Seat Ateca 2016 Owner's Manual page 259

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 sys-
tem to the vehicle's brake system.
Tow rope
Always use a cable between the vehicle and
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Trailer rear lights
The trailer's rear lights should comply with
the statutory safety regulations
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
workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT
dealership for this.
Exterior mirrors
If you cannot see the area behind the trailer
with the exterior mirrors of the towing vehi-
cle, additional mirrors will have to be instal-
led in accordance with the regulations of the
country in question. The exterior mirrors
should be adjusted before you start driving
and must provide a sufficient field of vision
at the rear.
Towing bracket device*
Trailer maximum electricity consumption
Consumers
Brake lights (total)
Turn signal (on each
side)
Side lights (on each
side)
Reverse lights (on
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each side)
Rear fog light
Never exceed the values indicated!
WARNING
If the towing bracket is wrongly fitted or is
not the right one, the trailer could become
detached from the vehicle and cause serious
injury.
CAUTION
If the rear lights of the trailer are not cor-
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rectly connected, the vehicle's electronic sys-
tem may be damaged.
If the trailer absorbs excessive electric cur-
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rent, the vehicle's electronic system may be
damaged.
Europe, Asia, Australia
Africa, South
America and
Central America
84 Watts 108 Watts
42 Watts 54 Watts
50 Watts 100 Watts
42 Watts 54 Watts
42 Watts 54 Watts
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The tow hitch is located in the bumper. The
electrical unlocking tow hitch cannot be dis-
assembled.
There should be no person, animal or object
in the path of the tow hitch
Never connect the trailer's electric system
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directly to the electrical connections of the
tail lights or any other power sources. Only
use the connections intended for providing
electric current to the trailer.
Electrical unlocking tow hitch
Fig. 217 On the right side of the luggage
compartment: button for unlocking the tow
hitch.
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