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 is 75 kg. However, the model-spe-
cific maximum drawbar load of the towing
bracket → page 269 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.
·
Read and always observe the assembly
instructions provided by the bicycle car-
rier manufacturer.
·
Never exceed the specified load and
overhang.
·
Never secure a bicycle carrier on the ball
neck below the ball head. The bicycle
carrier could slip due to the shape of the
ball neck.
NOTICE
Considerable vehicle damage could occur if
the maximum permitted load specified in the
manufacturer's assembly instructions or the
overhang is exceeded.
·
Never exceed the values specified in the
assembly instructions.
Volkswagen recommends that you re-
move all add-on parts from the bicy-
cles before setting off. This includes bicycle
bags and baskets, child seats or batteries.
This helps improve the carrier system's wind
load and centre of gravity.
Notes on towing a trailer
Please refer to , and at the start
Trailer socket
The electrical connection between the tow-
ing vehicle and the trailer requires a 13-pin
trailer socket. The pin assignment corre-
sponds to DIN ISO 11446.
If the trailer has a 7-pin plug you will need to
use a suitable adapter.
If you are uncertain whether the electrical
connection of the trailer with the vehicle is
correct, please contact a qualified workshop.
Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen
dealership for this purpose.
Connection to the anti-theft alarm
The trailer is integrated in the anti-theft sys-
tem if the following conditions are fulfilled:
— When the vehicle has a factory-fitted anti-
theft alarm and a factory-fitted towing
bracket.
— When the trailer is electrically connected
to the towing vehicle via the trailer socket.
— When the vehicle and trailer electric sys-
tems are functional, fault-free and undam-
aged.
— When the vehicle is locked with the vehi-
cle key and the anti-theft alarm is active.
When the vehicle is locked, the alarm will be
triggered as soon as the electrical connection
to the trailer is interrupted.
Connection to the anti-theft alarm (trailer
with LED tail light clusters)
For technical reasons, trailers with LED tail
light clusters cannot be integrated into the
anti-theft alarm system.
When the vehicle is locked, the alarm is not
triggered as soon as the electrical connection
to the trailer with LED tail light clusters is in-
terrupted.
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