WARNING
Trailer loads that are not properly secured can shift when the
vehicle is moving or braking and suddenly change the way the
vehicle handles, causing accidents and severe injuries.
Always load the trailer properly.
Always secure the load properly with suitable, undamaged
straps that can be tightened so that the load cannot shift.
Driving with a trailer
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and
heed the WARNINGS
Headlight settings
Towing a trailer can raise the front end of the vehicle enough for the
low beams to blind other road users. If your vehicle does not have
headlight range adjustment, have the headlights adjusted by an au-
thorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facili-
ty. Vehicles with Xenon headlights self-adjust to vehicle load and do
not need manual adjustment.
Special towing considerations
If the trailer has an overrun brake, apply the brakes gently at first
and then firmly. This helps to prevent sudden brake shock and helps
prevent trailer wheels from locking up.
Due to the combined towing weight including the higher gross vehi-
cle weight, the stopping distance is longer.
Before driving downhill, especially on hills that are long or steep,
shift into a lower gear (manual or automatic transmission) so that the
engine helps to brake the vehicle. Otherwise, the brake system could
overheat and might fail.
The vehicle's center of gravity and, in turn, the vehicle's handling,
will change because of the trailer load and the increased combined
towing weight of the vehicle and trailer.
Weight distribution is especially bad if the towing vehicle is empty
and the trailer is loaded. If you absolutely must drive with this combi-
nation, drive with extra care and at a reduced speed.
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