Seat ibiza Owner's Manual page 191

The attachment points for the towing
A
bracket are underneath the vehicle.
The distance between the centre of the ball
coupling and the ground should never be
lower than the indicated value, even with a
fully loaded vehicle and including the maxi-
mum drawbar load.
Elevation values for securing the towing bracket:
IBIZA IBIZA SC
65 mm (minimum)
B
350 mm to 420 mm (fully laden vehicle)
C
959 mm
D
438 mm
E
209 mm
F
Fitting a towing bracket
● Driving with a trailer involves an extra effort
for the vehicle. Therefore, before fitting a
towing bracket, please contact a Technical
Service to check whether your cooling system
needs modification.
The legal requirements in your country
●
must be observed (e.g. the fitting of a sepa-
rate control lamp).
● Certain vehicle components, for example
the rear bumper, must be removed and rein-
stalled. The towing bracket securing bolts
must be tightened using a torque wrench,
Towing bracket device and trailer
and a power socket must be connected to the
vehicle electrical system. This requires speci-
alised knowledge and tools.
● Figures in the illustration show the eleva-
tion value and the attachment points which
must be considered if you are retrofitting a
towing bracket.
WARNING
The towing brackets should be fitted at a spe-
IBIZA ST
cialised workshop.
If the towing bracket is incorrectly instal-
●
led, there is a serious danger of accident.
● For your own safety, please observe the tow
bracket manufacturer's instructions.
379 mm
CAUTION
386 mm
● If the power socket is incorrectly installed,
this could cause damage to the vehicle elec-
trical system.
Note
SEAT recommends that the towing hooks
●
be fitted at a specialised workshop. In certain
versions this may entail fitting a heat insulat-
ing plate, which is why it is recommended
that you go to a SEAT Dealer. In the event that
the plate is not installed correctly, SEAT is ex-
empt from any liability.
● Due to the specific design of the exhaust,
the fitting of a conventional towing hook is
not recommended for some sportier versions.
Please consult your Technical Service.
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