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Operation
WARNING
The enhanced security provided by the elec-
tric st
ability control of the towing vehicle and
trailer should not lead you to take any risks
that could compromise your safety.
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Adapt your speed and driving style at all
times to suit visibility, weather, road and traf-
fic conditions.
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Accelerate with caution when the road is
slippery.
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When adjusting any settings, stop acceler-
ating.
WARNING
The electric stability control for the towing
vehicl
e and trailer may not correctly detect all
driving conditions.
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When the ESC is switched off, the stabilisa-
tion of the towing vehicle and trailer is also
switched off.
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The stability system does not always detect
light and unstable trailers, so it may not sta-
bilise these correctly.
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When driving on slippery surfaces with
poor grip, the trailer can even interfere with
the stability system.
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Trailers with a high centre of gravity can tip
even without having previously swayed.
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If a trailer is not attached, but the trailer
power socket is connected (e.g. installation
of a bicycle rack with lights), repeated auto-
matic braking may occur in extreme driving
conditions.
Retrofitting a towing bracket
Fig. 237 Limits and attachment points for ret-
r
ofittin
g a t
owing bracket.
SEAT recommends that towing brackets be
r
etr
ofitt
ed 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
spherical head and the road ››› Fig. 237
D
must never be less than that indicated. This
al
so ap
p
lies when the vehicle is fully loaded,
including the technically permissible maxi-
mum vertical load on the coupling device.
Distance specifications ››› Fig. 237:
Attachment points
932.5 mm
65 mm min.
350-420 mm
220 mm
615.5 mm
1,043 mm
WARNING
If the cables are improperly or incorrectly
connected, thi
s may lead to malfunctions in
the entire vehicle electronic system, as well
as to accidents and serious injuries.
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Never connect the trailer's electric system
to the electrical connections of the tail lights
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