Important Note - Volkswagen 3AB 055 204 Fitting Instructions Manual

Important note

Before starting work read the installation instructions.
Only qualified specialists are allowed to install the electrical installation kit.
Follow guidance in the current repair manual when carrying out installation work on the vehicle.
A diverse range of assistance systems (depending on the equipment fitted) are
deactivated when a trailer or bicycle carrier is attached.
Caution - disconnect battery
Damage to the vehicle electronics may result in loss of stored electronic data.
Before starting work read out error memory.
Note
When fitting, pay particular attention to the following points:
Wiring must not be pinched or damaged.
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All seals must be properly seated.
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The seal for the socket must be positioned on the insulating sleeve and not on the
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individual wires.
Route wiring so that it does not chafe against the vehicle or break off.
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Do not route wiring immediately next to the exhaust system.
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Failure of a trailer light (also indicators, not reversing light and rear fog light) is shown by the lamp
failure indicator on the instrument panel. There is no additional warning lamp (C2) in the vehicle
for monitoring the turn signal indicators on the trailer.
For trailer operation the rear fog light of the towing vehicle is disabled.
A rear fog light must be retrofitted on trailers not already equipped with one.
A socket adapter may only be used in trailer operation. Remove the socket adapter when trailer
operation is not in use.
Check the operation of the trailer using a trailer or test equipment with load resistances.
Subject to technical changes!
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