● Take extra care when overtaking. Reduce your speed immediately if the trailer shows even the slightest sign of
snaking.
● Never try to stop a trailer from snaking by increasing your speed.
● Always obey maximum speed limits. In some areas, speed limits for vehicles towing trailers are lower than for
vehicles without trailers.
Fitting a bicycle carrier on the ball coupling of the towing bracket
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends the use of Volkswagen Genuine Accessories, which you can purchase
from your Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership.
Mount the bicycle carrier according to the manufacturer's installation instructions.
A maximum of three bicycles may be mounted on the bicycle carrier→ . Position heavy bicycles as close to the
vehicle (ball coupling) as possible.
Maximum load
The maximum load (carrier system including load) of the bicycle carrier fitted on the ball coupling is75 kg. However,
the model-specific maximum drawbar load of the towing bracket (→ Trailer towing) must not be exceeded.
WARNING
Incorrect use of a bicycle carrier mounted on the ball coupling of the towing bracket can cause accidents and
injuries.
● Always read and follow the installation instructions provided by the bicycle carrier manufacturer.
● Never exceed the specified load and overhang.
● Never attach a bicycle carrier to the ball coupling below the coupling ball. The bicycle carrier could slip out of
position due to the shape of the ball coupling.
NOTICE
Considerable vehicle damage could occur if the maximum permitted payload specified in the manufacturer's
assembly instructions or the overhang is exceeded.
● Never exceed the values stated in the installation instructions.
Remove as many add-on parts as possible from the bicycles before setting off. This includes, for example,
bicycle bags and baskets, child seats or batteries. This helps improve the carrier system's wind load and
centre of gravity.
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