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Technical requirements
Vehicles that are factory-equipped with a tow-
ing bracket fulfil all the technical and legal re-
quirements for driving with a trailer.
If the vehicle is retrofitted with a tow bracket,
only a bracket that is authorised for the maxi-
mum 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 CUPRA for this vehicle. Al-
ways check and take into account the towing
bracket manufacturer's instructions.
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 bumper'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
system should have sufficient coolant and be
prepared for the additional effort involved in
driving with a trailer.
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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 system
to the vehicle's brake system.
Tow cable
Always use a cable between the vehicle and
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the trailer
page 289.
Trailer tail lights
The trailer's rear lights should comply with the
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statutory safety regulations
page 289.
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 work-
shop. To do so, CUPRA recommends going to a
specialised CUPRA dealer or any SEAT dealer-
ship.
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 pro-
vide a sufficient field of vision at the rear.
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.
NOTICE
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If the rear lights of the trailer are not
correctly connected, the vehicle's electronic
system may be damaged.
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If the trailer absorbs excessive electric cur-
rent, the vehicle's electronic system may be
damaged.
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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
electric current to the trailer.
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