WARNING
ꢀ An improperly installed or incorrect trailer hitch can cause a trailer to separate from the
tow vehicle and cause serious personal injuries.
ꢀ If you don't have to tow a trailer any more, remove the entire trailer hitch. Always seal all
bolt holes to prevent water and deadly exhaust fumes from getting into the vehicle.
NOTICE
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If the trailer lights are not connected properly, the vehicle's electronics may be damaged.
If the trailer uses too much electricity, the vehicle's electronics may be damaged.
Never connect the electrical system for the trailer directly to the electrical connections for
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the rear lights or to any other unsuitable power sources. Use only a suitable connector to
provide power to the trailer.
If you tow a trailer frequently, Volkswagen recommends having the vehicle serviced between the
regular maintenance and inspection intervals because of the extra load it has to pull.
Hitching up and connecting a trailer
ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Safety chains
Always make sure that the safety chains are properly attached to the towing vehicle. Leave enough
slack in the chains so that you can go around corners without stretching the chains. The safety chains
must not drag on the ground, however.
Trailer taillights
Make sure that the trailer lights work properly and meet legal requirements. Do not exceed the
maximum power consumption for the trailer, Technical requirements.
WARNING
Improper connections to the vehicle electrical system can cause malfunctions that affect the
entire vehicle electrical system, which can lead to accidents and serious personal injury.
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Have any work on the electrical system done by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Never connect the electrical system for the trailer directly to the electrical connections for
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the rear lights or to any other unsuitable power sources. Use only a suitable connector to
provide power to the trailer.
NOTICE
Never attach a trailer to the vehicle or leave it attached to the vehicle when the trailer is
supported by a trailer jack or blocks. Various things (such as a change in trailer or vehicle load
or a flat tire) can lower or raise the vehicle. This subjects the trailer hitch and the trailer to
strong forces that can damage the vehicle or the trailer.
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