trailer Seat Leon 5D 2009 Owner's Guide

If and when267
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Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle and take care to avoid jerking the
tow-rope. When towing on an unpaved road, there is always a risk of over-
loading and damaging the anchorage points.
The ignition of the vehicle being towed must be switched on to prevent the
steering wheel from locking and also to allow the use of the turn signals,
horn, windscreen wipers and washers.
As the brake servo does not work if the engine is not running, you must apply
considerably more pressure to the brake pedal than you normally would.
As the power assisted steering does not work if the engine is not running, you
will need more strength to steer than you normally would.
Towing vehicles with an automatic gearbox
•Put the selector lever into position “N”.•Do not drive faster than 50 km/h when towing a vehicle.•Do not tow further than 50 km.•If a breakdown vehicle is used, the vehicle must be towed with the front
wheels raised.Note
•Observe legal requirements when towing or tow-starting.•Switch on the hazard warning lights of both vehicles. However, observe
any regulations to the contrary.•For technical reasons, vehicles with an automatic gearbox must not be
tow-started.•If damage to your vehicle means that there is no lubricant in the gearbox,
you must raise the drive wheels while the vehicle is being towed.•If the vehicle has to be towed more than 50 km, the front wheels must be
raised during towing, and towing should be carried out by a qualified person.•The steering wheel is locked when the vehicle has no electrical power. The
vehicle must then be towed with the front wheels raised. Towing should be
carried out by a qualified person.
•The towing eye should always be kept in the vehicle. Please refer to the
notes on ⇒page 266.Trailer eyes
Fig. 183 The front right
section of the vehicle:
Fitting the front towing
eyeFig. 184 Fitting the
towing eye to the rear of
the vehicle
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General notes on the technical data
272Towing a trailerTrailer weightsTrailer weights
The trailer weights and drawbar loads approved are selected in intensive
trials according to precisely defined criteria. The approved trailer weights are
valid for vehicles in the EU for maximum speeds of 80 km/h (in certain
circumstances up to 100 km/h). The figures may be different in other coun-
tries. All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence over these
data ⇒ .
Drawbar load
The maximum permitted weight exerted by the trailer drawbar on the ball joint
of the towing bracket must not exceed 75 kg.
In the interest of road safety, we recommend that you always tow
approaching the maximum drawbar load. The response of the trailer on the
road will be poor if the drawbar load is too small.
If the maximum permissible drawbar load cannot be met (e.g. with small,
empty and light-weight single axle trailers o r ta n d e m a x l e t r a i l e r s wi t h a n a x le
base of less than 1 metre), at least 4% of the actual trailer weight is a legal
stipulation for a drawbar load.
WARNING
•For safet y reas ons , d o not excee d the 8 0 k m/h limit . Th is is als o valid in
countries where higher speeds are permitted.•Never exceed the maximum trailer weights or the draw bar loading. If
the permissible axle load or the permissible total weight is exceeded, the
driving characteristics of the vehicle may change, leading to accidents,
injuries and damage to the vehicle.
WheelsTyre pressure, snow chains, wheel boltsTyre pressures
The sticker with the tyre pressure values can be found on the inside of the
tank flap. The tyre pressure values given there are for cold tyres. The slightly
raised pressures of warm tyres must not be reduced ⇒.
Snow chains
Snow chains may be fitted only to the front wheels.
Consult the chapter “wheels” of this manual.
Wheel bolts
After the wheels have been changed, the tightening torque of the wheel bolts
s ho uld b e che cke d as s o on as p ossible wit h a to rqu e w re nch ⇒ . The tight-
ening torque for steel and alloy wheels is 120 Nm.
WARNING
•Check the tyre pressure at least once per month. Checking tyre pressure
value is very important. If the tyre pressure is too high or too low, there is
an increased danger of accidents, particularly at high speeds.•If the torque of the wheel bolts is too low, they could loosen while the
vehicle is in motion. Risk of accident! If the tightening torque is too high,
the wheel bolts and threads can be damaged.Note
We recommend that you ask your Authorised Service Centre for information
about appropriate wheel, tyre and snow chain size.
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Technical Data
274Petrol engine 1.4 63 kW (85 bhp)Engine specifications
Performance figures
Weights
Trailer weights Power output in kW (bhp)
rpm 63 (85)/ 5000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 132/ 3800
No. of cylinders, capacity in cm
3
4/ 1390
Fuel Premium unleaded 95 RON or regular unleaded 91 RON
a)
a)Slight power loss.Maximum speedin km/h 172
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in seconds 9,1
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in seconds 13,7
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1746
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1251
Front gross axle weight in kg 890
Rear gross axle weight in kg 895
Permitted roof load in kg 75
Trailer without brakes 620
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1200
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1000
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Technical Data
276Trailer weights
Engine oil filling capacityPetrol engine 1.6 75 kW (102 bhp)Engine specifications
Performance figures Trailer without brakes
710
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1300
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 3.3 litres
Running on LPG Running on petrol
Power output in kW (bhp) rpm 72 (98)/ 560075 (102)/ 5600
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 144/ 3800148/ 3800
No. of cylinders, capacity in cm
3
4/ 15954/ 1595
Fuel LPGSuper 95 octane rating or Regular 91
octane rating
a)
a)Slight power loss.
Running on LPG
Running on petrol
Maximum speed in km/h 181184
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in seconds 8,48,1
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in seconds 12,612,2
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Weights
Trailer weights
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Petrol engine 1.8 118 kW (160 bhp)Engine specifications
Gross vehicle weight
in kg 1836
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1341
Gross front axle weight in kg 935
Gross rear axle weight in kg 950
Permitted roof load in kg 75
Trailer without brakes 670
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1200
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.1 litres
Power output in kW (bhp) rpm 118 (160)/ 4500-6200
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 250/ 1500-4500
No. of cylinders, capacity in cm
3
4/ 1798
Fuel Premium unleaded 95 RON or regular unleaded 91 RON
a)
a)With a slight power loss
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Technical Data
278Performance figures
Weights
Trailer weights
Engine oil filling capacity Manual
Automatic
Maximum speed in km/h 213213
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in seconds 5,65,5
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in seconds 7,97,8
Manual Automatic
Gross vehicle weight in kg 18501865
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 13551370
Gross front axle weight in kg 10351035
Gross rear axle weight in kg 898898
Permitted roof load in kg 7575
Manual Automatic
Trailer without brakes 670680
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 15001500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 14001400
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.6 litres
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Technical Data
280Trailer weights
Engine oil capacityPetrol engine 2.0 litre 177 kW (240 hp). CupraEngine specifications
Performance figures Manual
Automatic
Trailer without brakes 690710
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 15001500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 14001400
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.8 litres
Power output in kW (HP) rpm 177 (240)/ 5700-6300
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 300/ 2200-5500
No. of cylinders, capacity in cm
3
4/ 1984
Fuel Premium 98 RON or Premium 95 RON
a)
a)With a slight power lossMaximum speedin km/h 247
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in seconds 4,6
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in seconds 6,4
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Technical Data281
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Petrol engine 2.0 litre 195 kW (265 bhp). Cupra REngine specifications
Gross vehicle weight
in kg 1945
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1450
Front gross axle weight in kg 1047
Rear gross axle weight in kg 926
Permitted roof load in kg 75
Trailer without brakes 720
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1400
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.8 litres
Power output in kW (bhp) rpm 195 (265)/ 6000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 350/ 2500-5000
No. of cylinders, capacity in cm
3
4/ 1984
Fuel Premium 98 RON or Premium 95 RON
a)
a)With a slight power loss
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Technical Data
282Performance figures
Weights
Trailer weights
Engine oil filling capacity Maximum speed
in km/h 250 (limited)
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in seconds 4,6
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in seconds 6,2
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1945
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1450
Gross front axle weight in kg 1050
Gross rear axle weight in kg 925
Permitted roof load in kg 75
Trailer without brakes 720
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1400
Approximate engine oil capacity with oil filter change 4.8 litres
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Diesel engine 1.9l TDI 66 kW (90 HP)Engine specifications
Performance figures
Weights
Trailer weightsPower output in kW (HP)
rpm 66 (90) /4000
Maximum torque in Nm at rpm 210/1800
No. of cylinders, capacity in cm
3
4/1896
Fuel Min. 51 CZ
Maximum speed in km/h 174
Acceleration from 0-80 km/h in seconds 8,9
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in seconds 13,3
Gross vehicle weight in kg 1868
Weight in working order (with driver) in kg 1365
Front gross axle weight in kg 1015
Rear gross axle weight in kg 896
Permitted roof load in kg 75
Trailer without brakes 680
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 8% 1500
Trailer with brakes, gradients up to 12% 1400
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