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Operation
Towing bracket device
T
o
w
ing bracket device*
Introduction
The towing bracket device fitted to your vehi-
cle, be it
factory-fitted or a genuine SEAT ac-
cessory, meets all the national technical and
legal requirements for towing.
Your vehicle is fitted with a 13-pin connector
for the electrical connection between the
trailer and the vehicle. If the trailer is equip-
ped with a 7-pin connector you can use the
corresponding available adaptor that is a
genuine SEAT accessory.
The maximum authorised towing load is
80 kg.
WARNING
●
Befor
e each journey, make sure that the de-
tachable ball joint is properly fitted and se-
cured in its housing.
●
If the detachable ball joint is not properly
fitted and secured, do not use it.
●
Do not use the towing bracket device for
towing if it is damaged or has missing parts.
●
Do not modify or adapt the towing device
connection.
●
Never unhook the detachable ball joint
when the trailer is hitched.
CAUTION
Handle the detachable ball joint with care in
order to av
oid damaging the bumper paint-
work.
Note
Towing the vehicle with the detachable ball
joint ›
›› page 90.
Description
Fig. 219 Towing bracket device support / de-
t
ac
h
able ball joint / key
Depending on the country or version, the
t
o
w
ing bracket device's detachable ball joint
is located:
●
underneath the floor panel of the luggage
compartment.
●
or else on the surface of the floor panel of
the luggage compartment in a bag secured
to the fastening rings.
The ball joint is fitted and removed by hand.
The towing device bracket is supplied with a
key.
Key to ››› Fig. 219
13-pin connector
Safety lug
Hook housing
Hook housing cap
Ball protective cover
Detachable ball
Locking lever
Lock cover
Release bolt
Lock
Locking balls
Key
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
220
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