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. 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. Frequently asked questions
If you suspect that there is a fault in the vehicle or if your vehicle has been
damaged, read and observe the following information before contacting
a Volkswagen dealership or qualified workshop. You may also find useful information
in the index under the headings Things to note or Checklist. ...