Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual page 240

238 Trailer towing
Hill starts with a trailer
Depending on the hill and the gross combined weight, it is possible that the
combined vehicle and trailer move backwards slightly when starting.
For a hill start with a trailer, proceed as follows:
Press and hold the brake pedal.
Press the button once to turn off the electric parking brake
page 188.
Press and hold the button
using the parking brake.
With a manual gearbox: press the clutch pedal to the floor.
Engage first gear or the gear range D
Release the brake pedal.
Move off slowly. To do this, gently release the clutch pedal (for manual
gearbox).
Release the button
move the vehicle and trailer combination.
WARNING
Jerking the trailer in an unsuitable manner could cause loss of vehicle
control with the subsequent serious consequences.
Driving with a trailer and transporting heavy or large objects will
change the vehicle handling and braking distances.
Anticipate traffic and be extremely cautious. Brake early.
Adjust your speed and driving style to visibility, road, traffic and
weather conditions. Reduce your speed, especially on steep hills.
Accelerate gently and carefully. Avoid brusque manoeuvres and sudden
braking.
Always take the following precautions seriously. Reduce your speed
immediately if you observe the trailer rocking from side to side.
to hold the vehicle and trailer combination
page 179, "Changing gear".
only when the engine provides sufficient power to
WARNING (continued)
Never try to stop the "snaking" by increasing speed.
Always observe the speed limits for vehicles with and without trailers
in each country.
Stabilising the vehicle and trailer combination
Stabilisation of the vehicle and trailer combination is an extension of the
electronic stability programme (ESP) and helps, with the assistance of the
trajectory control, to reduce trailer "snaking".
Stabilisation of the vehicle and trailer combination is active when the ESP
indicator on the dashboard remains lit for about two seconds more than the
ABS indicator.
Requirements for stabilising the vehicle/trailer combination
An original tow hitch is fitted by the manufacturer or a compatible model
is retrofitted.
The ESP is on. The warning indicator in the control panel
The trailer is connected to the vehicle using the socket.
The vehicle is driven faster than 60 km/h.
The maximum drawbar load is used.
The trailer must have a fixed drawbar.
Trailers with brakes must be equipped with a mechanical inertia brake.
WARNING
Do not let the extra safety afforded by the stabilisation system tempt you
into taking any risks when driving.
is not lit.