Seat Ateca 2016 Owner's Manual page 263

the anti-theft system, have these checked out
by a specialised workshop.
● If the trailer accessories consume energy
through the power socket to the trailer and
the engine is turned off, the battery will dis-
charge.
If the vehicle battery is running low, the
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electrical connection with the trailer will be
automatically cut.
Loading a trailer
Technically permissible maximum trailer
weight and vertical load on the coupling de-
vice
The technically permissible maximum trailer
weight is the weight that the vehicle can tow
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. The vertical load on the coupling load
is exerted vertically from above on the tow
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hitch of the towing bracket page
The information on the maximum trailer
weight and vertical load on the coupling de-
vice contained in the type plate of the towing
bracket are experimental values only. The
correct figures for your specific model, which
may be lower than these figures, are given in
the vehicle documentation. The information
in the vehicle documentation takes prece-
dence at all times.
To promote safety while driving, SEAT recom-
mends making the most of the maximum ver-
Towing bracket device*
tical load technically permissible on the cou-
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pling device page
tical load has a negative influence on the be-
haviour of both the vehicle and trailer.
The vertical load increases the weight on the
rear axle, reducing the vehicle's carrying ca-
pacity.
Gross combination weight of the towing ve-
hicle and trailer
The gross combination weight is the actual
weight of the loaded vehicle plus the actual
weight of the loaded trailer.
In some countries trailers are classified into
distinct categories. SEAT recommends ob-
taining information from a specialised work-
shop regarding which type of trailer is most
suitable for your vehicle.
Trailer loading
303.
The weight of the towing vehicle and trailer
must be balanced. In order to do this, the
load must be as close as possible to the max-
imum vertical load technically permissible on
the coupling point, and it must be evenly dis-
tributed between the back and front of the
trailer:
● Distribute loads in the trailer so that heavy
objects are as near to the axle as possible or
above it.
Secure the trailer load properly.
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Tyre pressure
255. An insufficient ver-
Set the tyre pressure of the trailer tyres in ac-
cordance with the trailer manufacturer's rec-
ommendations.
When towing a trailer, inflate the tyres of the
towing vehicle with the maximum allowable
pressure
If the maximum permissible axle weight, the
maximum load technically permissible on the
coupling point, the maximum authorised ve-
hicle weight or the gross combination weight
of the towing vehicle and trailer are excee-
ded, accidents and serious injuries may oc-
cur.
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axles must never exceed the maximum per-
missible axle weight. The weight on the front
and rear axles must never exceed the maxi-
mum permissible weight.
A shift in weight could jeopardize the stabili-
ty and security of the towing vehicle and
trailer, which could lead to accidents and se-
rious injuries.
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or straps that are suitable and in good condi-
tion.
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page 292.
WARNING
Never exceed the values indicated!
The actual weight on the front and rear
WARNING
Always load the trailer correctly.
Always secure the load properly using belts
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