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Trailer mode
Trailer mode
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Take into account country-specific regulations
about driving with a trailer and the use of a
towing bracket.
The vehicle has been developed primarily for
carrying people, although it can also be used
to tow a trailer if fitted with the corresponding
technical equipment. This additional load has
an eect on the useful life, fuel consumption
and vehicle performance and in some cases
can reduce the service intervals.
Driving with a trailer requires more force from
the vehicle, and thus more concentration from
the driver.
In winter, winter tyres should be fitted on both
the vehicle and the trailer.
Maximum vertical load technically permit-
ted on the coupling device
The maximum vertical load technically permit-
ted from the trailer draw bar on the towing
bracket's tow ball is 100 kg.
Vehicles with the Start-Stop system
If the vehicle has a factory-fitted towing
bracket or one that is retrofitted by SEAT, the
Start-Stop system operates as normal. No spe-
cial characteristics need to be taken into ac-
count.
If the system does not recognise the trailer or
the trailer bracket has not been retrofitted by
SEAT, the Start-Stop system must be discon-
nected by pressing the corresponding button
in the lower part of the centre console before
driving with the trailer, and it should remain o
for the rest of the journey›››
.
V
ehicles with driving profile selection
If you are going to be towing a trailer, the use of
the Eco driving profile is not recommended. You
are advised to select another of the available
driving profiles before beginning to drive with a
trailer.
Trailer weight/drawbar load
Never exceed the authorised trailer weight. If
you do not load the trailer up to the maximum
permitted trailer weight, you can then climb
correspondingly steeper slopes.
The maximum trailer weights listed are only ap-
plicable for altitudes up to 1000 m above sea
level. Since higher altitude decreases engine
performance and the ability to climb slopes, the
tow load decreases proportionally. The weight
of the vehicle and trailer combination must be
reduced by 10% for every 1000 m of altitude.
When possible, operate the trailer with the max-
imum authorised drawbar load on the ball
joint of the towing bracket, but do not exceed
the specified limit.
WARNING
Never use the trailer to transport people,
since it w
ould put their life in danger and is
also prohibited.
WARNING
Undue use of the towing bracket may cause
injury and accidents.
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Only use the towing bracket if it is in a per-
f
ect state of repair and is properly secured.
●
Never modify or repair the towing bracket
in any way.
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In order to reduce the danger of injury in
the event of rear-end collisions and to avoid
injury to pedestrians and cyclists when park-
ing the vehicle, cover or remove the tow hook
when you are not using a trailer.
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According to EU regulation 2021_535 it is
not permitted to install a towing device that
completely or partially covers the rear num-
ber plate.
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Never fit a towing bracket “with weight dis-
tribution” or “load compensation”. The vehi-
cle has not been designed for this type of
towing bracket. The towing bracket could fail
and the trailer could be released from the
vehicle.
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