Seat Tarraco (2022 year). Manual in english

Driving

●

The area for parking or manoeuvring

should be a flat surface.

●

The vehicle should

not

be loaded very

heavily at the rear.

●

The driver must be used to the system.

●

There should be no damage to the vehicle

in the camera area. If the position or installa-
tion angle of the cameras have been
changed, e.g. after a rear-end collision, the
system should be checked by a specialised
workshop.

Special characteristics

The images on the area view system cameras
are only two-dimensional. Due to a lack of
spatial depth, it is difficult or impossible to
make out on-screen any holes there may be
on the ground, objects jutting out from the
ground or parts protruding from other vehi-
cles.

Situations in which the objects or other vehi-
cles appear to be further away or closer than
they really are:

●

On moving from a horizontal plane to a

slope.

●

On moving from a slope to a horizontal

plane.

●

If the vehicle is heavily loaded at the rear.

●

If the vehicle approaches protruding ob-

jects. These objects may be outside the cam-
eras' angle of visibility.

Trailer mode

The Area View system conceals, in the rear
camera area, all the auxiliary guiding lines
when the factory-fitted towing bracket is
connected electrically to a trailer

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Note

In order to become familiar with the system
and its functions, SEAT recommends that
you practice handling the Area View sys-
tem in an area where there is not too much
traffic or in a car park.

Connecting and disconnecting

Fig. 214

Centre console: button to manually

activate/deactivate the peripheral vision sys-

tem when combined with the park assist sys-

tem.

Manual activation

●

Press button



once

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Fig. 214

The infotainment system screen displays the
aerial view

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Fig. 213

. If you press the



button when driving at over 15 km/h (9 mph),
the image will not be displayed.

Automatic activation

●

Select reverse gear.

●

OR:

The vehicle moves backwards.

The view of the image of the vehicle's rear
camera is shown in parallel parking mode
with the reduced aerial view.

Manual disconnection

●

Press button



again

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Fig. 214

●

OR:

press a button on the factory-equip-

ped infotainment system, for example the



button.

●

OR:

press the



function button.

Automatic off

●

Drive forwards at over 15 km/h (9 mph) ap-

proximately.

●

OR:

switch off the ignition. The Area View

system menu disappears immediately.

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Help with parking and manoeuvring

Views of the peripheral vision sys-
tem (modes)

Fig. 215

Display on the top view system

screen:



Front camera: off-road view.



Rear

camera: off-road view.

Depending on the equipment: connect-
ing and disconnecting the ParkPilot
sound.
Exiting the Area View system screen:

Adjust the display: bright, contrast and
colour.

The selected view is displayed on the right
side of the screen. The reduced aerial view







shown on the right side displays the view
framed in yellow. In addition, the right margin
of the screen displays the menu options pos-
sible and the views (the so-called “modes”)
of the camera in question. The active view
(mode) at the time is highlighted.

The red lines are indicate a distance of ap-
prox. 40 cm away from the vehicle.

Aerial views (bird's eye view)

Main mode:

The vehicle and its immediate vicinity
seen from above are shown. Depending
on the equipment, the ParkPilot's path
may also be displayed.

Three-dimensional views:

The vehicle and its vicinity seen from
above are shown.
The vehicle and its vicinity seen from
above are shown obliquely.

The vehicle and its vicinity seen obli-
quely are shown.

Swipe the infotainment system display with
your finger in the direction of the arrows to
change the angle of vision in the three-di-
mensional views of the vehicle and its vicinity.

Front camera views (front view)

Cross traffic. This visualization helps to
monitor traffic to the left, front and right











of the vehicle and can be used, for ex-
ample, when exiting garages or narrow
exits.
Angle parking. The area in front of the
vehicle is shown. Orientation lines are
shown to give guidance.
Off-road. The area directly in front of the
vehicle seen from above is shown. For
example, on a slope, in order to see the
area directly in front of the vehicle.

Side camera views (side view)

Right and left sides. The areas located
directly to the side of the vehicle seen
from above are represented in order to
navigate possible obstacles more pre-
cisely.

The driver’s or passenger's side seen
from above is shown. This makes it

possible to visualize the blind spots
along the vehicle.

Rear camera views (rear view)

Angle parking. The area behind the vehi-
cle is shown. Auxiliary lines are shown to
give guidance.

Parallel parking. The area directly be-
hind the vehicle is shown. The coloured

boxes and auxiliary lines serve as orien-
tation.
Off-road or hitching a trailer function.
The vehicle's rear is presented.



















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Driving

Green and red semicircular auxiliary
lines are displayed in vehicles with a fac-
tory-fitted towing bracket. The auxiliary
lines indicate the distance from the tow-
ing bracket. The distance between the
auxiliary lines (green and red) is approx.
30 cm The orange auxiliary line indi-
cates, according to how the steering
wheel is turned, the precalculated direc-
tion of the towed device.
Cross traffic. This visualization helps to
monitor traffic to the left, front and right
of the vehicle and can be used, for ex-
ample, when exiting garages or narrow
exits.

Reverse Assist (Rear View
Camera)

Operating and safety warnings

WARNING

●

The reverse assist does not make it possi-

ble to precisely calculate the distance from
obstacles and nor can it overcome the sys-
tem's own limits, hence its negligent use
may cause serious accidents and injuries if
used without due care. The driver should be
aware of his/her surroundings at all times
to ensure safe driving.



●

The camera lens expands and distorts

the field of view and displays the objects
on the screen in a way that is different from
reality. Distance perception is also distor-
ted.

●

Due to the screen resolution or light con-

ditions, some items may be blurry or not
displayed at all. Take care with thin posts,
fences, railings or trees that might not be
seen on the screen and could damage the
vehicle.

●

The reverse assist has blind spots where

it cannot see people or objects. Monitor the
vehicle's surrounding area at all times.

●

The system is not a replacement for driv-

er awareness. Supervise the parking ma-
noeuvre and the vehicle's surrounding area
at all times.

●

Do not be distracted from the traffic by

looking at the screen.

●

The images are only two-dimensional.

Protruding objects or holes in the road, for
example, are more difficult to detect or
may not be seen at all.

●

Vehicle load modifies the representation

of the guide lines. The width represented
by the lines decreases with vehicle load.
Pay special attention to the surroundings
when the inside of the vehicle of the lug-
gage compartment are loaded.

●

In the following situations, objects or oth-

er vehicles appear to be further away or

closer than they actually are. Pay special
attention:

–

If moving from a flat surface to a slope
and vice-versa.

–

If the vehicle is heavily loaded.

–

When the vehicle approaches objects
that are not on the ground surface or
that protrude from it. These objects
may be outside the camera angle when
reversing.

Note

●

It is important to take great care and pay

special attention if the driver is not familiar
with the system.

●

The reverse assist reference lines disap-

pear when the rear lid is open.

Introduction

A camera installed in the rear lid handle as-
sists the driver with reverse parking or ma-
noeuvring

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The camera image is viewed together with
orientation lines projected on the Infotain-
ment system screen. Part of the bumper can
be seen at the bottom, which can be used by
the driver as a reference point.

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Help with parking and manoeuvring

Reverse assist modes

Depending on the equipment, the following
modes are available:

●

Angle parking

: reverse parking perpendic-

ular to the road.

●

Parallel parking

: reverse parking parallel

to the road.

●

Assistance function for hitching a trailer

helps to hitch a trailer.

●

Cross traffic

: traffic is monitored in a trans-

verse direction.

Connecting and disconnecting

Connect the reverse assist

●

Select reverse gear.

●

OR:

press button



Disconnect the reverse assist

Drive forward at least 15 km/h (9 mph).

Shown on the display

The system’s functions and representations
may vary depending on the equipment.

The assistant's image view changes when the
factory-fitted tow hitch is electronically con-
nected to a trailer

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Reverse assist functions and symbols

When the reverse assist is connected, you
can make adjustments using the function but-
tons. Some adjustments are equipment-de-
pendent.

Exit the current display

Switch to angle parking

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Switch to parallel parking

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Switch to the trailer hitching assistance
function
Switch to cross traffic

Adjust the display: brightness, contrast
and colour.

Switch to park assist

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Display the parking aid view

Hide the parking aid view

Turn the steering wheel (parallel park-
ing)
Stop the vehicle (parallel parking)

Guide lines

Green horizontal lines: extension of the vehi-
cle.

Red lateral line: when the steering wheel
needs to be turned the other way, a yellow
line turns red (parallel parking).























Yellow lines: vehicle path depending on the
steering angle.

Yellow auxiliary boxes: front and rear delimi-
tation of the parking space (parallel parking).

Green lateral line: point for turning the other
way when parking (parallel parking).

Red and green frame: outline of the vehicle
(parallel parking).

Assistance function for hitching a trailer

On vehicles with a factory-fitted towing de-
vice, this function can be used to move the
vehicle close to a tow bar. Due to the high
level of magnification of the image in this
mode, objects behind the vehicle are seen
very late.

Auxiliary lines are shown in the infotainment
system.

Red lines: position of the tow hitch.

Green lines: distance to the tow hitch. The
distance between the lines is approx. 0.1 m

Orange line: precalculated direction of the
tow hitch depending on steering wheel rota-
tion.

Cross traffic

This visualization helps to monitor traffic be-
hind the vehicle and can be used, for exam-
ple, when exiting garages or narrow exits.

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Driving

Requirements

To park with reverse assist, the following re-
quirements must be met:

●

Do not exceed a speed of approx.

15 km/h

(9 mph)

●

Parking space width:

vehicle width + 0.2 m

●

Distance:

approx. 1 meter

from the parking

space (parallel only).

●

Length of the parking space:

approx. 8 m

(parallel only)

To display a real image, the following require-
ments must be met:

●

The luggage compartment rear door is

closed.

●

The surroundings are on a flat surface.

●

The vehicle should not be loaded very

heavily at the rear.

Parallel parking

Fig. 216

Display on the Infotainment system

screen.: parking with reverse assist.

Key to the

Fig. 216

Finding a parking space
Go to the selected parking space
Centre the vehicle inside the parking
space
Road
Parking space
Lateral boundary of the parking space
Rear boundary of the parking space







Parking

●

Press the





button before passing in

front of the selected parking space.

●

With reverse assist connected and in work-

ing order, press the function button



●

Place the vehicle in front of the parking

space

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Fig. 216



●

Reverse while turning the steering wheel so

that the yellow lines enter the parking space.
The green and yellow lines must match the
side boundary lines



●

Stop the vehicle when the red line has

reached the rear boundary



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Parallel parking

Fig. 217

Display on the Infotainment system

screen.: Reverse assist, mode 2.

Key to the

Fig. 217

Finding a parking space
Go to the selected parking space
Centre the vehicle inside the parking
space
Road
Obstacle or auxiliary box
Lateral boundary of the parking space
Obstacle or auxiliary box







Parking

●

If necessary, press the



button before

passing in front of the selected parking
space.

●

With reverse assist connected and in work-

ing order, press the function button



●

Turn on the corresponding turn signal on

the side of the road where you want to park.

●

Place the vehicle parallel to the parking

space, approx. 1 meter away.

●

If obstacles protrude from the auxiliary box-

es, find another parking space or realign the
vehicle.

●

Select reverse gear. A red frame represents

the target position of your vehicle.

●

Turn the steering wheel until the red frame

is between the auxiliary boxes and has
changed to green. Keep the steering wheel in
this position and start driving slowly.

●

When an arrow appears, reverse. A yellow

line and a green line appear. The arrow indi-
cates the distance that still has to be cov-
ered.

●

While reversing, keep the steering wheel in

the adjusted position. Adjust the steering
wheel rotation correctly when an indication
appears on the steering wheel symbol



●

Reverse until the STOP signal is shown or

until the green line matches up with the later-
al boundary of the parking space.

●

Stop the vehicle. Turn the steering wheel as

far as it’ll go in the opposite direction.

●

Reverse until the STOP signal is shown or

until the red line reaches the rear boundary.

Troubleshooting

The system behaves differently than ex-
pected

There can be several causes:

●

The camera is dirty

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. In addi-

tion to dirt and snow, camera visibility can be
reduced by detergent residue or any type of
coating.

●

The system requirements must be met

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●

The camera is covered with water.

●

The factory-fitted towing bracket must not

be electrically connected to a trailer

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●

The vehicle has some type of damage in

the camera area, e.g. due to a parking im-
pact.

●

The field of view of the camera is blocked

by an accessory, e.g. a bicycle carrier sys-
tem.

●

Changes have been made to the paint in

the camera area, or structural modifications
have been made to a component such as the
running gear.

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Camera with no visibility, fault message,
the system disconnects

●

Clean the camera or remove possible ad-

hesives or accessories from it

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●

Check for visible damage.

Possible solution

●

Temporarily disconnect the system.

●

Check if one of the causes indicated above

has occurred.

●

Once the source of the problem has been

eliminated, the system may be reconnected.

●

If the system still behaves unpredictably,

have it checked by a specialised workshop.

Towing bracket device

Trailer mode

Introduction

Take into account country-specific regula-
tions 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
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 permit-
ted on the coupling device

The

maximum

technical permitted vertical

load of the trailer's towing bracket on the
hook of the tow-bar is

100 kg

Vehicles with the Start-Stop system

If the vehicle has a factory-fitted towing
bracket or one that is retrofitted by SEAT, 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
SEAT, 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 for the rest of the journey

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Vehicles with driving profile selection

If you are going to be towing a trailer, the use
of the

Eco

driving profile is not recommen-

ded. You are advised to select another of the
available 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 proportional-
ly. The weight of the vehicle and trailer com-
bination must be reduced by 10% for every
1000 m of altitude. When possible, operate
the trailer with the maximum

authorised

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Towing bracket device

drawbar load

on the ball joint of the towing

bracket, but

do not exceed

the specified lim-

it.

WARNING

Never use the trailer to transport people,
since it would put their life in danger and is
also prohibited.

WARNING

Undue use of the towing bracket may
cause injury and accidents.

●

Only use the towing bracket if it is in a

perfect state of repair and is properly se-
cured.

●

Never modify or repair the towing bracket

in any way.

●

In order to reduce the danger of injury in

the event of rear-end collisions and to
avoid injury to pedestrians and cyclists
when parking the vehicle, cover or remove
the tow hook when you are not using a trail-
er.

●

According to EU regulation 2021_535 it is

not permitted to install a towing device that
completely or partially covers the rear
number plate.

●

Never fit a towing bracket “with weight

distribution” or “load compensation”. The
vehicle has not been designed for this type
of towing bracket. The towing bracket
could fail and the trailer could be released
from the vehicle.

WARNING

Driving with a trailer and transporting
heavy or large objects can affect driving
properties and even cause an accident.

●

Always secure the load properly using

belts or straps that are suitable and in
good condition.

●

Adapt your speed and driving style at all

times to suit visibility, weather, road and
traffic conditions.

●

Trailers with a high centre of gravity are

more likely to overturn than those with a
low one.

●

Avoid sudden braking and manoeuvres.

●

Take great care when overtaking.

●

Reduce speed immediately if you notice

that the trailer is swaying, however slightly.

●

Never drive at more than 80 km/h

(50 mph) when towing a trailer (or at more
than 100 km/h (60 mph) in exceptional cir-
cumstances). This also applies in countries
where driving at higher speeds is permit-
ted. Take into account the speed limit for
vehicles with trailers in the corresponding
country, as it could be less than the speed
limit for vehicles without a trailer.

●

Never attempt to “straighten” the towing

vehicle and trailer while accelerating.

WARNING

If the towing bracket has been retrofitted
by a non-SEAT workshop, the Start-Stop

system must be disconnected manually
whenever driving with a trailer. Otherwise
the brake system could be damaged and
could consequently cause a serious acci-
dent or injury.

●

Always disconnect the Start-Stop system

manually when using a towing bracket that
has not been fitted by a SEAT workshop.

Note

●

Before hitching or unhitching a trailer, al-

ways deactivate the anti-theft alarm

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. Otherwise, the tilt sensor could

cause the alarm to go off.

●

Do not drive with a trailer for the engine's

first 1000 km

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●

If a removable and retractable tow hook

is fitted, it should not be mounted when not
in use. In the event of a rear-end collision,
the damage to the vehicle could be greater
if the tow hook is fitted.

●

Some retrofitted towing brackets cover

the rear towing eye. In these cases, the
towing eye should not be used for tow-
starting or for towing other vehicles. For
this reason, if the vehicle has been retrofit-
ted with a towing bracket, always keep the
tow hook in the vehicle when you remove it.

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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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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.

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
the trailer

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Trailer tail lights

The trailer's rear lights should comply with
the statutory safety regulations

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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)

84 Watts

Turn signal (on each side)

42 Watts

Side lights (on each side)

50 Watts

Reverse lights (in total)

42 Watts

Rear fog light

42 Watts

Australia

Brake lights (total)

108 Watts

Turn signal (on each side)

54 Watts

Side lights (on each side)

100 Watts

Reverse lights (in total)

54 Watts

Rear fog light

54 Watts

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-

rectly connected, the vehicle's electronic
system may be damaged.

●

If the trailer absorbs excessive electric

current, the vehicle's electronic system
may be damaged.

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Towing bracket device

●

Never connect the trailer's electric sys-

tem directly to the electrical connections
of the tail lights or any other power sour-
ces. Only use the connections intended for
providing electric current to the trailer.

Hitching and connecting a trailer

Fig. 218

Schematic representation: assign-

ment of the pins of the trailer's electrical sock-

et.

Meaning

Left turn signal

Rear fog light

Earth for pins 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8

Right turn signal

Rear light, right

Brake lights

Meaning

Rear light, left

Reverse lights

Permanent live

Live charge cable

Earth for pin 10

Unassigned

Earth for pin 9

Power socket for trailer

The vehicle is fitted with a 13-pole power
socket for the connection between the trailer
and the vehicle. With the engine running,
electrical devices on the trailer receive power
from the electrical connection (pin 9 and pin
10 of the trailer power socket).

If the system detects that a trailer has been
connected, the consumers on the trailer will
receive electricity through this connection
(pins 9 and 10). Pin 9 has a permanent live.
This powers, for example, the trailer's interior
lighting. Electrical devices such as a fridge in
a caravan

only

receive electrical power if the

engine is running (through pin 10).

To avoid overloading the electrical system,
you cannot connect the ground wires of pin
3 , pin 11 or pin 13 to each other.

If the trailer has a

7-contact connector

, you

will need to use an adapter cable. In this case
the function corresponding to pin 10 will not
be available.

Tow cable

The tow rope must always be securely fixed
to the towing vehicle and loose enough so
that the vehicle can handle turns smoothly.
However, make sure that the cable does not
rub on the ground while driving.

Trailer tail lights

Always check the trailer's rear lights to ensure
they are working correctly and that they
comply with the relevant safety regulations.
Make sure that the maximum permissible
power that can be absorbed by the trailer is
not exceeded

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Include in the anti-theft alarm

The trailer is included in the anti-theft system
if the following conditions are met:

●

If the vehicle is factory-equipped with an

anti-theft alarm and towing bracket.

●

If the trailer is electrically connected to the

towing vehicle through the trailer power sock-
et.

●

If the electrical systems of the vehicle and

trailer are in perfect condition and have no
faults or damage.

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●

If the vehicle is locked with the key and the

anti-theft alarm is activated.

When the vehicle is locked, the alarm is trig-
gered if the electrical connection with the
trailer is cut off.

Before hitching or unhitching a trailer, always
turn off the anti-theft alarm. Otherwise, the tilt
sensor could cause the alarm to go off.

Trailers with LED tail lights

For technical reasons, trailers fitted with LED
rear lights cannot be connected to the anti-
theft alarm system.

When the vehicle is locked, the alarm does
not go off when the electrical connection
with the trailer is cut if it has rear lights with
light-emitting diodes.

If the

Eco

driving profile was selected when

hitching the trailer, this will automatically
switch to the

Normal

profile. If the system

cannot detect the attached trailer or if the
towing bracket has been retrofitted by an au-
to repair shop other than SEAT, you must
manually select the

Normal

profile before

you start driving with a trailer attached. To re-
connect the

Eco

profile once the trailer has

been unhitched, switch the ignition off and
back on once.

WARNING

If the cables are improperly or incorrectly
connected, it may lead to an excessive
amount of current supplied to the trailer,
which can cause abnormalities in the entire
vehicle electronic system, as well as acci-
dents and serious injuries.

●

Ensure that any repairs that need to be

carried out on the electrical system are
carried out by a specialised workshop.

●

Never connect the trailer's electric sys-

tem directly to the electrical connections
of the tail lights or any other power sour-
ces.

WARNING

Contact between the pins of the trailer
power socket can cause short circuits,
overloading of the electrical system or fail-
ure of the lighting system, and consequent-
ly can cause accidents and serious injuries.

●

Never connect the pins of the trailer pow-

er socket to each other.

●

Make sure any work on bent pins is car-

ried out by a specialised workshop.

CAUTION

Do not leave the trailer connected to the
vehicle when parked; place it on its support
wheel or its supports. If the vehicle rises or
falls due, for example, to a variation of the
load or a burst tyre, increased pressure will

be placed on the towing bracket and the
trailer, and both the vehicle and the trailer
can be damaged.

Note

●

In case of anomalies in the electrical sys-

tems of the vehicle or trailer, as well as in
the anti-theft alarm system, have them in-
spected by a specialised workshop.

●

If the trailer accessories consume energy

through the power socket to the trailer and
the engine is turned off, the battery will dis-
charge.

●

If the 12-volt vehicle battery is running

low, the electrical connection with the trail-
er will be automatically cut off.

Trailer loading

Technically permissible maximum trailer
weight and vertical load on the coupling
device

The technically permissible maximum trailer
weight is the weight that the vehicle can tow

›››

. The vertical load on the coupling is ex-

erted vertically from above on the hook of the
towing bracket.

The information on the maximum trailer
weight and vertical load on the coupling de-
vice contained in the type plate of the towing
bracket are experimental values only. The

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correct figures for your specific model, which
may be

lower

than these figures, are given in

the vehicle documentation. The information in
the vehicle documentation takes precedence
at all times.

To promote safety while driving, SEAT recom-
mends making the most of the maximum

ver-

tical load

technically permissible on the

coupling device

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. An insufficient

vertical load has a negative influence on the
behaviour of both the vehicle and trailer.

The vertical load increases the weight on the
rear axle, reducing the vehicle's carrying ca-
pacity.

Gross combination weight of the towing
vehicle and trailer

The gross combination weight is the actual
weight of the loaded vehicle plus the actual
weight of the loaded trailer.

In some countries trailers are classified into
distinct categories. SEAT recommends ob-
taining information from a specialised work-
shop regarding which type of trailer is most
suitable for your vehicle.

Trailer loading

The weight of the towing vehicle and trailer
must be balanced. In order to do this, the
load must be as close as possible to the max-
imum vertical load technically permissible on
the coupling point, and it must be evenly dis-

tributed between the back and front of the
trailer:

●

Distribute loads in the trailer so that heavy

objects are as near to the axle as possible or
above it.

●

Secure the trailer load properly.

Tyre pressure

Set the tyre pressure of the trailer tyres in ac-
cordance with the trailer manufacturer's rec-
ommendations.

When towing a trailer, inflate the tyres of the
towing vehicle with the maximum allowable
pressure

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WARNING

If the maximum permissible axle weight, the
maximum load technically permissible on
the coupling point, the maximum author-
ised vehicle weight or the gross combina-
tion weight of the towing vehicle and trailer
are exceeded, accidents and serious inju-
ries may occur.

●

Never exceed the values indicated!

●

The actual weight on the front and rear

axles must never exceed the maximum per-
missible axle weight. The weight on the
front and rear axles must never exceed the
maximum permissible weight.

WARNING

A shift in weight could jeopardize the stabil-
ity and security of the towing vehicle and
trailer, which could lead to accidents and
serious injuries.

●

Always load the trailer correctly.

●

Always secure the load properly using

belts or straps that are suitable and in
good condition.

Driving with a trailer

Adjusting the headlights

The front part of the vehicle may be raised
when the trailer is connected and the light
may dazzle the rest of the traffic.

Specific features of driving with a trailer

●

If your trailer has an

overrun brake

, brake

gently at first

and then rapidly. This will pre-

vent the jerking that can be caused by the
locking of trailer wheels.

●

Due to the gross combination weight of the

towing vehicle and trailer, the braking dis-
tance increases.

●

When going down a slope, go into a lower

gear (if using a manual gearbox or the tip-
tronic automatic gearbox mode) to take ad-
vantage of the braking power provided by the
engine. Otherwise, the braking system could
overheat and even fail.

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Driving

●

The trailer weight, as well as the gross com-

bination weight of the towing vehicle and
trailer, change the centre of gravity and the
properties of the vehicle.

●

If the towing vehicle is empty and the trailer

is loaded, then the load distribution is incor-
rect. Under these conditions, drive slowly and
with extra caution.

Hill starts with a trailer

Depending on the slope of the hill and the
combination weight of the towing vehicle and
trailer, the vehicle might start rolling back-
wards slightly when you first start up.

For hill-starting with a trailer, do the following:

●

Press and hold the brake pedal.

●

Press the



button once to disconnect the

electronic parking brake

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●

If the vehicle is equipped with a manual

gearbox, push the clutch pedal all the way
down.

●

Engage first gear or move the selector lever

to the position

D/S

●

Pull out the



button and hold it in that po-

sition to immobilise the towing vehicle and
trailer with the electronic parking brake.

●

Release the brake pedal.

●

Start driving slowly. To do this, in the case of

a manual gearbox, slowly release the clutch
pedal.

●

Do not release the



button until the en-

gine has sufficient power to start driving.

WARNING

If a trailer is pulled incorrectly, this may
lead to loss of control of the vehicle and
serious injury.

●

Driving with a trailer and transporting

heavy or large objects will change the ve-
hicle handling and braking distances.

●

Always drive cautiously and carefully.

Brake earlier than usual.

●

Adapt your speed and driving style at all

times to suit visibility, weather, road and
traffic conditions. Slow down, especially
when driving down hills or slopes.

●

Accelerate with particular care and cau-

tion. Avoid sudden braking and manoeu-
vres.

●

Take great care when overtaking. Reduce

speed immediately if you notice that the
trailer is swaying, however slightly.

●

Never attempt to “straighten” the towing

vehicle and trailer while accelerating.

●

Take into account the speed limit for vehi-

cles with a trailer, as it could be lower than
for vehicles without a trailer.

Stabilisation of the towing vehicle
and trailer combination

The stabilisation of the vehicle and trailer
combination is an additional function of the
electronic stability control (ESC).

If the vehicle and trailer stabilisation system
detects that the trailer is weaving, it takes ac-
tion on the steering control to reduce the
weaving of the trailer.

Vehicle and trailer combination stabilisa-
tion requirements

●

The vehicle is factory-equipped with a tow-

ing bracket or has been retro-fitted with a
compatible towing bracket.

●

The ESC and the ASR are switched on. The

control lamp





is not lit up on the instru-

ment cluster.

●

The trailer is connected to the towing vehi-

cle through the trailer power socket.

●

The vehicle is travelling at over 60 km/h

(approx. 37 mph).

●

The maximum vertical load technically per-

missible is not being exceeded on the cou-
pling device.

●

The trailer has a rigid draw bar.

●

If the trailer has brakes, it must be equipped

with a mechanical overrun brake.

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WARNING

The enhanced safety provided by the elec-
tric stability control of the vehicle and trail-
er should not lead you to take any risks that
could compromise your safety.

●

Adapt your speed and driving style at all

times to suit visibility, weather, road and
traffic conditions.

●

Accelerate with caution when the road is

slippery.

●

When adjusting any settings, stop accel-

erating.

WARNING

The electric stability control for the vehicle
and trailer may not correctly detect all
driving conditions.

●

When the ESC is switched off, the stabili-

sation of the towing vehicle and trailer is al-
so switched off.

●

The stability system does not always de-

tect light trailers, so it may not stabilise
these correctly.

●

When driving on surfaces with poor grip,

the trailer can even

interfere

with the sta-

bility system.

●

Trailers with a high centre of gravity can

tip over without having previously weaved.

●

If a trailer is not attached, but a connec-

tor is plugged into the power socket (e.g.
installation of a bicycle rack with lights),

repeated automatic braking may occur in
extreme driving conditions.

Electrically unlocking trailer
hook

Description

Fig. 219

On the right side of the luggage com-

partment: button for unlocking the tow hook.

The towing bracket’s hook is located in the
bumper. Tow hooks for electrical unlocking
cannot be removed.

There should be no person, animal or object
in the path of the tow hook

›››

Unlocking the tow hook and removing it

●

Stop the vehicle and connect the electronic

parking brake

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●

Switch off the engine.

●

Open the rear lid.

●

Pull the

›››

Fig. 219

button briefly. The tow

hook unlocks electrically and automatically
turns outwards. The button's control lamp
flashes.

●

Finish remove the tow hook by hand until

you feel and hear that it has engaged and
the control lamp on the button stays on.

●

Close the rear lid.

●

Hitching and connecting a trailer

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Retracting the tow hook

●

Stop the vehicle and apply the electronic

parking brake.

●

Switch off the engine.

●

Unhook the trailer and interrupt the electri-

cal connection between it and the vehicle. If
you are using an adapter, remove it from the
trailer's power socket.

●

Open the rear lid.

●

Pull the

›››

Fig. 219

button briefly. The tow

hook unlocks electrically.

●

Turn the tow hook under the bumper with

your hand until you feel and hear that it en-
gages and the control lamp on the button re-
mains on continuously.

●

Close the rear lid.

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Driving

The control lamp



●

If the warning light on the button

›››

Fig. 219



flashes

, this means that the tow hook has

not been attached properly or is damaged

›››

●

If the warning lamp

›››

Fig. 219



remains

with the rear lid open, the tow hook is cor-

rectly in place both when extracted and
when covered.

The control light of the lamp switches off ap-
proximately 1 minute after closing the read lid.

WARNING

Undue use of the towing bracket may
cause injury and accidents.

●

Only use the tow hook if it is properly en-

gaged.

●

Always ensure that no person, animal or

object is to be found in the path of the tow
hook.

●

Never use a tool or instrument while the

tow hook is moving.

●

Never press the

›››

Fig. 219

button when

there is a trailer hooked to the vehicle or
when a carrier system or other accessories
are mounted on the tow hook.

●

If the tow hook is not attached properly,

do not use it. Instead, go to a specialised
workshop and have the towing bracket
checked.

●

If you detect any fault in the electrical

system or in the towing bracket, contact a
specialised workshop and ask them to
check it.

●

If the ball has a diameter of less than 49

mm at any one point, do not use the towing
bracket under any circumstances.

CAUTION

If you clean the vehicle with high-pressure
or steam devices, do not point the jet di-
rectly towards the retractable tow hook or
the trailer power socket, as this may dam-
age the joints or remove the grease neces-
sary for lubrication.

Note

At extremely low temperatures, the tow
hook may be impossible to operate. In this
case, place the vehicle in a warmer loca-
tion (for example, a garage).

Fitting a bicycle carrier on the re-
tractable towbar

The maximum allowed weight of the carrier
system, including the load, is

100 kg

. The car-

rier system should not protrude more than
700 mm backwards from the spherical head.
Only carrier systems on which up to 3 bikes
can be mounted are allowed. Heavier bicy-

cles must be mounted as close to the vehicle
as possible (tow hook).

WARNING

The incorrect use of the tow hitch with a bi-
cycle rack mounted on the tow hook can
cause accidents and injury.

●

Never exceed the maximum weight or the

limits indicated above.

●

The bicycle rack may not be mounted to

the neck of the hook below the ball be-
cause, due to the shape of the neck and
depending on the rack model, the rack
could be incorrectly mounted on the vehi-
cle.

●

Always read and take the manufacturer

assembly instructions into account.

CAUTION

If the maximum weight and limits indicated
above are exceeded, the vehicle may suf-
fer considerable damage.

●

Never exceed the values indicated!

Note

SEAT recommends removing, as far as pos-
sible, all removable parts of the bicycles
before setting off. These parts include, for
example, baskets and saddlebags, child
seats or batteries. This improves aerody-
namics and the centre of gravity of the rack
system.

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Towing bracket device

Retrofitting a towing bracket

Description

Fig. 220

Limits and attachment points for ret-

rofitting a towing bracket.

SEAT recommends that towing brackets be
retrofitted at a specialised workshop. For ex-

ample, it may very well be necessary to ad-
just the cooling system or mount thermal pro-
tection plates. SEAT recommends visiting a
SEAT dealership for this.

If a towing bracket is retrofitted, the distance
specifications should always be kept in mind.

The distance between the centre of the ball
head and the road

›››

Fig. 220

must never

be less than indicated. This also applies when
the vehicle is fully loaded, including the tech-
nically permissible maximum vertical load on
the coupling device.

Distance specifications

›››

Fig. 220

Mounting points on the vehicle
1,095 mm
75 mm (minimum)
365 mm
353 mm
600 mm
1,050 mm

WARNING

If the cables are improperly or incorrectly
connected, this may lead to malfunctions
in the entire vehicle electronic system, as
well as to accidents and serious injuries.

●

Never connect the trailer's electric sys-

tem to the electrical connections of the tail
lights or any other unsuitable power sour-

ces. Only use suitable connectors to con-
nect the trailer.

●

The towing bracket should be retrofitted

only at a specialised workshop.

WARNING

If the towing bracket is badly fitted or un-
suitable, the trailer may separate from the
vehicle while driving. This could cause seri-
ous accidents and fatal injuries.

Note

●

According to regulation EU2021_535 it is

not permitted to install a towing device that
cannot be removed or retracted.

●

Only use towing brackets that have been

approved by SEAT for the model in ques-
tion.

●

In some versions, the fitting of a conven-

tional towing hook solution is not recom-
mended. Please consult your Technical
Service.

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