Cupra BORN 2022 - Towing the Vehicle

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Miscellaneous situations
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If the system does not switch on, seek the as-
sistance of specialist personnel.
Removing the jump leads
Before you remove the jump leads, switch
o the dipped beam headlights if they are
switched on.
Only disconnect the jump leads in the or-
der 4 > 3 > 2 > 1 with the drive system
switched on and the engine of the vehicle
supplying the current running, or the elec-
tric vehicle ignition switched on.
Close the battery cover if necessary.
If the drive system cannot be switched on, sus-
pend the process and try again after approx. 1
minute. If the drive system still does not switch
on, seek the assistance of qualied personnel.
WARNING
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Please note the warnings when working in
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The battery providing assistance must have
the same voltage as the at battery (12V)
and approximately the same capacity (see
imprint on battery). Failure to comply could
result in an explosion.
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Never use jump leads when one of the bat-
teries is frozen. Danger of explosion! Even
after the battery has thawed, battery acid
could leak and cause chemical burns. If a
battery freezes, it should be replaced.
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Keep sparks, ames and lighted cigarettes
away from batteries, danger of explosion.
Failure to comply could result in an explo-
sion.
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Observe the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the jump leads.
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Do not connect the negative cable from
the other vehicle directly to the negative ter-
minal of the at battery. The gas emitted
from the battery could be ignited by sparks.
Danger of explosion.
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Never attach the negative cable to fuel sys-
tem components or the brake lines in the
other vehicle.
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The non-insulated parts of the battery
clamps must not be allowed to touch. The
jump lead attached to the positive battery
terminal must not touch metal parts of the
vehicle, this can cause a short circuit.
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Position the jump leads in such a way that
they cannot come into contact with any ro-
tating parts in the front compartment.
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Do not lean on the batteries. This could re-
sult in chemical burns.
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Take into account the instruction manual
of the jump lead manufacturer and the in-
struction manual of the other vehicle.
NOTICE
Immediately go to a specialist workshop and
have the 12volt battery checked.
Towing the vehicle
Introduction
It takes practice to tow a vehicle, especially
when using a tow cable. Both drivers should be
well informed of the special features of towing.
Inexperienced drivers should refrain from tow-
ing.
During towing, make sure at all times that no
inadmissible traction forces or jolts are gener-
ated. On roads without a rm surface there
is always the danger of overloading the attach-
ment parts.
Observe the legal provisions regarding towing.
Towing
Towing means a vehicle pulling another vehicle
that is not in a condition to run.
The vehicle can be towed with a tow bar or
cable.
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The maximum permitted speed is 50km/h
(30 mph).
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The maximum permitted distance is 50km
(30 miles).
Tow cable and tow bar
It is safer for the vehicle to be towed using a
tow bar, avoiding damage to the vehicle. The
tow cable should only be used if a tow bar is
not available.