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:
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:
Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. After changing a wheel
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
If needed, clean the tools then place them back in the foam rubber holder
in the luggage compartment or behind the side trim on the left-hand side of
the luggage compartment
Stow the spare wheel, temporar ...
Volkswagen Touran Service Manual. Wear Spots
A wear spot is a flat spot on the tread of the tires that
can be caused by extreme braking maneuvers on subsurface such as
asphalt.
At the same time a tire during the braking maneuver is
rubbed at selective points which causes a ti ...