The batteries of the light are recharged when the removable luggage compartment light is fitted in the bracket and
the engine is running.
If the removable luggage compartment light is no longer providing the desired level of brightness, the batteries
should be replaced.
1. Remove the removable luggage compartment light from the bracket.
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2. Remove the battery cover with a thin object below the area→ fig. 1
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3. Replace the batteries with batteries of the same voltage, size and specifications, ensuring that you follow the
installation position for the batteries.
4. Push the battery cover onto the removable luggage compartment light until the cover audibly engages.
NOTICE
Incorrect transport of the removable light can cause damage.
● Securely stow the removable luggage compartment light in the bracket in the luggage compartment before
beginning driving.
NOTICE
Using conventional batteries or unsuitable batteries could result in damage to the removable luggage compartment
light and the vehicle electronics.
● Only use batteries with the same specifications as the original batteries.
Introduction
If equipped correctly, the vehicle can be used to tow a trailer.
Driving a trailer not only increases the vehicle load, but requires more concentration from the driver.
The increased weight from towing affects vehicle wear, fuel consumption, and vehicle performance and may shorten
the service intervals.
If the vehicle is driving with a heavy load, functions such as the air conditioner power may be reduced or deactivated
to prevent the vehicle from becoming stranded in traffic. Avoid long or large inclines. In the event of prolonged loads,
the engine torque can be reduced temporarily to prevent the engine or transmission overheating. Reduce the speed
and observe the information and warning and indicator lights in the instrument cluster. When the engine and the
transmission are working at the optimal temperature range again, the engine torque reduction is canceled.
The load that a vehicle is able to pull decreases under the following conditions:
—Driving on slopes.
—Driving at high altitudes.
—Driving in high outside temperatures.
—Driving with a fully loaded vehicle, e.g. with passengers and luggage.
—With increasing speed.
Vehicles with a start/stop system
Before trailer towing using towing brackets which have not been retrofitted by Volkswagen, the start/stop system
must be manually deactivated and remain deactivated during the entire trailer towing process (→ Start-stop system).
Trailer with function check for the lighting
No trailer with tail lights and brake lights that require a function check for the tail light or brake light in order to be
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