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Towing bracket device
Retrofitting a tow hitch
Fig. 282
Measurements and attachments to
r
etr
ofit a t
ow hitch
SEAT recommends visiting a specialised
w
orkshop t
o r
etrofit a tow hitch. For example,
it may be necessary to adjust the cooling
system or to include thermal plates. SEAT
recommends taking your car in for technical
service.
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. 282
D
must
ne
v
er be l
ower than that indicated. This also
applies when the vehicle is fully laden, in-
cluding maximum drawbar load.
Separation distances
›››
Fig. 282:
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
electric cables may cause anomalies in the
v
ehicle electronics that could result in an
accident with serious consequences.
●
Never connect the trailer's electric sys-
tem 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
●
Visit a specialised workshop if you wish to
r
etrofit a tow hitch to the vehicle.
WARNING
If the tow hitch is badly fitted or unsuitable,
the tr
ailer may separ
ate from the vehicle
while driving. This could result in a serious
accident.
Note
Use only tow hitches approved by SEAT for
the vehicle
.
Maximum permitted trailer weights
The instructions in the official vehicle docu-
ments t
ak
e pr
ecedence. All the technical da-
ta provided in this documentation is applica-
ble 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 dif-
ferent models and for special vehicles.
WARNING
Exceeding the maximum trailer weight indi-
cated could cause a serious accident.
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