257.
When the vehicle needs to be towed:
Check whether the vehicle may be towed
››› page 88, Cases where towing a vehicle
is not allowed .
● Switch the ignition on.
● Put the gearbox lever in neutral or the se-
l ect

or lever in the N position ›››
page 176.
● Do not allow the vehicle to be towed at
speed
s of over 50 km/h (30 mph).
● Do not allow the vehicle to be towed at
s peed

s of over 50 km. »
87
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety