Seat Ateca Owner's Manual page 278

country in question. The exterior mirrors
should be adjusted before you start driving
and must provide a sufficient field of vision
at the rear.
Trailer maximum electricity consumption
Consumers Europe, Asia,
Africa, South
America and
Central America
Brake lights (total) 84 Watts
Turn signal (on each 42 Watts
side)
Side lights (on each 50 Watts
side)
Reverse lights (in 42 Watts
total)
Rear fog light 42 Watts
Never exceed the values indicated!
WARNING
If the towing bracket is wrongly fitted or is
not the right one, the trailer could become
detached from the vehicle and cause serious
injury.
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Operation
CAUTION
● If the rear lights of the trailer are not cor-
rectly connected, the vehicle's electronic sys-
tem may be damaged.
● If the trailer absorbs excessive electric cur-
rent, the vehicle's electronic system may be
damaged.
Australia
● Never connect the trailer's electric system
directly to the electrical connections of the
tail lights or any other power sources. Only
use the connections intended for providing
108 Watts
electric current to the trailer.
54 Watts
Electrical unlocking tow hitch
100 Watts
54 Watts
54 Watts
On the right side of the luggage
Fig. 235
compartment: button for unlocking the tow
hitch.
The tow hitch is located in the bumper. The
electrical unlocking tow hitch cannot be dis-
assembled.
There should be no person, animal or object
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in the path of the tow hitch
Unlock the tow hitch and remove it
Stop the vehicle and connect the electronic
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parking brake page 186.
Switch off the engine.
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● Open the rear lid.
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Pull the Fig. 235 button briefly. The tow
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hitch unlocks electrically and automatically
turns outwards. The control lamp in the but-
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ton will flash Fig. 235.
Remove the tow hitch with your hand until
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you feel and see that it has engaged and the
control lamp on the button stays on.
● Close the rear lid.
Cover the tow hitch
● Stop the vehicle and apply the electronic
parking brake.
● Switch off the engine.
Unhook the trailer and interrupt the electri-
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cal connection between it and the vehicle. If
you are using an adapter, remove it from the
trailer's power socket.
● Open the rear lid.
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● Pull the Fig. 235 button briefly. The tow
hitch unlocks electrically.
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