Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Technical Requirements
Factory-Installed Trailer Hitch
| If the vehicle was already delivered from the factory with a
trailer hitch, all of the technical and legal requirements for
towing a trailer have already been taken into account. |
| Note that a »13-pin« trailer
socket has been installed in many models since the beginning of
1988 instead of the conventional »7-pin«
socket. This new socket allows additional electrical consumers
in the trailer to be connected, such as back-up lamps. This was
not possible with the previous 7-pin socket. |
| If the trailer that will be hitched has a
»7-pin« connector, an adapter cable
available from authorized Volkswagen dealers can be used. |
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Retrofitted Trailer Hitch
| Note the following if the vehicle will be retrofitted with a
trailer hitch: |
| The trailer hitch is a safety-related component. Only use
approved hitches that were designed to meet the vehicle
requirements. Trailer hitches from the Volkswagen Accessories
program are recommended because they are identical to the
hitches installed at the factory. The installation instructions
provided with these trailer hitches have also been approved by
Volkswagen. |
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Ball Head
| 350 to 420 mm, measured from the center of the ball to the
road surface, with the total weight within the permitted range |
| At least 65 mm, measured from the center of the ball to the
bumper |
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Foreword
(Edition 10.2014)
The content of this guide has been divided into two section.
The first section con ...
Connect the trailer socket to the vehicle electrical system
of the vehicle pulling the trailer according to the manufacturer
instructions.
Refe ...
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Reinforced Shock Absorbers and Coil Springs
Reinforced shock absorbers and coil springs on the vehicle
rear axle reduce pitching motions between the vehicle and the
trailer. If not already installed in the factory, these shock
absorbers and springs can often be retrofitted at authorized
Volk ...
Tire Sealant, Disposal
Tire sealant or residue from it must not be mixed with other
wastes/fluids
Accumulating fluid residue from tire sealant must be
collected and placed in a plastic container. The plastic
containers can be sent for recycling together ...
Certificate of Conformity
The vehicle manufacturer must request an EU type approval
for all passenger vehicles (vehicle class M1).
A certificate of conformity is produced based on this type
approval.
This document confirms that the vehicle confor ...
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Trailer Socket