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 advisable to use a tow-rope made of synthetic fibre or similarly elastic material.
Only attach the tow-rope or tow-bar to the specially provided towing eyes or to the towing bracket.
Vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket must be towed only with a tow-bar that is specially designed for fitting to a ball coupling .
Towing vehicles which have an automatic gearbox
Observe the following points for the towed vehicle:
- Move the selector lever to N.
- Do not drive faster than 50 km/h (30 mph) when towing a vehicle.
- Do not tow further than 50 km.
- If a breakdown truck is used, the vehicle must be towed with the front wheels raised.
When should you not tow-start the vehicle?
The vehicle may not be towed and must be transported on a special transporter or trailer when the following conditions apply:
- If, due to damage, the vehicle gearbox no longer contains any lubricant.
- If the distance to be towed is further than 50 km - applies to vehicles with an automatic gearbox only.
Notes on push-starting
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 ...
Fitting the front towing eye
Fig. 227 Front bumper, right-hand side:
screwing in the towing eye
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The towing eye is screwed into a threaded hole on the ...
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Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Changing a blown fuse
Fig. 214 A fuse which has blown
Fig. 215 Removing or fitting the fuse
using the plastic pliers ①
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Preparations
Switch off the ignition, the lights and all electrical consumers.
Open the appropriate fuse box ...
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 ...
