Seat Ateca 2016 Owner's Manual page 265

If the system detects that the trailer is sway-
ing, it intervenes automatically with the driv-
er steering recommendation to reduce the
swaying of the trailer.
Requirements for the stabilisation of the
towing vehicle and trailer
● The vehicle is factory-equipped with a tow-
ing bracket or has been retro-fitted with a
compatible towing bracket.
● The ESC and ASR are active. The control
lamp  or  is not lit up on the instrument
panel.
● The trailer is electrically connected to the
towing vehicle through the trailer power
socket.
● The vehicle is travelling at over 60 km/h
(approx. 37 mph).
● The maximum vertical load technically per-
missible is being utilised on the coupling de-
vice.
The trailer has a rigid draw bar.
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● If the trailer has brakes, it must be equip-
ped with a mechanical overrun brake.
WARNING
The enhanced security provided by the elec-
tric stability control of the towing vehicle and
trailer should not lead you to take any risks
that could compromise your safety.
Towing bracket device*
Adapt your speed and driving style at all
●
times to suit visibility, weather, road and traf-
fic conditions.
Accelerate with caution when the road is
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slippery.
● When adjusting any settings, stop acceler-
ating.
WARNING
The electric stability control for the towing
vehicle and trailer may not correctly detect all
driving conditions.
● When the ESC is switched off, the stabilisa-
tion of the towing vehicle and trailer is also
switched off.
The stability system does not always detect
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light and unstable trailers, so it may not sta-
bilise these correctly.
When driving on slippery surfaces with
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poor grip, the trailer can even interfere with
the stability system.
Trailers with a high centre of gravity can tip
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even without having previously swayed.
● If a trailer is not attached, but the trailer
power socket is connected (e.g. installation
of a bicycle rack with lights), repeated auto-
matic braking may occur in extreme driving
conditions.
Retrofitting a towing bracket
Limits and attachment points for ret-
Fig. 219
rofitting a towing bracket.
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