Driving with a trailer
When driving with a trailer, there are a number of things that are important to remember as regards the towbar, the trailer and how the load is placed in the trailer.
Payload depends on the car's kerb weight. The total of the weight of the passengers and all accessories, e.g. the towbar, reduces the car's load capacity by a corresponding weight.
The car is supplied with the equipment necessary for driving with a trailer.
- The towbar on the car must be of an approved type.
- Place the load in the trailer so that the pressure on the car's towbar is compliant with the specified maximum towball load. The towball load is calculated as part of the car's payload.
- Increase the tyre pressure to the recommended pressure for full load.
- The electric motor is under greater load than normal when driving with a trailer.
- Do not drive with a heavy trailer when the car is completely new. Wait until it has driven at least 1000 km (620 miles).
- Follow the applicable regulations for permitted speeds and weights.
- Maintain a low speed when driving with a trailer up a long, steep slope.
- Avoid driving with a trailer in the case of inclines steeper than 12%.
Trailer weights
Information on Polestar's permitted trailer weights can be found in the printed supplement to the manual.
Warning
Follow the specified trailer weight recommendations. The entire combination may otherwise be difficult to control under braking and during evasive manoeuvres.
Note
The specified maximum permitted trailer weights are those permitted by Polestar. National vehicle regulations may further restrict trailer weight and speed. The towbars can be certified for higher towing weights than the car is allowed to tow.
When driving in hilly terrain and a hot climate
Under certain conditions, there may be a risk of overheating when driving with a trailer. If the electric motor and drive system overheat, a warning symbol is illuminated in the driver display and a message is shown.
Parking on a hill
Depress the brake pedal.
Activating the parking brake.
Release the brake pedal.
Use chocks to chock the wheels when parking a car with a connected trailer on a slope.
Hill starting
Depress the brake pedal.
Select gear position D or R and apply power.
The parking brake releases and the symbol in the driver display extinguishes. The car can now be driven.