Trailer towing -> Retrofitting a trailer hitch for Your Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Sixth Generation (2011-2018)

Retrofitting a trailer hitch  
Fig. 87 Dimensions and attachment points for retrofitting a trailer hitch.  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
Volkswagen recommends having the trailer hitch retrofit performed by a qualified workshop because  
cooling system modifications or the installation of heat shields may be necessary. Volkswagen  
recommends that you see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service  
Facility before having a trailer hitch installed on your vehicle.  
When retrofitting a trailer hitch, the specified distance dimensions must be strictly adhered to. Under  
no circumstances may the distance from the center of the hitch ball to the surface of the road ⇒ꢀfig. 87  
(D) be less than the specified minimum. This minimum height must be present even when the vehicle  
is fully loaded and subject to the maximum tongue weight.  
Distance dimensions :  
(A)  
(B)  
(C)  
(D)  
(E)  
Attachment points  
46.2 inches (1173 mm)  
at least 2.6 inches (65 mm)  
13.7 – 16.5 inches (350 – 420 mm)  
10.6 inches (268 mm)  
(F)  
26.1 inches (663 mm)  
40.9 inches (1040 mm)  
(G)  
WARNING  
Improper or incorrect connections to the vehicle electrical system can cause malfunctions  
that affect the entire vehicle electrical system and cause accidents and serious personal  
injury.  
Never connect the electrical system of the trailer directly to the electrical connections of  
the rear lights or other unsuitable power sources. Use only a suitable connector to provide  
power to the trailer.  
Have any trailer hitch retrofit or other work on a trailer hitch done by a qualified workshop.  
WARNING  
An improperly installed or unsuitable trailer hitch can cause the trailer to separate from the  
towing vehicle and result in a major accident with serious personal injuries.  
Maximum permissible trailer weight  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
Maximum power  
output  
Engine code  
Transmission  
Trailer  
with  
brake  
Trailer  
without  
brake  
Tongue  
weight  
2000 lbs  
(907 kg)  
1650 lbs  
(748 kg)  
200 lbs  
(91 kg)  
5S manual  
6S automatic  
5S manual  
CPKA  
CPRA  
1.8L  
170 hp (125 kW)  
gasoline engine  
1500 lbs  
(680 kg)  
1500 lbs  
(680 kg)  
200 lbs  
(91 kg)  
1000 lbs  
(454 kg)  
1000 lbs  
(454 kg)  
200 lbs  
(91 kg)  
115 hp (85 kW)  
gasoline engine  
CBPA  
2.0L  
1000 lbs  
(454 kg)  
1000 lbs  
(454 kg)  
200 lbs  
(91 kg)  
6S automatic  
SG6 manual  
1000 lbs  
(454 kg)  
1000 lbs  
(454 kg)  
200 lbs  
(91 kg)  
140 hp (103 kW) diesel  
engine with DPF  
CJAA  
2.0L  
This vehicle cannot be used to  
DSG® 6S automatic  
tow a trailer ⇒ꢀ  
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and the Gross Axle Weight Rating must not be exceeded, even with  
a trailer. These ratings are listed on the safety compliance label on the driver front door jamb,  
Technical data. When a trailer is towed, the weight of the ball mount and the tongue weight of the  
trailer are added to the vehicle weight, Determining the correct load limit.  
The trailer weight ratings given above are valid only up to altitudes of 3000 ft (1000 m) above sea  
level. The maximum permissible combined towing weight must be reduced by about 10% for every  
3000 ft (1000 m), or portion thereof, of additional altitude.