VW Jetta VI SportWagen owners manual page 137

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WARNING Exceeding the gross weight ratings for axle, tongue, vehicle, trailer or combined weight can cause accidents and serious personal injury. x Never exceed the specified values. x 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. x Always load the trailer properly. x Always secure the load properly with suitable, undamaged straps that can be tihtgened 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 x If the trailer has anov errun 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. x Due to the combined towing weight including the higher gross vehicle weight, the stopping distance is longer. x Before driving downhill, especially on hills that ae rlong 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. x The vehicle's center of gravity and, in turn, the vehicle's handling, will change because ofhe t trailer load and the increased combined towing weight of the vehicle and trailer. x 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: x Depress and hold the brake pedal and depress and hold the clutch (manual transmission). x Shift into first gear or DriveD , Shifting. x 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 and, for a manual transmission, let out the clutch until you can feel the car moving forward. If applicable, follow the instructions for the Hill Hold feature , Starting assistance systems.

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