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Driving
SEAT recommends that towing brackets be
r
etr
ofitted at a specialised workshop. For ex-
ample, it may very well be necessary to ad-
just the cooling system or mount thermal pro-
tection plates. SEAT recommends visiting a
SEAT dealership for this.
If a towing bracket is retrofitted, the distance
specifications should always be kept in mind.
The distance between the centre of the ball
head and the road
›››
Fig. 178
C
must never
be l
ess than that indicat
ed. This also applies
when the vehicle is fully loaded, including the
technically permissible maximum vertical
load on the coupling device.
Distance specifications
›››
Fig. 178:
Attachment points (lower part of the vehi-
cle)
65 mm (minimum)
350 mm to 420 mm (fully laden vehicle)
1,033 mm
322 mm
338 mm
WARNING
If the cables are improperly or incorrectly
connected, this may l
ead to malfunctions
in the entire vehicle electronic system, as
well as to accidents and serious injuries.
●
Never connect the trailer's electric sys-
tem to the electrical connections of the tail
A
B
C
D
E
F
lights or any other unsuitable power sour-
ces. Only use suitabl
e connectors to con-
nect the trailer.
●
The towing bracket should be retrofitted
only at a specialised workshop.
WARNING
If the towing bracket is badly fitted or un-
suit
abl
e, the trailer may separate from the
vehicle while driving. This could cause seri-
ous accidents and fatal injuries.
Note
●
Only use to
wing brackets that have been
approved by SEAT for the model in ques-
tion.
●
In some versions, the fitting of a conven-
tional towing hook solution is not recom-
mended. Please consult your Technical
Service.
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