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Operation
Stabilising the vehicle and trailer
c
omb
in
ation
Stabilisation of the vehicle and trailer combi-
nation is
an extension of the electronic sta-
bility control (ESC) and helps, with the assis-
tance of the trajectory control, to reduce trail-
er “snaking”.
Stabilisation of the vehicle and trailer combi-
nation is active when the ESC indicator on
the dash panel remains lit for about two sec-
onds more than the ABS indicator.
Requirements for stabilising the vehi-
cle/trailer combination
●
An original tow hitch is fitted by the manu-
factur
er or a compatible model is retrofitted.
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The ESC is switched on. The warning
lamp on the dash panel is not lit.
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The trailer is connected to the vehicle using
the power socket.
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It travels faster than 60 km/h (37 mph).
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The maximum drawbar load is used.
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The trailer must have a fixed drawbar.
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Trailers with brakes must be equipped with
a mechanical inertia brake.
WARNING
Do not let the extra safety afforded by the
stab
ilisation system tempt you into taking
any risks when driving.
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Adjust
your speed and driving style to visi-
bility, road, traffic and weather conditions.
●
If the road surface is slippery, take care
when accelerating.
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When a system is operating, lift your foot
off the accelerator.
WARNING
It is possible that the combination stabilisa-
tion sy
st
em does not correctly recognised all
driving situations.
●
It is possible that the stabilisation system
does not detect snaking of a light trailer and
thus does not intervene.
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When driving on slippery ground, the trail-
er could jack-knife despite the stabilisation
system.
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Trailers with a high centre of gravity may
even tip over before they start to rock side-
ways.
●
If a trailer is not used and the trailer power
socket is connected (e.g. installation of a bi-
cycle carrier with lights), repeated automatic
braking may occur in extreme driving condi-
tions.
Retrofitting a tow hitch
Fig. 232 Measurements and attachments to
r
etr
ofit
a tow hitch
SEAT recommends visiting a specialised
w
ork
shop t
o retrofit a tow hitch. For example,
244
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