Towing A Trailer - Volkswagen ID.4 Owner's Manual

The roof load limit refers to the combined
weight of the roof carrier and the load carried
on the roof → .
Make sure you are aware of the weight of the
roof carrier and the load to be transported.
Weigh the load if necessary.
However, you will not be able to carry the
maximum permitted roof load if you are us-
ing a roof carrier with a lower load rating. In
this case, do not exceed the maximum
weight limit for the roof carrier which is
specified in the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Distributing the load
Distribute the load evenly and secure it cor-
rectly → .
WARNING
Accidents and vehicle damage can occur if
the maximum permitted roof load is excee-
ded.
·
Never exceed the specified roof load, the
maximum permissible axle loads, and
the permissible gross vehicle weight for
the vehicle.
·
Do not exceed the load rating of the roof
carrier, even if the maximum roof load
has not been reached.
WARNING
Loose and incorrectly secured loads can fall
off the roof carrier and cause accidents and
injuries.
·
Always use suitable and undamaged
lashing, retaining or securing straps.
NOTICE
When opening the boot lid, take care not to
let it hit the roof load.
264 Transporting items
Notes on use
Please refer to and
the chapter on page 262.
Remove the roof carrier in the following sit-
uations
— The roof carrier is no longer needed.
— Before entering a car wash.
— When the vehicle height exceeds the re-
quired clearance height, e.g. in a garage.
NOTICE
·
The height of the vehicle is changed by the
installation of a roof carrier and the load
secured to it. Check and compare the
height of the vehicle with clearance
heights, e.g. for underpasses and garage
doors.
·
The roof carrier and its load must not in-
terfere with the roof aerial, the glass roof
and the boot lid.
Fitting a roof carrier increases air re-
sistance and therefore reduces the ve-
hicle's range.

Towing a trailer

Introduction to the topic
The vehicle can be used to tow a trailer if it
has the required technical equipment for this.
The additional trailer load will affect the
amount of wear, fuel consumption and per-
formance of the vehicle and, in certain cir-
cumstances, could shorten the service inter-
vals.
Driving with a trailer not only places an extra
load on the vehicle, but also requires in-
creased concentration on the part of the driv-
er.
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