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WARNING
Trailer loads that are not properly secured can shift when the vehicle is moving or braking and
suddenly change the way the vehicle handles, causing accidents and severe injuries.
Always load the trailer properly.
Always secure the load properly with suitable, undamaged straps that can be tightened so that
the load cannot shift.
Driving with a trailer
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first⇒ Introduction to the
subject
Headlight settings
Towing a trailer can raise the front end of the vehicle enough for the low beams to blind other road
users. If necessary, have the headlights adjusted by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
Special towing considerations
If the trailer has an overrun brake, apply the brakes gently at first and then firmly. This helps to
prevent sudden brake shock and helps prevent trailer wheels from locking up.
Due to the combined towing weight including the higher gross vehicle weight, the stopping dis‐
tance is longer.
When driving in Tiptronic mode or downhill, especially on hills that are long or steep, shift into a
lower gear so that the engine helps to brake the vehicle. Otherwise, the brake system could over‐
heat and might fail.
The vehicle's center of gravity and, in turn, the vehicle's handling, will change because of the
trailer load and the increased combined towing weight of the vehicle and trailer.
Weight distribution is especially bad if the towing vehicle is empty and the trailer is loaded. If you
absolutely must drive with this combination, drive with extra care and at a reduced speed.
Starting off with a trailer on hills
Depending on how steep the hill is and the combined towing weight, a parked vehicle with trailer can
roll backwards when you first start moving.
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