Towing Bracket Device; Trailer Mode - Seat Ateca 2016 Owner's Manual

Towing bracket device*

Trailer mode

Introduction
Take into account country-specific regula-
tions about driving with a trailer and the use
of a towing bracket.
The vehicle has been developed primarily for
carrying people, although it can also be used
to tow a trailer if fitted with the correspond-
ing technical equipment. This additional load
has an effect on the useful life, fuel con-
sumption and vehicle performance and in
some cases can reduce the service intervals.
Driving with a trailer requires more force from
the vehicle, and thus more concentration
from the driver.
In winter, winter tyres should be fitted on
both the vehicle and the trailer.
Maximum vertical load technically permissi-
ble on the coupling
The maximum vertical load technically per-
mitted from the trailer draw bar on the towing
bracket's tow hitch is 85 kg.
Vehicles with the Start-Stop system
If the vehicle has a factory-fitted towing
bracket or one that is retrofitted by SEAT, the
Towing bracket device*
Start-Stop system operates as normal. No
special characteristics need to be taken into
account.
If the system does not recognise the trailer or
the trailer bracket has not been retrofitted by
SEAT, the Start-Stop system must be discon-
nected by pressing the corresponding button
in the lower part of the centre console before
driving with the trailer, and it should remain
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off for the rest of the journey
Vehicles with driving profile selection
If you are going to be towing a trailer, the use
of the Eco driving profile is not recommen-
ded. You are advised to select another of the
available driving profiles before beginning to
drive with a trailer.
WARNING
Never use the trailer to transport people,
since it would put their life in danger and is
also prohibited.
WARNING
Undue use of the towing bracket may cause
injury and accidents.
Only use the towing bracket if it is in a per-
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fect state of repair and is properly secured.
● Never modify or repair the towing bracket
in any way.
● In order to reduce the danger of injury in
the event of rear-end collisions and to avoid
injury to pedestrians and cyclists when park-
ing the vehicle, cover or remove the tow hitch
when you are not using a trailer.
Never fit a towing bracket "with weight dis-
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tribution" or "load compensation". The vehi-
cle has not been designed for this type of
towing bracket. The towing bracket could fail
and the trailer could be released from the ve-
hicle.
.
WARNING
Driving with a trailer and transporting heavy
or large objects can affect driving properties
and even cause an accident.
● Always secure the load properly using belts
or straps that are suitable and in good condi-
tion.
● Adapt your speed and driving style at all
times to suit visibility, weather, road and traf-
fic conditions.
● Trailers with a high centre of gravity are
more likely to overturn than those with a low
one.
● Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.
Take great care when overtaking.
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● Reduce speed immediately if you notice
that the trailer is swaying, however slightly.
Never drive at more than 80 km/h (50 mph)
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when towing a trailer (or at more than
100 km/h (60 mph) in exceptional circum-
stances). This also applies in countries where
driving at higher speeds is permitted. Take
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