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Trailer towing 261
Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data
x If the trailer absorbs excessive electric current, the vehicle electronics
may be damaged.
x Never connect the trailer's electric system to the electrical connections of
the rear lights or any other power sources. Only use suitable connections for
providing electric current to the trailer.
Note
Towing a trailer places additional demands on the vehicle. At SEAT, we recom-
mend additional services between the normal inspection intervals if the
vehicle is used frequently for towing a trailer.
Note
In some countries, an additional fire extinguisher is required if the trailer
weight is more than 2500 kg
Electric tow hitch ball
The rotation radius of the tow hitch ball should be free of people, animals and
objects .
The tow hitch is located in the bumper. The electric tow ball is fixed and
cannot be removed.
Releasing and unfolding the tow ball
x Stop the vehicle and apply the electric parking brake.
x Switch the engine off.
x Open the tailgate.
x Press the knob briefly fig. 163. The tow ball is released electronically
and folds out automatically; the button indicator will blink.
x Move the ball joint until it inserts and the button indicator lights.
x Close the tailgate.
x Before hitching the trailer, remove the dust guard from the ball.
x The indicator only lights when the tailgate is open and when a trailer is
not hitched.
Restoring the tow ball to its originally position
x Stop the vehicle and apply the electric parking brake.
x Switch the engine off.
x Remove the trailer and disconnect the cable between the vehicle and
trailer. If necessary, remove the socket adapter.
x Place the dust guard over the ball.
x Open the tailgate.
x Press the knob briefly fig. 163. The tow ball is electronically released;
the indicator blinks.
x Push the tow ball into the bumper until it locks in position and the button
indicator lights.
x Close the tailgate.
Fig. 163 Right-hand side
of the luggage compart-
ment: button to electri-
cally release the tow hitch
ball.
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