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from the center of the hitch ball to the surface of the road ⇒ꢀfig. 109

(D) be less than the specified minimum. This minimum height must be

present even when the vehicle is fully loaded and subject to the max-

imum tongue weight.

Distance dimensions ⇒ꢀfig. 109:

(A) Attachment points.

(B) 46 inches (1170 mm)

(D) 14–16 inches (350 – 420 mm)

(E) 10 inches (251 mm)

(F) 21 inches (546 mm)

(G) 41 inches (1031 mm)

(H) 41 inches (1036 mm)

WARNING

Improper or incorrect connections to the vehicle electrical sys-

tem can cause malfunctions that affect the entire vehicle elec-

trical 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

Engine

Engine Trailer with

Trailer

without

brakes

Trailer

hitch

tongue

weight

brakes

code

All gasoline

engines

all

2000 lbs

(907 kg)

1650 lbs

(748 kg)

200 lbs

(91 kg)

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 door jamb ⇒ꢀpage 55, Im-

portant vehicle labels. 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 com-

bined towing weight must be reduced by about 10% for every 3000 ft

(1000 m), or portion thereof, of additional altitude.

WARNING

Exceeding the gross trailer weight rating and tongue weight

can cause accidents and serious personal injury.

Never let the actual weights at the front and rear axles exceed

the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Never let the combined

front and rear weights exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

(GVWR).

NOTICE

Exceeding the gross weight ratings can cause extensive vehicle

damage that is not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warran-

ty.

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