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iLER TOWING 
VEHICLE OPERATION 
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pr : assenger transportation. If you plan to 
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 trailer you should be mindful that 
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•cr "tended for. The additional load will 
Wee durability and economy of per-
m~ ance.  • :. :ow a trailer, your Volkswagen may 
mc. -9 more frequent maintenance due to 
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 load. 
Gc not tow a trailer during the break-in  kriod of your vehicle. 
Keep an eye on your coolant tempera-
fere gauge. If coolant temperature warn- rc light comes on pull off the road to a sa's place to allow engine to cool down. 
Maximum trailer weight 
A vailer for your vehicle is limited to a
 typi-
ca class I trailer. The maximum gross 
Bier weight and the tongue load must not 
eoeed the specifications listed in the 
[fechnical Information/Data section of this 
 ranual. 
Do not exceed the gross vehicle weight 
•rhich is the weight of the driver, passen ger, luggage, trailer hitch and tongue 
weight of the loaded trailer.  Trailer hitch 
Use a weight-carrying hitch conforming to 
the gross trailer weight. The hitch must be  suitable for your vehicle and trailer and 
securely bolted to the body. Always check 
with the trailer hitch manufacturer to make 
sure that you are using the correct hitch.  Do not use a bumper hitch. 
The hitch must be installed in a way not to  interfere with the impact-absorbing 
bumper system. No modifications should 
be made to the vehicle exhaust and brake 
systems. From time to time check that all  hitch mounting bolts remain securely fas
tened. 
If not towing a trailer for a long period of 
time,
 remove the trailer hitch. This pre
vents the hitch from causing damage  should your vehicle be struck from behind. 
When removing the trailer hitch, seal all  bolt holes to prevent water and exhaust 
fumes from entering the vehicle. 
Trailer brakes  If your trailer is equipped with a braking 
system,
 check to be sure that it conforms 
to all regulations. 
The trailer brake system must not be di rectly connected to the vehicle's brake sys
tem. 
 Tire pressure 
When towing a trailer, inflate the tires of 
your vehicle to the cold tire pressure listed on the label on the left front door jamb. In
flate trailer tires to trailer and tire manufac
turer's specifications. 
Safety chains 
Always use safety chains between your  car and trailer. 
Trailer lights 
Trailer lights must meet all regulations. Do  not connect the trailer light system directly 
to the light system of your vehicle. Be sure 
to check with your Volkswagen dealer for 
correct wiring, switches and relays. 
Before you tow a trailer 
Correct and even load distribution. All ob
jects inside the trailer should be held  securely in place to guard against shifting, be it forward, backward or sideways. 
Never allow a passenger in a moving 
trailer. 
 
 
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