Maximum Permissible Trailer Weight - Volkswagen PASSAT 2013 Manual

(F) 27.8 inches (705.3 mm)
(G) 41.3 inches (1048.2 mm)
WARNING
Improper or incorrect connections to the vehicle electrical system can cause malfunctions
that affect the entire vehicle electrical system and cause accidents and serious personal
injury.
Never connect the electrical system of the trailer directly to the electrical connections of
the rear lights or other unsuitable power sources. Use only a suitable connector to provide
power to the trailer.
Have any trailer hitch retrofit or other work on a trailer hitch done by a qualified workshop.
WARNING
An improperly installed or unsuitable trailer hitch can cause the trailer to separate from the
towing vehicle and result in a major accident with serious personal injuries.
Applicable only in the United States and Canada

Maximum permissible trailer weight

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Engine
All gasoline and diesel
engines
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and the Gross Axle Weight Rating must not be exceeded, even with
a trailer. These ratings are listed on the safety compliance label on the left front door jamb. When a
trailer is towed, the weight of the ball mount and the tongue weight of the trailer are added to the
vehicle weight.
The trailer weight ratings given above are valid only up to altitudes of 3000 ft (1000 m) above sea
level. The maximum permissible combined towing weight must be reduced by about 10% for every
3000 ft (1000 m), or portion thereof, of additional altitude.
WARNING
Exceeding the gross trailer weight rating and tongue weight can cause accidents and serious
personal injury.
Never let the actual weights at the front and rear axles exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rat-
ing (GAWR). Never let the combined front and rear weights exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR).
NOTICE
Exceeding the gross weight ratings can cause extensive vehicle damage that is not covered by
any Volkswagen Limited Warranty.
Engine ID Transmission
code
all all
Trailer Trailer hitch
tongue weight
1000 lbs (450 kg) 165 lbs (75 kg)
.