Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual page 240

The control lamp
When the control lamp flashes, the tow ball
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is not in its final position, has not engaged or
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is damaged .
● When the control lamp remains lit and the
rear lid is open, the tow ball has inserted cor-
rectly into the folded or deployed position.
● When the rear lid is closed, the indicator is
turned off.
WARNING
The incorrect use of the tow hitch can cause
accidents and injury.
● Ensure that no person, animal or object
gets in the way of the tow ball.
● Never push the button when there is a tow
hitched or when any kind of carrier or acces-
sory is fitted to the tow hitch ball.
● While the ball is moving, do not interfere
with any tool.
Do not drive with a trailer if the control
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lamp does not light.
If there is a fault in the electric system or
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the trailer tow hitch, visit a specialised work-
shop to have it checked.
If the diameter of the tow hitch is less than
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49 mm, never use this for a trailer.
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Operation
CAUTION
● If anything is attached to the tow hitch ball,
do not, under any circumstances press the
button.
● Never direct a high-pressure or steam
cleaning system directly at the tow hitch ball
or trailer power socket. This could cause
damage to seals or remove lubricating
grease.
Note
In extremely low temperatures, it is possible
that the tow hitch is not released. In this
case, place the vehicle in a warmer location
(e.g. a garage).
Fitting a bicycle carrier on the mobile
tow hitch ball
The maximum load permitted for a bicycle
carrier on the tow hitch ball is 75 kg, with a
maximum distance of 30 cm from the sup-
port. The distance between supports is the
distance between the bicycle carrier centre of
gravity (with the bicycles) and the centre of
point of the tow hitch ball.
WARNING
The incorrect use of the tow hitch with a bicy-
cle carrier installed can cause accidents and
injury.
Never exceed the load and distances be-
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tween supports indicated.
● Never fit the bicycle carrier to the tow hitch
ball neck, underneath the tow hitch given
that the bicycle carrier may be incorrectly fit-
ted due to the shape of the tow hitch and the
model of bicycle carrier.
● Always read and take the manufacturer as-
sembly instructions into account.
CAUTION
Exceeding the maximum load and distance
between supports indicated can cause con-
siderable damage to the vehicle.
● Never exceed the specifications.
Hitching and connecting the trailer
Schematic diagram: assignment of
Fig. 230
the pins of the trailer's electrical socket.