Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual page 305

Trailer rear lights
The rear lights of a trailer must fulfil the corre-
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sponding standards page 305.
Never connect the trailer's rear lights directly
to the vehicle electric system. In case of any
doubt about the electrical connection of the
trailer, ask a specialised workshop. SEAT rec-
ommends visiting a technical service.
Wing mirrors
When the field of vision behind the trailer
cannot be seen using the standard wing mir-
rors of the towing vehicle, additional wing mir-
rors are required according to the legal re-
quirements of each country. The wing mirrors
must be fitted before driving and must pro-
vide a sufficient field of vision behind.
Trailer electricity consumption
Never exceed the specifications:
Devices Maximum power
Side lights and rear lights
Turn signal (each side)
Brake lights (total)
Reversing lights (total)
Rear fog light
Towing bracket device
WARNING
If the tow hitch is badly fitted or unsuitable,
the trailer may separate from the vehicle
causing an accident with serious conse-
quences.
CAUTION
If the rear lights of the trailer are not cor-
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rectly connected, the vehicle electronics
may be damaged.
If the trailer absorbs excessive electric
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current, the vehicle electronics may be
damaged.
Never connect the trailer's electric sys-
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tem to the electrical connections of the
rear lights or any other power sources. On-
ly use suitable connections for providing
electric current to the trailer.
Note
Towing a trailer places additional de-
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mands on the vehicle. At SEAT, we recom-
mend additional services between the nor-
50 Watts
mal inspection intervals if the vehicle is
used frequently for towing a trailer.
54 Watts
In some countries, an additional fire ex-
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84 Watts
tinguisher is required if the trailer weight is
more than 2500 kg
42 Watts
42 Watts
Electric tow hitch ball*
Right side of the boot: button to elec-
Fig. 280
trically release the tow hitch ball
The rotation radius of the tow hitch ball
should be free of people, animals and objects
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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.
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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
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button control lamp lights.
280. The tow
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