User Manual - Page 284

For IBIZA 2018.

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Driving
Towing bracket device
T
o
wing br
acket device*
Introduction
The towing bracket device fitted to your vehi-
cle, be it f
actory-fitted or a genuine SEAT ac-
cessory, meets all the national technical and
legal requirements for towing.
Your vehicle is fitted with a 13-pin connector
for the electrical connection between the
trailer and the vehicle. If the trailer is equip-
ped with a 7-pin connector you can use the
corresponding adaptor, which is available as
a genuine SEAT accessory.
The maximum authorised towing load is 50
kg.
WARNING
Before each journey, mak
e sure that the
detachable ball joint is properly fitted and
secured in its housing.
If the detachable ball joint is not properly
fitted and secured, do not use it.
Do not use the towing bracket device for
towing if it is damaged or has missing parts.
Do not modify or adapt the towing device
connection.
Never unhook the detachable ball joint
when the trailer is hitched.
CAUTION
Handle the detachable ball joint with care
in order to av
oid damaging the bumper
paintwork.
Note
Towing the vehicle with the detachable ball
joint
››
page 89.
Description
Fig. 251
Towing bracket device support / de-
t
achabl
e ball joint / k
ey.
Depending on the country or version, the
t
o
wing br
acket device's detachable ball joint
is located:
underneath the floor panel of the luggage
compartment.
The ball joint is fitted and removed by hand.
The towing device bracket is supplied with a
key.
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