Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual: Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Notes on push-starting
→ Notes on towing
→ Fitting the front towing eye
→ Fitting the rear towing eye
→ Driving notes on towing
Observe any legal requirements when tow-starting.
For technical reasons, vehicles with a discharged battery must not be
tow-started.
Additional information and warnings:
- Starting and stopping the engine
- Engine management system and exhaust purification system

WARNING
Never tow-start a vehicle which has no power supply.
- Never remove the key from the ignition. Otherwise the steering lock could
engage suddenly. You will no longer be able to steer the vehicle. This could
lead to a loss of vehicle control, accidents and serious injuries.

WARNING
If a vehicle is being towed, the vehicle handling and braking effect will change
significantly Please note the following points in order to reduce the risk of an
accident or serious injuries:
- Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle:
- You will need to depress the brake pedal more vigorously than normal
as the brake servo is not working. Always be careful not to drive into the
vehicle that is pulling your vehicle.
- You will need to turn the steering wheel more vigorously as the power-assisted
steering function is not working.
- Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
- Accelerate carefully and gently.
- Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.
- Brake earlier than normal by pressing lightly on the brake pedal.

NOTICE
- Remove and install the cover and the towing eye carefully so as to avoid
damage to the vehicle, e.g. the paintwork.
- Fuel could enter the catalytic converter and damage it while the vehicle
is being tow-started or towed.
- If the gearbox no longer contains any lubricant due to a defect, the vehicle
must be towed with the driven wheels raised.
If the vehicle is to be towed more than 50 km, the towing must be carried out
by a qualified person.
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings As a basic principle, the vehicle should not
be tow-started. Use jump leads to start the engine instead .
For techni ...
Other materials:
Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Hitching and connecting the trailer
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Emergency breakaway cable
Always fasten the trailer's emergency breakaway cable properly
to the towing vehicle. Leave enough slack in the emergency breakaway cable so that
the vehicle can still drive around corners ...
Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Contents of the breakdown set
Fig. 211 The breakdown set
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The breakdown set is located underneath the floor
covering in the luggage compartment. It includes the following components :
Valve insert extractor
Sticker with the maximum permitted ...
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