It is possible to fit a towing bracket to the rear of the vehicle.
Fig. 123 Attachment points for towing bracket
If a towing bracket is to be fitted after the vehicle is purchased, this must
be completed according to the instructions of the towing bracket manufacturer. The
attachment points for the towing bracket
are underneath the vehicle. The distance
between the centre of the ball coupling and the ground should never be lower than
the measurement indicated when the vehicle is fully loaded including the maximum
resting weight.
Measurement for securing the towing bracket:
65 mm (minimum)
from 350 mm to 420 mm (fully
laden vehicle)
960 mm
345 mm
188 mm
Fitting a towing bracket
• Driving with a trailer implies additional work for the vehicle. Therefore, before fitting a towing bracket, please contact an Authorised Service Centre to check whether your cooling system needs modification.
• Observe the legal requirements in your country (e.g. the fitting of a separate warning lamp).
• Certain vehicle components, e.g. the rear bumper must be removed and reinstalled. The towing bracket securing bolts must be tightened using a torque wrench, and an electrical socket must be used to connect to the vehicle's electrical system. This requires specialist knowledge and tools.
• The figures in the illustration show the dimensions and attachment points which must be observed if you are retrofitting a towing bracket.
WARNING
Towing brackets should be fitted by specialists.
• If the towing bracket is incorrectly installed, there is serious danger of an accident.
• For your own safety, please observe the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the towing bracket.
Caution
• If the electrical socket is incorrectly installed, this could cause damage to the vehicle's electrical system.
Note
For the sports model (FR, SPORT, CUPRA...), fitting of a trailer bracket is not recommended due to the design of the bumpers.
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