Seat Ateca 2016 Owner's Manual page 262

Tow rope
The tow rope must always be securely fixed
to the towing vehicle and loose enough so
that the vehicle can handle turns smoothly.
However, make sure that the cable does not
rub on the ground while driving.
Trailer rear lights
Always check the trailer's rear lights to en-
sure they are working correctly and that they
comply with the relevant safety regulations.
Make sure that the maximum permissible
power that can be absorbed by the trailer is
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not exceeded page 257.
Connection to the anti-theft system
The trailer is included in the anti-theft system
if the following conditions are met:
● If the vehicle is factory-equipped with an
anti-theft alarm and towing bracket.
● If the trailer is electrically connected to the
towing vehicle through the trailer power
socket.
● If the electrical systems of the vehicle and
trailer are in perfect condition and have no
faults or damage.
● If the vehicle is locked with the key and the
anti-theft alarm is activated.
When the vehicle is locked, the alarm is trig-
gered if the electrical connection with the
trailer is cut off.
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Operation
Before hitching or unhitching a trailer, always
turn off the anti-theft alarm. Otherwise, the
tilt sensor could cause the alarm to go off.
Trailers with LED rear lights
For technical reasons, trailers fitted with LED
rear lights cannot be connected to the anti-
theft alarm system.
When the vehicle is locked, the alarm does
not go off when the electrical connection with
the trailer is cut if it has rear lights with light-
emitting diodes.
If the Eco driving profile was selected when
hitching the trailer, this will automatically
switch to the Normal profile. If the system
cannot detect the attached trailer or if the
towing bracket has been retrofitted by an au-
to repair shop other than SEAT, you must
manually select the Normal profile before you
start driving with a trailer attached. To recon-
nect the Eco profile once the trailer has been
unhitched, switch the ignition off and back
on once.
WARNING
If the cables are improperly or incorrectly
connected, it may lead to an excessive
amount of current supplied to the trailer,
which can cause abnormalities in the entire
vehicle electronic system, as well as acci-
dents and serious injuries.
Ensure that any repairs that need to be car-
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ried out on the electrical system are carried
out by a specialised workshop.
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.
WARNING
Contact between the pins of the trailer power
socket can cause short circuits, overloading
of the electrical system or failure of the light-
ing system, and consequently can cause acci-
dents and serious injuries.
Never connect the pins of the trailer power
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socket to each other.
Make sure any work on bent pins is carried
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out by a specialised workshop.
CAUTION
Do not leave the trailer connected to the vehi-
cle when parked; place it on its support
wheel or its supports. If the vehicle rises or
falls due, for example, to a variation of the
load or a burst tyre, increased pressure will
be placed on the towing bracket and the trail-
er, and both the vehicle and the trailer can be
damaged.
Note
● In case of malfunctioning of the electrical
systems of the vehicle or trailer, as well as of