Volkswagen Station Vagon 1973 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 42)

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Towing and trailer hauling

Manual Transmission

When towing your Volkswagen with

Automatic Transmission, please also

observe the following in addition to the

items listed under Manual Transmission.

Trailer hauling

Please keep in mind . . .

Automatic Transmission

It is not possible to tow a trailer with your

Volkswagen with Automatic Transmission.

When you tow your VW with the engine

not running, the brake booster does not

assist the braking force. To get the full

braking effect, the driver must apply more

force to the brake pedal.

When towing your Volkswagen with

Manual Transmission, place the gearshift

lever in Neutral. Turn the ignition on to be

able to operate parking light, turn signals

and stop lights. Be sure to release the

parking brake.

We provided your Volkswagen with tow-

ing eyes at the front and rear. They are

for emergency towing over short

distances only.

The towing speed should not exceed

30 mph, and the towing distance should

not be longer than 30 miles. This is very

important because the transmission will

not be adequately lubricated do to the

lack of oil pressure normally provided

when the engine is running. These limita-

tions do not apply if the car is lifted at

the rear or if the drive shafts are

disconnec-ted.

When towing a trailer with your Volks-

wagen with Manual Transmission always

shift to a lower gear when driving up or

down steep hills with this extra load.

The total weight of a trailer (without

brakes) should not exceed 1100 lbs.

The trailer tongue load should be 55 to

110 lbs. Distribute load in the trailer

evenly.

And remember: the additional trailer

weight affects the braking of your car

so that a longer distance is needed to

bring the car and trailer to a stop. Test

the brakes before starting out on a trip

with a trailer.

The towing eyes on your Volkswagen are

not designed for towing by commercial

tow trucks. Also, never have your VW

towed by the bumper.

The driver of the towed car must always

keep the tow rope taut.

The driver of the towing car must be very

careful when driving off and shifting to

avoid sudden and abrupt jerks.

Always observe state laws and munici-

pal ordinances governing towing.

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