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Storing objects
WARNING
If the towing bracket is badly fitt
ed or unsuit-
able, the trailer may separate from the ve-
hicle while driving. This could cause serious
accidents and fatal injuries.
Note
●
According to regulation EU2021_535 it is
not permitt
ed to install a towing device that
cannot be removed or retracted.
●
Only use towing brackets that have been
approved by SEAT for the model in question.
●
In some versions, the fitting of a conven-
tional towing hook solution is not recommen-
ded. Please consult your Technical Service.
Towing device
Fitting the r
emovable tow hitch
Fig.152 Ov
erview: removable tow hitch.
1
Spherical head
2
Locking balls
3
Locking mechanism (ball)
4
Centring guides
5
Stem
6
Key
7
Key slot cover
8
Thumbwheel
9
Green mark on the tow hitch
10
Red mark on the thumbwheel
The removable tow hitch is located in the lug-
gage compartment, either in a side st
orage
compartment or under the floor.
First step: preparations
1. Before using the removable tow hitch, note
the number engraved on the key ›››Fig.152
6
in case it is necessary to make a dupli-
cat
e.
2. Remove the cover from the tow hitch hous-
ing, located underneath the rear bumper
and store it in the vehicle.
3. From the top right side, move the trailer
socket as far as possible towards the lower
left side. This makes the towbar housing ac-
cessible.
4. Check that the housing, the thumbwheel
›››Fig.152
8
, the stem
5
and the locking
ball
s
2
of the tow hitch are clean and in
good condition. Cl
ean them if necessary.
Step 2: Check that the tow hitch is pre-ten-
sioned
The tow hitch must be pre-tensioned before it
can be installed correctly.
The following conditions must be met:
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