Get Trailer towing -> Retrofitting a towing bracket Guide for Volkswagen Tayron SUV First Generation (2018-2025)

—Indicator lamp in the button → Fig. 1 lights up continuously when the boot lid is open: the ball coupling has engaged correctly in

swivelled out or swivelled in position.

—The indicator lamp in the button flashes: the ball coupling has not engaged properly or the ball coupling is damaged →

—The indicator lamp in the button goes out approximately 1 minute after the boot lid is closed.

WARNING

Improper use of the towing bracket can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Never use the towing bracket if the diameter of the ball at the smallest point is less than 49 mm (1.9 in).

● Use the ball coupling only if it is properly engaged in position and if there are no faults in the electrical system or on the towing

bracket itself.

● Make sure that no people, animals or items are in the path of the ball coupling.

● Never interrupt the swivel movement of the ball coupling with items or tools.

● Never press the

button if a trailer is attached or if a luggage carrier or other add-on parts are fitted to the ball coupling.

● Have the ball coupling checked by a suitably qualified workshop if it cannot be fitted or if there are faults in the electrical system or

on the towing bracket itself. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

NOTICE

Incorrect cleaning of the vehicle could damage seals or wash off the grease required for lubrication.

● Never aim the jet of a high-pressure cleaner or steam cleaner directly at the swivelling ball coupling or the fitted trailer socket.

At extremely low outside temperatures, it may not be possible to swivel the ball coupling in or out. If this happens, it is

sufficient to place the vehicle in a warmer room, e.g. a garage.

Dimensions and mounting points for retrofitting a towing

bracket.

The distance dimensions → Fig. 1 must be observed in all cases when retrofitting a towing bracket. Always observe the minimum

distance given from the middle of the ball coupling F to the surface of the road. This also applies when the vehicle is fully laden,

including maximum drawbar load.

Attachment points.

1125 mm (approx. 44.3 in)

629 mm (approx. 24.8 in)

382 mm (approx. 15.0 in)

at least 65 mm (approx. 2.6 in)

350 to 420 mm (approx. 13.8 to 16.6 in)

1054 mm (approx. 41.5 in)

1063 mm (approx. 41.85 in)

Volkswagen recommends having the towing bracket retrofitted by a suitably qualified workshop. It may be necessary to perform

conversion work on the cooling system or to fit heat shields, for example. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen

repairer.

Mount the towing bracket in accordance with the supplied installation instructions.

A retrofitted, non-removable towing bracket must not cover either the number plate or the lighting system at the rear of the vehicle.

Observe the country-specific regulations on use of a towing bracket.

Due to legal and technical requirements, the vehicle may not be approved for trailer towing in some countries.

In this case, it is also not allowed to retrofit a towing bracket.

Consult a suitably qualified workshop if you have any questions about retrofitting a towing bracket. Volkswagen recommends using an

authorised Volkswagen repairer.

WARNING

Electrical cables that are not connected properly or are connected incorrectly can cause faults in the entire vehicle electronics system

and also cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Never connect the trailer’s electrical system directly to the electrical connections of the tail light clusters or to other unsuitable

power sources.

● Use only suitable connectors to connect the trailer.

● Have retrofitting of a towing bracket on the vehicle performed by a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an

authorised Volkswagen repairer.

WARNING

If the towing bracket is incorrectly fitted or unsuitable, the trailer can become detached from the towing vehicle while driving,

causing accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Have work on the towing bracket or the retrofitting of a towing bracket carried out only by a suitably qualified workshop.

Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

Use only towing brackets that are intended by the manufacturer for the corresponding vehicle model, model year and vehicle

version.

Volkswagen recommends using Volkswagen Genuine Parts or Volkswagen Genuine Accessories, which you can purchase from an

authorised Volkswagen repairer.

Ball coupling of the towing bracket is not locked

The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

1. Do not use towing bracket. Check the towing bracket locking mechanism (→ Ball coupling, electric).

2. If the problem persists, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

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