2018 Seat Leon tow

Operation
Traffic sign detection system* 1)Fig. 130
On the instrument panel display: ex-
ampl es of speed limits or o v
ertaking prohibi-
tions with their respective additional signs. The traffic sign detection system records the
st
andar
d tr

affic signs in front of the vehicle
with a camera located on the base of the in-
terior mirror and provides information about
speed limits and overtaking prohibitions. Within its limitations, the system also displays
additional signals, such as time-specific pro-
hibitions, signs f

or vehicles towing trailers

Opening and closing
The vehicle interior monitoring and the anti-
t o
w syst
em are automatically switched on
again next time the vehicle is locked.
The vehicle interior monitoring and anti-tow
sensor (tilt sensor) are automatically switch-
ed on when the anti-theft alarm is switched
on. In order to activate it, all the doors and
the rear lid must be closed.
If you wish to switch off the vehicle interior
monitoring and the anti-tow system, it must
be done each time that the vehicle is locked;
if not, they will be automatically switched on.
The vehicle interior monitoring and the anti-
tow system should be switched off if animals
are left inside the locked vehicle (otherwise,
their movements will trigger the alarm) or
when, for example, the vehicle is transported
or has to be towed with only one axle on the
ground.
False alarms
Interior monitoring will only operate correctly
if the vehicle is completely closed. Please ob-
serve related legal requirements.
The following cases may cause a false
alarm:

Towing bracket device
In combination with the Parking System Plus

Towing bracket device
Placing in standby position Fig. 292
Step 1. Fig. 293
Step 2. Before assembling it, place the detachable
ball in the st
andby position with the f
oll
owing
two steps. Step 1.

Driving
Thus adjusted, the detachable ball is ready
f or inst
all
ation. CAUTION
The key cannot be removed or turned in the
standby position. Fitting the tow hitch Step 1
Fig. 295
Fitting the detachable ball / Release
bolt in the depl oyed position.Fitting the detachable ball

Towing bracket device

Driving
WARNING
Never remove the detachable ball joint
when the trail er is hit
ched.Note
Before you remove the detachable ball,
you are advised t o pl

ace the protective
cover on the ball coupling. Removing the tow hitch. Step 2
Fig. 301
Releasing the detachable ball. Do not omit this first step

Towing bracket device
Trailer towing What do you need t o bear in mind
when t o
wing a trailer?Your vehicle may be used to tow a trailer
when fitted with the corr
ect equipment.
If you wish t

o retrofit a towing bracket, con-
sult