Volkswagen Tiguan Owner's Manual page 326

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Fig. 227 Dimensions and attachment points for retrofitting a towing bracket.
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
Volkswagen recommends having the towing bracket retrofitted by a qualified workshop. The cooling system may need to be modified or heat
shields may need to be fitted. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Observe the clearance dimensions when retrofitting a towing bracket. Always observe the minimum distance given from the middle of the ball
head → Fig. 227 Ⓕ to the surface of the road. This also applies when the vehicle is fully laden, including maximum drawbar load.
→ Fig. 227
Clearance dimensions :
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WARNING
Electrical accessories that are not connected properly can cause malfunctions in the entire vehicle electronics system and also cause
accidents and serious injuries.
Never connect the trailer's electrical system directly to the electrical connections of the tail lights or to other unsuitable sources of electricity.
Only a suitable connector may be used to connect the trailer.
A towing bracket should be retrofitted to the vehicle by a qualified workshop.
WARNING
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