Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: 13-Pin« Trailer Socket

Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual / Towing Guide / Technical Requirements / Trailer Socket / 13-Pin« Trailer Socket

The backup lamps, »continuous current« and charging cable can be used on the trailer with the »13-pin« trailer socket. A »13-pin« trailer socket is recommended if a bicycle rack will be installed or a camper will be towed.

Pin assignment must conform to DIN ISO 11446:

1 - Left turn signal

2 - Tail lamps

3 - Ground for circuit 1 through 8

4 - Right turn signal

5 - Right headlamp

6 - Brake lamp

7 - Left headlamp

8 - Back-up lamps

9 - Terminal 30 (permanent positive)

10 - Terminal 15 (battery charging in trailer)

11 - free

12 - free

13 - Terminal 15/30 ground

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