Driving
example, it may very well be necessary to
adjust the cooling syst
em or mount thermal
pr
ot
ection 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. 195
C
must never
be l
ess than that indicat
ed. This al
so applies
when the vehicle is fully loaded, including the
technically permissible maximum vertical
load on the coupling device.
Distance specifications
›››
Fig. 195:
Attachment points (lower part of the vehi-
cle)
65 mm (minimum)
350 mm to 420 mm (fully laden vehicle)
1057 mm
344 mm
314 mm (Leon) / 602 mm(Leon Sports-
tourer)
WARNING
If the cables are improperly or incorrectly
connected, this may lead t
o 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
lights or any other unsuitable power sour-
A
B
C
D
E
F
ces. Only use suitable 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
able
, the trailer may separate from the
vehicle while driving. This could cause seri-
ous accidents and fatal injuries.
Note
●
Only use towing br
ackets 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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