User Manual - Page 248

For 2018 SEAT IBIZA.

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Operation
If a towing bracket is to be fitted after the ve-
hic
l
e i
s purchased, this must be completed
according to the instructions of the towing
bracket manufacturer.
The attachment points for the towing bracket
A
are on the lower part of the vehicle.
The di
s
t
ance between the centre of the ball
coupling and the ground should never be
lower than the indicated value, even with a
fully loaded vehicle and including the maxi-
mum drawbar load.
Elevation values for securing the towing
bracket:
Elevation values for securing the towing bracket:
B
65 mm (minimum)
C
350 mm to 420 mm (fully laden vehicle)
D
1,033 mm
E
322 mm
F
338 mm
Fitting a towing bracket
Driving with a trailer involves an extra effort
f
or the
v
ehicle. Therefore, before fitting a
towing bracket, please contact a Technical
Service to check whether your cooling system
needs modification.
The legal requirements in your country
must be observed (e.g. the fitting of a sepa-
rate control lamp).
Certain vehicle components, e.g. the rear
bumper, must be removed and reinstalled.
The towing bracket securing bolts must be
tightened using a torque wrench, and a pow-
er socket must be connected to the vehicle
electrical system. This requires specialised
knowledge and tools.
Figures in the illustration show the eleva-
tion value and the attachment points which
must be considered if you are retrofitting a
towing bracket.
WARNING
The towing brackets should be fitted at a spe-
cia
lised workshop.
If the towing bracket is incorrectly instal-
led, there is a serious danger of accident.
For your own safety, please observe the tow
bracket manufacturer's instructions.
CAUTION
If the pow
er socket is incorrectly installed,
this could cause damage to the vehicle elec-
trical system.
Note
SEAT r
ecommends that the towing hooks
be fitted at a specialised workshop. Consult
your SEAT dealer in case additional modifica-
tions to your vehicle are necessary.
Due to the specific design of the exhaust,
the fitting of a conventional towing hook is
not recommended for some sportier versions.
Plea
se consult your Technical Service.
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