Transport -> Ball coupling for Your Volkswagen ID.5 SUV First Generation (2021-2025)

Always adapt your speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather and road or traffic conditions.  
The ball coupling of the towing bracket is located in the bumper. The electrically released ball coupling is swivelled out mechanically  
for use and cannot be removed.  
On the right of the luggage compartment: button for  
releasing the ball coupling.  
Releasing and swivelling out the ball coupling  
1. Park the vehicle .  
2. Open the boot lid.  
3. Briefly pull the button  
→ Fig. 1 1 in the luggage compartment.  
The ball coupling is released electrically and swivels out automatically. The indicator lamp in the button flashes.  
4. Continue swivelling the ball coupling until you hear and feel it click into place and the indicator lamp in the button lights up  
continuously.  
5. Close the boot lid.  
Swivelling in the ball coupling  
1. Park the vehicle .  
2. Unhitch the trailer and disconnect the electrical connection between the vehicle and the trailer. If fitted, remove the adapters  
from the trailer socket.  
3. Open the boot lid.  
4. Briefly pull the button  
→ Fig. 1 1 in the luggage compartment.  
The ball coupling is released electrically. The indicator lamp in the button flashes.  
5. Swivel the ball coupling under the bumper until you hear and feel it click into place and the indicator lamp in the button lights up  
continuously.  
6. Close the boot lid.  
Meaning of indicator lamp in the button  
Indicator lamp in the button → Fig. 1 lights up continuously when the boot lid is open: the ball coupling has engaged correctly in  
swivelled out or swivelled in position.  
The indicator lamp in the button flashes: the ball coupling has not engaged properly or the ball coupling is damaged →  
.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out approximately 1 minute after the boot lid is closed.  
WARNING  
Improper use of the towing bracket can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
Never use the towing bracket if the diameter of the ball at the smallest point is less than 49 mm (1.9 in).  
Use the ball coupling only if it is properly engaged in position and if there are no faults in the electrical system or on the towing  
bracket itself.  
Make sure that no people, animals or items are in the path of the ball coupling.  
Never interrupt the swivel movement of the ball coupling with items or tools.  
Never press the  
button if a trailer is attached or if a luggage carrier or other add-on parts are fitted to the ball coupling.  
Have the ball coupling checked by a suitably qualified workshop if it cannot be fitted or if there are faults in the electrical system or  
on the towing bracket itself. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.  
NOTICE  
Incorrect cleaning of the vehicle could damage seals or wash off the grease required for lubrication.  
Never aim the jet of a high-pressure cleaner or steam cleaner directly at the swivelling ball coupling or the fitted trailer socket.  
At extremely low outside temperatures, it may not be possible to swivel the ball coupling in or out. If this happens, it is  
sufficient to place the vehicle in a warmer room, e.g. a garage.