Cupra BORN 2024 - Page 295

Miscellaneous situations
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Towing the vehicle
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The power supply of the on-board 12-volt
electrical system cannot be guaranteed.
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The 12-volt battery is discharged. The steer-
ing remains locked and, if applicable, the park-
ing brake cannot be released and the elec-
tronic steering column lock cannot be released
if they are engaged.
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The indicator on the instrument cluster dis-
play is not working properly.
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It is not possible to set the gears to neutral
(N).
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There is no guarantee that the wheels will
turn smoothly or that the steering will work af-
ter an accident.
If the vehicle cannot be towed on its wheels for
any of the reasons mentioned above, request
assistance from specialised personnel and, if
necessary, have the vehicle transported with-
out the wheels touching the ground. Inform
the people involved in the towing process, es-
pecially the organising centre and the carrier,
that it is an electric vehicle.
Towing
Preliminary steps
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Secure the tow cable or tow bar using only
the attachment points provided for this pur-
pose ›››
. Depending on the equipment,
these points may be a towing device or a tow-
ing eye.
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Make sure the tow cable is not twisted. Oth-
erwise the towing eye could unscrew during
towing.
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Switch on the ignition and the hazard warn-
ing lights of both vehicles. If necessary, take
into account other dierent provisions that
may exist in this regard.
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Take into account the instructions on towing
provided in the instruction manual of the other
vehicle.
Towing vehicle (lead)
The vehicle is not suitable for towing other ve-
hicles.
Towed vehicle (following)
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Make sure the ignition is switched on so that
the steering wheel does not lock and so that, if
necessary, you can use the turn signals and the
windscreen wiper.
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The brake servo and the power steering only
works with the drive system connected. Other-
wise, you will have to depress the brake pedal
considerably harder and more force will be
needed to turn the steering wheel.
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Make sure the tow cable is always taut.
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Select the N gear position.
If the conditions for towing are not met,
the vehicle can be towed or pushed on all
four wheels in emergency situations. However,
towing is only permitted at walking speed
and a maximum of 100 m to the tow truck
››› .
WARNING
If the vehicle is towed despite the message
“Towing damages the electrical system. Man-
ual!” being shown on the instrument cluster
display, vibrations can occur in the traction
system and the rear wheels may lock, espe-
cially if the road is wet or icy. Wheel locking
can lead to loss of control of the vehicle, ac-
cidents and serious injury.
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If the message “Towing damages the elec-
trical system. ”Manual! is shown on the in-
strument cluster, only tow the vehicle in
emergency situations, at walking speed and
for a maximum of 100 m.
WARNING
Never attach the tow rope or tow bar to axle
or running gear components. They could be
damaged, resulting in an accident and seri-
ous injury.
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Seek specialist assistance and, if applica-
ble, have the vehicle transported on a tow
truck.