Volkswagen EOS (2015 year). Instruction

WARNING

Heavy loads can change the way your vehicle handles and increase stopping distances.
Heavy loads that are not properly stowed or secured can shift suddenly, causing loss of
control and serious injury.

Secure the load properly to keep it from shifting.

Always remember when transporting heavy objects that they change the vehicle's center

of gravity and also the way it handles.

– Always distribute the load as evenly as possible.

– Secure heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compartment as possible.

Always tie down heavy items securely with suitable straps.
Never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating or the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating on the

safety compliance sticker on the left door jamb. Exceeding permissible weight can cause the
vehicle to skid and handle differently.

Always adapt speed and driving to the heavier load and the weight distribution in the

vehicle. Take road, weather, traffic, and visibility conditions into account as well.

Always accelerate gently and avoid sudden braking and driving maneuvers.
Always brake earlier than you would if you were not driving a loaded vehicle.

Weights and axle weights

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The actual gross weight of any vehicle depends on the engine, basic equipment, any factory-installed
optional equipment for the given model, and any accessories that have been installed. The Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross front and Rear Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) for a
given vehicle are printed on the vehicle's Safety Compliance Certification Label on the driver door
jamb.

The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating includes the weight of the vehicle itself with all of its factory-
installed equipment, plus a full tank of gasoline, the engine oil and coolant, all vehicle occupants
(150 lbs/68 kg per seating position) and cargo.

The Gross Axle Weight Ratings specify the maximum allowable load for each axle.

The cargo payload may not be increased by using a roof rack without commensurately reducing the

weight from vehicle occupants

⇒

Vehicle payload consists of the combined weight of the following:

Passengers.
Total luggage and other cargo.

Roof load, including the roof rack system if permitted

⇒ Roof rack.

Factory-installed or retrofitted accessories.

Hitch weight and tongue weight for trailer towing

⇒ Loading the trailer.

Please refer to the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross front and rear Axle Weight
Ratings (GAWR) for your vehicle, which are printed on the vehicle's Safety Compliance Certification

Label on the driver door jamb

⇒ Important vehicle labels.

WARNING

Exceeding maximum permissible weight ratings can result in vehicle damage, accidents, and
serious personal injury.

Never let the actual weights at the front and rear axles exceed the permissible Gross Axle

Weight Rating. Also, never let the total of these actual weights exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating.

Always remember that the vehicle's handling and braking will be affected by extra load

and the distribution of this load. Adjust your speed accordingly.

NOTICE

Always distribute the load evenly and as low as possible in the vehicle. The vehicle capacity

weight figures apply when the load is distributed evenly in the vehicle (passengers and
luggage).

When transporting a heavy load in the luggage compartment, carry the load as close to the

rear axle (as far forward) as possible so that the vehicle's handling and braking are affected as
little as possible.

Luggage compartment

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Luggage compartment pass-through

Always stow heavy objects in the luggage compartment. Always secure objects with suitable straps.
Never overload the vehicle. Remember that the vehicle load, as well as how it is distributed, can affect

vehicle handling and braking

⇒

More information:

  Airbag system
  Lights
  Transporting
  Trailer towing
  Tires and wheels

WARNING

An open or unlocked luggage compartment poses special risks for children.

Close and lock the luggage compartment lid and all doors when the vehicle is not in use.

First, make certain that no one is left inside.

Never leave your vehicle unattended or let children play around the vehicle, especially

with the luggage compartment lid left open. A child could crawl into the vehicle and pull the
lid shut, becoming trapped and unable to get out. This could cause severe or fatal injuries.

A closed vehicle can become very hot or very cold, depending on the season.

Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness or death, particularly
to small children.

Never let children play in or around the vehicle.
Never let anyone ride in the luggage compartment.

WARNING

Unsecured or incorrectly stowed items can fly through the vehicle, causing serious personal
injury during hard braking or sharp steering or in an accident. Loose items can also be struck
and thrown through the passenger compartment by the front airbags if they inflate. To help
reduce the risk of serious personal injury:

Always stow all objects securely in the vehicle. Always put luggage and heavy items in the

luggage compartment.

Always secure objects in the passenger compartment properly with suitable straps so that

they cannot move into the deployment zone of a side or front airbag during sudden braking,
in a sudden maneuver, or in a collision.

Always keep storage compartments closed while driving.
Never stow hard, heavy, or sharp objects in the vehicle's open storage compartments, on

the shelf behind the rear seat bench, or on the top of the instrument panel.

Always remove hard, heavy, or sharp objects from clothing and bags in the vehicle

interior and stow them securely in the luggage compartment.

WARNING

Transporting heavy objects causes the handling characteristics of the vehicle to change and
increases braking distances. Heavy loads which are not properly stowed or secured in the
vehicle can lead to a loss of vehicle control and cause serious personal injury.

Transporting heavy items causes the handling characteristics of the vehicle to change by

shifting the vehicle's center of gravity.

Always distribute luggage evenly and as low as possible within the vehicle. The vehicle

capacity weight figures apply when the load is distributed evenly in the vehicle (passengers
and luggage).

Always stow luggage and heavy items in the luggage compartment as far forward of the

rear axle as possible and secure them with appropriate straps.

Never exceed the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or Gross Axle Weight Ratings,

which are printed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the door jamb of
the driver door. Exceeding the permissible weight can cause the vehicle to skid and behave
differently.

Always adapt your speed and driving style to accommodate your payload and its weight

distribution within your vehicle.

Be especially cautious and gentle when stepping on the accelerator pedal and avoid

sudden braking and other maneuvers.

Brake earlier than you would if you were not driving a loaded vehicle.

NOTICE

The defroster heating wires in the rear window can be damaged by objects that rub against
them.

Luggage compartment pass-through

Fig. 100 In the rear backrest: Opening the luggage compartment pass-through cover.

Fig. 101 From the passenger compartment: Opening the pass-through panel into the luggage compartment.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

There is a pass-through for transporting things like skis in the rear seat backrest.

To help prevent soiling the vehicle interior, cover dirty items before sliding them into the pass-through.

Opening the pass-through

From the back seat, pull the release lever

⇒

fig. 100

and fold the pass-through cover all the way

forward.

Remove the pass-through cover and stow it securely in the luggage compartment.

Push up the inside release lever

⇒

fig. 101

(A)

in the direction of the arrow and fold the pass-

through panel backwards into the luggage compartment.

  Slide long objects from the luggage compartment through the pass-through.
  Secure objects with the safety belt.
  Close the luggage compartment lid.

Closing the pass-through

From the back seat, grasp the strap

(B)

and pull the pass-through panel up so that it latches into

place.

Hook the bottom of the pass-through cover into position, then push up to close, making sure that it

latches into place.

The pass-through can be locked and unlocked using the vehicle key.

Roof rack

Important information about roof racks

For technical reasons, the vehicle body is not designed to carry a roof rack. Never mount a roof rack

on your vehicle. Mounting a roof rack will do considerable damage to the vehicle

⇒

WARNING

Mounting a roof rack on the vehicle can cause an accident and serious personal injuries.

Never mount a roof rack on the vehicle.
A roof rack could come loose while driving and fall off the roof of the vehicle.

NOTICE

Installing a roof rack or carrier of any kind will cause expensive damage to your vehicle that
will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty.

Trailer towing

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Technical requirements

Hitching up and connecting a trailer

Loading the trailer

Driving with a trailer

Ball mount

Retrofitting a trailer hitch

Maximum permissible trailer weight

Obey country-specific requirements about trailer towing and trailer hitches.

Volkswagen does not recommend installing a trailer hitch on your vehicle. Your Volkswagen was
mainly designed for carrying passengers. If you plan to tow a trailer, please remember your vehicle will
be performing a job for which it was not primarily intended. The additional load will affect durability,
handling, fuel economy, and performance, and may require the vehicle to be serviced more often.

Trailer towing not only places more stress on the vehicle, it calls for more concentration from the
driver. Always follow the operating and driving instructions given, and use common sense.

Under winter conditions, install winter tires on the vehicle and the trailer.

Tongue weight

The maximum permissible trailer tongue weight exerted on the ball mount must not exceed 165 lbs
(75 kg).

More information:

  Power locking system
  Anti-theft alarm system
  CSC roof
  Lights and vision
  Tires and wheels
  Braking and parking
  Saving fuel and helping the environment
  Starting assistance systems
  Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications

WARNING

Riding in a trailer is dangerous and may be illegal.

WARNING

Improper use of the trailer hitch can cause accidents and injuries. An improperly installed,
incorrect, or damaged trailer hitch can cause the trailer to separate from the towing vehicle
and cause serious personal injuries.

  Only use an undamaged, properly mounted trailer hitch.
  Never repair or modify the trailer hitch.
  To reduce the risk of injury in rear-end collisions, and the risk to pedestrians and cyclists

when the vehicle is parked, always remove the ball mount when you are not towing a trailer.

Never install a “weight distributing” or “load equalizing” trailer hitch on your vehicle. The

vehicle was not designed for these kinds of trailer hitches. The trailer hitch attachment can
fail, causing the trailer to tear loose from the vehicle.

WARNING

Improper trailer towing can cause loss of vehicle control and serious personal injury.

Driving with a trailer and carrying heavy or large things can change the way the vehicle

handles, increase the distance it needs to stop safely, and cause accidents.

Always secure the load properly with suitable and undamaged straps so that the load will

not shift.

Always adapt your speed and driving to the heavier load and the weight distribution in the

vehicle. Take road, weather, traffic, and visibility conditions into account as well.

Reduce your speed even more than you otherwise would when going downhill and under

unfavorable load, weather, or wind conditions.

Trailers with a high center of gravity tip more easily than trailers with a low center of

gravity.

  Always avoid sudden maneuvers and hard braking.
  Be especially careful when passing other vehicles.
  Reduce speed immediately if the trailer shows the slightest sign of swaying.
  Never try to stop the swaying by accelerating.
  Always obey speed limits. In some areas, the speed limits for vehicles towing trailers are

lower than for vehicles without trailers. Never drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h; under
exceptional circumstances 60 mph - 100 km/h) when towing a trailer. This applies even if the
local speed limit is higher.

If you are driving a new vehicle or a vehicle with a new or rebuilt engine, do not tow a trailer

during the break-in period, about 600 miles (1000 km)

⇒ page 325, Parts, accessories, repairs, and

modifications.

If you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need maintenance more often because of the extra load it

has to move.

When you are not towing, remove the trailer hitch ball. This helps keep the trailer hitch from

causing damage to your vehicle and to others if your vehicle is hit from behind.

Some models need a trailer hitch to tow or tow-start other vehicles. You may want to always

carry the ball mount in the vehicle after it has been removed. Be sure to stow it securely.

Technical requirements

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Use only a weight-carrying trailer hitch designed and approved for the gross weight of the trailer you
want to tow. The trailer hitch must be suitable for your vehicle and trailer and must be securely bolted
to the appropriate place on the vehicle chassis. Use only a trailer hitch with a removable ball mount.
Always check with the trailer hitch manufacturer to make sure that you are using the correct trailer
hitch and carefully follow the hitch manufacturer's instructions. Never install a “weight-distributing” or

“load-equalizing” trailer hitch on your vehicle. The vehicle is not designed for this kind of trailer hitch

⇒

Do not use a bumper-mounted trailer hitch

Never install a trailer hitch on the bumper or on the bumper attachments. The trailer hitch must not
interfere with the impact-absorbing bumper system. Do not make any changes to the vehicle exhaust
and brake systems. From time to time, check that all trailer hitch mounting bolts are securely fastened.
When you are not towing, remove the trailer hitch. This helps keep the trailer hitch from causing
damage if your vehicle is hit from behind.

Engine cooling system

Towing a trailer makes the engine and its cooling system work harder. It is important that the engine
cooling system is up to the job. Make sure that the cooling system has enough coolant.

Trailer brakes

If your trailer has its own brakes, make sure it meets all regulations. The trailer brake system must
never be directly connected to the vehicle's brake system.

Safety chains

Always use safety chains between your vehicle and the trailer

⇒ Hitching up and connecting a trailer.

Trailer taillights

Trailer lights must meet all regulations

⇒ Hitching up and connecting a trailer.

Never connect the trailer lights directly to the electrical system of your vehicle.

Outside mirrors

If you cannot see the traffic behind you using the regular outside mirrors, then you must install
extended mirrors. Extended mirrors may also be required by law in some countries/states/provinces.
Always adjust the outside mirrors before driving. It's vital that you always have a clear view to the rear
of the vehicle.

Maximum power consumption for the trailer

Do not exceed the power ratings listed in the chart below.

Electrical load

Maximum power

Brake lights total

108 watts

Turn signals per side

54 watts

Side marker lights total

100 watts

Taillights total

54 watts

WARNING

An improperly installed or incorrect trailer hitch can cause a trailer to separate from the

tow vehicle and cause serious personal injuries.

If you don't have to tow a trailer any more, remove the entire trailer hitch. Always seal all

bolt holes to prevent water and deadly exhaust fumes from getting into the vehicle.

NOTICE

  If the trailer lights are not connected properly, the vehicle's electronics may be damaged.
  If the trailer uses too much electricity, the vehicle's electronics may be damaged.
  Never connect the electrical system for the trailer directly to the electrical connections for

the rear lights or to any other unsuitable power sources. Use only a suitable connector to
provide power to the trailer.

If you tow a trailer frequently, Volkswagen recommends having the vehicle serviced between the

regular maintenance and inspection intervals because of the extra load it has to pull.

Hitching up and connecting a trailer

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Safety chains

Always make sure that the safety chains are properly attached to the towing vehicle. Leave enough
slack in the chains so that you can go around corners without stretching the chains. The safety chains
must not drag on the ground, however.

Trailer taillights

Make sure that the trailer lights work properly and meet legal requirements. Do not exceed the

maximum power consumption for the trailer

⇒ Maximum power consumption for the trailer.

WARNING

Improper connections to the vehicle electrical system can cause malfunctions that affect the
entire vehicle electrical system, which can lead to accidents and serious personal injury.

Have any work on the electrical system done by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Never connect the electrical system for the trailer directly to the electrical connections for

the rear lights or to any other unsuitable power sources. Use only a suitable connector to
provide power to the trailer.

NOTICE

Never attach a trailer to the vehicle or leave it attached to the vehicle when the trailer is
supported by a trailer jack or blocks. Various things (such as a change in trailer or vehicle load
or a flat tire) can lower or raise the vehicle. This subjects the trailer hitch and the trailer to
strong forces that can damage the vehicle or the trailer.

If the engine is switched off and accessories in the trailer are on and use electricity from the

vehicle, the vehicle battery will be drained as long as the electrical systems of the vehicle and the
trailer are connected.

Loading the trailer

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Maximum permissible trailer weight and tongue weight

Maximum permissible trailer weight is the load that the vehicle can tow

⇒

. The tongue load or

tongue weight is the load pressing down on the trailer hitch ball mount.

The maximum permissible trailer weight and tongue weight for your vehicle are listed on

⇒ Maximum

permissible trailer weight in this Manual.

The trailer load and tongue weight on the type identification plate for the trailer hitch are only test
values. The vehicle-specific figures are often lower than these values. In some countries, but generally
not in the United States, the vehicle-specific figures are listed in the official vehicle documents.
Specifications in official vehicle documents always take precedence.

To help ensure optimum handling and driving safety, Volkswagen recommends always using the
maximum permissible tongue weight. If the tongue weight is too low, the vehicle and trailer will not
handle as well.

Tongue weight increases the load on the rear axle and, in turn, reduces the remaining load your

vehicle can carry

⇒ Determining the correct load limit.

Combined towing weight

Combined towing weight is the weight of the loaded towing vehicle plus the weight of the loaded
trailer.

This vehicle has not been designed to tow a Class II trailer and must never be retrofitted to tow a
Class II trailer. Always make sure that your vehicle has been designed to tow the trailer you want to
use and that it is legal to tow the trailer where you will be driving.

Loading the trailer

The weight distribution in the vehicle and trailer must be balanced. Use the maximum permissible
tongue weight and make sure that the load in the trailer is evenly distributed and that it is not front-
heavy or tail-heavy:

Distribute the load in the trailer so that heavy objects are directly above the axle or as close as

possible to the axle.

Secure loads properly on the trailer.

Tire pressure

Always follow the trailer manufacturer's tire pressure recommendations for the trailer tires.

When towing, inflate the towing vehicle's tires to the maximum permissible pressure listed on the tire

pressure label

⇒ Tire inflation pressure.

WARNING

Exceeding the gross weight ratings for axle, tongue, vehicle, trailer or combined weight can
cause accidents and serious personal injury.

Never exceed the specified values.
Never let the actual weights at the front and rear axles exceed the Gross Axle Weight

Rating. Never let the combined front and rear weights exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating.

WARNING

Trailer loads that are not properly secured can shift when the vehicle is moving or braking
and suddenly change the way the vehicle handles, causing accidents and severe injuries.

Always load the trailer properly.
Always secure the load properly with suitable, undamaged straps that can be tightened so

that the load cannot shift.

Driving with a trailer

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Headlight settings

Towing a trailer can raise the front end of the vehicle enough for the low beams to blind other road
users. If your vehicle does not have headlight range adjustment, have the headlights adjusted by an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Vehicles with Xenon
headlights self-adjust to vehicle load and do not need manual adjustment.

Special towing considerations

If the trailer has an overrun brake, apply the brakes gently at first and then firmly. This helps to

prevent sudden brake shock and helps prevent trailer wheels from locking up.

Due to the combined towing weight including the higher gross vehicle weight, the stopping distance

is longer.

Before driving downhill, especially on hills that are long or steep, shift into a lower gear (manual or

automatic transmission) so that the engine helps to brake the vehicle. Otherwise, the brake system
could overheat and might fail.

The vehicle's center of gravity and, in turn, the vehicle's handling, will change because of the trailer

load and the increased combined towing weight of the vehicle and trailer.

Weight distribution is especially bad if the towing vehicle is empty and the trailer is loaded. If you

absolutely must drive with this combination, drive with extra care and at a reduced speed.

Starting off with a trailer on hills

Depending on how steep the hill is and the combined towing weight, a parked vehicle with trailer can
roll backwards when you first start moving.

When starting off with a trailer on a hill:

Depress and hold the brake pedal.

Shift into Drive (D)

⇒ Shifting.

Unlock the parking brake and gently release it while holding the unlock button. At the same time,

release the brake pedal and gradually depress the accelerator until you can feel the car moving

forward. If applicable, follow the instructions for the Hill Hold feature

⇒ Starting assistance systems.

Do not release the parking brake lever until the engine starts to move the vehicle forward. You can

also depress and hold the brake pedal for added braking and then let up on the brake pedal when you
feel that the vehicle “wants” to move forward.

Drive ahead slowly.

WARNING

Improper trailer towing can cause loss of vehicle control and serious personal injury.

Driving with a trailer and carrying heavy or bulky items changes the way the vehicle

handles and increases the distance it needs to stop safely.

Always watch what is happening up ahead and around you. Brake earlier than you would

if you were not towing a trailer.

Always adapt your speed and driving to the heavier load and the weight distribution in the

vehicle. Take road, weather, traffic, and visibility conditions into account as well.

Reduce your speed even more than you otherwise would when going downhill and under

unfavorable load, weather, or wind conditions.

Drive especially carefully and accelerate gently. Always avoid sudden maneuvers and

hard braking.

  Be especially careful when passing other vehicles.
  Reduce speed immediately if the trailer shows even the slightest sign of swaying.
  Never try to stop the swaying by accelerating.
  Always obey speed limits. In some areas speed limits for vehicles towing trailers are lower

than for vehicles without trailers.

Ball mount

Fig. 102 Dimensions of the ball mount support.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Your vehicle is not equipped with a trailer hitch or preparations for the installation of a trailer hitch. If
you must tow a trailer, you must have the necessary electrical wiring and socket together with a
suitable trailer hitch installed. Because towing a trailer places a great deal of stress on the vehicle, the
attachment of a trailer to the vehicle and the dimensions of the receiver and ball mount are very
important so that the extra forces the vehicle has to withstand can be properly handled.

The receiver used requires both a ball mount and a ball that meet special requirements regarding
geometry and size. This applies to both the height of the ball above the surface where it attaches
⇒

fig. 102

(A)

, and the pin-to-ball distance

(B)

These dimensions are important because they help determine the way that the forces that arise during
towing are applied to the receiver and its attachments to the vehicle. If you buy a ball mount and ball,
make sure that they meet the following specifications.

Ball mount dimensions

The drop height

(A)

from the center of the ball to the center of the hole for the securing pin on the

ball mount must be at least 1 inch (25.4 mm) and at most 2

inches (73 mm).

The pin-to-ball distance

(B)

from the center of the ball to the center of the hole for the securing pin

on the ball mount must be no more than 7 inches (178 mm).

The ball diameter must be no more than 1

inches (32 mm).

A ball mount and ball combination that does not meet these specifications can damage your vehicle

and may even fail in use

⇒

Never install a “weight distributing” or “load equalizing” trailer hitch on your vehicle. The vehicle is not

designed for this kind of trailer hitch

⇒

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.

Have any trailer hitch retrofit or other work on a trailer hitch done by a qualified workshop.

CAUTION

The ball mount sticks out behind the rear bumper and can cause injury to pedestrians and
cyclists.

To reduce the risk of injury in rear-end collisions, and the risk to pedestrians and cyclists

when the vehicle is parked, always remove the ball carrier when you are not towing a trailer.

NOTICE

Never use a ball larger than 1

inches (32 mm) on your vehicle. The vehicle was not

designed to tow heavier trailers with a receiver larger than the specified ball. The increased
loads can damage the attachment points for the trailer hitch.

Never use an adapter to increase the size of the trailer hitch receiver from 1

inches

(32 mm) to 2 inches (50.8 mm) or more to tow a trailer that is heavier than the maximum
permissible trailer weight that your vehicle can tow.

You can use an adapter if required for the proper installation of a bicycle rack or other

similar carrier as long as the maximum weight limits are observed. When using bicycle racks
or similar carriers, make sure that the rear lights are not blocked.

Only use trailer hitches that are approved by the hitch manufacturer for your vehicle and

model.

Retrofitting a trailer hitch

Fig. 103 Dimensions and attachment points for retrofitting a trailer hitch.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Volkswagen recommends having the trailer hitch retrofit performed by a qualified workshop because
cooling system modifications or the installation of heat shields may be necessary. Volkswagen
recommends that you see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility before having a trailer hitch installed on your vehicle.

When retrofitting a trailer hitch, the specified distance dimensions must be strictly adhered to. Under
no circumstances may the distance from the center of the hitch ball to the surface of the road
⇒

fig. 103

(D)

be less than the specified minimum. This minimum height must be present even when

the vehicle is fully loaded and subject to the maximum tongue weight.

Distance dimensions

⇒

fig. 103

(A)

Attachment points

(B)

39.8 inches (1011 mm)

(C)

at least 2.6 inches (65 mm)

(D)

13.8 – 16.5 inches (350 – 420 mm)

(E)

7.6 inches (193 mm)

(F)

19.7 inches (501 mm)

(G)

40.9 inches (1040 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.

Maximum permissible trailer weight

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Engine

Engine ID

code

Trailer with

brakes

Trailer without

brakes

Trailer hitch

tongue weight

200 hp (147 kW) gasoline
engines

all

1500 lbs

(680 kg)

1500 lbs

(680 kg)

200 lbs (91 kg)

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 driver door jamb

⇒ Important

vehicle labels. When a trailer is towed, the weight of the ball mount and the tongue weight of the trailer

are added to the vehicle weight

⇒ Determining the correct load limit.

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

Rating (GAWR). Never let the combined front and rear weights exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR).

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