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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
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. To do so, CUPRA recommends
going to a specialised CUPRA dealer or any
SEAT dealership.
Exterior mirrors
If you cannot see the area behind the trailer
with the exterior mirrors of the towing vehi-
cle, additional mirrors will have to be instal-
led in accordance with the regulations of the
country 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 Cen-
tral 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
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If the rear lights of the trailer are not cor-
rectly connected, the vehicle's electronic
system may be damaged.
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If the trailer absorbs excessive electric
current, the vehicle's electronic system
may be damaged.
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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. 249 Schematic representation: assignment of
the pins of the trailer's electrical socket.
Pin Meaning
1 Left turn signal
2 Rear fog light
3 Earth for pins 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
4 Right turn signal
5 Rear light, right
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