Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual page 239

CAUTION
● If the rear lights of the trailer are not cor-
rectly connected, the vehicle electronics may
be damaged.
● If the trailer absorbs excessive electric cur-
rent, the vehicle electronics may be dam-
aged.
● Never connect the trailer's electric system
to the electrical connections of the rear lights
or any other power sources. Only use suitable
connections for providing electric current to
the trailer.
Note
Towing a trailer places additional demands
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on the vehicle. At SEAT, we recommend addi-
tional services between the normal inspec-
tion intervals if the vehicle is used frequently
for towing a trailer.
● In some countries, an additional fire extin-
guisher is required if the trailer weight is
more than 2500 kg
Towing bracket device
Electric tow hitch ball*
Right-hand side of the luggage com-
Fig. 229
partment: button to electrically release the
tow hitch ball
The rotation radius of the tow hitch ball
should be free of people, animals and ob-
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jects .
The towing bracket is located in the bumper.
The electric tow ball is fixed and cannot be
removed.
Releasing and unfolding the tow ball
Stop the vehicle and apply the electric
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parking brake.
Switch the ignition off.
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● Open the rear lid.
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Press the knob briefly Fig. 229. The tow
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ball is released electronically and folds out
automatically; the button indicator will blink.
● Move the ball joint until it inserts and the
button control lamp lights.
● Close the rear lid.
Before hitching the trailer, remove the dust
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guard from the ball.
● The indicator only lights when the boot
hatch is open and when a trailer is not hitch-
ed.
Restoring the tow ball to its originally posi-
tion
● Stop the vehicle and apply the electric
parking brake.
● Switch the ignition off.
● Remove the trailer and disconnect the ca-
ble between the vehicle and trailer. If neces-
sary, remove the power socket adapter.
● Place the dust guard over the ball.
● Open the rear lid.
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● Press the knob briefly Fig.
ball is electronically released; the indicator
blinks.
● Push the tow ball into the bumper until it
locks in position and the button indicator
lights.
Close the rear lid.
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229. The tow
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