Volkswagen PASSAT 2013 Manual page 185

Applicable only in Mexico the AGCC, and South Korea
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. When a trailer is towed, the weight of the ball mount and the tongue load 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) 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-
ings (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)
.