Trailer Towing; 6A - Space For Trailer Warning Lamp - Volkswagen Transporter Instruction Manual

Driving tips
Trailer towing*
If you are going to tow a trailer with your vehicle, it must be specially
equipped for this purpose.
When a new vehicle is ordered with a towing bracket, the following is
taken into account
• The towing bracket and the electrical connections for the trailer
are installed correctly.
• In Germany the vehicle documents are andorsed.
When a towing bracket is service installed, the following should be
noted:
• The towing bracket is a safety part. Only a bracket which has
been developed for your vehicle is to be used and it must be fitted
in accordance with our instructions. Details are usually given in
the fitting instructions supplied with the bracket.
• A
special warning lamp must be fitted within the driver's range of
vision to show that the trailer turn signals are working.
The service installation should preferably be carried out by a VAG
Dealer.
Please note the following pOints:
• One pin in the 7 pin trailer socket on the vehicle is usually lett free
(terminal 54 g). This can be used to connect additional electrical
components in the trailer to the vehicles electrical system.
• Iftraffic conditions behind the trailer cannot be seen properly with
the normal mirrors, a second outside mirror must be fitted. If
necessary, both outside mirrors should be on folding extending
telescopic arms.
• Ensure that the tyres have good treads and that the inflation
pressures are correct. If the vehicle is fitted with winter tyres,
trailers with brakes should also be equipped with winter tyres.
• Instructions for towing wfth vehicles wfth automatic gearbox are given in section "Alrtomatic gear ­
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