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Towing and trailer hauling
Manual Transmission
When towing your Volkswagen with
Automatic Transmission, please also
observe the following in addition to the
items listed under Manual Transmission.
Trailer hauling
Please keep in mind . . .
Automatic Transmission
It is not possible to tow a trailer with your
Volkswagen with Automatic Transmission.
When you tow your VW with the engine
not running, the brake booster does not
assist the braking force. To get the full
braking effect, the driver must apply more
force to the brake pedal.
When towing your Volkswagen with
Manual Transmission, place the gearshift
lever in Neutral. Turn the ignition on to be
able to operate parking light, turn signals
and stop lights. Be sure to release the
parking brake.
We provided your Volkswagen with tow-
ing eyes at the front and rear. They are
for emergency towing over short
distances only.
The towing speed should not exceed
30 mph, and the towing distance should
not be longer than 30 miles. This is very
important because the transmission will
not be adequately lubricated do to the
lack of oil pressure normally provided
when the engine is running. These limita-
tions do not apply if the car is lifted at
the rear or if the drive shafts are
disconnec-ted.
When towing a trailer with your Volks-
wagen with Manual Transmission always
shift to a lower gear when driving up or
down steep hills with this extra load.
The total weight of a trailer (without
brakes) should not exceed 1100 lbs.
The trailer tongue load should be 55 to
110 lbs. Distribute load in the trailer
evenly.
And remember: the additional trailer
weight affects the braking of your car
so that a longer distance is needed to
bring the car and trailer to a stop. Test
the brakes before starting out on a trip
with a trailer.
The towing eyes on your Volkswagen are
not designed for towing by commercial
tow trucks. Also, never have your VW
towed by the bumper.
The driver of the towed car must always
keep the tow rope taut.
The driver of the towing car must be very
careful when driving off and shifting to
avoid sudden and abrupt jerks.
Always observe state laws and munici-
pal ordinances governing towing.
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