Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual: Checklist

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The following actions must always be carried out in the given order in preparation for filling a wheel :

In the event of a flat tyre, park your vehicle on a flat and solid surface at a safe distance from the flow of traffic.
Apply the handbrake Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking .
Automatic gearbox: move the selector lever to position P Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .
Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition Starting and stopping the engine Engine and ignition Ignition see Engine and ignition_0 .
Manual gearbox: select a gear Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .
Make sure all vehicle occupants exit the vehicle and move to safety, for instance behind the safety barrier.
Switch on the hazard warning lights and position the warning triangle In an emergency Emergency . Observe any legal requirements.
Check whether the puncture can be repaired with the breakdown set Breakdown set Do not use_2 The tyre sealant must not be used:.
When towing a trailer: unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park it properly.
When the luggage compartment is loaded: remove items of luggage.
Take the breakdown set out of the luggage compartment.
Take the sticker ② from the breakdown set and stick it on the dash panel within the driver's field of vision.
Do not remove foreign objects (e.g. screws or nails) from the tyre.

WARNING

Ignoring any of the points on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and severe injuries.

Follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.

Preparations

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings ...

Sealing and inflating tyres

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Sealing a tyre Unscrew the cap from the tyre valve. Use the valve insert extractor to screw the valve insert o ...

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