Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Trailer Socket

Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual / Towing Guide / Technical Requirements / Trailer Socket

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

Refer to the applicable wiring diagrams or manufacturer installation instructions when installing the trailer hitch.

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 ...

7-Pin« Trailer Socket

If more electrical consumers need to be connected than the »7-pin« socket allows, a second »7-pin« socket must be installed. Pin assignment must conform to DI ...

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