User Manual - Page 247

For 2018 SEAT ALHAMBRA.

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Towing bracket device
it may be necessary to adjust the cooling sys-
t
em or t
o inc
lude thermal plates. SEAT recom-
mends taking your car in for technical serv-
ice.
In any case, the separation distances must
be observed when fitting a tow hitch. The dis-
tance between the centre of the tow hitch ball
and the road surface Fig. 232
D
must nev-
er be lo
w
er th
an that indicated. This also ap-
plies when the vehicle is fully laden, includ-
ing maximum drawbar load.
Separation distances Fig. 232:
Attachment points.
1,040 mm (41 inches)
74 mm (3 inches)
364 mm (14 inches)
247 mm (10 inches)
596 mm (23 inches)
1,097 mm (43 inches)
1,102 mm (43 inches)
WARNING
Erroneous or unsuitable connection of elec-
tric cab
les may cause anomalies in the vehi-
cle electronics that could result in an acci-
dent with serious consequences.
Never connect the trailer's electric system
to the electrical connections of the rear lights
or any other unsuitable power sources. Only
use suitable connectors to connect a trailer.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Vis
it a specialised workshop if you wish to
retrofit a tow hitch to the vehicle.
WARNING
If the tow hitch is badly fitted or unsuitable,
the tr
ail
er may separate from the vehicle
while driving. This could result in a serious
accident.
Note
Use only tow hitches approved by SEAT for
the vehic
le.
Maximum permitted trailer weights
The instructions in the official vehicle docu-
ments
t
ak
e precedence. All the technical data
provided in this documentation is applicable
to the basic model. The vehicle data label in
the Maintenance Programme or the vehicle
documentation shows which engine is instal-
led in your vehicle.
The figures may be different depending
whether additional equipment is fitted, for
different models and for special vehicles.
WARNING
Exceeding the maximum trailer weight indica-
ted cou
ld cause a serious accident.
Never exceed the indicated trailer weight.
CAUTION
Exceeding the maximum trailer weight indica-
ted cou
ld cause damage to the vehicle.
Never exceed the indicated trailer weight.
Gross combined vehicle weight rating
The instructions in the official vehicle docu-
ments tak
e precedence. All the technical data
provided in this documentation is applicable
to the basic model. The vehicle data label in
the Maintenance Programme or the vehicle
documentation shows which engine is instal-
led in your vehicle.
The figures may be different depending
whether additional equipment is fitted, for
different models and for special vehicles.
The maximum combined weights listed are
only applicable for altitudes up to 1000 m
above sea level. The weight of the car and
trailer must be reduced by about 10% for ev-
ery further 1000 m (or part thereof).
WARNING
Exceeding the maximum weight indicated
coul
d cause a serious accident.
Never exceed the gross combined weight
rating.
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