Seat Arona 2018, Owner'S Manual

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Towing bracket device
Meaning of the orientation lines
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Fig. 262
Side lines: extension of the vehicle (the
approximate width of the vehicle plus the
rear view mirrors) on the road surface.
End of the side lines: the area marked in
green ends approximately 2 m behind the
vehicle on the road surface.
Mid line: indicates a distance of approxi-
mately 1 m behind the vehicle on the road
surface.
Horizontal red line: indicates a safe dis-
tance of approximately 40 cm at the rear
of the vehicle on the road surface.
Parking manoeuvre
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Place the vehicle in front of the parking
space and engage reverse gear (manual
gearbox) or move the selector to the
R posi-
tion (automatic gearbox).
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Reverse slowly, and turn the steering wheel
so that the side orientation lines lead towards
the parking space.
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Guide the vehicle into the parking space so
that the side orientation lines run parallel to it.
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Towing bracket device
Towing bracket device*
Introduction
The towing bracket device fitted to your vehi-
cle, be it factory-fitted or a genuine SEAT ac-
cessory, meets all the national technical and
legal requirements for towing.
Your vehicle is fitted with a 13-pin connector
for the electrical connection between the
trailer and the vehicle. If the trailer is equip-
ped with a
7-pin connector you can use the
corresponding adaptor, which is available as
a genuine SEAT accessory.
The maximum authorised towing load is 55
kg .
WARNING
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Before each journey, make sure that the
detachable ball joint is properly fitted and
secured in its housing.
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If the detachable ball joint is not properly
fitted and secured, do not use it.
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Do not use the towing bracket device for
towing if it is damaged or has missing parts.
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Do not modify or adapt the towing device
connection.
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Never unhook the detachable ball joint
when the trailer is hitched.
CAUTION
Handle the detachable ball joint with care
in order to avoid damaging the bumper
paintwork.
Note
Towing the vehicle with the detachable ball
joint
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