Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual: Opening the tailgate
Fig. 29 In the vehicle key: button for unlocking the tailgate.
Fig. 30 Tailgate release button from the outside
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Before opening the tailgate, always remove any items of luggage that are on the luggage carrier attached to the tailgate .
Unlocking with the vehicle key
Press and hold the
button for approximately two seconds.
Open the tailgate within two minutes otherwise it will lock again automatically.
Opening the tailgate
Raise the tailgate slightly using button (arrow). The tailgate opens automatically.
WARNING
- The tailgate may not always be detected as being unlocked if there is a carrier and items attached to it. The tailgate may open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion if it is unlocked.
At outside temperatures of less than 0 °C (+32 °F), the gas-filled struts cannot always lift the opened tailgate automatically. In this instance, guide the tailgate up by hand.
Warning lamp
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Correction
The tailgate is open o ...
Closing the tailgate
Fig. 31 Open tailgate: handle
recesses for closing the tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Closing the tailgate
Grip one of the handles in ...
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Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Checklist
To ensure your own safety and the safety of your passengers, observe
the following points in the order given :
Find a flat and firm surface suitable for
lifting the vehicle.
Stop the engine, select a gear of the manual
gearbox or move the selector lever of the automatic gearbox ...
Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Notes on towing
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Tow-rope or tow-bar
It is easier and safer to tow a vehicle with a tow-bar. Only use a tow-rope if
you do not have a tow-bar.
A tow-rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the loading on both vehicles.
It is advisab ...