Seat Inca 2020, Owner'S Manual, Page: 116 / 214

3.18 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– YOUR VEHICLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT
TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
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The towing system is a safety ele-
ment and for this reason it should
only be used with a device that is
especially designed for this type of
vehicle and that has been duly
approved.
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The electrical connection of the towing
device should be coupled to the vehicle’s
electrical network in the specified way.
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The cooling system is strengthened in
the factory to allow for the installation of
a towing device only for vehicles
equipped with air conditioning
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In vehicles not equipped with air condi-
tioning, the cooling system must be
strengthened if a towing device is to be
installed.
If this is not done, when the engine is
subjected to large stresses (mountains,
high ambient temperatures, large trailer
weight), the cooling system may over-
heat. For more details, contact a Technical
Service Centre.
In order to achieve optimum power we
recommend disconnecting the air condi-
tioning in vehicles with 1.9 D engine
when driving on a slope with an inclina-
tion of 12% and carrying the max. load
permitted in the vehicle and the trailer.
Operations instructions
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Additional mirrors are required if the
traffic behind the trailer is not visible with
the exterior mirrors fitted as standard.
Both exterior mirrors must be attached to
brackets in such a way that a sufficient
field of vision to the rear is guaranteed at
all times.
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Under no circumstances should you
exceed the admissible tow loads. See the
“Technical Data” chapter.
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When using a trailer on mountain
routes you must bear in mind that the tow
loads given in the “Technical data” chap-
ter are only applicable for slopes of 10%
to 12%. If you do not use the full tow load
you may drive up steeper slopes.
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The given trailer weights are only applic-
able for altitudes up to 1000 m above sea
level. As the engine output drops due to
the decreasing air density, the climbing
ability must also be reduced by 10 % for
each further 1000 m.
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Whenever possible take full advantage
of the vehicle, without exceeding the
maximum weight allowed on the ball of
the tow bar device. See “Technical Data”
chapter.
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While observing the permissible trailer
and drawbar weight, distribute the load in
the trailer so that heavy objects are as
near as possible to the axle. The objects
must also be secured so that they cannot
slip about.