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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.
   

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.
   

Ball Head

Height:
350 to 420 mm, measured from the center of the ball to the road surface, with the total weight within the permitted range
Distance:
At least 65 mm, measured from the center of the ball to the bumper
 
Foreword
Foreword (Edition 10.2014) The content of this guide has been divided into two section. The first section con ...

Trailer Socket
Connect the trailer socket to the vehicle electrical system of the vehicle pulling the trailer according to the manufacturer instructions. Refe ...

Other materials:

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.   ...

Overview of the front passenger side
Fig. 9 Overview of the front passenger side (left-hand drive vehicles). The controls are mirrored in right-hand drive vehicles Key for : Vent   , Location of front passenger front airbag in the dash panel Key-operated switch in the stowage compartment for switch ...

Rear towing eye
Fig. 194 In the rear bumper on the right-hand side: removal of the covers for the towing eye Fig. 195 In the rear bumper: removal of the covers for the towing eye First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings There is a fixed towing eye located underneath the rea ...

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