Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
Driving
Retrofitting a towing bracket*
Fig. 264
Attachment points for towing bracket.
If a towing bracket is to be fitted after the ve-
hicl
e is pur
chased, this must be compl
eted
according to the instructions of the towing
bracket manufacturer.
The attachment points for the towing bracket
A
are on the lower part of the vehicle.
The dist
ance betw
een the centr
e of the ball
coupling and the ground should never be
lower than the indicated value, even with a
fully loaded vehicle and including the maxi-
mum drawbar load.
Elevation values for securing the towing brack-
et:
B
65 mm (minimum)
C
350 mm to 420 mm (fully laden vehi-
cle)
D
1,033 mm
E
322 mm
F
338 mm
Fitting a towing bracket
●
Driving with a trailer involves an extra effort
f
or the v
ehicl
e. Therefore, before fitting a tow-
ing bracket, please contact a Technical Serv-
ice to check whether your cooling system
needs modification.
●
The legal requirements in your country
must be observed (e.g. the fitting of a sepa-
rate control lamp).
●
Certain vehicle components, e.g. the rear
bumper, must be removed and reinstalled.
The towing bracket securing bolts must be
tightened using a torque wrench, and a pow-
er socket must be connected to the vehicle
electrical system. This requires specialised
knowledge and tools.
●
Figures in the illustration show the elevation
value and the attachment points which must
be considered if you are retrofitting a towing
bracket.
WARNING
The towing brackets should be fitted at a
specialised workshop.
●
If the t
owing bracket is incorrectly instal-
led, there is a serious danger of accident.
●
For your own safety, please observe the
tow bracket manufacturer's instructions.
CAUTION
●
If the power sock
et is incorrectly instal-
led, this could cause damage to the vehicle
electrical system.
Note
●
SEAT recommends that the to
wing hooks
be fitted at a specialised workshop. Con-
sult your SEAT dealer in case additional
modifications to your vehicle are necessa-
ry.
●
Due to the specific design of the exhaust,
the fitting of a conventional towing hook is
not recommended for some sportier ver-
sions. Please consult your Technical Serv-
ice.
292
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...