Removable Towing Bracket - Seat Exeo ST 2011 Owner's Manual

206 Trailer towing

Removable towing bracket

Introduction
Special care is required when fitting and removing the towing
bracket.
The removable ball joint attachment for the towing bracket is stored under the
floor panel in the luggage compartment.
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Vehicles with a spare wheel
The ball joint can be fitted and removed by hand.
Accessories mounted on the towing bracket
Please note that the ball joint attachment can be damaged by using unsuit-
able equipment that is mounted onto the towing bracket (e.g. bicycle rack).
Due to the material construction, such damage to the towing bracket dramat-
ically increases safety risks and in extreme cases could lead to breakage of
the towing bracket while towing ⇒
Fig. 162 Luggage
compartment: Spare
wheel with towing bracket
⇒ fig.
162.
.
Therefore, before buying such equipment, ensure that it is suitable for
mounting onto the vehicle's towing bracket and that it is approved for this
purpose. To prevent damage to the ball joint from unsuitable equipment, we
recommend that equipment for the towing bracket be purchased through
your SEAT Dealer. Also see ⇒ page 223.
WARNING
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Only mount equipment on the towing bracket of your vehicle if you are
certain it will not damage the bracket. The use of unsuitable accessories
can result in severe damage to the towing bracket, which could break while
pulling a trailer. Risk of accident.
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Never use tools of any kind when fitting and removing the ball joint.
This would damage the locking device, no longer guaranteeing the correct
working order of the bracket. This could lead to an accident.
Note
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Do not attempt to modify or repair the ball joint or other towing bracket
components.
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Should you have any difficulties when using the towing bracket, or
suspect that it is not fitted properly, contact a qualified workshop.
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Before setting off, always check that the ball joint is secured properly
⇒ page 209.
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Never disengage the ball joint with the caravan / trailer still hitched or
with a bicycle rack or similar accessory still attached.
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It is advisable to remove the ball joint when you are not towing a trailer.
Make sure that the cover piece is properly fitted on the mounting fixture on
the vehicle.
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Remove the ball joint before washing the vehicle with pressurised steam
equipment. Make sure the cover piece is fitted correctly onto the mounting
fixture.