WARNING
If the towing bracket has been retrotted by
a non-CUPRA workshop, the Start-Stop sys-
tem must be disconnected manually when-
ever driving with a trailer. Otherwise the
brake system could be damaged and could
consequently cause a serious accident or in-
jury.
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Always disconnect the Start-Stop system
manually when using a towing bracket that
has not been tted by a CUPRA workshop.
Note
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Before hitching or unhitching a trailer,
always deactivate the anti-theft alarm
›››page106. Otherwise, the tilt sensor
could cause the alarm to go o.
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Do not drive with a trailer for the engine's
rst 1000km ›››page163.
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CUPRA recommends that, if possible, the
tow hook be removed or covered when it
is not going to be used. In the event of a
rear-end collision, the damage to the vehicle
could be greater if the tow hook is tted.
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Some retrotted towing brackets cover the
rear towing eye. In these cases, the towing
eye should not be used for tow-starting or
for towing other vehicles. For this reason, if
the vehicle has been retrotted with a towing
bracket, always keep the tow hook in the ve-
hicle when you remove it.
Technical requirements
Vehicles that are factory-equipped with a tow-
ing bracket full all the technical and legal re-
quirements for driving with a trailer.
If the vehicle is retrotted with a tow bracket,
only a bracket that is authorised for the maxi-
mum authorised load of the trailer that is to
be towed may be tted. The towing bracket
must be suitable for the vehicle and the trailer
and must be properly secured to the vehicle's
chassis. Only use a towing bracket that has
been authorised by CUPRA for this vehicle. Al-
ways check and take into account the towing
bracket manufacturer's instructions.
Towing bracket tted on the bumper
Never t a towing bracket to the bumper or to
the area where the bumper is mounted. The
towing bracket should not impair the bumper's
function. Do not make modications or repairs
to the exhaust system or the brake system.
Make regular checks to ensure that the towing
bracket is secure.
Engine cooling system
Driving with a trailer increases the load on
the engine and cooling system. The cooling
system should have suicient coolant and be
prepared for the additional eort involved in
driving with a trailer.
Trailer brakes
If the trailer has its own brake system, please
take the relevant legal requirements into ac-
count. Never connect the trailer's brake system
to the vehicle's brake system.
Tow cable
Always use a cable between the vehicle and
the trailer ›››page323.
Trailer tail lights
The trailer's rear lights should comply with the
statutory safety regulations ›››page323.
Never connect the trailer's rear lights directly
to the vehicle's electric system. If you are not
sure that the trailer's electrical connection is
correct, have it checked by a specialised work-
shop. To do so, CUPRA recommends going to a
specialised CUPRA dealer or any SEAT dealer-
ship.
Exterior mirrors
If you cannot see the area behind the trailer
with the exterior mirrors of the towing vehicle,
additional mirrors will have to be installed in
accordance with the regulations of the coun-
try in question. The exterior mirrors should be
adjusted before you start driving and must pro-
vide a suicient eld of vision at the rear.
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