Driving with a trailer
There are a number of things to consider when towing a trailer, such as the towbar, the trailer and how the load is distributed in the trailer.
Load-carrying capacity is determined by the vehicle's curb weight. The total weight of all passengers and any installed extras, such as a towbar, reduces the vehicle's load-carrying capacity by the corresponding amount.
- Towbars used on the vehicle must be approved for the applicable use.
- Distribute the load on the trailer so that the weight on the towbar complies with the specified maximum tongue weight. The tongue weight is calculated as part of the vehicle's payload.
- Increase the tire pressure to the recommended pressure for a full load.
- The electric motor is subjected to more load than usual when towing a trailer.
- Towing a trailer affects the vehicle's handling, durability and driving economy.
- Do not drive with a heavy trailer when the vehicle is very new. Wait until the mileage has reached at least 1000 km (620 miles).
- Follow applicable regulations regarding permitted speed and weight.
- Drive slowly when towing a trailer up a long and steep incline.
- Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines of more than 12%.
- Avoid overloading and other incorrect use.
- The trailer's brakes must be balanced with the vehicle's brakes to help ensure safe stops (follow applicable local regulations).
- Auto Rear Brake should be deactivated before driving with a trailer.
Important
- Bumper-attached trailer hitches must not be used on Polestars, nor should safety chains be attached to the bumper.
- Trailer hitches attaching to the vehicle rear axle must not be used.
- Never connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to the vehicle brake system, nor a trailer's lighting system directly to the vehicle lighting system. Consult Polestar Customer Support for correct installation.
- When towing a trailer, the trailer's safety chains or wire must be correctly fastened to the attachment points provided in the trailer hitch on the vehicle. The safety chain or wire must never be fastened to or wound around the towing ball.
Note
The optional detachable trailer hitch may not be available in all markets or on all models. Contact Polestar Customer Support.
Trailer weights
Warning
Follow the specified trailer weight recommendations. The vehicle and trailer may otherwise become difficult to control during evasive maneuvers and while braking.
Note
The specified maximum trailer weights are those permitted by Polestar. Trailer weight and speed may be further restricted by national vehicle regulations. The towbars may be certified for a higher towing capacity than what the vehicle is permitted to pull.
Driving in mountainous areas or hot weather
In certain situations, there could be a risk of overheating when towing a trailer. If overheating of the electric motor and drive system is detected, a warning symbol will be displayed in the instrument panel along with a message.
Parking on a hill
Depress the brake pedal.
Activate the parking brake.
Release the brake pedal.
Put chocks behind the wheels when the vehicle is parked on a hill with a trailer attached.
Starting on a hill
Depress the brake pedal.
Put the gear selector in D or R and press the accelerator pedal.
The parking brake will release and the symbol in the instrument panel will go out. You can now drive.