Technical Requirements; Trailer Brakes; Tow Cable; Trailer Tail Lights - Seat Ateca 2020 Owner's Manual

Technical requirements

Vehicles that are factory-mounted with a
towing device meet all the technical and le-
gal requirements for driving with a trailer
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page 300.
If the vehicle is retrofitted with a towing
bracket, only a bracket that is authorised for
the maximum authorised load of the trailer
that is to be towed may be fitted. The towing
bracket must be suitable for the vehicle and
the trailer and must be properly secured to
the vehicle's chassis. Only use a towing
bracket that has been authorised by SEAT for
this vehicle. Always check and take into ac-
count the towing bracket manufacturer's in-
structions.
Towing bracket fitted on the bumper
Never fit a towing bracket to the bumper or to
the area where the bumper is mounted. The
towing bracket should not impair the bum-
per's function. Do not make modifications or
repairs to the exhaust system or the brake
system. Make regular checks to ensure that
the towing bracket is secure.
Engine cooling system
Driving with a trailer increases the load on the
engine and cooling system. The cooling sys-
tem should have sufficient coolant and be
prepared for the additional effort involved in
driving with a trailer.
Towing bracket device*

Trailer brakes

If the trailer has its own brake system, please
take the relevant legal requirements into ac-
count. Never connect the trailer's brake sys-
tem to the vehicle's brake system.

Tow cable

Always use a cable between the vehicle and
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the trailer page 296.

Trailer tail lights

The trailer's rear lights should comply with
the statutory safety regulations
Never connect the trailer's rear lights directly
to the vehicle's electric system. If you are not
sure that the trailer's electrical connection is
correct, have it checked by a specialised
workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT
dealership for this.
Exterior mirrors
If you cannot see the area behind the trailer
with the exterior mirrors of the towing vehicle,
additional mirrors will have to be installed in
accordance with the regulations of the coun-
try 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
Never exceed the values indicated!
Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and Central
America
Brake lights (total)
Turn signal (on each side)
Side lights (on each side)
Reverse lights (in total)
Rear fog light
Australia
Brake lights (total)
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page 296.
Turn signal (on each side)
Side lights (on each side)
Reverse lights (in total)
Rear fog light
WARNING
If the towing bracket is wrongly fitted or is
not the right one, the trailer could become
detached from the vehicle and cause seri-
ous injury.
CAUTION
If the rear lights of the trailer are not cor-
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rectly connected, the vehicle's electronic
system may be damaged.
If the trailer absorbs excessive electric
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current, the vehicle's electronic system
may be damaged.
84 Watts
42 watts
50 Watts
42 Watts
42 Watts
108 Watts
54 Watts
100 Watts
54 Watts
54 Watts
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