● Never place the trailer’s safety or breakaway cable loosely over the ball coupling.
NOTICE
If a trailer hitched to the vehicle is parked using the support wheel or on the trailer supports, the vehicle height may be lowered or
raised due to any changes in the load or tyre damage. Powerful forces then act on the towing bracket and the trailer. This can cause
damage to the vehicle and trailer.
● Please note that a trailer that is parked using the support wheel or the trailer supports must not remain hitched to the vehicle.
If the engine is not running and electrical equipment is switched on in the trailer via the trailer socket, the 12-volt vehicle
battery will discharge.
If the 12-volt vehicle battery charge level is low, the electrical connection to the trailer will be interrupted automatically.
Basic information
If the vehicle is approved for towing a trailer, observe any local regulations for driving with a trailer and using a towing bracket.
Always make sure that the vehicle and trailer are well-balanced. Do not load the trailer with more weight either at the front or rear.
Always stow heavy items as close as possible to or over the axle. Always secure the load on the trailer properly →
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Maximum trailer weight and drawbar load
The maximum trailer weight is the weight that the vehicle can pull.
The drawbar load is the weight that is exerted vertically from above on the ball coupling of the towing bracket.
Volkswagen recommends always making full use of the maximum permitted drawbar load . The response of the trailer on the road will
be poor if the drawbar load is too small. However, the maximum permitted load exerted by the trailer drawbar on the ball coupling of
the towing bracket must not be exceeded →
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The actually present drawbar load increases the weight on the rear axle and reduces the maximum load of the vehicle as a result.
A higher drawbar load can be used in some countries subject to certain conditions. Observe the country-specific information and
regulations.
Gross combination weight
The gross combination weight is made up of the actual weight of the loaded vehicle and loaded trailer.
In some countries, trailers are divided into different classes. Volkswagen recommends that you contact a suitably qualified workshop to
find out about suitable trailers. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.
Tyre pressure
Follow the trailer manufacturer’s recommendations concerning the tyre pressure for the trailer tyres.
When towing a trailer, inflate the tyres on the towing vehicle with the maximum permitted tyre pressure (→ Tyre pressure).
WARNING
Moving loads can severely impair the stability and driving safety of the vehicle and trailer, which can cause accidents and serious or
fatal injuries.
● Always load the trailer correctly.
● Always secure loads using suitable and undamaged lashing, retaining or securing straps.
WARNING
Accidents and serious or fatal injuries can occur if you exceed the vehicle’s maximum permitted gross axle weight rating, drawbar
load, gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating.
● Never exceed the specified values .
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