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WARNING
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Never exceed the maximum authorised
load on the roof and on the axles or the vehi-
cle's maximum authorised weight.
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Never exceed the load capacity of the cross
bars and the roof carrier system, even if the
maximum authorised roof load has not been
reached.
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Secure heavy items as far forward as possi-
ble and distribute the vehicle load uniformly.
WARNING
If the load is loose or not secured, it could
fall from the roof carrier system or cause ac-
cidents and injuries.
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Always use belts or retaining straps that are
suitable and in a good condition.
Trailer mode
Introduction
Take into account country-specific regulations
about driving with a trailer and the use of a
towing bracket.
The vehicle has been developed primarily for
carrying people, although it can also be used
to tow a trailer if fitted with the corresponding
technical equipment. This additional load has
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an effect on the useful life, fuel consumption
and vehicle performance and in some cases
can reduce the service intervals.
Driving with a trailer requires more force from
the vehicle, and thus more concentration from
the driver.
In winter, winter tyres should be fitted on both
the vehicle and the trailer.
Maximum vertical load technically permitted
on the coupling device
The maximum vertical load technically permit-
ted from the trailer draw bar on the towing
bracket's tow ball is 80 kg.
Vehicles with the Start-Stop system
If the vehicle has a factory-fitted towing
bracket or one that is retrofitted by CUPRA,
the Start-Stop system operates as normal. No
special characteristics need to be taken into
account.
If the system does not recognise the trailer or
the trailer bracket has not been retrofitted by
CUPRA, the Start-Stop system must be discon-
nected by pressing the corresponding button
in the lower part of the centre console before
driving with the trailer, and it should remain off
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for the rest of the journey
Vehicles with driving profile selection
If you are going to be towing a trailer, the use
of the Eco driving profile is not recommended.
You are advised to select another of the avail-
able driving profiles before beginning to drive
with a trailer.
Trailer weight/drawbar load
Never exceed the authorised trailer weight. If
you do not load the trailer up to the maximum
permitted trailer weight, you can then climb
correspondingly steeper slopes.
The maximum trailer weights listed are only
applicable for altitudes up to 1000 m above
sea level. Since higher altitude decreases en-
gine performance and the ability to climb
slopes, the tow load decreases proportionally.
The weight of the vehicle and trailer combina-
tion must be reduced by 10% for every 1000 m
of altitude. When possible, operate the trailer
with the maximum authorised drawbar load
on the ball joint of the towing bracket, but do
not exceed the specified limit.
WARNING
Never use the trailer to transport people,
since it would put their life in danger and is
also prohibited.
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