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Driving tipsTrailer towing*If you are going to tow a trailer with your vehicle, it must be speciallyequipped for this purpose.When a new vehicle is ordered with a towing bracket, the followingis taken into account:• The towing bracket and the electrical connections for the trailerare installed correctly.• In Germany the vehicle documents are endorsed.When a towing bracket is service installed, the following should benoted:• The towing bracket is a safety part. Only a bracket which hasbeen developed foryour vehicle is to be used and it must be fittedin accordance with our instructions. Details are usually given inthe fitting instructions supplied with the bracket.• A special warning lamp must be fitted within the driver's range ofvision to show that the trailer turn signals are working.The service installation should preferably be carried out by a V.A.GDealer.Please note the following points:• One pin in the 7 pin trailer socket on the vehicle is usually left free(terminal 54 g). This can be used to connect additional electricalcomponents in the trailer to the vehicles electrical system.• If traffic conditions behind the trailer cannot be seen properly withthe normal mirrors, outside mirrors mounted on folding extendablearms should be fitted.• Ensure that the tyres have good treads and that the inflationpressures are correct. If the vehicle is fitted with winter tyres,trailers with brakes should also be equipped with winter tyres.• The fitting of a towing bracket increases the weight slightly so thatthe payload must be reduced correspondingly.I42 * Instructions tor towtng with vehicles which have an automatic gearbox are given in section "Automatic gearbox"www.WestfaliaT3.info - a useful website for owners and enthusiasts of VW Westfalia T25 / T3 / Vanagon Campervans