User Manual - Page 239

For 2018 SEAT IBIZA.

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Towing bracket device
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 adaptor, which is available as
a genuine SEAT accessory.
The maximum authorised towing load is 50
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 102.
Description
Fig. 213 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.
The ball joint is fitted and removed by hand.
The towing device bracket is supplied with a
key.
Key to ›› Fig. 213
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
Note
Contact an Authorised Service Partner if you
lose y
our key.
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