Starting and driving › Towing a trailer 129
Remove the roof rack when it is not needed.
Switch on electric consumers only for as long as
necessary.
For trailer operation, consider the current load con-
dition of the vehicle as well as the distribution of
the load in the trailer. The coupled trailer increases
the rear axle load and can therefore reduce the
payload.
Adjust the headlight range of the headlights ac-
cording to the load status of the vehicle. The front
of the vehicle may lift up when a trailer is being
towed and the headlights may dazzle other road
users.
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Do not leave the windows open while driving.
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Consumption-friendly driving
In the following situations, a small reduction in fuel
consumption occurs.
cluster.
lights up in the instrument
Active cylinder management has temporarily disa-
bled some cylinders in the engine (applies to cer-
tain engine types).
A vehicle with automatic transmission rolls in neu-
tral position.
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A speed of 100 km/h should not be exceeded.
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Reduce the speed by releasing the accelerator
pedal as soon as a pendulum movement of the
trailer is noticeable. Never attempt to stop the
trailer from swaying by accelerating.
If the traffic area behind the trailer can not be
viewed, install additional exterior mirrors.
Apply the brakes in good time. If the trailer is fitted
with a trailer brake, apply the brakes gently at first,
then brake firmly. This will avoid brake jolts result-
ing from the trailer wheels locking.
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Towing a trailer
What you should be mindful of
WARNING
When driving with a trailer, special care is required!
Select a lower gear before descending to also use
the braking force of the engine.
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NOTICE
With frequent towing, the vehicle is excessively loa-
ded so this must also be checked between service
intervals.
Distribution of the load over the vehicle and trailer
combination
Secure heavy objects against slipping, as close to
the trailer axle as possible.
Transport small and light objects in the luggage
compartment.
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Recommendations for using a trailer
Adjust the tyre pressure on the vehicle for full load.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible total
weight of the vehicle and the combination weight
specified in the technical vehicle documentation
(e.g. in the vehicle registration documentation, in
the COC document) and on the type plate.
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Permitted trailer loads
The details in the technical vehicle documentation take precedence over the information in this Owner's Man-
ual.
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Do not exceed the permissible trailer load.
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Engine type
Gearbox
Permissible trailer load, Permissible trailer load,
braked (kg) a)
unbraked (kg)
1.0 l/66 kW TSI G-TEC
1.0 l/70 kW TSI
Manual gearbox
Manual gearbox
Manual gearbox
DSG c)
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600/610 b)
610
1150
1200
1200
1200
1200
1250
1250
1150
1150
1250
1.0 l/81 kW TSI
1.0 l/85 kW TSI
1.5 l/110 kW TSI
620
610
620
630
630
600
620
660
Manual gearbox
DSG c)
Manual gearbox
DSG c)
Manual gearbox
Automatic gearbox
Manual gearbox
1.6 l/81 kW MPI
1.6 l/70 kW TDI CR
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