Engine type Gearbox Permissible trailer load,
braked (kg)
a)
Permissible trailer load,
unbraked (kg)
1.0 l/66 kW TSI G-TEC Manual gearbox - -
1.0 l/70 kW TSI Manual gearbox 1150
590/600
b)
1.0 l/81 kW TSI
Manual gearbox 1200 610
DSG
c)
1200 620
1.0 l/85 kW TSI
Manual gearbox 1200 600
DSG
c)
1200 610
1.5 l/110 kW TSI
Manual gearbox 1250 620
DSG
c)
1250 620
1.6 l/81 kW MPI
Manual gearbox 1150 590
Automatic gearbox 1150 600
1.6 l/70 kW TDI CR Manual gearbox 1250 650
1.6 l/85 kW TDI CR
Manual gearbox 1250 650
DSG
c)
1250 660
a)
With gradients up to 12%.
b)
Applies to cars with the EU6AP emission standard.
c)
Automatic dual-clutch transmission.
Towing eye and towing procedure
Towing lug
Removing the front cap
›
Press on the cap and
remove it.
Removing the rear cap
›
Press on the cap and
remove it.
Installing the towing eye
›
Screw in the towing
eye.
›
Insert the wheel
wrench or similar ob-
ject through the tow-
ing eye.
›
Tighten the towing
eye.
After the towing process
›
Unscrew the towing eye.
›
Insert the cover cap.
Towing the vehicle
WARNING
Risk of accident!
▶
The tow rope must not be twisted.
▶
When towing, drive at a speed of max. 50 km/h.
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