2017-2024 Volkswagen Arteon 4 Door Transporting -> Trailer towing User Manual
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Fig. 145 Pass-through in the luggage compartment.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there may be a load-through hatch behind the center armrest in the rear seat backrest for transporting long objects, such as  
skis, inside the vehicle.  
Opening the pass-through from the vehicle interior  
1. Fold the center armrest forward ⇒ Center armrest.  
2. Pull the release lever in the direction of the arrow fig. 144 and fold the luggage compartment pass-through cover all the way forward ⇒  
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3. Open the trunk lid.  
Opening the pass-through from the luggage compartment  
1. Press the release lever down in the direction of the arrow fig. 145 and fold the cover forward.  
2. Insert long objects from the luggage compartment side and slide them forward through the load-through hatch.  
3. Secure objects with a seat belt if necessary.  
4. Close the trunk lid.  
Closing the load-through hatch  
1. Fold the flap for load-through hatch backward until it audibly engages.  
There may be a red mark on the luggage compartment side. This should not be visible  
2. Close the trunk lid.  
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3. If necessary, fold the center armrest backward.  
WARNING  
Folding and unfolding the load-through hatch in an uncontrolled or careless manner may cause severe injury.  
Never fold the luggage compartment pass-through forward or back while driving.  
When folding up the pass-through, make sure that the safety belt does not become trapped or damaged.  
Keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts away from the pivot range of the pass-through when folding it forward or back.  
If a red mark is visible on the locking display, the luggage compartment pass-through may not be engaged. Always check that the red mark is not visible  
when the pass-through is in the upright position.  
If the load-through hatch is folded down or not properly engaged, no passengers, especially children, are to be transported on this seat.  
Trailer towing  
Introduction  
If equipped correctly, the vehicle can be used to tow a trailer. The increased weight from towing affects vehicle wear, fuel consumption, and vehicle performance  
and may shorten the service intervals.  
Driving a trailer not only increases the vehicle load, but requires more concentration from the driver.  
Vehicles with a start/stop system  
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Before trailer towing using towing brackets which have not been retrofitted by Volkswagen, the start/stop system must be manually deactivated and remain  
deactivated during the entire trailer towing process ⇒ Start-stop system.  
Trailer with function check for the lighting  
No trailer with tail lights and brake lights that require a function check for the tail light or brake light in order to be approved may be operated on this vehicle. Please  
consult the trailer manufacturer to find out what approval applies to your trailer.  
Unused ball mount  
Swivel the ball mount or remove it if there is no trailer, bicycle rack or similar attached to the ball mount. This is especially applicable if the vehicle's license plate or  
lighting is obscured by the unused ball mount. Note the country-specific regulations for using a ball mount ⇒  
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Special conditions  
Before driving with a trailer, please note that the functions of the assistance and parking systems may be limited.  
DANGER  
Transporting persons in a trailer can cause life-threatening injuries and may be against the law.  
Never transport anyone in a trailer.  
WARNING  
Using the trailer hitch incorrectly can result in loss of control of the vehicle, accidents, and serious injuries.  
Install and use the trailer in accordance with the instructions provided by the corresponding manufacturer.  
Only use the ball mount if it is undamaged and secured correctly.  
Do not modify or repair the ball mount.  
To reduce the risk of injury during a rear collision and to pedestrians and cyclists near parked vehicles, always swivel in or remove the ball mount when  
you are not towing a trailer.  
Never install “weight distributing” or “load equalizing” ball mounts. The vehicle was not designed for these types of trailer hitches. The trailer hitch could  
malfunction and the trailer could disconnect from the vehicle.  
WARNING  
Driving with a trailer and transporting heavy or large objects can change the vehicle handling performance, increase the braking distance, and cause accidents.  
Always secure cargo correctly with suitable and undamaged cords, fixation belts or tensioning straps.  
Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions. Reduce the vehicle speed, especially when driving  
downhill.  
Trailers with a high center of gravity may tip sooner than trailers with a low center of gravity.  
Always drive carefully and try to anticipate what may be ahead. Accelerate with extra care and caution. Avoid abrupt and sudden driving and braking  
maneuvers.  
Be very careful when passing. Reduce vehicle speed as soon as you detect the slightest swaying movement in the trailer.  
Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h), or 60 mph (100 km/h) if absolutely necessary, when towing a trailer. This also applies in countries where  
higher speeds are permitted. Adhere to the applicable local maximum speed limit, which may be lower for vehicles towing a trailer than it is for vehicles  
that are not towing a trailer.  
Never try to “straighten out” a swaying trailer by accelerating.  
WARNING  
When towing with towing brackets which have not been retrofitted by Volkswagen the start/stop system must always be manually deactivated. Otherwise this  
can lead to a failure in the brake system and can cause accidents and severe injury.  
If you have integrated a trailer into the anti-theft alarm system, breaking the connection to the trailer may trigger the anti-theft alarm system ⇒ Anti-theft alar  
system.  
Do not tow a trailer during the first 1000 km (600 miles) driven with a new engine ⇒ Breaking in the engine.  
Some retrofitted trailer hitches cover the mount for the towing eye. If this is the case, it will not be possible to use the towing eye to tow other vehicles. Because  
of this, you should always keep the ball mount from a retrofitted trailer hitch inside the vehicle when it is removed.  
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Hitching a trailer  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
and  
Introduction.  
Trailer socket  
If the trailer has a 7-pin connector, a suitable adapter must be used.  
1. Lift the socket cap and insert the plug.  
2. Rotate the plug clockwise by a quarter of a rotation until it fully engages into the socket.  
3. Release the cap to lock the plug in place.  
4. Check that the entire lighting system is working properly before starting the journey.  
If you are not sure how to connect the trailer with the towing vehicle’s electrical system correctly, consult an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswage  
Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Safety chains  
Always make sure that the safety chains are correctly secured on the vehicle. The safety chains require sufficient play and can sag, but should not touch the ground  
Integrating into the anti-theft alarm system  
The trailer is integrated into the anti-theft alarm system if the following requirements are met:  
If the vehicle is equipped with a factory-installed anti-theft alarm system and trailer hitch.  
If the trailer is connected to the electrical system in the towing vehicle.  
If the vehicle and trailer electrical systems are functioning correctly and are not damaged.  
If the vehicle was locked using the vehicle key and the anti-theft alarm system is active.  
When the vehicle is locked, the alarm will be triggered if the electrical connection to the trailer is disconnected.  
Trailers with LED taillights cannot be integrated into the anti-theft alarm system due to the technology involved.  
When the vehicle is locked, the alarm will not be triggered if the electrical connection to the trailer with LED taillights is disconnected.  
WARNING  
Improperly or incorrectly connected electrical wires can electrify the trailer and lead to malfunctions in the entire vehicle electrical system as well as accidents  
and serious injuries.  
Have all work on the electrical system performed only by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen  
recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Never connect the electrical system on a trailer to the electrical connectors for the taillights or other power sources on the towing vehicle.  
WARNING  
Contact between the pins on the trailer socket can cause short circuits, overloading of he electrical system, or malfunction of the lighting system, which can  
result in accidents and serious injuries.  
Never connect the pins in the trailer socket to one another.  
Have bent pins repaired only by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an  
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
NOTICE  
A trailer that is resting on a supporting wheel or on the trailer support should not remain hitched to the vehicle. Changes to the load or tire damage may raise or  
lower the vehicle. This would put great stress on the trailer hitch and the trailer, which could lead to damage to the vehicle and trailer.  
If the engine is stopped and accessories on the trailer are on while there is an electrical connection through the trailer socket, then the 12 V vehicle battery will  
drain.  
The electrical connection to the trailer will be automatically disconnected if the charge level of the 12 V vehicle battery becomes too low.  
Loading a trailer  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
and  
Introduction.  
General information  
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Always ensure that the vehicle and trailer are well balanced. Do not load the trailer unevenly by putting more weight at either the front or the back. Always store hea  
objects as close as possible to or above the axle. Always secure the load on the trailer properly ⇒  
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Trailer load and tongue weight  
The trailer load is the weight that the vehicle can tow.  
The trailer tongue weight rating is the load that presses down vertically from above onto the ball mount of the trailer hitch.  
Volkswagen recommends always using the maximum permissible trailer tongue weight rating ⇒ Technical data. Tongue weight that is too low affects the trailer's  
handling. The maximum permissible trailer tongue weight rating of the trailer drawbar on the trailer hitch ball head must not be exceeded ⇒  
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The actual trailer tongue weight rating increases the weight on the rear axle and reduces the possible load in the vehicle.  
In some countries, under certain conditions, a higher trailer tongue weight rating can be used. Follow the local specifications and regulations.  
Towing weight  
The towing weight consists of the actual weights of the loaded towing vehicle and the loaded trailer.  
In some countries, trailers are divided into classes. Volkswagen recommends consulting with an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service  
Facility about suitable trailers. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Tire pressure  
The tire pressure for the tires on the trailer is based on the recommendation of the trailer manufacturer.  
When towing a trailer, inflate the tires on the towing vehicle to the maximum permissible tire pressure ⇒ Tire pressure.  
WARNING  
Sliding loads can considerably impair driving stability and trailer safety and increase the risk of accidents and serious injuries.  
Always load trailers correctly.  
Always secure cargo with suitable and undamaged cords or tensioning straps.  
WARNING  
If the Gross Axle Weight Rating, tongue weight, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, or towing weight of the vehicle and the trailer are exceeded, accidents and serious  
injuries can result.  
Never exceed the specified values ⇒ Technical data.  
Never exceed the maximum Gross Axle Weight Rating on the front or rear axle. Never exceed the maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating for the front and  
rear weight of the vehicle.  
Driving with a trailer  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
and  
Introduction.  
Headlight adjustment  
When a trailer is attached, the front part of the vehicle may be lifted, and the dipped beam headlights may dazzle other road users. Lower the beam correspondingl  
using the headlight range control. Vehicles with dynamic headlight range control adjust automatically and do not need to be manually adjusted.  
Characteristics when driving with a trailer  
When driving with a trailer with an overrun brake, first brake gently then rapidly. This avoids braking jolts due to the trailer wheels locking.  
The braking distance increases due to the gross combination weight (of the trailer and vehicle).  
Use the engine as an additional brake on slopes. Otherwise the brake system may overheat and possibly fail.  
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Select a lower gear when driving in Tiptronic mode.  
The vehicle's center of gravity, and thereby also its driving characteristics, are changed by the towing weight and the increased total weight of the vehicle and  
trailer.  
An empty towing vehicle and loaded trailer create a very unfavorable weight distribution. Drive very carefully and slowly with this combination.  
Driving on hills with a trailer  
Depending on the angle of the hill and the total weight of the trailer, a parked trailer may roll back slightly when you start driving.  
When towing a trailer, start on a hill as follows:  
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.  
2. Press the  
button once to switch off the electronic parking brake.  
3. Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Engage the gear to drive forward.  
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4. Pull and hold the  
button to hold the vehicle and trailer with the electronic parking brake.  
5. Release the brake pedal.  
6. Start driving slowly.  
7. Only release the  
switch once the engine has created enough drive power to start driving.  
WARNING  
Towing a trailer incorrectly can result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause serious injuries.  
Driving with a trailer and transporting heavy or large objects can change the vehicle handling performance and increase the braking distance.  
Ensure sufficient visibility behind you. Attach additional rearview mirrors if rear visibility is impaired due to the trailer. Volkswagen recommends the use of  
Volkswagen original parts or Volkswagen original accessories, which you can acquire from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen  
Service Facility.  
Always drive carefully and try to anticipate what may be ahead. Brake earlier than usual.  
Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions. Reduce the vehicle speed, especially when driving  
downhill.  
Accelerate with extra care and caution. Avoid abrupt and sudden driving and braking maneuvers.  
Take particular care when overtaking. Reduce vehicle speed as soon as you detect the slightest swaying movement in the trailer.  
Never try to “straighten out” a swaying vehicle and trailer by accelerating.  
Adhere to the applicable local maximum speed limit, which may be lower for vehicles towing a trailer than it is for vehicles that are not towing a trailer.  
Trailer hitch  
Ball mount holder  
Fig. 146 Dimensions of the ball mount holder and receptacle.  
Suspended height of the ball mount.  
Distance between socket pin and ball mount.  
To pull a trailer you must have installed the necessary cabling, including a socket, and the corresponding trailer hitch. Since pulling a trailer represents a heavy stra  
for the vehicle towing it, connecting the trailer to the towing vehicle and correct dimensions for the receptacle and the ball mount holder are extremely important in  
order for the towing vehicle to cope with the strain to be placed on it.  
The mount requires a special shape and size of ball mount holder and ball mount. This affects both the suspended height of the ball coupling fig. 146  
distance between the socket pin and the ball coupling fig. 146  
and the  
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These dimensions determine the distribution of strain on the receptacle and the connections to the vehicle during towing. When purchasing a ball mount holder and  
a ball mount, always ensure that these will cope with the requirements.  
Dimensions of the ball mount holder  
The drop height fig. 146  
from the top edge of the ball mount to the top edge of the neck must not exceed 40.6 mm (1 39/64 inches).  
The distance between the socket pin and the ball mount fig. 146  
must not exceed 157.5 mm (6 13/64 inches) from the middle of the ball mount to the  
middle of the eye of the pin.  
The diameter of the ball mount may not exceed 50.8 mm (2 inches).  
Ball mounts and holders which do not meet these specifications could damage your car or could fail completely  
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